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Stakeholders say local control key to saving Cowichan chinook run Going with the ﬂow: Stakeholders release report that identiﬁes Cowichan River’s high-risk areas Peter W. Rusland

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Lara Tataryn and Hebecca Montoril of Cowichan Green Community set the tone for Earth Day by helping plant a ceremonial sumac tree during the celebration of Kin Park Youth Urban Farm Grand Opening on April 6. Earth Day events are planned for Duncan on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Charles Hoey Park, and between noon and 5 p.m. on April 21 in Chemainus, including a garbage pickup at Kin Beach and an invasive ivy cleanup at Askew Creek Park.

escue plans for Cowichan River’s threatened chinook salmon, and their habitat, lie in gaining local control from Victoria of the waterway’s ecosystem, local stewards explain. Reasons for requesting that control, and tactics to save the heritage Cowichan’s habitat, are expected to surface at today’s salmon session — stocked with government experts, plus valley stewards and leaders — at Duncan’s Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn. “It’s ‘If you can’t get there from here, how do we make a map to get there?’” local Paul Rickard of the B.C. Wildlife Federation said of today’s invitationonly habitat huddle. One Cowichan stakeholder Parker Jefferson noted legislative control is key. “The whole decision approach in our watershed should be made locally,” he said. Fishheads of all stripes will discuss findings of a landmark, detailed report netted during a March 4 to 5 Cowichan Chinook Workshop, a gathering of 25 Cowichan fish experts mulling everything affecting the river, and stunting its chinook production. Those local, provincial and federal experts — perhaps the biggest-ever local gathering of its type — detailed the risks in chinook adult migration, spawning and egg-to-smolt processes. “What goes for chinook befits all fish in the Cowichan River,” said Rickard. He cited a “cascading effect” of factors that saw 500 naturally spawning Cowichan chinook rise to 3,000 during the past seven years. “It’s plateaued there; why have they hit a roadblock?” he asked.

Experts concluded the lower river and estuary are most at risk — and the biggest bottleneck to chinook production. For adults, the greatest danger is the migration barrier from low water in the early fall — evidenced by last September’s drought crisis — plus gravel buildup causing high risks of seal gobbling, and stress-induced loss of spawning capacity. Juvenile chinooks’ greatest threat, the report says, is loss of off-channel habitat and main-channel areas for rearing, plus limited quality estuary habitat. Today’s meeting happens while Bryan Symonds, of B.C.’s forests and lands ministry, decides if local stewards, Natives, and leaders should gain control of Cowichan River’s flows to store water in case of drought. To Rickard and Jefferson, the answer’s a no-brainer. more on page 7

Areas at risk The Cowichan Chinook Workshop report cites ‘very high’ risk for Cowichan’s fall run of chinook in the following categories: • Safe habitat in the estuary and lower river for spawning adult salmon • Keeping stable channels open and ensuring natural levels of sediment • Adequate ﬂows for upstream migration, safe passage with adequate refuge habitat, and unrestricted migration to mainstream and off-channel habitat • Unrestricted migration and passage in the mainstream and off-channel habitat for smolts • Egg incubation rearing habitat with good instream complexity • Suspended sediment levels • High-quality rearing habitat and complexity

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Police are seeking two suspects following the March 27 theft of a laptop computer from the Staples store in Duncan. A man and woman entered the store and went to the computer display where a security device was disabled on an Apple MacBook laptop. The woman distracted a sales person away from the area while the man allegedly took the

laptop. The man and woman are both described as being in their 30s and well-dressed. The theft was captured on store surveillance and police hope the public will recognize the suspects from the still images. Police are also looking for a woman in connection to a March 9 theft from Beverly Corners’

Thrifty Foods. An unknown woman entered the store, and ﬁlled her shopping cart with groceries, then exited without paying. Images of the suspects in both cases can be seen at cowichannewsleader.com. Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder helps Cowichan Valley provincial NDP candidate Bill Routley kick off his election campaign (at left), while Morag Gilchrist does the same with Cowichan Valley B.C. Liberal candidate Steve Housser.

Handicapping the race: Routley a consensus favourite Cowichan Valley: Incumbent enters race as consensus frontrunner Peter W. Rusland

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s four candidates hit the hustings in Cowichan Valley, observers generally agree on one thing. Liberal hopeful Steve Housser has an uphill battle in his bid to unseat incumbent NDP MLA Bill Routley on May 14. Allen Warnke, a VIU political studies

professor, indicated several prickly issues B.C.’s ruling Liberals need to address, including Cowichan River flow, dirty-soil dumping, the local economy, the unpopular HST, and the firing of Cowichan school board. Some have also questioned Housser’s profile, but Warnke ultimately puts the most stock in polls showing the NDP leading under leader Adrian Dix. “People vote in terms of party, not candidates — the Liberals are still swimming against the tide, and I think that’s happening with Housser,” he said. “No matter what profile you have, it’s tough. The way I read it now, Routley has the inside track.” Brian Kerr, Malahat-Juan de Fuca’s

A chance to meet the candidates Cowichan riding’s all-candidates’ meetings booked to date are as follows: • April 29: Volunteer Cowichan breakfast debate, Oceanfront Hotel, 8 to 10:30 a.m. • May 1: Cowichan Theatre, 7 p.m. • May 2: Cobble Hill Hall, hosted by South Cowichan Chamber of commerce, 7 to 9 p.m. • May 6: Arbutus Ridge, 1:30 p.m. • May 7: Lake Cowichan, Chamber of Commerce ofﬁce, 824-125C South Shore Rd, 7 p.m. • May 9: Shawnigan Lake School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Cowichan’s two B.C. Conservative Party candidates stage a Community Rant & Rave April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition’s Mellor Hall. Damir Wallener (Cowichan Valley, top right) and John Sherry (Nanaimo-North Cowichan) bill the event as a non-partisan way for voters to express how they’re passionate about the election. Speakers are limited to two minutes. Comments are conﬁned to provincial issues. Prizes are for the best negative, and best positive rant. Candidates will respond to speakers’ concerns. And federal Green party leader Elizabeth May visits Duncan April 27, between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. to back B.C. Green candidate Kerry Davis (bottom right). A Duncan Farmer’s Market walkabout ushers a 12:30 p.m. fundraiser lunch with May at 20-seat The Old Firehouse Wine Bar. Tickets are $100 at 778-232-4036. At 2 p.m., May hosts a talk and tea at the St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, Duncan. Suggested donation $10.

former Liberal MLA (2001-2005), didn’t dispute the above factors. However, he is convinced Housser has a chance because his heart’s in the right place and he is committed to the community. “Steve got into this (race) because he wants to give back; that’s admirable,” he said. “The NDP are definitely the frontrunners, but that can be overcome — underdogs can come from behind.” So far, B.C. Conservative Damir Wallener (Green Kerry Davis is the fourth person to declare) is the only candidate promising to pull South Island Aggregates’ draft provincial permit to dump tons of toxic soil near Shawingan Lake, if it is granted. But Kerr noted Housser scored by immediately jumping into the fight against the plan, leading a meeting to rally support. “Steve’s showing he’s acting in the best interests of the community, and we have an MLA (Routley) who wasn’t in the forefront.” And while Victoria hasn’t allowed local flow control of the Cowichan River — to prevent a salmon run collapse fought by Routley — Kerr cited B.C.’s Living Rivers drive “related to the Cowichan.” “The province should listen to the community unless there’s a compelling reason not to, so the province can’t hold the community to ransom.” Still, it is Kerr’s party that has yet to take action on either soil or salmon, and Warnke said Liberal indecision has “gotten lots of attention in the news.” “Watch the Green vote that’ll cut into Liberal support, because of environmental concerns.” Meanwhile, on the Liberals’ failed HST, Warnke explained the blended tax could

signify Liberal losses. “We’ll see how much that hits during the campaign trail.” Kerr agreed the HST hurt his party, likely leaving Housser facing voter wrath. “The Liberals told Brian Kerr: the unions the HST Housser can win wasn’t on their radar screen, then did an abysmal job of rolling it out.” Warnke believed ex-timber union boss Routley’s second-term bid will follow the NDP line, but that will not hurt his chances since Dix has addressed forestry as a main-ticket item. “That plays a bit better in the Cowichan Valley. Dix has a direction where Cowichan has to go, so the NDP have scored a point there.” Still, Housser’s ready to stoke Cowichan’s economic stimuli through party collaboration locally, and in the house. “If Steve’s the MLA,” said Kerr, “he should work out what the community wants and push hard to get that to happen. Money goes where it’s safer and attracts the highest return.” He said Liberal fiscal responsibility will play in Housser’s favour, giving the Liberals eight out of 10 on money management. Warnke was dubious. He said the government raised high hopes of growth but expectations haven’t been met. “People have written the Liberals off. Any new promises from Premier Christy Clark won’t necessarily resonate with the public who’ll say ‘We’ve heard this story before.’”

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alley residents who rely on ferry services are pleased about an extension to the contract between BC Ferries and the provincial government. The Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut (Route 20) Ferry Advisory Committee met with senior executives of BC Ferries April 12 at the Chemainus Best Western Inn. At that meeting, BC Ferries’ vicepresident of customer services, Corrine Storey, announced an extension to the June 30 deadline for service cuts to be finalized with the Ministry of Transportation to achieve $26 million in savings until March 31, 2014. “This means that there will not likely be any change to service levels until then,’’ noted Keith Rush, the ferry advisory committee chair for the route. “Additionally, the government is going to chip in an additional $7 million over that period which now reduces the $26 million target to $19 million.’’ Several members of the public and crew from the MV Kuper also attended the meeting. Rush added considerable time at the meeting was spent discussing

new loading and unloading procedures to make Route 20 consistent with other routes. Passengers feeling pressured to move too quickly for their liking can walk off as the other foot passengers are walking onto the ferry, Rush pointed out. “Ferry personnel have taken the comments from local residents very seriously and are looking at ways to streamline the process and it will be a consideration when they perform their dock upgrades scheduled for 2018. We recommended that for future situations of this nature that BC Ferries work with the local FAC to assist with communication to local residents.’’

The MV Kuper vessel is due for a refit in the fall of 2014. The Klitsa or the Kaloke will be the replacement vessel for the three weeks the Kuper is out of service. Rush also issued a reminder about the new B.C. Services card. Seniors will have to present the card each time at the ticket booth for free Monday through Thursday travel to verify age, expiry date and confirm the photo on the card matches the customer. “Because this is a B.C. government sponsored program, BC Ferries has to be able to verify proper use in order to be reimbursed by the government for the discounts provided,’’ Rush explained.

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Time is overdue to ban divisive party system

Elections: Current system breeds discontent

at Hrushowy makes a good point below when he says elections always turn into popularity contests between the “good guys” and the “bad guys” when there really are no good guys and bad guys. Such a situation is inevitable when the point is to convince the voter that you are better than the other guy. And it must be hard to avoid an adversial mindset when the runner-up is going to be labelled “The Official Opposition” and asked to spend the next four years going on about what a terrible job the winner is doing. We can’t be alone in thinking what a horrible waste it all is. We need coAnd we blame the party system. operators in We want a government that sets balanced policy in response to the needs charge, not and desires of British Columbians as adversaries a whole. The party system encourages a government that is either a slave to the desires of big business, or pawn in advancing the agenda of the unions. We want MLAs who are fair-minded, broad thinkers, able to see the big picture. The party system gives us choices selected by small groups of dedicated idealogues and backed by coalitions of special interests. We want a legislature full of respectful people dedicated to working together for betterment of the province. The party system gives us a room full of mocking voices built for sabotage and ready to pounce and devour at the slightest misstep. Political scientists could quickly supply a tonne of reasons why any attempt to ban political parties won’t work. We say it’s already not working. The rising amount of disaffected voters is all the proof we need. We need to elect independent people to work on behalf of their province and community, not special interests and ideologies. Ban political parties and let the co-operation begin.

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Seeing both sides of: increased public security The case against

The case for

Face facts: the world we live in is not a very pretty place. There are evil people out there who get their kicks out of creating terror in others. And the best way to deal with them is to give them a little fear of their own. Sure, sometimes heavy-handed security can suck the fun out of things. But not nearly as much as a bomb attack would.

Bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon have brought the question of public security to the forefront.

Try to give your vote the context it deserves Patrick Hrushowy

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“An election is not the time to discuss important issues.”

hat quote, or something much like it, was attributed to former prime minister Kim Campbell during the 1993 federal election when she led the Tories to an inglorious defeat. That notion has been a truism “Unfortunately, this in politics for a long time and is drills the campaign truer today with the down to little more 140-character limit in the Twittersphere. than a popularity Seriously, how contest.” much depth can the media give us with the pressure of

Hrushowy

hourly radio news deadlines? You know, those ones that force the search for juicy sound bites and staged photo-ops timed to catch the deadlines for television news and now the ever-present pressure to Tweet on a moment-by-moment basis. All of this dumbs down the 28-day election campaign we began this week and leads to simplifying the message to create “wedge issues” that set “us” against “them.” Unfortunately, this drills the campaign down to little more than participating in a popularity contest between the good guys versus the bad guys, where, in truth, there are no good guys or bad guys. If you know anything about how life works, and how people find their ways through life, you understand that everything is about context. We attempt to understand matters in our world through the lens of the context of what we think is important and we make decisions guided by that understanding.

It is, of course, prudent to take care to have the proper precautions in place while hosting public events. But we are afraid the pendulum will swing too far in the wake of what happened in Boston. In these situations there is law of diminishing returns. We can’t let fear take the upper hand and create walls that essentially remove the freedom of those people we are trying to protect.

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Under today’s news media circumstances we get very little that helps us understand what any of the political parties are offering relative to the context of what is going on in the world around us. We are not isolated from the rest of the world; what goes on here is strongly influenced by events. Circumstances as far-ranging as junior president-for-life in North Korea threatening atomic death and destruction, through to some kind of extraordinarily sick person or persons setting off deadly explosives at the finishing line of the Boston Marathon are all part of our experience. We are conducting a provincial election in the midst of some of the most unsettled financial and economic circumstances the world has faced in almost a century. That should be the context for judging the platforms of political parties. Does the voter really care that the oc-

casional nut bar gets through a political party’s vetting process and is forced to step down? Of course that is news but the boys and girls on the campaign tour buses claimed that ruined one whole day for the NDP. Most of you reading this will know where my sympathies lie. But, hey, I know you will vote as you will for your own reasons, based on your own priorities and your own context. I only ask that you take into account the big picture and as it applies to that context, and not be tempted and swayed by the quick and easy soundbite. Patrick Hrushowy is the president of the Cowichan Valley constituency association of the B.C. Liberal Party. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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What one question do you want answered during B.C.’s election debates? “If they’ll push for legalization of marijuana. Prohibition of marijuana is connected to poverty, disproportionate rates and incarceration of poor people, First Nations and others.”

“Will you reject the Enbridge pipeline?”

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

You can’t engineer a perfect safety net for Shawnigan

Insatiable greed for our tax dollar needs to stop

Dear editor It never ceases to boggle my mind! The actions of elected officials show they have some preset notion they have access to a bottomless money pit. It is evident some members of North Cowichan council have absolutely no concern for taxpayers who have a limited income. It bugs the hell out of me when I read comments in articles where a councillor has totally ignored comments from taxpaying residents who are concerned about tax increases. If North Cowichan council wants to obtain funding for a so-called eco-tax, it should make application to the provincial government for a share of the provincial carbon tax. Why should North Cowichan taxpayers have to pay an eco-tax when the high degree of pollutants from vehicles are caused by through-traffic on the highway system? To raise taxes in order to prepare for unknown projects is not realistic. There is an established reserve fund that already allows for future projects. I laud the decision to vote against the tax by John Koury, Al Siebring and Jan Woike. The mayor and other councillors are totally out to lunch! Our taxes increased $600 last year. With the 3.47% increase this year, we are facing another $200 being added to our property taxes. You don’t have to think too hard about who will not be getting my vote at election time. Jim Quaife

In my opinion: Soil dump exposes our watershed to too much risk

t started innocently enough. And it has nothing to do with NIMBYism ! The notion one can put 100,000 tonnes of contaminated soil at the top of a mountain by a stream that, within a couple of kilometres, drains into a lake that is a major source of drinking water in an area known far and wide for torrential rains in the winter, and expect nothing will drain into the lake or aquifer is sheer lunacy. The world is full of stories ranging from the Don Bodger Members of Team Beer start their trek around the track during the MS Walk Sunday at the Cowichan Sportsplex. “unsinkable” Titanic to the “well-monitored and safe” meat plant in Alberta. About 220 people took part in the event, which raised $123,000. Then there’s the water in Walkerton Ont., I have been a resident here since 1960. We such nonsense. Taxpayers certainly are not. the Love Canal in New York, the I-35 bridge have witnessed the horrific destruction of Wonder what the owners of Chevron and in Minneapolis, the Bhopal gas tragedy, the our green spaces and it is time to say “no other stations would do if they caught these Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of more.” Please do the right thing: protect our charlatans putting stickers on their pumps? I Mexico, the Fukushima meltdown, the Cherfrail environment. think I’d know what to do. nobyl meltdown in the Ukraine and on, and Maureen Gallagher John Bovard on, and on. North Cowichan comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com The point is these were all highly engineered projects, passing all sorts of tests, by all sorts North Cowichan of qualified people. Alex Aitken School’s presence on hit Each time, those same qualified people said, Stewards need to understand Frail marsh needs protection “that shouldn’t have happened. We used the list is a mystery Dear editor best technology.” Dear editor growth has its limits On reading the various articles regardAnd now, not only do highly qualified engiI still don’t understand why Alex Aitken Dear editor ing the new police station being built at neers want to tempt fate again, they want to Elementary School is on the school closure With all the talk of increased and exSomenos Marsh, I am writing to mayor and hit list. It is a school at full capacity and is place a contaminated soil dump in as high and panded energy and industrial resource use council as a concerned citizen, taxpayer and not the source of the budget shortfall. Let’s wet a place as possible, four kilometres from projects, it might be time to remind people conservationist. the epicentre of a recent earthquake, when all get to the root of the problem rather than of what I stated in a presentation back in I am reading Somenos: the Grandfathers agree that we are overdue for a major earthclose an excellent school that is serving the 2008. As much as we and politicians might Spoke to Me, full of poetry and spellbindquake in this area. taxpayers so well. not want to accept it: ing photographs. Shakespeare’s quote “One What makes the situation even worse is that Kate Schneider “People, in their headlong rush to economtouch of nature makes the whole world kin” comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com ic development and the push for the develop- this project is proposed to be “self-monitored.” applies here. This is our marsh. Generations No project of any kind that involves public ment of our non-renewable resources to have known the importance of wet lands, should be self-monitored. comfort their lifestyles, must come to terms North Cowichan wise to avoid gas with the reality of resource limitations and health marshes, fens over the ages. This is a living, If this is approved it should come with a breathing, health-giving space for the folks the carrying capacity of the eco-systems that huge, publicly administered trust fund to deal pump labelling of our valley. Do you dare to destroy it? If with any problems. we are part of. We must also realize and acDear editor you build anything, it will be destroyed. It is true we, the people of Shawnigan, do not cept that we are stewards of this Earth and The eco-warning labels on gas pumps want this in our backyard. must take into account the needs of those are being promoted by an alarmist group But, more than that, we want a moratorigenerations that will follow us.” (Our Horizon) that predicts, based on junk um on contaminated soil movement around There are limits to growth. If we ignore science, that Earth as we know it will be the province until the government, and dare them then nature will surely remind us. doomed in 16 years. And while its posture I say it, engineers, come up with a safer Ed Mankelow, Chemainus is laughable, one needs to ask what finan“Do you think the North Korean situation will result in way to deal with and dispose of dangerous Past President BC Wildlife Federation. cial rewards are in it for the owners of Our war?” materials. Horizon. Their stated target group is ecoYou answered: (57 votes) No community should be called upon to conscious municipal councils. Low-hanging More letters online fight government and big business for the right fruit you say? 59 per cent NO to clean water and air. And that is what is Have a look: http://ourhorizon.org/ Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the happening all over the province because of bad explore-the-issues/16-years-left/. with the community immediately through the comments web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com or inadequate systems to deal with this type of Hopefully North Cowichan council is not function at cowichannewsleader.com problem. gullible enough to seriously be considering Again, this is not just hysterical NIMBYism. Qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, and well-builders have all said this is a bad plan. The only people who think it is a good plan Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. are those who stand to make money from it. response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: The province needs to create updated legislanot the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com tion to deal with the needs of all of BC.

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Al Brunet is a Shawnigan Lake resident concerned about the draft permit for a contaminated soil dump in a quarry south of the lake.

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1937: roads A passable, 2 1/2-mile road almost to Skutz Falls was a reality thanks to the work of the 74 men in Forest Project 18 at the old Charter logging camp on Cowichan Lake Road.

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1937: pavement

City council authorized the replacement of log cribbing above the Hospital Hill sidewalk with a cement wall. As well, the turn at the bottom of the hill would be banked more steeply.

Property owners on Craig Street between Station and Kenneth were given a month to protest concrete paving of the road under a local government plan coordinated by H. R. Punnett, engineer, and E. S. Fox, clerk.

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King’s coronation leads to Duncan’s Coronation Dateline 1937: King George starts celebration Ann Andersen

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t’s a sure bet few of us remember when Coronation Avenue was Relingferg Road. In April 1937, Duncan city council took steps to change the name and plant commemorative trees alongside in honour of the upcoming coronation of George V. And plans for Coronation Day geared up a notch as decisions were made by the Cowichan Coronation Committee. The CCC announced that the Kinsmen Club would be responsible for the ball; and that the pageant under the direction of Miss Mollie Bigwood, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. O. Phillipowsky would consider only entries that were of a historical character illustrating British sovereigns or incidents. Morning and afternoon ceremonies would be held at Evans’ (James Street) Field where there’d be additional seating. At the Agricultural Grounds (old Mound) parking space, luncheon accommodation and hot water would be provided. Toilet facilities would be provided at both locations. Chemainus, it appeared, would not participate in a district celebration. However, with logging contests arranged by Bill Auchinachie, fireworks and children’s events, many Chemainus residents were expected.

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His Royal Highness, Edward, Prince of Wales on board the train before leaving Duncan, accompanied by C.H. Dickie, M.P., in September 1919. —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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Every Thread is Connected to the Whole “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” – Chief Seattle

By Amanda Reimer tepping back in time, the year is 1969 and a fellow named John McConnell is determined to create a day of awareness for the Earth and our interconnectedness to all living things. One year later, the world celebrates its first Earth Day as a day of awareness and reverence to protect the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the land in which all things live and grow and thrive. Forty-three years later, downtown Duncan celebrates this annual, world-wide Earth Day event at Charles Hoey Park (beside the Train Station) from 11am-3pm on April 20th, 2013. Hosted by an environmental non-profit called the Cowichan Green Community, this year’s Earth Day

celebration will showcase a variety of local environmental groups, live musicians, and plenty of family fun that will weave your day into an experience that honors the planet through positive community action. Although Earth Day is a single day to honor the planet, there are plenty of businesses, restaurants and environmental groups that are nestled throughout the downtown core of Duncan that help our planet 365 days a year. In order to heal the planet, we must first start with ourselves in the way we nourish our bodies, and Mercia’s Vitamins and Natural Remedies offers a wide-variety of options to improve the well-being of your overall health. At Duncan’s Saturday Market you can meet local farmers, find fresh, local food and preserves, or even peruse the work of amazing artisans and artists with incredibly creative talents that required only human ingenuity. If you haven’t tried the ‘Green Goddess’ smoothie from the Duncan Garage Café, you simply must, but don’t forget about breakfast, lunch and dessert! This café

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New Faces, New Places New in the Silverfern Walk-In Clinic is the Silverfern Integrative Community Health Clinic which houses a Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist/Herbalist, Massage Therapist, Holistic Counseling and Sleep Care professionals. Dr. Daisey Kent is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor through the College of Naturopathic. Dr. Kent uses an integrated holistic approach, involving a comprehensive clinical intake, including a focused physical exam and required lab investigations. She then can develop an appropriate treatment plan that may include any or all of the following modalities; traditional chinese medicine (including acupuncture), hydrotherapy, nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy. With her passion for care and health, Dr. Daisey Kent will empower you in your healing journey 160 Jubilee Street (250) 510-1910 www.daiseykentnd.com Tobi Panter of Hummingbird Healing practices vitalist-based natural health care in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Some of the tools she uses include: acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional & herbal counsel, mindful bodycentered therapy, and energy work. She will work with you to make genuine shifts in your health and in your quality of life. 160 Jubilee Street (250) 709-8583 www.BChummingbirdhealing.com MedSleep, Nanaimo’s Sleep Clinic has opened a new location in downtown Duncan, also found in the Silverfern Integration Community Health Clinic. MedSleep is committed to providing the highest quality sleep medicine services for their patients and corporate clients. Their services include: clinical consultation, diagnostic sleep testing, insomnia therapy, and much more. 160 Jubilee Street (250) 758-0060 www.medsleep.com Pacific Sleep Care is a group of highly trained sleep professionals whose goal is to aid those who suffer from sleep apnea and loud snoring to get a good night’s sleep. We do this in a professional, warm, friendly environment. Services include: sleep disordered breathing evaluation, sleep testing, professional consultation, positive airway pressure machines, mandibular advancement devices, positional retraining, and ongoing support 160 Jubilee Street (250) 334-0789 www.pacificsleep.ca

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irates, pouting kids, and a pas de deux grace Friday’s Ballet Victoria production of The Secret Garden. Choreographer and dancer Paul Destrooper was stoked about his show offering three routines in act one, then BV’s reprise of bittersweet Secret Garden in act two. “I’m in part of the show, but for Secret Garden I’ll be backstage,” he said during rehearsals Wednesday. Destrooper planted his updated Garden with some harder steps for veteran Andrea Bayne as curious girl Mary, Risa Kobayashi as a comforting robin, and Matthew Cluff as a lonely, disabled lad left by his father in a mansion. The challenging work, complete with a flower-tossing ghost (Bethany Le Corre), also boasts projections of winter and summer gardens reflecting shifting moods. “The music is beautiful,” Destrooper said of Hayden’s Piano Trio. “From doom and gloom, we slowly bring it to where everyone’s moving on. “The message is the ugliness of the world and tragedy that occurs, but people pull together. You have a choice of becoming a victim, or finding courage and inspiration to keep living and enjoy life and love.” Act one weighs anchor with swashbuckling The Corsaire, part of a timeless ballet based on By-

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Expect the Ballet Victoria cast to be put through its paces tonight at the Cowichan Theatre. ron’s fable of a pirate (Destrooper) falling for a princess (Andrea Bayne) kidnapped by a slave trader and sold in the market. Destrooper noted Corsaire’s famous pas de trois stars Cluff, Bayne, and himself. Then Nocti Lux (The Night Light) illuminates a beautiful pas de deux, choreographed by Royal Winnipeg Ballets’ Bruce Monk, featuring Bayne and Cluff moving to Debussy’s music. “Bruce was inspired by the northern lights, how they’re fluid then disappear — absolutely haunting, and very beautiful.” Finally, Joe Laughlin’s White

Waltz is backed by Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz and some music by Chopin. “It’s an homage to Frederick Ashton’s ballet Les Patineurs (The Skaters), showing the magic of the first snowfall,” Destrooper said, noting surprises such as rollerblading dancers. Your ticket What: Ballet Victoria’s The Secret Garden When: April 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $40, $30 seniors, $20 students, $5 eyeGO. Call 250-7487529

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Shawnigan douses bigotry with a delightful dose of Hairspray Review: Skilled cast and vibrant production underscore play’s powerful message

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airspray would be a good play just for its sets, song-and-dance numbers, comedy, and rock ‘n’ roll. But Shawnigan Lake School’s lively version became great with its marvelous messages about love and equality beating hate and bigotry during last Thursday’s Cowichan Theatre premiere. Director Gregg Perry, band leader Shannon Tyrrell, choreographer Samantha Currie, and costumier Norma Bowen led a dazzling cast of many colours in this ‘60s Broadway hit soaked in social symbolism. It all hinged on star-gazing gal Tracy (Grace MillerDay) trying to get on the Corny Collins teen TV show — a loaf of white bread perhaps reminiscent of the old Dick Clark Show. Jae Joon Lee’s turn as silver-suited Corny had all the, well, corny elements for Tracy’s bigotry-busting. But the catalyst for the plump pupil’s brave stand for — and with — her multi-ethnic friends was her openminded parents, Edna and Wilbur (Spencer Dunnison, Houston Stevenson). Dunnison in drag was perfect as principled Edna, opposite Stevenson’s wonderful work as patient Wilbur.

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Velma Von Tussle (portrayed by Tatum McLean) is arrogant and cruel in her role as producer of the Corny Collins Show in Shawnigan Lake School’s Hairspray. We felt racism’s bite as black girl Little Inez (Carly Grabher) wasn’t allowed on the Corny show, despite it staging an annual Negro Day — hosted by singer Motormouth Maybelle (marvellous work by Juliana Winter). But colour-blind Tracy, and gal pal Penny (Ariel Fipke), had morals of equal rights on their side. Ignorant antics from producer Velma Von Tussle (snobbery by Tatum MacLean), flanked by bratdaughter Amber (whining by Pascal Lamothe-Kipne), didn’t stop Tracy from dancing her way on to the show.

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She falls for Corny staffer Link (Kevin McKinnon), while Penny sparks with Maybelle’s cool son, Seaweed (Bongani Msubo). Ultimately, integration was won with Tracy’s crowning as Miss Teen Hairspray, to the chagrin of Velma and Amber — and to the delight of ad-sleaze symbol Mr. Spritzer (Jake Gerrie). But Hairspray’s big brilliance was its symbolic struggles for racial equality against segregationists, embodied by Velma. Think Dr. Martin Luther King versus the hatefully hooded Ku Klux Klan. Hairspray’s moral showed us it takes just a few brave folks such as Tracy, and her friends and family, to stand up for human rights and things can change. Picture young Rosa Parks versus southern U.S. busing laws (thankfully abolished). Perry and company hit a bull’s eye with this awesome, all-ages’ show that subtly drowns bigotry in a talented pool of song, dance and comedy. Large chorus numbers — starring The Dynamites, the Black Chorus, the White Chorus, and the Council members — nicely sprayed the talent around. While SLS’s version boasted kids of various shades, Maybelle and Inez were played by white actresses. It didn’t matter. Their intent of equality shone through. Racism’s rooted in fear, not love. SLS’ Hairspray handed us a large can of laughs — with plenty of hold about the serious stuff of bigotry. Anti-racism musical rating: 10 roots out of 10.

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Ladysmith star Pam Anderson enjoys Hairspray Peter W. Rusland

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weekly compilation of facts, figures, and fascinating Cowichan culture: • I met TV star Pamela Anderson (remember Baywatch?) taking in last Thursday’s premiere of Shawnigan Lake School’s marvellous musical, Hairspray. Anderson spends time in the area semi-regularly at her Ladysmith home and has family members attending the private south-end high school. • I enjoyed Thursday’s opening of photographer Paul Fletcher’s Impressions show at city square’s Old Firehouse Wine Bar. Fletcher’s

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imposing, hueful images show a tight grasp of using the contrasts of buildings and ordinary objects to produce abstract images. Some of the many guests attending included Jeffrey Birkin, Glenn Spicer, Kerry Davis, and Grant Kernan, John Ellis, and Kelly Roxanne Girvan. Impressions runs until May 8. • Bill Levity and Martyn Jones continue drawing island players out of the woodwork for a 2 to 5 p.m. open mike happening Saturdays at Duncan’s Courts Sports Lounge. Check it out (no cover), and bring your instrument(s). Guests have included

Eugene Smith, Steve McKinnon, and many others. • Speaking of Jones, the valley bass ace is leaving on a musical sabbatical to help Toronto pal Chris Morgan with a CD project in the Hogtown area. • Finally, it was sad to hear Rita MacNeil, noted Canadian singing sensation and Cowichan stage favourite, has died of surgical complications. The crooner from Big Pond, Nova Scotia was 68. Peter W. Rusland has been covering Cowichan’s arts and entertainment community for two decades. If you’d like to add to this column, reach him at arts@ cowichannewsleader.com.

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Learn to leave ‘em laughing in Sunday show and comedy workshop

If your goal is making people laugh, or you need a good laugh yourself, Christopher Molineux may have the punch line you need. The comedian and communication coach will be in Duncan Sunday for two sessions. By day he is hosting a full-day comedy workshop. By night he puts what he preaches into practice with a comedy performance. A profession comedian for 26 years, he has

shared the stage with luminaries such as Jim Carrey, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres and Robin Williams among others, and performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. “Aside from wanting to make crowds laugh though, he has also always tried to take comedy apart and try to ﬁgure out just what makes it tick. He began teaching stand-up comedy workshops in 1999 and is currently the head of new talent for

Bringing ﬁne art into focus Fine Arts Show: Valley photographer’s mission is to make sure local art shown in its best light Peter W. Rusland

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hotographer Will Datene turns his eye for creative detail to giving proper lighting and layout to this year’s Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show. More than 100 fresh, multi-media works by Cowichan artists will be exhibited in their best light by Datene, and other volunteers, during the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s 43rd-annual spring show opening Thursday at the Island Savings Centre. Jurors from outside Cowichan will pick 25 show pieces to travel through the valley this summer. Career-professional shooter Datene, who landed in Cowichan two years ago, was dismayed with uneven lighting at last year’s FAS in the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre. He aims to brighten that situation during this years’ exhibit in ISC’s PORTALS gallery, and the Cowichan Suite space. “We’re having some lights installed in the gallery; they’re similar to lights in the Cowichan Theatre lobby,” said Datene, 65. “They’re quite soft with a nice light spread over the canvases.” FAS ‘13 — spanning Will Datene: best light April 25 to 28 — also offers pieces in glass, fabric, clay, wood, metal, stone and other materials. “The space is quite nice,” said Datene, who’s entered one picture of a cowboy. “I thought the space last year (QCC) was a bit too high, so this’ll be quite an intimate place. “My focus is showing the art in the best possible way that includes the best

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YukYuks Vancouver,” event promotional material states. Both show and workshop are scheduled for April 21 at the Duncan Garage Showroom. The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $125. Registration info at duncangarageshowroom.ca. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 250-748-7246 for more.

Good news and bad for St. Mike’s fans Promoters of the St. Michael’s Presents concert series are calling it both good and bad news. “The bad news is that Kiiri Michelsen, the soprano who was scheduled to sing next Sunday accompanied by guitarist Alexander Dunn, has developed a viral infection and is unable to perform,” Maisie Barnett said in an email. “The good news is that we have been able to ﬁnd an extremely exciting, award-winning replacement.” That replacement is Encanta (right). The 12-voice, Victoria-based choir slides into the vacant slot in the Chemainus classical music series Sunday. “Encanta, a vibrant group of 12 singers comprised of the members of Ensemble Laude Women’s Choir, delights in exploring an ecclectic repertoire, seeking out the most exciting and beautiful music in the world and performing it to great acclaim,” Barnett said. Aside from the switch in headliners, all the particulars from Sunday’s show remain the same. The show starts at 2 p.m. on April 21 in the heritiage conﬁnes of St. Michael’s Church in downtown Chemainus. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call 250-748-8383.

Author/artist speaks about the West Coast

Will Datene’s works include Cowboy and Buffalo, with Cowboy on display at next week’s Cowichan Fine Arts show. light, and clean backgrounds — everyone’s eyes will be directed toward the canvas. What speaks to me is originality and creativity.” The German-born lensman is amped about CVAC members’ teamwork toward the big spring display “Everyone’s giving 100% to this show. I want people to see all the talent that’s here.” That was also the aim when he hung several Big Apple shows. “My brother (Ludwig Datene) is the curator of a gallery in New York, so I got some experience that way.” Datene’s direction spanned decades of pro shooting of commercial photography in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria. That led to his stretch in Kamloops where he helped promote the regional district. “Now I’m doing generic images for commercial purposes that can be sold worldwide to people like art directors and book publishers.” The internet helped Canon fan Datene market globally from Duncan. “You can tap into the world market and send photos to an image bank in

larger cities like New York, and Barcelona. They sell my images for me; they get a commission, I get a commission, and everyone’s happy.” But a saturated market sunk photo prices so Datene slid into fine-art images — such as Warm Land landscapes. “I love the light in this area. Cloud formations are really terrific, and Kinsol Trestle is a wonderful place.” Your ticket What: Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show When: April 25 to 28, opening ceremony April 25, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Island Savings Centre Tickets: $5, by donation April 25. Call 250-746-1633.

Family talent drenched in the West Coast experience takes centre stage in downtown Duncan Saturday. Author Yvonne Maximchuk (right) will speak about her new book Drawn to Sea and the B.C. wilderness experiences that inspired it. She will be backed by her daughter Theda Phoenix, a singer/songwriter who just released a CD entitled Legacy. “Yvonne Maximchuk, co-author of Full Moon, Flood Tide, which was shortlisted for a 2003 B.C. Book Prize, will be touring with her new book from April 18 to May 2, 2013,” promoters say in a press release. “Her literary memoir Drawn to Sea: Paintbrush to chainsaw—carving out a life on B.C.’s rugged Raincoast, paints a stunning and lyrical picture of her experiences moving from White Rock to Echo Bay, a remote community where she raised her children, lived off the grid, painted the wild ocean landscapes and had many adventures ﬁshing with Billy Proctor, a B.C. coastal icon and ﬁsherman. The pair will be appearing at Ten Old Books in Duncan on April 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cardenas jazzes up Crofton’s Sunday

Fancy a little jazz in your Sunday? Cuban-born pianist Pablo Cardenas (right) brings his Latin-inspired jazz fusion ensemble trio to the Crofton Hotel Pub this Sunday afternoon. Event promotional material states Cardenas will team with electric bassist Peter Dowse and drummer Kelby MacNayr on a journey through a cornucopia of genres — including gospel, classical, Latin and world music — all fused together by jazz. The trio is in the valley from 2 to 5 p.m. April 21 as part of the Jazz at the Crofton Hotel series. Cover charge is $10. For information, call 250324-2245.

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The colour party of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 marches past en route to the cenotaph for the annual Battle of Vimy Ridge remembrance ceremony on April 9.

The Sugar Beetles at the Shipyard: Alt/country, 8 p.m.

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Saturday Volunteer and Community Resources Fair: in the Duncan Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in honour of National Volunteer Week.

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Bee Talk at Merridale Ciderworks: Local bee expert Gord Hutchings speaks on the importance of bees to our survival at 2 and 4 p.m. This is a free event, but call to reserve your spot ahead of time at 250743-4293. Have an award-winning poet create a poem especially for you: Meet with master poet Wendy Morton and share your life

story. She’ll create a unique and memorable poem for you to take home. Register with the Cowichan Library, 250-7467661. Parents Unite Garage Sale: In the Multi-Purpose Hall at Island Savings Centre, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables available for $20 each via the Ticket Centre located in the main lobby. Admission is free and wheelchair accessible.

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ket: Garage sale, bake sale and local vendors market at Tansor Elementary, 3594 Auchinachie Rd. Tables still available, $15, email tansorpac@gmail.com. Bill Bourne at the Duncan Garage Showroom: 8 p.m. $30 at the door, $25 advance, 330 Duncan St.

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Retrospective Show by Judy Hudson: at the Island Savings Centre Theatre Gallery, 12 to 4 p.m. Show runs to May 15.

Walk for the Watershed-Duncan to Shawnigan Lake: Start at 8 a.m. at Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre and walk to Shawnigan Lake Village. For information, call 250-597-0301. Chemainus Earth Day Cleanup: 1 to 5 p.m. at Kin Park beach. Try Tricycling at the VI Trout Hatchery: Come ride the various tricycles, see how a trike-bar works, check out the tandem trike, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,1080 Wharncliﬀe Rd., Duncan. Free Car Seat Clinic Offered in Maple Bay: from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., hosted by the Maple Bay Volunteer Fire Hall at 1230 Maple Bay Rd.

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PIATKOWSKI, Diane Margo July 26, 1938 â€“ April 14, 2013

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(nee McLean) MARCH 31st 1924 FEBRUARY 10,2013 The family of Ada Bannerman would like to announce her peaceful passing at the age of 88. Ada was born in Powell River BC to Charles & Ada McLean. Ada met her future husband and great love Joseph Donald Bannerman while both serving in RCAF. They were married May 10th 1946 in Calgary, AB. From there Ada and Joe went on to have four children. They resided in Cedar for many years before moving to the Interior and eventually returned to the Island to retire after many years of travelling. Ada will forever be remembered for her sense of humor, love for her family and friends, as well as love of dogs and the ocean. Ada was predeceased by her husband Joe in 2001 and her grandson Danny in 2011. She is survived by her son Don Bannerman (Terry), daughters Janis Finn, Jo-Ann Bannerman (Lorne) and Tracy Bannerman, as well as her seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Our hearts will always miss her but we rejoice that she is free from pain. We are grateful to the wonderful care and attention she received from the staff at the Chemainus Extended Care Health Facility. No service as requested.

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It is with overwhelming sadness & aching hearts that we said goodbye to our Mama, as her struggle with cancer & dementia came to rest. Mom battled these diseases with staggering courage; the ability to remain steadfast quite profound given the advancement of her condition. Predeceased by our Dad, Stanley, in 2010, they shared 51 years together; the past 3 yrs she never stopped looking around every corner for him! Survived by her children Diana, Allen (Michele), Andrew (Kathryn), Teresa, (â€œfavorite son-in-lawâ€? Grant), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren & a community of folks, far & near, that adored her. Mom was born in Victoria, predeceased by parents Howard & Margaret Winterburn & her younger sister, Sylvia. She married in 1959 & relocated to Youbou where she & Dad raised the family & would spend the next 45 years. In 2004, Mom & Dad then settled in Lake Cowichan; the perfect location for them to remain as independent as possible. Mom was genuinely happiest with the simple pleasures in life, never placing emphasis on material things. She lived her life with little expectation, loving unconditionally. She touched many with her quiet perceptiveness, often relying on intuition & presence alone. She loved her connection to the Seniors Centre; playing bingo & listening to the band play on â€œpie dayâ€?, brought her so much pleasure. She graciously welcomed family & friends to her home with open arms sharing infinite hours of â€œtea-timeâ€?, ever so glad to have you eat just a little more, or stay just a little longer. You quickly learned never to arrive full, & you most certainly never left hungry! Our sincere thanks are extended to countless friends who provided love & support to Mom & our family over the years; the dignified care of Drs. Allan, Ingram, Froese & Postowski â€“ thank you for treating our Mom with such TLC. As Mom's heartbreaking journey of dementia proceeded, we came to depend on Home Support & Home & Community Care (Margaret, you are a gem); your dedication to Mom's comfort & dignity so remarkable. The teams at Brookside Medical, Village Pharmacy, Dr. Kerswell, Dr. Pewarchuck & the multi-disciplinary teams at CDH; you all were so amazingly supportive! When the palliative process began, we could never have survived the journey without the genuine kindness & support that again filtered from Home & Community Care & the â€œFamily in the ERâ€?; we are humbled by your degree of excellence & compassion! Tere, Dr. Toth, Dr. Conrad & â€œTeam StephensonTrueâ€?; there are no words to fully embrace the profound way in which you helped our family get through this experience! To our Sweet Luisa! Our â€œGod-Sentâ€? angel who cared for & loved our Mama for the past 2 yrs with such grace, gentleness & an intensity that only comes from the soul of a beautiful person. You gave us more time with our Mom & we will be eternally grateful for that! Irregardless of disparity & challenge, Mom embraced fortitude beyond comprehension & maintained that until her last breath. She taught some remarkable lessons in life, among them the power of a hug; never leave home without one! The void in our lives without our Mom is too large to contemplate at this moment. Each day will be an opportunity for us to allow all the good that has come from her, to shine through in our daily lives. We take solace knowing that Mama is no longer searching around each corner for Dad. God Bless. A Funeral Service will be held in St. Louis De Montford Church, 60 Fern Road, Lake Cowichan, BC on Saturday April 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Father Alfredo Monacelli Celebrant. Followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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SCHLICHTER, Judy Judy Schlichter, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th after fighting valiantly against breast cancer. She radiated love to all those who knew her and will be deeply missed. Survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Sandy Bell; her daughters Shawna, Cory (Ricardo) and Nicole (Jason); and grandchildren Ashley, Alexia, Briana and Connor; as well as an ever expanding family. A celebration of life will be held at Sands Funeral Home, 187 Trunk Road in Duncan on Saturday, April 20th at 1pm and will be officiated by Judy's spiritual guide, Pam Malt. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

JOHNSTON, Kenneth Franklin (Ken) Born March 28, 1941 in Victoria, B.C.. Passed away April 11, 2013 at home. Just celebrated his 72nd Birthday. Survived by wife Marion & children Mark (Joyce), John (Simone), Lisa (Dana) and 6 grandchildren, the highlights of his life - Chayse, Faithe, Taylor, Morgan, Brittany & Shenae and other lil treasures; sisters - Michelle & Sharee (Les) and special brother - James (Nadine); Nieces and nephews - Barb, Michael, Chantelle, Maggie, Erin, James, Colleen, Nieves, Sam, Bridget, Samantha, Sara with Austen. Predeceased by mother, Margaret and stepfather Mel McConnell. Dad, Ken and wife Bertha Johnston; brother David, sisters Ciel & Teri. Grew up mainly in Northern Manitoba following CN Rail locations - Gilliam, The Pas, then Regina, Sask. Joined Army in Calgary, Alta. Proudly a member of the Queenâ€™s Own Rifles that later became the â€œPrincess Patsâ€? (P.P.C.L.I.) Had 3 year tour of duty in Germany and 2 (bmo) Peace Keeping Tours in Cypress. After meeting and marrying student nurse, Marion, remained in Victoria til moving to Mill Bay, BC in 1973, onto a Hobby Farm. Main interest and passion was running his backhoe and excavator under AK&M Excavation. He loved digging holes and filling them in. Spent many good times with Jack and Jane and olâ€™ crew at Black Swan - playing darts, pool, crib, or just hassling the pool players. Curled on the â€œHangover Leagueâ€?. For years, he had weekly Saturday afternoon crib date with special friend. Also had lifelong military friends which were always remembered with pride. Celebration of Life will be held April 29, 2013 at 2 pm, at Christian Reform Church, Duncan, BC (corner of Trunk Rd. & Campbell St) Instead of flowers, consider a donation to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. A special thanks to Dr. Reynolds, Home Care & Palliative Care nurses and Dr. Toth.

TAYLOR, Ernest Charles Died at home April 10, after a brief battle with lung cancer, with wife Gail and stepdaughter Ginna at his side. Born in Hamilton Ontario October 6, 1926, he lived in the Oakville, Bronte area, retiring early from his machine shop business to enjoy his Campbellville acreage. For many years he volunteered with various organizations in the Milton area, and was a Citizen of the Year in 1991. In 1993, he and Gail moved to the Cowichan Valley to begin a new adventure, with hiking, gardening, travel, and volunteering filling their days. Predeceased by his brother Bob and sister Norah Kirkbride, he will be sorely missed by family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Reimer. Donations can be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. DUNCAN, Gordon Thomas April 1933 â€“ April 2013 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, son, father, and brother. Gordon is survived by his parents Jim (98) and Elida Luff (96); his wife Helen, son Danny Duncan (Sherry); granddaughter Cassandra; brother Robert Duncan (Betty); three sisters Mary Hickman, Phyllis Hooker and Jacqueline Boggs (Herb); many great and great-great nieces and nephews; and stepsons George, Steve and Tommy Barkanyi. Gordon was born at Easter in 1933, nicknamed â€œBunnyâ€? and it stuck his whole life. He spent his working career as a â€œBoom Manâ€? starting in his teen years. He was a very kind man who always lent a helping hand to whom ever needed it. After retiring he moved back to Crofton, where he had spent his early years, joined the carpet bowling club and tirelessly helped out at the Seniorâ€™s Center and became the chef at his own house always trying new recipes. He made the best Chow Mein. The family will all miss him terribly as will his many church friends. Services will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Road, Chemainus on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm. No flowers please, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society on Gordonâ€™s behalf. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

WIGHT, Frank Frank passed peacefully at home on March 27th, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Scotland May 25th, 1926, he immigrated to Canada in 1956.Â Frank was a professional forester and had planted over 1 million trees in his career, retiring in 1989.Â Predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years Margaret, three brothers, Matt, Jack, and William.Â Lovingly remembered by sons Jim, Iain, Innes & daughters in law Pam and Sandy; daughter Ailsa; eight grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; favourite nephews Gordon and Hamish Wight; and loving partner for the last eight years, Margaret Esson. Frank was an amazing piper and had taught hundreds of students.Â He was a Highland Games caber tossing champion and lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion.Â Frank was a decorated WWII veteran with the Scottish Black Watch Royal Highlanders.Â He served valiantly in the European theater and post war in Greece.Â Rest in Peace Dad, we will miss you so, daonnan ar laoch.Â In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frank may be made to the Red Cross.Â Services at Mountain View Cemetery in Duncan on April 28th, 2013 @ 10:00 am.Â Celebration of life to follow at H.W. WALLACE CREMATION and BURIAL CENTRE, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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PARKS OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (TEMPORARY FULL TIME, 6 MONTHS) A temporary (six months), full time Parks Operations Technician position is available in our Parks & Trails Division. The Parks Operations Technician performs a wide variety of tasks related to technical research and delivery support to the operation and maintenance of community and regional parks and trails. If you have a diploma specializing in parks operations/ maintenance or a related ¿eld, or the eTuivalent combination of education, training, and experience and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in parks operations and maintenance, preferably in a local government setting, we are looking for you. Visit our website to view this exciting opportunity at: www.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

CITY SQUARE GRILL requires - SOUS CHEF - LINE COOK

Occupational Level 3 First Aid Attendant required for Wednesday night graveyard shift in Ladysmith. This position would be best suited for a physically fit person able to work in a production environment. Please submit your resume with a photocopy of your valid First Aid certificate to: Ladysmith Press, P.O. Box #400 Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A3.

* minimum 3 years experience * Mature/capable of managing

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Email or drop off resume in person to: Citysquare.bc@gmail.com #1-281 Canada Ave., Duncan

HELP WANTED

Market Share Increase Leads to IMMEDIATE Requirement for SALES PROFESSIONALS at Vancouver Island’s Largest RV Dealership Are you currently doing well in Sales but want to grow your prospects and your income? Arbutus RV can offer you the opportunity of selling BC’s Biggest RV Inventory through a 5-Dealership network. We will provide stable year-round work, endless opportunities for growth, income and advancement plus bonuses and benefits. You provide a strong sales background, a positive friendly attitude, a desire to succeed, a willingness to be on a continuous learning program and a genuine desire to help our customers. If you are up to the challenge and see growing your successful career in sales with Arbutus RV, please forward your résumé to nanmanager@arbutusrv.ca. VI SI T

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BARTENDER POSITION Quw’utsun’ Cultural Conference Centre, requires a motivated & energetic bartender to join our staff to serve conferences and weddings. The bartender’s main job is to know standard drink recipes & be able to mix drinks quickly and accurately. In addition to bartending duties, the Bartender will work with Management to implement and maintain liquor controls and liquor inventory procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS: Serving It Right Certificate. Effectively work in a fast pace environment. Must have strong customer & communication skills. Able to work independently and as a team player. Setup and tear down of bar. Work flexible hours, evenings & weekends Please refer to reference #: Bartender 2013. Mail cover letter, resume and 3 References to: Attn: Harvey Dick, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC or via email: resume@ khowutzun.com Deadline: April 22, 2013 at 4pm. We thank all applicants in advance and will only be in contact with those who are short-listed.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Duncan, BC- we are looking for a Full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic. Duties will include maintenance to logging trucks and logging equipment. Wages & benefits as per USW Coast Master agreement. Please fax resume to 1-604736-5320 or email: kenfraser@telus.net

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $10.34/hr. Afternoon and graveyard shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

WANTED

Retail Furniture Sales Associate Selling Quality Furnishings Is you have strong sales skills, knowledgeable in leather furnishings, with a familiarity of fine dining in custom wood designs, we may be the employer for you. Job Description: • Exceptional sales and customer service skills • Providing information so customers can make informed decisions • Assisting customers with personalized custom ordering. • Maintaining product knowledge, floor detailing and in house maintenance duties • Must be exceptionally reliable, punctual and physically fit • Responsible to work independently • Part-time position - 21 - 28 hours per week • Competitive salary with sales bonus

Seasonal help required for lawn cutting and gardening. Exp. preferred. 250-416-1664.

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If you enjoy serving the public, have reception and CASUAL OPPORTUNITY clerical experience, and casual, AVAILABLE on-call fits your lifestyle, consider joining our team. A casual, on IfcallyouOffice enjoyAssistant serving the public, have reception and is available at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre within the Cowichan Valley clerical e[perience, and casual, on call ¿ts your Regional District.

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9ieZ the full opportunity including Email:Zebsite cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Streeton our Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8reTuirements. Tuali¿cation and application ZZZ.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

ON CALL SEASONAL TOUR GUIDE The Quw’utsun’ Cultural & Conference Centre is seeking post secondary student candidates for the position of Cultural Interpretive Guide in the Admissions Department. CULTURAL INTERPRETER GUIDES: As employees of the Cultural Centre you will tell stories & legends to guests to improve the understanding of Canada’s first nation’s people. This position is especially unique to Cowichan band members as it allows them practice and live many traditions daily, keeping them alive by sharing them with many others. SOME DUTIES & QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of Cowichan & Coast Salish traditions & Community. Clear and articulate speaker. Must be people oriented; friendly and a team player. Ability to speak Hul’qumi’num an asset. Explain in detail totem poles/carvings & buildings on site. Work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. Please refer to reference #: Tour Guide 2013. Mail cover letter, resume and 3 References to: Attn: Harvey Dick, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC or via email: resume@ khowutzun.com Deadline: April 22, 2013 at 4pm. We thank all applicants in advance and will only be in contact with those who are short-listed.

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Paciﬁc Energy is seeking mig welders for their wood stove production line. A ticket is not required. We offer a great opportunity to start your welding career while earning competitive wage rates. The company also offers an excellent fully company paid benefits package. Please deliver your resume in person or by E-Mail to the attention of Chuck Richardson at 2975 Allenby Rd, Duncan

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES - THREE CAMPGROUND ATTENDANTS (Fairy Lake/Lizard Lake, Pine Point, Maple Grove) Must be physically fit. Must be proficient in basic math skills and possess the ability to deal with collecting money and reconciling fees to permits issued. Preference would be given to those with their own camping trailer. Must be prepared to live at their designated campsite over night. Will be required to live away from home for periods of up to six (6) days at a time. Must be able to deal with the public in a professional manner and must be able to handle stressful situations. Must possess a vehicle and valid BC driver’s license and submit clean drivers abstract. Must provide a criminal record check that allows for dealing with the public of all ages. Previous experience in the field of tourism/recreation is an asset. Training and possession of a level 1-3 first aid ticket is preferred. To apply submit a resume with three references to resumes@khowutzun.com by Friday April 19, 2013. When submitting application, please quote: KFS-CA in the subject line. *Only those shortlisted will be notified*. For a detailed job description, please contact Dan Williams at daniel@khowutzunforest.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED

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Borrow Up To $25,000 RIVERWALK CAFE FOOD BEVERAGE SERVER The Quwâ€™utsunâ€™ Cultural and Conference Centre is currently seeking an energetic and people orientated server for the Riverwalk Cafe. QUALIFICATIONS: â€˘ knowledge of Coast Salish foods, their origins, traditional uses and harvesting methods. â€˘ Enjoy working with the public. â€˘ Effectively work in a fast paced environment. â€˘ Experience with cash transactions & be a team player. DUTIES & QUALIFICATIONS: Taking reservations in a caring and helpful manner. Assist other serving and kitchen staff, keep host stand neat and tidy and professional. Continuously set and clean tables on a daily basis. Assist with cash-in cashout procedures on a daily basis. Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Please refer to Reference #: Server 2013. Mail cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Attn: Harvey Dick, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC or email: resume@ khowutzun.com Deadline: April 22, 2013 at 4pm. We thank all applicants in advance and will only be in contact with those who are short-listed.

RIVERWALK LINE PREP COOK The line-prep cook under the direction of the Quwâ€™utsunâ€™ Cultural Conference Chef will prepare present & dispatch all food products for the Riverwalk CafĂŠ. RESPONSIBILITIES: â€˘ Prep of various menu items from recipes or direction from Chef Plate & Garnish dishes according to standards â€˘ Dishwashing & cleanliness of kitchen work flexible hours, including evenings & weekends. QUALIFICATIONS: â€˘ Food Safe Certificate WHMIS Certificate, excellent customer service skills, experience of at least 4 years in a kitchen setting. â€˘ Take direction from Chef and Manager â€˘ Team Player. â€˘ Knowledge of Coast Salish foods & culture an asset. Please refer to Reference #: Line Prep Cook 2013. Mail cover letter, resume & 3 References to: Attn: Harvey Dick 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC or email: resume@ khowutzun.com Deadline: April 22, 2013 at 4pm. We thank all applicants in advance and will only be in contact with those who are short-listed.

SALES RETAIL ASSOCIATE Quwâ€™utsunâ€™ Cultural Conference Centre, requires a motivated and energetic Sales/Retail Associate. The Sales associate who can greet customers in warm friendly manner. RESPONSIBILITIES: Order art and merchandise and maintain computerized inventory system. Display merchandise in a professional and artistic manner. Perform daily cash in and out procedures. Work flexible hours, evenings & weekends when needed. Operate Theatre equipment as needed according to daily schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in Retail Sales. Knowledge of Cowichan or Coast Salish Art and Culture. Must have strong customer service skills and work independently. Please refer to reference #: Retail 2013. Mail cover letter, resume & 3 References to: Attn: Harvey Dick, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC or via email: resume@ khowutzun.com Deadline: April 22, 2013 at 4pm. We thank all applicants in advance and will only be in contact with those who are short-listed. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions â€˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers â€˘ 980 Operator-Dryland sort â€˘ Grader Operator â€˘ Line Machine Operator â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BURIAL PLOTS 2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

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GARAGE SALES DAHLIA TUBER sale! Inside greenhouse. 7540 Bell McKinnon Rd, left on SPCA driveway, 1,000â€™s of tubers! 10am2pm, every Sunday until Motherâ€™s Day. Email tilladowndahlia@shaw.ca DUNCAN: 174 Price Pl. Sat.20 9-3. Some household items, kids clothes from new born to teen boys and girls. DUNCAN: 355 Prevost Rd, off Marchmont. Sat & Sun, April 20 & 21, 9-3pm. Multi-family. DUNCAN, 5870 Indian Rd. (off Maple Bay Rd.), Sat, April. 20, 9am-1pm. GARAGE SALE. DUNCAN: 6166 Palahi Rd, Sat., Apr. 20, 8-3pm. Ski boat, tools, collectables, clothing, golf clubs, too much to list. DUNCAN: Everything must go. Furniture; sm. appl; TVâ€™s /DVDâ€™s; luggage; camping gear, sporting equip; plants; hshld items & dishes. Womens footwear, clothes/accessories; Xmas decorations. 9-2pm, Sat. Apr 20. 4388 Creighton Rd. across from Sahtlam Fire Hall, Old Lake Cowichan Rd. DUNCAN: Furniture, Air compressor, Some tools, lots of everything. 2815 Ortona Rd. 8-3pm. Sat & Sun. Apr 20-21 (DUNCAN). LARGE FAMILY MOVING & GARAGE SALE. 4450 Uphill Rd. off Koksilah Rd. (Cowichan Station). Sat & Sun, April 20 & 21, 10am-4pm. Downsizing! Furniture, fabric, home accessories, TVâ€™s, electronics, wine equip, small crib, misc, household, snowboard, records, books, etc. Grow equipment, Ballasts, filters, lights, plumbing, meters, nutrients & more. Everything must GO. NO early birds, thank you. ESTATE SALE - Tools, tools, shop equipment, RV accessories, old logging stuff. Sat. April 20th. 4870 Marshall Road. 250-746-5695 skew67@hughes.net

BEST DEAL in Lake Cowichan! 1100sq ft Rancher, 2 bdrms possible 3rd, carport, borders creek. Bright, clean, well built w/recent upgrades. $179,000. Call 250-749-6629 or 250-510-6877. Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appliâ€™s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

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ESTATE SALE: Grandmaâ€™s condo. 2BR, 2 bath, 5 appl, insuite laundry. Top floor with 2 balconies, South West vista. Great location in a well-run adult bldg. Walk to everything in Duncan. Offers invided on $139,000. 250-743-2174

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

CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-fi, parking, $1,000. Available now. NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313.

BOWFLEX XCEED- excellent shape, ownerâ€™s manual & fitness guide, $450. Satellite dish+ Bell X spressvue PVR accessory, $250. Call 250246-2238, 250-466-0323.

CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625 mo. Please call Art at 250-746-7241.

RENTALS

BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm.

APARTMENT/CONDO $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14â€? wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 firm. Call (250)749-4780. HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! Tool SALE 25% Off! Bicycles, video games $5, Nike golf clubs, cell phones for Telus, Rogers and Fido, vintage Sansui power amp, pressure washers, paint sprayers, ladders, netbooks, 950 W generator. Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water, parking, pet considered, $550$875/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2nd floor. References required, 1 pet considered. N/S preferred. Call or text 250-709-1379. CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 bdrm. No pets, No smoking. $556 & $535/mo. Avail now. 250-246-4221

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

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

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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.

Large,immaculate,quiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, bottom floor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented 4-plex, wheel chair accessible. Great location! Within walking distance to shopping & restaurants. Wood burning fireplace, insuite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher, lots of storage! Non smoker. No pets. Available June 1. $850/m. References required. 250-656-7331

Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm condo, 5 appls, main flr, Dingwall St. May 1. No partiers, N/S. Refs. $750/mo. (250)715-1076. (DUNCAN), CLEAN, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath, top floor. 5 applâ€™s. $795. 1-250-474-0545.

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9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $20. For more info call: (250)748-7529 MAPLE BAY: Sat Apr 20. 8-3pm. 6433 Nevilane Dr. books, furniture, collectibles, silver tea service, wine making equip. household misc. GLENORA HALL Garage Sale, Sat., April 20, 9-2pm. Many Household items, computers, concession. Yard Sale: 360 Festubert St. Sat., 9-5pm & Sun., 10-4pm Apr. 20-21. Indoor/outdoor, rain or shine.

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Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. April 15 & May 1st, $625, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. 250-246-1033 www.meicorproperties.com

CROFTON, SMALL 330 sq ft cottage, 3 piece bath, kitchen/living rm combined, overlooks beautiful garden, steps to ocean, sm dog cons, no cats, N/S, no partiers, $650 utils inclâ€™d. (250)246-9550.

2 APARTMENTS for rent, heat included, $450 & $575. D.D. N/S, no partiers, N/P. To view, see Kim at 5209 Trans Canada Hwy, Tues - Sat. New applicants welcome.

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WANT TO GET NOTICED? Prime retail/office space for rent in highly visible historical building on corner of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft. 2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new flooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

FOR LEASE 3100 SQ. FT. PRIME LOCATION Great commercial lease opportunity located at a high visibility corner close to downtown Duncan. Ample on site and street parking available. The space is fully finished and is suitable to be divided into a smaller and larger area. High ceilings, unobstructed floor space coupled with existing offices/treatment rooms make this an ideal location for a growing dance school, medical clinic, vetinarian hostpital, etc...) as there is also a large open reception area. This prime lease space has been fully occupied for over ten years and will be available July 1st (possibly sooner). Offered at $10/ sq. ft. For more information or to view please call

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Âž 102-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $600 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps,coin ldry,ht water incl. Âž 208-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR corner unit w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. Âž 6-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps Âž 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $775 2 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps Âž 4-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $775 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/2 apps, wood fp Âž 6-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $800 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/4 apps, wood fp Âž 3036 Juniper Rd, Chemainus $1000 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, carport, ext storage Âž 6016 Rockridge Rd, Duncan $1095 2 BR upr suite w/ 5 apps, fp, hydro/gas incl Âž 2195 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan $1125 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, gas fp, shed Âž 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1150 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 2 apps, garage Âž 9690 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $1150 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 2 apps, nat. gas stove Âž 1B-3144 Golab Pl, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, shed Âž 6662 Chisholm Trail, Duncan $2000 3 BR + den 1.5 bth home w/ 3 apps, shed Âž 1790 Pritchard Rd, Cowichan Bay $1225 %5 EWK KRPH DSSV ISŇ‹V RFHDQ YLHZ Âž 332 Methuen St, Ladysmith $1235 4 BR home w/ 5 apps, garage, ocean view Âž 3275 Cook St, Chemainus $1250 3 BR 3 bth sxs duplex w/ 6 apps, den, fp Âž 1648 Grant Rd, Duncan $1350 %5 EWK KRPH RQ DFUH DSSV ISŇ‹V Âž 1174 Kathleen Dr, Duncan $1450 3 BR 2 bth home w/ den, 5 apps, ht pump Âž 1-6126 Marsh Rd, Duncan $1495 3 BR 3 bth home w/ 6 apps, 1 car garage Âž 6254 Lower Chippewa Rd, Duncan$1800 4 BR 4 bth home w/ 6 apps, dbl garage, fp For updated info please visit our website at:

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DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S, NP. $795. Apr 1. 250-7461019,250-746-4509, after 6pm Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086. LADYSMITH, LRG 2 bdrm, 2 bath, adult orientated condo, 5 appls, N/S. Small dog or cat ok. $850 mo. Avail now. (250)246-2238, 250-667-7107.

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CHEMAINUS LAKEFRONT duplex home. 3-bdrm + den upper, 2 baths. $1400 mo + utils. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. N/S. (250)616-1954 (306)320-1880 DUNCAN, 3 or 4 bdrm mobile on 5 acres, close to town, F/S, W/D, 1.5 baths, outbuildings, $1275/m. Avail end of May. (250)748-2719 (250)510-9442 DUNCAN- (MILLER Rd) 3 bdrms in new home, 2 bath Carriage house, 1300sq ft, garage, W/D, D/W. At bus stop.$1050+ hydro. (250)7481864 or (250)710-1560. LADYSMITH 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895 mo. Avail April. 15. Call 1-250-248-4816. LAKE COWICHAN 3-bdrm duplex, avail now, f/s, heat incl Laundry room, garage. $890. (250)715-5810, (250)748-4253 MAPLE BAY- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, new 14 jet bathtub with blue pearl granite counter top, 2400sq ft. Great new updates! Amazing new kitchen with granite, 5 appls, 2 airtight wood stoves, forced air furnace. Private setting. Paved driveway, large pond, large orchard. $1850. Call 1-780-3814217. RECENTLY renoâ€™d 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, single level home on 1 acre 5 min. north of Duncan. W/D, F/S, N/S. Small pet considered. Ref. & Sec. req. $1200/m + Hydro. 250-7484004 Avail. May 15. 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

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 Shawnigan Lake: 3 bdrm hse, 5 appl., N/P, N/S, No partiers, ref req. $1000/m. (250) 743-7565

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1994 - 23 ft Komfort 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, good condition, newer fridge, 4 burner stove/oven, microwave, A/C, queen master bed. $4800 obo. (250)7486338 1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.

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pirited competition from here, there and everywhere: â€˘ Duncan Christian School defeated Queen Margaretâ€™s School 6-1 in the first senior girlsâ€™ A soccer league game of the season Thursday, April 4. Mikalya Cook scored three goals for DCS during the game at Queen Margaretâ€™s. Rachelle Van Boven added a pair and Camilla Delgado rounded out the offense with a single. Becky Bazinet provided DCS with stellar goalkeeping. The DCS team is coached by Don Waddy and former student Krista Wikkerink. â€˘ Track athletes from the valley are off to a fast start this season. Chase Peleshaty, Taryn Smiley, Chicago Bains, Mary-Kate Cross and Austin Palou competed in the UBC Open track meet March 29 and 30. Being an open meet, high school students were up against university athletes. Peleshaty and Smiley did outstanding in the 100 metres while Peleshaty also excelled in the 200. Smiley, Bains, Tia Baker and Palou then entered the Simon Fraser University meet last weekend. Again, the high school athletes were up against university athletes and did great. Smiley was fifth in the womenâ€™s 100 in 12.77 seconds. Baker came seventh in 12.84. In the 200, Smiley soared to seventh in 26.38 while Baker came 10th (26.65) and Bains, who just turned 15, was 14th in 27.00. Bains also claimed 13th place

AFEATSTHLETEâ€™S in the womenâ€™s 400 in 1:04.08. â€˘ There were numerous success stories during the recent District Cup finals for Cowichan Valley Soccer Association youth teams. Paul Rukusâ€™ Cowichan U13 Gold boysâ€™ team came through with a big 3-1 win over Juan de Fuca. Simon Stacey (2) and Logan Kits scored the goals but it was a total team effort. â€œItâ€™s their first year where they travel,â€™â€™ said Rukus. â€œTheyâ€™ve all been playing local soccer. Itâ€™s quite a talented bunch of boys. We got stronger and stronger by the end of the year.â€™â€™ Coach Wes Swainâ€™s U16 Silver Cobras came back from a 2-1 deficit in the last 25 minutes to beat Saanich Fusion 4-2. Mikayla Cook (2), Belle White and Amanda Wise did the scoring, but it was also a great team effort. And coach David Doughtyâ€™s team, a late qualifier, got its hands on the title with a 4-3 win over Sooke in U15 Gold boys. Don Bodger has been covering Cowichan Valley sports for nearly 30 years. If youâ€™d like to add to this column, reach him at sports@cowichannewsleader.com.

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Rowing crews ride the waves of emotion to the finish

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alley rowers worked out the kinks in the first major regatta of the season hosted by the Maple Bay Rowing Club on Quamichan Lake Saturday. A new crew of volunteers is still getting the hang of organizing a regatta after Andy and Kathleen Hutchins steered everyone in the right direction for 35 years. “Now in the regatta’s 37th year, we learn each year how to improve and make each year better,’’ noted MBRC head coach Cheryl Thibodeau. “The day couldn’t have started off any better with calm waters and sunny skies helping to get the regatta off on time. We had a bit of a squall come through in the afternoon to make things interesting, but managed to stay on schedule and only lost one lightweight women’s single race, then the day finished as it began back to calm waters and sunny skies.’’ Nine clubs attended the regatta from all over the island

and Gulf Islands Secondary from Salt Spring. Victoria City Rowing Club brought the largest number of athletes and won the overall point standings with 128. Gorge had 63, St. Michael’s 60, Claremont 44, Brentwood College 27, Shawnigan Lake School 22, Maple Bay 15, Nanaimo 8 and Gulf Islands 8. Maple Bay had a strong showing from the girls with a first-place finish in lightweight quad by Kate Brigham, Hanna Hutchins, Hannah Dreger and Rachel Bond. Second place went to the lightweight women’s double of Hutchins and Dreger while thirds were secured in Junior C women’s double for Emily Wallich and MaKenzie English, the Junior B women’s single by Emily Whitaker and the Junior B women’s quad consisting of Brigham, Whitaker, Bond, Clea Harrison and coxswain Sophia Auton. “Being a one-day regatta, we don’t have time to run heats and finals so all heats are timed,’’ Thibodeau pointed out. “At the end of the day, looking at the results, there were a lot of very close times.’’ Brentwood crews managed

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On the waterfront, above, is the Brentwood College novice women’s 8+, consisting from left of: Emily Lawrence, Bronwen Sawers, Brooke Martin, Vanessa Savoie, Lucy Stanford, Brooke Lister, Gillian Marvel, Claire DeNure and Paige Ledingham. Below, Maple Bay’s Jr. C women 2X of Emily Wallich and MaKenzie English push hard on the oars. Right, the Brentwood men’s Boys 2X of Reid Anderson and Tyler Pickford digs deep for extra energy.

five second-place finishes and one third place. “It was a good regatta for us,’’ said rowing coach Debbie Sage. “We took all of our novice crews and our least experienced crews and had some good successes. “It was good racing experi-

ences for all the kids.’’ Brentwood had a total of 23 crews on the water. “A lot of kids came back with ribbons,’’ said Sage. Conditions challenged the rowers beyond their limits at times, she added. “It was windy and cold.

They had predicted snow, but it didn’t snow on us.’’ Sage is also the coordinator of the massive Brentwood Regatta coming up next weekend, April 26 to 28. “We have about 1,700 athletes again this year so the size of the regatta is the same,’’

said Sage. There will be about 37 different clubs entered in 180 races. The events on the water run from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27 and 7 a.m. till noon Sunday, April 28.

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again during the second half. “Hard running by the forwards started to create space through linear attack and Shawnigan couldn’t keep up with our physicality,’’ Skene indicated. Allie White (2), Adrienne Saari, Mikaela Fitz-George and Alicia Hatcher scored Cowichan tries. “It was great to see our defence hold its ground and not break under Shawnigan’s attack,’’ added Skene. “We simply didn’t show up to play, stopped tackling, and our commitment wasn’t anywhere near what it should be,’’ observed Shawnigan coach Mark Hall. “Lots of work to do.’’ Shawnigan hosts a Canadian Accredited Independent Schools tournament this weekend.

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oving back and forth from sevens to 15s required another adjustment for Cowichan Secondary School’s senior girls’ T-Birds rugby team when it took on Shawnigan Lake School Tuesday at Cowichan Secondary. “We did not convert back to 15s very smoothly,’’ noted Cowichan coach Brad Skene. Cowichan took a while to get untracked but eventually went ahead 10-0 at the half. Skene noted the T-Birds were playing on individual abilities and not as a team. But that all changed

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Saturday is opening day for the 2013 Duncan Junior Baseball Association season. Baseball and softball games will take place throughout the day at Evans Park. Game action starts at 9 a.m. with the Swallows playing the Sandpipers. Opening ceremonies and a parade of teams

takes place at 2:30 p.m. Games at 11 a.m. include: the U12 Comets vs. Salt Spring; Jays vs. Bears; Rays vs. Starlings; and Sparrows vs. Chickadees. Noon games pit the Bantam A Red Sox against the Royals and the Mosquito Cardinals against the Dodgers.

Games at 1 p.m. include: Flickas vs. Falcons; Kingfishers vs. Hawks; Starlings vs. Osprey; and Robins vs. Finches. There’s a big Midget AA game at 3 p.m. between the Braves and Renegades. There’s also a U19 Stingers vs. Explosion game at the same time and more action at 5, 5:30 and 6 to complete the day.

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Heavy hearts are displayed for those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy during the CeeVacs Road Runners’ Tuesday morning practice. From left are: Ken DeEll, Janet Curley and Bill Adair. Below, Cobble Hill running group members share their feelings. From left are: Erin Klatt, Wendy Lawless, Lisa Large, Bev Gruhn, Linda Mann, Joe Schuckel, Heather Lavender, Sandy Elliott and Lisa De Lusignan.

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he valley running community was quick to respond when tragedy struck the Boston Marathon Monday. In the wake of the deaths and severe injuries suffered by many at the race from two terrorist bombs, participants in the Monday night Ceevacs

clinic practice wore blue and yellow ribbon to honour Boston. The Ceevacs Roadrunners’ Tuesday practice brought an expression of hands on hearts. A poster is also being signed to send to Boston. “I’ve asked everyone I see to sign the poster,’’ said Sheron Chrysler. “It’s not just CeeVacs. I was doing the gesture just from the Cowichan Valley. Lots of other people have signed it, too.’’

he Nak Muay Muay Thai gym in Maple Bay boasts the distinction of being the training headquarters for two Canadian champions. Andrew Lewis and Ron Pearce have carried their training to the highest level and found success. “It’s very unusual to have two Canadian champions from the same gym,’’ said owner/operator Artur Nowacki. Nak Muay competitors not only boast some hefty titles, but the gym has continued to gain a reputation and recognition locally and nationally, Nowacki added. The fighters themselves realize what the training has meant to their careers. “My training at Nak Muay Muay Thai has been something indescribable,’’ Lewis indicated. “Muay Thai is a pure sport with such strong traditions that it has the ability to completely change a person in an extremely positive way. “It has not only taught me one of the most intense forms of martial art, but it has developed my character as a person. My lifestyle today is so much more humble and respectful than it used to be and I credit that to Muay Thai, as well as to Nak Muay Muay Thai. Because of this sport, I have been molded into what I believe to be a stronger, more disciplined person.

“In the past year and a half I have taken an interest in the brutal, yet beautiful sport of Muay Thai,’’ added Pearce. “I have subsequently developed a passion for an art that is able to show me something new every day. “Last year, we took a team trip to Thailand for training and competition. All of us students have been learning the traditional Thai style of training and fighting, with the individual’s character and perseverance being equally important to physical ability.’’ Nowacki pointed out the relatively small size of the gym is intentional. “It’s about the sacredness of a sport, the honouring of a traditional style of martial art,’’ he indicated. Nowacki declares Muay Thai as the Science of Eight Limbs. It’s a cultural martial art and the national sport of Thailand. The form of close combat dates back hundreds of years, he pointed out, using eight points of contact to mimic weapons of war. A variety of strikes such as punches, kicks, elbows and knees are used. “Each limb imitates specific artillery that was used during historical battles,’’ Nowacki explained. “The hands emulate the actions of a sword and dagger; the shins and forearms, armour; the elbows, heavy maces or hammers; the legs and knees, axes and staffs. The body operates as one unit, delivering efficient and crippling assaults on an opponent.’’

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Andrew Lewis, above, is a Canadian Super Welterweight Muay Thai champion and B.C. champion. Ron Pearce, below, is a Canadian Middleweight Muay Thai champion.

Price the right man for the job to score TDs Don Bodger

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owichan football teams moved into the second week of the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association season and players are starting to get more comfortable with their assignments. The Cowichan Atom Bulldogs played a great game on their home turf Saturday, blanking the Peninsula Wildcats 18-0. Cowichan battled hard the entire game, according to coach Jeff McDonald, but came out ahead from teamwork and determination. “The game was a tough back and forth, with both teams able to move the ball,’’ McDonald noted.

The Wildcats moved the ball against the stellar Bulldogs’ defence, but couldn’t capitalize on some great plays. Killion VennRyan played a great game at corner for the ‘Dogs. Cowichan completed an excellent series with Carter Price scoring the first touchdown. The defence then took a turn standing on its head, with strong play by Nicholas Young and Liam Hennig. The second TD came when Cameron Wright stripped the ball away and ran 40 yards to paydirt. A great pass to Price sealed the deal with another TD. Quarterback Wright enjoyed a strong game and offensive lineman Ethan Gilles was a standout. Gavin Swanson was superb at fullback and William Hardman made a circus

catch that had the crowd buzzing. Rhys Smiley did everything the coaches asked of him in a variety of positions. The Peewee Bulldogs had a tight game with Peninsula that ended in a 14-12 loss. The Pre-Atom Bulldogs gave the Nanaimo Bombers a run for their money. Nanaimo put some points on the board early, but Treyton McCuaig-Jones answered by weaving through the defence for the Bulldogs’ lone TD of the game. Big blocks were made by Jayden Strzok for the offense to move the ball. The defence was led by Brock Lamont, who ran the ball an additional 30 yards after an interception in the second half. Home games Saturday against Westshore are at 11 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 2:15.

Andrew Leong

Clutch play is made by Martin Hazelman of Peninsula to tackle Bailey Lamont of Cowichan in a peewee football game Saturday. Peninsula won 14-12.

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