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Tom Baxter was one of about 200 people attending the ﬁnal open forum on the reorganization of School District 79, including the potential closure of schools.

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everal messages came through loud and clear Tuesday night at Cowichan Secondary School. People made their voices heard during the final public forum before School District 79’s official trustee Mike McKay announces the selected restructuring option May 15 and what schools will be closed as a result. Speakers at the forum — which attracted about 200 people — touched upon many topics. Maintaining some kind of middle school configuration; the need for a change in the funding formula with the provincial government for school districts; and concern an appointed trustee is making school

closure decisions emerged as key points. “I want to applaud our middle school teachers and administrators for the work that they’ve done, I think, moving forward with education progressively,’’ said Cathal Walsh. “I know there’s one proposal on the table to revert back to a K-7, 8-12 model. I strongly believe the middle school philosophy, the middle school options provide the opportunity for children that have those options to explore. They explore during courses. They bridge the high school. I think it should be built upon. “I think to step out of that and step back to the K-7, 8-12 model really doesn’t make a lot of sense educationally.’’ “In making transition from a threetier school system that we have now

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will be anything short of dangerous,’’ said Ian McLean, who has put four children through the Cowichan Valley school system. “I think we have a very successful system to this point that is not one we want to start making drastic changes to in a very short time, based on budgetary issues.’’ Tom Baxter of Shawnigan Lake spoke about the specifics that make the middle school concept the best option to him for the south zone. “The scale and the scope of facilities at George Bonner are the best in the zone,’’ he said. “To restructure schools solely on the basis of costs, it’s not in the best interests of students or the community.’’ Sally Hart also made strong statements about the need to keep middle schools in place.

“The activities, the emotion, the way the amazing staff deals with the student population of certain age groups is unique from area to area,’’ she said. “I think the middle school option gives more options for kids who aren’t academic,’’ said Julie Vliet. Many pegged a funding formula with the provincial government as unworkable, continually putting school districts into cutback mode. “You can’t have a funding formula that is based on a per head ratio of child,’’ said McLean. “You need to have a funding formula that recognizes the buildings that we have in our district. Because when a child leaves the district or leaves the school, the building doesn’t. It still requires the cost of operating that building. more page 5

eighbours and friends of a couple burned out of its home April 21 are appealing to the public for more donations. Karen and Nathan Taylor lost everything in the fire at 491 Bundock Ave., a home they were renting. The owners had insured the building, but the Taylors weren’t covered for contents. The Taylors, who have two young sons who weren’t home at the time of the fire, are staying with Nathan’s mom for the time being. “We could use some more donations,’’ said neighbour Maureen Donahue. “We’ll still collect for them at the same place.’’ Donations of clothing, household items and toys for the children can be made at the Donahue family business, Duncan Auto Glass, at Unit 3-2905 Allenby Road between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A few items trickled in last week, but not enough to sustain the Taylors. No toys were received. “They’ve gotten a few donations, but they’re still really struggling,’’ said family friend Linda Weber. People are kind, she added, but “they forget quickly.’’ “You’ve got to help people when you can,’’ reasoned Donahue.

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Independent candidate expands Cowichan’s race to five Independent candidate Heather Alanna Campbell entered Cowichan’s electoral race during Wednesday’s all-candidates’ meeting in the Cowichan Theatre. The debate marked the care-worker’s first outing since filing nomination papers by Friday’s deadline at Elections B.C. offices in Victoria. After initially having trouble tracking Campbell down, the

News Leader Pictorial met with her at the forum and hopes to have a proﬁle on her for our readers in the near future. Campbell’s the ﬁfth candidate in Cowichan’s May 14 provincial race that includes incumbent NDP MLA Bill Routley, Green party’s Kerry Davis, B.C. Conservative Damir Wallener, and Liberal Steve Housser.

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• “The Greens want us to live within our (B.C. budgetary) means . . . we want to be the conscience of government” • “The (education) funding formula is fatally flawed. What we don’t spend on education now, we’ll spend on prisons later” • “There’ll only be 100 or 200 permanent (Enbridge pipeline) jobs; not much considering what’s at stake” • “We want to avoid the (B.C. Ferries) patronage appointments we’ll likely see (by the NDP) in a couple of weeks.”

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owichanians continued sifting promises and positions from the riding’s five provincial candidates during Wednesday’s all-candidates’ meeting in the Cowichan Theatre. Moderator Wade Simmons, and Dwight International School Grade 11 students Laura Jiang and Ricardo DeHallanda, refereed two-hours of verbal boxing between incumbent NDP MLA Bill Routley, Green contender Kerry Davis, B.C. Conservative Damir Wallener, Liberal Steve Housser and recent independent hopeful Heather Campbell. The timed, interruption-free bout, attended by about 150 folks, heard questions from floor mikes and tweets, plus queries between candidates. Few surprises surfaced as candidates mostly parroted party platforms — with Housser taking hits about his Liberal party’s arguably lackluster environmental and economic performance during a decade under Christy Clark. Routley was also roasted at times about taxation, social programs, oil pipeline philosophies and other policies from NDP leader Adrian Dix, who may be B.C.’s next premier. One testy question came from Malahat Nation Chief Michael Harry, who asked how candidates would solve concerns about Native kids being taken from their parents, and put into care. His replies typified the evening’s uneven mix of answers: Housser talked of input needed from Aboriginal elders for dialogue with elected officials; Routley mentioned a “devolution” of child care work while “more work needs to be done in this area”; Campbell said it “takes a whole community to raise a child, in this case it takes a

whole province”; Davis said the feds handle Native health-care issues and “we have to get this (issue) sorted out because they’re (Ottawa) not very good at it”; and Wallener explained care issues must be addressed but “the idea of taking kids from their home environment, and into somewhere foreign, is just a bad idea. We need to be very careful how we make that decision.” In a night full of questions, here are some of the memorable answers: NDP Bill Routley: • “We’ll exercise B.C.’s constitutional powers to protect the environment” (from Ottawa approving Enbridge’s pipeline) • “Local control (of Cowichan River flows, habitat) is very important to me” • “Talk about jiggery-pokery! (on the Liberal handling of the B.C. Rail-sale scandal) • “It’s a steep learning curve (on the time it takes to learn the legislative ropes) • “There’s $96.4 billion worth of hidden (budgetary) debt by the Liberals” • “The Liberals messed with the economy. There are jobs without people, and people without jobs.” Liberal Steve Housser: • “If local control (of the river) is done, I hope it’s with (adequate) funding so local people can do an

Cowichan Valley election candidates attending Wednesday’s debatein the Cowichan Theater included: Heather Campbell (top of page), Steve Housser (above left), Bill Routley (above right), Damir Wallener (left) and Kerry Davis (below). Andrew Leong

• “The Liberals made education an essential service . . . to keep kids in school without interruptions by strikes” • “We’re committed to helping the less fortunate by having the tax base and jobs to provide the necessary services.” • “The Liberals got rid of red tape. We (small businesses) don’t need to be over regulated and overtaxed”; • “Vote for the person you think can represent you best.”

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B.C. Conservative Damir Wallener: • “We’re currently subsidizing Alberta (with grads leaving B.C.) • “We can’t afford to send the status quo to Victoria” • “I’ll clearly not be part of the ruling government. I promise you an open door” • “Referendums (about shipping oil bitumen on the coast) often come from a lack of leadership” • “I support One Cowichan’s (river control ) pilot project” • “We’re driving families away from the valley because of no jobs” • “I support the pipeline” (given strict reviews, public input, corporate-paid cleanup, realistic economic benefits).

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“I’ve also heard people say we need some things in some of our secondary schools to attract people back. I’m not just talking about a ike McKay does robust set of program options, but not have all the some Academy opportunities. answers. But Co“What happens if we have a wichan’s appointed secondary school that school has some additional trustee has a lot more than resources to provide a he started with. fine arts option in a deep More than 20 consultation and meaningful way, meetings have led McKay what happens if we have to some conclusions that a science theme, what he shared during Tuesday’s happens if there’s somereorganization forum. thing around a hockey “Here’s what I’ve so far Mike McKay: susAcademy which has been heard you say. Children tainable over time raised in some communiin our schools, in the ties. All of those things Cowichan Valley, need the should be available to programs and services to students in the Cowichan Valley, give them the very best head-start just as they are to students in other and early start that they can have school districts. around literacy and around social “You also said, and fundamenand emotional learning, around all of the other parts that give them the tally, I hope you hear this, because I certainly did from you. What you start they need and deserve.’ said is we cannot continue to be on “I’ve also heard that your kids the edge. We have to get to a place in secondary schools need a range where we can move forward with of programs that are going to give some sense of confidence that the them every advantage that they can have as they move forward into structure in place is the structure that will stay in place for an expost-secondary and to trades and tended period of time. careers. “I’m not saying for one second “You’ve also said that we have close some schools and change some vulnerable students, not some transportation routes and limited to but certainly includeverything will be solved.’ ing a disproportionate number of “Now, what I heard from many our Aboriginal community. And school communities is we can’t keep what you’ve said about that is, and living from year to year being on the I’ve heard you clearly, we need to cutting block. So the purpose of the do something about that. A 42% work that is being done by staff and graduation rate for our Aboriginal by me is to ensure we land somestudents is not acceptable. You where that is sustainable over time.’’ know that and I know that.

Front and centre during Tuesday’s forum was a strong showing of support from labour. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Cowichan District Teachers’ Association, United Steel Workers and the umbrella Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council made it be known members will be adversely affected by the cuts. Tara Brooks, CUPE Local 606 general vice-president, spoke on how the pending restructuring will affect members. “Many of our members must take second and third jobs just to make ends meet,’’ she said. “Chronic underfunding puts more and more pressure on school districts, programs and services. Schools will likely close, grades will likely be reconﬁgured. But how does that change the number of support staff needed to carry out necessary service delivery?’’ Brooks said the union is also concerned “workloads will increase more with staff cuts.’’ “Obviously, as a labour person and an activist, I worry when a labour person could lose their job,’’ added Ellen Oxman, president of the Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council and one of Cowichan’s ﬁred school trustees. B.C. has closed hundreds of schools, she said, and “enough’s enough. Closing them doesn’t matter. We’re still left with a bigger problem. “Mr. McKay, you don’t have the moral right to make the decisions of what should be made by an elected board.’’ — Don Bodger

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“You need to have elected trustees and you need to have a democratic process of dealing with the funding formula and I believe that can only be done with pressure from our professionals. Those professionals will be our superintendents, those

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her autistic son. “Alex Aitken is the school that he remembers as more like family,’’ she said. “It was always the school that he felt most comfortable at transitioning him into middle school. That’s gone very well but Alex Aitken school is our family away from home.’’

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Labour peace settles over VIU campus Peter W. Rusland

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owichan’s VIU instructors have inked two two-year deals, through their respective unions, with university brass. The retroactive contracts see 4% wage hikes, effective until March 31, 2014. VIU signed contracts with B.C. Government Employees’ Union’s local 702, representing its vocational faculty; and with the PostSecondary Employers Association representing its academic staff. The contracts basically call for 1% raises spread between 2012 and next March. The bargaining VIU Faculty Association represents more than 730 faculty, instructors, technicians and other staff at Vancouver Island University’s campuses and Andrew Leong/file centres in Cowichan, Nanaimo, Cowichan’s Vancouver Island University campus should be free of labour battles with in- Parksville-Qualicum, and Powell structors for at least another year. River.

ATV riders ripping up vegetation on Tzouhalem Peter W. Rusland

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icences for ATV quad-type rides are recommended by the municipal forester to help police riders chewing across Cowichan’s natural places. Darrell Frank addressed a report to the News Leader Pictorial from

a local teacher who confronted abusive quad riders grinding moss, flowers and other features atop Mount Tzouhalem, near the landmark white cross. North Cowichan’s forestry boss admitted enforcement of ATV’s is lacking. “Quads are an ongoing problem throughout the province,” Frank said, aware many riders respect nature and stick to trails.

Frank suggested folks demand provincial licensing laws so witnesses can report the plate of an offending rider’s vehicle. He noted ATV damage in the Cliffs Over Maple Bay area above The Properties. Municipal staff can fine offending riders seen causing damage, he explained, but catching scofflaws in the act has proven elusive.

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Malahat nation seals deal for Trans-Canada Trail link from Cowichan Valley to Victoria Traditional territory: Development and implementation team to be formed Don Bodger

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Memorandum Of Understanding on the establishment of the Trans-Canada Trail connection linking the Cowichan Valley Trail with the Capital Regional District has been signed by Malahat First Nation Chief Michael Harry, and Cowichan Valley Regional District Chairman Rob Hutchins. The Cowichan Valley Trail Initiative links communities across the CVRD and is part of the 120-kilometre non-motorized multi-use Trans-Canada Trail route on southern Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo. Malahat First Nation and the CVRD agreed to work collaboratively on a key section of the

important link to Victoria that crosses part of Malahat’s traditional territory. Terms of the MOA agreement recognize the Malahat’s cultural and heritage values while respecting existing Aboriginal rights and title, Douglas Treaty rights and future treaty rights. “The Malahat Nation is proud to be able to partner and collaborate with the Cowichan Valley Regional District toward completing this important and historic part of the Trans-Canada Trail,’’ Harry says in a press release. “This collective effort will result in much more than a beautiful trail. It will leave a lasting legacy of local economic opportunity, the foundation for continued relationship-building and meaningful cultural exchange. “Malahat remains committed to working cooperatively with all

its neighbours, local governments and businesses toward meaningful and consequential projects and efforts that respect and consider the Malahat Nation’s territory and rights, and which result in mutually beneficial outcomes for all.’’ The CVRD’s goals of encouraging community health and wellness, along with fostering regional tourism growth, are well-served by completing the recreational trail for walking, hiking and cycling. “Partnering with Malahat First Nation on such a worthy project is truly a win-win for expanding recreation tourism and job creation opportunities within our collective communities,’’ Hutchins says in the same release. The first step in implementing the MOU will be the formation of a joint project team responsible for the development and implementation of the trail project.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3685 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAWS No. 3686, 3687, and 3688 Applicable to Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat and Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws: DATE: PLACE: TIME:

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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3685 proposes to amend South Cowichan Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3510 applicable to Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat, Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake and Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill. The purpose of the proposed amendment bylaw is to re-designate the portion of the property within Electoral Area A from Rural Resource to Industrial. The portion within Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake is currently designated Industrial. Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3686 and 3687 propose to amend Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/ Malahat Zoning Bylaw No. 2000 and Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 985, by creating a new Zone – the Rural Transition Light Industrial Zone, and rezoning Lot B, District Lot 214, Malahat District, Plan VIP78588 (subject property shown outlined below with a solid black line) from F-1 (Primary Forestry) to the proposed Rural Transition Light Industrial Zone, which would permit a variety of light industrial uses. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3688 proposes to amend the DRAFT South Cowichan Zoning Bylaw No. 3520, by creating a new zone – the Rural Transition Light Industrial Zone, and rezoning Lot B, District Lot 214, Malahat District, Plan VIP78588 (subject property shown outlined below with a solid black line) from I-1 (Light Industrial 1) and RUR-1 (Rural Resource 1) to I-1F (Rural Transition Light Industrial), which would permit a variety of light industrial uses.

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The purpose of Amendment Bylaws No. 3685, 3686, 3687, and 3688 is to permit light industrial uses on the property.

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At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the Bylaws may be faxed to 250-746-2621, e-mailed to ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or mailed and/or deposited at the Regional District offices up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of hearing. For further information, please call Rachelle Rondeau, Planner I, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620. The public hearing on May 9, 2013, is to be held by Director M. Walker, Director B. Fraser and Director M. Dorey as delegates of the Board. A copy of the proposed Bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the public hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether to adopt the Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Regional District Planning & Development Department office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, from Monday, April 29, 2013 to Thursday, May 9, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Kerry Park future plans a hot topic Up for discussion: Public feedback leading to broader consultations this month Don Bodger

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hat to do about the aging Kerry Park recreation complex remains a pressing question. It’s a hot topic that’s remained on the table the past couple of months through a series of roundtable discussions and consultations. “Feedback collected will be presented to the Kerry Park Commission for consideration at their next meeting and will inform next steps around Kerry Park,’’ explained Kim Liddle, division manager of South Cowichan Recreation for the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

“This will include broader public consultation on various options with more detailed cost breakdowns on initial feedback.’’ Liddle anticipates open houses and broader public consultations taking place in mid- to late-May. In response to a public query, “at this point, there is no specific proposal being pursued for Kerry Park,’’ explained Kelsey Singbeil, a communications associate for Acumen Communications Group that has been assisting in hosting the community roundtables. “The community discussions over the last month have aimed to identify shared values that we can work with to develop a plan for mov-

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Has the condition of Kerry Park Recreation Centre deteriorated to the point the community wants to see it renovated? And how far do taxpayers want any renovation to go? Officials are looking for the answers to these questions. ing forward.’’ past referendums have Singbeil pointed been important points out discussion at the of consideration.’’ community meetings Past surveys and docuand presentations so ments are posted online far “focused on the for background informaimportance of balancing tion. Further informafacility maintenance and tion is also available on repair needs with the the CVRD website under impact of any potenParks and Recreation, tial tax increases for Kerry Park, Mainteresidents. The results of nance and Repairs.

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B.C.’s clogged court system needs a plunger Legal system: unreasonable delays not just

hat’s wrong with our sad court system? Delays. Lengthy trials. Adjournments. Justice isn’t being done in a timely fashion. That could change if this province hired more judges, more Crown lawyers, and ordered more court time to clear our chronic backlog of cases crawling through the system. Case in point: William Elliott, the local suspect in the murders of Karrie Ann Stone, and Tyeshia Jones. Elliott was arrested on April 20, 2012. Jones’ mom Mary Jim, Stone’s mother Bev Stone, and their families Is it too much and friends, simply want and deserve to ask for jusgrease on the wheels of justice. But that squeak was heard again tice in a timely recently when Duncan court decided fashion? Elliott’s trial date wouldn’t be fixed until July 15. Sure, dedicated judges and lawyers can hand us a litany of reasons for delays and stalls. But the rules of Canadian law just aren’t serving the taxpayers footing the bills. Judges and Crown counsels, get tough, get creative. Do your homework on evidence to move these complex cases along in a timely fashion. Make justice happen, despite our legal labour shortage. Sadly, some cases take so long, suspects simply walk — free to maybe do more crimes before police catch them again. Then those expensive legal wheels start grinding again at the courthouse — and at the bank, as defense lawyers rake in big fees. There’s reasonable doubt our antiquated case-law systems in B.C. and Ottawa may never be changed to reflect real justice. But the least we can expect from our judges and Crown lawyers is a concerted effort toward justice in a fair length of time.

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The case for Anyone who has spent any length of time with Mike McKay notices two things. The ﬁrst is the man is tall! The second is he has got it together. He comes across as smart, thoughful, considerate and very serious about the very difﬁcult job he has been handed. No one wants to see schools closed. But if change has to happen, there certainly seems to be capable hands in charge.

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Leaders face off in TV debate as campaign heats up Tom Fletcher Black Press

.C.’s four major party leaders made their pitch for voter support in a 90-minute TV debate Monday evening, with economic and resource issues dominating. B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark pressed her attack on Adrian Dix, the front-running leader of the NDP, accusing him of advocating big spending on government programs and restrictive environmental views that deter industrial development. “The NDP plan would rob Peter to pay Paul, hoping Paul will vote NDP,” Clark said. “My plan is to put both Peter and Paul to work.” Dix referred to B.C.’s ninth-place position in provincial job growth so far this year. “Neither Peter nor Paul are working,” he said. Both Dix and Clark pressed B.C. Con-

servative leader John Cummins on his rosy revenue forecasts, despite a promise to phase out the carbon tax on fossil fuels that would cost the provincial treasury more than $1 billion a year. Cummins responded to Clark’s jab about him being forced to fire four of his candidates for various indiscretions. One of them was accused of impaired driving, Cummins said, adding one B.C. Liberal candidate is seeking re-election after being convicted of the same offence. Green Party leader Jane Sterk was on the defensive about her long list of promises, including a guaranteed annual income to replace existing social programs, and extensive social programs for rural areas. Asked about her proposal to immediately raise the carbon tax by 66%, Sterk described it as a “gradual increase.” As they have in the first two weeks of the campaign for the May 14 B.C. election, Clark and Dix clashed about oil and gas de-

It doesn’t really matter how capable McKay is, or the amount of integrity with which he approaches his project. He is not an elected representative of the Cowichan community. He is an outsider appointed by a provincial government that has failed to address real need in our school system. He may be sincere in his approach to the process. That doesn’t make it any less of a sham.

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velopment. Dix denied there was a plan to impose a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, saying Cariboo-Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse was wrong in referring to one last week. Clark stuck to her five conditions for approving new heavy oil pipelines, refusing to endorse or oppose either proposal to bring more Alberta oil to the West Coast. She pressed Dix on his sudden reversal to oppose an expansion of the 60-year-old pipeline to Burnaby, which has seen increased demand for crude exports. Also on the election front: Dix released the party’s full election platform Wednesday, detailing new spending that adds up to $988 million during the next three years. Bigger budgets are proposed for legal aid and crime prevention, a new ministry of women’s equality, $4 million to review oil pipeline projects the NDP opposes, and $10 million to hold an inquiry into the sale of

B.C. Rail operations a decade ago. The new measures are on top of earlier NDP platform announcements to launch a $210 million-a-year child benefit for low-income families, boost seniors’ home care, add more teachers, raise welfare rates and index them to inflation. The minimum wage would also be linked to inflation and the lower wage for alcohol servers would be eliminated. The platform also promises to move the date of the 2017 B.C. election to the fall, which would extend an NDP government’s mandate to four and a half years if the party wins the May 14 election. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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YOUR TURN

What are your concerns about Canada’s new three-day detention law? “It’s horrible. Where are our rights, and what about ‘innocent until proven guilty’? It’s against our constitutional rights, and our rights as humans.”

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“It sounds as though our human rights are being bypassed.”

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North Cowichan needs to consider the taxpayer in its climate action plan

Community spirit needs to shine through during school closures

Dear editor Regarding School Restructuring in the Cowichan Valley. I know you. I know your kids. Your kids and my kids play together on a soccer team. Our kids went to the same Beaver and Cub Scout group. They play together on the street and in the park on weekends and during the summer. We volunteer for the same community organizations, service clubs and local government committees. We attend the same church. We coach, mentor, provide leadership and model behaviour for our kids. All was good yesterday. Along comes restructuring the Cowichan Valley School District, suddenly today, tomorrow and the road ahead becomes a little less friendly. Reading your responses to the school district, I don’t know you. I am trying to fathom why you have made this process personal with your vitrol. My kids did not suggest restructuring the school district. Nor did yours. My kids don’t want to move schools. Nor do yours. My kids are looking for help in getting a handle on this situation. So are yours. I know you see my kids as outsiders — they are the rapacious horde descending on your kid’s school to take all they have and make it their own. I read it in your survey responses. How long before I see it in your actions? Your kids actions? I don’t know you — bigoted, closed-minded, self-centred. I can’t believe that you would say such things to me in person, so next time you see me on the touchline or we are working on a community project together, feel free to engage in a conversation with me. I want to help you and your kids. I hope you want to help me and my kids? We can work together on this restructuring. We should. For my kids. For your kids. For everyone. Blaine Castle

In my opinion: What beneﬁts at what cost?

orth Cowichan must take more time to review its climate action and energy plan, consider its implications and set about a reasonable approach to its implementation that does not increase tax rates of the valley’s citizens. It is regretful this plan has been put forward at this time given taxpayers of the Cowichan Valley are totally beleaguered after years of tax shifting from big industry to residential. We have endured massive increases in property taxes beyond any Peter W. Rusland reasonable levels, especially last year. To suggest adding even more at this time is The ongoing renovations at the municipal hall should not be the target of environmental criticism levied at North unreasonable. Timing is everything and this is Cowichan, one of today’s letter writers states. just not the time to add more burden on North Cowichan taxpayers. black ice on the bridge. It will be a relief to truly believe naming a ball field after him North Cowichan is proposing to increase our see it replaced and usable for all traffic for would be such a perfect idea. He deserves it property taxes 3.8% this year. This is already well our area. as not too many do. beyond growth and inflationary levels, in fact Ray Tony Charlie Don Eaton double the annual inflation rate. This suggests an comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com unsustainable level of taxation, particularly on fixed income persons owning their own residencIt’s time people considered their Rosy outlook can prevent driving es such as my family. Our fixed income family has received a 1.8% from getting a little thorny own carbon footprint increase in our small pension payments for this Dear editor Dear editor year. General tax increases at the current levels People who: drink and drive; drive while The Friday April 26 letter regarding North or as proposed to support this CAEP obviously talking on a cellphone or texting; crawl Cowichan’s odd approach to environmental erode our ability to enjoy a reasonable lifestyle in down the road; exceed the speed limit; drive responsibility has some valid points, but this community. with undue care and attention; are inconsidcriticism of its office expansion is not one Adding an additional 1% tax is cumulative erate; are tailgating bullies; and drive with of them. Rather than using up even more Cowichan in nature, which means overall taxes will be 1% their knees are all bad drivers. If you recall of Somenos Marsh (shudder), it chose to higher next year and every year thereafter and we all signed a form binding us to the laws build over a parking lot it already owns, New bridge is a welcome change of the road when we were granted the privi- therefore additional general tax increases will be and construct to modern standards. That’s compounded and be higher by including this adDear editor lege of a driver’s licence. If we break any of hardly a bad thing. As for a karting group Re: the Chemainus River Bridge. Its the rules of the road consistently we are bad ditional tax. There is no proposal to reduce our spewing carbon, with modern machines replacement is long overdue as the old nardrivers. Yes, that includes speeding no matter property taxes by this amount in the future once every karting member could participate for the municipality has collected an “eco reserve.” row bridge is unsafe for current needs, too much superior a driver you feel you are. I every weekend for a year, without matching While support of the CAEP in principle may narrow and sometimes risky for daily users. have never seen a special star on a license the amount of carbon that is produced by be reasonable or “nice to do,” the CAEP report During cold weather it freezes quite often, I allowing the recipient to drive at any speed every resident, tourist, commuter and outprovides wide-ranging and costly recommendatotalled my wife’s van a few years back from for-fun driver just sitting idly on the TCH they feel is safe for them — fast or slow. tions. Therefore it is only prudent for staff and We, all of us, are like roses in a garden: waiting for traffic lights on one single Friday council to take the time to review and understand afternoon. Everyone should stop picking the beautiful but with thorns. At times, we sway the implications of acting on any of its recomin the breeze and prick someone uninteneasy targets and look at their own carbon mendations and consider the implications on tionally. That is what happens on the road. footprint; it’s probably much bigger than future budgets and taxpayer burdens. What if we were all a little more considerexpected. Any funding of this plan should be done as “Should the SPCA be allowed to seize pets while police Bart Vogelzang ate, a little more aware, a little more obedipart of our regular budgeting process, not as investigate abuse claims?” ent, a little more tolerant? What if we left for Ladysmith You answered: (78 votes) an additional add-on. Spending more money our destination a little earlier and had a little to save money is a particularly disturbing way smile for others? Who knows? We might 88 per cent YES Sonny ﬁeld a perfect idea of demonstrating respect for North Cowichan even enjoy the drive. Dear editor taxpayers. Consider implementation no sooner To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Evelyn Dupuis Re: Sonny Collinson obituary. than the 2014 tax year, not the current year. Conweb poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com Duncan I grew up with Sonny as a teenager and I sider what trade-offs in other activities will be necessary in order to implement this plan, do not add more tax burden. North Cowichan council must insist on the completion of a cost/benefit analysis on any future proposed action in the CAEP to demonstrate to the taxpaying citizens of North 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. Cowichan there is a cost benefit to them. 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Duncan wrestling with cheaper alternative to $43,000 pedestrian rail crossing Peter W. Rusland

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foot and wheelchair crossing over the rail tracks near Charles Hoey Park is still a goal for Duncan city council. But Mayor Phil Kent couldn’t predict when that crossing — possibly cheaper than an earlier estimated $43,000 fix — would

be installed. “I’d like to see something as soon as possible, but we have to work within the requirements,” he said of involvement by rail operator Southern Rail, and specs and rules under the federal Transportation Act. Local Guy Frith’s answer was easy: toss gravel across the tracks between the train station park and Duncan Street. But that action could have risked a derail-

ment, and recently got him into trouble with the police — who’ve said there are no charges pending against Frith. Locals still want the crossing installed, especially to help challenged folks. Kent understood the need, but with an eye to Duncan’s limited funds. “We’re trying to find an engineering solution that wouldn’t involve the ($43,000) budget. “It’s hard to justify that cost for a single

crossing.” City administrator, Peter de Verteuil, is exploring safe solutions to be vetted through Southern, and rail-line owner the Island Corridor Foundation. The $43,000 price would see a concrete crossing installed, jibing with safety requirements regarding the rail bed, ties and tracking some distance in both directions from the crossing point.

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Financial Agent:

Heather Alanna Campbell Independent

Heather Campbell 204-2575 Alexander St, Duncan, BC, V9L 4P5

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Kerry Davis Green Party of BC

Kerry Davis 696 Frayne Rd RR 4, Mill Bay, BC, V0R 2P4

Steve Housser BC Liberal Party

Gay Wise 1757 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC, V0R 2W0

Bill Routley BC NDP

Brenda Morrison 10001 Park Dr, Honeymoon Bay, BC, V0R 1Y0

Damir Wallener BC Conservative Party

W. Siebring 6320 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 5Y4

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DATELINE: COWICHAN

1952: teenagers

by Ann Andersen

Among attendees at a TeenTowners’ conference held at Nanaimo were Cowichan residents Lyle Robinson, Garry and Gordon Grifﬁths, Keith Hamlet, Joyce Swanson, Hugh Williams, Glena Rogers, Barry Cassidy and Hugh Bradley.

1952: guns Approximately two dozen men expressed interest in joining a new riﬂe organization organized by the 198th Battery. As well as adults, youths over the age of 14 would be able to join with their parents’ written consent.

1952: roses

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In the under-17 section of the Lake Cowichan I.O.D.E. Flower Show, Elizabeth Boyd placed first in wild flower collection, vase of garden flowers, bowl of wild flowers and moss garden. Valerie Jaynes squeaked past her to win for miniature flower garden.

Building boom begins in secluded Genoa Bay Dateline 1952: Development ﬁlls gap left by mill Ann Andersen

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sweet drive past Bird’s Eye Cove, marinas and gentle farmland framed by rocky bluffs brings us to Genoa Bay. Former home of a large lumber mill, the bay with its landlocked and floating homes has been a quiet backwater for years —even more so 60 years ago, long after the mill had succumbed to modern industry challenges and before the houses came. In May 1952, Jack Davie and H. A. Irwin of Genoa Bay Lodge Ltd. placed a proposal for a 31-parcel subdivision. Davie recommended the three lots on which stood the principal lodge buildings be reserved for commercial use. As well, he asked council to introduce zoning regulations so prospective buyers wanting to build expensive homes would be protected from commercial enterprises on neighbouring lots. Another request from Davie that day was a roadway along the peninsula be no more than 40 feet wide. Certain buildings were very close to the road allowance, he said. Council agreed to the request as well as granting him the use of some municipal road equipment as compensation for 10 years’ maintenance work on a small section of municipal road negotiating a rock bluff leading to the peninsula from Genoa Bay Road.

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weekly compilation of facts, figures, and fascinating Cowichan culture: • Cowichan Music Festival winners the Hirano twins, Nio and Mirin, will share the piano bench when performing Saturday, May 4 with the Cowichan Consort Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. in the Duncan Christian

Reformed Church. The Consort’s Joy Ann Bannerman says the sisters will slide on and off the bench during Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D Major. The Hiranos are this year’s 2013 Consort Concerto winners. Other works on tap include Suppé’s Light Calvary Overture, Abba’s Thank You for the Music starring Drinkwater’s school choir, and John Rutter’s Requiem with soprano soloist Ann Yelland. Ticket are $15 adults, $10

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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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Walden scholarship awarded during Pianofest performance Ben Hillier is the recipient of the third-annual Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association David Walden Memorial Scholarship. You can see the reason why tonight. Hillier will perform a short concert of piano works, in conjunction with the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers’ Association Pianofest.

A frequent award winner in the Cowichan Music Festival, Hillier was selected to attend the 2010 Provincials as an observer, and in 2013 he received the Senior Piano award and had the honour of performing in the Highlights concert. The David Walden Memorial Scholarship was made possible through a concert given by

The Kaatza Lakeside Players cast readies to stage Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. The war-time British farce has the Lake Cowichan group stepping outside its boundaries.

Friday, May 3, 2013 CVMTA members in 2009 and through donations by members of the public. Each year young people pursuing post-secondary studies in music may apply and compete for the $650 bursary. The scholarship will be presented by Walden’s partner, Greg Finnegan, of Victoria. The free public event happens at 7 p.m. at the Duncan United Church.

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ew blood is mixing well with Kaatza Lakeside Players take on the ghostly classic war-time drama/comedy Blithe Spirit set to sweep the stage May 8. Director Dena McPhee confirmed Shawnigan Lake’s Alex Gallacher and Duncan’s Jessie Mann have joined the players in their most recent production, a rendition of Noel Coward’s play, which takes its title from Shelley’s poem

To a Skylark (“Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! / Bird thou never wert”). “We always like a challenge in the spring and this for us is certainly a new genre,” McPhee said. “And Alex and Jessie are doing just fabulous. They’re naturals.” Blithe Spirit is based on socialite and novelist Charles Condomine (Gallacher) who invites eccentric medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati (Eva Fearon) to conduct a séance at his house, hoping to gather material for his next book. In what unfolds into a typical, quick-paced British farce, Condomine’s scheme backfires when he’s haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife, Elvira (Jessie Mann). The ghostly ex makes continual

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unding local stage-arts education is the aim of the fledgling Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation. Spokeswoman Joyce Scott says deserving performing-arts students can apply for up to $500 in funding next month. “There hasn’t been a lot (funding) to do with the performing side of things,” said the co-owner of Carlson’s School of Dance. “We see kids all the time at Carlson’s who can’t afford to have classes, or maybe they’re in one class and want to take another. “We’ve given out over $1,000 toward performing arts in the valley,” Scott said of foundation funding awarded to five stage artists last fall and this spring. “You can put it toward lessons. It has

to go to a (recognized) voice, music, instruments or dance teacher who says the recipient is a student.” Funds from the foundation — started in January 2012 by Cowichan dance schools — can be spent on instruction with any size of qualified local school. The stage-education foundation aims to continue gaining money and grants from local governments — such as North Cowichan council — raffles, and private patrons. “It’s about making a difference in our community. That’s what got us started.” It continues with a foundation libationand-barbecue pub night, and silent auction, May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Cobblestone Pub. Tickets ($20) include a burger and a beer, or a Merridale cider. Meanwhile, details about pub-night tickets, donating, or applying for June funding, are available at Carlson’s (250746-6456), and Adagé (250-732-3249) dance schools.

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Friday The Brentwood College School dance showcase “Dreams”: at T. Gil Bunch Theatre 7:30 p.m. Charity beneﬁt for all ages. Tickets $7. Acoustic Jam at Twisted Sisters Tearoom: in Chemainus, 7 p.m. Never Shoot a Stampede Queen: a city slicker adapts to Cariboo culture, 8 p.m. Duncan Garage Showroom. Tickets $18 at the door, $15 advance, 330 Duncan St. Saturday and Sunday shows, same time, same location. Triple P Pre-Teen Parenting Program: Strategies to help parents improve communication, and manage common challenges, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Margaret Moss Health Centre. Website: www.triplepvip.ca for info.

Saturday QMS Alumni Weekend: Strawberry tea, banquet dinner and OOMA AGM. Queen Margaret’s School Founders’ Hall, 660 Brownsey Ave., $10 to $25, 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. www., qms. bc.ca for info. Kids Learn to Fish Day: Activities to introduce children and their families to the sport of ﬁshing, environmental awareness and enjoyment of nature at Chemainus Lake 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cowichan Consort Youth Concert: “Featuring Our Youth” concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church 930 Trunk Rd., Duncan. St. Joseph’s 11th Annual Dinner, Dance and Live Auction: Twistin’ The Night Away featuring Chevy Ray and the Finns. Doors at 5:30 p.m., tickets $30 advance, $35 at the door. 250-246-3191 for info. In Bloom Wildﬂower Festival At The Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve: Hayrides, face‐painting and crafts, nature photography tips

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Spring Sale at St. Michael and All Angels’ Church: Mill Street, Chemainus, 10 a.m. to noon. Plants and gardening articles, crafts, bake table. Coffee, tea and muffins available. Chemainus Hospital Day Tea: at Chemainus Legion Hall, 1 to 4 p.m., by donation. Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society’s Giant Garden Fair: at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extreme Savings Night: a coupon tip and money savings seminar, a major fundraiser for the New Life Youth Bolivia Team. Tickets available in advance at the New Life Church office, by email: tammy@newlifechurch.ca or at the door. Say NO to the Tarps! Fundraiser Kick-off: at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre to repair the Museum Pier Pod roofs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jazz at the Old Firehouse Wine Bar: Paul Sparrow, Geoff Johnson and John Robertson from 8 p.m. VI Film Co-op Script Reading: Actors reading scripts and discussion afterward. Drop in to find out about membership, 2687 James St., 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday The Walmart Black & Decker Barbecue Tour: in support of Children’s Miracle Network. Burgers and hotdogs available free to Walmart customers, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hike for Hospice: at Providence Farm, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome. Complimentary barbecue lunch or a treatment in the Wellness Room (by donation). To register, call 250-701-4242. South Cowichan Farmers Market: At The Crossroads Centre 4485 Trans-Canada Highway at

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Monday International Day of the Midwife: join Cowichan Midwifery Group for a walk through downtown Duncan followed by a screening of A Mother Is Born. Walk starts at 1 p.m. in front of the Cowichan Library. All Candidates Debate: Arbutus Ridge, 1:30 p.m. Gals Who Write Songs at the

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Tuesday All Candidates Debate: Lake Cowichan, 824 South Shore Rd., 7 p.m. Making Sense of Discipline: Matraea Centre, 170 Craig St., 7:45 p.m., $125 per person. Video course and discussion group, www.matcentre.ca or call 250-743-5714 for more info.

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In Loving Memory of our Dad ROBINSON, Richard Graham July 30, 1924 â€“ April 27, 2013 Dick (Richard) passed away on April 27 at 88 years, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Richard and his twin brother, Walter, were born in San Salvador on July 30, 1924. From age seven, the boys grew up in Somerset, England. Dick married Doris in 1946, emigrated to Canada and raised their family in Duncan, B.C. He was predeceased by Doris in 2009. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Shirley (Harry), Robi (Vin), Brian (Debbie) and Grace (Tom), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends as patient, respectful, honest hardworking, gentle and kind. He blessed our lives in many ways. Dick worked as a landscape gardener and Parks Foreman for the City of Duncan. His hobbies were gardening, carpet bowling and wood carving. An active church member, he honoured the Lord in his daily life. Family and friends are invited to his â€˜Celebration of Lifeâ€™ on Saturday, May 11, 10:30 am at Cobble Hill Christian Church, 3791 Cobble Hill Road. Following the church service and reception, a graveside service will be held at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, 2347 Cedar Road at 2:45 pm. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

DEATHS

WILTON, David Michael, 59yrs of Duncan, BC. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David M. Wilton on Sunday, April 21, 2013. David was born in Toronto, Ont. on Sept.5, 1953 to the late Joe and Mary Lou Wilton. David is survived by his loving wife Christine Wilton, sisters Diana (Sim) and Jo Ann (Randy), daughters Andrea (Mike), Shannon (Andrew), his eight grandchildren, extended family in Ontario and British Columbia, many close friends, and his beloved pets.David retired from Canada Post where he worked as a mail carrier for 36 years. He enjoyed many things throughout his life especially diving, swimming, the company of close friends, family, and spending time with his dog Mason. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date at the familyâ€™s request. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to your local Spca.

In Loving Memory of my husband

Frank Richard Holman

August 19, 1923May 5, 1998 15 years has passed but memory of you I treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never until we meet again. Rosa

INFORMATION In loving Memory of Shelley McKinnon 10 years have gone by, we still remember the day we cried. Even though youâ€™re gone, life has pushed us to move on. More beautiful memories have been made, since the day you went away. We know youâ€™re smiling down upon us, we wish you were here with us. Love Ken, Lyndsey & Matt, Kirstin & Matt, Kate, Domenico and Olivia. Along with everyone else who loved our Mom.

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS DEATHS

DEATHS COLLINSON, Cernon Ronald (Sonny) October 2, 1946 â€“ April 17, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, brother and Dad, Ronald Vernon Collinson (Sonny) on April 17th at Cowichan District Hospital. Sonny was born on October 2, 1946 to Dorothy Francis and Vernon Joseph Bradford. He was predeceased by both his birth parents, his adoptive Dad, William Ronald and his youngest sister Patricia Joan Kitchen.

Left to mourn his loss are his adoptive mother, Patricia, brother Ted (Darlene), sisters Evelyn (Gord) and Linda (Lloyd) and his daughters Sandra (Carmen) and Tracy, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Sonny spent his entire working career, 41 years, at the Crofton Pulp Mill, where he made many friends and truly enjoyed his work life. When he wasnâ€™t at work, his love was baseball, be it playing, coaching, or watching. He devoted endless hours to promoting the game and keeping his players enthused and loved to reward them with trips, milkshakes and burgers. He was always on the lookout for gloves that he could resurrect and supply to kids who didnâ€™t have their own. The game lost one of its best promoters. A memorial service will be held at the Crofton Community Hall on May 19 at 1 oâ€™clock. Please bring your best stories to share! The family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who attended to Sonny.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INFORMATION

LEGALS

LOST AND FOUND LOST: Three-wheeled “Bob” stroller at the McAdam soccer field on Sun Apr 29. If found please call 250-710-0349

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Family Owned & Operated

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186 Ingram St., Duncan www.dobsonsglass.com Fax: 250-746-4642 Email: dobsonsglass@telus.net

TENDERS

Stacie

TENDERS

Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http:// cowichanfoodconnection.com to find out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerﬁelds

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PROFITABLE COFFEE SHOP for sale Victoria $149,000 250-920-5170 mkowalewich@gmail.com DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:

“Digniﬁed access to food for all”

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Beneﬁts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

COMING EVENTS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EMERGENCY CHLORINATION STATIONS FOR THE CITY OF DUNCAN WATER SUPPLY WELL SITES #3 & #4

BIRTHS

NOTICE OF SALE In the matter of the

Repairers Lien Act TAKE NOTICE THAT

Aggressive Excavating Ltd., Mid Island Aggregate Ltd., Rocky Point Metal Craft Ltd. and Russell Crawford are indebted to H.N. Co. Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $73,112.98 for repair work to the following motor vehicles:

FREE

Birth Announcements

As proud parents, you are entitled to one FREE classified ad in The Cowichan News Leader to announce your baby’s arrival! (Photos may be added for $15.00 plus tax) Please visit our office for a birth announcement form. Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HONEYPOT LIQUOR STORE is looking for experienced Sales staff. Product knowledge an asset. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends & holidays. Please bring resumes to 2690 Mill Bay Rd. No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

Comments and Questions can be directed to Abbas Farahbakhsh, Director of Public Works, via telephone 250-746-5321 or email abbasf@duncan.ca.

BIRTHS

is looking for a Lead Shipper/Receiver. Under direct supervision of the Homes Supervisor, they will be responsible for receiving of building materials, tracking and filing of all physical receiving documentation, arranging of shipping and effective expediting of project packaged goods. To apply or for more information email: lorne.winship@ paciﬁc-homes.com http://pacific-homes.net http://paciﬁctruss.net/ No phone calls please!

FABRICATIONS in downtown Duncan, requires a part time retail sales associate who is willing to work weekends. We provide exceptional service to our customers in a happy environment. If you have a flair for fashion, have excellent communication skills, a pleasant and courteous attitude we would love to meet you. Please drop off your resume, in person to 125 Kenneth St. Ask for Jane. No phone calls please

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, May 25th & June 29th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

Proposals and their envelopes should be clearly marked with the name and address of the Proponent and the RFP program title. The sealed envelope should be addressed to Mr. Abbas Farahbakhsh, Director of Public Works, City of Duncan, 1091 Marchmont Road, Duncan, BC V9L 2M8, on or before the closing time of May 10th, at 2:00 pm.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COBBLE HILL Paciﬁc Homes-Paciﬁc Truss

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

The City of Duncan is requesting submission of Proposals from qualified Engineering Consultants (Proponents) for work that includes preparation of detailed engineering design drawings and specifications, tender preparation and construction contract administration for the emergency chlorination of the City Wells 3 and 4.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HELP WANTED

10 YEAR COW HIGH REUNION Grad Class 2003. June 22 at Duncan Meadows. For more info email: cowhigh03@hotmail.com

BUYING OR SELLING?

Unit 2 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, B.C. V9L 6W4 Telephone 746-4471, Fax 746-8529

INFORMATION

1. 1994 Kenworth Tractor Double Axel Diesel with Crane VIN # 1NKDLB9X5RS932926 2. 2004 International Tractor Single Axel Diesel with Crane VIN # 1HTMMAAP4H612557 3. Caterpillar Tractor D40-Z, with Blade, Model # D40-Z, serial number 245V88955 with 3204 Cat Engine 4. Caterpillar 980C Loader, Model 980C, serial number 63X04382, with 3406 Caterpillar Engine 5. Caterpillar 320L Excavator Model #320L, serial number 7JK13983, Pin # 9KK032145, which will be sold at 12pm on Friday, May 24, 2013 or thereafter at 3280 Telegraph Road, Mill Bay, B.C.

INFORMATION

An exciting opportunity for a part-time Level 1 Insurance Agent is available at LCU Insurance Agencies Ltd. This position will be available immediately and is a permanent part-time position. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 to: Kim Judson, CHRP Manager, HR & Communications Ladysmith & District Credit Union kjudson@ldcu.ca For a full description of the job posting, please see our website www.ldcu.ca and click on “Careers”

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Paciﬁc Energy, a local manufacturer of quality wood, gas and pellet fireplaces is seeking an experienced CSR.

Do You:

*Have a can do attitude *Pick things up quickly *Have strong interpersonal and communications skills *Have good basic computer skills *Enjoy multi tasking If so, please forward your resume to Chuck Richardson at

Chuck@paciﬁcenergy.net

We offer an attractive compensation package including a comprehensive, company paid beneﬁts programme. EXPERIENCED seamstress with holstery or sails ence preferred. 250-510-1211

INDUSTRIAL canvas, upshop experiMaple Bay.

GRAVEL HILL Supplies is looking for an experienced truck driver to drive tandemtandem ready-mix trucks. Knowledge of Duncan and surrounding areas an asset. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to (250)743-3985.

PERSONALS

HYPNOTHERAPY

ofﬁce@cowichannewsleader.com

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Pat Robyn

Baby Welcome Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740

746-4236 Pat Chemainus & Crofton Chemainus 246-4463 Community & Baby Mill Bay 748-6740 Welcome: Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Robyn Lake Cowichan 749-3356 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca Duncan

• Fears & Phobias • Smoking Cessation • Relaxation Techniques • Sleeping Techniques Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE

BARBARA ADELBORG C.M.H., H.T. Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist

106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

250-746-1969

www.barbaraadelborg.ca

LIFEGUARD REQ’D. P/T lifeguard to work at Shawnigan Lake School’s waterfront. Full NLS certification required, including First Aid. Inquiries to the Risk Manager by phone 250-743-6245 or send an email to: dma@shawnigan.ca MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

MANAGER, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION This is an opportunity to join the amazing team at Providence Farm in a fulltime position responsible for managing all financial matters of this non-profit society, therapeutic community, and working farm. See a full job description at www.providence.bc.ca. Email applications to jobs@providence.bc.ca or mail to Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan, V9L 5L6, by Monday, May 20, 2013. RECEPTIONIST POSITION available at progressive local business. Applicant must enjoy working with the public. Telephone, cash handling and computer skills an asset. Send resumes to tb1764@shaw.ca

The Chemainus Theatre Festival is looking for a head ticket agent. Must have a positive attitude, exceptional customer service, communications, organization and computer skills. Visit our website for complete details. www.Chemainustheatre.ca

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HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders • Hand Buckers • Grader Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

PIONEER HOUSE now hiring FT Line cook experience an asset. Apply with resume to Mark or Matt, 4675 TC Hwy, Duncan, BC. or by email: pioneerhouse@shaw.ca

GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL DENTAL HYGIENIST- we are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for our dental practice for 4 days a week. Digital imaging, chartless, pleasant office in Lake Cowichan. Please forward your resume to ldhc@shaw.ca Attn: Janet.

The Crofton Hotel is looking for staff for the liquor store, cafe & pub. Full and part time positions available. Must be over 19 & have Serving It Right. Fax resumes to 250-748-1850 or call 250-715-7412 HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE/FACTORY PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE (REGULAR FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY) We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with proven skills, energy and leadership to ¿ll the role as a 6ports Programmer II. To succeed in this position, you will bring extensive experience in the development, promotion, implementation, supervision and evaluation of a wide variety of sport related programs, services and special events. Completion of a university degree in a related ¿eld or a college diploma in a related ¿eld plus an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required. You will need three years of practical experience in recreation programming with at least two years of direct supervisory experience. 6trong multi-tasking, organi]ational, prioriti]ation, team motivation, report writing, budget preparation and communication skills are essential. If this sounds like you, we are interested in hearing from you. Please view the full details of this employment opportunity on our website. www.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Certified Hand Fallers Heavy Duty Mechanics Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Simply Blissful Spa Reiki, Shiatsu, Thai Massage & Infrared Sauna Mobile massage services also available. 250-510-1209 or 250-748-3701 Discounts for new clients Like us on Facebook

COUNSELLING COUNSELLING and Therapy for individuals, couples, groups. Specialty in Transpersonal therapy - i.e. growth and transformation; addiction and recovery; depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Contact Janine Nowacka (CCC, M.Ed) 250-709-8510

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOLISTIC HEALTH MAY MASSAGE Special $301/2hr, $50-1hr, $65-1 1/2hr. Call or text 250-510-1963

GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14” wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 firm. Call (250)749-4780.

Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

Terri G formerly from Freestyle Hair Salon Mill Bay. Carol with the purple cane from Victoria is looking for you. Please call 250-658-4279

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

SEASONED firewood, 1 cord split and delivered. $200/cord. Phone 250-701-1964. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

CHAINSAWS WANTED: Used Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws and parts wanted, running or not. Top dollar paid for Stihl 066 saws and parts. 250-748-5427.

GOLD & SILVER BUYER

Coins, Jewelry, scrap gold, mechanical watches, war items, medals, swords, muskets, daggers, bayonets, badges, anything, whale teeth, flensing knives, old diving gear, paintings of cowboys, anything of interest. Will be at OK Tire, Duncan from Monday, May 6th to Saturday, May 11th. 10:30am to 5:00pm.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO APARTMENT sized“Nordheiner-Heintzman” comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

RETIRED CARPENTER wants to do small jobs and installations in your home. Call Jack 250-709-9965

DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc. 250-510-1904 250-743-1225 LAWN and GARDEN. Landscapers and builders. Blasted rock for sale. Call (250)7100008 or (250)748-0932

FLOORING SALE

PAT THE PAINTER

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away

HANDYPERSONS

Free estimates

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

CLEANING SERVICES

JOE’S HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

NOW HIRING

PERSONAL SERVICES

WORK WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

SPORTS PROGRAMMER II

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANER, $25/hr. I am an experienced, reliable, trustworthy hard worker. Excellent ref’s. (250)538-7862 HOUSE CLEANING, professionally trained, $20/hr. Tamara (250)715-8275 I CLEAN ‘TILL YOU BEAM! Spring is here, so don’t miss out on the nice weather by being stuck inside cleaning! 50% off first visit. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-732-4423

ELECTRICAL

Over 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofﬂoors.com

No HST

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Painting, Concrete, Roofing, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing

“You Name It” “We Do It” (250)748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

250-748-5062 HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

Call 250-246-0248

1.877.835.6670

30 yr’s Experience

We ﬁx everything

No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

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

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

STUCCO/SIDING

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

Any size job Free estimates

STUCCO

RICK’S STUCCOING LTD

LANDSCAPING

250-749-4362

PETTER’S YARD Care. 25 yrs exp. Total yard care, pressure washing. Call 250-748-9775.

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

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

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

FENCING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

TREE SERVICES

Duncan Day Labour Inc.

Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362

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

provides a dependable, hardworking team of labourers with all different types of experience and skills that will meet your needs. Flat hourly rates.

www.duncandaylabour.com

(250) 510-2303

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/living room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397 ESTATE SALE: Grandma’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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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

WE BUY HOUSES

COBBLE HILL- Bright 2 Bdrm Apartment, 5 appls, NP/NS. Avail June 1. $875 heat/hydro inclâ€™d. Call (250)888-3586.

DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671

COWICHAN BAY. 1000 sq ft, ocean view, 1 Bdrm, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $900. Hydro, cable, wireless incld. Avail now. (250)246-7109, (250)701-1209

N.CHEMAINUS, STUDIO suite, furnâ€™d or unfurnâ€™d, on 2 acres. $650. inclds heat & hot water. Shared W/D, patio. May 1st. Call (250)246-2393.

DUNCAN (2km south) 1 bdrm spacious, priv entr. F/S, W/D, hydro, cable, internet incld. NON-smoker, no pets. Quiet location. Avail Now. $700. (250)748-5290 after 10am.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE 2-bdrm bsmt, 2000 + sq ft, F/P, hrdwd flrs, bright & spacious, insuite lndry, priv ent, $850 mo + utils. Avail May. 1. (250)743-7899.

DUNCAN, 6128 Pinnacle Rd. 2 bdrm, $1025 or 1 bdrm, $725. incls; W/D, F/S all utilâ€™s. NS, NP. May 1. Refâ€™s req. (250) 748-7119.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE very nice 2 bdrm, sep ent, F/S, D/W, W/D, woodstove, new paint, NS/NP, avail now, $800 + portion of hydro. (250)516-8276.

DUNCAN (near hospital)brand new 1 bdrm suite w/stacking W/D, F/S, M/W, quiet area in new subdivision, on bus route. $725. Avail June 1. 250-710-1947.

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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

CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31â€™x26â€™ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com

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CONDO FOR RENT

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 CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2nd floor. References required, 1 pet considered. N/S preferred. 250-709-1379. DUNCAN- 1 bdrm condo. Bright & clean, main floor. Well maintained & quiet building on McKinstry. Large bdrm w/extra storage. Ensuite laundry. Walking distance to shopping & University. 5 appls, N/S. Parking. Near by storage locker. May 1 (possibly sooner) $775. Will consider Rent to Own. Start building equity today! Call 250-701-0808. DUNCAN, 2 bdrm Condo, clean & quiet, new laminate floors & paint, 5 appls, N/S, no dogs, $800 mo + utils. Call (250)537-2824. DUNCAN: $625 / 1br Apt for rent. This older Apt is above the Mediquip building in Duncan. It is next to 49th Parallel Grocery Store and less than a block from CDH. Tenant must provide 3 ref., DD and 12 post dated cheques. Water is covered however tenant must register for Hydro. Lots of stairs in and no W/D hook up. This Apt in not suitable for kids or dogs. Comes with fridge and stove. Call 250 710-4070. 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. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. now & June 1st, $625, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 (Art) 250-748-1978 (Sylvia) FREE heat, hot water, parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College, pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fields, walking trails, swimming holes and fishing. SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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AVAIL IMMED. Duncan (Industrial area), spacious 1 bdrm + den upper, in suite W/D, F/S, storage. Suits responsible tenant, N/S, N/P, refs reqâ€™d, $750. 250-746-7389 CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniors oriented building, heat included. NS/NP, $625 mo. Please call Art at 250-746-7241. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water, parking, pet considered, $550$875/mo. Call 250-748-7764. Chemainus: Ashley Court. Ground flr unit, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Sm pet ok, avail. now. $775/mo 250-924-6966.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!

Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water. No pets. 1 bdrm suite $590

--------1000 sqâ€™ - 7000 sqâ€™ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view OFFICE SPACE for lease in downtown Cobble Hill. $515 For details call (250)743-1450

COTTAGES CROFTON, NEW small 330 sq ft cottage, 3 pc bath, kit./living rm combined, overlooks beautiful garden, steps to ocean, sm dog cons, no cats, N/S, no partiers, suit 1 person. $600 utils incl. (250)246-9550

DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

Green Door Society 900 sqft space, incl. 4 office spaces, reception, washroom, 2 parking spaces & triple-net. $1600/month Also, one small suite upstairs $330/month. Beautifully Restored Heritage Building and grounds. 250-748-3701, 250-510-1209

NOW AVAILABLE

MILL BAY- 1 bdrm grd level, bright, cheery, quiet, priv ent & prkg. Ocean view, garden, W/D, F/S. N/S. Avail May. 1. $800 mo all inclusive. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Call (250)743-8378.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3 BDRM duplex, 3 bath, W/D hookup. N/S, N/P. 1 (250) 748-2892

CONDO FOR RENT

Quiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top floor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with deck. New flooring and paint. Wood burning fireplace, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker. No pets. Available May/June. $850/m. References required. 250-656-7331 DUNCAN, 3 Bdrm suite, incl F/S,W/D. Refs req. $800+util. 250-748-7808 leave msg. DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ€™s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 inclâ€™s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 IN TOWN, renoâ€™d 3 Bdrm, 2 bath duplex, FS, WD. $1050, avail now. ALSO, renoâ€™d 2 bdrm duplex, FS, WD $850 250-701-1937 No pets

Prime Office Space for lease, Coronation Ave, Duncan. 1000 sqft, parking, wheelchair accessible. (250) 217-1944 michelle.mark@shaw.ca PRIME SHOP FRONT1000sq ft, $1690/mo inclds hydro, garbage, water, etc. 60 Queens Road. Call Ron 250701-7923. 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

RV PADS

3-BDRM UPPER in house. Large deck, fenced back yard Pets, children OK. Heat, hot water incld. Close to town. $1200. negotiable. Avail now. (250)715-1549. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm upper duplex, washer/dryer, quiet, clean, utils incld. NS/NP. May 1st. $875. 250-246-1933.

MILL BAY: Bright 1 bdrm ground level suite on scenic acreage. Incls F/S, cable, hydro & internet. NS/NP, parking & patio, $675. Avail May 1. Call 250-743-2187.

LARGE 1-BDRM, in beautiful house on wooded acreage. 15 mins to Duncan, 5 mins to Lake Cowichan. N/S. $625. inclds utils. (250)749-3854.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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, veterinarian hospital, 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). Rent is negotiable for the right tenant. For more information or to view please call

250.710.4487

MOBILE HOMES & PADS DUNCAN. SMALL 2 bdrm mobile home, Allenby Road Trailer Park. 4 applâ€™s, Avail. now. Refâ€™s, no partiers. $600./mo. (250)715-1076.

Garage Sales

HOMES FOR RENT CROFTON: Clean 1 bdrm, close to shops & ocean. $695/m. Phone 250-246-4257 DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage with privacy, near town, plus attached studio space, gas f/p, 4 applâ€™s, pet considered. $800 + util. Avail immed. (250) 7466383 or (250) 510-6383 DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper floor, 3 applâ€™s, shared laundry. Avail now. $1100 inclâ€™s hydro. Pet considered. Refâ€™s req. (250)737-1613 MAPLE BAY: 3-4 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. $1750. Call 1-780-3814217 New 2 bdrm custom built house in Shawnigan Lake beautiful private treed yard, short walk to village & bus stop. (250)743-9818 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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION ROOMMATE needed ASAP, $600 incl. Hydro/Internet. 2 bdrms avail. Within walking distance to schools, town & buses. Damage dep & 1 ref. req. Dogs welcome. (250) 737-1982

STORAGE DANDY MINI Storage on Joan Ave, assorted mini lockers avail: 4x6, $40. 9x20, $215. 7x9, $79. 6x7, $55. Units are heated. Call (250)709-1379.

SUITES, LOWER 1 Bedroom Suite - Maple Bay. Private entrance, insuite W/D, utilities & wireless internet incl. Pet considered. 1 covered parking spot. Non Smoking. Ref & DD req. Avail now. $650/mo. Call: 250-746-8681 7 minutes north of Duncan. 1 Bdrm level entry. 2 acre property. Private drive & parking. Full kitchen, W/D, full bath. $780. incl. heat/hydro/cble/internet. Small pet consid. Now. 250-746-6481.

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

CHEMAINUS: Fully furnished, lg Bachelor, level entry, sep kitchen, new bathroom, all utilâ€™s & internet, shared laundry by appt. Absolutely no smoking. Quiet creekside home. $595. Avail now. Refâ€™s 250210-0683

OFFICE/RETAIL

CHEMAINUS: June 1st - $625 + DD; 1 bdrm - new carpets, N/S, N/P; gr. floor with patio. Ref. req. 1 (250)416-0616

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.

COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, main floor, heat & elec. incl. Newer carpet & paint. No dogs, Refâ€™s & DD required. $750 mo. Call 250-743-4154

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DUNCAN, office/retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely renoâ€™d. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604820-8929

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CHEMAINUS, 3758 Panorama Cres., Sat & Sun, May. 4th & 5th, 8am-3pm. Motorcycle stuff, car stuff, furniture, clothes, household items, menâ€™s heavy duty work stuff and much, much more! CHEMAINUS- NORTH end Beach Dr., Multi. Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, 8am-4pm. Garden stuff, Collectables & Surprises (no tools or baby items). 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: 1882 Deborah Dr., Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, 102pm. Appliances, A/Câ€™s, furniture, household and more! DUNCAN: 2028 Deborah Place. Sat, May 4, 9-4 pm. Household items, furniture and much more! DUNCAN: 5922 Highland Ave. Off Gibbins Sunday, May 5, 7:30-2. Car books & posters, riding mower, chip/shred, grinder, gas mower, jack stands, ramps, welder, zero grav. chairs, weedeater, edger, shopmate, floor jacks, fountain, creeper, stools, jewellery, hsehld, lots of misc. Too much to list. No earlybirds please. DUNCAN: Sat May 4, 8-2. 5840 Brier Ave DUNCAN. SAT. May 4, 9amnoon. 221 Dogwood Ave, Centennial Heights. DUNCAN: Tons of kids stuff! 2214 Calais Rd. Sat. May 4th, 9-1pm.

DUNCAN: Silver Park Annual Yard Sale! Dozens of units, Sat May 4, 9-2pm. 2885 Boys Rd. (#â€™s 201, 205, 230, 249, 251, 304, 452, 457, 469, 475, 479, 710) Plants, tools, antiques, furniture, baked goods & MORE!!!!! DUNCAN: Vintage swap meet, May 5, 8-2pm at OK Tire. Farm antiques, tractors, trucks, cars, tools & parts. Free admission. Vendors $10. Call John (250)746-7292

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

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3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $850./mo. Call 250748-7992, 250-748-2727, 250709-4825.

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he Cowichan Rugby Clubâ€™s womenâ€™s rugby team finished the season on a high note. Cowichan went to town on the Brit Lions from Vancouver, winning 47-14. â€œIf we would have played like that all year, we would be in a different situation,â€™â€™ noted Cowichan captain Sherry

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,000. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264

2003 Honda Accord, Black, mint cond. Automatic, 109,000 km. Regular servicing by Discovery Honda. $8000 obo. Call Greg 250-618-0997 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

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1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 7467888

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Âž 307-2515 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 1/6-2516 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 3/6-660 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/ 4 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 212 4TH Ave Extension, Ladysmith $1195 3 BR + den 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, shed Âž 6662 Chisholm Trail, Duncan $1200 3 BR + den 1.5 bth home w/ 5 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 1491 Belcarra Rd, Duncan $1250 3 BR 3 bth house w/ 5 apps, dbl garage, 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 2711 Shawnigan Lk Rd, Shawn Lk $1595 3 BR 3 bth home on .5 acre w/ 5 apps, grg Âž 6254 Lower Chippewa Rd, Duncan$1800 4 BR 4 bth home w/ 6 apps, dbl garage, fp Âž 4122 St.Catherines Dr, Cobble Hill$1800 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, den, office For updated info please visit our website at:

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2002 Yamaha Vstar 650 with Voyager Trike kit. Many extras. 38,000 Km. $8500. (250) 743-5661 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1989 TOYOTA â€˜go foreverâ€™ truck. 277,000 km. Decent tires. Standard, 2 wheel drive. CD player. Canopy included. $900 obo. Call 250-749-6760.

1987 BIGFOOT (11.5â€™) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067 1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250245-7259 after 5p.m.

2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decent body, 6.0l diesel. Motor does not run. Comes with cargo partition. Spray-in bed liner on cargo floor. Great parts vehicle, as is where is. Best offer takes it home 250-245-0350. 2000, 26â€™ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

2004 25â€™ Keystone Hornet Lite travel trailer, 1 slide out, sleeps 6, shower/tub, walk around queen bed, A/C, microwave. Suitable to tow w/ 1/2 ton truck. Low mileage, never been off island, winterized annually. Exc. cond. $12,900 obo. Call 250-245-7883.

$39,900 BUYS A BEAUTIFUL Class A 29â€™ Motorhome, in ex cond., ready to go. Also avail tow vehicle 2003 Chev S10 $7,900. 250-746-7808

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2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. OBO (250)732-5928

MARINE BOATS PRISTEEN 17â€™ 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini. Engine has less then 40hrs. Moving must Sale! $10,000. Call (250)745-8100

Rare 37â€™ Bertram Cruiser. $59,000, will consider trades. Survey, pictures, contact info go to: www.bertram37.info 250-758-7105

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Presentation of financial rePorts in accordance with section 814.1 of the local Government act, the financial statements of the cowichan Valley regional District will be presented at the May 8, 2013 Board Meeting. copies of these reports are now available at the regional District office or on our website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. Time: LocaTion:

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Spence. â€œBut, unfortunately, we are done for the year.â€™â€™ Quinn Battye led the scoring with three tries. Stacey Collison, Kacey Mosley, Spence, Caity McCulloch, Jamaina McLeod and Michelle Moore had one apiece, with Moore adding a convert. Players of the game went to Audrey Park at flanker and Moore at scrum half. â€œEveryone got their hands on the ball, there was lots of off-loading that kept the ball moving,â€™â€™ noted Spence.

6:30 p.m. cowichan Valley regional District Board room 175 ingram street DUncan, Bc V9l 1n8

sharon Moss, c.G.a. Manager, finance Division Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Bouchard keeps eyes on birdie

First win cause for a celebration

Duncan Christian School players did well in the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools senior badminton championships at Richmond Christian.

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It takes two to tangle in girls’ exhibition soccer game at the Cowichan Sportsplex, with Rachel Baird of Nanaimo District Secondary School and Rachelle Van Boven of Duncan Christian School running after the ball.

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uncan Christian School girls gave it their best shot but were outmatched in a junior girls’ exhibition soccer game. Nanaimo District Secondary defeated DCS 8-2, the product of a large school taking on a small school junior team with only two Grade 11s and the rest in Grades 8 through 10. Mikayla Cook and Rachelle Van Boven scored the DCS goals. Becky Bazinet’s stellar goalkeeping kept the team in the game. The DCS team was handicapped when Camila and Gabby Delgado had to leave at halftime. Gabby plays on a high performance team in Victoria. It was only 3-2 for Nanaimo when the girls left.

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eedless to say, the Cowichan Pre-Atom Bulldogs were pumped about winning their first game of the Greater Victoria Football Association season. Cowichan knocked off the Sooke Seahawks 34-6 to highlight Week 4, improving their record to 1-3. Cowichan started the game strong, as animal defensive end Brock Lamont got around the offensive line to make multiple quarterback sacks. Defensive guard Nico Harris also penetrated Sooke’s line for tackles. Treyton McCuaig-Jones scored an early touchdown for the Bulldogs followed by a convert pass for two points from quarterback Aiden Lawrence to Jack Napier-Ganley. Napier-Ganley scored back-to-back TDs that put the young Bulldogs well ahead at halftime. “You can really see the team is working well together and this weekend’s game showed that,’’ noted head coach Devon Lawrence. A switch was made at halftime to give the Bulldogs’ back-ups a chance to step up. Sooke scored its first TD of the season, but McCuaig-Jones answered by weaving through the opposition for his second TD of the game. Napier-Ganley later went to quarterback and ‘Moved Like Jagger’ for his third TD. Jaxson Jones and James Morton added points on successful conversions. The Cowichan Atom Bulldogs lost a heartbreaking 14-13 decision to the Sooke Seahawks. It came down to the last minute when Sooke punched the ball in for a TD and the two-point conversion against an exhausted Cowichan squad. The Bulldogs found themselves in a tough situation with a short roster and the kids did what they could to hold the top-scoring team in the division scoreless in the first half. Cowichan scored first on a great run by Carter Price. Philip Schneider and Nicholas Young paired off as fullbacks. Both played strong games. Everyone was asked to play new positions and the Bulldogs came through. Cam Wright played a great game at both linebacker and quarterback, showing hard work and determination throughout the game. A second TD put Cowichan ahead 13-0 at the half. Sooke came back with a TD in the second half and Cowichan held on to the lead until the bitter end. Safety Boston Hardy made a tackle that saved a TD while Killion VennRyan and Taysha McCuaig-Jones played tough and kept everyone to the outside.

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Keeping in shape is a permanent exercise for Cowichan Bay pioneer Albin Falt, who works out regularly at Valley Health and Fitness. Above, he’s presented with a signed card and balloons on his 90th birthday from gym members.

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Inspirational’ is the first word that comes to mind for Valley Health and Fitness members in Cobble Hill when describing Albin Falt of Cowichan Bay. Falt turned 90 years old last Thursday and thought he was going to the gym for his usual workout when escorted there by daughter Camille. Instead, he was met with cake, well-wishers from the gym, family and friends. “I must say this is the nicest club a person can belong to,’’ said Falt, the oldest active member at the gym, when the surprise sunk in and he realized so many people had assembled there in his honour. “I’m off to the next plateau — 100,’’ he said. “I have good people watching over me.’’ Falt works out regularly, sometimes up to five or six times a week. He was truly caught off-guard by the surprise and given the day off from working out to enjoy the festivities. He was presented with a large card with his picture in the middle.

Many of the gym’s faithful signed it and aspire to one day match his physical capabilities at age 90. “It’s pretty amazing to see him do his routines — his cardio and his weights, said Forrest Verbruggen, the manager and co-owner of Valley Health and Fitness. “It’s a good inspiration for others. His physical and mental health are very good.’’ People really appreciate Falt’s presence around the gym in other ways as well, Verbruggen said. “He always has a witty sort of a comment about this or that. And he takes his exercise seriously. “He likes to socialize, of course, and he knows many people here and he exercises seriously, too.’’ The trend toward keeping fit well into the golden years is being seen more often, as people are understanding the wide-spread information about how a healthy lifestyle can prolong life. “There’s a couple of people that are not that far behind,’’ said Verbruggen. “We’ve got a few people that are in their 80s.’’ Verbruggen would like to hear from other gym operators in the valley about their oldest members in a sort of informal challenge, 250-743-0511.

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Brentwood’s J.V. men earn their place on the podium

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The Brentwood College J.V. men’s coxed quad enjoyed its celebrity status during the Brentwood International Rowing Regatta. The crew of Kelly Agnew, Hayden Frisch, Niko Praun, Joel Crumb and cox Tom White, pictured, from left, was the only one from Brentwood to win an event during the prestigious competition on the shores of Mill Bay

last weekend. Legendary athlete Silken Laumann’s presence to present the boys with medals was an added bonus. This weekend, Brentwood’s top senior boys’ and girls’ eight are competing at the opening day regatta in Seattle that attracts an enormous crowd of spectators.

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vertime was kind on two occasions, as the Cowichan Secondary School senior girls’ rugby team won the B.C. sevens championship Saturday at UBC. After beating Abbotsford 17-12 in overtime in the semifinal, Cowichan experienced a taste of deja vu with a victory by the same score over Lord Tweedsmuir in the championship game. Cowichan went into the tournament ranked No. 3, but knew it had a good team capable of winning it all and put it together at the right time. “I am very proud of how the team members handled themselves over the two days,’’ noted Cowichan coach Brad Skene. “The coaching staff demanded a lot out of them in terms of rest, nutrition and recovery, let alone the actual playing of sevens and our team tactics. “Hopefully, the players see the value in the extra effort they put out. Put it together with great performances and we have won a provincial

championship. We were under tremendous pressure in the semifinal and final and our most experienced players were on the field for a large number of minutes but they refused to give in or give up.’’ Positive attitudes and actions of the players in such a stressful environment were impressive, Skene added. He felt the event went a long way toward bonding the group in a special way. The final brought tries from Leah Theobald, Allie White and Adrienne Saari. White also kicked a conversion. The final featured 10-minute halves instead of the usual seven. Skene noted Tweedsmuir had some gifted athletes who caused problems for Cowichan throughout the game. But Cowichan prevailed with strong team play and by sticking to the game plan. Theobald scored an early unconverted try and Cowichan looked to be in control at halftime but knew five points likely wouldn’t be enough. Tweedsmuir exploited a couple of Cowichan mistakes to score two tries while converting one. Cowichan fell behind 12-5,

Speed and tactical talent combine to give Cowichan Secondary School’s girls’ rugby players their place as the best sevens unit in B.C. the same as in the previous semifinal, but responded with time running out. White backed herself up through a gap and scored a converted try to tie the game. Three minutes into suddendeath overtime, Darien Hobday forced her way to five metres of the goal line when Cowichan was awarded a penalty for infringing on the Hobday tackle. Saari alertly took a quick tap penalty and dove over the

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line to win the game and the tournament with Tweedsmuir players turning their backs and retreating. White scored all the points in the semifinal with three tries and a conversion against defending champion Abbotsford. “Sevens is already exhausting but moving into extra time we found enough energy to play hard defence and find a few gaps on offense,’’ noted Skene. White shot through a hole and completed the hat trick

with her try in the first five minutes of sudden death. In pool play, Cowichan handled Seaquam 22-5, Walnut Grove 41-0 and Lord Byng 22-5. Theobald (2), White, Shania Pronk and Hobday scored tries in the Seaquam win, with a conversion from White. Theobald was on fire again against Walnut Grove with three tries while White, Hobday, Kristin Paddle and Sam Jory added singles. Alison

Franks and Britnie Hearsey combined for three conversions. White’s two tries and a conversion led the way against Lord Byng. Theobald and Hobday contributed single tries. The quarterfinal playoff pitted Cowichan against Robert Bateman. Cowichan won 17-0 on two tries by Theobald and one from Jory, setting the stage for the two overtime thrillers that decided the title.

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did,’’ said Chrysler, who was honoured with a cake and roses during Monday’s windup for being the head coach of the clinic and developing the FitWalk, Learn To Run, 5K and 10K programs. The three main organizers are assisted by more than 20 volunteer group leaders. “I would say it’s possibly our best clinic ever,’’ said Chrysler. The best part of it is the regular donation to the Co-

wichan Sportsplex, totalling some $62,000 over the years with another $5,000 expected from the latest venture that began in February. “It’s the leaders that are coaching the people,’’ said Chrysler. “I give them their training programs, their maps.’’ More than half of the clinic group made the Times Colonist 10K its goal, according to Frank.

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Twenty years of clinic leadership assisting runners and walkers is celebrated with Sheron Chrysler, left. A large group of 77 people participated in the clinic this year, above, and 52 of them made nine out of the 12 sessions. That’s quite remarkable considering the clinic spanned spring break and Easter.

heron Chrysler is quick to deflect the credit. Even though she’s been involved in all 20 years of the CeeVacs Road Runners walk-run clinics, Chrysler praises the efforts of Janine Frank and Sandra Whiting as co-organizers. “They did just as much as I

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