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ix schools from an original list of 10 will be closed as part of School District 79’s restructuring to a kindergarten to Grade 7 elementary and Grade 8 to 12 secondary configuration. A.B. Greenwell, Ecole Mill Bay, Koksilah, Somenos and Yount elementary schools will be closed as of June 30 and the Charles Hoey Victoria Cross facility as of Dec. 31, superintendent Joe Rhodes announced Wednesday night at Cowichan Secondary School. Alex Aitken, Crofton and Alexander elementary schools were spared. Duncan Primary will continue to house Cowichan Valley Open Learning Cooperative that will also access facilities at Duncan Elementary. A budget of $81,835,263 was given first and second reading for 2013-14. There was very little reaction from the crowd that packed into the Cowichan Secondary School gym as the new configurations for 2013-14 were made public.

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“I’ve been through school closures before, but never with the complexity that exists in the Cowichan Valley,’’ said Rhodes. “I have ample confidence we’ll be in a better place going forward than we’re in today. “When I review the challenge with my heart, I struggle. I know the value of place. I know the commitment many, many people have given to develop place.’’ The most important part of the restructuring, Rhodes and official Trustee Mike McKay said, was to maintain the best possible services for students. “The focus is on the road ahead,’’

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said McKay. “The focus is on making sure we have the capacity to deliver programs and services to all of our kids. “This will be an emotional evening,’’ he conceded. “Our challenge is simple. We have more priorities than resources we have to deal with those priorities.’’ Another major announcement was a transportation levy of between $200 and $400 per family per year, depending on family size. Financial need applications will be considered. Also revealed was a plan to sell the board office — potentially as the new site for the North

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Cowichan-Duncan RCMP detachment — and relocate to other district sites. The number of education directors will be cut from three to two, with duties re-allocated to other positions, effective July 31. The district will continue to review the management structure as employees retire or resign. Senior staff worked with McKay through 90 days of meetings, to arrive at its complex decisions. “We have managed to focus on what is important, which is kids and their future,’’ said McKay. “We need to establish a framework that’s sustainable over time and we believe we are doing that.’’ “When the proverbial dust settles, we in the district will be in a better place to support our vulnerable learners,’’ said Rhodes. “What this process has revealed we have a community divided,’’ he continued. “Moving forward, we need to work together.’’ Many people spoke passionately at previous meetings about the need to maintain middle schools for a variety of reasons. more on A10

he switch to an elementary-secondary school configuration means big changes throughout School District 79. Following are the series of recommendations for the 2013-14 school year presented to official trustee Mike McKay and passed during Wednesday night’s open board meeting at Cowichan Secondary School. See the school district website for more details on these matters. North Zone • develop a performing arts dual credit program with Vancouver Island University and connect with the local fine arts community, including the Chemainus Theatre. • direct the Superintendent of Schools to identify organizations serving community needs that would be suitable to locate in surplus space within North Zone schools. • approve catchment areas for Chemainus Community Elementary School and Crofton Elementary School as shown on maps dated May 15. • direct the superintendent of schools to establish a task force to examine ways to retain students in the North Zone schools. Central Zone • discontinue the rural traditional program as of June 30. • rename the following schools as of July 1: Mount Prevost Middle School becomes Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary; Quamichan Middle School becomes Cowichan Secondary School - Quamichan Campus; and Ecole Duncan Elementary becomes Duncan Elementary School. • approve catchment areas for Tansor, Alexander, Khowhemun and Alex Aitken elementary schools as shown on maps dated May 15. • establish kindergarten to Grade 7 single track English elementary configuration at the following schools: Alexander, Alex Aitken, Drinkwater, Khowhemun, Maple Bay and Tansor elementary schools. • establish kindergarten to Grade 7 single track French immersion elementary configuration at Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary. • establish a Grade 8 to 12 dual track English/ French configuration at Cowichan Secondary School and its Quamichan campus. more on A10

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The election, inside the numbers

He are Elections B.C.’s voting results as of May 15, 9 a.m. Final-count results will be released May 27. Of B.C.’s 85 seats, the Liberals won 50, NDP 33, Green Party, 1, and Vicki Huntington was the lone independent winner. Cowichan Valley riding: NDP Bill Routley, 9,923 votes, represent-

ing 39.9% of the vote; Liberal Steve Housser, 8,786, 35.41%; Green Party Kerry Davis, 4,662, 18.8%; B.C. Conservative Damir Wallener, 1,132, 4.56%, Independent Heather Campbell, 310, 1.25% Cowichan Valley riding turnout: 24,813 votes of 42,312 eligible, 58.6% turnout. Nanaimo-North Cowichan riding:

NDP Doug Routley, 10,538 votes representing 46.45% of the vote; Liberal Amanda Jacobson, 6,984, 30.78%; Green Party Mayo McDonough, 3,043, 13.41%; B.C. Conservative John Sherry, 1,465, 6.46%; Independent Murray McNab, 592, 2.61%; Independent P. Anna Paddon, 65, .29%. Nanaimo-North Cowichan riding turnout: 22,687 votes of 40,230 eligible; 56.2% turnout.

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Doug Routley hugs supporter Linda Brown at the Ladysmith Legion Tuesday after receiving news of his successful re-election bid in Nanaimo-North Cowichan.

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Election: Bittersweet night for incumbent re-elected amidst provincial disappointment Lindsay Chung

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oug Routley will serve a third term as MLA in Nanaimo-North Cowichan. The NDP incumbent, who had served as this area’s MLA for eight years, was declared the winner in Tuesday night’s provincial election shortly before 10 p.m. “This is our province,” he told cheering supporters, many clad in orange. “That hasn’t changed. That’s the same as it was this morning, and it’s the same as it will be tomorrow. These are our communities, and we will be there for people, and I can’t wait to get down to that work.” Routley held the lead throughout the night. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday night, with all 136 ballot boxes reported, preliminary results from Elections B.C. showed Routley winning with 10,188 votes, followed by Liberal Amanda Jacobson with 6,891. Trailing in third place was Green Party candidate Mayo McDonough with 2,945

votes, followed by B.C. Conservative candidate John Sherry (1,442 votes) and independent candidates Murray McNabb (584 votes) and P. Anna Paddon (62 votes). Routley was clearly happy to win in this riding, but he expressed disappointment that, provincially, the Liberals were on track to win a majority. “For me, it’s mostly disappointing because this was an experiment in running a campaign differently and being positive, and apparently that hasn’t worked,” he said. “I feel people have been scared away from a future that could have been very different. In any case, what we need to remember right now are the people who need us, who need us to be strong in the roles we play in the legislature, who need us to be strong in the roles we play in the community, as we continue to defend people from an agenda that we don’t agree with.” Routley spoke about needing to remember seniors in care and forestry workers who are seeing their jobs shift away in the form of raw logs leaving this province, and about needing to defend our coast.

“We’re going to have to stand with First Nations, we’re going to have to stand with communities along the threatened route of that pipeline, we’re going to have to stand with people on the coast to protect this province,” he said. “We’ve been doing that, and we’ll have to continue to do that, and we will continue to do that.” Jacobson was both incredibly happy with the night’s local results and proud of her fellow Liberal candidates who ran “amazing campaigns.” This was Jacobson’s first campaign experience and one she chose to describe as “amazing.” “It was a learning experience for sure,” she added, “and I don’t think there’s any losing in any way, shape or form for me in this. It’s been amazing — just unreal.” Jacobson wasn’t surprised by the night’s Liberal victory. “I wouldn’t say ‘unexpected,’” Jacobson said. “We’ve been hearing this on the ground for a while. There’s a lot of support for the Liberals out there. I think that this result shows where people were lying all the way around.”

ncumbent NDP Bill Routley won his Cowichan Valley seat for a second term, but his party lost a stunning battle to B.C.’s Liberal party Tuesday. “It’s not the night we’d hope for; wow,” Routley said, with wife Charmaine and granddaughter Sarah Dechamps at this side. “This is definitely a shock for all of us.” His numbed supporters watched results at Cowichan Bay’s Oceanfront Grand Hotel as the Liberals under Premier Christy Clark stretched their majority — 50 seats compared to a former 45, with most polls counted Tuesday — in a reversal of what most polls predicted. Routley was humble about his win, after distancing Liberal hopeful Steve Housser by about 1,200 votes — 9,923 Routley; 8,786 Housser — with just one ballot box left to report at 11:30 p.m. He changed his victory speech to reflect the Liberals’ win, despite a strong NDP stronghold on the island — that re-elected NDP Doug Routley in Nanaimo-North Cowichan. Bill Routley was reluctant to admit the Liberals’ attack ads against NDP leader Adrian Dix — elected in VancouverKingsway — were the deciding factor in Clark’s landslide. “I really hate to think (the NDP) taking a positive approach would be the wrong thing to do in B.C.,” he said, pointing to the Liberals’ “American-style” negative campaign.

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interviews with representation from stakeholders, so the community actually chooses,” he said. “The person should be the right fit. I could be here for a couple more months.” If he leaves before his replacement’s picked, Staff Sgt. Jack MacNeill will fill the gap. Hewco was happy with his local legacy. “I’m quite proud we were able to resolve the (Jones and Stone) homicides with the William Elliott (arrest). “We also made an impact with our Prolific Offender Management Program, targeting the few offenders causing most of the property crime and drugs (trafficking) — and our stats show that. “We also made some headway with our new facility,” he said of plans to replace his detachment’s cramped, damp headquarters. “That’s huge. I didn’t want to leave before that’s completed. I’m sure that’s still a huge priority for North Cowichan council.”

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Liberals need to listen to some clear messages

Election 2013: no need for the same old government to give us the same old results

o weeks of hard campaigning and debate have led us to the same place we began. Doug and Bill Routley will continue as the chosen representatives of Cowichan Valley voters. And they will continue to be voices of opposition against a majority Liberal government in the halls of the Victoria legislature. We hope just because the status quo has returned we do not have to expect the status quo to continue. Regardless of which party or candidate found favour, a few messages were very loudly and very clearly Address three delivered on the campaign trail. And it is incumbent on our government to answer by things Coand taking action. wichan seems listening Number one on the list is the soil dump being proposed in the Shawniunited on gan Lake watershed. It’s hard to find a local resident in favour of the idea. The candidates were united against it. Local government is against it. The message was clear: soil dumps in watershed areas are a stupid risk; and communities need to have a say in such decisions. We expect legislative changes that protect watersheds from similar operations, and regulations that make similar proposals subject to local government approval. Number two is education funding. Under Mike McKay the Cowichan Valley School District has adopted a number of drastic changes in order to set us up long-term to deal with dwindling enrolment, changes previous boards were unwilling to make. Cowichan voters reluctantly made that sacrifice. We expect the newly-elected government to respond with adequate funding so we don’t have to go through this pain yet again. Finally, the Cowichan River needs local hands on the wheel. We expect the government to create an authority to do just that. All this is doable. Just get it done.

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Reconfiguring an entire school district properly means more than simply picking a system and forcing the pieces to fit that system. The Grade 8 to 12 configuration has worked well in many districts for many years. It has worked well in the north end of our district. Ultimately, quality teachers and the resources we give them trumps any grade configuration.

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Stepping back for a healthier look at politics Patrick Hrushowy

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funny thing happened to me on the way to an election; I discovered my heart wasn’t in it — quite literally! I had signed on as Steve Housser’s campaign chairman; determined to put together a team that would do everything reasonably possible to get Steve elected. I respected him as a candidate and like him as a man. We were on the cusp of the official campaign when my heart started doing weird and unpleasant things. The damned thing would leap and bounce around inside my rib cage so hard I was convinced that people standing around me must have been able to hear the gyrations. This was happening multiple times an hour and would sometimes wake me at night.

Then came the stabbing chest pains whenever I exerted myself physically. Sometimes the two symptoms would occur together, especially under stressful conditions. Cue the red lights flashing and the warning siren! Next was the visit to the family doctor, followed by a referral to a heart specialist with a “suspicion” of angina. I informed Steve I needed to back away from the campaign somewhat until the heart thing was sorted out. He understood, but asked me to stay close to help out and that others would carry more of the load of leadership. Well, it didn’t work out that way and I finally made the decision to step away completely. Now, anyone who knows me is familiar with the fact I can be obsessive about partisan politics. It’s played a major role in my life since I was a young reporter working for The Province in Vancouver. I worked in,

Kids on the cusp of their teenage years are a special breed — poised between wide-eyed innocence and naivete and eye-opening indoctrination into the world of adult situations and decision-making. Separating them from the “little kids” and the “emerging adults” is a good thing for their development. Middle schools work and their loss is a loss for our kids.

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volunteered with and generally thought of nothing other than seeing the world through the lens of politics. How was I going to quit politics cold turkey — in the middle of an election campaign, for gosh sakes? You know what? It wasn’t that hard, as long as I kept my distance! And, the symptoms subsided. Other than feeling more than a little guilt about leaving Steve and a number of my friends in a lurch, it was kind of nice to sit back and watch what was going on. My personal preference in politics remains somewhat to the right of centre but I am no longer caught in the trap of having it go my way — or else! I remain intensely interested in politics but my focus is shifting toward thoughts of reforming our system – right up to and including our parliamentary structure that guarantees struggle and discord.

Back to my heart: the specialist told me he could find nothing wrong. In fact, my heart is quite healthy for someone somewhat north of 65. The chest pains, it seems, involved a nerve that was getting pinched when I stressed myself. Same with the heart seemingly trying to bounce out of my chest — stress! So, my friends, there is life after obsessive politics. I have a wealth of experience and insight and I intend to put it to good use exploring how we can make our prized democracy work better for us. Patrick Hrushowy is the president of the Cowichan Valley constituency association of the B.C. Liberal Party. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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YOUR TURN

What are your thoughts about the outcome of Tuesday’s B.C. election? “I was disappointed. I was hoping the NDP would get in. I think polls are inaccurate, which is obvious now.”

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“I was pretty surprised we didn’t get an NDP majority. I thought it was a lockdown. The Liberals’ ad campaign was more successful than anticipated.”

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

Trustees took high road, paper should have done the same

Local control over local water and forest lands needed

Dear editor An aspiring MLA approached me during a public function. I turned to find an outstretched hand and a smiling face. There was no escape so I shook the hand. This led to engagement: “what issues were important to me?” Well, as a matter of fact, I am very concerned about B.C.’s Private Managed Forest Land Act. This legislation places complete control over all private forest land into the hands of the owners themselves. This means the majority of the Cowichan Valley’s watershed is now managed for the narrow selfinterests of a few, mostly absent, landlords. Stewardship of these forests is conducted to maximize corporate return without the sanction of local communities, which depend upon and live within these watersheds. Little account is taken of the public interest when it comes to comprehensive ecosystem management or cumulative effects over time. “But,” protested the would-be MLA, “this is private land.” Yes, I agreed; however, even our private lands should be managed with due respect to the health and welfare of our neighbours. He feigned agreement as his restless eyes searched for a new, less problematic, hand to shake. It was disturbing to me how completely ignorant this gentleman was of the legislation and its vast impact on Cowichan citizens. Not only was he unaware of the Private Managed Forest Land Act, he did not understand that as a potential member of government, he could change this legislation for the benefit of his constituents. Roger Wiles Duncan

McKay better alternative than ﬁred trustees and their phoney last stand

Dear editor Mike McKay has been thoughtful, fair and honest in his role as school district trustee. The elected board was none of these things. I say this with the greatest respect for those honorable board members who have in the past given their time and efforts in this capacity. We’re all grateful to them I’m sure. My contempt is saved for the union stooges on those boards who pretended to serve the community, while really serving the B.C. Federation of Labour.

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In my opinion: new path needed

Andrew Leong

Volunteers Len Bakker and John Duifhuis of the Cowichan Valley Food Basket helped unload food from the back of a pickup. The Sahtlam ﬁre department collected 904 pounds of food that members canvassed from the Sahtlam community throughout April and made the delivery to the food bank late last month. The B.C. Liberals never cut education funding and anyone who says they did is lying and is therefore a liar. But what did we hear from this partisan board, week after week? Blatant lies told hysterically, kids used as pawns to further an anti-Liberal, pro-NDP agenda, and a sickeningly phony ‘heroic’ last stand — all for the sake of the kids, of course. If we can’t trust school board candidates to be honest about their agendas, which we can’t, then we’re better off without these elections whatever the alternative. John Brackenbury Cowichan Bay

Editorial just more tail-wagging for the overdogs

Dear editor Your May 8 editorial attacking MLA Bill Routley was pathetic. Nice to see you take off the gloves and valiantly stand up for the overdogs. Nothing new here folks. Move on. It is just the News Leader Pictorial suckholing to the establishment again. Richard Hughes comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Police station plan ignores North Cowichan’s own OCP

Dear editor The proposal by North Cowichan council to build a much needed new police station on sensitive wetlands in the Somenos Lake Conservation Area is so extraordinary as to

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be beyond belief. Not only is this important wildlife refuge located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, it is also outside the urban containment boundary established by the official community plan approved in 2011. Until now, many people might have thought the OCP offered protection for this ecologically vital habitat. So the application to remove it from the ALR and to extend the urban containment boundary, all to accommodate the muni’s own development proposal, must seem a stab in the back of the most cynical kind. How this proposal could have come this far is difficult to understand. It does not stand even the most cursory examination in the light of the OCP’s first principle: Sustainability; or its first goal: preserve our rural setting. Where is council’s own Climate Action Advisory Committee on this file? Where are all those councillors who professed support for the environment at election time? Where is the mayor who has gone on record time and time again stating his support for protection of the natural environment? Here is a line that cannot be crossed. This monstrous betrayal of the public trust must not be allowed to go forward. Tom Masters Chemainus

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he school board trustees who filed the Restoration Budget in 2012 may or may not be reinstated. After being fired by the provincial government, Cowichan trustees did call for an immediate byelection to allow our community to judge our actions. We worked hard to secure this outcome and understood it was the typical path followed after other school board firings in the province. We were prepared for whatever consequence the byelection offered. The education minister at the time was widely quoted as refusing to hold an election in Cowichan believing the same people would be re-elected — his words not mine. Meanwhile, the ministry‘s preference was to impose an unelected individual on Cowichan to enforce its agenda. This agenda can only be depicted as one which compels dismantlement and privatization. We shall now see if the outcome of the public consultations which the district has staged will echo the written and spoken views of the families and employees who depend on our schools. Even more, we shall then reflect on whether the massive deconstruction of our system in order to carve another $3.7 million away will be done in the best interests of our children – all our children. Whether this paper agreed with the stance Cowichan trustees took in 2012 or not, in designing the final budget for 2012-13 the trustees took the position they did in order to meet all elements of our responsibilities under the school act. Though the act does require a balanced budget, it also commands school boards to meet the educational expectations and aspirations of their communities in providing appropriate learning opportunities for all children. Under the circumstances, we knew we could not do both. Armed with figures from senior staff, trustees also knew the projections for the years to come would scour another $15 million from our district operation. When you have sought the privilege of representing your community, your conscience as well as all your experience and knowledge must swing into action. We could not continue on the same road. So here we are. This newspaper could have — over the years — chastised previous boards for the easy, obedient march it took while balancing budgets on the backs of our children and our frontline workers. The unmet needs in our schools received hardly a glance. Instead, the News Leader Pictorial has chosen repeatedly to focus its considerable venom uselessly on a few ordinary individuals who ran transparent campaigns to defend our schools and attempted to open a dialogue with the only revenue provider we could effectively rely on — our provincial government. In my view, it is the mandate of any honourable news source to go wide by shedding light on all issues which affect its community and keep the hysterical, self-involved vitriol to itself. Eden Haythornthwaite was the chairwoman of the Cowichan Valley school board fired last summer for submitting a deficit budget.

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Trades training centre among new ideas

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Many students in School District 79 will be attending new schools in the fall based on closures and the reconﬁguration to a predominant elementarysecondary model. North Zone Parents can expect no change with Grades 8 to 12 at Chemainus Secondary School and K to 7 at Chemainus, Thetis Island and Crofton elementarys. “We need to develop middle years learning,’’ said Superintendent Joe Rhodes. Central Zone Somenos, Koksilah and Charles Hoey are all being closed at the end of June. K to 7 elementary will be located at Tansor, Drinkwater, Khowhemun, Maple Bay, Alex Aitken and Alexander Elementary, with K to 7 French immersion at Ecole Mount Prevost. Grades 8 to 12 will be accommodated at Cowichan Secondary School and the Quamichan campus. The Adult, Middle Alternate and Distance Learning will be relocated to Duncan Elementary. The Charles Hoey adult centre will also go to the Duncan Elementary facility once it’s ready, according to Rhodes. The Somenos population will be moved to Tansor while “the Koksilah population, we can meet their needs through Khowhemun and Alexander,’’ said Rhodes. West Zone The vacant A.B. Greenwell and relocated Yount elementary schools are being closed at the end of June. Kindergarten to Grade 4 will be at Palsson Elementary. There will be Grade 4 to 7 Elementary and Grade 8 to 12 Secondary at Lake Cowichan School. South Zone Mill Bay Elementary is being closed June 30. K to 7 English Elementary will be at Bench, George Bonner and Discovery. K to 7 French immersion is now at the renamed Ecole Cobble Hill. Cobble Hill students will move to George Bonner. The Grade 6 students at Bonner will stay there for their Grade 7 year. Grade 8 to 12 is at Frances Kelsey, with a middle years focus for Grade 8 and direct instruction in Grades 9 and 10 in strategies and skills needed to be successful in an increasingly self-paced learning environment in Grades 10 to 12. “It is no longer a school of choice,’’ said Rhodes. “It is a community school.’’ For further details on all the changes, consult the school district website.

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• relocate the Cowichan Valley Adult Learning Centre to Duncan Elementary School. • relocate the Middle Alternate Program to Duncan Elementary School. • establish the Koksilah Trades Training Centre on the former Koksilah Elementary School site and pursue trades training opportunities with post-secondary institutions, First Nations and other organizations. • identify organizations serving community needs that would be suitable to locate in surplus space within Central Zone schools. • engage Graham, Hoffart, Mathiasen Architects to update the Project Identification Report to reflect a Grade 8 to 12 configuration for a new secondary school in Duncan. West Zone • rename Lake Cowichan Secondary School as Lake Cowichan School as of July 1. • approve catchment areas

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for Palsson Elementary and Lake Cowichan School as shown on maps dated May 15. • establish a kindergarten to Grade 4 single track English Elementary configuration at Palsson Elementary School; establish a Grade 4 to 7 single track English Elementary program at Lake Cowichan School; establish a Grade 8 to 12 single track English Secondary Program at Lake Cowichan School. • establish a task force to examine ways to retain students in West Zone schools. • engage a consultant to update the Project Identification Report for a new elementary school at Lake Cowichan. South Zone • rename the following schools as of July 1: George Bonner Middle School becomes George Bonner Elementary School; Cobble Hill Elementary School becomes Ecole Cobble Hill Elementary. • establish kindergarten to Grade 7 single track English Elementary configuration

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McKay: funding formula needs fixing from A1 “That is at the heart of the struggle that we had to wrestle with,’’ Rhodes said. “We know middle school years’ education could be done well outside of a middle school structure.’’ The result of the K-7, 8-12 format means virtually no change in the north end. But the other zones have a variety of changes, new catchment areas, slightly different school names and more. Along with structural change, there will be educational change, he said. McKay acknowledged the funding formula as it exists with the province needs to be fixed “so we get to something that’s sustainable over the long term.’’ McKay said there is still some work to be done. “We have never said the decisions made will solve everything,’’ he said. “Yes, there will need to be other reductions. We will try to keep the reductions away from the classroom as much as possible.’’

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aude Joe is being proactive while the wait continues for husband Felix Paige to receive a double lung transplant in Vancouver. Joe has organized a fundraiser to assist with the considerable travel and living expenses that have already occurred, and will be necessary later once a surgery date is set for Cowichan Tribes’ Paige. There will be a lunch/fundraiser on Monday, the Victoria Day holiday, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Somena Longhouse kitchen followed by a loonie-toonie auction from 2 to 4 p.m. and Joe said the public is welcome. She’s been scouring the community for auction donations. “We’ve been going back and forth to Vancouver for a couple of years now for tests and stuff,’’ said Joe. “They can’t pinpoint what caused it. He has the scarring of the lungs.’’ Paige is 53, “younger than most recipients,’’ said Joe of such transplants. “When he was first diagnosed, he was told he had three to five years to live,’’ said Joe. “I’m assuming if he gets it (the surgery), he could get 20-plus years.’’ Joe said an experimental drug option was presented to her husband in January. They felt it best to stay with more conventional medication that’s helped with acid

Felix Paige with wife Maude Joe. reflux. “We knew in January he was up for a transplant and they were putting him on a list,’’ said Joe. “But there were tests ahead of time for him to go through.’’ One month has passed since the couple received notification it would probably be three months before a surgery date was confirmed. Joe is anticipating it will be a bit longer. “We’re thinking the end of August, beginning of September when that ballpark frame of time is,’’ said Joe. In the meantime, they wait. The transplant will eventually be done at Vancouver General Hospital. “On our last appointment, we discovered he’ll have to live in Vancouver for up to six months,’’ said Joe. “It all depends on his recovery rate.’’ Paige has a full-time job and an-

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Experienced Kitchen Help Team Bonterra Pizza is looking for an experienced kitchen individual who is joyful and can work in a fast paced environment that is growing leaps and bounds and understands what working in a team environment can do. If you want to work with a locally owned business who tries to use locally produced products, this job may be for YOU! If you are open to working in a organization that is open 7 days a week and only closed 1 day a year, this job may be for YOU!. If you want to be working in an organization that cares for its community and what happens in it, this job may be for YOU! You will learn all aspects of the business to increase your ability to work within a cohesive environment. Salary is negotiable depending on your experience and abilities to engage with the rest of the team. If this job feels right for you, please feel free to drop your resume off at the shop or email to info@bonterrapizza.com. No phone calls please. If you haven’t tried one of our fabulous pizzas, we are located above Mason’s Store in Shawnigan Lake.

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courtesy Maude Joe other part-time job in Nanaimo. Joe works fulltime as well, but the time away from work through the process has taken a financial and emotional toll. Fortunately, Joe is a registered care aide so she can take care of that aspect herself to save money. “What we’re fundraising for is to be able to continue to get our bills paid,’’ said Joe. “I’m ball-parking for six months there.’’ Paige has to be very careful with his health while awaiting surgery. “When he gets the flu, it’s very easy for him to get pneumonia,’’ said Joe. She said signs will be posted around the Cowichan Tribes administration offices to guide people to the fundraiser site. Anyone who would still like to make a cash donation or contribute an auction item can contact Joe at 250-510-4901.

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he North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP and South Island Traffic Services conducted a road safety initiative last Friday in conjunction with ICBC and the Cowichan Community Policing Speed Watch program. Speed boards were set up to monitor vehicles travelling north on the Trans-Canada Highway past the Old Farm Market and heading south past Green Road. After only two hours, the Speed Watch stations tracked more than 8,500 vehicles and 1,200 exceeded the posted speed limit by 10 kilometres per hour or more. “Drivers are reminded that with the approaching summer comes increased traffic so allow extra time to get to your destination,’’ noted North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP Cpl. Jon Stuart.

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will create you a piece of art that will have your name written all over it. If rings are what you’re after, be sure to visit The Gold Silver Guy. This downtown Duncan business carries a varied and irreplaceable selection of graduation rings, wedding bands and gifts that will unite any momentous celebration in life, full-circle. On the same note, have you ever considered how similar graduation ceremonies and weddings really are in their essentials for success? Both require plenty of hard work, dresses, shoes, tuxedos, suits, accessories, flowers, hairstylists, estheticians-maybe, and of course, good company and cake from Dolce Bakery! Have you ever seen how intricate and beautiful each custom-made cake and cupcake really is? If you can dream it, Dolce Bakery can make it, but be sure to order ahead of time because every single item in this bakery is hand-made with love. Whereas a wedding may take several months to plan and means adult commitments, graduating is a process that takes nearly two decades or more, in order to simply begin an adult life. However, despite their differences, they are both celebrations where the outcome is definitely worth the work, and downtown Duncan is here to help you bring the finishing touches to such important summer milestones. Enjoy the sun and life’s upcoming celebrations. Wishing you all the best from your friends at the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Association!

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July 24 1963 – May 9 2013 It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of our brother Bruce Doyle. Bruce lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday May 9th, at the age of 49. He now joins his mother Sue, father Jim and his brother Doug. Bruce leaves behind his partner Lucy Charles, his sister Barb Doyle, her children Melisa and Douglas, his brother Patrick (Janine), and his children Trinity and Zachary, and many other loving family members and friends. Bruce was an honor roll student at Shawinigan Lake Boys School. He excelled at rugby during his time there. He moved on in life to become a master carpenter. Perfection in his trade was important to Bruce. We would like to mention Jay Vinden – Bruce’s best friend and partner in crime. Bruce always said he’d die for Jay, and almost did in a bear incident not too long ago. Also, Cam Graham was always there for Bruce, a brother from another mother. Bruce had a huge heart and a will always be remembered for the presence he brought to a room and the sparkle in his eye. He was a fan of fun - Bruce lived, he laughed and he loved.

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We will miss him. The beauty of the trees, The softness of the air, The fragrance of the grass Speaks to me. The summit of the mountain, The thunder of sky, The rhythm of the sea Speaks to me. The strength of fire, The taste of salmon, The trail of sun, Life that never goes away They speak to me, and my heart soars. –Chief Dan George. A Celebration of life for Bruce will be held at Shawinigan Lake Legion on Friday, May 24, at 2:00 pm .

KUSHNER, Philip November 7, 1938 – May 8, 2013

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Kushner at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He is now reunited with his wife Dorte who passed away in 2004. Mourning his loss are his son Trevor (Deanna) and daughter Tammy (Kevin). Granddaughters Anika and Hannah and grandsons Tristan and Shae will miss their Grandpa every day. Phil was born on the family homestead in Spirit River Alberta. It was on the farm that he developed his tireless work ethic. After settling on Vancouver Island with Dorte and the twins in 1970, Phil worked for over 30 years as a truck driver for Doman Industries and then Trans-Isle Freightways. Dad was a volunteer in the purest form and loved to give his time to his friends and community. He joined the Duncan Volunteer Fire Hall in 1977 and after 20 distinguished years of service, retired as a Captain and Life Member in 1999. Phil also spent countless weekends umpiring for Duncan Junior Baseball and was a dedicated Lions Club member during his retirement. A special thank you to the Nurses at the Cowichan Dialysis Unit and to Dr. Brian Bass for their compassionate care during his battle with Cancer. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phil’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Foundation. A celebration of life will be held between 1pm and 4pm, Saturday, June 1 at the Duncan Fire Hall. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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Martin and Heather Cameron of Chemainus, B.C. are ‘tickled pink’ to become first time grandparents to granddaughter, Cortana Catherine Cameron, born to Scott and Jenn Cameron of Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 at 5:11 A.M. Cortana weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her Auntie Tracy and Uncle Jason are equally thrilled!

Welcome to our family, Cortana!

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is accepting your penny donations year round!

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

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

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Save the Bread Van!

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.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BEECH AVENUE WATERMAIN UPGRADE ʹ PHASE 2 The City of Duncan requests quotations for the installation of a replacement watermain, decommissioning of existing watermain, and installation of storm sewer and appurtenances on Beech Avenue, from Wharncliffe Road to Marchmont Road, and Oak Street from Beech Avenue to the East End. The Schedule of Quantities and copy of the design drawings (Project No.: 2012.065 sheets C01 to C06) can be downloaded from www.duncan.ca under Jobs, Z&W͛Ɛ & Tenders. Quotes must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside with the above project number and description and received prior to May 23, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.: City of Duncan, City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3. There will be a voluntary on site meeting May 16, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Comments and questions can be directed to Chris Desautels, Engineering Technologist, via telephone 250-746-5321 or email chris@duncan.ca.

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FOUND BACKPACK on Sat, May 11. Call to identify (250)743-1108. FOUND: BIBLE, Koksilah Rd. (Duncan), May. 5th. Call (250)746-5129. FOUND KEYS: found on Trunk Rd near Duncan Mall On May 13. 8 keys & unique coin. Please call the News Leader Pictorial to identify (250)746-4471, or come by the office at 5380-2 TCH, beside The Brick.

TRAVEL TRAVEL TULALIP CASINO Resort, June 17-20 Forest Coach Tours call 888-248-4525

CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Babysitters available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. We have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 2 years experience babysitting. We are 12, 13 & 16 years old and are very responsible from a Christian up-bringing. Please call our parents for an introductory interview. Anneka & Chelsea 250-748-5060

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Mature couple to manage mobile home park in Port Alberni Small equip. & landscaping experience req’d. $3500/mo. Accomodations available. Reply to Box #010 c/o The News, 37374 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DUNCAN TAXI hiring fulltime and part-time drivers. Need Class 4 License. Fax resume and a copy of drivers abstract to 250-746-4987.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

OWNER OPERATORS

$2500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at Nanaimo for runs throughout Van. Island. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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

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.

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

NOW HIRING

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

Production Supervisor DLS Excavator Operator Line Loader Operator 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 EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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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

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INVITATION TO TENDER

Chemainus Rail with Trail Construction CVT-06-2013 The Cowichan Valley Regional District offers to receive Tenders for the project entitled “Chemainus - Rail with Trail Construction – Phase 6”. Project is located within the Town of Chemainus in the District of North Cowichan within an active rail right-of-way. Project includes construction of a gravel surface trail for approximately 650 metres. Tender packages will be available for pickup at the CVRD office at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C., as of Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. or online at www.cvrd.bc.ca. The lowest price may not necessarily be accepted. Sealed Tenders (in response to the detailed Tender package) must be received by mail or delivery, no later than Wednesday May 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to: CVRD 175 Ingram St. DUNCAN, BC V9L 1N8 Attention: Joe Barry, Corporate Secretary Interested parties will be required to attend a mandatory site meeting at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013. Check Tender package for directions to mandatory site meeting location. Tender inquiries may be directed to Ryan Dias, Parks & Trails Superintendent, Parks and Trails Division, Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, located at 175 Ingram Street, Duncan BC, or by phone 250-746-2620 or 1-800665-3955. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

Penelakut Tribe Employment Opportunity

Position: Principal, Penelakut Island Elementary School/Learning Centre Salary: Commensurate with experience and the Penelakut Education Salary Grid Term: Full-time Penelakut Tribe is looking for a Principal for the Penelakut Island Elementary School and Learning Centre. The Principal is responsible for the overall management of Penelakut Island Elementary School and Learning Centre, including development and administration of the school budgets, research and preparation of funding/grant proposals/ donations, supervision and evaluation of teachers and support staff, recommend and implement all school policies and regulations. The Principal will be expected to teach approximately 20% of his or her time which includes leading a Guided Reading Group. The school Principal serves as the educational leader to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment. Achieving academic excellence requires that the school Principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE: • Experience working in First Nations schools and communities • Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities, possessing strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative-decision making • A Masters Degree in Education or enrolment in a graduate program • Minimum two years principal or management experience • Knowledge of the BC Curriculum and IEP’s for K – Grade 7 • Knowledge and practical experience with Guided Reading, Read Well, Math Makes Sense, and DIBELS would be a benefit • An understanding of the elements of learning and formative assessment strategies • Strong leadership, communication and managerial skills including conflict resolution • Energetic, enthusiastic and strong organizational skills • Strong computer skills • Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the community • Ability to work with teachers and community on incorporating the Hul’qumi’num language and Penelakut culture into the overall curriculum Submit the following to: Regina Sam, Education Coordinator Email: reginas@penelakut.ca Fax: 250-246-2725 • Detailed Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 References • Copy of BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certification • Copy of Teacher Qualification Service Category Card • Clear Criminal Record Check

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Friday, May 17, 2013 PERSONAL SERVICES

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Position: Special Education Teacher Salary: Commensurate with experience and the Penelakut Education Salary Grid Term: Full-time Penelakut Tribe is looking for a Special Education Teacher for the Penelakut Tribes Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for supporting students with a wide range of special needs in our Elementary school. He or she will work with school Teachers, Support Staff, and Parents to ensure that students who have a wide range of learning, emotional and physical special needs have I.E.P.â€™s in place and all necessary instructional support for successful learning, Kindergarten to Grade 7. The Special Education Teacher is a leader within the Penelakut Island Elementary School and goes into classrooms regularly to provide and support training, mentoring, and program development in the classroom that ensures that the Schoolâ€™s Program and curricula are implemented in a way that maximizes student learning. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE: â€˘ Takes the lead on I.E.P. development, collaboration and implementation â€˘ Knowledge of the Special Education Program Funding Application and Reporting Guidelines from the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) â€˘ Instructs and supports instruction of identified students, using various teaching methods â€˘ Prepares relevant course objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines and related resources to support classroom inclusive, pullout and traditional methods of instruction â€˘ Evaluate students progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress â€˘ Participates in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops â€˘ Bachelors of Education or higher degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent â€˘ University degree in an appropriate field preferred (Special Education or Alternative Education) â€˘ High level of attention to confidentiality â€˘ Culture sensitivity, with experience in First Nations schools and communities â€˘ Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners â€˘ Knowledge and practical experience with Guided Reading, Read Well, Math Makes Sense, and DIBELS would be a benefit â€˘ Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the community Submit the following to: Regina Sam, Education Coordinator Fax: 250-246-2725 Email: reginas@penelakut.ca â€˘ Resume, Cover Letter and References â€˘ Teacher Certification in BC â€˘ Clear Criminal Record Check â€˘ Other supports indication Special Education specialty

HELP WANTED

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 driverâ€™s abstract to (250)743-3985. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $11 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call Darlene 250-715-1779 today for an interview. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions â€˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers â€˘ Chasers â€˘ Hooktenders â€˘ Hand Buckers â€˘ Grader Operator â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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We are currently accepting resumĂŠs for our Detail/ Vehicle Preparation Department. Dutes include preparing new and used vehicles for sale and delivery, application of chemical protection packages (undercoat, paint sealant and rust protection). Experience preferred. The position is full time with a competitive pay plan and benefit package. Please email resumĂŠ to danielshaver@discoveryhonda.com or phone Daniel at 250-748-5814

Vancouver Islandâ€™s Largest Honda Dealership on the Island Highway North of Duncan 6466 Bell McKinnon Rd., Duncan 250-748-5814

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. ONE MORE SUSHI hiring Full time Japanese Cook. 36-40 hrs a week. $18-20/hr. req. skills/qualifications. Min, 1 yr of related exp, and have knowledge of Japanese Cuisine. Fluent in English. Completion of college level education and food safety certificate. Please email resume to yeswedoservices@gmail.com PART TIME caretaker for 14 unit apartment. NO SMOKING; NO PETS. Experience required includes maintenance and cleaning. Caretaker suite on premises. Position avail. Aug 1, 2013. Apply to CSCHS, PO Box 92, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0. Posting closes June 14, 2013.

DUNCAN Job Posting #2013-040

To meet these challenges, our ideal candidate will have: â€˘ A university degree or technical school diploma in a related ďŹ eld. â€˘ 2-3 yearsâ€™ of experience as a computer technician, or in a similar role, including some user support experience. â€˘ Proven experience with current Microsoft Desktop and Server software platforms This is a full-time position however some ďŹ‚exibility in regards to scheduling and working after hours or on-call is required. As one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, Island Savings offers excellent health and ďŹ nancial beneďŹ ts. To apply for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume, clearly identifying how you meet the position requirements, by Friday May 24, 2013 to: careers@iscu.com Attention: Job Posting 2013-040 Senior Manager, Business Solutions Island Savings Visit iscu.com to learn more about Island Savings and this opportunity.

The Masthead Restaurant in Cowichan Bay is now accepting applications for front and back staff. Send resume to luke.harms@shaw.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL BUILDING ENVELOPE company requires people for a job in Chemainus immediately. General Construction, Building envelope and general labour jobs. Experience preferred. Please submit resume to: custompro@shaw.ca or fax to 1-250-474-0926. Please remember to include your contact number

VOLUNTEERS THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back. The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves. Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record and a great attitude! Please email resume to: office@cowichannewsleader.com

to apply for this worthwhile cause.

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

Full-time Computer Technician

As a Computer Technician at our Administration Branch in Duncan, you will be responsible for providing technical and consultative services to Information Systems and the rest of Island Savingsâ€™ user community in hardware and software installation and support. Key accountabilities are for the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of services provided, as well as the quality of the member service delivered.

BARTENDER/SERVERF/T, P/T, experienced for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply in person to the Saltair Pub or phone Peter, 250-246-4241.

PERSONAL SERVICES Request for Proposal ~Web Design~ Cowichan Tribes and its subsidiary Khowutzun Development Corporation are requesting proposals from professional web site developers to strengthen online presence. The web design (s) will be to current standards and will be the platform for online sales, conference bookings and a vehicle for communication and marketing. The web designer will have technical competencies in the area of content management systems with the ability to provide ongoing support and knowledge transfer. â€˘ To view RFP details, please go to cowichantribes.com. To submit RFP, please submit to webrfp@ cowichantribes.com no later than Friday, May 24, 2013 indicating reference number RFP-KDCCT 2013-01.

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MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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

PETS PETS OUTDOOR Agility Classes. Starting May 22nd. Phone 250-748-9437, 250-748-9729 or 250-748-6071 PURE BRED Standard Poodle Pups. Ready to go next week, dew claws removed, tails docked, de-wormed and vet checked. Black, blue and silver still available. 2 females, 3 males left. Mom/Dad available for viewing. Call for pricing. (250)748-7323 SHEPHERD X Rotweiller 6 week old puppies, great with kids. Girls $1000. Boys $750. shots included. or trade to good homes. (250)748-1310.

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

FRIENDLY FRANK 30 GALLON fish tank, $99. (250)741-1431.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm. CEDAR STRIP canoe, incl. double paddle, must be seen. A bargain $800.(250)748-9991

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

Got GOLD? Donâ€™t SELL it. Use it for a collateral loan instead! Plus our usual great deals on items like Video Game Systems, Laptops, Guitars, Stereos, Cell Phones, Jewelry, Digital Cameras, Digital Scales, BluRays, Cordless Drills, Socket Sets, Sanders, Pressure Washers, Drum Kits, Surround Systems, Vintage Audio and much more!!! Many more deals in store! 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

ISLAND MURPHY BEDS, locally built. Starting at $1595.00 islandmurphybeds@gmail.com 1-888-748-1114

DUNCAN: Start building equity today for your future! Rent or rent to own. 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. Available now, $750. Call 250-701-0808.

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House wonâ€™t sell? Canâ€™t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

BEST DEAL in Lake Cowichan! 1100sq ft Rancher, 2 bdrms possible 3rd, carport, borders creek. Bright, clean, well built w/recent upgrades. $179,000. Call 250-749-6629 or 250-510-6877.

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

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MORTGAGES

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

VARIOUS SECOND hand household items at Redâ€™s Emporium. Furniture, tools, dishes, etc. 19 High St, Ladysmith. Call 250-245-7927.

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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

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BASS FIDDLE- solid wood, Ukulele and nice violins. Please call (250)701-2035.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appliâ€™s, furniture. Lrg vine covered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

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GARAGE SALES

COBBLE HILL: Moving sale! Sat., May 18, 9-4pm. 1008 Cedarwood Rd. Furniture, tools, fishing gear, electric piano.

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

Duncan: 3132 Drinkwater Rd. May 18,19,20. 9-2pm. 4 rooms of items 4 sale. DUNCAN- Moving sale! Sat May, 18, 8-3pm. 5889 Clair St., off Beverly (by dog park). Most everything, must go!

DUNCAN. MULTI-FAMILY garage sale. Saturday May 18, 9am-1pm. Mainly household items. 6643 Martin Rd.

MILL BAY: 3250A Telegraph Rd, long weekend, May 18, 19 & 20. 9am-3pm. No early birds please. 1920 Dining room suite, 1950 bdrm suite, tools, compressor (18 cubic ft), lrg tig welder, household, books, 40 ft ladder, BD Drill 3/4.

Mall & Aquatic Centre. On bus route. Heat & H/W inclâ€™d Call 250-748-1304.

CONDO FOR RENT Large,immaculate,quiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, secured building, 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. Indoor cat ok. Available now. $850/m. References required. 250-656-7331

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

DUNCAN: Moving sale, Sat. May 18th, 8-4pm. 6142 Denali Dr., solid wood table & chairs, garden & indoor tools/tarps, silver glass collectibles, linens, household items & art supplies

DUNCAN: Sat May 18, 9-4, 5555 Paige Rd, off Khenipson, off Tzouhalem. Compound bow (Adult and Child), 17 inch. stock tires, Crab Traps, Fishing rods, 50 Grizzly Quad.

$595 & UP 1 Bdrm, 2nd & 4th floor. New carpet & appliances. Near

DUNCAN: $575 / 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.

* All local, in COWICHAN!

DUNCAN: Sat., May 18, 9-?, 1561 Tzouhalem Rd, near the stone church. Mink blankets & lots of other stuff!!!

LADYSMITH. DOWNSIZING Sat. May 18, 9am-2pm. many items big and small: Couch & chairs, patio furniture, plants, 6â€™5â€? fibre-optic Xmas tree, metal shelving, etc. 408 Blair Place (Saltair Estates). SAT. MAY 18, 8am-1pm. Pine dresser, futon, tables, collectibles, and much more. 6031 Avondale Place, Duncan

1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Great move in bonus-ask us! Availiable now

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RENTALS

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

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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BEAUTIFUL, NEW 1 bdrm, WD, stainless fridge, stove, micro & DW. $795/m incl. heat, hydro, internet, sep. entrance. 10 min walk to CDH. Call (250)748-0231. CENTRAL CHEMAINUS oceanview modern 2 bdrm, 1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, private patio, wi-fi, parking, $900. Available now. NS/NP. Call 250-246-4313. 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, Bach, 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water(1 bld only), parking, pet considered, $550$950/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. COBBLE HILL- Bright 2 Bdrm Carriage house, 5 appls, NP/NS. June 1. $875 mo heat & hydro inclâ€™d. 250-743-2672. CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2nd floor. References required, 1 pet considered. N/S preferred. 250-709-1379. DUNCAN DOWNTOWN- lrg bright 2 bdrm, heat, H/W, prkg incld. Shopping, bus, school 5 min walk. N/S, small pet ok. $800. Call (250)246-1457. DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S, NP. $795. Avail imm. 250-7461019, 250-746-4509 after 6pm

(DUNCAN), CLEAN, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath, top floor. 5 applâ€™s. $795. 1-250-474-0545.

Ladysmith: 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, sm pets ok. Ask about our incentives. 250-668-9086.

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

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Availiable now

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Resident managers on site

CALL NOW 250-748-3321

RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. â€œA sign of distinctionâ€? Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions. Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

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HOMES FOR RENT

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. GEORGINA (Agent for the Owner) GARDENS Office: 250-748-9090

360 BUNDOCK rowanproperty@shaw.ca AVE. 1 BR $800 ď€ 307-2515 St,friendly Duncan $600 VeryAlexander senior condominiums 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps,coin ldry,ht water incl. in ď€ Quiet 208-2515building Alexander St, located Duncan $650 central Duncan, walk to town, 1 BR corner unit w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. 5ď€ appliances, common room 2-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 available 1& BR guest suite w/ 4 suite apps, close to town Please call Rowan Property ď€ 1-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 Mgmt. 2 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town (250) 748-9090 ď€ 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $775 2 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps BEVERLY ARMS I ď€ BEVERLY 4-660 Jubilee St, Duncan ARMS $775 II 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/2 apps, wood APARTMENTS fp ď€ 3036 Juniper Rd, Chemainus ST. $1000 2562 BEVERLY 3 2544 BR home BEVERLY w/ 4 apps, carport, ext storage ST. ď€ 6016 Rockridge Rd, $625 Duncan $1095 1 BR 2 BR upr suite w/$725-$750 5 apps, fp, hydro/gas incl 2 BR ď€ FREE 2195 Tzouhalem Rd,& Duncan $1125 heat hot water Close and 3 BR 1.5to bth schools home w/ 5 apps, gas town fp, shed - Please call Bonnie ď€ BAI 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1150 746-4155 3 BR 2(250) bth sxs duplex w/ 4 apps, garage BAII - Please call Ron ď€ 9690 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $1150 3 BR 2(250) bth home 746-4424 w/ 2 apps, nat. gas stove ď€ 1B-3144 Golab Pl, Duncan $1195 3TWEEDSMUIR BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, shed ď€ 212 4TH Ave Extension, Ladysmith $1195 MANOR 32974 BR + den 2 bth home w/ 5 apps,RD. shed SHERMAN ď€ 6662 Chisholm Trail,$625 Duncan $1200 1 BR $725 3 BR + den21.5BR bth home w/ 5 apps, shed FREE hot water ď€ 1790 Pritchard Rd, Cowichan Bay $1225 Close parks transit 3 BR 2 bth to home,3 apps,3& fpĘźs,ocean view Please call Julia $1235 ď€ 332 Methuen St, Ladysmith (250)-746-6361 4 BR home w/ 5 apps, garage, ocean view ď€ 3275 Cook St, Chemainus $1250 3 BR 3SHARRON bth sxs duplex w/ 6 apps, den, fp APARTMENTS ď€ 1491 Belcarra Rd, Duncan $1250 ALDERLEA 35801 BR + den 3 bth house,5 apps,dblST. garage 1 BR $625 ď€ 1-6126 Marsh Rd, Duncan $1495 BR 3 BR 3 bth 2 home w/ 6$725 apps, 1 car garage heat water ď€ FREE 2711 Shawnigan Lk& Rd,hot Shawn Lk $1595 Close to schools and town 3 BR Please 3 bth home call on .5 acre w/ 5 apps, grg Vickie ď€ 6798 Norcross Rd, Duncan $1750 (250)-746-7742 2 BR Italian villa style home on vineyard ď€ 6254 Rd, Duncan$1800 AllLower ourChippewa apartments are 4 clean, BR 4 bth home w/ 6 apps, dbl garage, fp quiet & secure. Sorry, no petsHill$1800 ď€ 4122 St.Catherines Dr, Cobble 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, den, office Rowan Property Management Ltd. For updated info please visit our website at: (250) - 748-9090 www.rowanproperty.ca

A24 News Leader Pictorial A24Cowichan Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Fri, May 17, 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

RV PADS

SUITES, UPPER

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

DUNCAN- 1 BDRM cabin, quiet area, close to town. $485. Refs. N/S, small pet ok. Call (250)597-3756.

COBBLE HILL, 2 Bdrm, wood/elec heat, F/S, W/D hookup, clean, quiet area. N/S, N/P. Avail June 1. $900/mo. Ref. (250) 743-0650

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

MILL BAY: Near shopping centre, waterfront bachelor furnished studio, above garage. NS/NP, $700 utils incldâ€™d. Call (250)743-5199.

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm house, near hospital, 1.5 baths, fenced rear yard, large deck, 1682 sq ft plus enclosed garage, well insulated, July 1. $1100/mo. 250-748-1872

Green Door Society

TOWNHOUSES

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

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

(250)748-3729

APARTMENTS FURNISHED CAIRNSMORE ST. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 55+ condo, furnished. 5 applâ€™s, equipped kitchen, gas F/P, ground floor, private entr, patio, parking. NS/NP. Refâ€™s. $900./mo+ utils (250)743-5113 DUNCAN (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL --------1000 sqâ€™ - 7000 sqâ€™ Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking, available now. --------Please call (250)748-9622 to view

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 8 yr old 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, end of cul-de-sac in quiet neighbourhood of newer homes. Close to schools & Cow. Commons/Wal-Mart. 5 appl. & yard maint. N/S, N/P & ref req. $1400/m,July 1(250) 709-2076 CHEMAINUS 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $675 utils not inclâ€™d. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d, N/S preferred, N/P. June 1st. (250)245-2472.

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, lots of storage, insuite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker. No pets. Available now. $850/m. References required. 250-656-7331 DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. No pets. Available Now. Call (250)748-4285. 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

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM, 1 bath house on lrg private lot. Rural setting, close to hwy. W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. $900/m plus utilities. 250-7150882

MAPLE BAYAMAZING NEW KITCHEN with granite, 3-4 bdrms, 2 bath, new 14 jet bathtub w/blue pearl granite counters, 2400sq ft. New updates! 5 appls, 2 airtight wood stoves, forced air furnace. Priv setting. Paved driveway, lrg pond, lrg orchard. $1675. Call 1-780-381-4217. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

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

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929. DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671

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

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.

NOW AVAILABLE

DUNCAN: 2-BDRM, 1200 sq.ft., 2 baths, newly renoâ€™d. W/D, F/S, D/W. Private entry, nice patio area. $995/mo. Avail June. 1. 250-746-9744.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

FENCING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

GARBAGE Can Dan Junk Hauling & Free Scrap Metal Removal Over 250kg Get it GONE 250-710-GONE (4663)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices

GARDENING

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

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

PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTER No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount

Larryâ€™s Cleaning (250)701-1362

DALEâ€™S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc. 250-510-1904 250-743-1225

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

1.877.835.6670

Call 250-246-0248

CLEANING SERVICES

LAWN and GARDEN. Landscapers and builders. Blasted rock for sale. Call (250)7100008 or (250)748-0932

MULTI UNIT to Home Renos. Free Estâ€™s. Call Green Bird Development. (250)929-4685.

Small Island Painting

HOUSE CLEANER, $25/hr. I am an experienced, reliable, trustworthy hard worker. Excellent refâ€™s. (250)538-7862 HOUSE CLEANING, professionally trained, $20/hr. Tamara (250)715-8275 I CLEAN â€˜TILL YOU BEAM! Spring is here, so donâ€™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

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorsâ€™ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

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

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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

JOEâ€™S HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING

www.kingofďŹ‚oors.com

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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

â€œYou Name Itâ€? â€œWe Do Itâ€? (250)748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

30 yrâ€™s Experience

We ďŹ x everything No HST

250-748-5062 HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

(250) 667-1189

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

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

(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

LANDSCAPING PETTERâ€™S YARD Care. 25 yrs exp. Total yard care, pressure washing. Call 250-748-9775.

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

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

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CLEAN QUIET room downtown, in shared apartment avail. imm. Furnished, tv & internet hookup, utilities incl. $475/m. (250) 597-8405 SHARED: Chemainus/Ladysmith executive home on 2 acres, lrg room with full ensuite. Must be seen to be appreciated. N/S, cat ok. $700/m. (250) 709-3872

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 2-BDRM GROUND-LEVEL, Duncan. Avail. now. Priv ent, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfield. $595/mo. Text me at (250)896-4248. $750 One Bedroom in Cobble Hill. Includes everything. Cable, internet, hydro, shared washer and dryer and private small yard. Pet considered. 250-929-2999 CHEMAINUS: 1bdrm, level walk in, private front & back entrance $750/m Great Neighborhood.(250)246-2665 CHEMAINUS: June or July 1, $625+DD; 1 bdrm, new carpets, Heat/HW incl. NS/NP; gr floor with patio. Refâ€™s req. 250416-0616 COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, main floor, level entry, heat & elec. incl. Newer carpet & paint. No dogs, Refâ€™s & DD required. $750 mo. Call 250-743-4154 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 CROFTON Quiet Cul-De-Sac bach. Suite, nicely furnished, N/S, N/D, No pets, W/D Refs required & DD (250)246-4192 DUNCAN: 1 bdrm, separate ent., shared laundry, use of pool and hot tub. Close to bus route. Utils incldâ€™d $800+ damage dep. N/S, non-partier, pet considered. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Avail. July 1st. Call (250)748-4470. 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. LADYSMTH 2bdrm bsmnt suite $900/mnth, utilities inc., shrd lndry, n/s n/p avail June1st ph;259-2459348

LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. June 15. Call 250-923-6170. MILL BAY- 1 bdrm grd level, bright, cheery, quiet, priv ent & prkg. Ocean view, garden, W/D, F/S. N/S. Avail immed. $800 mo all inclusive. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Call (250)743-8378. 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.

SUITES, UPPER 3-BDRM UPPER in house. Large deck, fenced back yard Pets, children OK. Heat, hot water incld. Close to town. $1200. negotiable. Avail June 1st. (250)715-1549. 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.

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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.

TOWING

CASH

For Scrap Vehicles Call

DUNCAN: Spacious 3 bdrm town house, laminate floors, new windows, siding, updated kitchen, 5 appl. lrg rec/ media room, 1 1/2 baths, close to schools, hospital & trails. N/S small pets considered. Avail. imm. $975/m. 250-746-4648.

SOUNDERS TOWING

LK COW. 2-bdrm townhouse. $600./mo. NS/NP. Avail immediately. (250)886-2720.

for Unwanted Vehicles

LK COW: 3 bdrm townhouse (#5-215 Madill), 1.5 bath, 5 appls, single carport, newly painted. $750+ utilities. N/S, sm pet ok. Call 250-477-4524.

Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692

Cash

â€œPrompt Serviceâ€?

(250)252-1224 TRUCKS & VANS

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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. 1999 CHEV Silverado 4x4 Z71, 5.3L, ext cab, loaded. One owner, no accidents. $6,900obo. (250)716-1061 DreamTeam Auto Financing â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

CARS 1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 firm. (250) 715-5412

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $39,000 new; asking $8,000obo. (250)755-6631

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.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

MARINE BOATS 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.

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.

25â€™ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827. 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

Friday, May 17, 2013

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A25

Spectacular shutout by Peewee Bulldogs

It’s curtains early for Oak Bay

Don Bodger

Cowichan cricket: Bowlers on the mark to allow a total of only 42 runs in 16 overs

Too hot to handle: Paras leads march to the end zone

aanich Wolverines received a rude awakening Saturday from the Cowichan Bulldogs. Undefeated going into a Greater Victoria Minor Football Association peewee division game at McAdam Park, the Wolverines were resoundingly thumped by the ‘Dogs 34-0. “The team played an outstanding game on Saturday,’’ noted Cowichan coach Trent Jones. “It sure was fun to watch.’’ Cowichan got off to a bit of a slow start this season, but was definitely firing on all cylinders in this game. Cowichan’s offense started strong with a long pass completion on the second play of the game. On the third offensive play, Jake Paras ran 45 yards for a touchdown behind a great lead block by lineman Ryan Haywood. The ball quickly returned into the hands of the Bulldogs’ offense and drove down the field for Paras’ second TD. Both teams struggled to move

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owichan continued its trend of either winning or losing big in the Victoria and District Cricket Association Sunday. This time, it was a big win as Cowichan defeated Oak Bay by 124 runs to even its season record at 2-2. Cowichan won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening stand was quickly broken but Nagy Thomas (35) and Steve Cannon (58) got it going to carry the score to 111 before a second wicket fell. Both batsmen would have scored more, if not for the slow, damp outfield at Windsor Park that prevented the ball from reaching the boundary. They showed great skill with their straight driving and pulling to leg. It became more of a struggle for Cowichan once Cannon and Thomas went out. Steve Mayall provided cautious resistance for 17 runs while a succession of teammates fell quickly as the innings approached the maximum 45 overs. Steve Inglis made a valuable contribution toward the end and helped carry the total to 166 for nine. The target set by Cowichan was decent, considering the slowness of the outfield made even slower by rain that fell early in the Oak Bay innings. Oak Bay was already at 22 for four by the time the rain came, but accurate bowling from Hassaan Rahim (three wickets for six runs) and Mits Nakagawa (two for 11) left Oak Bay floundering. Inglis and Charles Swart were two for eight and two for 10, respectively, that took out the lower order, as Oak Bay was held to a mere 42 all out in just 16 overs.

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Langley DCS ball hockey champs

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angley Christian made like the Los Angeles Kings, winning the 27th annual Duncan Christian School ball hockey tournament at the Island Savings Centre Arena. Langley Christian overcame the challenges of six other teams in the round robin tournament last Friday. Pacific Academy of Surrey finished second, Richmond Christian third, Surrey Christian fourth, Pacific Christian of Victoria fifth, host Duncan Christian sixth and Lions Gate Christian Academy of

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Breakaway speed is shown by Doug Groenendijk of Duncan Christian School but he’s slowed down on his drive toward the net by Braydon Sillars of Pacific Academy during the DCS ball hockey tournament last Friday at the Island Savings Centre Arena. Pacific Academy won 3-1. North Vancouver seventh. DCS won its tournament opener over Lions Gate 3-2. After a tough loss to the eventual tournament champs from Langley Christian, DCS beat Richmond Christian 5-2. At that point, Richmond Christian had reeled off three straight wins, but DCS played spoilers. As a result of that loss, Richmond was kept out of the finals.

The DCS team was coached by James Baines and received excellent goaltending from Dawson Killick. Josh Klassen was selected to the tournament all-star team. Other members of the DCS team included: Jon Climie, Doug Groenendijk, Bailey Cook, Chaz Milne, Lauren King-Nyberg, Johnny Caron, Seth Johnson, Nick Barkman, Brandon Visscher and Anthony Georgeson.

owichan Pacific Homes Midget A Thunder was only too happy to take advantage of Nanaimo penalties. Nanaimo, moved up to the A lacrosse ranks after the tiering round, received 76 penalty minutes compared to just 11 for Cowichan that made the final result somewhat predictable. Cowichan led 5-0 after the first period, 9-2 after the second and romped to a 15-3 victory. “They were in the penalty box for two-thirds of the game,’’ said Cowichan coach Lorne Winship. “It definitely wouldn’t be 15-3 had they played five-on-five all game.’’ Two of Nanaimo’s coaches were even ejected from the game. Braylon Lumb led the Thunder with seven points on four goals and three assists while Tyson Black’s six-point outing included a goal and five assists.

Colin Winship and Taylor Martin each struck for two goals and two assists, Mathieu Jung collected two goals and one assist, Brandon Corby notched a goal and two assists, Mitchell Page picked up three assists, Chris Branting and Tyler Glanfield each connected for a goal and an assist, Corwin Trent scored a goal and Connor Sutton added an assist. The Thunder is on an odd break in the schedule, getting back into action Wednesday against Juan de Fuca 2 for the first time in 10 days. • Cowichan Valley Bantam B Thunder defeated Alberni Valley 7-3 Saturday at the Island Savings Centre. Brayden Grantham (2), Rhys Mazurenko, Gavin Spencer, Parker Teufel, Michael Shepherd and Liam Joe accounted for the scoring. Alberni Valley’s goaltender held the Thunder off the scoresheet in the third period despite facing many of Teufel’s thunderous shots. Alberni scored two of its three goals in the third on Thunder goalie Zander Cozine.

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Last year, $8,362.29 was collected from the sale of cancelled stamps and postcards throughout British Columbia and Yukon to be distributed for Cancer Research or Cancer Dressings, wherever it is needed. (We must thank our friends in the community for keeping us well supplied with stamps.) Sunset Chapter #44, Duncan has one of our 39 Cancer Dressing Stations, located downstairs in the Mercury Theatre on Brae Road, Duncan. Last year, throughout our jurisdiction, 170 dedicated members volunteered 8120 hours producing 69,708 cancer dressings at a cost of $9,599.91. (We’ve used up inventory on hand, which once again reduced expenses. There is a need for dressings in Northern BC, so these numbers will likely increase next year.)

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Presently, sterilization is only being done by certain Hospitals and Clinics by trained and qualified staff in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna andd Prince George. The present method of distribution on is - the hospital staff will give the patient a supplyy of cancer dressings to take home. Local cancer patients requiring dressings are asked to contact the Canadian Cancer Society Office at 250-746-4134. Cancer is a dreadful disease without the added burden of the expense of dressings often required. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENT. All that is required is a doctor’s referral. By supporting our Stamp Project, attending bazaars and teas, the Cabaret Night or buying tickets on our annual Cancer Draw, you enable us to continue our efforts in the fight against cancer. We’ve had a Polar Swim each February since 2005, first at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith and starting this year, at Departure Bay in Nanaimo. Thanks to pledges/donations, the members willing to brave the chilly water, have raised over $50,000.00 for Cancer Projects. Please drop off your used stamps at the Cowichan News Leader/Pictorial Office between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Mon. to Fri., #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy., the United Steelworkers Office, 351 Brae Road, or the local Cancer Office, #100-394 Duncan Street. NB: Our Stamps Dealers dictate how the stamps are to be trimmed, so we are asking our friends in the community NOT to TRIM stamps off envelopes. Just leave the stamps intact and we’ll do the rest. We don’t want any stamps to be spoiled. Thanks.

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Bob Beatty has been a busy man since taking over as coach and general manager of the B.C. Hockey League’s Cowichan Valley Capitals. Following the team’s spring camp, Beatty has been evaluating talent and deciding how best to fill the Caps’ roster spots. Recent commitments have been

made to defenceman Alex Bilodeau of Mont Laurier, Quebec and forward Colton Kehler from Port Coquitlam. “We feel Alex has the ability to add a strong presence to our core of defencemen and will develop into a key player for us,’’ noted Beatty. As for Kehler, he’s just 16 but is con-

sidered a player with enormous potential after scoring 41 goals and adding 13 assists last season in the B.C. Major Midget League with the Vancouver North East Chiefs. “He’s a skill player with a ton of speed,’’ noted Beatty. “He’ll create a lot of excitement on the ice.’’

Cowichan clobbers Claremont

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Duncan Dynamics’ trio, from left, of Coral Strugnell, Darby McIntyre and Hayley Baker made quite a presence during the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Winnipeg.

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here Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club members go, outstanding results are sure to follow. That even applies at the top levels of competition such as the Western Canadian championships in Winnipeg where Coral Strugnell, Darby McIntyre and Hayley Baker not only represented the club well, they were among the leaders of their respective categories. Strugnell has already been to Westerns countless times so it didn’t take long for her to shrug off the butterflies. “At first it was kind of nerve-wracking,’’ she said. “You get over it in 10 minutes.’’ The Westerns started with the team event, all-around gymnast competition and qualifiers for the individual finals. Strugnell and McIntyre helped B.C. win a silver medal and also qualified for the vault and floor exercise finals. Strugnell claimed a fourth-place ribbon for floor and a fifth-place ribbon for vault. McIntyre also received silver medals for the floor and vault. Baker, a Provincial Level 5 Open athlete, proved her consistency with a fourth all-around for the team event, just

missing the bronze medal by .75 of a point. She qualified to compete in three individual events finals in vault, bars and floor. That’s when she really elevated her level of competition to secure a gold medal on the vault and a bronze on the floor while receiving a ribbon for the bars. “I think everything’s good,’’ said Baker of her performance. There was a comfort level in knowing who she was up against. “I saw lots of people I knew,’’ said Baker. The preceding Langley competition provided a sign of things to come. Strugnell finished second all-around and McIntyre was fifth. Strugnell added silver medals on the vault and floor plus bronze on the beam and bars. McIntyre secured the gold medal for floor, along with ribbons in three other events. Both girls were chosen for the Provincial Level 5 Novice B.C. team as a result of their efforts. Baker provided a solid day of competition in Langley, winning the gold allaround, gold on vault and floor, bronze on bars and a ribbon for the beam. The trio will be going to a cash and carry event in Delta next, with an opportunity to win scholarships to continue their training.

t all came down to a game in Vancouver Thursday to determine if Cowichan Secondary School’s senior boys’ rugby team is moving on to the provincial AAA championships. Cowichan, the North Island’s No. 3 team, defeated Claremont, No. 3 on the South Island, 22-3 in a challenge game Monday at Brentwood College. The win set up a match for Cowichan, No. 5 on the island, against either Lord Byng or Kitsilano, No. 5 on the Lower Mainland, for that coveted provincial berth. The T-Birds got off to a terrific start by shutting down an early Claremont attack, coach Ron Glass noted, and kept it going throughout the game. “A terrific team performance and an excellent way to bounce back from the second-half collapse against Vanier in the previous playoff match,’’ noted Glass. Cowichan was rewarded with an early try from Ryan MacDonald after turning the ball over and

maintaining possession. Claremont kicked the ball deep in the Cowichan end and slotted a penalty kick after two unforced errors that cut the margin to 7-3 at halftime. Cowichan had the slope and the wind at its back in the second half and quickly knocked on the Claremont goal line. All eight of the Cowichan forwards drove for the line and Brock Gowanlock earned the try. The T-Birds capitalized on a Claremont handling error that led to another strong forward attack and a try by Ethan Burke. Burke then found himself in the sin bin, but the T-Birds played outstanding defence while down a man for the final 10 minutes. With Claremont playing desperate rugby in the late stages, Cowichan spun the ball wide to speedster MacDonald for his second try of the match. Flankers Alucious Gray and Zack Iwasyk were outstanding at the tackle and caused Claremont problems throughout the match. Glass praised coach Craig Lauridsen for the vast improvements shown in the forward set piece play

and work at the breakdowns. Last Thursday’s playoff game at Nanaimo against Vanier ended in a 45-15 defeat. The T-Birds controlled possession and played a fast tempo of rugby in the early going, according to Glass. Cowichan was rewarded with a try from MacDonald, converted by Rhys Mousely. Continual pressure led to several penalties going in Cowichan’s favour and Mousely kicked a penalty for a 10-0 lead. Before long, Vanier broke the Cowichan defence for a converted try and pounced on a long clearing kick that Cowichan mishandled to take a 12-10 lead at the half. Cowichan came out flat at the start of the second half and promptly gave up three converted tries in the first eight minutes. “The wind was literally out of the T-Bird sails,’’ noted Glass. A myriad of replacements were made during the last 20 minutes and Cowichan was outscored two more tries to one during that time. Captain Noah Dobson was a warrior and showed tremendous leadership despite the lopsided score.

The top five teams qualified. Cowichan previously placed third at the North Island tournament in Powell River. Some very accomplished golfers took part in the island event. Cowichan Grade 12 student Gavin Hollebakken fired an amaz-

ing 74 in windy conditions to win the individual title. “Prior to the islands, he played in a three-day Future Links event at Crown Isle,’’ noted coach Bindy Gill. Aaron Frost, Tyson Jane , Zach Friesen and Callan Rakimov also played for Cowichan.

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Cowichan Secondary School’s golf team just missed a berth in the provincials, finishing sixth out of 10 teams in the island tournament at Nanaimo Golf Club.

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1936: hot water Hot and cold water and shower baths would be installed following the purchase of the 50-room Commercial Hotel by Edward Havens, its manager for the previous 10 years.

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1936: Rotary Mr. H. W. Dickie presided when Duncan Rotary Club celebrated its 300th meeting at the Country Club with an almost 100% attendance. Members decided to enter a ﬂoat in the Sweet Pea Festival.

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1936: clergy

The Rev. Eric O. Robathan, vicar of Chemainus, Westholme and Crofton for the previous six years, moved to Victoria to accept the post of assistant priest at Christ Church Cathedral.

Labour unrest, ﬁre season stalls logging Dateline 1936: Uneasy peace settles on valley Ann Andersen

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hen commercial logging began in the valley around a century and half ago, the mantra was easy: Chop ‘em down. Later, distrust for the companies and increasing accidents led to labour unrest. And in May 1936, an uneasy peace descended on the valley as loggers returned to work after failing to convince up-island camps to join them in a strike. For a second time, workers at the Elk River Timber Company and Franklin River’s Bloedel, Stewart & Welch voted overwhelmingly to remain at work. Loggers from Camps 8 and 10 had been out since March but went to Chemainus to tell Mr. Humbird, manager of the V. L. & M. Co. that they were now ready to return to work. Although the return-to-work pot was sweetened by the company with an increase in wages, the Camp 10 men would have to wait to get back into the woods because of the fire hazard. The Cowichan local of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers’ Union would stay at Lake Cowichan, although it would move away from the community hall. As fire season began, Tractor Logging Co. lost 150 logs in a fire, and there was a small blaze in open slashing at the Lake Logging Co.

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Welcome

Friday, May 17, 2013

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B5

To The Cowichan Aquatic Centre 250.746.7665 / aquatics@northcowichan.ca

CURRENT FACILITY SCHEDULE DAY OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY

IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 29TH FACILITY OPEN

FITNESS CENTRE KIDS FUN SWIM DIVING BOARDS (WAVES & SLIDES ON) OPEN OPEN

11AM TO 6PM

1PM TO 6PM

MONDAY

6:30PM TO 9:30PM

TUESDAY

6PM TO 9:30PM

WEDNESDAY

6AM TO 9:30PM

THURSDAY

1PM TO 6PM

7:45PM TO 9:30PM

6:30PM TO 9:30PM 6PM TO 9:30PM 7:45PM TO 9:30PM

FRIDAY SATURDAY STAT HOLIDAYS

3PM TO 9:30PM 7:30AM TO 9:30PM

1PM TO 9:30PM

SORRY WE ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 20TH (VICTORIA DAY)

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learn to swim

JUNE 2013 LESSON SET DATES

HOW TO FIND THE LESSONS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.... 1) 2) 3) 4)

DAY(S) OF THE WEEK

Check the table to the right for the dates you are interested in. Look below for the levels or age groups your child is in. Line up the days, time and lesson set # to find the barcode for your class. Call us at 250.746.7665 or show up in person to secure your spot by registering.

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Don’t know the level you are wanting? Talk to us in person to help you out!

SET # 1

JUNE 3RD TO 26TH (8 SESSIONS) JUNE 4TH TO 27TH (8 SESSIONS) START AGAIN IN SUMMER PICK UP OUR SUMMER FLYER FOR DETAILS!

TOTS AND INFANTS DISCOVER SWIMMING (6 TO 36 MONTHS) 30 MINUTE CLASSES - $44.00 START TIMES SHOWN ONLY

STARFISH

DUCK / SEATURTLE

DAY(S) OF THE WEEK

START TIME

SET # 1

START TIME

SET # 1

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

9AM

14759

9AM

14621

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

5PM

14462

5PM

14772

PRESCHOOL LEARN TO SWIM (3 TO 5 YEARS) 30 MINUTE CLASSES - 44.00 START TIMES SHOWN ONLY

SEA OTTER

DAY(S) OF THE WEEK

START TIME

SET # 1

START TIME

SET # 1

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

9:30AM

14760

9:30AM

14762

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

3PM 4:30PM

14794 14796

3PM 4:30PM

14789 14792

SUNFISH

“Our 4-1/2 year old grandson really enjoys the pool and learing to swim is important.”

SALAMANDER

CROCODILE

Proud Salamander Grandparents swimming is a life skill

WHALE / MARLIN

DAY(S) OF THE WEEK

START TIME

SET # 1

START TIME

SET # 1

START TIME

SET # 1

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

9AM

14764

9AM

14766

3:30PM

14769

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

3:30PM

14787

3:30PM

14785

4:30PM

14783

SCHOOL AGED LEARN TO SWIM (5 YEARS AND UP) 30 MINUTE CLASSES - $44.00 START TIMES SHOWN ONLY

SWIM KIDS 1 & 2

SWIM KIDS 3 & 4

DAY(S) OF THE WEEK

START TIME

SET # 1

START TIME

SET # 1

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

4PM 5PM

14750 14753

4PM 5PM

14733 14776

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

3:30PM 5PM

14755 14758

4PM 5PM

14777 14780

45 MINUTE CLASSES - $66.00

SWIM KIDS 5 & 6

DAY(S) OF THE WEEK

START TIME

SET # 1

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

4:15PM

14720

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

3:30PM

14720

SWIM KIDS 7, 8, 9 & 10 START TIME

SET # 1

4:15PM

14747

Friday, May 17, 2013

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INFANT

$4.25

$5.75

$4.25

$2.75

$2.00

No charge

THREE DAY PASS

3 Days

$8.50

$11.50

$8.50

$5.50

$4.00

No charge

10 TRIP SWIPE

10 Trips

$40.40

$54.60

$40.40

$26.10

$19.00

NEW LIFESTYLE PASS

1 Year

$270

$365

$270

$175

$127

GOLD PASS

6 Months 1 Year

$255 $510

$345 $690

$255 $510

$165 $330

$120 $240

MONTHLY PASS

1 to 5 Months

$51/month

$69/month

$51/month

$33/month

$24/month

CHILD

ADULT

YOUTH OR STUDENT

1 Trip

60 PLUS

SINGLE ADMISSION

ENTRY TYPE

DURATION

PRESCHOOL

admissions and passes

PRICES DOUBLE WITHOUT AN ACCESS CARD

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TWO TIER AT THE COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE

Currently, the following areas have full access to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre Centre and are not affected by Two Tier: - all areas outside of the Cowichan Valley Regional District - all areas inside the Cowichan Valley Regional District, EXCEPT: - AREA ‘F’ - Cowichan Lake South / Skutz Falls - AREA ‘I’ - Youbou / Meade Creek - The Town of Lake Cowichan This means that all residents of these areas: - do no pay for an access card - pay regular admission rates (shown above) - can register for any program - can apply for the Leisure Access Program (low income assistance)

E D I U G 3 1 0 2 R E SUMM AVAILABLE NOW

If you have specific questions, please do contact us at 250.746.7665 or via email aquatics@northcowichan.ca

Cowichan Aquatic Centre 250.746.7665 / aquatics@northcowichan.ca

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drop-in fitness

Schedule Effective April 2nd to June 29th

LAND BASED DROP-IN CLASS TIME

SUN

MON

TUES

6:15AM TO 7:15AM

WED

THURS

FRI

RISE & RIDE STRETCH ‘N TONE

7:30AM TO 8:30AM

STRETCH ‘N TONE

STRETCH ‘N TONE TRX BASIC TRAINING

8:15AM TO 8:45AM PUMPED UP CARDIO

9:00AM TO 10:00AM

BUTTS & BOOTS

MET CON SCULPT

PUMPED UP CARDIO

TOP GUNZ FIT CAMP

STEP IT UP! ALL TERRAIN SPIN

10:05 TO 10:35AM

AB ATTACK

MORNING GRIND

10:15 TO 11:15AM 11:15AM TO 12:15PM

SAT

MORNING GRIND

WEEKEND WARRIOR

12:10PM TO 12:50PM

POWER LUNCH LUNCH CRUNCH

12:15PM TO 1:15PM

POWER LUNCH LUNCH CRUNCH

LUNCH CRUNCH

NOON YOGA

1:00PM TO 1:45PM

STRETCH ‘N TONE

4:00PM TO 4:30PM

TRX BLAST

4:00PM TO 5:00PM

CYCLE FLOW

4:30PM TO 5:00PM

TRX BLAST

5:15PM TO 6:15PM

PEDAL POWER

5:30PM TO 6:30PM

MET CON FIT CAMP

6:00PM TO 7:00PM

CORE FUSION

BODY SCULPT

KAMP BOOT X

BUTTS & GUTTS BOOT CAMP

KAMP BOOT X

TUES

WED

THURS

FRI

WATER BASED DROP-IN CLASS TIME 7:30AM TO 8:30AM 8:00AM TO 8:30AM

SUN

MON AQUA YOGA

8:30AM TO 9:30AM 9:00AM TO 10:00AM

AQUA KICK CARDIO

AQUA YOGA AQUA SPIN FIT CORE STRENGTH & TONING

AQUA KICK CARDIO

11:30AM TO 12NOON

5:30PM TO 6:30PM 7:00PM TO 8:00PM

AQUA KICK CARDIO

AQUA SPIN FIT

12:05PM TO 12:50PM 2:00PM TO 3:00PM 2:05PM TO 2:50PM

AQUA SPIN FIT CORE STRENGTH & TONING

AQUA POWER FIT AQUA CORE

AQUA CORE 60 + AQUA

AQUA RUMBA

AQUA CORE 60 + AQUA

AQUA RUMBA CARDIO BLAST

CARDIO BLAST

Cowichan Aquatic Centre 250.746.7665 / aquatics@northcowichan.ca

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Time running out for Island Songwriters Contest

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ON STAGE

“Get your instrument, write a great song, sing it, and blow our minds!” That’s the invitation put forward by the Cowichan Folk Guild as it prepares for the fourthannual Islands Songwriting Contest. Robert McCourty, artistic director of the Islands Folk Festival said the annual competition designed to encourage Vancouver Island songwrit-

ers to salute this place they all call home. With a June 1 entry deadline looming stragglers are urged to start stringing together some chords. “All musical styles welcome,” McCourty said. “This is not an ‘idol’ competition. It’s to support homegrown songwriters.” The annual contest is open to all residents of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Contes-

Timber harvested in Mural Town

Ashley Degraaf

News Leader Pictorial

olks down at Chemainus Theatre may have struck the mother lode for capturing local interest with its latest production. That is with Other Guys Theatre Company’s Good Timber, a show built around the logging camp poems of former Chemainus sawmill worker Robert E. Swanson and which features many historic clips of Cowichan’s logging history. “We get a lot of older guys coming up after our shows, saying they recognized a family member from one of the photos or they remembered something particular from the part of the show,” said Other Guys’ artistic director Ross Desprez. And he suspects that will be the case following their Chemainus stop beginning May 22. “In fact quite a lot of material also came from the Victoria Museum as well as a huge collection from Cowichan, from the local IWA union,” he added,

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courtesy Other Guys

Other Guys Theatre Company’s Good Timber is based on the poems of a former Chemainus Sawmill worker. noting a “terrific” local image of a highbackdrop of rarely-seen images from rigger standing on top of a spar tree. museum archives. “It really shows the immensity of the The show sold out its first run with the work and how dangerous it really was.” Royal B.C. Museum in 2010. Good Timber celebrates the golden age And the team including Desprez, who of logging in the Pacific Northwest, and also acts, creative partner Tobin Stokes, the legendary bulls of the woods, hookmultimedia and set designer John Carers, hi-riggers, fallers, whistle punks and swell and Peter Pokorny and cast of John locie engineers from a time when loggers Gogo, Mark Hellman, Kelt and Colleen climbed trees through songs and stories Eccleston, Sarah Donald, have 150 shows told on stage in front of a multimedia for over 23,000 people in 14 B.C. com-

tants of all ages and talent levels are invited to participate. Prizes include a recording session with Zak Cohen at Woodshop Recording Studios, a performance at Islands Folk Festival ﬁnale, air play of the winning song on radio stations throughout Vancouver Island, and two tickets to the 2014 Islands Folk Festival. More at islandsfolkfestival.ca.

munities under their belts. It all began when Desprez was inspired by a dog-ear copy of Rhymes of the Western Logger, a compilation of poetry by Swanson. “If you’d stumbled into a skid road smoke shop or camp commissary during the 1940’s or 50’s you would have seen well-thumbed copies of Swanson’s chapbooks sticking up among the Reader’s Digests,” said the show’s promotional material. Some of Swanson’s poems lamenting the dangers of the bush include The Cat Skinner’s Prayer, The Death of Rough House Pete, and B.C. Hiball. Besides writing, locally the engineer is known for designing and building the largest steam whistle in Canada at the Chemainus mill, that on May 10, 1940 blew the first of decades of starting and stopping signals. Audience members can expect to buckle up for a blast to the past journey as the theatre stage transcends into the deep forest where a group of loggers suddenly emerge. “What were the noises you would hear and how would

it sound,” Desprez said of songs built on Swanson’s poetry banged out live on axes, handsaws, and choker bells to closely replicate that atmosphere as well as jingles played on guitars and fiddles. The show’s been known on occasion to be so realistic it’s moved audience members to tears. “There are often a lot of families of loggers who come and even logger widows,” said Desprez. “There have even been women in tears who’ve told us, ‘My husband was a logger and I really had no idea what he did until now.’” A message locals can chew on is how logging has changed with modern equipment taking over the workers’ jobs, said Desprez. Evening and matinee shows take place starting Wednesday. Your ticket What: Good Timber When: May 22 to June 1 Where: Chemainus Theatre Festival Inn Tickets: online at chemainustheatre.ca, or 1-800565-7738

Canada’s conﬁdential anti-diva bound for Crofton Carole Pope: the face of Rough Trade returns to the valley

Lindsay Chung

News Leader Pictorial

hen you think Carole Pope, there’s a good chance the words “provocative,” “hardedged” and “explicit” come to mind. There’s also a good chance you start singing along to the song High School Confidential. Influenced by the likes of The Beatles, The Everly Brothers and David Bowie, Pope rose to fame as the leather-clad dominatrix of Rough Trade, with No. 1 singles High School Confidential and All Touch. These days, the multiple-Juno winner is touring acoustically in support of her latest solo album, Landfall, which features a duet with

Rufus Wainwright. That touring includes three stops on Vancouver Island with special guest Ryan McMahon of Ladysmith, including the Crofton Hotel gig Thursday, May 23. Pope’s work has been recognized with three Juno Awards, multiple independent music awards and a Genie Award. She has also added four gold, one platinum and one doubleplatinum album to her collection of awards. Over the years, her music has appeared in many movies and numerous television shows, including Love or Whatever, The L Word, General Idea: Art AIDS and the fin de siecle, The Trailer Park Boys Movie, Queer As Folk, This Revolution, Miami Vice, and Cruising. Pope has performed at Fashion Cares 25 with Elton John and at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Luminato, Joes Pub, Pop Montreal, Largo, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Winter Garden Theatre, Massey Hall, the Global Cabaret Festival and many other festivals and unique places. As an actress, she appeared in the rock ‘n roll

vampire movie Suck, along with Moby, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Henry Rollins. The film rights for Pope’s autobiography Anti Diva, published by Random House, have been optioned, and a film is in development. Off the stage and away from the camera, Pope is an ambassador for the Hetrick Martin Institute and is a member of the board of the Songwriters Association of Canada. Pope is being joined at the Crofton Hotel by McMahon, who is currently recording his fifth collection of songs while working on a new musical collaboration with Christopher Arruda and Cory Woodward called The Lion The Bear The Fox. Your ticket What: Carole Pope Where: Crofton Hotel When: May 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance at the pub. Call 250324-2245

courtesy Carole Pope

Canadian music icon Carole Pope will play Crofton May 23.

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Saturday

Friday

Twin Peaks with Special Guests Tall Cans: lively humour and tunes, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Sean Burns: plays his roots/ country music, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Tickets $5. Call 250-324-2245.

Silent auction • Food Concession • Home Baking • Good stuff Plus, Plus.....

Live music by the

Not Yet QuArtet and guests

in the sanctuary

SaturdaY, MaY 25 9-1 Sylvan united church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay rd (next to Frances Kelsey) Plant Sale! Books to Baked Goods need info? lois turner 250-743-0569

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Guest Conductor Simon Leung Accompanist Jo Wright Medford Singers Bursary Winner GuestAccompanist Conductor Simon Leung Jo Wright Medford Singers Bursary WinnerString Ensemble Featuring Special Guests Global Echoes Accompanist Jo Wright Guest Conductor Simon Leung with Singers Guitars and Percussion Bursary Winner Conductor Simon Leung Featuring Guest SpecialMedford Guests Global Echoes String Ensemble Accompanist Jo Wright Sunday May 26, 2013 at 2:00 Ensemble pm with Guitars and Percussion Featuring Special Guests Global Echoes String Accompanist Jo Wright Medford Singers Bursary Winner Medford Singers Bursary Winner Duncan United Church with Guitars and Percussion Sunday 26, 2013 atString 2:00Ensemble pm Featuring SpecialMay Guests Global Echoes Corner of Ingram and Jubilee Featuring Special Guests Global Echoes String Ensemble Sunday May 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Guitars and Percussion Duncan United Church Proceeds support Student Music Bursaries withMay Guitars and Percussion Corner of Ingram and Jubilee Sunday 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm Duncan United Church Tickets: $15 Children 12 Music years and under: Free Proceeds support Sunday May 2013 at Bursaries 2:00 pm Corner 26, of Student Ingram and Jubilee

DuncanatUnited Church Available Volume One Bookstore Corner ofStudent Ingram and Jubilee Proceeds support Music Bursaries Tickets: $15 the Children 12 years and under: and Duncan United Church officeFree Duncan United Church Proceeds support Student Music Bursaries

Available at Volume One Bookstore Corner of Ingram and Jubilee Tickets: $15 Children 12 years and under: Free Tickets: $15Duncan Children 12 years and under: Free and the United Church office Proceeds support Student Music Bursaries Available at Volume One Bookstore Available at Volume One Bookstore and the Duncan United Church office Tickets:and $15 12 years and under: the Children Duncan United Church office Free Available at Volume One Bookstore and the Duncan United Church office

King & Co., Cameron Gunn: two acts with large fan bases entertain, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $12

Eugene Smith in Concert: venerable icon of the Canadian music industry entertains, 7

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Friday April 1st 9pm Angel Down with special guests Hood. $15.00 Ticket

p.m., Shady Grove at the Sussmans, 1108 Fern Ridge Dr., Mill Bay. Tickets $15 per person. Reservations suggested at www.shadygrove.ca.

Sunday Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: Indigo Jazz quintet featuring vocalist Dale Graham, 2 to 5 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Tickets $5. Call 250-324-2245. Teresa Sokryka: folk/jazz/pop, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-7487246. Flea Market: at the Chemainus Legion Hall 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For table rentals call 250-924-8482.

Monday Sahara Jane: singer/songwriter promoting her new CD, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan St., Duncan.

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North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cst. Jeremy Woods volunteers serving patrons at the McDonald’s drive-thru window on McHappy Day, May 8. One dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal, and Hot McCafe beverage sold was donated to Ronald McDonald House and other local children’s charities. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Call 250-748-7246. Cowichan Connectors: Looking to meet new people? Tired of attending events by yourself? Join us online at www.meetup. com. A new way of socializing. Singles and couples all are welcome. Mountain Bike Rides: group rides. We meet at Cowichan Cycles at 5:30 p.m. or at the

CAPRICE THEATRE www.capricecinemas.com 404 Duncan Street, DUNCAN 24 HR. Showline 748-0678

iron man 3 7:00 & 9:20 Mat Sat-Sun-Mon 1:10

Star trek into darkneSS 7:10 & 9:30 Mat Sat-Sun-Mon 1:00 ADMISSION PRICES

Adults $9.75, Juniors $8.50, Child/Senior/Matinees/Tuesdays $6.50

Mount Tzouhalem parking lot at 6 p.m. No one gets left behind. Call 250-748-2453 for information. Parkinson’s Support Group: Meetings 1 p.m. on the last Monday each month at the Duncan United Church. Dads Make a Difference: for men to better improve their relationship with themselves, their families, and with their community. 6 p.m., in the boardroom at Duncan Thrifty Foods. Call 250-597-2801, info@cowichanmen.org. Addictions support group: Do you have adult children with addictions? Join this open group to share your worries and wisdom. Drop-in the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., Canadian Mental Health Association, 371 Festubert St. Duncan, 250-746-5521, lucy. morton@cmha.bc.ca. El Oasis Spanish Classes: free weekly gatherings of people interested in speaking Spanish. All levels are welcome, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Cowichan library, 2687 James St. Free. Call 250-715-1003.

FRIDAY, MAY 17, 9 PM

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Saturday April 2nd 9pm Kathryn Calder (New Pornographers) $10 ticket.

Indigo Jazz

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Albertine making a comeback

Peter W. Rusland

News Leader Pictorial

weekly compilation of facts, figures, and fascinating Cowichan

culture: • Albertine In Five Times returns to the Duncan Garage Showroom for 7:30 p.m. performances May 24 and 25, Shawnigan Players’ director Alex Gallacher says. Tickets to playwright Michele Tremblay’s penetrating drama are $20 at the door, $15 advance at

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Ten Old Books. Proceeds will help send the play to Theatre B.C.’s SouthIsland Zone Competitions in Ladysmith. • Sad news about the recent passing of Maple Bay Painter/nice guy Paul Harding. His detailed landscapes and seascapes were a fixture in various local art shows, along with work by his wife, Shirley Harding. • Chemainus-area stone sculptor Daniel Cline tells me he’s been commissioned to do laser etchings

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Navjot Sandhu prepares tasty foods during the recent opening of VIU’s Farm Table restaurant at Providence Farm. Providence is now home to VIU’s culinary-arts program under chef/instructor Allan Aikman. The program was formerly at Frances Kelsey secondary.

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We’re long on fun this weekend! of a unique line-up of kids’ faces on the gates of a Vancouver condo project. His work follows colleagues Jacqueline Metz and Nancy Chew winning a public art competition. • Valley songbird Hope King tells me she’s just finished her first year of criminology studies at VIUs Nanaimo campus toward becoming a police officer. When King’s not studying, the Brentwood College grad’s on stage with her band Hummer, starring dad/guitarist Scott McGill. • Chemainus Theatre director Mark DuMez’s tastily offbeat satire Delicious Lies was graced by a lobby series of abstract and landscape paintings by Therese Johnson. Also, Martin Kaspers’ crystalclear photo of a Venice canal gives you a trip to Italy without leaving Mural Town.

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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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