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Up front: Deal step one in bid to save old-growth Koksilah forest? page 3 Artists: Cow High students showcase their artistic talent page 15

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Ferry crew saves pair in sinking Bayliner Saanich Inlet: Crew answers mayday; couple and its canine were uninjured Peter W. Rusland

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nautical couple is cheering BC Ferries’ crew members after the pair and its pooch were rescued from their sinking boat Monday in Saanich Inlet.

Ferries spokesman Darin Guenette explained two sailors from the MV Klitsa answered the couple’s mayday, then launched a Zodiac-type rescue craft at 1:50 p.m. about half way between Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay. “They responded to a call from a 16-foot Bayliner apparently taking on water,” he told the News Leader Pictorial.

“They launched their rescue boat, and got two people and their dog off,” Geunette said, noting the couple and its dog were taken aboard the Klitsa en route to Brentwood.

“This whole event was initiated by the Queen of Cumberland that heard the distress, and radioed the Klitsa.”

Queen of Cumberland serves the Swartz Baysouthern Gulf Islands route. more on page 10

Lake Cowichan man guilty after suitcase full of $2.6 million chucked overboard Money laundering: sentencing date pending after guilty verdict in 2011 incident off the coast Peter W. Rusland

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our typical money laundering case doesn’t usually include more than $2 million actually immersed in water.

But that is exactly what happened in the case of a Lake Cowichan man found guilty in a Victoria courthouse earlier this month.

A sentencing date awaits Jeffrey Melchior, who was convicted May 2 of money laundering and possession of property obtained by crime, Crown spokeswomen Sujata Raisinghani told the News Leader Pictorial via email from Ottawa.

Melchior is not in custody while awaiting sentencing and Crown declined to comment about penalties his charges could carry.

His conviction follows an adventure akin to a Hollywood movie.

November 2011 saw the tightest police security ever seen at RCMP headquarters in Victoria as Mounties announced they’d seized more than US $2.6 million in one of Canada’s largest seizures of laundered money.

RCMP Supt. Derek Simmonds, of B.C.’s federal Border Integrity program, said the money was fished from waters near Sidney in March 2011, the News Leader Pictorial reported at the time of the arrest.

That nighttime haul happened after the pilot of a suspicious, fast-moving boat — without runAndrew Leong ning lights — tossed a suitcase Lara Brunschot of Cowichan Bay’s Spinning Ninny fashioned a custom-made prawn outfit to celebrate the fifth-annual overboard as an RCMP patrol Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival on Sunday, May 19. boat was about to intercept it.

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After recovering the suitcase, police arrested Melchior, then 44.

He was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and laundering proceeds of crime. The recovered bundles of bills were wrapped in plastic.

Raisinghani confirmed a report in Victoria’s Times Colonist that Judge Ernie Quantz said criminal activity was the logical explanation for Melchior’s presence in a small vessel travelling without lights near the CanadaU.S. border, in an area known for smuggling activity.

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Doors open to discuss next step in the life of Kerry Park

The first in a series of three community open houses to discuss the future of the Kerry Park Recreation Centre takes place Thursday, May 23 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Subsequent open houses and facility tours at Kerry Park are Tuesday, May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon.

South Cowichan residents are invited to share

their thoughts about options for repairing and upgrading the centre built in 1975 that’s showing significant signs of wear and tear.

“Based on community roundtable discussions with residents and user groups of Kerry Park earlier this spring, we heard clearly that doing nothing was not an option,’’ says Mike Croft, Kerry Park Commission chairman, in a news release.

“As a result, the Kerry Park Commission will take its direction from the community on what option should be considered for the future of Kerry Park and whether to go forward with a referendum. It’s critical to us that the community lead the discussion.’’

Feedback forms will be available at the open houses and online at yourkerrypark.ca.

Preservation of Koksilah old-growth forest seeded

TimberWest and Nature Trust of B.C.: sign memorandum of understanding aimed at conserving the island’s vanishing biodiversity

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A stand of old growth forest along the Koksilah River has thus far escaped the chainsaws. stand will be falled during conservation negotiations.

“Currently there’s certainly no plan to harvest it in the meantime,” said Iannidinardo, admitting the property “is a great growing site.”

“Old Douglas fir (such as left at Koksilah) comes with a premium on the market.”

But it’s that increasingly rare coastal Douglas fir, lost to logging, that Adair and the Nature Trust want saved.

She called Koksilah’s ecological values of remnant old growth “high,” and was glad TimberWest approached the Nature Trust about saving Koksilah and possibly other lands.

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tion,” said Adair, who hadn’t visited the site.

Details about how the Koksilah forest will be bought from, or gifted by, TimberWest to the Nature Trust — that’s connected to the Cowichan Valley Land Trust — will likely be notched during the next year, they indicated.

“It could be a combination of gifting or sale as a dedicated piece,” said Iannidinardo.

Adair agreed.

“TimberWest is aware there’s not a lot of funding to purchase conservation lands, so the emphasis would be on the donation side.”

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Adair added Koksilah forest could be leased to the province as parkland, given certain circumstances, as occurred with TimberWest’s Englishman River lands near Parksville.

TimberWest is Western Canada’s largest private managed-forestland owner with 325,400 hectares on the island.

It also holds renewable Crown harvest rights to 700,000 square metres of coastal B.C. timber.

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Michael Brotherston, previously of Duncan, was staying at Bamberton Provincial Park, when the break-ins occurred at seven residences between May 9 and 15. He appeared in Duncan Provincial Court Tuesday to face the charges.

Shawnigan Lake RCMP conducted an extensive investigation into the series of break-and-enters, working in conjunction with the Island District Forensic Identification Section and Island District Police Dog Services.

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ome of Cowichan’s last oldgrowth forest — along the Koksilah River — could be saved in about a year under a working document signed late last month by owners TimberWest and the Nature Trust of B.C. A memorandum of understanding inked April 22 is a step toward permanently preserving the stand cherished by Cowichanians, environmentalists, and now TimberWest that’s been logging the Warm Land for decades.

The exact size of the verdant riverside site, and its timber values, were unknown at press time, according to TimberWest’s Domenico Iannidinardo, who’s firm is now bent on preserving the island’s remaining areas of unique biodiversity.

“We’ve declared this is the first place we’ll start looking at,” he said, of the timber giant’s intention to also work with the Nature Trust about setting aside other forest lands.

But why is TimberWest a seeming latent environmentalist, as the forestry firm toasts its 20th birthday?

Iannidinardo pointed to locals who for decades have cited the Koksilah as having “unique ecological potential.”

“It’s also part of our forest certification program our customers require us to have,” he said, noting an international certification body that audits TimberWest.

“It certifies we’re at a sustainable harvest level.

“The Koksilah qualifies as having high-conservation values.”

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Our future: straight from the mouths and minds of Duncan’s next generation Giant unicorns: Junior council charts a plan for what their future of Duncan may include

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Still, the sculpture was just one idea of 15 debated then passed by Duncan junior council recently during its annual mock-huddle in city chambers.

While most resolutions were simply debate-skills fodder for the Cowichan High students, ideas with merit can be considered by our elected city councillors after mulling among their junior counterparts.

All but one of junior council’s resolutions were carried during its May 8 agenda.

• Downtown beautification should be examined various locations in Duncan— such as the Friendship Trail along Canada Avenue, and the rail tracks — to include more cherry blossoms, benches, and short hedges at the CanadaTrunk road corner • Plaques holding history

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• The world’s largest giant unicorn statue be placed in city square • An annual New Events Week start this summer to toast Duncan and encourage more core visitors, and that it initially be held in conjunction with the unicorn’s commissioning • Additional new public washrooms be built at the current site by the train station to reduce queues and offer users a cleaner facility • That Centennial Park be

considered for a new dog park • That a new movie theatre be examined and various film companies be contacted about locating it in Duncan * That the Totem Tour Walk be repainted in different colours, perhaps matching the city’s totem colours • That more Aboriginal art be displayed at various places around the city • That a permanent soup kitchen be built for homeless folks, and the facility be open during city events and weekends, and staffed by volunteers • That water fountains for drinking, or water-bottle filling, be placed at various sites, including along the Totem Tour • That a seasonal information kiosk be built downtown to serve tourists • That permanent maps of the city, with simple symbols for eateries and other attractions, be placed throughout town to provide directions and promote local businesses Junior council defeated a resolution that information about the city be aired weekly on SunFm during a spot hosted by a city representative.

Cowichanians who believe these junior resolutions are good ideas can contact Mayor Phil Kent and council at 250-746-6126.

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Muni quick to name ball field after Collinson One month: Memorial service announcement greeted by loud applause

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ureaucracy has never moved so quickly.

Just one month after Ron (Sonny) Collinson’s death, it was announced at his memorial service Sunday at the Crofton Community Centre that North Cowichan has agreed to name the ball field closest to Robert Street in Crofton after him.

Gerry Hurst and Mike Rochon launched a campaign for a field dedication immediately after Collinson died on April 17 at the age of 66.

“Mike and I were on Facebook together texting each other,’’ said Hurst at the memorial.

He got the News Leader Pictorial involved by mentioning the pair’s plans in the initial tribute story about Collinson and word spread like wildfire after that.

Hurst then went through the proper channels by contacting North Cowichan’s parks and recreation manager Ernie Mansueti, getting all the forms filled out and taken back to him to wrap things up.

“Just last week, it went to council at an in-camera meeting and we now have a Sonny Collinson field,’’ said Hurst.

It was the exclamation point on a great gathering, with a jam-packed crowd paying tribute to ‘The Coach.’

Family and friends, Crofton pioneers and many players he coached spoke about Collinson’s love of baseball and his zest for life.

“When it came to baseball, you couldn’t get him off the field,’’ noted daughter Sandra in a statement read by MC Blair Nicholson.

He also loved to talk about sports to anyone who would listen.

“Getting him off the phone was really difficult sometimes,’’ added Sandra. “He was definitely a Chatty Cathy.’’

“You couldn’t get a guy that was less materialistic,’’ added Sonny’s brother, Ted. “If you were in baseball or worked in the (Crofton) mill, you would have run into Sonny and heard his stories.

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Ron (Sonny) Collinson’s name will live on through a field dedication in Crofton passed quickly by North Cowichan council. Mike Rochon, left, and Gerry Hurst, right, spearheaded the campaign and Sonny’s daughter Sandra, centre, is proud her dad will be honoured in this way.

“He took the time to show kids how to play the game. The trunk of his car was always full of baseball gear.’’

Collinson loved to offer burgers and shakes as an incentive for on-field performance. He also quizzed his players frequently for a better

understanding of the game.

“His famous question he asked everybody: ‘how many outs in an inning?’’’ said Nicholson.

“Steve Campbell, he’s the only one who got it right. He said six. The rest of us said three.’’

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about baseball, of course, but he taught us about hard work and never giving up,’’ said Pete Brownlow, one of his former players.

Memorial donations are being accepted in Sonny’s name to the Crofton Old School Museum Society.

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Big change can happen one little idea at a time Downtown Duncan: Open ears and open doors at city hall, then let the people make a difference

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cting locally is slowly putting a new face on Duncan’s downtown.

Studies, committees, and hearings weren’t needed to support Green Door’s recent drive to open wrought-iron Gates to the City, leading to downtown trails. Council saw that vision too. It gave Green Door $1,000 toward those gates.

And leave it to junior council to offer its annual slate of offbeat ideas debated during its mock meeting in city hall.

Give support Sure, junior council’s idea of a giant unicorn sculpture in city square will people need, never see daylight. But that tacky Trothen let them jan horse stood among a herd of ideas that, if acted upon, could complement work magic Green Door’s gates initiative.

Cowichan High students supported simple, hands-on stuff such as landscaping the city’s Friendship Trail — an urban park outlined in Duncan’s Plan Of Action 2002.

Sadly, many doable ideas in that brilliant blueprint — subtitled Revitalizing Duncan’s Downtown Neighbourhood — have been largely ignored. But worthy ideas keep surfacing, showing promise with action from council and residents.

Junior council’s resolution to invigorate a tour-bus stop beside the train station gained ground when a bus driver suggested a Chinese welcoming sign, and from the Community-mural fracas came concrete rules about approving and permitting future murals.

And the pupils’ proposal for more drinking-water fountains perfectly twinned city square’s totem-pole fountain.

While a gateway from the highway’s car-strangled spanner strip is overdue, everyone seems stoked about getting downtown rockin’ — one good idea at a time.

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It might not have come in riding a zephyr, but summer season is here, people of Cowichan.

It might still be a month away officially, but the Victoria Day weekend marks the beginning of the warm season in the Warm Land.

We can’t wait to get out on the lake, out on the river, out on the ocean and out in the woods to fully embrace all the opportunities our great community supplies.

The summer season has arrived again in Cowichan.

Riding the two-wheel wave benefits us all Aaron Bichard

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his time last year, B.C.’s streets were teeming with cyclists.

Well, teeming may be a bit of an exaggeration — during the course of Bike to Work Week nearly 20,000 cyclists reported straddling their saddles to get to the grind.

No doubt 20,000 is an impressive number when talking about leagues travelled under the sea or cars able to fit in the world’s largest parking lot at the West Edmonton Mall.

But as a portion of the 2.4 million workers in the province, the number seems to fall flat.

The pedaling percentage is paltry despite B.C. being lauded as one of the most cyclingfriendly provinces in the country.

Still, there is an excitement brewing around bicycles and they are enjoying a resurrection unequalled among transportation choices.

It seems every time you tune in to the news, there’s another report of bike lanes being built,

multi-purpose paths being created and bikeshare programs being launched.

Tax money is flowing freely to promote cycling in cities, yet it could be argued only a small portion of the population is benefiting.

Let’s face it. There is a huge number of people in B.C. who will never trade in their vehicles for a bike. Be it mobility issues, fitness levels, distances to travel, convenience, time restraints or the myriad of other reasons that people have to continue car-centric living, I’d suggest enticing the majority of commuters in B.C. to switch to two wheels is a fantasy.

So why is it acceptable to the general populace that bearing the costs of better cycling infrastructure should be shouldered by riders and non-riders alike? Simple.

The benefits of one single person opting to ditch their car for an emission-free commute are realized by one and all. It’s economic stimulus and environmental activism rolled into one.

In places like Long Beach, California, the local business districts have climbed on board bicycle support to realize the profits of pedals.

The downside of the good times summer in the Warm Land supplies can be found in bottles and cans everywhere.

With the sunshine comes the frosty beverages. And too often those frosty beverages pave the way for what can be called ill-considered decisions at best, or idiot behaviour at worst.

Have fun, but use your brains — take care of each other. Enjoy in moderation and don’t mix booze with driving.

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By encouraging existing customers to ride to shop by offering discounts to cyclists, as well as paying for more safe bicycle parking, the business districts are able to lessen the strain on parking, making more spots available for new customers.

Further, sites across Europe and North America promoting themselves as bicycle destinations are realizing that tourism dollars can just as easily be brought in on two wheels as they can on four. Last year the European Cyclists’ Federation reported an astounding $57 billion across Europe attributed to cycling tourism each year.

And it doesn’t stop with the wallets.

For years we’ve heard how exercising employees are more productive, more creative and generally more enthusiastic about work.

A commute by bike translates into a stronger, healthier workforce taking less sick days. Employers should do all they can to encourage it.

In Duncan we are slowly realizing cycling is an inexpensive way to achieve great commu-

nity gains. There is a smattering of bike racks around town, a new push through the permitting processes at city hall to have showers for commuters included in new developments, and an Active Transportation Plan is slowly being created.

Imagine if we took the next step and created a centralized, secure, covered bike parking structure near the bus stops at the train station, complete with a cycling map of the area to help tourists, commuters and shoppers alike?

Starting May 27 you can join the dozens of existing riders on our streets for Bike to Work Week Cowichan 2013. Register for free at biketowork.ca and help show our community the benefits of being on two wheels.

Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at cowichanrecyclists@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Have an opinion you’d like to share? email editor@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-746-4471

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What do you think about SD79 closing six schools and charging for busing?

“If there are less kids, I can understand closing schools, but riding the bus for public education should be free. If not, it defeats the purpose, and some families won’t be able to pay.”

Kirsten Boettger, Duncan

“Making Lake Cowichan secondary Grade 4 to 12 makes sense because you’re using the space as it should be. Multiple schools just eat funds. With full schools you have the capacity to do more for students.”

Dan Gonyea, Lake Cowichan

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.

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Dear editor I ask why anyone would commission to have a public building built to specifications with a 30- to 40-year life span?

The RCMP station from the beginning knew the current facility was beside a creek that feeds into the lands of the Somenos Marsh. The land had to have piles driven, due to the land being at the water table level, or would have sunk into the marsh.

Canada Avenue has long had flood issues.

The footprint of the land was finite, to begin with. Why would anyone, take land out of the ARL which is part of the same Somenos Marsh area, think that this was going to be an improvement? You are still in the marsh, you will still have to drive pile, you are still at the level of the water table, you are not going to have a dry basement. What does the current diking tell you about the proposed choice of land? You will still be limited to your site footprint, by whatever amount of land you squeeze out of the ARL, which affects your ability to plan for future expansion, if needed. Crime is down across Canada. After we taxpayers pay to have the building razed, who would want to buy marsh land, and should anyone? Maybe it should be incorporated back into the marsh.

Rats, two legged or four, are a fact of life, and we need to deal with them. I appreciate that 79 officers and staff are cramped, I strongly oppose your choice for the new facility.

To quote our top cop, “This is a growing valley, it’s not going to get any smaller.”

Spread out all of the facilities, throughout the valley, to serve all of the valley, and to limit non-usability in the event of a natural or man made disaster. We don’t want all sinking into the marsh at the same time.

Karen A. Chaster

In my opinion: professional testing proves it

W

e have reviewed the comments and recommendations made by Dennis Lowen of Lowen Hydrogeology Consultants pertaining to the South Island Aggregates contaminated soil proposal for Shawnigan Lake.

Mr. Lowen writes: “The proposed SIA contaminated soils landfill site provides no natural protection for the established drinking water sources in the region. The site is not suitable for a landfill.”

Don Bodger On the contrary, the SIA site is highly desirIt’s a bullseye for Kaylin, a Hungarian vizsla, going through the middle of the ring urged on by Carolyn Cupido of able from a natural protection perspective North Saanich during agility competition at the Tyee Kennel Club’s annual dog show at the Cowichan Exhibition as determined through on-site drilling and Grounds May 12. testing and confirmed by conclusions drawn in the BSGS report. the Cowichan Valley generally have a much cally elected choice of the people. A byelecTo boldly state the site is not suitable based higher regard for the uniform you wear than tion should have been immediately held. It people in many other parts of the province, was not, for fear that the people would elect on an unsubstantiated technical review is simply incorrect and ignores the body of data and that’s due in large part to your leaderthe same board in again. ship.”

The people of the Cowichan Valley should collected to the contrary.

Such strong accusations require substantiaAl Siebring be up in arms over this. When did it become tion via appropriate hydrogeological investicomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com acceptable for our provincial government gations and assessments. We do not take our to circumvent our right to representation?

Why is the Cowichan Valley being punished reputation lightly and our clients rely upon How did getting yourself fired help because they had the audacity to elect a our quality of work, and the public relies school board that would not meekly bow to upon our high standard and professional the children? ethics. the destruction of our children’s education?

Duncan Dear editor All of our information, data, assumptions I wonder if my taxes will now be surgically To former school district chairwoman and calculations are provided for an open reduced because of the fanciful notion that Eden Haythornthwaite, re: her recent guest Inspector Hewco’s leadership will column. How exactly did your actions help taxation without representation is tyranny. review and discussion.

A technical debate has been offered but has Dara Quast, Cobble Hill our schools or our children? You took the be missed not taken place, rather an unsubstantiated comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com position that all elements of your responDear editor “professional” opinion has been provided to sibilities under the School Act were not As I said personally to Inspector Kevin being met. Where are your responsibilities as Green vote coloured green right out contradict the hard data.

Hewco: “I’m a little jealous of Penticton.

Lowen writes: “If the SIA contaminated trustees under the School Act? You have done a tremendous job of raissoil landfill proposal is allowed to proceed Sally Davies of the picture ing the positive community profile of the it will present and unacceptable risk to local comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com Dear editor RCMP in our community, given everything Wish I could find humour in the results of drinking water supplies. The proposal should else that’s going on in the force. People in provincial election. It would appear that be rejected.”

School district situation is taxation the Since no analysis has been provided, it is the urge to be green actually lost the election assumed that LHC has not actually deterto the party that is the least green. without representation mined the relative risk to local drinking water Barbara S. Van Dyck Dear editor supplies using standard practice as accepted The larger issue with the fired school board comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com “Are you surprised by the B.C. election results?” in the province of British Columbia. is our democracy. A board of trustees was You answered: (55 votes) Mr. Lowen has provided a bold and duly elected by the people of the Cowichan unsubstantiated conclusion with far reachValley to represent them. The candidates More letters online 56 per cent YES ing implications. The LHC letter has been a clearly expressed their platforms during the To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the election and fulfilled their promises. If they Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts major source of undue public angst related to the proposal. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com were dismissed for not adhering to the laws with the community immediately through the comments Letters put forward by Mr. Lowen appear as they were interpreted by the Liberal govfunction at cowichannewsleader.com to be politically motivated since their brevity, ernment, so be it. They were the democratilack of analysis, disregard for site-specific data and broad conclusions render them unacceptable in terms of actual technical input.

Mr. Lowen’s letters should be viewed as being prepared by a sole-proprietor, operating largely outside of his areas of expertise.

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This is a much-condensed version of a letter by Matt Pye of Active Earth Engineering to the Ministry of Enrironment in response to March 28 letter prepared by Lowen Hydrogeology Consultingand sent to then-Environment Minister Terry Lake.

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unknown to police, and was the only person aboard.

If it hadn’t been for Melchior allegedly moving at high speed toward the international border, on a route known to smugglers, the RCMP’s border-integrity operations centre might have missed his boat, Simmonds said.

The centre relayed the suspicious information to an RCMP marine patrol, he said, and it cut off Melchior’s craft before it reached the border. There was no high-speed pursuit.

Simmonds said moving currency or contraband in large sums, such as the soggy cash recovered, is a common identifier for organized-crime activity.

Once the case ends, the $2.6 million will be diverted to the federal government’s general revenues, Simmonds said.

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Text messages recovered from his mobile device recounted a conversation between him and someone in the U.S. expressing concern about “bikes” and “birds” – possibly referring to coast guard boats and helicopters, the TC reports.

Melchior offered two explanations when he was stopped: first, that he was scouting dive sites; then that he was on his way to meet a woman.

“Neither explanation made any sense,” the paper quoted Crown lawyer Sharon Steele telling the court earlier this month.

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Timberwest deal: Watershed control for Ladysmith and Saltair being weighed against loss of rural character in North Oyster/Diamond Nick Bekolay

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he Town of Ladysmith is trying to become just the third community in British Columbia to own and control its own watershed.

But some of its neighbours are concerned a related boundary expansion is a land grab that could threaten their pocketbooks and their rural way of life.

The town is negotiating a deal with Couverdon — the real estate arm of the forest company TimberWest — that would give it title to TimberWest land adjacent to Stocking and Holland Lakes.

In exchange, Ladysmith would expand its city limits to include a 710-acre parcel of Timberwest land stretching from north of Grouhel Road to Malone Road with the potential to increase its population by a third.

That has some residents of North Oyster/Diamond upset.

Chris Gerrand and Doug Copp said the majority of area residents are unaware of what’s happening. Those who are familiar are opposed. And after 15 years of Ladysmith expansions, they’ve had enough.

Copp fears if the TimberWest land is developed as planned, it will inevitably lead to Ladysmith incorporating the rural residential Diamond area — a move that would lead to at least doubling the taxes for Diamond residents, he

Rob Hutchins says a proposed land swap with TimberWest could make Ladysmith and Saltair just the third community in B.C. to own and control its watershed. said.

The resulting urban encroachment will change the way of life out there considerably, Gerrand added.

“We feel that it’s not in our interests,” he said. “We like a quiet lifestyle and we’d like to see the town stay within their own boundaries.”

Gerrand wants the sale of forestry land for development purposes subject to a referendum. Both men include a lack of openness on their list of concerns.

“If you’re my neighbour and I want to change the fence, I think it’d be best if I went and talked to you first before I knocked the goddamn thing down,” Copp said.

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Totally false, Ladysmith Mayor and CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins said. The proposal introduced to the public at a town hall meeting in June 2008, he said, has been the subject of one or two similar meetings since, and will be the topic of another next week.

If the deal is signed, Ladysmith would gain 250 acres adjacent to Holland Lake and 225 acres adjacent to Stocking Lake. About 140 of those acres are now part of Saltair, which uses the same watershed.

Ownership of the watershed would allow Ladysmith to join exclusive ranks with the Capital Regional District and the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Each owns the lands surrounding their drinking water reservoirs and has closed them to the public for protection.

According to the current official community plan and city limits, Ladysmith has the potential to expand its population from 8,300 to upward of 18,000, Hutchins said.

City manager Ruth Malli said the “build-out” on the proposed Couverdon expansion has the potential to add 2,500 people to that number.

Hutchins said 350 acres of the Couverdon expansion would be developed under the proposal, while the remainder would be left in its natural state.

The proposed boundary expansion will be discussed at a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Diamond Hall.

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y the way, did you hear: • Cowichan Valley Community Policing is hosting a poster-essay contest for elementary students, with the prize of a pizza party for their class, with a RCMP member in attendance. Also underway is an essay contest for students in Grade 10-12: 500 words addressing the question “If you were the Officer in Charge, what would you do to lead the RCMP in making a difference in our community?” The winner will receive $100 cash prize and be an Officer for the Day. Deadline for entries is May 30. Contact the office at 250-701-9145 for more information • Kaja Nowak of Scouts Canada says Duncan Scouts Bryan Crockett, Lexie McCoy, and Evin Moore were honoured April 20, by Judith Guichon, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia with the highest award in Scouting, the Queen’s Venturer Scout Award.

• Priscilla Anne Whitefeather was among the residents of the Ts’i’ts’uwatul’ Lelum Assisted Living Centre entertained recently by the Cowichan Writers’ Group. Authors Carol Anne Lawry, Ron Rosewood and Alara Bretanne treated them to readings, music poetry and sing-alongs under the supervision of recreation co-ordinator Karen Henry.

• Big news from the Bring Back the Bluebirds project. Project technician Julia Daly, Cowichan Valley Naturalist volunteer Genevieve Singleton and the rest of the team are celebrating after a female laid six eggs in a nest near Quamichan Lake. The campaign to reintroduce the western bluebird to the valley is also keeping a close eye on three eggs in another active nest near Somenos Lake.

• Pat Andrews read out an ode to that most English of dishes, bangers and mash, as the Cowichan British Canadian Social Club celebrated St.George’s Day and the club’s 25th anniversary April 23 at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club.

President Margaret McBride, guest speaker Anthony Abbott, founder Diana Broughton, singers Flanagan and Allen and John Hickson were among those joining the fun.

• Jennifer Doran wants to remind everyone of Duncan Christian School’s Junk in the Trunk fundraiser set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 25 at the school. Baked goods, a car wash, a concession, and bottle and scrap metal collections will complement the sale as students fundraise for a mission trip to Mexico in September.

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ates to the City were recently opened at Duncan’s Green Door House.

That’s where project spokesman David Coulson presented wroughtiron gates leading to a trail, along Volume One Bookstore’s building, and onto Kenneth Street.

He cheered city council’s $1,000 cheque toward Green Door financing the gates.

They’re likely to be joined by two other gates offering locals and tourists back-alley views of downtown.

The other two gates planned lead between Salt Spring Soapworks and Craig Street, plus along Embellish and Fabrications stores onto Kenneth.

“They may get temporarily opened, depending on the co-operation of adjacent landowners,” Coulson said.

The gates project complemented a garden party at heritage Green Door House, during the Duncan Farmer’s Market.

To Coulson, it’s all about strategies to attract folks downtown, and into shops.

“These gates allow consumers and visitors an opportunity to get lost in our community, and discover it,” he said, citing other artistic downtown alleys, including one exhibiting Chinatown photos.

Great idea, signalled resident Laurel Hibbert.

“This is absolutely wonderful. All of this just ties our community together.”

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ancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus will open its doors to prospective students Thursday, May 23, for an “Open House/Discover Trades Day.” High school students, parents and members of the community are invited to visit the Duncan campus to explore VIU’s programs, a VIU press release states.

Students and faculty from VIU will be on hand to greet visitors and share information on the school’s skilled trades and university credit programs from noon to 6 p.m. Call 250-746-3500.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 15 Cow High Grade 12 student Nick Pyrch fuses bright colours, tattoo and Day of the Dead inspired elements to his pieces, including in this mural he painted, which will be featured at the May 23 art show.

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It may be a politically inspired pencil sketch with hefty messages or maybe it’s a massive clay octopus sculpture.

That’s the name and the game of Cowichan Secondary School’s annual art show, which takes place this year with opening night Thursday and a bonus viewing day Friday.

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“Every year it’s always different because there are so many different types of pieces,” art teacher Teresa Nicholson said of the 300 to 400 pieces up for viewing. “This year there are clay pieces, ceramics, drawings, paintings, Aboriginal prints, carvings, metal work, photography and sometimes there’s wood working.”

Grade 12 student Roland Ferguson has several pieces set aside to be showcased, including a very heavy sketch inspired by the election.

“For this piece I asked myself ‘How much meaning does one person’s vote have,’” Ferguson said.

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Folks who attend the show, which is held in the school’s cafeteria, can also take a wander to the school’s second building where Grade 12 student Nick Pyrch painted a bright and funky mural on the staircase wall.

“I’ve always liked bright colours,” said Pyrch, who’s also showing several canvasses with the same themes as the mural. “A lot of it’s inspired by tattoo art and some is Day of the Dead too.”

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Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre UPDATE: Construction has begun on new Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre. Island company, Kinetic Construction Ltd. was selected as the General Contractor through an open bidding process that garnered 18 responses and 7 complete bids. Kinetic was selected on the strength of price and comparable experience – they built the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre in Comox.

“Kinetic is ideally suited when it comes to budget, experience and reputation. In addition, they are totally on board with the Chamber’s requirement to hire locally whenever possible”, said Julie Scurr, Chamber Vice President and Chair of the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre Building Committee.

Kinetic Construction Ltd. was founded in 1984 and has offices in Courtenay, Victoria and Vancouver. The company employs about 120 people and has more than 15 projects underway in southern BC, including commercial buildings in Cowichan Commons.

“As a local Vancouver Island contractor, Kinetic has been active in the Cowichan Valley for over 20 years,” said Bill Gyles, President of Kinetic. “We’re excited to be involved in a project that will welcome people to this unique part of the Island.”

Residents and visitors should note that the Forest Discovery Centre (FDC) remains open and operational during construction with their usual special summer events (see “BC Forest Discovery Centre – Open During Construction”) The Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre is the culmination of almost a decade of fundraising, planning and collaboration by the Chamber and the project partners: BC Forest Discovery Centre, the Municipality of North Cowichan, City of Duncan, Islands Coastal Economic Trust, and the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The Centre is slated for completion November 2013.

BC Forest Discovery Centre OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION – The new season has begun at the Forest Discovery Centre on Drinkwater Road and the Trans Canada Hwy. The Centre will run at full capacity during construction with its usual summer schedule of train rides, displays, special events and family friendly activities. The Centre is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm. The Green Hornet train runs on the weekends and the Speeder takes over the tracks on weekdays. Both trains run every 60 minutes starting at 10:30am with the last train at 3:30pm.

The annual Father’s Day Tractor Show is Sunday June 16. Dads and families will enjoy the vintage truck and tractor show, the tractor parade and slow tractor race.

The Centre celebrates Canada Day on Monday July 1 with $2 admission for everyone, except kids under 4, who get in for free. The event features live music, a flag

ceremony, bouncy castle, concession and tons of fun.

BC Day is Kids Day at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Sunday August 4. There will be live music, unlimited train rides, bouncy castle, games, concessions and more.

And plans are in the works for more family fun on Labour Day weekend.

BLACK TIE AWARD WINNERS 2013 Front Row: Wilma Jamieson of Queen Margaret’s School – Green Business Award; Mrs. Patricia Slade – Lifetime Achievement with Ken Slade, Genevieve Grieve of EK Hair Design – Business Achievement 1 – 10 Employees; Cari Burdett of Lila Music Centre – Art in Business Award; Demy McEvoy of the Cowichan Intercultural Society – Customer Service Award.

Back Row: George Gates, President Duncan Cowichan Chamber; Bernie Dinter of Dinter Nursery – Business Achievement 20 or More Employees, Ken Slade – Lifetime Achievement Award; Olivia Boudreau & Emily Clements of Adagé Studio – Business Achievement 11 – 19 Employees; Lillian Laird of The Print Spot – Young Entrepreneur Award, George Robbins of the Cowichan Region Economic Commission – Volunteer of the Year Award.

Summer at the Visitor Centre The Duncan Cowichan Visitor Centre has undergone reorganization and streamlining to get ready for the summer season. We’ve added current events boards with daily updates on local activities, festivals and more must-know news for visitors. Be sure to stop by if you are planning a vacation and pick up the latest 2013 BC Travel guide with information on fishing, camping, attractions and any and all holiday activities. And we have the free Accommodation Guide to help you choose the perfect place to stay.

The Visitor Centre is an excellent resource for anyone expecting out of town guests – there are maps and brochures for attractions and accommodation. The Centre stocks hiking maps and books - our staff and volunteers will help you select and access the perfect walk for you and your guests. We have extensive information on Cowichan wineries and Duncan’s famous totems. Those planning to travel in BC this summer may wish to stop by for a BC Parks Passport to get it stamped at Visitor Centres throughout the province. Fill up the passport to earn a gift from BC Parks. And check the Chamber Members display when you are looking for quality local services, products and more.

The Visitor Centre is excited to offer Sue Coleman art cards, art magnets and matted prints. We stock a selection of local interest books, post cards and the popular One Day in Cowichan DVD for $7.95. We also sell the TV Scene publication and carry free local publications.

The Duncan Cowichan Visitor Centre is seeking volunteers. If you enjoy meeting and talking to new people about the wonderful area we call home, please stop by the Visitors Center and speak to Kirsty.

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r News Chamber Events Jimgerbread Etc Hosts Chamber Mixer June 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm 149 Duncan Ave. Duncan’s newest café invites members and their guests to enjoy an evening at Jimgerbread Etc. home of luscious baked goods, and delicious gluten free choices.

Free to Chamber Members & Members’ Guests Cowichan Sound & Cellular presents Making the Most of Your Smart Phones Pt I & II May 29 & June 12, Noon – 1:00 pm

naimo Airport will create economic spin offs to our communities. In fact, it is estimated by 2016 that the activities at Nanaimo Airport will result in 1,107 jobs (direct and indirect) and $78.7million (direct and indirect) per year of contribution in the local economy.

Mike Hooper, President and CEO of Nanaimo Airport will provide an update on airport activities and discuss what the addition of WestJet Encore services will mean to the airport and the area communities.

Members $26.25 Non-Members $36.75

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Chamber All Members’ Breakfast June 4, 7:30 – 8:45 am York Street Diner, 5849 York Rd. $10 Members & Members’ Guests

Free to Members & Members’ Guests Lunch ‘n Learn with Garland Coulson: Work Smarter, Not Harder Sept. 25, Noon – 1:00 pm

Averill Creek Vineyard Hosts Chamber Mixer

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Clements Centre Hosts September Luncheon

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Nanaimo Airport’s CEO Mike Hooper presents at June Luncheon June 20, 11:30 – 1:00 pm The Quamichan Inn, 1478 Maple Bay Rd. Airports are strong economic generators, and growth at the Na-

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Deb and Don McMurray started out growing cucumbers for BC Hot House.

There were also marketing their own special-recipe salsa, which they had manufactured at a local commercial kitchen. When a severe snowstorm struck in 1996 all of the McMurray’s greenhouses were destroyed. Around the time they finished rebuilding one greenhouse, the commercial kitchen came available. When they acquired it, it was a small operation with just 3 products: potato salad, bean salad and the famous salsa. Now Arbutus Ridge Farms has a line of more than 50 products that they provide to major grocery store chains and independents throughout the Island and Lower Mainland.

Don and Deb describe their business as an offsite commissary for client stores – all product is wholesaled. They guarantee 24 hours delivery on the Island, and 48-hour delivery to the Lower Mainland - delivery times are often much shorter. Service and quality distinguishes Arbutus Ridge Farms.

“We can respond and fill orders very quickly. All our products are preservative-free, made the same way you would make them at home,” says Deb. New products are developed in consultation with client stores. Says Deb, “We work with the stores and listen to what their customers want. Then we create prototypes according to those specifications.” Arbutus Ridge Farms is adding hot foods to the deli line and recently hired Kirk Brown as Director of Operations who will continue expanding the product line. They are also in the planning stages to build a new 17,000 sq. ft. facility.

Arbutus Ridge Farms Ltd. belongs to the chamber because, “It’s an organization you really need to belong to,” says Don, “It’s a voice for business and you’ve got to fund that voice.” Why Cowichan as the base of operation? Don and Deb appreciate an excellent local labour pool are proud to say most staff are long-term employees. “A company is like a family,” says Deb. The central location between Nanaimo and Victoria is efficient for both shipping and supply. The company shops local produce before sourcing elsewhere. And when it comes to quality of life says Don, “There’s no place I’d rather be.”

Libre Naturals is in the business of producing safe, delicious foods, free of the top 11 food allergens listed in Canada. These allergy friendly snacks and cereals are also gluten free, Kosher, non-GMO, and made without preservatives or artificial flavours. Why face the challenges and expense of sourcing ingredients, the scrutiny of certifications, and maintain an in-house lab for continual testing? So families with food allergies can have safe, handy snacks like everyone else.

“Our house is clam, shrimp, gluten, dairy, chick pea, kiwi and dairy-free. People come over and still love my cooking,” says company founder Alana Elliott. Few families have to weather multiple dietary challenges and Alana is passionate that allergy friendly foods should taste as good, if not better than, non-specialized food. It started with a quest for an allergy friendly granola bar.

Alana tested her recipes with anyone who cared to try a sample. As a new entrepreneur, she accessed Community Futures programs. In 2004, in consultation with UBC’s food science department, Alana achieved a nutritious, allergy friendly, nut-free granola bar that was market-ready and delicious. In addition to granola bars, now the company produces granolas, trail mixes, oatmeal cups and bulk products. Products are sold throughout the US and Canada, and a first shipment has gone to China.

In 2012, recognizing that the product line was more than nut-free, they rebranded from No Nuttin’ Foods to Libre Naturals – signifying that products are free (libre means free in French and Spanish) of many allergens and ingredients consumers prefer to avoid. “When you read our label, you can absolutely understand every word,” says Alana.

The company launches 2 new websites in the next few weeks, along with Alana’s new blog alanaelliott.com. She sees her role expanding as an expert in the field; Alana understands food allergies and solutions from multiple perspectives – mother, manufacturer, and as one who has food allergies. She has much to offer to everyone who wants provide a healthy diet and positive food experience for their family.

Libre Naturals believes in giving back to the community. They provide full time employees with 3 paid volunteer days per year to contribute as they choose, and they have a program to provide local teams and schools with product as cost. As part of the Chamber community, Libre Naturals takes advantage of the exceptional credit card processing rates only available to members through TD Merchant Services. “Being part of the community is important,” says Alana.

Consumers can buy Libre Naturals products online, or in person at the company’s factory outlet on Allenby Road.

Members $26.25 Non-Members $36.75

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Woodwind prodigy headlines Jazz Vespers Qualicum Music Academy Director Dave Stewart Mann is a man with “Best Band Teacher in Canada award winner” on his resume.

He had this to say about Connor Stewart, who started playing the saxophone just two years ago: “His learning curve is vertical.”

Now 16, the Qualicum-area woodwind prodigy will

take centre stage Saturday in Mill Bay. “Stewart’s development has been nothing short of meteoric,” promotional material for Saturday’s concert states. “Evidencing the technique, harmonic knowledge, improvisational ability, ear, and maturity of a much more experienced player onstage, and possessing a rapidly expanding encyclopedic knowledge of jazz

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history and repertoire, he has been turning heads and making a name for himself wherever he has played.”

He will be the featured Jazz Vespers attraction at Mill Bay’s Sylvan United Church (985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd). Tickets are a suggested $10 donation. The show starts at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-743-4301 for information.

Hurtin’ Albertans sooth Cowichan country burn

Review: Lund punches out a bunch of country tunes in a great SunFest warm-up Peter W. Rusland

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Jay Ruzesky has turned his observations on the sights and experiences of Antarctica into a new book: In Antarctica: An Amundsen Pilgrimage.

Amundsen hunched over like winter trees on on the plateau.

Still, it was impossible not to romanticize The cold facts: Author Jay Ruzesky Mt. Washington against blowing wind and snow. the landscape even while I was in Antarctica. shares his experiences exploring The heroic age of exploration ended The shoulders of glaciers rolled into the sea all along the coastline. There were only a what was this planet’s final frontier at the South Pole in 1911 when Roald Amundsen arrived there on Dec.14. In the few small patches of anything like land.

Jay Ruzesky popular imagination, it was the last place I walked with penguins, I climbed ice caps, Special to the News Leader Pictorial on earth, and the only destination left was and I saw icebergs born from the edges of a the moon. vast continent that is, no doubt in my mind, here is something sexy about I travelled to Antarctica as a kind of pilgrim- as other-worldly as the moon. paddling through a castellated age on the centenary of Amundsen’s arrival ***** iceberg on the summer solstice in at the Pole because I am his relative and I had Jay Ruzesky is a local author who teaches Antarctica. been dreaming this voyage for 20 years. at the Cowichan campus of Vancouver The light at 11 p.m. sends Eco-tourism has changed the world of Island University. yellow and red hues careening through adventure though.

We invited him to give you a snippet of the glassy inner walls. Pillars, like Greek Amundsen had to plan his expedition what you can experience between the covers columns, hold up a heavy ceiling, and a few down to the last biscuit. I got myself orgaof his new book, In Antarctica: An Amundmetres below the kayak, the ice is blue as an nized through the internet. He was gone sen Pilgrimage.

Estonian eye. two years. I was away for a month, and that He will be speaking about his experiences We paddle fast into an opening and are included stops in South America along the downtown at Ten Old Books in the Duncan through the other side in about 30 seconds. way. He made it to the Pole. I only got as far Garage on Saturday, May 25 from 1 p.m.

It lacks wisdom to spend much time inside as the Antarctic Circle. along with Nanaimo writer Carol Matan iceberg, and although this one is groundLike any other remote spot: Mount thews. Admission is free. ed off Booth Island, any of the pillars could Everest, the Amazon River, or KilimanRuzesky will also give a talk and slide collapse without warning or the whole thing jaro — coming to Antarctica now is more a presentation at the Maritime Museum of could snap in half with a sound like cannon question of finances than anything else.

B.C. at Bastion Square in Victoria on May fire that would echo across the bay.

Various companies arrange everything 29 starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 and The word “Antarctica” raises images from luxury cruises around the continent, to admission is $6 (free for children under 12 of explorers such as Mawson, Scott, and fly-overs, to extreme 100-kilometre ski-treks and museum members).

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orb Lund hauled a ton of country-song styles to a packed Cowichan Theatre Wednesday, proving the rollicking genre is way more than twang.

Hootin’ and hollerin’ went full throttle as Lund and his cranked crew banged out a slew of songs coloured in country’s various shades of pain and pleasure.

From the shuffle Family Reunion, comical Cows Around, rockabilly Brother Brigham, Brother Young, and southern rocker Getting Down On The Mountain, courtesy Jay Ruzesky to western slicker Corb Lund entertains the Cowichan Theatre.

Shine Up My Boots, pain-soaked September, Stompin Tom’s Good Ol’ Hockey Game, and encore singalong Cover of the Rolling Stone, Lund peddled his boisterous brand of farm-boy fun to an appreciative, well-oiled crowd.

Some folks danced front of stage as the set list-less singer gave them what they paid for.

Lund’s trio boasted great talent from guitaristpedal steel-mandolin man Grant (Demon) Siemens, stand-up bassist Kurt Ciesla, and drummer Brady Valgardson.

The stage for Lund and his Hurtin’ Albertans was well warmed by yarn-spinning cowboy Ridley Bent and fret phenom Chris Dunn.

Sporting a trademark black Stetson, Bent spent five tunes strumming stellar stories spanning his haunting Suicidewinder, and vengeful Who’s The Devil Now?, to his ode to recently departed George Jones during Mama Take Me Home.

Dunn was the perfect sideman, laying back and letting Bent do the lyrical work — reminiscent of Pat Temple and Fred J. Eaglesmith — until called upon for lovely picking on his six-string.

Yes, SunFest came early to Cowichan last week through an intimate visit with Bent and Lund.

Now bring on Alan Jackson this summer at the CowEx grounds.

Country music double-bill rating: 9 spurs out of 10.

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Wednesday Cowichan Valley Camera Club: Meets 2nd Tuesday, 3rd and 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m., September through June at Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Center.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) BC#1376: Meets every Wednesday, 7 p.m., Sundance Room, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.

Thursday Triple P Pre-Teen Parenting Program: Strategies to help parents improve communica-

tion, and manage common challenges, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Margaret Moss Health Centre. Website: www.triplepvip. ca for info Spring Expo: food, art auction, talent show and student displays, 3 to 7 p.m., Duncan Christian High School, 495 Beech Avenue, Duncan

Carole Pope: former singer of the legendary Canadian band Rough Trade special guest Ryan McMahon, call in advance; seating will be limited, Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $20.

Call 250-324-2245.

Discover Trades Day: open house at VIU focusing on trades programs such as culinary arts, carpentry, hair-

To see three generations of master musicians on one stage is quite a rare event!

dressing and IT, 6 p.m., 2011 University Way, Duncan. Call 250-746-3500

Town Hall Meeting: Addressing groundwater quality in Cobble Hill at 7 p.m. in the Cobble Hill Hall sponsored by the South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce.

Friday Albertine in 5 TImes: (first performance) play performed by Shawnigan Players, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan Street, Duncan. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door. Call 250-748-7246

Water Protection Benefit Dinner: Featuring speakers and videos relating to what is happening in the Shawnigan watershed at Steeples Restaurat at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 with proceeds going Shawnigan Residents Association to legal fund.

Cowichan Valley Concert Band Spring Thing: Ron McFarlane

Rock n’ Roll band Splinter: Victoria’s best rock ‘n’ roll band rocks Duncan, 8:30 p.m., Oak & Carriage Pub, 3287 Cowichan Lake Road, Duncan. Tickets $10. Call 250-746-4144.

Albertine in 5 TImes: (second performance) play performed

by Shawnigan Players, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan Street, Duncan. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door. Call 250-7487246

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Moondance Dynamic Arts School in Shawnigan Lake present master sitar artists Pandit Shivnath Mishra, his son Deobrat Mishra and Prashant Mishra (tabla) from Varanasi, India. The Mishras are some of the most inspiring and respected sitar artists world-wide.

Friday, May 24th, 7pm Moondance Dynamic Arts School

SPCA Open House: ask-a-vet booth, refreshments, activities for the whole family, half price adoption fees all weekend, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 7550 Bell McKinnon Road, Duncan.

Donations (Hill’s wet cat and dog food, red or black KONG toys) gratefully accepted.

directs a group of dedicated musicians who enjoy providing music to the community.

At Quamichan Middle School, 7:30 p.m., tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors/students.

Special Preview May 29 All tickets $10 this performance ONLY

Sylvan United Church

985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd Mill Bay 250-743-4659 250-743-4301

T i c k e t s : $ 2 0 $15 seniors & Students Tickets Available from cast members and at Solitaire Press- Duncan BC

The Neighbourhood Theatre

Considine Avenue Maple Bay BC

May 30, & June 1 at 7:30pm The31Cowichan Valley Sunday YouthMatinee Choir 2PM June 2nd Special Preview May 29 All tickets $10 this performance ONLY

Sheila T i cdirector: k e t Hilton s : Johnson $ 2 0 $15 seniors & Students

Season Finale Concert

Tickets Available from cast members and at Solitaire Press- Duncan BC

The Kerry Park Commission wants your input on next steps for this aging facility.

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES & FACILITY TOURS

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Sunday, May 26, 2 pm Sylvan United Church Mill Bay General admission at the door: $10 Children 12 & under: free

Auditions & Registration for 2013 – 2014 Season Thursday, May 30, 3:30 pm – 5 pm Providence Farm Chapel For more info., call 250-597-0114

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CAIRNSMORE Craft Market Free Admission Sunday, May 26th 321 Cairnsmore St. Duncan (Girl Guide Hall) We have crafters, independent consultants and small businesses for this event! Come out, have a great time and show support for local, crafty and hard working vendors! Enter our raffle in support of Angel Choppers bicycle club. Still accepting Vendors. Contact Jennifer 1-250-858-5336

South Cowichan Seniors Drop-In, Monday May 27, 11:30 am, lunch served, Age 55+ welcome, movie Bamberton shown at 1:00 pm. Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave. (250)743-5856

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REHABILITATION COUNSELLING: An Introduction Mount Joy College is providing a series of seminars introducing a Christian-based rehabilitation program for drug addicted youth. May 25, June 8, June 22, 9 am to 4 pm. To register call 250642-2844 or www.mtjoycollege.com.

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.

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BOTKIN, William T. “Bill” to all, this much-loved If you are new to the Neighbourhood man passed quietly in the night call one of these representatives for at the George Derby Centre at your FREE Basket of Gifts.

96. Born on a Saskatchewan farm, he navigated Halifaxes Community Welcome Baby Welcome with 158 Squadron, Bomber Command.

David DuncanSometimes 746-4236shotPat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 Chemainus & Crofton to pieces, they made it back Diana Chemainus 246-4463 while many died around them. Community & Baby Pat Mill Bay it took 748-6740 The courage to keep Welcome: flying Lake made them genuine Robyn Cowichan 749-3356 749-3356 war heroes. On leave he metRobyn Lake Cowichan www.welcomewagon.ca ElizabethWebsite: “Jean” Miller, whom he married and loved for life.

They were partners, raising a flock of children lucky to grow up in the warm home they created. They toured North America dancing, clearing dance floors as people sat to watch them doing what they loved to do. They were deeply involved in the community and in the arts, with Dad singing in choirs and prominent in Masons and Shrine. Youngest son Terry’s death hit him hard, Jean’s death was devastating, and the inevitable has happened. He is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the warm memories of those who deaths knew him.deaths We will miss him terribly.

O’NEIL, Yolande (Granaldi) July 12, 1923 – May 16, 2013 Yolande was born in Montreal, PQ and passed away at the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC. Predeceased by her husband, Ernest in 1990 and by her four sisters, Maria St. Germain, Anna Frappier, Ida Brunet and Eva O’Donnell, Yolande will be remembered with love by many nieces, nephews and friends in Quebec, by many friends in Duncan and Argenta, BC and by her “family” at the Meadows Assisted Living Facility where she lived for the past 3 ½ years.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate or ARTHUR RANDY BARNARD, Deceased Date of Death: August 4th, 2012

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Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection, which operates the Bread Van, relies on public donations to FUEL the Van? Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills are piling up.

Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http:// cowichanfoodconnection.com to find out how you can help or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more information.

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

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LOST: SURFBOARD on hwy 18, Paldi area, May. 18. Call Kent at (250)748-7433.

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Arthur Randy Barnard, late of 2892 Oak Street, Chemainus, BC, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Administrator at 600 - 1070 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2C4, on or before June 26, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator has notice.

MISSING CAT, tri-colored (brown/black with orange), named Turtle. Last seen April 4 at Valley View Mall. Please call 778-422-0406

The Canada Trust Company, Administrator

4 Food Banks, Wavaw & The Salvation Army.

By its Solicitors: Jones Emery Hargreaves Swan

LOST AND FOUND FOUND BACKPACK on Sat, May 11. Call to identify (250)743-1108.

FOUND: CAT, 5 yr-old male, long-haired orange tabby named Red. FOUND IN COW BAY. Tattoo TA384U. Lake Cowichan Animal Rescue has him. Call 250-749-4040.

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

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Our sincere “Thank you” to all for supporting “Pennies for Presents”

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TRAVEL $399 CABO San Lucas, all Inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks!

For $399! 1-888-481-9660. www.luxurycabohotel.com

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

Yolande & Ernie moved to Duncan in 1966. For many years, Yolande was an avid bowler and a member of the Women of the Moose. In later years, she belonged to an Enneagram group, the Widows’ Support Group at St. Edward’s Parish, the Franco Belles and The First Open Heart Society of BC. Yolande was very kind and considerate and always spoke well of others. She loved to travel and was genuinely interested in people. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all whose life she touched.

Please join in a Celebration of Life for

Margaret McGowan Saturday, May 25th, at 1:00 pm at the Cowichan Valley Inn, 6474 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, V9L 6C6

Funeral Mass for Yolande will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at St. Edward’s Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan, BC with Fr. Alfredo Monacelli officiating.

A Tea will follow in the Church Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Yolande may be made to The First Open Heart Society of British Columbia, 1580 Pembroke Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1W2 Website: www.fohs.bc.ca

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES JIM’S MOWING is looking for entrepreneurs who want to build equity and become franchise owners. Call 310-5467.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES A+DRINK SNACK plus Healthy Vending machine Route. Turn Key Business. Invest With Confidence, $4,000 Up. Training and Secured profitable Locations. Limited Must Sell. 1-888-979-8363.

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

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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

OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates!

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required.

Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

CASUAL POSITION available for day program, servicing adults with special needs. Experience with education preferred. Send resume to movinon@shaw.ca CLINICAL Counsellor - NI Survivors’ Healing Society Trauma & Abuse Counselling Campbell River - contract with expansion /renewal potential 14hr/wk - contact@nishs.ca

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HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE manufacturer of quality wood, gas and pellet fireplaces is seeking an experienced CSR.

Ken Evans Ford is currently seeking an experienced sales person to join our exciting team of professionals. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, energetic & has a strong work ethic. All that is required is a great attitude, clean appearance and a willingness to take direction.

We will supply the rest.

Do You:

If so, please forward your resume to Chuck Richardson at

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We offer an attractive compensation package including a comprehensive, company paid benefits programme.

EXPERIENCED SERVERS needed at the York St. Diner.

Please respond in person w/resume to 5847 York Rd. 250-597-0400 GORD SMITH Mechanical requires a ticketed heavy duty mechanic with valid BC driver’s license. Also looking for an apprentice mechanic, P/T to start. Call (250)701-2833.

GRAVEL HILL Supplies is looking for an experienced truck driver to drive tandemtandem ready-mix trucks.

Knowledge of Duncan and surrounding areas an asset.

Fax resume and driver’s abstract to (250)743-3985.

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. For an interview call 250-715-1779.

HARTLEY’S AUTOBODY in Sechelt, BC has a vacancy for a Journeyman Automotive Painter. Please fax resume with references and contact information to: 604-885-7454.

HELP WANTED

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Automotive Sales Professional

Pacific Energy, a local

*Have a can do attitude *Pick things up quickly *Have strong interpersonal and communications skills *Have good basic computer skills *Enjoy multi tasking

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

$50K + is totally attainable!

We take our careers and customers very seriously, but we also have fun and enjoy a great work atmosphere. Send your resume to stu@kenevansford.com or cyu@kenevansford.com.

No phone calls please.

www.kenevansford.com 439 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Penelakut Tribe Employment Opportunity

Position: Special Education Teacher Salary: Commensurate with experience and the Penelakut Education Salary Grid Term: Full-time

HELP WANTED

Full-time Computer Technician DUNCAN Job Posting #2013-040 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 Savings’ 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.

To meet these challenges, our ideal candidate will have: • A university degree or technical school diploma in a related field.

• 2-3 years’ of experience as a computer technician, or in a similar role, including some user support experience.

• Proven experience with current Microsoft Desktop and Server software platforms This is a full-time position however some flexibility 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 financial benefits. 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.

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.’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 School’s Program and curricula are implemented in a way that maximizes student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE: • Takes the lead on I.E.P. development, collaboration and implementation • Knowledge of the Special Education Program Funding Application and Reporting Guidelines from the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) • Instructs and supports instruction of identified students, using various teaching methods • 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 • Evaluate students progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress • Participates in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops • Bachelors of Education or higher degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent • University degree in an appropriate field preferred (Special Education or Alternative Education) • High level of attention to confidentiality • Culture sensitivity, with experience in First Nations schools and communities • Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners • Knowledge and practical experience with Guided Reading, Read Well, Math Makes Sense, and DIBELS would be a benefit • Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the community

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Employment Opportunity

CHILD SAFETY SOCIAL WORKERS Reference No. LS-CS-SW-0513

PURPOSE: Reporting to the Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem’ Child Safety Manager, Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem’ Child & Family Services is seeking Child Safety Social Workers. The successful candidates will be required to provide services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and to assist with the preservation of the family unit. These are fulltime permanent positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: •Provide family support/repatriation services •Assess risk of abuse/neglect •Ability to implement strength based practice for families •Develop plans to ensure child(ren) safety •Fulfill role of guardian for children in care •Coordinate and /or refer families and children to community services •Ensure the confidentiality and security of files •Prepare documents for court •Prepare and present evidence for Family Court QUALIFICATIONS: •MSW or CYC / BSW Degree plus 2-years of experience in Child Family Services is required •C4 through C6 Delegation Levels is an asset •Participate in Aboriginal Social Worker Training Program •Extensive experience working with youth, children, and families •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs •Knowledge of all areas of child development and family dynamics •Knowledge of aboriginal traditions and values •Specific knowledge of Cowichan community is an asset •Criminal Record Check (C.R.C) is required •Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required Please refer to Reference No. LS-CS-SW-0513 when submitting your cover letter, resume, and three references to: Human Resources Manager, Cowichan Tribes 5760 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 EMAIL: resume@cowichantribes.com DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013 Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

We thank all applicants in advance only those short-listed will be contacted

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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 Fax: 250-246-2725 Email: reginas@penelakut.ca

Submit the following to: Regina Sam, Education Coordinator Email: reginas@penelakut.ca Fax: 250-246-2725

• Resume, Cover Letter and References • Teacher Certification in BC • Clear Criminal Record Check • Other supports indication Special Education specialty

• 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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HELP WANTED 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.

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

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SOFTWARE Developer for Engineering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team. We offer rewarding challenges, a stimulating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the college town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop efficient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job Description Implement and test machine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of customer data Verify sensor performance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture requirements for software upgrades Maintain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and computational geometry extensions Experience Must have 3-5 years experience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer science. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills are required. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Additional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding position. Your code will control our customer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what modern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to ontime delivery schedules. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com.

TRADES, TECHNICAL GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com SYSTEMS Software Developer Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team as a Systems Software Developer. We are looking for a person to design and program GUI and software components that acquire and visualize electronic, scientific and production data. Must have 3-5 years experience with .Net framework and ADO.Net. Experience with many of the following: NET VB/C#, Subversion, SQL Server, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, ADO.NET, user-interface design, MS Report Viewer, networking, basic electronics skills, PLC systems.

Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability a must. Requires degree in engineering or computer science. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment.

Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop supporting applications. We’re looking for a person that will get a kick out of joining our team and help us make our product the best it can be. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

VOLUNTEERS

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

OUTDOOR Agility Classes.

Starting May 22nd. Phone 250-748-9437, 250-748-9729 or 250-748-6071

SAWMILLS from only $3997 Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD:

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:

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

to apply for this worthwhile cause.

SHEPHERD X Rotweiller 6 week old puppies, great with kids. Girls $1000. Boys $750. shots included. or trade to good homes. (250)748-1310.

WORK WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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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

PERSONAL SERVICES

Simply Blissful Spa

30 GALLON fish tank, $99.

(250)741-1431.

MAY MASSAGE Special $301/2hr, $50-1hr, $65-1 1/2hr.

Call or text 250-510-1963

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BASS FIDDLE- solid wood, Ukulele and nice violins.

Please call (250)701-2035.

REAL ESTATE

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000.

(250) 746-5843

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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.

CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable).

1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW floors, oak kitchen w/tile floor, sun room, greenhouse, pond.

31’x26’ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or rwhitmore12@gmail.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!

Fully rebuilt, certified, float home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new decks, rails, soffit, & fascia.

100% surveyed and approved by a marine engineer (documents available)

CENTRAL DUNCAN: 1 bdrm condo. South facing, well maintained in quiet area.

Large bdrm w/extra storage.

Ensuite laundry. Walking distance to shopping & University. 5 appls, N/S. Parking.

Near by storage locker. Move in now & don’t pay till June 1st, $750. Call 250-701-0808.

Only $191,600

(250)732-6260

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CLEAN 2 BDRM, walk-in closet in master, 5 appl., $800/m, near pool, track, etc. Immed. possession. (250)746-5615 or (250) 710-2756 COBBLE HILL- Bright 2 Bdrm Carriage house, 5 appls, NP/NS. June 1. $875 mo heat & hydro incl’d. 250-743-2672.

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

CARPENTRY

GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

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

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

250-510-1904 250-743-1225

FLOORING SALE

PAT THE PAINTER

CLEANING SERVICES

PRUNING, HEDGING, grass cutting, weeding. Call reliable Mike 250-416-1664

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

HANDYPERSONS

1.877.835.6670

HOUSE CLEANING, professionally trained, $20/hr. Tamara (250)715-8275

LEGAL SERVICES

FENCING

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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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area.

Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

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

JOE’S HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING

30 yr’s Experience

We fix everything No HST

250-748-5062

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Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft www.kingoffloors.com

MULTI UNIT to Home Renos.

Free Est’s. Call Green Bird Development. (250)929-4685.

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

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

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335 yourdeliveryguy.ca

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING JOBS WELCOME

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ELECTRICAL HAIRSTYLISTS

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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Cash same day, local office.

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Mall & Aquatic Centre.

On bus route.

Heat & H/W incl’d Call 250-748-1304.

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Borrow Up To $25,000

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

Service Directory

I CLEAN ‘TILL YOU BEAM! Spring is here, so don’t miss out on the nice weather by being stuck inside cleaning! 50% off first visit. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-732-4423

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RENTALS

2-BDRM DUNCAN: Spotless, like new condo in Plum Tree Lane. Ground floor, quiet 55+ N/S property. Small pet considered. Natural gas F/P. New carpet, 5 new appl’s, new paint, in-suite laundry with storage. Parking spot 15 ft. from patio entrance. Flat walk to close shops and bus stop. $840. Avail June 1 or July 1.

Call 250-246-1906.

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HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

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2 BDRM, 5 appl., adult building, $800/m, no stairs, fireplace, close to bus. (250)7465615 or (250) 710-2756

SEASONED firewood, 1 cord split and delivered. $200/cord.

Phone 250-701-1964.

CEDAR STRIP canoe, incl. double paddle, must be seen.

A bargain $800.(250)748-9991

Damaged House?

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SEASONED FIR $200 cord.

Arbutus is available. Split & delivered, locally. End cuts, $75/load. 250-510-0412.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HOMES WANTED

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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

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

No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount

Call 250-246-0248 Small Island Painting

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

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

Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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

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

STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco.

Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.

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

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750.

5 appls, 2nd floor. References required, 1 pet considered.

N/S preferred. 250-709-1379.

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

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

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.

2-BDRM GROUND-LEVEL, Duncan. Avail. now. Priv ent, close to shopping, schools.

482 Chesterfield. $595/mo.

Text me at (250)896-4248.

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.

RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction�

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.

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious, newly renovated. Great move in bonus-ask us!

Availiable now

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Resident managers on site

CALL NOW 250-748-3321

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

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

MUST VIEW Mountain View Terrace Estates

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

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 appl’s, equipped kitchen, gas F/P, ground floor, private entr, patio, parking. NS/NP. Ref’s. $900./mo+ utils (250)743-5113

Spacious 1 and 2 BDRM Suites, modern, new ooring, $300.00 cash move in bonus

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

Resident managers on site

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 (Art) 250-748-1978 (Sylvia)

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

--------Please call (250)748-9622 to view

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CALL NOW 250-748-3321

FREE heat, hot water, parking. Low hydro.

Walking distance to: shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College, pubs, Chances Casino.

Quiet building with video security.

Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fields, walking trails, swimming holes and fishing. Small pets considered close to a leash free park.

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Garage Sales

OFFICE SPACE for rent, in medical office setting for licensed health care professional. Downtown Duncan. Please contact 250-715-5824 for details.

COTTAGES DUNCAN- 1 BDRM cabin, quiet area, close to town. $485. Refs. N/S, small pet ok.

Call (250)597-3756.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom $1250 Centrally located. Available Immediately. Close to schools and hospital.

Large Master with full ensuite and Walk in closet Contact 2507432553 or email jar.42@shaw.ca

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

Green Door Society 900 sqft space, incl. 4 office spaces, reception, washroom, 2 parking spaces & triple-net. $1600/month Also, one small office upstairs $330/month.

Beautifully Restored Heritage Building and grounds.

250-748-3701, 250-510-1209

NOW AVAILABLE

GARAGE SALES DUNCAN

GIANT SPCA

GARAGE SALE,

Sat & Sun., June 1 & 2 8:30 - 3pm NEW LOCATION Cowichan Exhibition Grounds BBQ, tools, furniture, etc.

Something for everybody!

We have it all!!!!

Cash & Credit cards accepted DUNCAN, Sat May 25, 8:30 to 1:30 pm, 2242 Calais Rd, off Lakes. Air hockey table, lrg area rug, clothes, household items and more!

SUNDAY MAY 26

Large Antique/ Collectible - Parking Lot/ Car Boot Sale.

At highway Antique Emporium Hwy #1 at Henry Road, Chemainus.

8am-3pm.

GARAGE SALES

Junk in the Trunk is back!

Duncan Christian School 495 Beech Avenue, Duncan

Saturday, May 25 9:00-2:00 pm

100% of all proceeds go toward the Mexico Mission for 2013 Wait, there’s more...

Car wash, concession, scrap metal collection, baked goods sale and bottle drive Please call 250 701-5307 to inquire about table rentals

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

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

NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059 IN TOWN, reno’d 3 Bdrm, 2 bath duplex, FS, WD. $1050, avail now.

ALSO, reno’d 2 bdrm duplex, FS, WD $850 250-701-1937 No pets

CHEMAINUS: June or July 1, $625+DD; 1 bdrm, new carpets, Heat/HW incl. NS/NP; gr floor with patio. Ref’s req. 250416-0616

TOWING

CASH

For Scrap Vehicles

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

Call

Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692

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

TRUCKS & VANS

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm, separate ent., shared laundry, use of pool and hot tub. Close to bus route. Utils incld’d $800+ damage dep. N/S, non-partier, pet considered. Ref’s req’d. Avail.

July 1st. Call (250)748-4470.

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. Ref’s req’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.

TOWNHOUSES

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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 1400sq ft BUILDING in Cowichan Station. Running water, counter or work bench, several appls, walk-in cooler. Suitable for storage, small business stock or small project. Avail June. 1. $500. (250)752-1213.

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

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

DUNCAN - STORAGE in secure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car. Availble April 1. $135/mo. Call after 6 pm 250-748-8855

CARS

N.CHEMAINUS, STUDIO suite, furn’d or unfurn’d, on 2 acres. $650. inclds heat & hot water. Shared W/D, patio.

Call (250)246-2393.

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.

CHEMAINUS 55+ Building.

Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $675 utils not incl’d.

Ref’s req’d, N/S preferred, N/P. June 1st. (250)245-2472.

DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. No pets. Available Now. Call (250)748-4285.

CHEMAINUS: 1bdrm, level walk in, private front & back entrance $750/m Great Neighborhood.(250)246-2665

LADYSMTH 2bdrm bsmnt suite $900/mnth, utilities inc., shrd lndry, n/s n/p avail June1st ph;259-2459348

CONDO FOR RENT

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2004 25’ 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.

DUNCAN, 6128 Pinnacle Rd. 2 bdrm, $1025 or 1 bdrm, $725. incls; W/D, F/S all util’s.

NS, NP. May 1. Ref’s req.

(250) 748-7119.

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

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

$750 One Bedroom in Cobble Hill.

Includes everything.

Cable, internet, hydro, shared washer and dryer and private small yard. Pet considered.

250-929-2999

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.

DUNCAN: 2-BDRM, 1200 sq.ft., 2 baths, newly reno’d.

W/D, F/S, D/W. Private entry, nice patio area. $995/mo.

Avail June. 1. 250-746-9744.

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

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.

TRANSPORTATION

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 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

1999 CHEV Silverado 4x4 Z71, 5.3L, ext cab, loaded.

One owner, no accidents. $6,900obo. (250)716-1061 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.

MOTORCYCLES MILE Zero Motorsports- Vancouver Islands Exclusive Arctic Cat dealer.

Trades Welcome!

Financing Available Located just south of Nanimo airport at 3-13136 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith. 250-245-5414 Toll Free: 1-866-567-9376 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 (11.5’) 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.

25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each.

Call (250)743-5827.

PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 Glasstron Bow Rider with trailer & bimini.

Engine has less then 40hrs.

Moving must Sale! $10,000.

Call (250)745-8100

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DCS twins heading to Camosun for basketball

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Four top graduating athletes from Duncan Christian School have now made postsecondary commitments.

The Fabulous Bakker girls, twins Olivia (left) and Rachael Bakker (right), will be playing women’s basketball at Camosun College in Victoria. Their stories were captured earlier this year in Youth Athlete of the Week profiles

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in the News Leader Pictorial and in on-line videos.

Bennett King-Nyberg will be red-shirting in the setting department for the Vancouver Island University men’s volleyball team.

And Josh Klassen is going to Briercrest, Saskatchewan for basketball, as reported in the News Leader Pictorial May 10.

Speed on the track equals power on the field Island meet: Smiley, Cross, Bains and Baker too quick to catch and Esser tosses competition aside Don Bodger

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Big leaps are taken by Casey Heyd of Quamichan, above, in the bantam girls’ long jump and Liam Lindsay of Cowichan Secondary, below, who lands hard in the sand during his senior boys’ triple jump attempt.

he three fastest girls on the island in the 100-metre sprint reside in the valley.

The valley has become front and centre the last few years at the island high school track and field championships for producing some stunning results.

Last year, the Frances Kelsey girls’ relay team took the event by storm with a victory in the 4x100 senior relay. This time, the senior girls’ open 100 metres had everyone buzzing, as Cowichan Secondary Grade 10 student Taryn Smiley took first place in 12.90 seconds, Mary-Kate Cross of Kelsey was a fraction behind in 12.92 and Grade 9 Quamichan student Chicago Bains moved up from bantam girls for third in a fraction more again, 12.94.

Smiley and Bains ran onetwo in the preliminaries in even quicker times of 12.57 and 12.73, respectively.

“Apparently there was a headwind in the final,’’ said Bains.

“We’re all so focused we didn’t even notice.’’

Bains is a hurdles specialist but showed she can match the best of them in a straight sprint as well despite a minor problem with her hip. “The injury is feeling OK right now,’’ she said. “I got through the meet which is good.’’

The valley also had the fastest three girls in the 200, with Smiley (26.49) narrowly winning again over Cross (26.74) and third-place Tia Baker of Frances Kelsey (27.14). The order was slightly changed from the preliminaries where Cross ran 26.28, Baker 26.42 and Smiley 26.72.

Baker led the field in the senior girls’ open 400 in 1:00.25.

For the second year in a row, Agnes Esser of Frances Kelsey was the meet’s outstanding female athlete.

Her winning discus toss of

49.75 metres was an island and B.C. record for senior girls’ open.

Esser also won the shot put with an island record throw of 13.55m.

The Cowichan Secondary A girls’ team of Kaitlyn Lee, Leah Theobald, Kaylyn Kershaw and Smiley came third in the 4x100 senior open relay in 51.38.

In other bantam girls’ events, Bains set an island record by more than four seconds in the 300 hurdles in 44.70. She also won the 80 hurdles in a record time of 11.97.

Bains, Casey Heyd, Emma Dame and Sophia Ingham teamed up to win the 4x100 relay in 52.00 while Mount Prevost’s Denise Roy, Emerie Funk, Claire Barrett and Emily Lindsay came third in 53.71.

Heyd was first in the bantam 200 (27.31) and Nicole Lindsay of Prevost came fourth (27.80) and also took second for the 400 (1:01.30). Desirae Ridenour of George Bonner captured first in the 1,500m (5:00.88) and 3,000m (10:21.80).

Brianna Jordan-Roberts of Prevost was second in shot put (8.18m) and Rayne Hankins of Quamichan (7.42m) earned third.

Valley senior boys’ results included: second for Austin Palou of Chemainus in the 100 (11.50); second for Liam Lindsay (6.11m) and third for Andrew Larson (5.84m) both of Cowichan in the long jump; first for Lindsay (12.99m), second for Larson (12.65) and third for Duncan Christian’s Doug Groenendijk (12.38) in the triple jump; and third for Cowichan’s C.J. Pagaduan (43.49m) in javelin.

Nathaniel White of Chemainus was first in bantam boys’ high jump (1.80m) and third in triple jump (10.99m). Ben William of Quamichan came second in 100 (12.18), second in long jump (5.48m) and first in triple jump (12.41m) while Noah Charles of Prevost was third in shot put (12.84m).

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Stride-for-stride in the girls’ 100-metre open sprint, above, are: Chicago Bains and Taryn Smiley last Wednesday during the island high school track and field meet at UVic’s Centennial Stadium. Below left, Desirae Ridenour of George Bonner leads the pack in the bantam girls’ 3.000 metre run in a time of 10:21.80. Below right, C.J. Pagaduan of Cowichan Secondary competes in the senior boys’ javelin.

Cowichan suffers a narrow defeat in a tale of two halves Don Bodger

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t was a heartbreaking loss for the Cowichan T-Birds Thursday in the final qualifying game for the provincial senior boys’ AAA rugby tournament.

Cowichan dropped a 19-14 decision to Lord Byng of Vancouver at North Vancouver’s Klahanie Park.

“Despite getting knocked out of the provincial tournament, the team can still be proud of its accomplishments throughout the year,’’

noted coach Ron Glass.

“The senior players stepped up and showed tremendous leadership throughout the season.’’

The game was a tale of two halves.

“The first half Cowichan was calm and controlled the ball very well,’’ noted Glass.

Cowichan’s Zack Iwasyk crashed over the line for the first try after some tight work by the forwards.

The back line matched that effort later, running a set play and breaking through the Lord Byng defence. Ryan MacDonald provided the finishing touch with a trademark try by beating

a defender to the outside and never looking back.

Rhys Mousely converted both for a 14-0 lead at the half. Cowichan almost added to the total with pressure at the Lord Byng line.

“The second half started well enough for Cowichan but when Byng scored off a Cowichan error five minutes into the second half, Lord Byng gained confidence and Cowichan began to show signs of weakness,’’ Glass noted.

Cowichan’s earlier dominance started to fade and the play become more frantic. Lord Byng players started to break tackles that didn’t hap-

pen earlier in the game.

Cowichan made another critical error that gave Lord Byng possession back and led to a second try that cut the lead to 14-12.

Lord Byng utilized a kicking attack to great benefit, as the T-Birds struggled to counterattack, and scored a try in the corner and a convert for the winning points with five minutes left.

Glass is pleased Cowichan will have nine returning starters back next season so the team can pick up where it left off without having to do a major rebuilding job.

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Dragons slay the competition in U18B girls’ fastball

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Duncan Dragons won the first major tournament of the season at Evans Park.

The Dragons played host to U18B girls’ fastball teams from Parksville to Victoria and ended up taking top spot with a fine overall team performance.

The Dragons jumped into an early lead in the final and never looked back, beating the

Cordova Bay Blackout 5-3.

Skye Olender led the attack, going two-fortwo at the plate with two RBIs. The Dragons only went 1-2 in round robin play, but stepped it up a notch by defeating Strawberry Vale 7-5, as Katie Woywitka went two-for-three and Kaitlin Gill scored three times, and Nanaimo Breakers 7-0.

Teamwork on the land matches the water

Shawnigan Regatta: Rowers put on a show in an event where everyone pulls together to make it happen Don Bodger

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he third and final major rowing regatta of the season in the valley featured many excellent performances and outstanding results.

The 53rd annual Shawnigan Regatta followed the lead of the Maple Bay and Brentwood College Regattas with an exceptional weekend of racing.

Rough water prevented five races from taking place on the final day.

Otherwise, the balance of the scheduled events all reached a thrilling conclusion.

Brentwood captured two of the regatta’s marquee events, the Junior A men’s and women’s eight with cox.

The two crews looked extremely strong and well-positioned to challenge for places on the podium during the upcoming national high school rowing championships at St. Catharines, Ont. Other highlights included Victoria City Rowing Club’s victory in the Junior B women’s eight while host Shawnigan Lake School took the Junior B men’s eight event by defeating a

talented entry from St. George’s School in the final.

All of the race results can be found at the official regatta site, www.shawnigan. ca/regatta.

The Shawnigan Lake School community and the community itself bands together to make the regatta such a success. The teamwork and support needed to make the event run smoothly is remarkable.

With 20 clubs taking part and more than 800 athletes competing, it requires a total team effort to pull it off.

“This really is a community event,’’ said Tim Coy, Shawnigan’s Head of Rowing, in a release.

“From volunteer umpires and officials to parents, students and staff who so willingly give up their free time, there is no way the regatta could happen without the generosity of so many.’’

Shawnigan’s also known for its dynamic rugby program, of course, and its commitment to developing the game globally.

Shawnigan recently hosted Mexico’s Under19 men’s rugby team for the second year in a row.

Youth Athlete of the Week

Allie White Allie White’s arrival at Cowichan Secondary School had a mutual benefit for her and the senior girls’ rugby program. White, 18, a Grade 12 student born in Victoria, packed it up from St. Michael’s University School where she attended Grades 9 through 11 to better her future opportunities in rugby. “I tried out for the B.C. team a couple of years and expected to make it last year and didn’t,’’ White said. “So I thought it would be good to play with girls my own age and size and skill level just for a little bit of a boost of confidence.’’ She played with boys in Grade 8 at Gordon Head Middle School and was on the Velox premier women’s team by Grade 9. “It’s not like we went out and recruited Allie,’’ said Cowichan coach Brad Skene. “The program and the achievements we’ve had and the players we’ve had through, rumours get around and it’s great to see the aspirations she wants.’’ A taste of that came in a B.C. sevens triumph. “It was really one of the most exciting things I’ve done in my life,’’ said White. “It was kind of the reason I came here, just to have that win under my belt was a really big deal for me.’’

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On the waterfront and pushing hard for the finish, above, is the Maple Bay Rowing Club’s men’s 4x of Miles Cutt, David Whitney-Brown, Oliver Webber and Will Yarnold and the Brentwood College men’s 4x, left, of Joel Barrette, Nick Ridenour, Dane Broere, and Jon Hill during the Shawnigan Lake School Rowing Regatta.

Link to community grows

Shawnigan Triathlon: Trail-building partnership and festival Saturday add to the atmosphere Don Bodger

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he link to the community from the Shawnigan Lake Triathlon continues to grow stronger.

The big seventh-annual Subaru Western Triathlon Series event is Sunday, but the triathlon has taken on a larger role outside of the competition.

Race director Sarah Malerby reports the event is seeking to leave a legacy.

The triathlon is working in partnership with the South Cowichan Rotary Club to build a stronger community connection and to fundraise for local trail-building projects.

“The Shawnigan Triathlon is launching the first-annual Athlete Pledge Program,’’ Malerby pointed out.

“Athletes are encouraged to get pledged by friends and family for their participation and accomplishment in the triathlon. One hundred per cent of all pledges will go to the South Cowichan Rotary Club charity and will be used for local trail and park projects.’’

Local artist Justin Nakatsuka has developed a stunning limited edition canvas art print of the Kinsol Trestle

for the purpose of raising awareness and help with the cause,’’ Malerby added.

Athletes who collect a minimum of $250 will receive one of the unique and limited edition art canvasses. A limited number will also be available to public donors who make a minimum donation of $250 to the South Cowichan Rotary Club for trail building.

Rotary will be looking to do more trail-building projects during the next few years. The first project May 4 improved and extended a trail that connects the Trans-Canada Trail with West Shawnigan Provincial Park.

The Kinsol Trestle art work can be viewed at the Shawnigan House Coffee/ Oma’s Bakery building in Shawnigan village. Donation and pledge forms are also available there.

Meanwhile, the Shawnigan Village Triathlon Festival takes place Saturday, a day ahead of Sunday’s race.

The Shawnigan Lake Business Association is hosting the festival in the village and on the streets of Shawnigan.

Hundreds of athletes and local families will be in the village from noon to 4 p.m. enjoying the festivities. There will be a Danone free kids’ run, entertainment, food and marketplace.

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Go Shorty produces big-time results Don Bodger

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he Queen Margaret’s School Spring Classic horse show is always a classic case of equestrian competition at its best in an idyllic setting.

Both out-of-town and QMS riders thrived in the atmosphere to obtain exceptional results. The QMS contingent did well with many championships and first-place finishes.

“All our riders performed well,’’ said Cheryl Keith, the QMS head coach. “Everyone was really positive and displayed exemplary sportsmanship.’’

Among the jumpers, coach Keith herself achieved first place on Maplebrook Koals, owned by Teri Erickson, in the 1.1 m Modified Open Jumper. Kassidy Ruelle (Keith) also rode an Erickson-owned horse — Maplebrook’s Crackerjack — to first in 1.15 Equerry Equine Surgery Qualifier.

Juliet Westlake was first on Camelot in 0.75 low jumper, Lisako Kiire won the 0.75 Pony/Child Amateur Jumper on Clockwork; Emily Cake rode Derby to first in Millshaw Medal and Catherine Rankin secured first for the Cedar Vista Medal on Go Shorty.

In the hunters, Keith also climbed aboard Go Shorty and was the champion of the Scrapbookin Adventures Pre-Green Hunter.

Rankin also kept Go Shorty busy for more acclaim as champion Children’s Hunter. Scarlett Foss rode Royal Monarch, owned by Karen West, to reserve champion QMS Open Hunter and reserve champion Danielle Fritz Modified Child/Adult Hunter honours.

Other results were: Renata Baranda (Lousitik de Brevil), champion Modified Open Hunter; Karlie Castle (Hercules), reserve champion SSITS Medium/Small Pony Hunter; Valeria Vega (Liberty W), champion Danielle Fritz Modified Child/Adult Hunter; Christine Coels (Arius), champion Greenhawk Van Isle Short/Long Stirrup; and Madison Heisterman (Destiny), reserve champion QMS Stirrup Hunter.

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