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Miss Dior Chance of the Brass Knuckles Derby Dames (second from left) thunders around the block of her Alberni Valley Roller Girl opponent during roller derby action at Fuller Lake Arena Sunday, June 16.

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magine crashing and bumping into opponents as your alter-ego “Diemond” wearing fish-net stockings, before heading home to cook a wholesome dinner for your husband and children. It’s strange, but it’s becoming norm for a group of gals in Cowichan who’ve jumped on the roller derby wagon. Crofton’s Kelly Corby said interest, particularly among Cowichan’s younger folk, has peaked since the sport popped up in the valley last year. Members of Brass Knuckles as well as junior squad Candy Crushers, of which Corby (Pain

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Kill’Her) is the assistant coach, hosted their first local double-header last weekend at Fuller Lake Arena. “It’s great exercise and it’s really about bonding too,” explained Corby. “And you get to be a really tough chick, and then come home and cook dinner for your kids.” The adult team, which consists of players from 18-years-old to 56, is growing all the time. “We’re always recruiting,” said Corby, who noted members have been using Facebook to promote the fad sport which is recently reemerging from its heyday in the 1970s.

The Candy Crushers, which is now not only a girls team, but co-ed, boasts members from all over the valley, including Duncan, Crofton, Youbou and Ladysmith. Corby’s daughter, Lexi, whose derby alter ego is Goldie Lex, is captain of the Crushers consisting of players ranging from 12 to 18. “For the younger players, it’s a full-contact sport and it’s very physical. But there’s also a style to it as well,” explained Corby, noting junior athletes follow a different set of rules when it comes to physicality, and mostly see aggression only in blocking.

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Telus ofﬁcials are cautioning folks traveling the Paciﬁc Marine Circle Route that cellphone reception could be poor between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew. “The public should be aware that while we are investing billions of dollars in new service across B.C., not all rural highways have wireless coverage,” said Telus’ Shawn Hall.

However, those communication gaps could be closed moving forward, he signalled. “We have no current plans to add additional wireless coverage along this very rural road, but will keep it in mind as we plan in future years.” Hall and B.C.’s paramedics brass reinforced statements made in a recent article on poor circle-route reception: that despite personal cell

phone gaps, ambulance communications are reliable. “Emergency ofﬁcials have access to radio systems and satellite radios not dependent on our wireless network, and will continue to use them, just as they do in other rural areas without wireless service,” Hall said, recommending GPS systems for back-country adventures.

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man electrocuted in Tuesday afternoon’s industrial accident at the Chemainus River bridge construction site has been released from hospital. “It’s too early on at this point to know what happened,” said Jacob Brothers Construction’s operating manager Paul Simpson, whose company was hired to

complete bridge replacement. Emergency crews attended the scene at 2:14 p.m. after receiving reports a man had been electrocuted on site. “He was breathing and conscious when he left,” said North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cpl. Greg Pask at the scene Tuesday. “He’s very lucky that’s all that happened.” The patient was flown to Victoria General Hospital. He was later released that evening.

“We’re just grateful he’s been released from hospital and he’s doing well,” Simpson said. “And at this point, we’re just cooperating with the safety investigators.” Simpson didn’t know how much, if any, delay in construction would occur as safety staffers with WorkSafe B.C. investigate the scene. He also couldn’t confirm the worker’s name, or employer, but noted sub-contractors had been hired. The project runs from June 11 to Oct. 11.

controversial toxic-soil dumping permit is expected to be handed to South Island Aggregates Ltd. in the next few weeks, Shawnigan Lake’s director says. “MOE staff members are convinced that the SIA application can now be positively approved because it satisfies the standards of the day, and that risks, while acknowledged to be greater than zero, are adequately reduced with the system proposed by SIA,” Bruce Fraser wrote on his blog following a Wednesday meeting with B.C. environment and mines officials. “Unless something major comes out of left field”there is, in their view, no impediment remaining to issuance of the permit in the view of the technical personnel and the statutory decision maker within the Ministry of Environment.” Environment ministry staff said Thursday no decision had been made. “We expect to be able to make a decision within the next few weeks,” they stated Thursday in an email to the

News Leader Pictorial. SIA is seeking a permit for some five million tonnes of contaminated dirt to be dumped, during 50 years, into its Stebbings Road quarry for cell-lined treatment. “While at this point there does not appear to be any scientific evidence that the application should be rejected,” writes ministry staff, “we are still reviewing the more than 250 submissions that came in from the community, and there may still be information in there that will impact the outcome of the decision.” Approval could spark a long, costly appeal process between the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the ministry. CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins said likely permit approval would be disappointing news. “Despite local objections, the ministry believes it’s an appropriate site,” he said. “It boils down to asking ‘Does the ministry have the resources to follow through (on monitoring/policing any SIA runoff)?’” Minister Mary Polak was unavailable to comment about the permit’s issuance, compliance policing, and healthsafety risks by press time, staff said.

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hemainus’ Terrence Karstad, 48, has been charged with two offences relating to assault after his arrest early Monday, police say. Karstad faces charges of assault causing bodily harm, and assault, North

Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cpl. Jon Stuart said today. “He’s been released with lots of conditions, including not possessing weapons, and having no contact with the victim.” The unarmed suspect was collared by RCMP tactical-squad members at about 2:15 a.m. June 17 after a female was allegedly assaulted at the home at around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. She was treated at hospital for minor injuries, police have stated. But cops attending the assault scene Sunday learned suspect Karstad had access to guns in

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“He was taken into custody without incident or any harm to him, officers involved, or the general public,” says Stuart. Several firearms were located and seized for public safety. Stuart declined to give details about those guns as “they’re not part of the offence alleged.” The weapons, if properly licensed, will be returned to their owner, barring any firearms prohibition, he said. “The scene had been quickly contained, and there was no public danger in this matter,” notes Stuart.

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Fasta Rasta (Haley Benzmiller, in the yellow helmet) is the youngest of the Brass Knuckle Derby Dames. graduate to the adult team,” said Corby And what’s also new and cool in local derby action is the addition of several male players. “We’ve got boys who’ve now joined on and there are two older boys and three with our Training Wheels program (under age 12),” explained Corby. “They’re all doing really well and it’s opened up opportunities for co-ed bouts.” The Crushers held their first mixed match May 25 in Nanaimo. “For the Training Wheels, the kids are just learning the basics and they’re ridiculously cute,” she said. The Crushers’ coach is Na-

naimo’s Amanda Gould, known on the Brass Knuckle clan as Miss B Haven. The Knuckle’s head is Bridgette ‘Diemond’ Duckett. The derby dames can be followed on Facebook through these pages: Candy Crushers: https://www. facebook.com/candycrushers Brass Knuckles: https://www. facebook.com/BrassKnuckleDerbyDames Both teams practise once a week at the Mellor Hall at the Cowichan Exhibition grounds. They are also on the hunt for referees and non-skating officials to provide training. For more information contact Brown-Corby at: 250-709-7208.

ake Cowichan has not given up on its bid to attract new doctors. But it’s not going to put all its eggs in one basket either. The Vancouver Island Health Authority has announced plans for an integrated primary and community care team for the Cowichan Lake area to find new ways to meet many of its day-to-day health needs. Valerie Nicol, executive director of the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice, said this team won’t address the doctor situation, but it will provide care options for people while the town is without a doctor. “The idea is if and when a doctor is there, this team will support them,” she explained. “I think it’s going to be great. It’s going to be good even when there are no doctors. But when there are doctors there, it will be great because they can support each other.” Lake Cowichan’s two doctors are leaving at the end of September. VIHA director of Primary Health Care Victoria Power believes this collaborative, multidisciplinary team could help in recruitment. “If we do get a really good, high-quality team to work with the practitioners, that will be an attractant,” she said. “It’s people from different disciplines.”

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f any community knows a thing or two about celebrating diversity, it’s Cowichan. Folks are emerging from all corners of the Warm Land to celebrate Alexander Elementary School’s annual end of school-year shindig. What looks like a typical yearend fun fair is being polished off as a community gathering celebrating togetherness and diversity, explained organizer Christy Villiers. “It’s really a community fair, and we’ve got tons of community agencies coming,” she said of Friday’s event, noting its partner organization is the James Alexan-

der Neighbourhood Community Working Group. Canadian Mental Health’s BikeWorks crew, staff from Community Policing and local fire department members are also scheduled to attend. The event is also celebrating summer solstice and Aboriginal Day. Staff at Alexander have also extended the invitation to staff, children and parents from closeddown Somenos Rural Traditional and Koksilah Elementary schools. “This is our response to the closures of the schools in School District 79 and to address the stereotypes found within our school district and our school Alexander Elementary,” Villiers

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Cowichan Green Community seals the deal This Week at to buy downtown Duncan’s Phoenix building Top Shelf...

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Cowichan Green Community folks celebrate their edible garden outside downtown’s Phoenix Station Motor Inn in December. On Tuesday, the CGC officially bought the old hotel building to hold affordable housing, a Community Farm Store and more.

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he Phoenix Station Motor Inn’s new owner is the Cowichan Green Community as of June 28. President Bev Suderman said the local eco-program organization announced the Phoenix’s purchase — for an undisclosed price — at Tuesday’s annual general meeting. “It was announced we cleared conditions on our offer to purchase the Phoenix, and we’ll take possession June 28,” she said of buying the landmark Duncan Street building from owner Judy Clarke, through Edalca Ventures Ltd. A name change for the Phoenix was also under discussion by the CGC, Suderman explained. Conditions of its purchase included securing financing, and finding a suitable anchor tenant in the 20,000-square-foot structure opposite Duncan’s train station and Hoey Park. CGC has signed a 20-year mortgage with VanCity through its social purposes real-estate investment service, Suderman explained. The Community Farm Store, owned by Nicolette Genier, will be CGC’s anchor tenant, running its operation in the Phoenix’s former ground-floor pub area. Genier owns the popular Com-

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by Duncan council Monday to renovate the Phoenix’s 20 secondfloor suites into affordable housing units, owned by CGC. Some of that purse will also spruce the building’s ground floor for leaseable, commercial space, plus allow some space for CGC operations. “Most of the suites are rented out,” Suderman said.

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Each of us can kindle the hope for each other

Suicide: Reaching out is the path to a better place

emember the suicide crisis that gripped Cowichan Tribes last year? Remember how it became national news when Chief Harvey Alphonse opened his heart and declared a state of emergency in the wake of four suicides and 48 attempts in a four-month period? After that brief flurry of attention, discussion about this important issue retreated back under the covers that frequently blanket both Cowichan Tribes activities and issues of mental health. But that doesn’t mean it has gone away. Suicide is hard to talk about. It Difficult as is hard to acknowledge — both by suicide is to those who may be harbouring suicidal thoughts and by survivors who have talk about, been, or may be, affected by it. talk we must But it needs to be talked about, it needs to be acknowledged and the people involved need to be helped. Suicide is an issue that crosses all age, gender, income, political and cultural boundaries. And that is why it was gratifying to see Heliset Hale Marathon runners Kelly Paul, John Sampson and Bernice Smith arrive at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre Saturday, bringing their message of healing and hope. The trio talked about their journey being a spiritual one, about how they hoped it could awaken the life within those who came out to witness and to take part. Paul noted how we not only share the same pain, but we also share the same joy. And through that connection we can help each other continue. It is a message that should not just be shared during marathons and states of emergency. It should be shared every single day.

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It is not the Ministry of Environment’s job to be swayed by the political wants of any given group of people. It is its job to give thorough scientiﬁc review of human activity to determine whether it is putting the health of our environment at risk. If it ﬁnds no science that supports the rejection of the SIA proposal, then it should approve the SIA proposal. Anything else would be playing politics.

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Democratic reform can start with PM’s power Patrick Hrushowy

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s it possible that no amount of democratic reform will ever significantly increase voter turnout in Canada? There is much angst among media commenters and political scientists that blames low voter turnout at election time on a failing or badly shaped democratic system. Reform the system, it is said, and people will flock to the polls in high numbers. What if that is not true? What if voter apathy is fundamental to the human condition? We have abundant evidence this is probably the case. We all know of clubs and organizations that have memberships in the tens, hundreds and even thousands that routinely have a small handful of people who actually vote and participate in their organization’s affairs. What if the only real solution to poor voter

participation rates is to create a law that makes it an offence not to vote? It’s time to get down to some fruitful dialogue about democratic reform aimed at improving our system rather than as a means of attracting more people to the polls. There is another thing we should get off the table: a disagreement with a decision made by politicians does not represent clear evidence the system is broken and is in critical need of reform. There can be no system where everyone gets their way, no matter how righteous someone’s position may seem. But if we can get these peripheral issues out of the way, we can discuss what democratic reform actually means? That isn’t so clear. At one end of the spectrum are those who essentially disagree with just about everything the elected people of the day are doing, and demand some kind of fundamental reform that would have their views not only

The operative words here should not be “acceptable risk.” The question should be whether we need to be accepting any risk at all. The proponent seeks to treat contaminated soil in an important watershed. Forget the science: how can anyone consider the concept a good idea? The MOE exists to serve the people and the people of Shawnigan Lake have sent a clear message: “just say no.”

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heard but actually implemented as well. At the other end are those who would dump our entire system of voting, including the first-pastthe-post manner of selecting the winning candidate, and start with something entirely new. Occupying the middle ground are folks with a wide range of ideas they believe could make incremental improvements, which is probably the way to go. Radical reform would likely fail but stepby-step changes and improvements will probably be doable. But how do we make something happen? We already have organizations like democracywatch.ca and Canadian Bloggers for Democratic Reform but they seem to act more as critics rather than advocates for specific reform. The Reform Party of Canada — essentially a protest movement in the West —

advocated some specific direct democracy proposals such as referendums, voter initiatives and recall. B.C. eventually adopted some form of those proposals. These things just nibble around the edges. If we want to truly move on democratic reform we must take away some of the power of the premier, or prime minister, and spread that back into the government caucus, and into committees of the legislature or parliament that would actually be part of policy development and legislation. This, I’m sure, can be done incrementally if the political will is there.

Patrick Hrushowy is the president of the Cowichan Valley constiuency association of the B.C. Liberal Party. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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Should top bureaucrats’ wages be tied to similar-job salaries in the private sector? “Yes. The gap between rich and poor is the disease of our times in Canada. Yet, when a water utility in Britain was privatized, workers got radically more money.”

Bill Brewer, Duncan

“Absolutely. For example, let’s compare BC Ferries’ top wages to those in Washington State’s ferries.”

Foster Bell, Duncan

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.

The Road Ahead is paved with good will

My taxes are 20 times higher, my services exactly the same

Dear editor The CVRD’s number one priority is to waste money and try to drag everything out as long as possible. In 1964, I paid about $100 in property tax a year. We had no community water. Everybody had their own septic field. We had no street lighting and there were no sidewalks. Here we are 50 years later. My property taxes are about $2,000 a year. We still have no community water. We still have our own septic field. We still have no street lighting or side walks. What we do have is a group of overpaid CVRD directors, who hired about 200 plus employes and 23 managers paid more than $100,000 a year for sitting in their ivory tower in Duncan. Now the CVRD is paying some spin doctors from Victoria to brainwash the people of south Cowichan to borrow about $14.4 million to upgrade Kerry Park. Could none of the staff, or the directors explain to the people what has to be done? Why are we paying these guys $150,000 a year if they don”t have the brains to do that? Kerry Park is 35 years old. What has the CVRD done in those 35 years? Absolutely nothing. Leo Kasbergen

In my opinion: School district moving forward to make bet of new model

have heard from many community members in the weeks since several motions were passed significantly restructuring the school district. To those who have connected, I am grateful. Whether you were expressing concerns, sharing hope or asking specific questions about details of the Road Ahead plan, the theme that emerged was passion for and commitment to public education in Cowichan. You recognize the future health and prosperity of the Cowichan Valley is directly connected to the quality of educational services available. I am confident our decisions will provide a foundation to build the kind of learning enviAndrew Leong ronment your children deserve and need. Staff have been working diligently to meet Grade 4 Cobble Hill elementary school student Jacob Johnson passes the baton to teammate Linden Williams in challenging timelines of registering students in the 4 X 100m relay event during the District School Track and Field Meet on June 7 at the Cowichan Sportsplex. new catchment areas, converting school spaces to accommodate different populations, arCowichan Station here? If so why? What we need here in my Friendship Trail. How unfriendly is that? ranging for the packing and moving of school professional opinion is a decision as to what It’s all well and good if CVRD wants to inventories and developing a transportation is absolutely needed for safety reasons (some put their CVT signs along the trail, but they Please, no more rec centre blank plan that is both effective and affordable. maintenance can be done by volunteers) by should put back the Friendship Trail signs. Some school staffs and communities cheques a report of a professional engineering firm, That section of the trail is the Friendship Trail planning events to respectfully honour and Dear editor in writing with a cost. and the name should not be obliterated. celebrate the history of those schools that are The Kerry Park Rec Centre renovation Peggy Smith As taxpayers we have some expectation closing while others are welcoming newcomers options have been presented as “either–or” North Cowichan of spending control by our elected repreto schools that are expanding. situations, not “do we want it.” There was sentatives. We cannot afford another blank In September, there will be new relationships no mention of a public tender requested on cheque like Duncan got. It’s a half-hour Safe, happy grad appreciated forming and new cultures building. The work the three different proposals or if any legal drive to use that facility and we are helping Dear editor to support that has already begun. tenders had been received or from whom. pay for it. We do not need another white Our grandson is in this year’s Cow High Throughout the summer, staff, school As a general contractor, I personally find the elephant. grad class. We would like to thank all the administrators and partner groups will meet to ongoing process putting the cart before the By the sounds of it, this centre has either volunteers who arranged and managed a monitor and respond to emerging issues. horse, and in no one’s best interest, especially been operated in a negligent unsafe condisafe and happy experience for these students, The Road Ahead plan is complex and the taxpayers of this area. We had a vote on tion for a long time, or this is being blown parents and grandparents. While waiting for comprehensive. There will be issues that arise a pool in this complex, and it was soundly out of perspective to again meet a hidden a call to pick up our grandson it was a relief between now and Sept. 3 that need to be dealt defeated, yet it is being mentioned again. agenda or campaign promise. What officially to know it was a call from him and not the with on a priority basis to ensure that when the There were no reasons given in any public have our local directors to say about this? report of an engineering firm report saying Where did they get the information to make police calling to report another grad tragedy. school doors open, students and staff will be in a positive and engaging learning space. why all the wiring and plumbing had to be these statements? Where are the yearly main- He is the first of our immediate family to graduate and it was so important to see him It is apparent we are on track to meet the replaced, other than preference. New offices tenance inspection reports? take part and enjoy this experience with his expectations that have been set. for volunteers and others are a luxury. In visLet’s get a handle on this before it becomes school friends This whole “wet grad” process To staff directly involved in the reconfiguraiting the location I also witnessed the same another blank cheque at our expense. had us concerned as to the safety of the tion, thank you for your efforts. To parents media group who promoted the ECO Depot Larry Woodruff students. We wish to thank all the parents, who place your trust in the district to do in attendance. Have the taxpayers hired them Shawnigan teachers and volunteers who helped make what is best for students, thank you for your to promote more of our tax dollars spent this a safe and happy time. It was so great patience and your trust. The decisions made Nothing friendly about removing all to pick our grandson up, alive, healthy and on May 15 were based on a fundamental belief happy as compared to another statistic. that using available funds to resource programs signs of the Friendship Trail Thank you all. and services to support your children is the Dear editor Dennis and Yvonne Ruttan right choice, and the only choice. In October 2011, the name Friendship “Do you think Cowichan would support a multiplex Cowichan To all employees in School District 79, you (Siiye ‘yu) Trail was chosen by mayors Tom cinema?” have an opportunity to shape a new narraWalker and Phil Kent along with chief You answered: (86 votes) tive about our school district that will help Lydia Hwitsum for the section of trail beMore letters online to attract students and families back to our 68 per cent YES tween downtown Duncan and the Cowichan Commons. Now the CVRD has re-branded Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts schools. Thank you for what you do to support To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the our success as a positive place to learn and to the trail with generic Cowichan Valley Trail with the community immediately through the comments web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com work. signs and removed all signs that call it the function at cowichannewsleader.com Finally, it is important that you know the superintendent, secretary-treasurer and I will continue advocate for every opportunity possible for our district to benefit from government initiatives including early literacy, Aboriginal student success and trades and transitions. Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. 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Young Cowichan duo climbing to the pinnacle of their sport Sport climbing: Provincial champion Doyle brothers qualify for nationals

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will be representing B.C. in the climbing will find out whether youth nationals in May.” it is to be reinstated into the News Leader Pictorial Doyle, a certified climbing 2020 Olympic Games amidst instructor, trains his sons on competition for a place with wo Mount Prevost Tuesdays at the facilities within squash and wrestling. Middle School Doyle is hoping to expand students recently be- the school, and the two also the climbing facilities at Mount came rock climbing head down to The Boulders Gym three-times-a-week for Prevost and create a sport provincial chamtraining down south. climbing academy coming out pions and are now looking to According to Doyle, the of the school. be part of a new legacy in the Saanich-based gym holds “It all depends on the reconvalley. the largest climbing wall in figuration within the school Aidan Doyle, 11, won the Canada. district but I want to try and speed category for 12 and 13 “There’s three aspects of expand the facilities here at the year-olds and brother Brenclimbing. Bouldering, lead school,” said Doyle, who also nan, 9, won the same category climbing and speed. Speed is claims that Mount Prevost wall for under 11s at the Sport a race up a 60 metre wall so its and that at The Boulders Gym Climbing B.C. championships the fastest to get to the top. The are two of very few walls on held back on March 30 at The world record is around 5.88 sec- Vancouver Island. Boulders Gym in Saanich. onds,” said Jaime. “Lead climb“I’d like to see our lead wall “I’m very proud of them,” said father and Mount Prevost ing is more traditional, so you’re get much higher and then I’d clipping the rope on as you go. like to start a sport climbing principal Jaime Doyle. “They Bouldering contains smaller academy so kids can train here courtesy Doyle family are both are now off to the moves for bonus points.” as part of their educational Cowichan’s Aidan Doyle has reached the apex of his western regionals in Calgary In September, the sport of program.” NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN sport in British Columbia.... at the end of the month and ELECTORAL AREA E – COWICHAN STATION / SAHTLAM / GLENORA

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS WITHIN OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY FOR 180 Central Rd. Unit 10 (By Safeway) ELECTORAL AREA E – COWICHAN STATION / SAHTLAM / GLENORA CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 3697 Tel. 250-715-0200 (Proposed Annual Contribution Service – Cowichan Aquatic Centre) CALIFORNIA OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS OPPORTUNITY FOR CVRD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 3697 DREAMIN’ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes to adopt Limited release (Proposed Annual Contribution Service – Cowichan Aquatic Centre) by pre-order only "CVRD Bylaw No. 3697 – Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area E) Establishment PINOT GRIGIO / MUSCAT Bylaw, 2013". NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes to adopt "CVRD ByZINFANDEL / MERLOT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District proposes to adopt law No. 3697 – Cowichan Aquatic Centre AnnualBContribution Service (Area E) Establishment Bylaw, 2013". Ron YLAW SUMMARY RESERvE yOURS by JULy 10, 2013 "CVRD Bylaw No. 3697 – Cowichan Aquatic Centre Annual Contribution Service (Area E) Establishment If adopted, Bylaw No. 3697 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to provide the Cowichan www.winekitz.com 2013". BBylaw, ylaw Summary Aquatic Centre with an annual financial contribution of up to $23,000 per year, or an amount equal to the If adopted, Bylaw No. 3697 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to provide the Cowichan Aquatic Centre BYLAW SUMMARY amount that could be contribution raised by a of property value tax ofyear, $0.04031 per $1,000 of to netthe taxable value landbe with an annual financial up to $23,000 per or an amount equal amount that of could PARKSIDE If adopted, Bylaw No. 3697 will allow the Cowichan Valley Regional District to provide the Cowichan and improvements. The purpose of the contribution is to assist the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs raised by a property value tax of $0.04031 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements. The purpose of Aquatic Centre an annual financial contribution of up to $23,000 per with year, or antoamount equal to the associated with theassist operation and maintenance of the facility. The maximum cost residential property the contribution iswith to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre with costs associated the operation and maintenance that could be raised value tax of /$0.04031 per $1,000 valueproperty land owners within Electoral Area –property Cowichan Station Sahtlam / Glenora with ataxable residential ofamount the facility. The maximum costby toEa residential property owners within Electoral Area of E –net Cowichan Station /ofSahtlam REGISTRATION / and Glenora with residential property at $100,000 be approximately $4.031 perCentre annum, as set out in improvements. Thewould purpose of the contribution iswould toper assist the Cowichan Aquatic with costs assessed at a$100,000 beassessed approximately $4.031 annum, as set out in the table below. The the table below. The bylaw is maintenance available for review theValley Cowichan Valley District Regional District office,property located associated with the operation andreview of theatfacility. The maximum cost to residential complete bylaw iscomplete available for at the Cowichan Regional office, located at 175at June 24, 2013 175 Ingram Streetin inDuncan, Duncan, during office Monday to Friday 8:00 8:00 amwith - am 4:30 statutory owners within Electoral Area E regular –regular Cowichan Station /Monday Sahtlam Glenora a-pm, residential property Ingram Street during officehours, hours, to /Friday 4:30excluding pm, excluding 9 am – 12 pm holidays. copy of the bylaw also available on available the $4.031 CVRDon website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. assessed at $100,000 would bebylaw approximately per as set at outwww.cvrd.bc.ca. in the table below. The statutoryAholidays. A copy ofisthe is also the annum, CVRD website OPEN atHOUSE Calculation Table complete bylaw is available for review at the Cowichan Valley Regional District office, located at 175 Calculation Table ALEXANDER Ingram Street in Taxable Duncan,Value during regular office hours, Friday 8:00 4:30ofpm, theexcluding of am -10% Net Maximum AnnualMonday Cost to Number ELEMENTARY statutory (Land holidays. A copy of the bylaw is also on the CVRD website at in www.cvrd.bc.ca. Electors Electors & Improvements) Peravailable Residential Come meet the Teacher! Calculation Table the Service Property Owner 10% of the Number of Net Taxable Value Maximum Annual Cost Area Electors Electors (Land & $100,000 Improvements) Per Residential $4.031 3,290 in 329 26PIC_Parkside Registration.indd 1 6/20/13 12:50 PM the Service Property Owner Area alternative approval proceSS and eligiBility ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY The Regional District may adopt this bylaw unless at least 10% of electors within proposed service area indi$100,000 $4.031at least 10% of electors 3,290 the 329 Thethat Regional District maybe adopt bylaw unless within proposed service cate a referendum must held this by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to thethe Regional District office area indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form toby the no later than 4:30 pm on Monday, July 29, 2013. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established the ALTERNATIVE Apm PPROVAL PROCESS Regional Districtand office later than 4:30 onas Monday, July 29,ELIGIBILITY 2013. Response Forms must / Regional District, onlyno those persons who qualify electors of AND Electoral AreaElector E – Cowichan Station / Sahtlam The mayService adopt this bylaw unless atand least 10% of electors within the proposed service be inRegional the formDistrict established by the Regional District, those persons who as electors of Glenora are entitled to sign. area electors may qualify asonly either resident electors or qualify as non-resident property area indicate that referendum must be held / by submitting a signed Elector Response Form tomay the Electoral E–a Cowichan Station / Sahtlam Glenora are entitled to sign. Service area electors electors, asArea follows: Regional office noelectors later than pm on Monday, 29, 2013. Elector Response Forms must qualify asDistrict either resident or as4:30 non-resident propertyJuly electors, as follows: Resident – You are entitled submit anDistrict, Elector Response a resident elector if you are age 18 be in theElector form established by theto Regional and only Form thoseas persons who qualify as electors ofor Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a six resident elector if youbeen are a older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least months, and have Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station / Sahtlam / Glenora are entitled to sign. Service area electors may age 18 orElectoral older onArea the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, lived BC or formore. at least six months, resident E electors – Cowichan Station / Sahtlam / Glenora for have the as past 30indays qualify of as either resident or as non-resident property electors, follows: and have been a resident of Electoral Area E – Cowichan Station / Sahtlam / Glenora for the past 30 days Non-Resident Property Elector – You are Elector Response as a non-resident property Resident – You are entitled to entitled submit to ansubmit ElectoranResponse Form asForm a resident elector if you are or more. Elector elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, Non-Resident Property Elector – title You toare entitled intoElectoral submit an Elector Response Form as a nonmonths, have owned and held E – Cowichan Sahtlam / Gleand have been a resident of registered Electoral Area Ea–property Cowichan Station / Area Sahtlam / GlenoraStation for the /past 30 days resident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have nora for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property or more. lived in BCsubmit for at least six months, have ownedregardless and held of registered title to a property in be. Electoral Area E – elector may a response form per property, how many owners there may Non-Resident Property Elector – You submit an Elector Response Form a nonCowichan Station / Sahtlam / Glenora for are the entitled past 30todays or more, and do not qualify as as a resident Ifresident less thanproperty 10% (329) of the submit an Elector bylaw be property, deemed elector if service you arearea ageelectors 18 property or older on the day of Response submission, are the a Canadian citizen, haveto elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident elector may submit aForm, response formwillper have the the electors and the Regional mayregistered proceed with For the purpose of conductlived in approval BC of forhow atofleast sixowners months, have owned and held titleadoption. to a property in Electoral Area E– regardless many there may be. District ing the alternative approval opportunity, the for number of service areaor electors calculated 3,290.as a resident Cowichan Station / Sahtlam / Glenora the past 30 days more,isand do not as qualify If less than 10% (329) of the service area electors submit an Elector Response Form, the bylaw will be elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit a response form per property, Adeemed copy of the bylawthe andapproval Elector Response Form and is available from the Cowichan Regional District, 175 to have of the electors the Regional District may Valley proceed with adoption. ForIngram the regardless of how many owners there may be.800 665-3955, e-mail jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca OR on the CVRD website Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, 746-2500/1 purpose of conducting thePhone alternative approval opportunity, the number of service area electors is atIf www.cvrd.bc.ca. less thanas10% (329) of the service area electors submit an Elector Response Form, the bylaw will be calculated 3,290. Phone: (250) 746-2500 deemed to have the approval of the electors and the Regional District may proceed with adoption. For the Fax: (250) 746-2513 A copy of the bylaw and Elector Response Form is available from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of service area electors is Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, Phone 746-2500/1 800 665-3955, e-mail jbarry@cvrd.bc.ca OR Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca calculated as 3,290. on the CVRD website at www.cvrd.bc.ca. 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You’re invited to explore nine ‘fascinating’ gardens as Chemainus enters the world of garden touring Lindsay Chung

nally her idea when she was president of the club in the past. News Leader Pictorial “I just love garden tours, and I thought Chemainus should have one; Ladysmith et ready to get inspired this had one, and Duncan had one,” she said. weekend, as the Chemainus “And then we thought of what good things Garden Club hosts a “Fasciwe could do with the money, which is what nating” Garden Tour. Nine gardens are featured on prompted us to continue the tour. I think it’s fair to say that’s why we do it now.” the tour, including five in Chemainus, three There will be door prizes at each garden. in Saltair and one in Ladysmith. All profits from the garden tour will go “It’s a fascinating garden tour, and people toward local charities. will know why we say ‘fascinating’ when O’Neill says the Chemainus Garden Club they arrive,” said Jan O’Neill, a member of members will suggest charities at their next the garden club. O’Neill believes the garden tour was origi- meeting in September and then vote on

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North Cowichan expects projects to make significant dent in greenhouse gases

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Celebrate summer with Chemainus festival

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atisfy your senses and kick start summer with a pancake breakfast, live music and a parade at the Chemainus Summer Fest this Saturday (June 22). The Chemainus Rotary Club (CRC) is offering a day of family entertainment with a Chemainus by the Sea theme. Summer Fest will begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Waterwheel Andrew Leong Park parking lot. After breakfast Cowichan SPCA manager Sandi Trent gives 8-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier Benny a bath has settled, live music and childuring SPCA dog wash fundraising event at Buckerfield’s on June 15. dren’s activities begin at 9 a.m.

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“There are a variety of bands, including The McCandless Family Band, The Flying Accusations and The Cowichan Valley Jazz Band,” says Shannon Bellamy. “For the kids, we have a reading tent, face painting, fish pond and bean-bag toss.” The parade will begin at 11 a.m. It starts at Willow and Victoria streets and will finish at Kin Park. “The parade is quite a mixed bag,” said Bellamy. “Everybody is participating. Big businesses, local businesses and individuals — it has everything.” There will be a hamburger and

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DATELINE: COWICHAN

1945: music

by Ann Andersen

In Toronto Conservatory of Music exams, Betty Powel passed Grade VIII with honours; Muriel Jennings and Louise Ferries both received honours in the Grade VII exam. Peter Kenyon received ﬁrst class honours in Grade II.

1945: church St. John’s Church, Duncan, celebrated its 40th anniversary with special services conducted by Rev. H. T. Archbold, who gave a short review of the church’s history at the morning service, and the Very Rev. Dean Elliott of Victoria.

1945: rescue

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Apart from chill and shock, there were no medical issues for two girls and several adults, including Mrs. James and Mr. Fitzgerald during a near drowning and rescue in the swift moving Chemainus river at a church Sunday School picnic.

Very public vote picks valley’s Lumber Queen Dateline 1945: Campaign a diversion from war Ann Andersen

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fter peace in Europe was declared, Cowichan eyes turned toward the upcoming Dominion Days festivities — a welcome diversion after five years of war. Beguiling to our 21st century minds was the selection of a Lumber Queen decided by the casting of hundreds of thousands of votes. Large thermometers in the Leader window on Craig Street showed the daily change in the voting for the five girls and according to the paper “were watched closely.” The later pace was set by Cobble Hill’s Thelma Brewer, backed by Cowichan Merchants, and in the lead-up to the last three days. Thelma made a strong bid but finished second with 320,000 votes. In the end, Duncan’s Valerie Hamilton, sponsored by Overwaitea and backed by Duncan High School was the winner with 349,000 votes. Norma Bennett of Chemainus, sponsored by the Cecil Cafe and supported by her Chemainus friends finished third with 260,400 ballots; fourth was Lake Cowichan’s Christine Smith who pulled 252,000 votes and was sponsored by the Greenhaven. Trailing behind with 129,900 votes was Youbou’s Patricia Grier, sponsored by Westwell’s. Patricia’s campaign had been curtailed: she was quarantined by scarlet fever.

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ollywood spends millions recreating what Chemainus Theatre did for far less: make the magic of Vaudevillian romance come alive. That elusive illusion happened during Friday’s debut of Singin’ In The Rain, perhaps Cowichan’s most daring display of dance yet. True, other shows boasted sweeping choruses of great choreography. But Rain director Tracey Power’s cast plugged into more intimate, near-animated footwork. That talent was exemplified by Jonathan Purvis’ Cosmo Brown, whose jaw-dropped moves stunned viewers during Make ‘Em Laugh. Think James Cagney in Yankee Doodle Dandy, meets Buster Keaton in Steamboat Bill. And there was far more For example, Moses Supposes saw Purvis wonderfully tap the boards with Leon Willey’s Don Lockwood, and Jesse Martyn’s nerd Sid Phillips. And Power put a fresh spin on the title tune, familiar to most with Gene Kelly merrily singin’ in the rain with an umbrella. And yes, it does gently rain indoors — maybe an-

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weekly compilation of facts, figures, and fascinating Cowichan culture: • Guitarist James Spiess of the local Luv Train funk-rock band reminded me this year’s Providence Farm Hoedown has been replaced with an outdoor fundraiser

called Farm Dance Under The Stars, set for 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 22, rain or shine, at the farm’s folkfest site. The benefit for the community farm’s many programs boasts Monte & The Beaumonts, Bijoux du Bayou, Luv Train, and an All-star Jam Finale. Fundraising includes a 50/50 draw and more. A buffet dinner is available at the licenced event. Advance tickets only,

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Kathy (Rachel Harrison) and Don (Leon Willey) dance with Cosmo (Jonathan Purvis) in Chemainus Theatre’s delightful dance-romance Singin’ In The Rain. other Cowichan first — for this central number with Lockwood clad in rubber galoshes to prevent slipping. While dancing was clearly the show’s cornerstone, it was buttressed by Steven Greenfield’s adept stage band, natural acting, and delightful vocals. Notable was the haggish voice of nagging primadonna actress Lina Lamont, created with annoyingly adroitness by Emma Slipp. Her shrieking version of Marilyn Monroe ditz meets Wicked Witch of the West stressed Rain’s timeless morals about being real, staying loyal to friends, tapping elastic thinking, and being honest about your talents. Clad in Barbara Clayden’s terrific ‘20s togs, and punctuated by Kevin McAllister’s impressive silentmovie projection wizardry, Singin’ In The Rain wilted Hollywood’s version. Dance-romance musical rating: 9.5 puddles out of 10.

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Trifolia members ﬁnd their refuge in music. You can ﬁnd Le Refuge in Crofton Trifolia is the trio led by gifted young Montreal pianist Marianne Trudel. Le Refuge is their new CD and they are in Crofton Sunday as part of a cross-Canada tour to promote it. The CD, according to promotional material, is the result of ‘”a rich collaboration between three

accomplished musicians . . . each with a different palette of colors from which to sketch: Jazz meets world music, meets classical . . . while never straying from the heartfelt.” According to Ken Pickering, artistic director of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Trudel is “one of our great Canadian pianistic talents and more people need to hear her music.”

Backed by bassist Etienne Lafrance and percussionist Patrick Graham, Trifolia will be on the Crofton Pub stage from 2 to 5 p.m. as part of the weekly Jazz at the Crofton Hotel series. Trudel will perform on accordion as well as piano, The pub is at 1534 Joan Ave. Cover charge is $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.

Stolen Hearts Child removal Documentary to explore fallout of Cowichan kids raised in foster care

Peter W. Rusland

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pikes in numbers of Cowichan kids in foster care are well above B.C.’s average, telling a statistical story. The emotional tales behind those numbers are being explored in Stolen Hearts, a one-hour documentary film being produced by Harold C. Joe, and directed by Patricia Dawn (formerly known as Patti Delisle). They and their sources say many children in local, government-funded care are Aboriginals. During a year of shooting and interviews — mostly at Duncan’s Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre — Stolen Hearts will probe the personal and cultural fallout of kids being removed from their homes and raised by folks other than their parents. “If you’re removed from your culture, what’s missing?” asked Joe, who gained acclaim for his Cowichan homelessness-doc Broken Down. “It can have a major effect on the child.” Impacts will be shared by care-raised kids, and their parents. “They’ll tell you the truth,” said Joe, who’ll also relate how residential school affected him, and his ability to raise his own kids. In short, Stolen Hearts will pump reality into a hidden issue, particularly hitting First Nations folks, and offer some alternatives. “We were a balanced community before white contact. As a father, I want to hear from men,” he said.

Filmmakers Harold C. Joe and Patricia Dawn are using their craft to tell the emotional story of Cowichan kids who have been taken from their families. “The father,” noted Dawn, “is just as important to the child as the mother. When that balance is disturbed, it ripples through the community. When did it become the state’s job to raise a child?” Staff from B.C.’s Ministry of Children and family development may remove children from their home given violence, drug and alcohol abuse, unemployment and other factors believed to spell a bad environment for raising a child. That’s why the Stolen Hearts — now in preproduction development — got a $2,000 grant from Cowichan Communities Health Network.

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“Any child, regardless of race or culture, in care or in need of care, is tragic,” said the health network’s Cindy Lise. Stolen Hearts, she said, met the health network’s community-project criteria linked to social determinants of health. Criterion span housing, income, early childhood development, education, poverty, and more. “This (film) fit a number of criteria,” Lise said. Dawn said data about child removals from Cowichan homes is hard to get from the ministry. “We heard there were four removals in one month this year.” 2010 Ministry data about children in care per 1,000, between birth and age 18, show 17.1 in Cowichan, and 9.2 in Lake Cowichan, compared to B.C.’s average of 9.2 kids in care. But figures for children in need of protection were more telling: 19.9 per 1,000 in Cowichan, and 23.9 in Lake Cowichan, versus B.C.’s 6.7 average. Dawn noted pulling kids from their parents

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costs taxpayers about $1 million to raise that child from birth until age 18. “Stolen Hearts is about showcasing alternatives,” she said, noting the doc could also bust myths about effects of parental alcohol abuse on Native children. “This is the aftermath of the residential-school system,” Dawn said, noting she believed Cowichan has B.C.’s highest rate of child removal, predominantly among First Nations. “Why not support the mother during pregnancy?” she suggested. “The model now is removal first, then assistance.” “There are major hassles parents must go through to get that child back,” said Joe. “It’s difficult to educate the public, society, and even our own people about this issue.” A fall event is planned to explain Stolen Hearts’ progress. A public premiere, and a community support system, is targeted once the film is finished. To share your story with the filmmakers, go to stolenhearts.ca.

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Saturday Amateur Radio Demonstration: at Somenos Hall 3248 Cowichan Valley Highway, at 1 p.m. Come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get your own Industry Canada radio license before

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Steve Barrie with Mary Egan: Singer/songwriters, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan Street, Duncan. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Call 250-748-7246 Farm Dance Under the Stars: Monte and the Beaumonts, Bijoux Du Bayou and Luv Train at Providence Farm 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Licenced

Music teachers strutting more stuff Cowichan’s music teachers have more stuff to strut. Hot off a sold-out show Sunday in Chemainus, members of the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association are staging an encore show — Struttin’ Our Stuff 2 — tomorrow at the other end of the valley. “I am very pleased to let you know that yesterday the CVMTA played to a capacity crowd in Chemainus,” CVMTA president Ann Mendenhall said in an email. “The response was so enthusiastic that we will be doing a repeat concert. “The varied program showcases the professional performing skills of several of our members and celebrates our love of music, both in its exquisite beauty and its capacity to create joy

event. Advance tickets only $20, 250-746-4204, www. providence.bc.ca.

food, vendors, artisans, folk dancing, farm tours and children’s activities 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glenora Farm, 4766 Waters Road, free admission, 250-715-1559 or www. glenorafarm.org

displays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall, Chemainus Road, Chemainus.

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Movies in the Park: a popular family oriented event, 9 p.m., Crofton Old School Museum Field (by Saltspring Ferry Terminal). Admission is free or by donation towards a new skate park.

Big Bike for Heart & Stroke: fundraising event for Heart & Stroke, Duncan. Call 250-3824035 or visit bigbike.ca.

Chemainus Showcase of Local Community Groups: variety of

Glenora Farm Summer Fair: Midsummer festivities, music,

Weylin Allen-McNeilly was one of 50 dancers age 3 to 70 performing during the Lynda Allen studio’s year-end tap-dancing recital, I Love Tap 2013, June 1 at the QMS Fine Arts Theatre.

Dennis Atkins: Manitoban crooner Dennis entertains in his country band, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201330 Duncan Street, Duncan. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246

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and laughter,” Mendenhall added. “There will be some wonderful songs - both solo and choral, some gorgeous, some hilariously funny. There will be some jazz singing, and piano music, some of it on the comic side, too. There will be violin and cello and harp music. All of it is meant to be entertaining for all ages, deﬁnitely including children.” The proceeds go to the CVMTA Scholarship and Bursary Fund, which helps families of limited means afford music lessons. The music starts at 7:30 p.m., June 22, at Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay. Tickets at Volume One Books in Duncan, Valley Vines to Wines in Mill Bay, or from the CVMTA music teacher nearest you. Visit CowichanMusicTeachers.com or call 250-748-8196.

Parkinson’s Support Group: Meetings 1 p.m. on the last Monday each month at the Duncan United Church

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Tuesday Music in the Park: hosted by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society in Waterwheel Park at 7 p.m., free. Donations accepted to help support the proﬁt-free music series.

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FOURMEAUX, Colleen Marie It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother Colleen Marie Fourmeaux on June 17, 2013 in Duncan, BC. Mom was born in Athabasca, Alberta and relocated to Ladysmith at the age of 13 then moved & enjoyed her retirements years in Cheminus, BC. Predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years Adolphe Joseph Fourmeaux.(Fourme). Mom is survived by her companion of many years Jack Nikkel. Her children include sons Brent Fourmeaux (Chris) Ladysmith BC and Trevor Fourmeaux (Brenda) Calgary, AB. Step-Mother to Brad Nikkel (Deb) and Arli Nikkel. She was Nana to Stefanie Dixon (Gregor) Brooklyn Lee (Dan) Kelsie Braga (Antony) & Lauren Clemens (Daniel). Step Nana to Shane (Tori), Dustin & Ayrton. Great-Grandchildren include Farris Dixon, Lola Clemens, Roland Braga and Hunter Nikkel

HOWATT, Joan Agatha (nee Evans) b. Apr. 6, 1921

Passed away at Cairnsmore Extended care unit June 8, 2013 with family at her side. Predeceased by her husband Frederick Donald in 1986. She leaves to mourn son Gordon, daughter Kathleen, daughter Nancy (Redshaw), 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.She spent most of her life in the lower mainland, moving to Vancouver Island to spend her last years with her family. She struggled all her life with physical problems, but faced them all with courage and determination. She will be sadly missed. The family wishes to thank Dr. M.Saunders and the staff at Cairnsmore ECU, for their wonderful care of our mom in her declining years. A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends July, 13 in Duncan.

MANHAS, Hareesh (Hash) passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Monday, June 17, 2013. Born in Victoria BC on January 7, 1966. Predeceased by his father Joginder Singh. Lovingly remembered by his family; mother Parminder Kaur; brothers Narindar (Balvinder), Tejindar (Rosy) and Rajinder (Asha); always remembered by his grandparents, nieces, nephews and friends. Hash worked with the Liquor Control Board for many years. He was an avid and loyal Vancouver Canuck fan, he enjoyed playing keno, baseball and bartended for many functions around the Cowichan Valley. Hash will be truly missed by his family, coworkers and many friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the person who gave Hash CPR as well as the Drs. and Nurses in the emergency at the Cowichan District Hospital. A Celebration of life will be held at the New Life Baptist Church, 1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan BC on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Followed by cremation at the Cowichan Valley Crematorium. A luncheon and service will be held at the Paldi Temple following the cremation. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace 5285 Polkey Road 250-701-0001

Her parents were Osborne Oakey Jamison of Marrietta, Ohio, USA and Minnie Riggs of Finch, West Virginia, USA.

BONSALL, Muriel Annie September 5, 1913 June 15, 2013

A celebration of life will be held at the Eagles Halls in Ladysmith June 26, 2013 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the Canadian Cancer Family. SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

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FUNERAL HOMES

In loving memory FUNERAL HOMES

FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING

Colleen was the last remaining daughter of a family that included 11 other brothers and sisters.

Mom dedicated her entire working career to CIBC and retired as the Branch Manager in Ladysmith BC where she started at 30+ years ago. Mom also volunteered her time to the community of Ladysmith and was an avid member of the Kinettes. In her later years after retirement she became a member of the Mount Brenton Golf Club pursuing the game with passion as well as enjoying various card games.

For those who love, time is not.... Missing you today and always.

I will visit in your home giving you the opportunity to determine the plan that best fits your familyâ€™s needs. Next I will assign your wishes to the Funeral Home of your choice.

Peggy Hunt Tel: 250-710-5459

Just over 2 months before turning 100, Muriel passed away peacefully in the town where she lived her whole life: Duncan. The only daughter of Lennie and Nellie Bonsall, she was a true pioneer of the Cowichan Valley and a lady ahead of her time. She had a full career with B.C. Tel working from 1934 until her retirement in 1978. She never married but was a â€œSpecial Auntieâ€? to Carolyn, Fred, Sylvia, and Peter and all of their children. She will be missed by many family members and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Philippson for his wonderful care over the years. A farewell Service and Celebration of her long life will be held Saturday, July 6th, 2013 at 2:00 at St. Peters Anglican Church, 5800 Church Rd, Duncan, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cowichan District Hospital in Murielâ€™s name.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMING EVENTS

LOST AND FOUND

HELP WANTED

LOST. MENâ€™S thin gold wedding band, about sz 10, sentimental value. (250)715-7837.

GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS

LOST: Sat., June 15 at Dairy Queen, around 10:30pm, short burgundy jacket with zippered pockets. Call (250) 597-3377

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of â€œfoundâ€? keysâ€?, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to BuckerďŹ elds

Try part-time work as a contract Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in local grocery, drug & department stores.

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

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

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS IN MEMORIAM GIFTS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrowâ€™s Families Todayâ€“ leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

Justin

Lucas

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Family Owned & Operated

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GLENORA FARM

MID-SUMMER FAIR Sun, June 2311am - 4pm - Free! Celebrate arrival of summer music, food, vendors, artisans, folk dancing, farm tours, crafts and childrenâ€™s activities. Fun for all ages! Glenora Farm 4766 Waters Road. Duncan phone: 250-715-1559 www.glenorafarm.org

PERSONALS

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The Cowichan Valley School District is inviting expressions of interest from TXaliÂżeG parties to proviGe licenseG chilG care services in the following schools: â€˘ Ecole Mt. Prevost Elementary â€˘ Discovery Elementary â€˘ George Bonner Elementary â€˘ Duncan Elementary ,nteresteG parties may oEtain an information pacNage from the School BoarG 2fÂżce. SuEmissions are to Ee receiveG no later than TuesGay -une at : pm to: Secretary-Treasurer ChilG Care Services Proposal Cowichan Valley School District Beverly Street Duncan BC V / ;

our local Cowichan Valley Charities:

4 Food Banks, Wavaw & The Salvation Army.

We also accept all other denominations as well as pennies.

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BIRTHS

Ryan & Miranda Blasko

and Big Brother Brody, are happy to announce the birth of

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born April 19, 2013 in Duncan, BC. Weighting 9 lb. 7.5 oz. Special thanks to All our family & Friends and all the staff on the maternity floor at the Cowichan District Hospital.

Celebrations

Save the Bread Van!

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

â€œDigniďŹ ed access to food for allâ€?

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Greenish T-Shirt with black panel on the back. Found in Centennial Park on June 5. Call: 250-715-8724 FOUND: JEWELRY in Walmart parking lot in Duncan, June 14. Call to identify (250)732-2293. LOST BLACK Lab mix, white tip on tail, answers to Jake, very shy. Lost in the Mill Bay area six weeks ago, but heâ€™s been seen around. If found or seen please call (250)7430615. LOST: June 10 between Cowichan Hospital And Superstore. Gold Chain with small cross, very sentimental. Call: (250-597-3189 LOST: ladies gold colored bracelet (sentimental family gift) Sat. June 15 At Safeways or the Dog House Restaurant, or on the parking lot between the two. Reward. (250) 8869037

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

Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: â€˘ Fully fluent in English â€˘ Able to stand 6-7 hrs./day â€˘ Own a car to carry supplies â€˘ Be well groomed & bondable â€˘ Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge.

DAYCARE CENTERS LOOKING FOR F/T qualified infant/toddler person. Starting July. Call Carol 250-746-1655 or 250-710-5768.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

MECHANIC. DUNCAN TAXI is looking for a part-time Licensed mechanic, or minimum 5 years experience. Please fax resume to 250-746-4987. Wage based on experience.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, June 29th & July 27th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED

Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, local #30 JMP Marketing Services BCâ€™s largest demo company since 1979 HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 HIRING BONUS Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 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.

Now Accepting Applications

LINE COOK To join our vegetarian Garage kitchen

Call Susan or Jamie 250-748-6223

Duncan Garage MATURE COUPLE for Caretakers at Marina/ Campground. Accommodation, phone, internet, tv provided. F/T from Sept 30- May 15. Send resume & references to Poeppnookmarina@shaw.ca

A COWICHAN VALLEY Manufacturer of high-end Solid Wood Doors currently has 2 positions available for qualified workers. General Labourer & Door Hanger/Shipper Assistant. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and competitive wages. Interested applicants should apply in person, with resume, between 9:00am & 4:30pm Wescon Cedar Products Ltd. 5120 Polkey Road Duncan, BC, or email info@wescondoors.com An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. CHEMAINUS TOURS is accepting applications for horse carriage and trolley driver/guides. Driving Experience a definite advantage, but we can train as well. Email applications stating experience to jim@chemainustours.com THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Log Loader Operator â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Boom Boat Operator â€˘ Chasers â€˘ Hooktenders â€˘ 2nd Loaders-Buckerman â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

Requires a retired or semiretired business person to assist with fund raising and overall management duties of this worthwhile charity. This individual should have some business background and preferably experience with grants and/or fundraising. This is a part time volunteer position with opportunity for compensation based on performance. Please contact Bill Macadam c/o Cowichan News Leader Pictorial at 250-856-0048 or email: publisher@cowichannewsleader.com

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HELP WANTED

OFFICE CLERK (REGULAR PART-TIME)

The responsibilities of this position primarily include Public Works office assistance, and Payroll administration. Other duties include assisting with reconciling and balancing accounts, preparing journal entries and government reporting, performing account analyses, and other related tasks. As the ideal candidate, you will have experience in both Public Works and City Hall office environments, or similar relevant experience. You will have experience with Payroll Administration, a strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping, strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills, and be capable of high speed data entry. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public, and a solid knowledge of computer systems and financial programs. A detailed list of qualifications is available on the City website www.duncan.ca.

HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS

UNIQUE HOME HEALTH CARE IS HIRING

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

experienced Home Care Aides and Housekeepers.

PHONE:

(250)715-1094

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www. bcjob network.com EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

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Some testing may be performed to assess an applicantâ€™s suitability for this regular part time Canadian Union of Public Employees - Local 358 union position with an hourly rate of $00.00 (currently under review), plus proportional benefits as per the union contract.

Student funding may be available

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume, containing full details of education, training and experience, date available, and three references, IN CONFIDENCE by 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 to the attention of Talitha Soldera â€“ Director of Finance, City of Duncan, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C., V9L 1W3 or by email to talitha@duncan.ca.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

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

PETS LESSONS/TRAINING DOG OBEDIENCE classes. Learn new skills, practice and proof them outdoors. Safe fenced, partially covered venue. Next set starts Tues, June 25. (250 743-9929 catherinedunstan@shaw.ca

PET CARE SERVICES HUGGABLE Hounds pet grooming service For appointment call 250-715-1084. w w w. h u g g a bl e h o u n d s. c o m We offer pickup and drop off service in Duncan area

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD Seasoned ďŹ r, $200/cord, mixed $175/cord, all split and delivered. End cuts, $75/load. 250-510-0412. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

The City of Duncan is seeking an Office Clerk â€“ Regular Part Time who will primarily serve in the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Public Works and the Accountant/ Office Manager.

Friday, June 21, 2013

H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? L-SHAPED jewelers show case, 6â€™ x 6â€™ x 23â€?d x 45â€?h. Complete with locks, drawers & shelving. $195. obo. ALSO Inglis washer (super capacity plus) & Inglis dryer, excellent working order, $100 each or $175/pair, firm. (250)246-4409

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LABORERS // Carpenters CARPENTERS // Laborers CONCRETE Finishers FINISHERS // rodbusters RODBUSTERS ConCrete

-Required Immediately-required immediatelyPosition summary: Summary: position Perform aa wide wide range range of of duties duties within within the the plant plant Perform including, but but not not limited limited to: to: setting setting up up formwork, formwork, including, installing reinforcing, reinforcing, strip strip and and clean clean concrete concrete installing formwork, placing placing concrete, concrete, vibrating vibrating concrete, concrete, formwork, finishing concrete, concrete, and and detailing detailing concrete concrete while while finishing maintaining good good housekeeping housekeeping and and safety safety maintaining regulations on on the the shop shop floor. floor. regulations

Kitchen Line Cooks Join the best team in golf & enjoy the many perks! Contact:

Executive Chef Jan Kobbero 250.743.5100 ext: 24 or jkobbero@golfbc.com CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Ability to to read read and and interpret interpret project project drawings drawings will will be be â€˘â€˘ Ability considered an an asset. asset. considered Use of of hand hand power power tools, tools, tape tape measure, measure, level, level, etc etc â€˘â€˘ Use required. required. Ability to to follow follow company company production, production, quality, quality, and and â€˘â€˘ Ability safety procedures. procedures. safety Ability to to understand understand and and apply apply basic basic mathematical mathematical â€˘â€˘ Ability skills. skills. Some heavy heavy lifting lifting required required up up to to approximately approximately 50 50 â€˘â€˘ Some lbs. lbs. Good attendance attendance and and positive positive attitude attitude is is aa must must â€˘â€˘ Good Have aa driverâ€™s driverâ€™s license license with with reliable reliable transportation transportation â€˘â€˘ Have Forklift and and Safety/First Safety/First Aid Aid tickets tickets will will be be â€˘â€˘ Forklift considered an an asset. asset. considered We We offer offer competitive competitive pay pay and and benefit benefit packages packages based based on on performance performance and and responsibility. responsibility. Drop Drop off off aa resume resume in in person person to: to: 3721 3721 Drinkwater Drinkwater Road, Road, Duncan, Duncan, B.C. B.C. -or -or â€“â€“ Fax Fax resume resume to: to: 250-746-8011 250-746-8011

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Temporary, Part Time - Exempt A temporary, part time Human Resources Assistant position is available at the CVRD, for up to one year in duration, primarily providing payroll support in the Human Resources Division. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic individual with highly developed interpersonal skills complimented by strong analytical/mathematical aptitude and proficient computer skills who can work with speed, accuracy and discretion. If you have experience with payroll and administrative work, preferably in a local government or human resources setting, consider joining our team. The CVRD offers an exceptional team environment and competitive salary and benefits package. Please visit our website for complete details including qualification requirements and application instructions. www.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513

Job requirements Requirements Job Qualifications (Education/Experience) (Education/Experience) and and Required Required Qualifications Skills: Skills: Be able able to to work work shiftwork shiftwork and and overtime overtime when when â€˘â€˘ Be needed needed

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED $$ MILITARIA BUYER! Swords, muskets, daggers, bayonets, badges, medals, etc. Buying gold, silver, coins, jewelry, scrap gold, antique pocket watches & wrist watches, whales teeth, anything whaling, old diving gear, oil paintings & water colours. Buying all items of interest. Absolutely highest prices paid, bring what you have to OK Tire, Duncan, 10:30 am - 4pm, til Saturday.

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

REAL ESTATE

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT Cowichan Valley Regional District

Structures

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We currently have the following openings:

Production Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Area Engineer Geomatics Analyst Operations Accountant Hooktender Certified Millwright Heavy Duty Mechanic Detailed job postings can be viewed at

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES CO-OP STUDENT FALL of 2013 COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (TEMPORARY, CO-OP STUDENT) Are you enrolled in community/regional planning or an environmental management program and looking for work experience as part of your co-op education program? The EnvironmentalÂ Initiatives Division at the CVRD is looking for a co-op student to begin in September 2013. The focus will be on the development of a Regional Sustainability and Climate Action Plan and specific projects related to sustainability or climate resilience. Visit the CVRD website for full details on this employment opportunity. www.cvrd.bc.ca COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8

2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. Ensuite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

NOW HIRING

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

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stoneâ€™s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardenerâ€™s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159. ESTATE SALE: Grandmaâ€™s condo. 2BR, 2 bath, 5 appl, insuite laundry. Top floor with 2 balconies, South West vista. Great location in a well-run adult bldg. Walk to everything in Duncan. Reduced to $134,900. OBO 250-743-2174

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

MUST VIEW Mountain View

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ€™s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 inclâ€™s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059

AVAIL NOW Wharncliffe Rd Clean & well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, back patio, five unit complex. FS/WD, fenced small garden. 1 yr lease $1200 + some util. Pet considered. Call 250-701-7217.

Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road ---------------------------------Spacious 1 and 2 BDRM Suites, modern, new ďŹ‚ooring. Sweet move-in deals available. Ask us! Free heat & hot water.

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

MORTGAGES

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 www.meicorproperty.com

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

COTTAGES LAKE COWICHAN- walk to town, clean 2 bdrm cottage. Quiet, rural area. F/S. $600 mo + utils. 250-749-4061.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

DUNCAN, GROUND level 2 bdrm in 4-Plex near Hospital, recent renoâ€™d, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, N/P, $900 mo incls utils, avail now. Call (250)537-4319. (Refâ€™s reqâ€™d).

HOMES FOR RENT

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Âž 2-20 Kenneth St, Duncan $475 1 BR upper level suite in town w/ 2 apps Âž 208-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR corner unit w/ 2 apps, hot water incl. Âž 5-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town Âž 1-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town Âž 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $775 2 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps Âž 4-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $800 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/4 apps, wood fp Âž 22-711 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $950 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, patio Âž 6016 Rockridge Rd, Duncan $1095 2 BR upr suite w/ 5 apps, fp, hydro/gas incl Âž 6662 Chisholm Trail, Duncan $1100 3 BR + den 1.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, shed Âž 2195 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan $1125 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, gas fp, shed Âž 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1150 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 4 apps, garage Âž 9690 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $1150 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 2 apps, nat. gas stove Âž 3275 Cook St, Chemainus $1175 3 BR 3 bth sxs duplex w/ 6 apps, den, fp Âž 1B-3144 Golab Pl, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, shed Âž 212 4TH Ave Extension, Ladysmith $1195 3 BR + den 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, shed Âž 332 Methuen St, Ladysmith $1235 4 BR home w/ 5 apps, garage, ocean view Âž 6596 Lakes Rd, Duncan $1295 3 BR 1.5 bth log home w/ 4 apps, den, grg Âž Ladysmith $1495 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, office, 3 decks Âž 6096 Kaspa Rd, Duncan $1650 3 BR 3.5 bth home w/ 6 apps,2 garages,fp Âž 6798 Norcross Rd, Duncan $1750 2 BR Italian villa style home on vineyard Âž 4122 St.Catherines Dr,Cobble Hill $1800 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, den, office

APARTMENT/CONDO

www.meicorproperty.com 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. CHEMAINUS- bright, 3rd flr 1 bdrm apt, newly renoâ€™d. NS/NP. $600. 250-416-6701.

CHEMAINUS: $600/mo: 1 bdrm apt. with patio; NS/NP; Available July or August 1; 250-416-0616 or 250-2460479 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 COWICHAN BAY Arms adultoriented 1 bdrm condo, Appls, hot water & free parking incld. N/S, No pets. $600/m Refs. (250)746-5237. DUNCAN 2-BDRM- Spotless, like new condo in Plum Tree Lane. Quiet 55+ N/S property. Small pet considered. Natural gas F/P, 5 appls, ceiling fans, in-suite laundry with storage. Flat walk to close shops and bus stop. $825. Avail July 1. Call 250-246-1906. DUNCAN: LRG (950sq ft) bright 2 bdrm apt., exc. location, quiet bldg, level entry, heat, H/W, prkg incld. Sm pet considered. $800. (250)2461457, (250)-416-1457 LAKE COWICHAN- Bright, clean 1 bdrm, updated, new bamboo flrs, w/closet, near town, in-suite laundry, DW, balcony w/mntn view. NS/NP. Refs reqâ€™d. $650/mo + hydro. Avail now. 250. 882. 3149. Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, ocean view, 1 bdrm avail. now & July 1st, $625, N/S, 1 sm pet welcome. 55+. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS DUNCAN REDUCED rent for handyman. Must have good work ethic & exc. references. Call for details on 8 acre RV & campground. (250)748-1310.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM house, $725, F/S, W/D, fenced lrg yard, storage shed, N/P, N/S Call (250) 7486614 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Tues-Fri.

BEAUTIFUL House for Rent Open house to receive applications: Friday, June 14th 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, June 15th 12:00-3:00pm Please call for to make an appointment if you cannot make these times. Location: 3017 Quailview Place, Duncan Contact: kmsmarie@yahoo.ca A beautiful, clean, and well-maintained house located in central Duncan is available for rent. The entire house is for rent (i.e. no suites). Very close to schools and located in a cul-de-sac. No neighbors on one side (next to a ravine). 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, open concept, island in kitchen, five appliances, garage, and lots of storage space. Approx. 1500 square feet. Fenced backyard, beautiful flower beds and patio. No smoking. Small dog or cat is negotiable. $1550 + utilities and tenant is responsible for lawn maintenance (mower, etc. is supplied by landlord). Available July 15th or August 1st. Available earlier (July 1st) if necessary. Long term lease is preferred. BRAND NEW Carriage house 1000 sq.ft. New applâ€™s, wood & tile floors, deck. $975./mo. N/P. N/S. (250)210-2714.

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CHEMAINUS. SAT. June 22, 8am-noon. Household & tools. 3308 Chemoy Road.

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COBBLE HILL: 3518 Twin Cedars Dr., June 22, 9-1pm. Adult and kids golf clubs, camping chairs, luggage, clothing, shoes, bikes, etc... COWICHAN BAY. Sat. & Sun, June 22 & 23, 9am-3pm. Tools, good clothes, plants & lots more good stuff! 4361 Sears Road. DUNCAN- 3135 Moorfield Pl, Sat, June 22, 9-2pm. DUNCAN: 3885 Rowe Rd. Sat., June 22nd, 9-2pm. Everything household, baby toys, boy 0-4 clothes, video games, and much more! DUNCAN- 3945 Corey Rd, Sat, June 22, 9-1pm. Household items, books, collectibles, RV parts, etc, etc... DUNCAN- CORNER of Wicks & Lakes, Sat. June 22, 8am1pm. Multi-family. Lots of furniture, tools & household items. DUNCAN: Multi Family Yard Sale! Saturday June 22, 8 am to Noon. Located in the field of 3208 Gibbins Rd (Inisfree Homes). Please park in designated area. No Early Birds DUNCANNEIGHBOURHOOD Yard Sale WOODLAND Dr (off Lakes Rd), Sat, June 29, 9-3pm. DUNCAN: Sat. June 22, 8-2, 6137 Denali Dr. (off of Maple Bay Rd.) 3 family, some furniture, lots for everyone. DUNCAN: Sat & Sun June, 22, 446 Yepres st. 11-3. Something for everyone. MILL Bay VI Film Cooperative members are having a Mega Yard Sale to fundraise to make a movie. Sat June 22nd 9-3 at 2976 Wilkinson off Cobble Hill Road. Loads of treasures! Website vifilm.ca

Ladysmith: Neighborhood Garage & Craft Sale. Town & Country MHP 10980 Westdowne Rd. Sat June 22 & Sun June 23, 9-2. Hot dog sale. LIQUIDATION BLOW OUT WHIPPLETREE ANTIQUE MALL and BOOK STORE #6-4715 Trans Canada Hwy 1 DAY ONLY! Sat, June 22, 9-2pm Books, $.10 & $.25 Display cases, china, glass, etc, etc... MILL BAY: Moving sale! Sat & Sun, June 22 & 23, 10-3pm. 3060 Keparo Rd, off Telegraph. Household items, tools, furniture, etc. Tons of stuff, something for everyone! SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Sat. June 22, 1836 Elford Rd. (on the lake side, 4th house on the left.) 8:30-1:30pm. Two Friends garage sale. YARD SALE Saturday 22/13, 9am-4pm, 2970 Horton Rd Mill Bay behind Petro Gas. Household goods and Tools, etc.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

BRIGHT CLEAN house, July 1st, 2nd bdrm has separate funky loft area. No dogs. Large front/back yard & driveway for skateboarding & chalk drawings. Opposite Island Oak Secondary, close to the river & surrounded by great neighbours. $950 + util. Contact Ann 250-749-6184

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

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

1 BDRM furnished suite, phone, internet, W/D, utilities included. Avail. July 1st. $750/m. (250) 709-1967

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

2009 AVEO LT 5 door, 4 spd auto, as new. 47,000 km. Baljet sold & serviced. Olympic edition. 15â€? wheels, new. 6 spkr sound, sat radio, sunroof, power tilt steering, Best offer on $8900. 250-746-7932

2006 Jazz by Thor 25â€™10â€? Deluxe travel trailer with front and rear slideout, walk around queen bed, A/C, fully loaded. Very little use. Stored under cover & never off the pavement. $19,000. Duncan. (250)746-5455

COBBLE HILL, 2 Bdrm, wood/elec heat, F/S, W/D hookup, clean, quiet area. N/S, N/P. Avail now. $900/mo. Ref. (250) 743-0650 CROFTON, 3-BDRM 2-story home, rec room, 1.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, double garage, N/S, avail immed, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. $1100 mo. (250)746-7935. DUNCAN. 4-BDRM with bsmt. Fully renovated. Near schools, N/P. $1275. (250)746-6867. DUNCAN- (close to town) 4 bdrm home on Jaynes Rd, 2 full bath, 1 ensuite, W/D hookup. Pet considered. $1250+ utils. Avail July 1. Call (250)748-8227 or 250-7092581. HONEYMOON BAY- July 1. Charming 3 bdrm home, lrg corner lot, lake views, golf course, parks, beaches. F/S, pet negotiable. $750. briarglen@islandnet.com. Call (250)642-2915.

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

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

CHEMANIUS: 1 bdrm, lower level, private entrance, ocean view N/P, N/S util. incl. $725 (250)416-0062

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

NOW AVAILABLE

STORAGE

Prime Office Space for lease, Coronation Ave, Duncan. 660 sqft, A/C, parking. (250) 217-1944 michelle.mark@shaw.ca

CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bathroom & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail now. Call (250)246-1546.

CHERRY POINT- Executive 2bdrm, newly renovated: all new appliances, in-suite laundry, hardwood floors, granite ba, custom closets. Parking, private entrance. Available July 1. NS/NP. Lease, references. $1100 incl. heat/hydro, basic cable. 250-748-8824.

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

Urban Community Opportunity

Truly charming, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1100 sq ft house, with hardwood floors throughout and large shared gardens. Close to schools, river and hospital. $1100/m + utilities, N/S, N/Dogs, avail July 1st. 250-749-6184

RV PADS .

2 BDRM bsmt suite. F/S, blinds, W/D hookup. N/P. $750 250-748-4383; 709-8880

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

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CHEMAINUS Town Laundry; coin laundromat, drop off service, repairs and alterations. 9870 Croft St., in Old Town Chemainus, (250)246-1444 HOUSE CLEANER, $25/hr. I am an experienced, reliable, trustworthy hard worker. Excellent refâ€™s. (250)538-7862 I CLEAN â€˜TILL YOU BEAM! Spring is here, so donâ€™t miss out on the nice weather by being stuck inside cleaning! 50% off first visit. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-732-4423

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COMPUTER SERVICES

HAIRSTYLISTS

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

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

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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DRYWALL Instalwall Instalations Steel stud framing, drywall, taping and t-bar ceilings. (250) 885-8883 instalwall@gmail.com

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

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

* Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design

LIZARD PAINTING

NO JOB too small. Multi unit to Home Renos. Free Estâ€™s. Call Green Bird Development. (250)661-1911.

HOME REPAIRS TOTAL RENOVATIONS

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

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

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail July 15, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, $950/m + utilâ€™s. Meicor Realty. 250709-2646 LK COW. 2-bdrm townhouse. $600/mo. NS/NP. Avail immediately. (250)886-2720.

TRANSPORTATION

Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692 TRUCKS & VANS

MOTORCYCLES

1985 Nissan Pickup, dard, Blue. $800. (250) 748-1940 COZY SIDECAR. $1800. Very good condition. Please call (250)246-3762.

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1999 CHEV Silverado 4x4 Z71, 5.3L, ext cab, loaded. One owner, no accidents. $6,900obo. (250)716-1061

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1980 QUALITY 22â€™ Motor Home only 75,284 km. Fully equipped for travel or as a permanent home in a RV site for only $400 monthly for all services. See on Day Rd. north end Duncan. $5000 (250) 732-4585

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, auto, tow hitch, running boards. 52,000 km, lady driven. $23,000. OBO Call (250)732-5928. TRUCKS & MORE.. 8 Ton Crane (17Ft Deck), Flatdecks, Freight Trucks, Moving & Cube Vans. Hyster & Kamatsu Propane Forklifts. Interested, give Steve a call @ 250-384-4118 or email vicvandispatch@shaw.ca .

UTILITY TRAILERS

CAR TRAILER

1990 JAYCO Truck Camper for small truck. 7 ft long, pop up top. New fridge, stove, propane tank & battery. $1000 call: (250) 748-5804

16ft. car trailer, brand new $3000. Located in Duncan (250)743-0650.

MARINE BOATS

Over 10 Years Experience Quality Work With Professional Results

(250) 709-8593

METICULOUS PAINTING of interiors/ exteriors for over 15 years. Call the Paint Saint today. Brent Cooper (250)7015695.

1998 23â€™ Wanderer Lite 5th wheel. Sleeps 6, N/S, double sinks, tub, shower, microwave, awning. Lots of storage excellent Cond. $6500 250-7481304

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

Call 250-246-0248

1981 27â€™ CATALINA Sailboat in good condition. Mooring available. Asking $9,500. Specs & Pictures available upon request. (250)753-8867

DreamTeam Auto Financing â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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Small Island Painting

CARS

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

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss Removal * Pressure washing

1990 MAZDA 626 LX- auto, 251,000 km, silver grey, A/C, power windows, very reilalbe decided to up date. $2500. Call (250)733-2413.

AUTO FINANCING

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

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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MOVING & STORAGE

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

Lowest Price Guarantee

DUNCAN: Available August 1st. Two bdrm carriage house, like new. Large deck, heat pump (AC) $900 + Nat. Gas, Hydro is included in rent. Blocks away from CDH, on bus route. N/S, pet considered. References required. (250) 701-7731

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SUITES, UPPER

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TOWNHOUSES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away

SHAWNIGAN LARGE 2 bdrm Priv. entry, driveway & laundry. D/W, microwave, built-in vac. Large covered patio. $1200. NS/NP. 250-743-3524

DUNCAN, 1 Bdrm, incl. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, hydro, satellite, heat pump, private deck, Mt. View. $775. (250)746-8070

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, priv entry, grnd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $700+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

DUNCAN: LARGE 2 bdrm basement suite, F/S. N/S, N/P. July 1. Refâ€™s. $850 inclâ€™s cable, heat & hydro. 250-746-0904.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

30 yrâ€™s Experience

SHAWNIGAN- 2 bdrms above grnd, 1150sqft, parking, W/D, NS/NP. $950 utils incld. July 1. Call 250-715-6951.

COBBLE HILL, Lrg 1 bdrm carraige house w/private drive. $800 including util., N/S, small pet neg., avail June 15. (250) 743-5760

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NORTH LADYSMITH: 1100 Sq. ft., 2 bedrm. walkout, newly painted, c.v, w/d, new f/s, NS- ref. 250-245-4809 $825

COWICHAN BAY: New 1bdrm furnished suite. Great views, private & quiet, covered patio. $700/mo includes hydro, wifi, satellite TV & flat screen TV. Deposit & Refâ€™s required. (250)748-2938.

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

LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. July 1. Call 250-923-6170.

PLUMBING

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

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

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

STUCCO/SIDING

Inground sprinkler repairs, relocations, new installations (250)701-8319

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

2002 28â€™ CAVALIER Motor home, sleeps 8, Ford Chassis V10 engine & 5.5 kw generator. 45,000 miles. Private queen master bed, 2 pc. bath & sep. shower. Microwave & TV/DVD combo. Excellent condition! Mechanically sound! $28,000. OBO 250-245-5519

19â€™ FIBERFORM I/O board, on trailer, Asking $600. 250929-3480 25â€™ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped. $10,800. Also available 1 4HP & 1 5HP out boat, $480 each. Call (250)743-5827.

1994 Z28 Camaro Convertible, 6-spd standard, 139,000 km, LT1 V8 350 high performance, stored inside, covered. Asking $11,900 obo. 250-701-1910. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

1989 Sun Runner. 21Ft. with cuddy. In board Volvo-Penta Engine. Boat Trailer. Includes: As new 9hp Yamaha Kicker motor, 2 scotty electric down riggers, Lowrance GPS. VHF radio. Ready for fishing! $10,500 O.B.O (250)743-3503

2002 CHEV S10 Quad CabFWD, canopy, V-6. $8000 obo. Ph: 250-749-6258.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 25

Women’s touch football replay: powerhouse Crew wins another title

League championship: Injured QB puts Ravens behind the eight-ball Ashley Degraaf

News Leader Pictorial

Cinderella run turned heartbreaking for the Ravens Saturday. The women’s football team marched into its first ever final only to have their chances hamstrung — quite literally — in one of the game’s early plays. With quarterback Rikki Wylie unable to run due to an injured hamstring, the upstart Ravens were smacked in the ultimate Cowichan Women’s Touch Football game of the season 53-7, and watched perennial league powerhouse The Crew grab another championship. Raven Dana Thorne described losing the running skills of one of her

team’s top players as heartbreaking. “The Ravens were determined to win and stay in game mode. We marched the ball down the field and just before scoring the first touchdown of the game our QB Rikki Wylie injured her hamstring and was unable to run,” explained Thorne. “This brought us down to six players and left our morale low.” An injured player showed up at half time and was forced into action, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the Crew. “It was heartbreaking to say the least to make the finals for the first time to have one of our key players taken out from injury in the first 10 minutes of the game.” The Crew’s Mary-Lou Sullivan tacked on three TDs during finals action, while also snagging a one-point convert. Jenni Hittinger picked up a TD and a one-point convert Janelle Mould found herself in the end-zone with one TD and an interception, while Alita Mattin picked up two one-point converts. Willy Toews

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Marylou Sullivan of the Crew tries to elude Morgan Rogers of the Ravens in the Cowichan Women’s Football League Final on June 15 at MacAdam Park. added another two TDs as well as an interception and Darbi Atchison snuck in a one-point convert. Raven Jamie Russell landed their

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lone TD. A banquet was also held Saturday evening where season highlights were cheered, awards handed out and video

footage shared in celebration of the league’s 30 years. “The season was a great one,” said stats-keeper Thorne. “We had teams evenly matched across the board leaving finals a question of who would make it.” The Crew remained a power-house, despite the split with some of its players moving over to rookie team Blue Steel Brew, who showed an aggressive side, “and put up a good fight each and every game,” said Thorne. “Matrix is a powerhouse and full of seasoned talent,” she said. “The Law’s own Jamie Olsen was voted by the league as League MVP and she proves time and time again how valuable and strong she is on the field.” The gals are now looking to the yearly Sunbowl tourney action this weekend. Saturday games take place at McAdam park and Cowichan Secondary School’s field. Sunday matches are at McAdam Park only.

Top DCS athletes hit with multiplier effect Annual awards: students excel in multiple venues and events Ashley Degraaf

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ulti-tasking must be in the water at Duncan Christan School. Particularly in its athletics department. Several DCS students were awarded with multiple athletic awards at a banquet held June 13. The school’s batch of senior athlete recipients juggled several sports while staying on top of school work. “We look at all the kid’s accomplishments,” said DCS athletic director Tom Veenstra. “And it’s hard to narrow it down that’s for sure.” For top senior male athlete Josh Klassen, he bounced from being Vancouver Island’s Most Valuable Player for volleyball to receiving the exact same honours during the basketball Island championships. And on top of that, he also dabbled in badminton and ball hockey. He gave huge props for his success to his coaches. “It’s really cool how they care about you on and off the court and into the classroom,” he said. He’s off to shoot hoops come fall with the Briercrest College Clippers in Caronport, Saskatchewan. “The coach there is really nice and it felt like a really good fit and guys there in the dorms were really nice too,” he said, of spending a week at

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Top, left to right the DCS athletic award winners: Senior Girls Athletes of the Year Olivia Bakker and Rachael Bakker, Junior Boys Athlete of the Year Nick Kapteyn, Senior Boys Athletes of the Year Douglas Groenendijk and Josh Klassen. Bottom, left to right: Sportsperson of the Year Adara Atsma, Midget Boys Athlete of the Year Michael Brandsma, Junior Girls Athlete of the Year Lauren King-Nyberg, Midget Girls Athlete of the Year Danielle Groenendijk the bible college to get a taste of its atmosphere. Klassen’s counterpart in the senior male athlete category was Doug Groenendijk. The MVP of the school’s swim team, Groenendijk also qualified for provincial swimming championships, and suited up with the volleyball and basketball squads. He played ball hockey as well as qualified for the provincial championships in track. “Both contribute amazingly well to their respected sports,” boasted Veenstra. On the ladies side of the senior athlete awards, twins Olivia and Rachael Bakker picked up top honours.

“It’s pretty cool since we’re such a small school that we can offer so many sports,” said Olivia. Both gals shared MVP titles in both volleyball and basketball and both are off to Camosun College to red shirt with its basketball team. Graduating student Adara Atsma took the school’s Sports Person of the Year award. Shortly after the banquet took place, it was also announced DCS volleyball star Nick Kapteyn won the B.C. Christian Secondary Schools Jack Boersma junior athlete award. Kapteyn also won DCS’s junior athlete of the year feat. For more results, go to cowichannewsleader. com

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And the changes keep coming for the Capitals. The latest is of a small variety, but one the team hopes can have a big impact. Mason Melkowich is only 5’6” but the 19-year-old forward comes with the type of skill set coach Bob Beatty hopes can make a differ-

ence to Cowichan’s attack next season. “Mason is a skilled forward with an extremely high compete level” said Beatty in a press release. “We expect him to add to our offensive punch and add some spark to our line up. He is a smaller guy, but with a big heart.” Malkowich played 56 games last season

Pair takes a fast track to nationals

and ended with 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points and 115 PIM. The Caps acquired him by trading the playing rights of Hayden-James Berra to the Drayton Valley Thunder of the AJHL. A forward, Berra scored four goals in 47 games with Cowichan last year.

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In August: Esser and Ashcroft to represent B.C. in Quebac

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wo Cowichan products will be lacing up to compete in this year’s nationals track and field Summer Games come August. Representing Team B.C. are Shawnigan athletes Agnes Esser and Jamie Ashcroft. B.C. Athletics released its preliminary list of athletes for the games last week, which are set to take place Aug. 2 to 17 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The group is limited to 50 athletes — two athletes per event. Esser, who will be competing in shot-put and discus, is currently ranked number one in the province and country in the junior age category for both events and will be competing in those categories come games. “I hope to place top three in my events and am looking forward to it,” said the Grade 12 Frances Kelsey student. I’m always looking for PBs so I suppose that’s a goal for nationals.” She burst onto the track-and-field scene by winning the provincial senior girls’ discus and shot put championships at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium. Last year she was also confirmed as a member of the B.C. Athletics youth track and field team going to the Legion national championships in Prince Edward Island. She’s currently training three to four times a week with Victoria’s Pacific Athletics

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Agnes Esser has qualiﬁed for the nationals in the shot put and discus, while Jamie Ashcroft will run the 100 metres. Throwers group (PATH). “Throwing actually gets very intense because everything can change with one throw and I love that. It takes a lot of mental strength to not crumble when you are competing.” Ashcroft will be competing in the 100m sprint, for which she’s ranked second in the junior age category in the province, and 16th across the nation. Ashcroft’s name and fame were fueled by her part in her school’s relay team that took gold at the provincials last year.

“I was shocked when I found out (and) at first I didn’t believe it,” said the 19-year-old. “My goal for the competition is to run less than 12.0 seconds. I hope to walk away from the competition knowing I couldn’t have done any better.” Her current training schedule’s pretty intense, “Monday to Saturday as well as lifting weights two or three times per week,” she said, also noting coach Dacre Bowen’s tip is “run like girlilla.” “This inspires me to pretend I’m ‘girlilla’ and makes me run faster.”

uncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club members got their money’s worth, cashing in big at the Delta Invitational gymnastics meet. Nine Duncan participants were among athletes from B.C. Washington state and even New Brunswick. The Cash and Carry Cup part of the event gave gymnasts a chance to earn scholarships of more than $6,000. Hayley Baker, Coral Strugnell and Darby McIntyre showed the strength of the Dynamics, as all three placed in the top 10 all-around. McIntyre won gold on the floor, earning her a $300 training scholarship while Strugnell landed the silver medal for her floor routine worth $125 in training funds and Baker pulled out all the stops and it paid off big time. Baker won a gold on the bars and silver for her vault, resulting in a

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$500 payoff for her future training. Micaylla Broadway was also in attendance before departing with Team B.C. to the national championships in Ottawa. She was not eligible for a scholarship as a member of Team B.C. Level 3 Tyro Trystinna Bailey won ribbons in all her events with a seventh on bars, seventh on beam, ninth on vault, 10th on floor and sixth all-around. Level 4 Tyro Keerstin Arden collected ribbons for placing fifth on beam, sixth on vault, sixth on floor, eighth on bars and eighth all-around. Rebeca Bailey and Chelsea Kaye, new at Level 3 Novice, joined Level 4 Novice Samantha Johnson and they all achieved great results. Bailey won ribbons for ninth place on the beam and 10th on vault while Kaye earned ninth-place ribbons on vault and floor. Johnson won the all-around bronze in her division, with a silver on the beam, bronze on vault and floor, and a sixth for bars.

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So you wanna shoot like Robin Hood? Cowichan Bowmen: Burgeoning interest swells archery club numbers

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lockbuster hit movies like The Hunger Games and Archer have encouraged more crossbow fanatics across Cowichan Valley, according to the local archery club. Cowichan Bowmen Archery Club has seen a significant increase in membership since those movies came out, says director of communications John Ladouceur. “Archery is one of the fastest growing sports in North America and we have a world class archery club right

here in the valley,” said Ladouceur in an email to News Leader Pictorial. “Archery is a fun and safe family sport and we encourage (people) to come out to the club on 3044 Doupe Road in Duncan and have a look around.” Ladouceur believes the club hosts some of the best 3D shooting events in all of B.C. “We have a indoor shooting range, an outdoor shooting range and a field course,” he said. “ Family nights are held every Tuesday and Thursday’s and the club is jammed packed with smiling faces. What makes our club unique is we are not a gun club or fish and games, we our strictly an archery club only.” Seemingly that specificity has paid off in recent years. “We also have some extremely talented athletes right here in the

valley. Our junior Olympic program has successfully coached some pretty talented kids. In the 2012 B.C. Winter Games Coleman Willner, received gold for boys recurve. Sierra Dean, received silver in girls recurve and Ceila Browning got bronze in girls compound.” Club president Bryan Harper has just been invited to join the Team Canada archery squad travelling to Italy in the fall. “Bryan is an amazing sportsman and archer and designs some of the finest 3D courses,” said proud compatriot Ladouceur. The archery club held what it describes as its “biggest shoot of the year” entitled Hell Hole 3D June 1 and 2 with plenty of prizes to be won (see story, below). For more on the club log on to cowichanbowmen.com.

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Hannah Butterfield, 14, aims at a target during the Hell Hole Archery Tournament host by Cowichan Bowmen Archery Club, June 1.

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Steve Thompson from the Campbell River Fish and Game aims at a target during the Hell Hole Archery Tournament host by Cowichan Bowmen Archery Club on Saturday, June 1

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he Hell Hole Classic, as the name implies, is no walk in the park. The annual Cowichan Bowmen Archery Club event, however, is extreme popular with shooters just because of that fact. it’s tough and that’s why people keep coming back. “We try not to make it too bad, but there are some hills,’’ said club president Bryan Harper. People travelled from as far away as Calgary and Kelowna to participate in the club’s latest event. “We’re trying to make it a big draw for all the top archers in Western Canada,’’ said Harper. “The name is out there. It’s recognized as one of the best shooting events in B.C.’’ The course involves 40 targets and competitors had their cumulative scores counted from two rounds. Weather conditions leading up to the event made things somewhat more interesting. “It rained a lot the week before,’’ said Harper. “It was muddy in spots.’’

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