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William Elliott trial: Victims’ families just relieved they will finally have an opportunity to move on Peter W. Rusland
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he man who brutally killed two local women received sentences of life in prison, with no parole eligibility for 20 years, Friday in Duncan court. William Elliott, 26, a Cowichan Tribes member, sat quietly as Judge Keith Bracken handed down his ruling in the hushed, standing-roomonly courtroom. Elliott received life sentences, without parole eligibility for 20 years, for each of the two murders. Those sentences will be served concurrently. He pleaded guilty to the separate, seconddegree murders of valley women Karrie Ann Stone, and Tyeshia Jones. When asked if he had anything to say to the court, Elliott shook his head ‘No.’ Stone’s mother, Bev, said her family will now get some measure of closure from Elliott’s stiff sentence: defense lawyers sought a 12- to 15-year sentence; Crown sought the maximum 25-year penalty. “We’ll move on and remember Karrie Ann as we knew her,” Bev Stone said, signalling she would have preferred an even harsher sentence. Stone’s brother, Rodney, indicated prison life won’t likely be kind to Elliott. “He’ll have a rough time in jail. We’re just glad it’s over and done with.” Mary Jim, Jones’ mom — wearing a white T-shirt carrying Jones’ photo and the caption ‘Baby Girl’ — had similar feelings about the verdict that’s cold comfort to her long-grieving family. “It is what it is,” she said of Elliott’s looming prison stretch, “but it doesn’t bring my daughter back. “She’ll always be my everything; she’s my angel — she’s the one who gives me strength to carry on.”
Tyeshia Jones’ mother Mary Jim, and brother Terrance, talk to reporters after the June 13 life sentence handed to Jones’ killer, William Elliott. Bracken’s sentence followed detailed scrutiny of case law, and reports about Elliott’s twisted, troubled life. Analyses included a Gladue Report, exploring the effects of his Aboriginal background on his bent behaviour. Tribes’ Chief Chip Seymour explained he was satisfied how his people helped police find and arrest Elliott. But the chief was dismayed Elliott was unable to use strength of character to rise above his painful past, kindled by abuse Elliott’s parents suffered in residential schools. “So many have suffered because of residential schools, but that doesn’t bring us to a violent state,” Seymour told the News Leader Pictorial. Judge Bracken cited Elliott’s “brutality and degradation” against his two victims killed with “cold and calculated behaviour to avoid being caught.” He called Elliott’s deadly actions “brutal,
senseless, and callous.” “He’s never been able to explain his conduct,” Bracken noted, calling damage to the Stone and Jones families “incalculable.” The judge was particularly disturbed by testimony showing Stone was still alive when Elliott burned her body. Bracken was also distressed about Jones being alive in the box of Elliott’s truck before she was strangled and disfigured by him. Those actions appeared to complement report findings showing experts were unconvinced about Elliott’s remorse — despite faceto-face apologies to the two mothers — plus his high risk for sexual violence, and his history of sexual sadism. Last July, Elliott pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder: one in the July 2010 killing of Stone, 42; the other in the January 2011 death of Jones, 18. He told undercover police officers — posing
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as hoods in a gang he hoped to join — he had taken Stone to his home for sex. Elliott said when Stone threatened to tell his wife, he bashed her over the head with a baseball bat, took her to a remote area of Glenora, and burned her while she was still alive. The court heard a denture plate found near Stone’s body matched another that was in Elliott’s possession, and how her DNA matched that found on Elliott’s bat and in a stain on a wall of his house. The court also heard how Elliott accidentally hit Jones with his truck while she was going to meet a friend at Duncan’s Superstore. Elliott put Jones in the back of his pickup, then drove behind the Shaker cemetery, along a dirt track leading to the woods. He took her clothes off and choked her with her own bra. He beat her head, teeth and eyes with a stick and left her there. Then he took her clothes and burned them.
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Court proceedings in Terry the Terrier case to resume in August
The trial of a local man accused of beating a dog on a road near Duncan, then threatening witnesses, continues Aug. 11 in Duncan court, staff said. Proceedings against suspect Brandon Harrison were adjourned June 9 until June 17, when the late summer date was booked. Harrison pleaded not guilty in mid-December to
charges connected to the alleged April 21, 2013 beating of a Boston terrier/French bulldog cross some folks have named Terry. His charges include counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; criminal harassment; causing an animal to continue to be in distress; and causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal.
Nearly 24,000 people signed a petition — handed to Crown Dec. 2 — called Justice For Terry. It supports maximum sentencing against Harrison, if convicted. The animal rights organization PETA has also written Crown, urging it to push for incarceration, an animal ownership prohibition, and anger-management classes for Harrison, if he is convicted.
Cowichan Valley mourns compassionate judge Josiah Wood obituary: Longtime judge instrumental in domestic violence and First Nations justice initiatives
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udge Josiah Wood, Cowichan’s beloved legal eagle, judicial visionary, and cinnamon-roll lover, died Monday. He was 73. While the Queen’s Counsel lawyer was perhaps best known for his career on Duncan’s busy bench, the family man was also renowned for his interest in lawabiding Cowichanians. “I used to see Josiah at the Duncan Garage café all the time,” said valley arts-impresario Longevity John Falkner. “Josiah invited me for supper, and I had a good time. We used to walk our dogs, and we’d meet at the Garage café and solve the world’s problems every Saturday morning. “He used to let me hold counsel with him.” Falkner was floored by Wood’s caring nature. “Josiah was the most gener“He had a deep ous, comunderstanding passionate person I’ve of the law, but ever met. also of justice — He gave me hope for which is often a our judicial different thing.” system. “He put so much thought into everything he did.” Including taking cinnamon rolls back to courthouse staffers, claimed Longevity John.
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Demise of the Cowichan Legion branch imminent
Cash-strapped branch: expected to close in mid-July as declining membership leaves it unable to pay the bills Peter W. Rusland
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Cowichan Legion president Bruce MacDonald says Branch 53 is likely to close next month due to a declining membership and red ink.
he cash-strapped Cowichan Legion will close in mid-July, barring a miracle, the News Leader Pictorial has learned. “We’re not taking in enough money to even pay the (supplies and utilities) expenses,” Branch 53 president Bruce MacDonald said of his 266-member Legion. “The money we have will do us until mid-July.” Even if a patron, community group, or Duncan council, steps in to pay the Legion’s $3,100 monthly rent in downtown’s Canada Building, it may not be enough to rescue the branch. “Someone would have to give us a lot of money, and we have no way of paying anything back. There’s lots of expenses (outside of rent),” explained a distraught MacDonald. “The B.C.-Yukon command guy said we can’t do anything — we’re going to have to
shut it down. It’s bad.” Councillor Sharon Jackson agreed, but explained any idea of city taxpayers bailing out the broke Legion isn’t possible. “The city can’t pay their rent. The Legion is like a service club,” Jackson said, saluting Legion turnout at June 6 D-Day services. “It was really a great event, but I’m afraid unless a miracle happens we won’t have a Legion any longer; they just can’t keep their head above water, and can’t get new members.” The branch has also probed partnering with other service clubs, Jackson added. “It would be terrible if the Legion closed. Legions are closing across the country. It’s bad news.” Bad news also for local seniors housing, Cowichan District Hospital, and studentbursary winners that annually share about $10,000 in unsung funds from Branch 53’s Poppy Fund. “The Legion also supports all the cadets, and gives them opportunities to go on parade,” she said. “It’s such a great service for young people.” MacDonald believes those services could have continued if only his branch had bought a new Legion property — after selling its former building at Trunk and Bundock some nine years ago — rather than paying rent.
“In the past five years we’ve lost over $18,000 just paying our bills and trying to keep our head above water,” said MacDonald, who served with NATO in Germany (1968-1971). “We’re losing over $4,000 a month right now. “I think they should have taken the money (from the former site, now Sunridge care home) and bought another place. “We also have a declining membership, and people are just not supporting the Legion.” Besides “the volunteers we have are all burned out, and nobody’s stepping forward to help in any way. “There’s very little income now. We’ve had to close our bar, except for Fridays and Saturdays, and the Legion’s closed on the other days.” If his branch shuts, members can still visit remaining Legions at Chemainus, Malahat, Lake Cowichan, and Ladysmith, he suggested. Cowichan branch’s various artifacts — owned by members, some of whom have died — could go to other branches, or to the Cowichan Valley Museum, he noted, lamenting Branch 53’s pending closure. “It’s not a good feeling at all,” said MacDonald.
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addition, fewer retirees invested in housing here The news isn’t all gloomy. Several proposed projects in the resources sector are expected to bring economic activity. The value of these projects jumped from $800 million in 2012 to $4.4 billion in 2013. The new total includes a $2 billion LNG processing, storage and export facility in Campbell River and a $1 billion LNG export facility in Port Alberni. “We are seeing a discouraging start for the region in 2014,” Hayes said. “However, the forestry and related manufacturing industries are confident of another good year.This should bring some economic activity to the region. The approval of some of the proposed LNG projects will also improve Duncan’s economy.” A copy of the report is available at www.bccheckup.com
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s it truth or urban myth that students spend the first day of school writing about what they did on their summer vacations? If you want to give your children something to talk and write about, check out the great summer camps being offered locally. While parents might have attended basketball and volleyball camps, today’s kids have a greater selection to choose from. There’s minitriathlons, British soccer camps, technology classes and baby sitting and first-aid courses. And more. Much more. I Spy: If your child is a fan of the Bond films — Bond, James Bond — check out the Secret Agent in the Field summer camp program. Kids age six to 12 will learn about the secret world of espionage and how to use science to sniff out their suspects and uncover their secrets. From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, they’ll have the opportunity to check out some spy equipment and sharpen their surveillance skills. To catch a thief: Or maybe they’re fascinated with the TV show CSI, and thinking along those lines career wise? Then send them to Mad Science Secret Lab, for kids age six to 11. Camp day themes include: at the scene of the crime, organ trail, chemical counting, cell city and radical reactions. Participants will track down an elusive thief by using forensic techniques.
Brain gain: Got a child who’s showing all the signs of being a famous scientist, like Stephen Hawking, the famous physicist? Then enroll them in Science Sleuths. This camp explores the wonders of gravity, balance and how science can save our threatened planet. Camp day themes include: mad messages, earth awareness, the science of sport, nature and space. Animation fascination: For the aspiring Steve Jobs in your family, or future employees of Pixar, there’s 3D Animation Byte Camp. Participants at this camp will learn how movies like Shrek, Toy Story and The Incredibles were made. Using 3D software, participants will learn how to design characters that jump off the screen and then make them come alive by adding voices, sound tracks and completing their own animated short film. Final projects will be hosted on-line and handed out on USB sticks so they can be shown off to friends and family. For nine- to 12-year-olds, there’s 2D animation on a tablet. Participants will learn how to create stories, draw and edit their very own animations, all by themselves. For the gamers in the group, there’s 2D video game design. Students start the week making short animated films and by the end they’ll have completed their own video game. Check out www.bytecamp.ca to seen the hundreds of games created in years past. Sounds good: Got a little Mozart in your midst? Then enroll your four to six year-old in the Music for Little Mozarts’ program. Sessions include colouring, singing and time at the piano. The great outdoors: For the tween and teen set, there’s the Youth on the Move program. Thursday evenings will be spent geocaching,
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If you want to keep the kids off the couch this summer, there are plenty of activities available. blueberry picking and beach combing. Just kidding: Students who want to spend part of the summer babysitting but don’t have the credentials behind them can enroll in a one-day training that takes place July 26. Topics covered will include: first aid, dealing with emergencies, injury prevention, handling babies and planning activities for kids. Eat this up: And the Jamie Oliver wannabees can check out Thrifty Foods Young Chef course. Participants will learn how to make nutritional snacks and at the end of the program, leave with their own customized recipe book.
So urban myth or not, there’s no reason why your child can’t hit it out of the park when talking or writing about what he did on his summer vacation. All the programs above are being run out of either the North Cowichan, or Cowichan Valley Regional District parks and recreation departments. Dates, times and registration details for camps are available at: http://www.northcowichan.ca/EN/main/departments/parks-recreation/guidesandpamphlets.html and http:// www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?nid=91
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Reviewing Officer Flight Lieutenant (Retired) George Brewster makes his inspection of the cadets during the 744 (Cowichan) Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 50th Annual Ceremonial Review at Henderson Hall on Gibbins Road on June 8. Reviewing Officer RCMP Const. Brian Sampson, a former sea cadet, makes his inspection of the cadets during the annual Inspection of the 100 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Admiral Mainguy in Maple Bay on June 8.
hildren, family and community will be the focus when the Cowichan Tribes celebrates National Aboriginal Day on June 19. “I am hoping this event will uplift our community and that we will gain strength by coming together,” said Chief William Chip Seymour. “I look forward to a day of good food, good company and good times.” And in that spirit, the chief has agreed to take his turn on the hot seat in the dunk tank. In addition to the dunk tank, there will be a variety of activities, including: bouncy castles, mechanical bulls, pony rides, kids games and an opportunity to build bird houses. The Adage Dance Studio will demonstrate Zumba dance moves and the tribes’ local hip hop group will perform. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the free event, being held at the Cowichan Tribes Recreational Field, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Children and family is the focus of Thursday’s National Aboriginal Day celebration. National Aboriginal Day, which is officially June 21, celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across the land. It’s an occasion for all Canadians to celebrate the rich contributions Aboriginal people have made to Canada. The day of recognition came about after a series of calls for such a celebration. In 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations) called for the creation of a National Aboriginal Solidarity Day to be celebrated on June 21. Slightly more than a decade later in 1995, the Royal Commission on
Aboriginal Peoples recommended that a National First Peoples Day be designated. The day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by former governor general Romeo Leblanc. “It’s the largest event of its kind that Cowichan has hosted since the North American Indigenous Games, so we’re really pushing for a successful gathering and a great day for the community in general,” said Celina Albany, treaty communications co-ordinator with the band. “This Aboriginal Day we are promoting culture, physical and mental health,” said Judith Gohn, director of the Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre. “We have many physical activities planned, as well as traditional storytelling and games. We’ll be hosting a BBQ for all attendees. We are looking forward to a gathering of our friends and relatives at a positive event to share food, laughter and culture. There will be activities for all ages; we hope to see you there.” The First Nations Health Authority is donating $5,000 toward the event. Your ticket What National Aboriginal Day gathering and BBQ When: June 19, 10:30 - 4 p.m. Where: Cowichan Tribes Recreation Fields, 5574 River Road, Duncan
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Our Shawnigan Lake branch is the only remaining legion in the south end. We organize the cenotaph ceremonials at Cobble Hill, and host many in branch afterwards. In recent years we have given over $25,000 to charitable causes in the local cowichan area veterans, good works organizations, youth sports, and many other worthy groups. Come to our branch this legion weekwe welcome the opportunity to tell you more. We are accepting new members to continue our good works. You no longer require military heritage to join. We are also host location for Shawnigan Lake Canada Pancake Breakfast July 1 9-11am We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
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elebrate the first day of summer and all things community this Saturday during Chemainus Summer Fest. From 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Waterwheel Park becomes a hub of activity, with food, music, a parade and children’s activities, all hosted by the Chemainus Rotary Club. The theme is “Proud of our past; excited about our future.” This year, the Rotarians have expanded the menu for the Rotary Pancake Breakfast. “They can get pancakes and either sausages or bacon or a combination of sausages and bacon and a potato patty and coffee or juice, and there will be garnish,” said Rotarian Shannon Bellamy. “We’ve upped our game. With our hamburger and hot dog barbecue, we’ll be serving half-cobs of corn.” Breakfast begins at 8 a.m., while the hamburger/hot dog barbecue starts at 11 a.m. Proceeds from food sales go right back into the community. “We really like to focus on youth, so youth sports and education,” Bellamy said when asked if the money raised is being directed to
The annual parade returns to downtown Chemainus Saturday. anything specific. The parade begins at 11 a.m. It will begin at Willow and Victoria streets and follow Willow to Oak, Oak to Esplanade and Esplanade to Kin Park. “We’re looking forward to a great parade as usual,” said Bellamy. There will be musical entertainment all day, starting with the McCandless Family Band at 8 a.m. Elfsong performs at 10 a.m., followed by Shag Harbour at noon and the Cowichan Valley Community Band at 2 p.m. Children’s activities take
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place form 11:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. There will be a Vancouver Island Regional Library reading tent where children can read a book with the librarian and take a book home, and Island Savings Credit Union and 49th Parallel will both have activity tents set up. “Chemainus Rotary uses Summer Fest as a way of giving back to the community,” said Bellamy. “It’s a community-building event, and we invite people of all ages to come out and have a good time with us.”
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September 24th, 1942 – July 11th, 2013 Doug Wessel of Cobble Hill, B.C. died at 70 years. He is survived by four children (Warren, Heidi, Aaron, Danielle) and two grandchildren (Chloe and Adrian). A Celebration of Life was held at his place in Cobble Hill on Saturday July 20th, 2013. He will be truly missed by his Vancouver Island friends, his Mason Brothers, his family, his life-long friends, and the many people he has touched on and off the island. His heart will remain in the Cowichan Valley with his “Doggee.�
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MACDONALD, Louella (nee Sandberg) After a long battle with cancer and heart disease, Lou (Mom, Granny) passed peacefully on June 6, 2014, surrounded by her family, as was her wish. Right up to the end she was sharp as a tack and had many stories to tell. She was loving and she was loved. Lou was born in 1932 in Elk Lake, Ontario, to Jack Sandberg and Rosa Auger. She is survived by her children: Alan, Bruce (Patricia), Susan (Hans), John, Shelley (Gord) and Andy (Sherri), her brother Jerry and sister-in-law Edna, stepdaughters Holly (Danny), Carol, Sandra and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lou was predeceased by her loving husband Don, parents Jack and Rosa Sandberg, brother Jack, daughter Linda, son Mike and step-granddaughter Jennifer. There will be no service at her request. BEALLE, John Craig Anthony September 17, 1956 – June 9, 2014 Suddenly in Kelowna, Craig left us far too soon. He was born in Victoria, BC and grew up in Duncan, graduating from Cowichan High School and started his career as a small engine mechanic. After living in the lower mainland, he moved to Kelowna which became his home. Craig enjoyed fishing, friends and always had a story to tell. Survived by his mother Ileane (Joe), sisters Carole (Ron), Kellie, nephew Carl (Noel), neice Heidi and great nephew Ryan. Predeceased by his father John. The family would like to give sincere thanks to Dave Stratten for being a special friend and employer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations to the Inn From The Cold, Kelowna gratefully accepted.
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It is with great sadness our family announces Clifford’s passing April 30th, 2014. Born to Alice Ann (nee Stirling) and Frank Charles Milller in 1932. Cliff’s wife of 59 years, Vera, his son Gordon (Deborah), daughter Colleen (Mark). His grandchildren Kirsten, Samantha (Steve), Nicholas, Kylie, and great grandson Dominic will miss him more than we can express. He leaves behind many other relatives and friends from organizations, clubs and companies. Cliff grew up in the Kitsilano area in Vancouver. His interest in sports began early. A strong swimmer, he had many busy summers as a lifeguard at Kitsilano Beach. In football he played for the Meralomas, the farm team of the BC Lions. He did very well in weight lifting competitions, being trained by Doug Hepburn. Cliff was also an excellent dancer. In their early twenties, he and a friend dared one another, then took lessons at Arthur Murray Studio in Vancouver. He loved music and singing. In 1957 an accident left Cliff a leg amputee. After retraining, he entered the Canadian Paralympics, winning medals in most events. As merchandise manager for Henry Birks Jewellers for many years, Cliff travelled extensively as a buyer of goods. In past years, as a member of Kinsmen, he volunteered in the building of a Seniors Centre in the Fraser Valley. He organized the Western Amputee Golf Tournament at the Cowichan Golf Course. His love of the ocean and a concern for safe boating led him to join the Canadian Coast Guard Auxilliary. He was a member of the Cowichan Power and Sail Squadron and an officer for Vancouver Island North District. Cliff received the Chief Commander’s Citation for distinguished service and was a life member of the Power & Sail Squadron. A Celebration of Clifford’s life will be held on Thursday, July 3rd, at 2 pm at the Cowichan Golf Course, 4955 Trans Canada Hwy. Pastor Dan Rutherford will begin proceedings with prayer. A video by Don Butt will be shown. Memories displayed, and stories told. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a kind deed often done, no matter how small.
A Special Thank You to doctors and nurses at St. Joseph’s and the Cowichan Hospital. My family, Dr. Kallos, Diane and Peter Bolton, Don Butt, Lyle Wilson, Mike Lally, Joan Stone, Dennis Smith, Peter Reeve and all people who phoned or sent condolences and flowers.
McKAY, Irene Margaret (1926-2014) Irene Margaret McKay passed away peacefully on June 12th at home in Arbutus Ridge. She was predeceased by her parents Helen (Nel) and William (Bill) Birnie as well as her brothers William, George and Donald. She is survived by her brother Angus and sister Gloria and husband David as well as sons William (wife Ruth) in Kirkland Lake Ontario, James in Thompson Manitoba and Richard (wife Kim) in Shawnigan Lake BC, as well as eight grand children and seven great grand children. Irene was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario on November 23, 1926 and attended school in Kirkland Lake and Aberdeen, Scotland. After graduating from high school in Kirkland Lake, she worked in radio, first in Kirkland Lake, then in Peterborough and finally in Hamilton. She returned to Kirkland Lake after five years in Southern Ontario where she met and married Tex Malcolm Clark. After 14 years of marriage, an unfortunate accident occurred where her husband Tex was killed in an industrial accident. After a year (she now was the sole support of her three boys) moved to Timmins Ontario where there was greater opportunity for employment. There in Timmins, she accepted a secretarial position to the manager of engineering with Texasgulf Inc. While in Timmins Irene (who was secretary to the manager of engineering) met her future husband David who worked in the same department. They were married a year and a half later. She and David and family lived in Timmins for the next fifteen years and then moved to Toronto. The stay in Toronto was enjoyable for both Irene and David as they had the opportunity to attend many theater productions and do much traveling to Scandinavia, UK, Caribbean, East and West Coasts of Canada and southern USA. Later on her husband’s retirement, they moved to Kingston where they started a mining consulting business where Irene acted as secretary treasurer and vice president. While in Kingston, she had the opportunity to register as a mature student and attend Queens University. In 1992, a move was made to Cobble Hill where she and David had a home built in Arbutus Ridge. From there they continued to travel with many trips back to Ontario, plus Alaska and Rhine River Cruises as well as winter stays in Arizona. One of Irene’s accomplishments was to co-author with husband David, a book about her family called The Birnies. Being a star in English, she could have gone into either public relations or editorial work in the news media, instead she chose to raise a family. In any case, Irene was extremely loyal to her parents, helpful to her sister, considerate to her four brothers, a wonderful mother to her three sons and a beloved wife to David. As such, the years spent on the west coast were indeed very happy ones where she saw her grand children grow and enjoyed many family visits. A funeral service for Irene will held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church in Cobble Hill on Thursday (June 19th ) at 1:00 pm. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212
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HOEK, Sophia Johanna December 26, 1924 – June 3, 2014 Sophia (Sophie) Hoek, age 89, died on June 3, 2014 surrounded by loving family at her home in Cerwydden Care Centre. The youngest of five daughters, Sophie was born on December 26,1924 in Amersfoort, Nederland to Sophia Poort and Peter Walet. Known as Zus or Fietje, she was especially close to oldest sister Bep (Bertus) and their daughters. She graduated from home economics training and found work in Amersfoort during the war. While searching for food in the country-side, she met the dashing Herman Hoek and married him in 1947. They lived in Utretch when they had their first daughter, Margaretha, and struggled to make ends meet in post-war Holland. In 1953 the young family immigrated to Canada to join Herman’s brother Cor (Anne) in the Cowichan Valley and, shortly after settling in Somenos, they welcomed daughter Sonja. City-born and bred, Sophie found country life a bit of a challenge when she first arrived in the valley: outside plumbing, wooden stoves, a long walk into town for supplies, plus cows, goats, turkeys and chickens (esp bantam roosters!) to look after. Despite the language barrier, she quickly made friends with her supportive neighbours as well as in the growing Dutch community. In 1962 the family was completed by the arrival of their third daughter, Shirley-Anne.   Sophie was a talented homemaker and seamstress who outfitted her family in fashionable creations from ‘$1.49-day’ material and fed them nutritious meals from the backyard garden. Her freezer and pantry were always full of delicious harvests for the coming winter. Sophie loved spending time in the garden and working on her tan as she read or knitted. She was a huge reader, first using books to master English and then devouring a constantly changing stream from friends and the library. She excelled at needle-work and knitting, producing beautiful pieces well into her eighties. Sophie applied her sewing talents to many projects, from King’s Daughters Hospital to Queen of Angels School. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Catholic Women’s League, St. Edward’s Bowling League, the Dutch Ladies Coffee Club, Walden House and the Red Hat Society in her later years. After moving closer to town in 1959, Sophie walked to and from downtown Duncan for her daily errands, and she regularly took courses like Aqua-fit during her 70’s and 80’s. This healthy lifestyle gave her the resilience and strength to cope with health challenges later on and to bounce back with determination and a positive outlook. She had a great sense of humour and was always up for a good giggle, a social occasion with friends, or a chat over a cup of coffee and a homemade cookie. Over the years, she took many community courses in cooking, first aid, flower arranging and needlework, and Sophie and Herman, both excellent dancers, enjoyed taking classes in ballroom dancing. They also loved traveling, going to Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean in the winter, and visiting family in Europe during the summer. As their grown daughters moved across Canada, they regularly travelled to visit and lend a helping hand in the new homes. However Sophie’s true hobby was shopping for great clothing deals and wearing her finds with style and panache. She was always ‘well put-together’ and took pride in the details of her appearance, especially her beautiful nails. In her later years at Cerwydden, she was jokingly called ‘the Diva’ by those who loved her and admired her daily efforts. Sophie moved to Cerwydden Care Centre in 2010 when her health made it impossible to stay at home with Herman. With lots of visits from family and friends and with Staff who provided her with a warm and loving environment, Sophie gradually settled into her new life. She developed special friendships with Leiloni, Mark, Maria, and Jan, as well as with her weekly travel companion, Leslie. She took part in the varied programs, such as flower arranging and morning walks, kept up her reading and handiwork and enjoyed her many daily outings. Sophie was predeceased by Herman, her husband of 67 yrs, in December 2013. She leaves behind three daughters, Margaretha Hoek (Roger Schiffer, deceased), Sonja Milbury (Arthur) and Shirley-Anne Weber (Colin); and grandchildren Wanda Weirsma (Steve), Johanna Milbury, Janet Kirk (Kevin), Cadi Schiffer, Julia Lawrence (Chris), Jaime Weber and Mark Milbury (Claire); along with great-grandchildren, and greatgreat-grandchildren, all of whom provided her with much joy and laughter. Sophie was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters; she leaves behind sisters-in-law Bep Kaag, Hanneke Hoek and Anne hoek, and many nieces and nephews in Canada and in Europe. The Hoek family wishes to extend our gratitude to the staff and administration at Cerwydden Care for their unfailing love and support of Sophie during her years with them; to Dr.Michelle Ismail and Robin Morin for their professional efforts to enrich her quality of life; to  ‘Roses and More’ for weekly flower donations; and to Anne Hoek for her unfailing energy and support. A Celebration of Sophia’s life will be held for family and friends on August 10, 2014 from 2-6pm at The Quamichan Inn,1478 Maple Bay Road, Duncan. Please call Sonja (250-748-6397) to RSVP.  A Mass will be said for Sophie and to honour her place in St. Edward’s Roman Catholic Parish on July 27, 2014 at 10am, St. Edward’s Church, 2085 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER We are currently accepting resumĂŠs for our Detail/ Vehicle Preparation Department. Dutes include preparing new and used vehicles for sale and delivery, application of chemical protection packages (undercoat, paint sealant and rust protection). Experience preferred. The position is full time with a competitive pay plan and benefit package. Please email resumĂŠ to danielshaver@discoveryhonda.com or phone Daniel at 250-748-5814
Resumes to: 256 Government St, Duncan
CUSTOMER SERVICE Pacific Energy, a leader in the hearth manufacturing industry, seeks a motivated individual to join the Customer Service Team. You’ll need some or all of the following attributes to be successful in the role: •
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Excellent customer relations skills Good computer proficiency Multi-skilling abilities A can-do attitude Accounting / Bookkeeping skills would be an asset The position offers an attractive compensation package including a fully company paid benefits program. Please send your resume to the attention of Chuck Richardson at chuck@ paciďŹ cenergy.net Or deliver in person to 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC
Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:
COBBLE HILL
203061 – Burnham Mobile Home Park (1751 Northgate Rd) (54 papers)
DUNCAN
100300 – Harmony Pl, Sandra Pl, Tzouhalem Rd, Valleyview (60 papers) 100500 – Jaynes Rd, Quamichan Park Rd (17 papers) 100510 – Jaynes Rd, Quamichan Park Pl & Rd, Rothwell Pl & Rd (41 papers) 102950 – Canada Ave, Lakeview Dr, Mary St, Philip St (65 papers)
354205 – Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, Worthington (63 papers) 354302 – College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview (51 papers) 354352 – Baden-Powell, E. Shawnigan Lake, Gibson, Heald, Morgan’s Way, Norbury, Thrush (86 papers)
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Vinyl & Carpet Installer.
Requirements: • Valid BC drivers License • Clean Van • Own tools for the trade • WCB coverage in place & current • Liability Insurance current & in place • References. Available Immediately, F/T. Drop off resume at United Floors, #101-2700 Beverly St, Duncan, BC.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD F/T Cook and Prep Cook Required for busy neighbourhood pub.
Apply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub. Call Peter (250)246-4241
TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY Duty Mechanic JM & Exp 3rd year Apprentice to join our team, camp work on the West coast of BC. Comp. wages/benefits. Email resume to js29bd@shaw.ca Black Diamond Mechanical & Welding Ltd.
WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111 SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383
PETS PETS GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. Both M & F now 6 wks old, gorgeous. Can go to forever homes end of June. Phone 250-748-2375 or e-mail cmolsen@shaw.ca to view.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRUIT & VEGETABLES
U-PICK STRAWBERRIES
Katie Farm beside Russells Farm Market Westholme Daily 10 am - 9 pm OPEN MON JUNE 16
France 250-710-2889 or Robin 250-246-9907 www.katiefarm.com
GORD SMITH Mechanical requires a ticketed heavy duty mechanic with valid BC driver’s license. Also looking for an apprentice mechanic, P/T to start. Call (250)701-2833.
Is hiring a Customer Service/Sales Representative. Part-time work leading into a full-time position. A keen eye for detail, computer skills and whole sale experience are an asset. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.
Apply to: 5120 Polkey Road, Duncan
MILL BAY
304055 – Keir Rd, Melfort Pl, Mill Bay Rd (2551-2670) (59 papers) 304100 – Bay Rd, Frayne Rd, Mill Bay Rd, Partridge Rd, Shorewood Rd (66 papers) 304115 – Dagall Rd, Noowick Rd, Scollard Rd (42 papers)
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SENIOR GENTLEMEN requires experienced caregiver w/valid DL from 7:30am to 9:30am, Mon to Fri. No lifting, $20/hr. Call for interview, (250)737-1573.
PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com
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Vancouver Island’s Largest Honda Dealership on the Island Highway North of Duncan 6466 Bell McKinnon Rd., Duncan 250-748-5814
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Pacific Energy is seeking mig welders for their wood stove production line. A ticket is not required. We offer a great opportunity to start your welding career while earning competitive wage rates. The company also offers an excellent fully company paid benefits package.
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Baby Welcome David Duncan 746-4236 Pat Duncan, Mill Bay 748-6740 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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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. $500 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 1-866-472-4339.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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Is hiring a Machine Operator. Full-time position includes training. A keen eye for detail and quick learning skills are a must. Wood manufacturing experience is an asset. Competitive wages as per Union Contract and benefits as stipulated.
Apply to: 5120 Polkey Road, Duncan
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DUNCAN. MOVING & Yard Sale- 3291 & 3297 Molly Ave, Sat & Sun, June 21 & 22, 9-3pm. Crafts, wood, fishing gear, shop & yard tools+ more. MAPLE BAY: Large sale: June 21-22, 9am-3pm. 1260 Margaret Place (Lakeview).
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
FURNITURE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
DUPLEX/4-PLEX
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO
SUITES, LOWER
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65� plus leaf exc. cond. $1,025. Lrg chesterfield/loveseat/chair $1,000. Lrg Qn headboard & armoire, $600. Lrg computer desk $95. Office chair $75. Recliner/rocker $250. All OBO. Call 250-7460958
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 LOVELY end table lamps Bombay $100/pair. New embossing heat tool $25. As new Fiskars border punch $10. 250-746-1078. EXERCISE CYCLE (Weslo Pursuit 695) $75 OBO, Rowing Fitness System (York) $100 OBO, Elliptical (Diamondback) $200 OBO, Folding Treadmill (Ironman Edge) $300. Instruction manuals included. Call (250)746-6537.
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!
FATHER’S DAY SALE
30% off Storewide! 430 Whistler, Duncan, BC. Call 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. KITCHENAID FRIDGE white, lower freezer, $400. KitchenAid stove, white, 4-burner ceramic top, convection $350. Kenmore xtra-capacity heavyduty washer $150. All in good working order 250-245-5165. Raleigh bike $150. Stainless tool box $250. Upright Grand vintage piano $395. Call (250)245-0295.
MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes
LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca THE PERFECT wedding gift. Eight settings of Denby Stoneware (Memories pattern), cups & saucers, luncheon plates, side pates, soup bowls, fruit bowls), platter, mugs, serving bowls (3), teapot, gravy boat, salt/pepper, cream/sugar. Perfect condition. Retail $1,300. Phone 250-709-9678.
Both sides of legal duplex. Just steps to downtown, park and bus. Live in one side, rent the other. 2 BD, 1 BA each side. Large corner lot. Move-in ready. $259,900. 1-250-3831500 Michelle Harrison,Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty.
FOR SALE BY OWNER 1250 SQFT house. 2 bdrm, large living room, kitchen with eating area and full bathroom on main floor. Full unfinished basement with toilette and sink. 1 mile from Duncan. Please phone 250-746-5558.
Ladysmith: $350,000.3 Bdrm, 2 bath home with fabulous Ladysmith Harbour view. Fully finished basement. Walking distance to Health Centre, Seniors Centre, Schools, Churches, Recreation Centre. Near Nanaimo Airport. 309 Symonds Street, Ladysmith. 250-245-4894.
LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEAN front, view, treed 6.5 acres. 3 B/R, 2 level updated, 2,600 sq.ft 425,000. (250)245-8950
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COMMERCIAL LOT C1 Downtown Duncan core 89 x 57ft $149,000. 250-247-7208
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DUNCAN - 2 bdrm/1 bthrm condo - ground floor unit, 1 block to Village Green Mall, 5 appliances, n/s n/p $900. Avail now. call 250-709-1721
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
DUNCANSPACIOUS top floor, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s. Laminate floors. 2525 Dingwall. $795./mo. 1-250-474-0545.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss Removal * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
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COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
CONTRACTORS DAVE’S CONSTRUCTION It’s renovation time! 30 Years, Licensed & certified Top to Bottom
Big or small
250-710-5202 www.dbmckenzieconstruction.com
PAINTING
Lowest Price Guarantee
HOME IMPROVEMENTS FLOORING INSTALLATION. Custom installations of solid & engineered hardwood, laminated floors, slate, tile, etc. & repairs.Call Rolf 250-710-5712
CROFTON 2 bedroom duplex, one bathroom, 4 appliances, fenced yard, 2 blocks to school, playground and Ferry. Storage shed, double off-road parking. No dogs, but small indoor pets allowed. Available July 1, $830.00 month. 250748-5195 after 6:00 pm.
THE PROPERTIES: $900, 1230 sqft, 2 bdrm + den suite. Very clean, bright with separate driveway, 1 parking spot and entrance, fenced backyard, 1.5 bath, W/D, S/F, D/W, electric heat with meter reader. Part carpet part heated tile, NP/NS, no drugs. Avail. July 1st. Call 250-710-9991.
TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING
PAT THE PAINTER Interior specials! No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount
Call 250-246-0248
Cash for
Unwanted Vehicles “Prompt Service�
(250) 252-1224 CARS
OFFICE/RETAIL
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
DUNCAN - STORAGE in secure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car. Available now. $125/mo. Call after 6 pm 250-748-8855
STUCCO/SIDING
SUITES, LOWER
STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.
CROFTON- 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $600 inclds utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)246-2473.
MARINE BOATS
1987 white automatic TOYOTA COROLLA 224,000 km. Comes with 4 snow tires on rims. Great car for new driver. $1000. Call 250-748-0941.
STORAGE
CASH
SOUNDERS TOWING
LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $950/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.
WATERFRONT RETAIL SPACES FOR RENT at Maple Bay Marina, located on the perimeter of Duncan BC on Vancouver Island. Rare opportunity in a prime location for marine related business, recreation or boutique shop. Ample free customer parking. Units are available immediately. For more information email: info@maplebaymarina.com
TOWING
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SPORTS & IMPORTS
DUNCAN- OFFICE/ Retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. Call 250-715-6880.
‘97 SOUTHWIND STORM. 34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/C’s. Levelers, generator set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. PRICE REDUCED! 778-455-4589
Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692
HOMES FOR RENT
DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space. Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. June. 250-715-6880.
8’10� PIONEER Truck/ Camper. Propane stove & oven, Hydraulic jacks. $3100. Please call (250)743-5827.
For Scrap Vehicles
1980 BUICK Regal Ltd. Edition. Lady driven, collector plates. $5,500 obo. Phone: 250-748-2371
SHAWNIGAN LAKE: $1300+ utils, 2 bdrm with large den, 1.5 baths. Fenced manicured yard with sprinklers. Pet friendly. (250)701-5328.
2009 Arctic Fox 32’TT (Mod30U), $10,000 in extras/upgrades, Michelins, 330+W Solar, for serious Boondocking Snowbirds, meticulously maintained, NS, NP, Health Forces Sale- Serious Inquiries before 6:00pm pls $32,900. 778-427-2724
SUITES, UPPER LARGE 1-BDRM, in beautiful house on wooded acreage. 15 mins to Duncan, 5 mins to Lake Cow. N/S. $625. inclds utils. Avail now. 250-749-3854
DUNCAN- Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1,175 incl’s util. July 1. 250-709-8808
PLUMBING
MILL BAY: 1 bdrm fully furn. suite on .5 acre, close to shopping, bus etc. Incld’s cable/hydro. $850. Call (250)701-1866
COBBLE HILL: 1 BR, clean & quiet. W/D. N/S, N/P. $750. Avail now. 250-884-4124
HOME REPAIRS
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DUNCAN: 2 bdrm. F/S, D/W, private ent., walking distance to bus, schools, convenience store. NS/NP $700+ utils. Refs req’d. Avail. June 15. Call (778)422-0426 evenings.
CROFTON: 3 BR house, ocean view $975 250-7158468
LANDSCAPING
Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.
COOMBS AUTO Mall- (Albernie Hwy) 1025sq ft, commercial/retail. $825+ utils & gst. Call Bob, 250-248-1072 or 250-752-3090.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
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LOTS
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 or visit online: www.dollars4guns.com
MAPLE BAY: Stunning 5 BR Tuscan-style villa, rich in artistic design & detail. Overlooking Maple Bay & Salt Spring Island. Private, park-like setting. Fabulous terracing and Mediterranean gardens. www. thearthouseatmaplebay.com
*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities
DUNCAN 2 Bdrm bsmnt suite, newer, near Duncan Elem school. 4 appl’s. $800/mnth, avail. immed. 250-246-6626.
1994 Z28 Camaro convertible 6 spd manual, 139,990 km, LTI V8-350 high performance. Has been stored inside and covered. Summer driven only. Asking $8,990 obo. Call (250)701-1910. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1997 AMERICAN EAGLE 40VS Fleetwood, 40’ Diesel Cummins, Allison trans., Onan gen. set, spartan chassis, heated basement. Beautiful, garage kept. Luxury interior. Too many extras to list. Blue ox hitch and Saturn tow car optional. 250-743-4392
1975 26.6’ BAYLINER, Command bridge, 2 stations. 1985 260 Mercruiser and leg. Stand-up head & shower, 4burner propane stove & oven, 2-way refrigerator, bus heater. Full canvas on bridge and back deck. VHF radio, depth sounder. Great shape. $5500. Please call (250)746-4423.
1989 Sun Runner. 20Ft. power boat. Inboard Volvo-Penta, 6 cylinder, radiator cooled engine w/ outboard leg. Small cuddy at bow. Includes Lowrance GPS system, radio & short wave radio. Seats 4. Also included: excellent Yamaha 9.9 Kicker motor; 2 fine Scotty electric down-riggers, wired & mounted for boat, plus a Scotty Black Box Boat w/ a trailer. Altogether an excellent fishing package! $7,450 obo. (250)743-3503 25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $380 each. Call (250)7435827.
2858 BAYLINER CIERA, very nice/shed kept, low hrs, loaded. Will consider smaller trade? or ? compare this offer at $35,000. 250-745-3700.
4&-- :063 $"3 '"45 2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $62,900. Phone:250-898-8718
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Vipers strike for California field hockey championship John McKinley
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t was hardly an easy journey. But the Cowichan Valley Vipers U16 select field hockey team did what it needed to do, when it needed to do it. And the result was a championship title in the Cal Cup, a prestigious annual tournament in Simi Valley, California. Cowichan emerged from its pool on the narrowest of margins, upset a favoured team in the semifinals and survived an intense round of penalty strokes to claim the crown. “I don’t have a name that I would like to give special mention to, because this tournament was a whole team effort.,” coach Alyssa Davidson said. “I am very proud of how well the girls came together in the short time, since they hadn’t played on grass as a team until the tournament. “They got along so well and supported each other throughout the entire tournament. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to coach.” The team opened pool play with a pair of tie games, putting it in a tough spot in its bid to win the pool.
courtesy Alyssa Davidson
Bottom: Amy Osmond; front row (from left): Helen Brancato, Mariah Ketch, Emma Dame, Taylor Wainman, Kinsey Lowood and Marina Ellison; back row (from left) coach Alyssa Davidson, Jenna Ellison, Angela Ramwell, Ashton Aumen, Samantha Ross, Jenna Berard, Sara Goodman, Hannah Craig, Sophia Murray, Kyla Tolijander. “We went into the game Sunday morning knowing we needed as many goals as we could,” Davidson said. “We won 7-0.” “We tied with number of wins/ties with two of the other teams so it moved into goal differential, where we then tied with one other team so it moved into goals for. This is where we won by having one extra goal.” A 5-0 win in the first playoff round sent the team into a semi-final, where it was matched against the top seed, a team from Vancouver that had outscored its pool play opponents 25 to 1. “Some of the girls from my team knew girls from the Vancouver team as
Youth Athletes of the Week
they had played in B.C.’s with them. My main focus for this game was to get the girls to think of it as any other game — not to be concerned of specific players,” Davidson said. “The girls went in hard and didn’t let up for one moment. We dominated the game and the score came out as 2-0 for us.” The final was against the defending champion San Jose. After a scoreless draw in regulation, Cowichan won 4-2 on strokes. Tournament scorers included: Emma Dame, Sophia Murray, Jenna Ellison, Hannah Craig, Taylor Wainman, Angela Ramwell and Kyla Tolijander.
Andrew Leong
Base runner Charlie Andrews of Nanaimo beats the throw while sliding safely into third at a waiting 3rd baseman Dennis Young of Duncan at the Gord Closson Forest Products Fast-pitch Tournament at Waldon Park in Glenora on June 7.
Going downhill a thrill for Mount Prevost riders Peter W. Rusland
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kills, thrills and spills of mountain-bike racing were in gear recently at the third-annual Mount Prevost Downhill. The grueling, grind over four kilometres of testy terrain drew 80 male and female riders for the single-day race on June 8, hosted by Cowichan Cycles and a string of sponsors. Vancouver’s Manson Magnus posted a time of four minutes 42 seconds to win the Downhill, earning $250 in prize money offered by AFD Petroleum. Magnus was followed by Bryce Stirling (4:42) and Robert Venables
Ronan Harley & Nicholas Young Teammates and classmates Ronan Harley and Nicholas Young are a dynamic duo. The Grade 7 Tansor Elementary School students both play for the Cowichan Peewee Bulldogs football team, Harley at linebacker and kicker and Young at centre and defensive end. It was Young who introduced Harley to the game. “I used to not like it,’’ said Harley, who turns 13 in July. “I used to do kickboxing, but then one day I just decided I’ll try it. I came down and I fell in love with it immediately.’’ Family got Young into the game. “My brother and my dad, they both started me,’’ said Young, 13. “I played for nine or 10 seasons and I’ve played almost every sport but right when I joined football, that was my sport.’’ Both like the hitting aspect of the sport. “I used to play soccer but then I had to quit because I kept hitting people,’’ said Harley. “Ronan and Nicholas are great kids,’’ said Tansor principal Joseph Boudreau. “They talk about how they like the hitting aspect of the game which is great, but when I see them here in school, they’re leaders. If I need some help, if we have new students in the building, they’re very welcoming.’’
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(4:43), during the contest with an average time of 6:36. Robin Dutton, race director and Cowichan Cycles’ owner, was proud of the pedal production, though he regretted one rider was injured after tumbling off the course before being rescued by first responders. “This is the first time we’ve ever had that big of an injury,” he said of the speedy sport with its understood risks. “There’s an element of danger, but everyone wears (body) amour and the bikes are well suited to handling the terrain. “Speed is a huge danger for sure, plus there’s lots of trees and sharp rocks.” Those menaces met cyclists
braving steep, single tracks named Cleavage, and The 187. Rides worth about $3,500 each sport 10-inch suspensions, and big, fat tires with gnarly treads to tackle the trails. “It’s fun, and a good adrenaline rush,” said Dutton, “and riding keeps you fit and healthy.” Next year’s Downhill will likely see the same trails used after this year’s switch from the 2013 route. “Last year was on the same mountain but a different trail. This year’s trail was a lot more popular with all racers. “It’s a lot faster than the one we’ve used for the past two years,” he said. For full race results, visit Cowichan Cycles’ Facebook page.
Golfers chip away at best results Don Bodger
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he merry, merry month of May had ladies’ division of Cowichan Golf and Country Club in a jovial mood based on their fine play. The May 7 novelty game Throw Out was very entertaining. The winners in their respective handicap brackets were: Ellen Merriam, Ellen Lyon, Tina Pace and Gloria Claxton. Lynda Morrison made birdies on both No. 8 and 9. Kathy Coates birdied No. 6. Closest-to-the-pin winners were: Mazine Klee (No. 6), Merriam (No. 15) and Joan Wakelin (No. 15). Carmine Wright made a chip-in on No. 2. A medal. pin, spoon round was played May 14 and the respective handicap division win-
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Ellen Merriam of Cowichan Golf and Country Club has a blast on the golf course. ners included: Morrison, Lyon, Arlene Lepp, Rosemary Branting and Mandy McKelvie. The only birdie of the day was made by Lepp on No. 6. That also gave her the K.P. on the hole while other K.P.s went to Coates (No. 8) and Marianne Hunt (No. 15). Morrison and Lyon both made chip-ins on No. 16. A Make A Point game was played May 21 under sunny skies.
Christa Robson & Cathy Brown, Wakelin, Carol Willan & Doris Kenyon and Louise Ketilson & Pat Davis were winners of their respective handicap divisions. Birdies were made by Wakelin (No. 5), Merriam (No. 16) and Morrison (No. 17). K.P. winners included: Lyon (No. 6), Morrison (No. 8), Branting (No. 13) and Val Anderson (No. 15).
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Brother and sister take volleyball act to big stages Duncan’s Groenendijk kids continue to pound volleyballs at higher and higher levels. Graduating Duncan Christian School hitter Doug (with Prime Minister Stephen Harper,left) has been named to Team BC for the 19/18U national Challenge Cup.
Meanwhile, little sister Danielle made the Vancouver Island U15 team for the upcoming B.C. Summer Games. Doug is off to Gatineau Quebec July 15 to 20 to represent Team B.C., a select squad that brings together the top graduating talent to compete against
other provincial teams. For Danielle, the B.C. Summer Games volleyball will happen July 17 to 20 at Dover Bay Secondary School and at Oliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo.
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Brentwood celebrates an exceptional national performance Rowing: preparation leads to a great run in Canadian high school rowing championships in St. Catherine’s
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verything was coming up rowers for two local schools participating in a national rowing regatta in Ontario earlier this month. Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake School’s rowing teams participated in the 69th-annual Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association’s Regatta in St. Catherine’s, June 6 to 8. Debbie Sage, the head of Brentwood’s rowing program, said a record number of students from her school attended, and 49 of the 50 students ended up in the finals, with seven entries coming home with medals. Brentwood’s hardware included one gold, four silver and two bronze. “Our team this year was the best prepared team ever,” Sage said. “We had a keen group of kids and it paid off The Crew have once agains stepped around all opponents and their way to an CWTFL title, this time without having to play the game. Don Bodger/file
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Shawnigan Lake School’s Jr A Girls quad team of Anna Koehler, Sierra Farr, Alex Lubbe, Annabel Irwin celebrated a gold medal at the national championships. in the end. They really did exceed our expectations.” Asked if any individual stood out, Shawnigan’s rowing coach said it wasn’t about one person. “That’s what made it special; we got the results we did because of how they pulled together as a team.” Having said that, the senior and junior women’s eight teams both won silver, losing to an American school, T.C. Williams from Virginia. “I think you can say
they’re the best teams in their division in Canada now,” the rowing coach said. The weekend’s weather was perfect, except for a two-hour spell of thunder and lightning Medal winners :
Gold: Ellis Hollands, Liam Bontkes, Lion Tautz and Alex Ridenour in the junior men’s quad. Silver: Seo Young Ra, Brooke Martin, Renee LaFreniere, Petra Jackson and Jessica Novecosky in the junior women’s four
with coxswain; Hye Young Ra, Sophia Auton, Emily Lawrence, Gwyneth Zollmann, Claire DeNure, Mariel Frank, Gillian Marvel, Lucy Stanford and Carolyn Barakso in the senior women’s 63 kg eight; Paige Ledingham, Tasmin West, Brooke Martin, Renee LaFreniere, Teagan McNeill, Petra Jackson, Ellie Krasny, Stephanie Cheung, and Jessica Novecosky, in the junior women’s eight; and Hye Young Ra, Lucy Stanford, Carolyn
Barakso, Lucy Digney, Mollie McPhee-Green, Tara Christensen, Kirsten McNeill, Joanna Lancashire and Featherdawn Florkow, in the senior women’s eight. Bronze: Joanna Lancashire, Kirsten McNeill, Featherdawn Florkow, and Tara Christensen in the senior women’s quad and; Rielly Mlne, Kelly Agnew, Louis Barry, Sam Storey, Anton Schultz, Niko Praun, Thomas Griffith, Hayden Frisch, and Elliot Rogers in the senior men’s eight.
Shawnigan Lake School also struck gold at the rowing nationals. Shawnigan entered 13 events, and nine boats make the finals. The school went home with one gold medal and two bronze. The school sent 35 students and had a sick crew member on the boy’s senior team. “Our guy who sets the pace for the boat was ill and couldn’t race in the final and so we had to put in a substitute; we ended up coming in sixth in that race,” rowing coach Tim Coy said. “Our results were not what we had hoped for as a result. I’m guessing, that without that happening, we would have come in second or third.” The good news is that the junior A women’s with coxswain team, comprised of Maia du Toit, Nicola Simpson, Danielle Schmidt, Sierra Farr, and Alex Lubbe raced in, “the race of the regatta,” as three boats finished within .03 of a second of each other. They placed third. Anna Koehler showed what being a true sportswoman is all about after her boat flipped at the beginning of the Junior B’s single. Undeterred, she got back into the boat, which was full of water and rowed her heart out and placed fifth. Koehler will be co-captain of the school’s girl’s team next year. Medal standing: Gold: Anna Koehler, Sierra Farr, Alex Lubbe, and Annabel Irwin in the junior A women’s quad. Bronze: Edouard Receveaux, Jeremy Perrott, Felix Haffner, Sean Olson and Elise McKinnon in the junior B lightweight boys with coxswain and; Maia du Toit, Nicola Simpson, Danielle Schmidt, Sierra Farr, and Alex Lubbe in the junior A women’s with coxswain.
Crew wins gridiron title without playing a down Walk to win: Injuries mean Ravens have to forfeit in Cowichan Women’s Touch Football League final John McKinley
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t was another title for the Crew, more heartbreak for the Ravens. The Cowichan Women’s Touch Football League ended Saturday with a whimper. Like last year, the Crew and the
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Elliott’s horrific actions are his alone to own No excuses: no factors mitigate his crime
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he topic of residential schools and their legacy may be the single biggest underlying issue affecting this community. It surfaces regularly in these pages in stories of politics, social issues, and even the arts. And lately it has played a major role in justice, in connection to the doublemurder sentencing of William Elliott. A Gladue Report submitted during Elliott’s sentencing detailed tales of abuse, abandonment and alcohol disorder, that can all be traced back to the residential school system that plucked Native children from their families in an attempt to Judge made indoctrinate them into the colonial the approprimindset and culture. Elliott himself was not a direct prodate call uct of the system. It was abandoned for good a decade before the 26-yearold was born. However, his family was a product of that system and some might say this killer’s inability to understand the difference between right and wrong is the enormity of its effect taken to the ultimate degree. Except that Elliott is, so obviously, the exception, not the norm. Cowichan Chief Chip Seymour said it best: “So many have suffered because of residential schools, but that doesn’t bring us to a violent state.” It was a theme echoed by many commenting on our coverage of the sentencing. While tales of difficult backgrounds help us in understanding people like Elliott, the decision to act comes from the individual. We’re glad Judge Keith Bracken recognized that and made no excuses for Elliott’s brutal actions. There is no doubt residential schools created a difficult legacy. There is also no doubt that legacy can be overcome. It is being overcome in Cowichan on a daily basis. Elliott’s actions are his to own.
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Chief focused on housing, education, communication Robert Douglas
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hen William (Chip) Seymour was elected Chief of Cowichan Tribes last year, he took a grassroots approach, stressing the need to improve the relationship between Cowichan leaders and band members. “One of the biggest concerns I heard during the last election was that there is a lack of communication between the band office and the community,” explained Seymour in a recent interview. “One of the ways I said I would address this issue is by being in the band office everyday so that community members would have someone to talk to.” Seymour is now six months into his term as chief, and his focus hasn’t wavered. True to his word, he has been in the band office and available to the community for all
but three days since becoming chief, when he attended an out-of-town forum on taxation. “Once that communication is open, we can get the community to believe that we’re here to support them, and then they won’t be afraid to come here for help.” Seymour previously spent eight years as Cowichan Tribes councillor, making him very familiar with the social and economic problems facing the Cowichan Peoples. One of his top priorities is housing, with overcrowding a serious concern. “We have situations where 18 or more people are living in a three or four-bedroom house.” In these busy environments, it’s difficult for children and young people to find a quiet place to study and do their homework. Overcrowding also means septic systems are overused, which can lead to contamination. The challenge is housing waitlists remain stubbornly high, and have even grown in recent decades to nearly 500 today.
Though the inability of the BCTF and the provincial government to come to a deal is not unexpected, that doesn’t make it any less disappointing. Our kids will finish the year in a cloud of uncertainty, with hours of potentially valuable instruction time frittered away. Despite what both sides say so often, it’s not about the kids, it’s about money, and what it gets spent on. This will still be an issue in September.
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But there is no quick fix. Cowichan Tribes only holds a small amount of land communally, and most of this lacks infrastructure. Individual band members hold the bulk of reserve land. But Chief Seymour and staff are working with what they have, and are exploring apartment buildings as a possible solution, with a feasibility study currently underway. “We are interested in the idea of small apartments that would accommodate young people, or apartments that would support small families or elders.” One of Seymour’s other top priorities is education. He is particularly concerned about the high dropout rates of students in Grades 7 to 9. “We need to nail down what we can do to support our kids so that they’re able to stay in school.” Seymour sees progress, however, citing
Vancouver Island University’s new trades school opened last fall. Having more First Nations students entering the trades could benefit them as individuals, but also help the wider community. “Looking down the road, we could one day have enough qualified workers in the community to form our own construction companies to build our own homes.” Seymour’s term as chief is only for two years, leaving scarce time to tackle these issues. But it’s a chance to start the process. “What I am hoping to do in these two years is create that path so that we have a clear vision on how to build a safer community.”
Rob Douglas writes monthly for the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. He can be reached at douglas.robert.g@ gmail.com
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Is killer William Elliott’s life sentence, and 20-year parole eligibility, fair? “Under our current laws, it’s a little more than fair. I’d rather see 25 years, no parole. The crimes are so heinous in this case. I don’t believe in capital punishment but people are responsible for their actions.”
Misha Koslovsky, North Cowichan
“No. I think he should be incarcerated in a psychiatric institution for the rest of his life. It’s obvious there’s a major problem with his psychiatric mechanism. We have a duty to protect the general population.”
Ron Ruth, Shawnigan Lake
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Gravel processing does not belong on agricultural land
Dear editor Our directors got the Blame Ayr gravel processing question right. This whole thing is a catch-22. We do not want to set the precedent of allowing people to fish through our laws by requesting permission to do things without the proper paperwork. The Balmes do not have the authority to process gravel on their land. Our zoning bylaws do not allow this. They are asking for a temporary permit to process gravel, yet they anticipate it will take 15 years to finish the job. Nor do they have a mining permit in hand. Why would we want to allow changes to our community plan on iffy”wishes? I have read the preliminary proposal. It appears to suggest the plan is to take the gravel to bedrock, put in drainage pipes and then fill in with top soil. This leaves more questions than an arthritic has ibuprofen pills. The property is located above Dougan Lake. If there have been any preliminary studies on what the drainage will be during the 15 years, how and whether this will affect the ground water, where the fill will come from, who pays to have it tested, I have not seen this, nor was in mentioned during their request for a temporary permit. All these things need to be tied down tight before changes are made to our agricultural land. Guesses are not good enough. Our community should not have to suffer with this type
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Lock this murderer up for the rest of his life
Dear editor Tyeshia Jones was my friend and school mate in high school. This hurts to even read. My mother is an alcoholic and I grew up without parents. I did not become a soulless murderer. He should not be allowed to walk free for what he did. William Elliott knows fully what he did and should rot in prison until the day he dies. Ryan Coombs
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Slap on the wrist won’t cut it in this case
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Misinformation is blinding gravel critics
Dear editor The CVRD made its decision on our gravel processing application based on speculation and misinformation. The directors chose to take on the role of dictators and deny our proposal without giving us any direction what so ever. The option to processing on site is to truck pit-run gravel to Evans Redi-mix on Koksilah Road. The overburden will be sorted and trucked back and all the marketable material will be trucked to Victoria. The route will pass Bench school, quantifying the truck traffic dramatically. That is the option the CVRD has choice for the Cowichan Valley. This proposal would ensure this land became sustainable cropland for future generations and just not another subdivision.
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This is what the Agricultural Land Commission could see. The opposition was actually minimal. Local signatures on the petitions equated to 1% of the local community. The rest were from far away places. Letter writers said we would be growing tainted crops and feeding it to our cows and then selling tainted milk. There is absolutely no logic in that one. Others said we were going to affect their chickens’ egg laying production due to the noise. These chickens live beside the Trans-Canada Highway. The Vineyard also cited dust and noise, while they are closer to the Trans-Canada Highway than to our land reclamation. Nothing is dirtier or noisier than the TransCanada Highway. After the completion of the proposal we will have 98% A-1 farmable land — that is what the ALC based its decision on, not the emotional letters. Directors were invited to actually come and see the topographical challenges of this property. The few that did cannot believe there
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would actually be any interference with the daily life of people in the immediate area. The processing would take place in a gully, 100 feet below Cowichan Bay Road, with buffering trees and vegetation as a sight and noise barrier. Trucking would be potentially a right-in, right-out situation with all saleable materials heading to the highway to Victoria. Every man, woman and child uses six tonnes of gravel a year in British Columbia. What do people think their roads are made of? What is the foundation of your house made of? Oliver and Shelley Balme Balme Ayr Farms, Cobble Hill
Dear editor It doesn’t matter what heritage William Elliott comes from. He already brutally murdered two beautiful women. Don’t let him out so they can slap him on the wrist again. How would everyone in this town feel if he was released? Don’t let him out at all, so he can just use the same excuse for his shameful, disgusting behaviors. He’s locked up now: one less murderer to worry about. We have all gone through things in our lives. Maybe mine wasn’t as bad as his, but that does not give him the right to do this to someone’s mom, daughter, sister, aunt or grandma. No one deserves what he’s done. Karla Joe
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Jennifer Scott set for two Cowichan performances
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A year later, Jennifer Scott is returning to delight local jazz fans. On Sunday, vocalist/pianist Scott returns to the Crofton Hotel Pub stage to reprise her popular Crofton Jazz Series performance from June 2013. The Vancouver-based artist brings her all-star
quartet here in the wake of sold-out appearances at jazz festivals across Canada and in several U.S. states. The performance is part of the Jazz at the Crofton Hotel series, which runs weekly on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. The pub is at 1534 Joan Ave. in Crofton. Admission is $10. For
information, phone 250-324-2245. The quartet will also perform at Sylvan United Church on Saturday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. as a fund-raiser for Sylvan’s Youth-and-Mentorsin-Music-and-the-Arts program. Suggested admission is $10. For information, call 250743-4301.
Personal Sacred Spaces revealed in spiritual art show At PORTALS: Cowichan Valley Arts Council focuses on indigenous art
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ringing visions into reality is the spiritual force fueling Aboriginal works in the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s Sacred Spaces show. The PORTALS gallery at Island Savings Centre offers dozens of multi-media works from large to little, bridging wood and beading to painting. The most imposing pieces are Greg Masur’s cedar masks, and a giant fish. His artistic modesty about imagining a piece, then creating it, was moving. “Honestly, it’s just something I’d like to see. I try not to copy others’ works; if it’s a challenge, I like to go down that route,” he said, lifting his imposing Thunderbird With Salmon mask. Evoking what the wood holds takes patience. “It’s a process of time; it’s just a process of frustration. Ultimately, it’s a block of wood you start with, and try to do something you haven’t seen before,” said the former cabinet maker, born in Whitehorse, and later influenced by the Coast Salish style. Cree-Metis painter Brenda Gail Pon said her ideas “sometimes come in a dream.” She tries to depict that dream in watercolour paint, often blown with a straw, making near-surreal figures and shapes — as from the dream. Her style appears in the gripping piece Dream Hunter, showing a man holding a spear amid animals reminiscent of France’s ancient Chauvet Cave drawings. “As a dream, an image doesn’t have to make sense,” Pon explained. Making sense of faces and other images emerging from painter Dan Deschamps’ subconscious is seen in his impressionistic masterpiece Elder. “I just paint,” said Deschamps, of Polynesian heritage. “I like faces, and how subtle changes in faces can make a whole new person.”
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Painter Dan Deschamps, his daughter Thalasa, 4, and and his piece work Elder, featured during the opening of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s current PORTALS exhibit Shared Spaces. Whole new shapes also surface in Suzan Kostiuck’s intricate mandala beadwork. “I realized Dene artists start in their culture and works outward,” she said, noting her mother taught her beading on moose hide last year. “My designs morph as I do do it; beadwork can be mind-blowing.” Beader and cedar weaver Stella Johnny also attempts to reflect mental images in her precise pieces. ‘’You see something and try to make it ex-
actly as you see it, and make it yours,” she said, citing inspiration from master weaver Bruce Miller. Johnny’s main inspiration perhaps came from Cowichan cultural teachings, and her late mother, traditional knitter, Mary Johnny. Her mom came to symbolize Johnny’s drive to create art, despite mostly meagre returns. “My mother knitted sweaters and made us clothing. It was really humbling; she received very little for her knitting.”
Other artists showing work in Shared Spaces are carver Herb Rice, and potter and weaver Patrick Leach. Your ticket What: Shared Spaces: Traditional & Contemporary Aboriginal Art When: Until June 28 Where: PORTALS Gallery, Island Savings Centre, James Street, Duncan. Call 250-7461633 for on-site demonstration details.
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hemainus has more than 40 murals, many of them memorable. But if you had to pick one as the town’s signature piece, it would have to be number 12, Native Heritage. Located on a wall above Heritage Square on Mill Street, it features chiefs Ce-who-latza and Clay-saluke flanked by other faces and historical images. It may be the town’s most photographed mural. Thirty-one years after Paul Ygartua created this iconic piece, he returns to Chemainus to give it a touch-up.
On Monday, Ygartua began his restoration of the 50- by 20-foot image. “Then, as now, it was done single-handedly with a brush — no graphs, no projections, no helpers,” Chemainus Festival of Murals Society media co-ordinator Peter Collum said in a release. Ygartua is an international artist and muralist with bases in Canada, France, Spain and England. “Creation and interpretation is Ygatua’s life. A qualified gold and silversmith with a degree in design Paul turned to painting immediately after graduating from the Liverpool School of Art in Great Britain,” the release reads. “His continuous study and
work on techniques and painting mediums is apparent throughout his vast body of work – from his Heritage Series to his Celestialism (which shows the extent of his imagination – giving an insight to his more intimate work illustrating the workings of the mind and soul) to his current abstract expressionism and abstract surrealism. “His Heritage Series images are instantly recognized by most Canadians and have been a part of Chemainus’ and British Columbia’s identity for decades. He is also the architect of some of the largest murals in North America and Europe. His paintings are in public and private collections worldwide.”
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Painted in 1983, Paul Ygartua’s Native Heritage mural is probably the most iconic of the 40-plus murals adorning Chemainus.
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Cowichan Men’s Circle: Where men come to be supported in all aspects of their lives without fear of blame or judgment. At the HUB in Cowichan Station, 7 p.m. $5 donation.
health programs. Families, community members and cyclists of all levels invited to ride 10km or 25km along the Cowichan Valley Trail. Both rides depart from, and return to, the Glenora Trail Heads Park for a free barbecue lunch and post-ride celebrations. Register online at ridedonthide.com, in person at the Cowichan branch of the CMHA, or at the Duncan Shoppers Drug Mart.
Cowichan Valley Camera Club: Meets 2nd Tuesday, 3rd and 4th Wednesday, 7 pm, September through June at Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Center.
A Musical Afternoon: with Nathan Bomans, violin, Shawnigan Lake School Chapel, 1975 Renfrew Road, 2 p.m. Admission by donation.
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) BC#1376: Meets every Wednesday, 7 pm, Sundance Room, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Cowichan Toastmasters #950: Are you looking for a social, enjoyable way to learn to speak in front of a group? Toastmasters offers public speaking and leadership training at a reasonable cost. The club meets Wednesday nights at the Duncan Travelodge. Call 250-743-9316 for more information, or visit the blog at http://cowichantoastmasters950.wordpress.com Parent-Child Mother Goose: Strengthen parent-child attachment, language development and social connections.Crofton Community School, Crofton, 9 to 10 a.m.
Thursday Parent-Child Mother Goose: Strengthen parent-child attachment, language development and social connections. Cowichan Library, Duncan, 10 to 11 a.m. Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Drop-in meditation classes with Modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Zopa, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Matrea Centre, 170 Craig Street, Duncan. Call 250-592-7164.
Friday Diva Night: Learn techniques for High Health Healing, Sands Reception Centre: 187 Trunk Rd., 5:30 to 6 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
Saturday Cow High 10 Year Reunion: Grads of 2004, we are having our 10 year reunion on June 21st, at the Oceanfront Suites in Cow Bay. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dancing, and photos. Tickets are $60, dates are wel-
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Soloist Kira Caroll sings You’ve Gotta Have Heart by Peggy Lee during Brentwood College School presentation of Concert for a Summer’s Eve at T. Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Arts on June 5. come. Purchase tickets through e-transfer at cowhigh2004@ gmail.com, or in person with available times/locations posted to our facebook event page. Solstice Celebration Concert with Eileen McGann: Music in a beautiful setting, 7:30 p.m., Malahat Park $20. Seats are limited so call to reserve your place soon with Jane and Hap: 250-743-1199
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Monday Reel Alternatives Presents Philomena: Film presentation at the Cowichan Theatre to raise funds for Cowichan Valley Hospice Services, 7 p.m. Tickets: adult $12, student $5 (rows A-C).
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Emerald Specks shining in the Showroom Lena Birtwistle has a new confidence these days — and to go with that, the Ladysmith singersongwriter has a new album and a new musical name. Birtwistle is releasing her first album as Emerald Specks, called No Sound, this week. The album features two original songs by Birtwistle, two songs written by her partner in the Adamantines, Sid Johnson and three covers: Washing of the Water by Peter Gabriel, Do You Realize by The Flaming Lips and House Where Nobody Lives by Tom Waits. “I thought ‘seeing as these are the strongest songs I have, I’ll do an album of this’ because I just knew it was time to record; I was ready to do it,” said Birtwistle. “But that’s all I had. I didn’t really know what I wanted going into the project; I just knew it was time to start recording, and I really felt like it was like a bunch of pieces of other people all lumped together.” She performs June 27 at the new Duncan Showroom.
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Farm Dance Under the Stars: Help raise funds for Providence Farm, 7 p.m. Live music, beverage garden. Advance tickets only--$20. Go to www. providence.bc.ca for info. Comedy with Brian Majore / Tyler Hughes: First Nations comedians celebrating Aboriginal Day, two shows, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station Street, $12 advance, $15 door.
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Motorcycle Show & Shine: In support of Help Fill a Dream Foundation. Live music, freak bike exhibit and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valleyview Country Grocer parking lot.
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y the way, did you hear: • Taryn Neligan from the Celtic Rhythm Highland Dancers will represent B.C. at the Canadian Highland Dance Championships in Montreal this July, after finishing as second runner-up at the B.C. Provincial Championships in May. Judy Hogg’s team had four dancers who competed in the provincials; Anne Cherneff, Kylie Kinrade, Kennedy Plumb and Neligan. • Congratulations to the major award-winners this year at Chemainus Secondary School: The Cedric Lonsdale Award (Most Improved Student): Samantha Williams; The S.A. Bricker Trophy (Outstanding Effort) Victoria Morgan, Paige Whitelaw; The Staff Award (Service to the School) Arjan Manhas, Emily Adams; William Frier School Award (Outstanding School Spirit) and the Principal’s Award Brooke Dillabaugh; and the Phillips-Lloyd Trophy (Citizenship Award) Hannah Holmes. • After a three-year run where membership grew 44%, George Gates has stepped down as Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce president. Julie Scurr (QMS), formerly first vice-president, assumes his old role, Miles Craig Anderson(Outlooks) steps into Scurr’s old position, and the board welcomes Moira Hauk (Coastal Community Credit Union) as a
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Valley people Name: Karen Husted Occupation: mental health and addicitons worker, face painter Age: 53 Hometown: Duncan If you get a chance go see: XMen because everyone needs to believe in super heroes Right now I am reading: Quirgles, face painting creatures I’m listening to: local folk and bluegrass At least once everyone should: check out the Islands Folk Festival Most people don’t know I: that as well as fine art, I am a face painter Proudest or happiest moment: the day my babies were born healthy and hale Biggest fear: public singing If I was appointed king of the valley I would: I would get rid of all the nasty parking officers Before I die: I want to travel the Grand Canyon and go whitewater rafting Words I live by: peace and love and get painted Peter W. Rusland
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