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Man arrested after jumping from stolen Mustang during police chaseMan arrested after jumping from stolen Mustang during police chaseKrista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

A police pursuit that saw a man jump from a stolen Mustang as its driver sped off was called off Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns, RCMP say.

The vehicle was later located abandoned on the Kingburn Forest Service Road in the Shawnigan Lake area.

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP learned about the stolen car at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, when a report of an erratic driver speeding northbound on the Trans-Canada Highway past Shawnigan Lake

was called in.A witness, police say, reported the vehicle —

a silver Ford Mustang with B.C. plates — hit-ting the centre concrete meridian near Cobble Hill. The driver almost lost control before driving on.

Police picked up the chase near Trunk Road and initiated a traf c stop with help from the Integrated Road Safety Unit.

However, police say the driver managed to avoid Mounties by speeding through various side-streets.

“The vehicle was observed to be travelling at a high rate of speed, making unsafe lane changes and driving in a reckless manner,” Cpl. Greg Pask

said in an email to media.“Due to the unsafe manner in which the vehicle

was being driven and the associated risk to the general public at that time of day, the pursuit was called off.”

But just as police were being told to stand down, a man was seen jumping from the rear-passenger door as the Mustang continued to speed southbound on Lakes Road, from Calais Road.

“This male passenger was arrested for posses-sion of stolen property and is currently being investigated for his role in the stolen vehicle,” Pask said. “A search of this passenger resulted in an empty crack pipe being located.”

RCMP Police Dog Services attempted to locate the driver from where the Mustang was found abandoned, but the track ended at Doran Road.

“Follow-up investigation has identi ed two individuals believed to be responsible for this incident,” Pask said. “Both individuals are known to the North Cowichan/Duncan and Westshore RCMP.”

The vehicle, meanwhile, was seized and is awaiting investigation by forensic identi cation investigators.

Anyone with information about this incident, or the identity of the driver, is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment at 250-748-5522.

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Krista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

Anyone expecting grand gestures and a strong showing of support for Cowichan’s red school board at Mike McKay’s rst meeting were disappointed Tuesday.

Instead, Cowichan’s appointed trustee hosted a relatively quiet 42-minute meeting that included a speech, rst and second reading of the district’s balanced budget, and an overview of the district’s achievements.

There were just three questions asked during question period, and only two former trust-ees present: former board chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite, and former vice-chair Hannah Seymour, who watched the meeting quietly from just outside the boardroom doors.

“It is good to be back in the Warm Land,” Mc-Kay told the gallery packed mostly with teachers, principals and vice-principals.

McKay served as principal at Cowichan Sec-ondary School from 1992 to 1994, and is now superintendent of the Surrey School District, as well as Cowichan’s of cial trustee appointed by the province after the elected board was red for ling a de cit budget.

“As I introduce myself to you what I’m hoping that you hear and what I’m hoping to be able to demonstrate is, rst of all, I get the fact that this is complex work — no question,” he said.

“We have more demands than we have re-sources.”

McKay, as well as senior staff, highlighted the district’s two main focuses moving forward: literacy and transitions.

“When kids start to fall away, we need to nd them and catch them,” McKay said.

Adoption of the district’s budget is expected to happen at another meeting Monday, then McKay

is scheduled to hold board meetings once a month for the rest of the year.

He noted that he’d be hosting meetings in Co-wichan, but video-conferencing may be utilized in special circumstances as McKay resides on the mainland.

In answer to a question from Cowichan District Parent Advisory Council chairwoman Caroline Kirman, McKay said he’ll be examining “ap-propriate ways” to continue School District 79’s committee work.

McKay’s next meeting happens Monday at 4:30 p.m. in the SD79 boardroom.

Appointed Appointed school trustee school trustee hosts uneventful hosts uneventful rst meeting rst meeting

Krista SiefkenAppointed trustee Mike McKay’s rst school board meeting lasted 42 relaxed minutes, contrasting to the often long and tense meetings recently hosted by the now- red elected board of education.

Anticlimactic:Anticlimactic: Months of building Months of building political tension noticeably absent at political tension noticeably absent at Mike McKay’s fi rst sessionMike McKay’s fi rst session

Sewer upgrade Sewer upgrade door-knockers door-knockers a Saltair successa Saltair successKrista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

Saltair residents have approved a $4.5-million upgrade to their water system, and area director Mel Dorey credits a community-driven petition process for the support.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District used a petition process to solicit community feedback on the upgrades, meaning 50 per cent of Saltair property owners — representing 50 per cent of the area’s land value — had to support the plan when volunteer canvassers came knocking on their doors.

And that means they had to sell a tax increase — of about $358/year per tax parcel for 15 years — to more than 400 Saltair property owners.

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Last Summer of Lee-Anne helps local Last Summer of Lee-Anne helps local woman deal with Huntington’s diseasewoman deal with Huntington’s diseaseMaeve MaguireNews Leader Pictorial

Lee-Anne Peters’ prayers were answered, though in this case, that’s not a good thing.

When Peters was 10 years old she prayed to God if any of her siblings should have Hunting-ton’s disease — as her mother did — let it be her.

Peters’ mother died from the debili-tating disease when Lee-Anne was 16; two years later Lee-Anne learned she too had the disease. Her siblings did not.

Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that degenerates nerve cells in the brain. For most people with this disease, deterioration takes 15 to 20 years; in Peters’s case, it is happening much more quickly.

Her friend Erin Kapela explains.“It’s total neurological rot. Chunks

of her brain shut down and stop send-ing signals. Every single system in the body is affected.”

At this point, Peters is losing control of her limbs, which causes them to jerk involuntarily, and her emotional responses are like that of a seven-year-old. But she is determined to take control of her short life.

“Lee-Anne watched her mother go into a nursing home before she was 30, so she knew if she had the disease it would be early onset. When Lee-Anne turned 18, the doctors told her she was too young for genetic testing.”

Peters insisted on having the tests, which showed she had the disease. That was eight years ago and she already requires full-time support.

“It’s not taking the 20 years to de-teriorate, it’s taking ve,” said Kapela.

Peters is unique in her awareness of her condition.

“She’s always known she could handle it. I watched her move into acceptance, giving up hope of a long-term relationship or having a family. She did that when she was 22. It was heartbreaking watching her realize that. Instead, she’s systematically — ingeniously — built a group of friends who would watch out for her,” said Kapela.

Her friends are doing more than watching out for her, they are her full-time care-givers in this nal stage of awareness. Peters lives with Jai Mills and his girlfriend Corelli Mattice.

“When Jai met Lee-Anne seven years ago, he had a feeling our com-

munity of friends would take of her, and he intuitively knew he had a role in her care. He accepted that years ago,” said Kapela.

Mills and Mattice are in university, helping to support Peters nancially with their student loans and part-time work.

“I looked at the situation and thought, ‘Oh good Lord, we need to take the pressure off.’ Jai and the others were already doing so much,” Kapela said.

She started an online fundraising campaign at gofundme.com, called “The Last Summer of Lee-Anne” with the hope of raising $3,333, “to make sure everyone is fed.” Anything over and above will be spending money for Peters. Within a few days they were close reaching their target.

“It’s giving them a huge sigh of relief. It’s allowing Lee-Anne to dream.”

One of Peters’ dreams came true in the form of a donation from a local

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Kapela credits Peters for helping others remain positive while she lives with a terminal illness.

“I think Lee-Anne helps everybody stay in gratitude. She is courageous. She is amazing.”

To make a donation to The Last Summer of Lee-Anne, and to see a video of Peters talking about her sit-uation, visit the website gofundme.com/summerofLeeAnne.

Lee-Anne Peters was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease at age 18, two years after her mother died from the same condition.


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Embracing Life efforts continue at Tribes Embracing Life efforts continue at Tribes in the wake of community suicide crisisin the wake of community suicide crisisKrista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

Cowichan Tribes contin-ues to address the alarm-ing spate of suicides and suicide-attempts on reserve.

In May, the First Nations band declared a state of emergency in an attempt to secure more resources to tackle the disturbing trend.

At the end of June, the band re-leased an update outlining a variety of meetings and training sessions spent on the issue.

A suicide awareness and prevention workshop was held on June 14, 15, 18 and 19, and then on June 22 Dun-can resident Shawna Green organized the Compassion 4 Tribes Walk.

“Also in June, Cowichan Tribes hosted many meetings with govern-ment, agencies, and businesses to develop partnerships and working relationships to not only address the state of emergency but to plan long-term in how we move forward together in a productive and healthy way,” a Tribes update states.

In an email to the News Leader Pictorial last month, Health Canada’s Olivia Caron explained the federal department has invited Co-wichan to apply for up to $275,000 in additional funding from existing programs to respond to the band’s immediate mental health needs.

“Health Canada is providing sup-port to the process by committing to a timely review and response to the two requested proposals,” she said.

As it stands now, Caron said Health Canada is providing Cow-ichan Tribes with $3.7 million for health services in the current scal year. That gure includes $328,744 for mental-health and suicide-pre-vention programming.

“Since 2008, Health Canada has provided almost $19 million in fund-ing for health services to Cowichan through contribution agreements,”

she added. “Of that amount, $702,000 was from the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy.”

Cowichan also hosted a commu-nity meeting for Tribes members after press time yesterday as part of its Embracing Life at Cowichan Tribes initiative.

“Cowichan Tribes has developed a joint working plan with government partners and has already success-fully received support for staff training and community awareness workshops,” Embracing Life project

manager Stephanie Charlie said in a release issued prior to the event.

“Thursday’s meeting will be an opportunity for community to come together and listen to some positive messages so we can move away from talking about the pain and start talking about the healing and our collective vision for a healthier future.

“In addition, we are pleased to have Adam Beach as a guest speak-er. Adam is an acclaimed Aboriginal actor and an honourary Cowichan member.”

Peter W. Rusland/ leAdam Beach — shown here celebrating his birthday in Cowichan in November of 2010 — was expected to return last night for a more serious event.


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Bill for legal opinion on Cowichan school board ring just under $4,000Bill for legal opinion on Cowichan school board ring just under $4,000

The legal opinion that could lead to Cowichan’s red school trustees ghting the provincial government in court cost School District 79 $3,838.52.

The opinion was obtained from Vancou-ver’s Caroline & Gislason Lawyers at the behest of the former board’s ve-trustee

majority, and suggests trustees could be reinstated to their posts if they challenge their removal in court.

Attorney Joanna Gislason said a judge would have to weigh two seemingly con icting School Act requirements: that boards submit balanced budgets, and also provide “equal access for all students to

quality learning opportunities and success.”“What surprised me most,” said former

board chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite in an interview last month, “was that a lot of what the lawyer wound up saying was very similar to what we’ve maintained from the beginning around the contradic-tory nature of the School Act, and the more

complex character of our obligations.”The 11-page legal opinion noted it’s not

possible to predict what a court would nd in this case, while a June press release

from School District 79 states “individual trustees will now proceed to follow up this opinion with action.”

— Krista SiefkenHaythornthwaite:very similar


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In the end, it In the end, it was much ado was much ado about nothingabout nothingSchool board:School board: political stand merely hot air political stand merely hot air

We can’t help but feel it is just the calm before the storm, a brief respite before the vested interests launch their next assault.

But Tuesday’s was certainly the calmest, most businesslike board of education meeting we have

witnessed in quite some time. And we have to admit, we liked it.Appointed trustee Mike McKay walks in and essentially says

“this is what we have, this is what we have to do, this is how we are going to do it.” Isn’t that what most of us want from our leaders?

McKay plans to consult the public and be available to provide answers to what-ever questions come up. Even if he fails to deliver, will that be any worse than the elected trustees who preceded him?

Former chairwomen Candace Spils-bury and Wilma Rowbottom were noto-riously slow to return phone calls. Eden Haythornthwaite’s accessibility vanished when she switched from criticizer to

criticizee. And then there’s Gary Gunderson, who openly refused to speak to the media and some voters entirely.

By ring the board, the district will save $93,000 in remunera-tion for trustees, as well as $17,600 for trustee travel. (Which, after subtracting McKay’s remuneration and travel expenses of $55,000, means the district can add another $55,600 back into classrooms — you know, “for the kids.”)

As it stands we’re not aware of any school trustee duties that can-not be safely handed to school district staff. In most instances, staff is likely more quali ed.

Few outside employees and political junkies seem to care much about our board of education’s heroic last stand. It simply failed to gain traction with the average Cowichanian. That’s probably be-cause they are the only ones who have a signi cant stake in those limited areas under trustee control.

And it begs the question: do we really need a school board at all?

The case forThe case forWarm, accessible, intimate, familial.Those are just a few words that cut

to the heart of why we love Cowichan’s annual Islands Folk Festival just the way it is.

Good people, good music, good times in a truly pastoral setting — that’s why the folkfest is so well-established.

And that’s why organizers should leave well-enough alone.

Seeing both sides of: keeping Islands folk fest smallThe case againstThe case againstIf there is a valley event that needs

an injection of something lively and new, it’s this one.

What’s with the steady stream of acts that nobody’s heard of except last year’s folkfest crowd?

With a little more fl ash and dash it can grow to be a truly island event.

Come on, it’s old and tired. Give us something the whole community can sink its teeth into.

The annual Islands Folk Festival is a family affair.

We say:We say:Do we re-ally needs a school board at all?

Paul FletcherNews Leader Pictorial

Within my circle, I am recog-nized as a person who cares deeply about social and environmental issues.

My detractors call me an environmentalist or even a contrarian. Federal cabinet ministers label groups I support as money launderers. The media, the government and those who don’t know me call me a radi-cal, an enemy of Canada and — my favourite — a member of the Tin Hat Brigade.

It is tough being an environmentalist these days, or tougher still, being a concerned Cana-dian. We face a multitude of issues brought on by political shifts in power and thinking.

Everything is changing. The retirement age is changing, laws are toughening, armaments are increasing, environmental research and monitoring budgets are being slashed and emergency services are being cut.

I don’t know about the average Canadian, but

I often feel overwhelmed.While we read on the surface about each of

these issues, it is rare that we are close enough to the issue to feel personally affected to the point of taking action. Most of us are not angry enough that we can peel back the layers and see the real effect.

The majority of us can be outraged or miffed about these developments, but in our typical Canadian way, we look the other way hoping the issue will resolve itself or that others will do the dirty work for us.

Few see the pain and suffering of unexpected job loss, the impact of personnel reduction, and the loss of services that cannot be replaced.

Very few see the long-term impact to the environment, species or biodiversity. The im-mediate is obviously more important to most of us.

Some people, on the other hand, stand up and get noticed regarding the issues.

Facebook and Twitter are rife with advo-cates for this or that cause, many of which revolve around the actions — nationally and

internationally — of our present governments. Unfortunately, most comments are read and spread by those already in the know and often do not result in direct action.

On the other hand, Facebook is also crowded with people spreading news that has no relevance, as if they are in a world where issues do not exist.

In a way, the governments in power have taken on a very strategic direction by hitting us with many issues at the same time. It is hard for special-interest groups to attract people to their cause since most are busy with their own.

It is a brilliant divide-and-conquer ploy that allows government to move their agendas forward as the opposition reels.

Not only are governments hitting us from every direction, so are corporations and corporate-funded special interest groups.

We face advertising from huge corporations able to throw millions into a campaign or fund special-interest groups to pipe their message through handpicked mouthpieces, most of

whom do not have an academic background qualifying them to speak.

Yet, when environmentalists strive to pro-mote their cause, reaching the mass audience is either unaffordable, or corporate control does not allow the message to be publicized. Case in point is Jimmy Pattison’s refusal to allow Greenpeace to buy billboard space celebrating a Solar Spill instead of an oil spill.

We have reached a point of no return. It is time to stand up and be counted, to join your fellow Canadians to say a uni ed no to those changes that affect you deeply.

It is time to stand up for something beyond your backyard.

You are not alone.Paul Fletcher is former Duncan city councillor who writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial.

You won’t change the world sitting on your handsYou won’t change the world sitting on your handsCCOWICHAN LEADERSOWICHAN LEADERS


Fired board gained nothingDear editor

Would those who support the illegal action of Cowichan’s red school board please tell me what has been gained from it? How exactly is this helping students and their education in the Cowichan Valley? In the unlikely event that this board is reinstated will it receive the budget it had 10 years ago? Who paid for the legal opinion? Who will pay if they proceed to court? Are they hoping for an “Arab Spring” in the streets of Duncan? Their support is coming mainly from district employees, the BCTF and random people on the street with children, who are asked if education should receive more funding.

The silence from Adrian Dix is deafening, the NDP education critic does not endorse them breaking the law. One would think other B.C. trustees would have an intimate awareness of the challenges facing this board. The upshot of their lack of support was a withdrawal from the trustees’ association. Former local chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite and company took their ball and went home because the others didn’t want to play. So they have achieved what they set out to do. They were duly elected to admin-ister the budget that our legislative assembly had been duly elected to draft. Next time the ve should run to become the lawmakers — they can run on a platform that declares that the Cowichan school district should receive whatever money the ve decides it needs. Sally Davies, Shawnigan LakeComments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Promise-keepers worthy of ridi-cule?Dear editor

The ve Cowichan school trustees respon-sible for submitting a ‘restoration budget’ that exceeds government guidelines by $3.7 million would be wise to shift their focus away from principles and campaign promises and give serious consideration to the past comments of local letter writers Joe Sawchuck, Morag Gilchrist and Sally Davies.

As these writers have so cogently pointed out, the provincial government is responsible for establishing realistic priorities and ensuring tax dollars used to nance them are always spent prudently, cautiously and in the best interests of the taxpaying public.

These considerations seem to have been lost on the ve trustees who, in carrying out their

responsibilities to meet the basic educational needs of Cowichan Valley students, seem to have forgotten that $3.7 million is a very large sum. In fact, it represents more than 0.6 % of the total cost to replace the much-needed $650 million roof on Vancouver`s B.C. Place Sta-dium and a whopping 62% of the $6-million legal tab the government picked up for two convicted felons.

Political promises uttered during a political campaign are all well and good, but in reality, at least for the past 11 years in this province, they are not really meant to be kept. Indeed, it would appear that those who attempt to keep them are considered by the likes of Sawchuck, Gilchrist and Davies to be nothing more than foolish, old-school thinkers deserving of ridi-cule and disdain.William WiebeShawnigan Lake

Heat needed on ECO Depot coverageDear editor

I am truly astounded by the reporting (or lack thereof) on ECO Depot report by the two local papers and the Victoria Times-Colonist. You give a complete pass to the “whitewash” report of CVRD staff. The truth of what happened is plain to anyone paying attention. Former CVRD Chairperson Gerry Giles used con-frontational and bullying tactics to try to ram through her pet project and was stymied by the voters. She is still unrepentant.Ken Danger eldDuncan

Library will shine at WaterwheelDear editor

People have to look at the total Chemainus revitalization plan as proposed and they will

realize the library in the Waterwheel parking lot is the best location. Maybe back on the south side of the park opposite the museum with a view of the harbour would be the best of all worlds. We will make it happen and a few years down the road everyone will be amazed and proud of the new downtown revitalized Chemainus.Tom Andrews, ChemainusComments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Vital contribution appreciatedDear editor

I would like to add my delight and surprise to see the front page covering the men from Vital in the June 13 edition.

I looked, and there was my brother John Anderson standing in the background waiting patiently to do his part. When John rst ar-rived at Vital, Steve (in the foreground of the picture), took John’s arm under his as John is blind, and has been looking out for him ever since. It brought tears to my eyes to see the excellent coverage of some of what is done at Vital for those who need extra help — and here they are helping others! I have appreci-ated and learned a lot from the residents and staff. My kudos also go out to the workers who make an active and interesting life to those they are helping, as well as giving a great deal of respect to each one.

It is truly humbling.Margaret NickersonCowichan

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North Cowichan Councillor Jenni-fer Woike unveils a poppy street Sign on Thursday, June 28 at the Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 53Branch 53, the City of Duncan and North Cow-ichan initiated a program to place the Legion Poppy on every street sign in their jurisdiction that is named after a Canadian military battle. There will be 55 signs in North Cowichan and ve in Duncan.

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New library key to future revitalization of ChemainusIn my opinion: Parking lot right spot

It was good to see the News Leader Pictorial editorial commenting on the proposal to build a new library as the centerpiece of the Chemainus Downtown Revitalization Plan.

Nevertheless, I have to disagree with both your premise and conclusions.

The library is only one component of a compre-hensive plan for renewal of the town, including the approaches along Chemainus Road and improved access to the waterfront.

But the choice of the library as the core of a newly de ned town centre is a brilliant one and its placement in the oth-erwise underused municipal property, currently part of the parking lot, is the key to its transformative potential.

There has been much misinformation surrounding the plan, notably the assertion that tour bus parking will be moved to another location. In fact the plan speci es that the bus parking will remain exactly where it has always been, right in the marked spaces in the centre of the parking lot. There is no proposal to change that. The focus on parking by critics is strange indeed since for most of the year the parking lot at Waterwheel Park is a grey empty hole in the middle of town.

The library will take up less than a quarter of the space in any case and its landscaping, walkways and sitting areas will only enhance the area and make it more useable every day of the year. The few days a year when the town centre is crowded are often the very days when the parking lot is closed to traf c, and for good reason.

Most surprising is the opposition coming from the Museum Society. It is they who will be among the greatest bene ciaries of the new plan. The library will bring more local people to the town centre where the museum is located.

Supporters of the museum must be aware that there are still many people in Chemainus and the surrounding area who do not even know there is a museum, let alone where it is located or what its hours of operation might be.

In one of the great ironies of the current situation in downtown Chemainus, the building of a new 49th Parallel grocery store and other retail services at the corner of Chemainus Road and Oak Street, with its 229 new parking places, will in fact relieve much of the parking pressure in the town centre.

The new development will have no impact on tourism, but will serve local shoppers as well as those from the surrounding area for which Chemai-nus is a service centre, extending from Saltair to Crofton.

The fact that a small but vociferous minority of self-interested business owners is so afraid of change that they would turn their backs on the greatest opportunity for renewal since the murals were intro-duced, should not discourage municipal councillors from maintaining their support for the plan.

To do so in the face of apparent popular dissent may seem dif cult for elected of cials, but there is precedent for doing so. It’s called leadership.Tom Masters is a Chemainus resident who ran for North Cowichan council last fall.

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1978: res1978: resWater bombers and ground crews

spent several days trying to control then extinguish stubborn spot fi res covering approximately 90 acres of a slashed area on the hillside west of Deerholme.DDATELINE: COWICHANATELINE: COWICHAN

19781978: environment: environmentThe Cowichan estuary task force

headed by chairman Bryan Gates was compiling a report for the provincial ministry of environment. Included was an economic evalu-ation, results of a fi sheries impact study and history of area land use.

1978: community1978: communityAlthough proposed names for

the new complex on James Street included Discovery, Centennial and Captain Cook Bi-Centennial, centre manager Cesare Gianna said he was happy with plain old Cowichan Community Centre.by Ann Andersenby Ann Andersen

Pictures of the PastPictures of the PastDuncan has a long history of vocal talent, including the Choristers, celebrated here in this splash for the 1937-38 Duncan season.—We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to

[email protected]. Or drop by during regular offi ce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www.cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Cowichan schools Cowichan schools in book controversyin book controversyDateline 1978: Dateline 1978: Dad wants book pulled from libraryDad wants book pulled from libraryAnn AndersenNews Leader Pictorial

Not exactly Fahrenheit 451 but a bold enough move by a local man kept school trustees on their toes during the hot sticky summer of 1978.

When resident and values school proponent Graham Harper complained that having some books

available in schools was a major cause of current teenage prob-lems, all eyes delved into the pages of Go Ask Alice. The book has been described as an empathetic description of a teenager’s descent into a life of drugs and is still in print today.

Quickly, the district’s curriculum advisory committee reviewed the book and recommended to the school board that it be retained as a library selection in the district’s secondary schools. The board unanimously agreed.

“We recognize Mr. Harper’s right as an individual parent to request that his child not have access to the book. However, the committee also recognizes that no parent or group of parents has the right to determine reading, viewing or listening matter for stu-dents other than their own children,” said CAC chairperson trustee Joan Gillatt.

Later that year, Graham Harper was among the so-called Group of Five that ran as a slate in an exciting school board election. Not one was elected.


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A motorsports spectacu-lar is taking place in downtown Duncan this weekend as part of the Duncan-Cow-

ichan Summer Festival.Motorcycle stunt rider Insane

Kane Friesen will be doing demonstrations planned for 1:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday on Duncan Street and Queens Road.

Friesen is more of a trick rider, according to local motorcycle racing legend Don Hatton, who was instrumental in bringing him to Duncan after seeing him in Las Vegas.

“I met him at an event quite a few years ago,’’ said Hatton. “I’ve been trying to get him here for two years.

“Sharon Jackson played a huge part in bringing him here,’’ he added. “She’s been really amazing

with this weekend.’’Hatton likes the tourist potential

events of this sort bring.“There’s an opportunity to bring

a lot of people to the Cowichan Valley,’’ he said. “That’s what this is really all about.’’

The scene switches to a big supermoto event Sunday, orga-nized by the Victoria Supermoto Association.

The group has been racing at

Western Speedway since 2001 and is bringing its unique event to downtown Duncan. A racing loop will cover parts of Canada Avenue, Ingram Street, James Street and Duncan Street.

“We’re going to be racing supermoto bikes there,’’ said association president Calvin van Elsakker.

“They do it all over the world and it brings in ridiculous amounts

of money.’’Hatton started the ball rolling

by getting Duncan city council on board and the association took it from there with six months of preparations.

“Everybody’s putting so much work into putting this thing together,’’ said van Elsakker.

“It’s going to be a show that can’t be missed.’’

The track is about a kilometre all the way around but van Elsakker hopes to stretch it out to about 1.5 kilometres.

“Supermoto’s not about high speed,’’ he said. “It’s about getting out cranking out a speed, getting around a corner and so on.’’

There will be intermediate, novice, expert, expert unlimited and women’s racing classes.

“Canada Avenue will be the best place to sit if you want to watch the whole thing,’’ said van Elsakker.

Racing starts around 11:30 a.m.

Motorcycle stunt rider Insane Kane Friesen is in Duncan this weekend.


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Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

The second wave of Cowichan’s cutting-edge digital creativity crested during Tuesday night’s debut of the 2012 Digital Arts Expo at PORTALS gallery.

Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s newest exhibit of two-dozen digital works exemplifying cyber-art was smartly backed by presentations from various artists about how to market work, and more.

It’s all part of the arts council’s proactive mandate of pairing patrons with local artists of all media.

Some standout pieces at PORTALS colour-ful show, running until Aug. 3, include Carmen Waterman’s 3-D rendering The Universe; Bev-erly Koski’s digital painting Andromeda City On Planet X; Neil Fatin’s photo manipulation and digital collage Desert Traf c; and Glenn

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Noted sculptor Spicer simply saw digital art as another, albeit virtual, canvas for methods bridging digital renderings, fractals and algo-rithmic art, digital painting and vector art, plus photomanipulation and digital collage.

“Paints use a brush with small bits of colour; digital artists use pixels and a pen or their nger as a brush to apply pixels.”

Chemainus stone-carver Daniel Cline viewed

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made digital art since about 1995, using her camera and a computer.

“My camera’s my canvas,” she told the News Leader Pictorial.

“Then I take (the shot) to my computer and play with it in Photoshop and Gimp (program) — there’s so much more to do with it.”

Other digital-art displayers include Jeffrey Birkin, Julie Nygaard, Joseph Oliver, Nancy Oliver, Jeremy Sagar, Jane Waterman, and Isolde Verbrugge.

Once work is made, Koski had ideas about virtually marketing it on the internet.

“Websites are for solicitation; if they like your work, they’ll respond.”

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Peter W. Rusland Lost Warrior by Neil Fatin is among two-dozen works in the arts council’s current Digital Arts Expo at PORTALS.

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Ecology and environment is the green theme of next weekend’s Islands Folk Festival.

IFF, in its 28th year at Provi-dence Farm, is toasting its green

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“With site recycling, becoming a zero-waste event is one of our goals and we were one of the rst festivals to do so.

“We’re putting our money where our theme is.”

Ecology is the theme of this year’s Islands Songwriting Contest, being judged Friday.

Eco-kids’ workshops on the environment are also being hosted by The Kerplunks, a Rakish Angles member and Linda Rodgers.

“The whole energy is toward music help-ing sustainability,” McCourty said of IFF 28 backed by 400-odd volunteers.

Bass veteran Steve McKinnon has played IFF since 1991, and supports the event’s environmental initiatives that have gained strength since then.

“Our festival is a great testament to what the original people (IFF founders) have left,” he said, ready for performing-MC duty again this year on the Islands stage — among six venues — under renovations with a $15,000 B.C. gaming grant.

McKinnon cited light-and-sound quality as key to the festival. “That’s what made people come to our festival in the 1990s.”

One returning IFF fan on this year’s roster of 50-some acts is iconic coastal troubadour Valdy, who recently earned the Order of Canada.

“The Islands Folk Festival is delightful,” Sir Valdy said of the Friday-to-Sunday arts bash perennially capped at 3,000 tickets.

“There are few festivals left of such a (manageable) human scale. They grow exponentially to take up all available space, and that hasn’t happened at the IFF — I don’t feel crowded when I’m there.”

Neither does McKinnon.“You can’t get too big by virtue of the

(Providence) space.”But the site’s more than ample to hold a

ring of vendors, food sellers, a popular Kid-sZone, beverage garden and more under the wink of Mount Tzouhalem.

“Ours is a more intimate setting, a bit more family friendly, with a very good vibe of community and music — and that makes us very special,” McCourty said.

Special enough some folks test Cow-ichan’s fest and get hooked.

“I’m still amazed after 28 years some people don’t even know we have a folk festival here. Where have they been?” Mc-Courty asked.

“About 75% of our attendees are return-ees. I’m trying to appeal to that other 25% — allow yourself to have some fun for a weekend, and you’ll have memories for a lifetime.”

Memories of scarce parking are becoming history as many folks ride festival shuttles to hear global acts McCourty starts booking a year or more in advance.

“We’re comparable to larger festivals — it’s a world-class line up.”

He applauded Irish musician of the year, Niamh Ni Charra; British and European festival favourite Shooglenifty; Turkish-delight HuDost; Canadian songsmith John Brooks; songbird Mary Gauthier; world-music masters Minor Empire; dynamic folk duo Stephen Fearing and Andy White; Celtic crusaders Rant Maggie Rant; Austin’s rockabilly Atomic Duo; and the U.K.’s 100 Mile House who mark IFF 28’s musical menu with festival-founders Deb Maike, and Mike Ballantyne with the Hokum Steamers.

They’re all part of what IFF faithful see as the best little fest in the west.

“We’re not getting bigger, we’re getting better,” McCourty said.

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Andrew Leong/ leMaggie Rich, of the Vancouver Island University tech crew, records the live performance of the Jayme Stone Band with her iPad and simultaneously streams it onto the big screen during last year’s Islands Folk Festival.

Islands Folk Festival: Islands Folk Festival: Green theme, familiar intimacy and all kinds of Green theme, familiar intimacy and all kinds of music keep the event going strongmusic keep the event going strong

OngoingOngoingTricia Cadorette: has her art on

display at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre in watercolours, acrylics and mixed media and most recently oils, until July 29. For more, call 250-746-4955 or email [email protected] BIG EVENTHE BIG EVENT

TuesdayTuesdayBOPOMA: an uplifting treat of energetic rhythms

and melodies from Zimbabwe and South Africa. Guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your body moving to the beat, 7 p.m. Waterwheel Park bandshell, Chemainus. Admission by donation as part of the Chemainus Music in the Park series.

Musical recyclingMusical recycling


FridayFridayChildren’s Parade: sponsored

by the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department as part of the Duncan-Cowichan Summer

Festival. Go to cowichanfestival.com for more information.

SaturdaySaturdayCowichan Valley Hospice

Society Golf Tournament: includes burger and beer lunch, 18 holes of golf (Texas Scramble) with power cart, BBQ dinner, silent auction, live auction and great prizes, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Cowichan Golf & Country

Club, Trans-Canada Highway Duncan. Tickets $155, with pro-ceeds going to Cowichan Valley Hospice. Call 250-701-4242.

Duncan Centennial Motorcycle Poker Run: motorcycles are

scheduled to lead the summer festival Parade though streets of Duncan before taking off on the ride, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting from Duncan Street and Queens, 462 Duncan St. Duncan. Cost $25. Preregistra-tion required.

Glenora Trails Walk: The Juan deFuca Pathfi nders hosts a fi ve- or 10-km walk (rated 2B) starting at the Glenora Trails Head Park, Robertson Road, Cowichan Val-ley. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Call at 250-642-4515. Cost $2.

Chemainus Bluegrass Festival: An array of bluegrass bands from Vancouver Island and from Washington State, Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Chemainus Wa-ter Wheel Park, with more Sun-day. Tickets by $10 donation, $5 per child. Call 250-324-5058.

Duncan Daze Grand Parade: part of the Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival. Go to

cowichanfestival.com for more information.

Jupiter Jill: country-rock from Nanaimo, 8:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan, St., Duncan. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

SundaySundayCelebrating 100 Years at Bam-

berton: guided bus and walking tours of the museum and the site, our book launch, and a specially produced documen-tary movie, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bamberton. Cost $10 for the bus. The museum, movie and everything else is free. Call 250-743-9196.

Elder’s Day: part of the Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival. Go to cowichanfestival.com for more information.

Rusty Water and the Broken Troubadors: acoustic indie-folk, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan, St., Duncan. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Monday Monday Headliners: rock school

recitals, two young bands with members that met just 12 weeks ago, 6 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan, St., Duncan. Call 250-748-7246.

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BRIANT Patrick January 31/1932 to July 7/2012

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Pat. He had been fi ghting a battle with Cancer since Sept 2004. He had a relapse for a while but it fi nally reared its ugly head again.Pat was predeceased by his parents & 7 brothers. He is survived by many nephews & nieces in England & Australia. He was happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Connie, for almost 60 years. They have known each other since the age of 14 & Connie attended Pat’s 16th Birthday party. They became engaged before he went into the RAF for 2 years National Service & were married in November 1952. Pat left school at age 14 & was apprenticed for 7 years eventually becoming a Master electrician. Pat & Connie emigrated to Toronto, Canada in March 1957 & unfortunately the only job he was offered was on the DEW line, which meant him going off to the northern part of Quebec on a 2 year contract, with no leave for 6 months. Connie was devastated so he turned this down. After 6 weeks of looking for work he obtained a job with the Royal Bank of Canada, fi rst as a messenger, then as a chauffeur driving the AGM around. He later changed to driving with the Toronto Transit Commission where he hel several different positions, including a few years with Gray Coach Lines where he was on Charters. He was a TTC Inspector for a time. He made many good friends on the TTC where he completed 30 years service.When he retired he & his wife were Snowbirds & used to drive to Florida for 4 months, stopping at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the way back. Finally after spending one winter in Toronto, we fi nally discovered there was a western Canada, having previously thinking that Canada ended at Niagara Falls. One of our oldest friends whom we had known since the age of 18 told us he had built a retirement home overlooking the ocean in Saltair on Vancouver Island. We fl ew out for a visit in May 1994, fell in love with the Island & purchased a home in the Properties of Maple Bay. After a trip to the U.K. we returned thoroughly depressed & bought a beautiful view lot on Kaspa Rd where we had our Dream house built. We enjoyed Cruising, sailed from Seattle across the Pacifi c to New Zealand & Australia. We also went through the Panama Canal, & across the Atlantic to Europe, plus several smaller cruises.We love our present home & fortunately Pat was able to spend the last few weeks of his life here. The Home Care Support tem & the Nurses at VIHA were fantastic & kept him comfortable. He became very weak but peaceful & slipped away at 2.01 p.m. on Saturday July 7th with good friends & his wife, Connie, present. Final arrangements are being handled by H.W.Wallace, 251 Jubilee street, Duncan V9L 1W8. There will be no Funeral by request, Pat will be cremated. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, 4-466 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan B.C. or the Canadian Cancer Society of the Charity of your choice.There will be a Celebration of Life held in a few weeks time. Pat loved people & would want to be remembered with joy & laughter, not sadness.

Don’t Be Sad When I Die

When tomorrow starts without me,and I’m not there to comfort you,please know that I still love you,cause I know you love me too.

When tomorrow starts without me,and you feel lost and blue,I hope these words I’ve writtenwill help to see you through.

Someday your pain will ease,Sadness replaced by fond memoriesCome tomorrow you will hearI love you whispered on the breeze.

When tomorrow starts without meCause God has called me homeI turn, blowing a kiss for theeSad that you may feel alone.

I will miss you tomorrow As I take one last glimpseA tear falls from my cheekI’ll be going home.

And tomorrow will start without me.

H.W. Wallace251 Jubilee St.

250-701-0001

Ejner HansenOctober 26th 1946 – July 2nd 2012

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ejner Hansen at his home in Duncan, B.C. Ejner was born in Vojens, Denmark on October 26, 1946. He came to Canada with his parents and two sisters in 1957.He was predeceased by his father Jen in 2008. he is survived by his dear friend Gail and her family, his mother Johanne, daughter Kerri (Jay) Tranberg, Dana (Brian) Jackman, Shannon Hansen, Toni Hansen, Jenny (Brent) Bowden and their families, sisters Birthe (Phil) Weiten, Kirsten Wilkinson (Paul) and their families.Ejner also leaves behind nine grandchildren and fi ve great grandchildren and his canine companion Jackson.At a very young age Ejner began his professional career as a welder by his father’s side at Jens Hansen Ornamental Iron, Welding and Repair. Later he went on to Duncan Iron Works, ProMac, Hayes Logging and after many years of self-employment with Hansen’s Rail and Repair he then retired to enjoy the many passions he loved.He loved music, singing, dancing, his beautiful Rhododendrons, as well as his collector cars and his 1928 Ford Model A Hot Rod.Ejner loved his family. He was a sensitive man with a sentimental heart; he enjoyed celebrations and holidays where everyone came together. Christmas was always a traditional gathering he enjoyed.Ejner looked forward to the summer when the boat came out and time for camping and fi shing with family and friends. He loved animals and the great outdoors . Ejner was a good friends to all, he was always there if you needed him to give a hand or lend a shoulder to cry on.He will be missed by all the people he touched in his life.Lift a glass and wish him well, he was here for a good time, not a long time.A Celebration of Ejner’s life will be held on July 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Cowichan Rugby Club located at 1860 Herd Rd, Duncan, B.C.Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

H.W. Wallace251 Jubilee St.

250-701-0001

KONN, FriedaDecember 27, 1926

– July 9th, 2012.It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frieda Konn. She was a loving, caring and forever faithful mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were always fi rst and foremost in her thoughts and prayers. She loved them very much. Frieda was a brave hard working woman, immigrating to Canada from Germany with a girlfriend in 1950. She had a zest for adventure. She was always making sure her children were happy and receive the very best she could offer them. Her house and kitchen were always open to friends and family. She always kept herself busy. If not helping her husband building houses, she was cooking, gardening, waitressing and even running a catering business. Prior to coming to Canada Frieda was a school teacher in Poland. In 1952 she married her loving husband Gustav and moved to Duncan from Vancouver. Frieda was predeceased by her husband Gustav, brothers Otto and Ewald, sister Alma. She is survived by her sister-in-laws Hulda Kerber and Alwine Haupt, children Willi (Debbie) Konn, Doris (Bob) Bieberdorf, grandchildren; William, Amanda, Stanley, Rene, Tenneh, Valendy, Valencia. Frieda also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear friends. A special thank you to Dr. Pullan, the staff at Cowichan Lodge and Sunridge Place and her companion Jola. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2704 James Street on Monday July 16th at 1:00 PM with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery followed by a reception. If wishing, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Let not your heart be troubled,I go to prepare a place for you.

And I will come again and receive you to Myself; That where I am,

There you be also.John 14: 1-3

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FIRST MEMORIALFUNERAL SERVICES

WRIGHT Hugh WilsonApril 2, 1923 – July 18, 2012

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Wilson Wright at Cairnsmore Place. He was predeceased by his parents and fi ve siblings. He is survived by his sister Margaret, nephews in the Cowichan Valley, niece Lynn in Comox and his loving spouse and caregiver Ruthie and extended family.Hugh was a decorated WWII veteran who landed at Juno Beach on D-Day. He was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branches 53 Duncan and 191 Chemainus. He was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Duncan and a member of the Royal Canadian Naval Association. Hugh was a long time valued member of the Legion Pipe Band and a founding member and huge supporter of the Cowichan Pipes and Drums.A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 4:00pm at the Chemainus Legion. Many thanks to the staff at Cairnsmore Place for their loving care for Hugh. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to Cairnsmore Place or a charity of your choice.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CARDS OF THANKS

RAYS would like to thank all those in Duncan who supported my bike ride

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COMING EVENTS

BOOK SALE, Saturday, July 14, 10-1, beside the train sta-tion, Canada Ave. Fundraiser for Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives.

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Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

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FOUND Silver ring (wide band) with native engraving. Found Monday June 4th on Is-lay St. Call to identify, 250-746-4471. Can be claimed at the Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds.

KEYS FOUND, Mill Bay, June 25/12. Ford key with remote & (1 house key)?, found at south west corner of intersection, Highway 1 & Kilmalu Rd. Can be claimed at the News Lead-er Pictorial, #2 - 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan. (next to Buckerfi elds)

Lost: June 30, evening, at the Quw’utsun Cultural Centre, black coil agenda book. Re-ward offered. (250)709-4623

LOST - KEYS, remote key with 3 other keys on a large key chain with turquoise stones. Lost June 23, 2012 at Superstore parking lot. Re-ward. Call 250-710-1633

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

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Babysitters available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gib-bins 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 years old and are very responsible from a Chris-tian up-bringing. Please call our parents for an introductory interview. Anneka & Kayla 250-748-5060

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SUNRISE WALDORF School needs a Grade 5 teacher for 2012/13. Need BC Teachers Certifi cation and Waldorf teachers training. Reply: 250-743-7253 or email:[email protected]

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

MATURE, P/T for local tan-ning salon, excellent social skills, criminal check req. Re-sume with ref’s. Apply in per-son, 101-121 First St. Duncan.

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ATTENTION ROOFERS!Come work with the industry leader in roofi ng and exteriors. We are a Calgary based Compa-ny looking to hire skilled, profes-sional roofers with foreman expe-rience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped roofi ng, valid driver’s li-cence, vehicle and tools. $27 - $32 per hour depending on expe-rience with potential benefi ts. Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB cover-age.

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Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualifi ed

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EVENING CLEANER needed 6 days/week for 2 small ac-counts in Mill Bay. Must be reliable, have transportation & criminal record check. Prefer-ence will be give to applicants living in Mill Bay. Please email: [email protected]

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have va-cancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Op-erator 5)Yarder Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

LANDS & RESOURCES CO-ORDINATOR: F/T position with Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Senior position. Email for job description:[email protected]. ca or call 250-949-6012 Dead-line 07/27/12

THE MAD CHEF CAFE has an opening for an Sous Chef & a experienced line cook. Send resume [email protected]. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TAXI DRIVER, permanent P/T days or F/T nights. Need Class 1, 2 or 4 license. Fax re-sume & driver’s abstract to Duncan Taxi (250)746-4987.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

SUPPORT WORKERS- fl uent in ASL Signing required in Duncan by August or Septem-ber, 2012. To apply email a re-quest for a detailed job de-scription to [email protected]. Your request must include your name and a brief sum-mary of your interest and qualifi cations. If you are still in-terested after reading the de-tailed job description, email a cover letter, resume and two references to [email protected] before 4pm July 20, 2012.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

JOIN THE “WE CARE” TEAM! We Care is looking for RCA / HCAs to serve the Cowichan Valley. Must have some week-end availability and be willing to take short notice shifts. Pre-vious exp an asset, but New Grads Welcome! Fax or email resume to Katherine at 250-715-0703 or [email protected]

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BARTENDER/SERVER- Ex-perienced P/T, evenings and weekends for busy neighbour-hood pub. Apply by phone or in person Saltair Pub. Call Peter, 250-246-4241.

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Permanent Carriers Required On The Following Routes:

COBBLE HILL203060 – 1751 Northgate Rd, Units 1-74

(Burnham Park) (62 papers)CHEMAINUS455855 – 10046-10155 Victoria Rd (27 papers)SHAWNIGAN LAKE354250 – Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, Lampman,

MacDonald, MacFarlane (83 papers)354252 – Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grove,

McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhal, Welcome, Worthington (55 papers)

354350 – Bob O Link, Dundas, Kia, Jersey, Robin Hill, Thrush, Wallbank (70 papers)

354400 – Dundas, Kalmar, La Gorda, Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd, Wallbank, Wilmot (60 papers)

*all paper counts are approximates

CALL LARA NOW 250-856-0047

Get your wallet and your LEGS

in SHAPE

INSIDE SALES PERSON Position Summary:Work full-time for this international importer and manufacturer in the health, food and cosmetic business.The candidate’s primary focus is to develop new business through prospecting (cold calls and research) and to work with existing clients to expand the business and brand recognition.

Job Requirements:Candidates should possess a positive attitude, be a good problem-solver and be a great team member. A minimum of 3 years experience in health food/ cosmetic sales is essential. Some college is preferable. The head offi ce is situated in a lovely, easy-to reach, rural setting just outside of Duncan. Compensation will be discussed at the interview stage and will be commensurate with experience.

Please forward your resume with a cover letter outlining your proven sales record to:

[email protected] call 250-715-1563, extension 225.

Call us or email forOFFICE CLERK POSITION also.

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

We currently have the following openings:

Maintenance SupervisorAssistant/Field PlannerMillwrights/Apprentices

HooktendersDetailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careersWFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected]

YARD WORKER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY

Must be physically fi t and must appreciate customers. Experience required.

Forklift certifi cation an asset. All applicants must have a

valid class 5 driver’s license.

No phone calls. Must apply in person to Mark at Dodds Lumber, 7281 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

HOME CARE SUPPORT

Life Tree Support Services, offers assisted living, commu-nity support & quality care for your loved ones 250-746-4630

HAIRSTYLISTS

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

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

RemoveYourRecord.com

PETS

PET CARE SERVICES

JAY’S DOG WALKING! Must be in the fi rst 3-4 km of Gib-bins Rd. $10/day. Will come to your house, take your dog for a walk 3 times/day. Monday thru Friday for the summer. (250) 748-5060

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

Frigidaire washer & dryer. Front loading, working well. $250 for set. 250-210-2402.

FARM EQUIPMENT

DUNCAN, mower, rake & bal-er, $3200. All in good condi-tion. (250)-748-7266

FOOD PRODUCTS

Left Field FarmFree range,

happy & healthy Pigs, Chickens & Turkeys

Side of pork, $4 lbcut, wrapped, smoked

Chicken $3.75 lbseasonal pickling cukes,

melons & vegetablesleftfi [email protected]

(250)597-1024

HELP WANTED


FREE ITEMS

LAZYBOY LIFT CHAIR, with heat, suitable for a tall or larg-er person. It does need tohave the hand control fi xed or replaced, otherwise it’s in good condition. Call 250-748-0928.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. Split & delivered. (250) 510-0412.

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

FURNITURE

ALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - CALL: 604-484-0379

LEATHER COUCH 3 yrs old, brown $425. 7.5’ x 9.5’ wool fl oral needle point rug, $1500. Wicker indoor

porch rocker, $125. Wicker in-door love seat, $225. All in

great condition. Cash & carry.Call 250-871-1945.

(SOLID MAPLE items). Buffet and Hutch with glass doors/shelves $200 obo. Table w/ leaf & 6 chairs $250 obo.Coffee table $100 obo. Wall unit, top & bottom cupboards $250 obo. All items in greatcondition. Call (250)743-0910.

JEWELS, FURS

BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-380-7698.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DINING ROOM suite and 6 chairs, light blue and off whiteseats, oval table, buffet and hutch, medium brown, $375 obo. 2 electric beds, like new,feet up, heads up and mas-sage, 1 with brass head board, $350 (ea). (250)246-9550.

DOLL COLLECTION incl’s 1910 doll, original clothing. Ex-ercise bike, GL 35 Pro Form$120. Lego, incl battery oper-ated train. 250-748-2502

DUNCAN, ARUBA 5/6 man hot tub, 10 jets, cover 2 years old, new heater, pump 3 years old. In good condition. $500. (250)715-6491

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!!

Clear Out Prices! Shoprider Deluxe senior’s power scoot-er, $800. Celebrity Mobility scooter$600.Netbooks $150. Jet Molder/Planer $599.Many more deals in store!430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

MAYTAG W/D, apt size $250. Forest A/C & heater, 8000 btu, $200. Kenmore Microwave, 1100 w, $30. Honda Rototiller (mini), used 5 hrs, $200. (250) 597-4708

Friday, July 13, 201226 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial , y ,

BEARWOODWARDSeptember 15th, 2001 – July 10th, 2012

We are extremely sad to announce the passing of our beloved beautiful girl, Bear.We had so many happy and memorable years with her and will miss her so very much. Only those who have loved and lost a pet will understand our loss.We will always remember you and we’ll never ever forget you. REST IN PEACE BEAR.With heartfelt thanks to Dr. Al Longair, Joanne and staff of Mt. Prevost Veterinary Clinic for all your care and compassion, and thank you Al for going over and above your call of duty. Also thank you to Bob Huber for all your support at the end.

With all our love always, Bear,Mummy, Daddy and Rascal,

Joanne & Dave,Gary & Eleric.

For Sale by Owner

3650 Braemar3650 BraemarCobble Hill

Open HouseOpen HouseSaturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8, 1-4 pm

Saturday July 14 1-4 pm

•• 3 bedrooms •• 2.5 bathrooms•• 2500 sq. ft •• 0.74 acres •• Heat Pump

Asking price: $619,000For viewing call 250-743-3537


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

U-PICK STRAWBERRIES

Katie Farm beside Russell Farms Market.

Westholme, Daily, 10am-9pm.Starting July 2nd

France 250-710-2889 or Robin (250)246-9907

www.katiefarm.com

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CAYCUSEWell-Maintained

Recreational Property/Home1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath,

5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine

Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800.Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or

250-745-3387.

REDUCED: Jaynes Rd., Dun-can, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, w/in-law suite, new custom kitchen & baths, windows & deck. 8 Appl’s incl. $369,900. Open to offers. (250)748-3007

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250-743-3537. Realtors welcomed

Cozy 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home. 55 +. 1200 sq.ft. Newer fridge, dishwasher and fl ooring in spacious kitchen plus numerous extras! #26 - 815 Dunsmuir Cres., Ladysmith. 250-245-5050. $247,500.00.

Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous up-grades. 2 gas fi replaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, in-ground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: [email protected]

HOUSES FOR SALE

3282 River Road. Chemainus estate 4 bdrm, 3 bath, full undeveloped basement home on 5.6 acres. Offers to $569,000. More info at: johnbooth.agentsites.point2.comor John Booth, Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty 250-245-2252 (Ladysmith).

COWICHAN BAY-Oceanfront, $425,000. The Cowichan Bay Stilt Homes are rarely offered for sale and this one is abso-lutely charming. 3 bdrm, up-dated interior, 5 appls, large deck & priv dock. Perfect for vacation style at home living or just a weekend getaway. Ben at 250-732-1710 to view.

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

LADYSMITH. NEW 3 bdrm/3 bath home ready to move in. Open concept, beautiful kitch-en, lots of tiling. Includes all appliances. Landscaped. New Home Warranty. $339,900 1124 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353 or 250-714-2746.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick Cash & Private.Mortgage Too High and

House won’t sell?Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House,Make your Payments

and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

RV SITES

YOUBOU: Sunny side of Lake Cowichan, 25’x50’ RV Lot with 25’ Mallard Sport Trailer. Lot is done with 2 stone slab patios, high end plastic grass for low maintenance. Must see to ap-preciate. Strata fee $125 monthy + hydro. Asking $130,000. Call (250)748-8776.

LOTS

COURT ORDERED SALE, 1.43 acres with fantastic

ocean views Saltspring Island and Sansum Narrows. Drilled well, land only.

Accepting offers. Paradise Mortages Ltd.

(250)743-5113

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

$500/MO STARTING- weeklyavailable, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet in-cluded. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

Adult oriented Wild Rose

Walk to Overwaitea, schools, Aquatic Centre,

SportplexOn-site management.

1 bdrm, 2nd level, faces west, $625 mo

heat & hot water incl’dCall (250)748-1304

Free Cable Hook Up!!

Mountain View Terrace Estates

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

Spacious Affordable Suites

1 Bedroom, $650.002 Bedroom, $825.00

-------------------------------New Carpet

Large balconies In-suite storage

Close to schools, shopping and walking trails

Includes: Heat, Hot waterand parking

--------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call250-748-3321

DUNCAN

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR has a new look. Reno’d clean and quiet suites: fresh paint,

new fi xtures and fl ooring. Well maintained bldg, short walk to Beverly Corners. Incls heat &

hot water. N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suites $590

& studio suites $520

(250)748-3729CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, bal-cony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

PETS REMEMBERED

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

CHEMAINUS: 55+ Senior building, 1 fl oor walk-up, 1 bdrm. N/P N/S. $515.00/mo. Avail. now. (250)246-4221

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, (2) 1 bdrm $625, incl. heat & hot water, avail. July 15th & Aug. 1st, sm pets welcome. Call Karen 250-709-2765.

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospi-tal and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, $750 in-cludes utilities. NS/NP. Avail now. Call Gerry (250)746-4144 or (250)715-6218.

PETS REMEMBERED

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm, 2 bath top fl oor corner, Hospital area, on bus route, quiet complex, 5 appls. Caretaker. $795 mo. Avail immed. 1-250-474-0545.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, $850 in-cludes utilities. NS/NP. Avail now. Call Gerry (250)746-4144 or (250)715-6218.

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm condo, 5 appls, clean, bright, near Hos-pital, W/D, N/S, N/P. Avail Aug 1, $695 mo. (250)658-4760.

DUNCAN- 2BDRM condo, 5 appls, top fl oor, Lewis St. Avail July 1. No partiers, N/S. Refs, $750/mo. (250)715-1076.

LADYSMITH- INCREDIBLE ocean views, executive style condo. Adult orientated, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, priv ent, gas F/P, renos, single garage. $995. (250)245-1342.

MAPLE Bay 1 bedrm suite w/private entrance, F/S, W/D, hydro & water included. For quiet non smoking tenant. Pet considered. $675/mos + DD. Ref req’d. Avail Aug. 1/12 or before. Call 250-732-2858.

NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, cen-trally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, available now, NS/NP. $750.00/mo. 250-748-9622

PARKLAND PLACE

620 Dobson Road250-748-0496

FREE Heat, hotwater & 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 fi elds, walking trails, swimming holes & fi shing.

Rowan Property Management Ltd.

Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent

in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at

www.rowanproperty.caor call (250)748-9090

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & li-noleum, window cover-ings, fi replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent expo-sure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, 1600sq ft w/offi ce, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811.

COTTAGES

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392.

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm small cot-tage, rural setting, F/S, W/D, Aug 1, $725/m. Small pet ok.Ref’s req 250-748-2855 after 6

MILL BAY waterfront: 1 bdrm, all electric, NS/NP. Ref’s. $800./mo. Call (250)743-4797.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: 1 bdrm Cabin on horse acreage (room for horse), near Kinsol Tressel, fenced yard, $850 mo. Avail July 15 or Aug 1. Call (250)743-0935.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CHEMAINUS- 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $675 utils not incl’d. Available now. (250)245-2472.IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hy-dro included $950/mo. No pets. Avail now. 250-701-1937.

GARAGE SALES

CHEMAINUS. HUGE Multi-Family sale. Sat. July 14, 7am. Collectibles, household items, furniture, too much to list! No junk. 3382 Henry Road.

CHEMAINUS - Huge Multi family Tour de Rock fundraiser for cancer, Sat July 14, 8-1, 3048 Hawthorne St, 1 block north of fi re hall. Also many items in the garage at 49th Grocery in Chemainus. There really is something for everyone

COBBLE HILL: 157-1751 Northgate Rd., (Burnum Park), Sat., July 14th, 9-1pm. An-tique/Collectable Sale; Brass, Led crystal, knick knacks, kitchen utensils and more... NO EARLY BIRDS!

COWICHAN BAY, Sat July 14, 9-3, 4673 Kennedy Lane, off Pavenham, off Wilmot. Riv-er Kayak, pressure washer, Lots of quality items!!

COWICHAN BAY, Super Sale, Sat July 14, 9-2, 4526 Waldy Rd, off Cowichan Bay Rd, at 4 Ways. You want it, we got it! Including binoculars & telescopes.

CROFTON, Moving Sale, Sat July 14, 9-4, 1633 Adelaide St. LOTS of EVERYTHING!

CROFTON, Sat July 14, 8-noon, 1568 Pauline, off Queen, Larger electronics & tools avail. NO EARLY BIRDS!

DUNCAN- 1447 ALGONKIN Rd, Sat, July 14, 8am-1pm.

DUNCAN, 3 Family Moving Sale, Sat July 14, 9-3, (no ear-ly birds), 6101 Chippewa Rd, The Properties off Maple Bay Rd. rototiller, chainsaw, furni-ture, household. All quality items

DUNCAN- 470 Arbutus Ave West, Sat, July 14, 8am-1pm.

DUNCAN, Book Sale, Sat, July 14, 10-1, beside the train station, Canada Ave. Fund-raiser for Cowichan Valley Mu-seum & Archives.

DUNCAN, Multi Family Sat July 14, 9-3, 5235 Miller Rd. off Koksilah. Rain or Shine. Tools, toys, household & MORE

DUNCAN: Sat Jul 14, 9-?. 1383 Maple Bay Rd. Local gym “NAK MUAY”(Kickboxing & Muay Thai) from Maple Bay are hosting a FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE in order to send two of our fi ghters to Thailand for training and com-petition. If you have any *stuff* that you are willing to donate WE WILL PICK it up. Please call 250-597-3012. There will also be a silent Auction.

DUNCAN, Sat July 14, 9-12, #5-3134 Manor Dr, off Stone-haven, near hospital. childs wardrobe, fi shing rods/reels, many new smaller items!

DUNCAN, Sat July 14, 9:30-1, 2845 Bradshaw Rd, off Bell Mckinnon Rd. Youth dressers, sinks, light fi xtures, misc items

SALTAIR, BLOCK Sale, Sat July 14, 8-3, Gardener Rd. West. Soup to NUTS!!

GARAGE SALES

DUNCAN, Sat July 14, 9:30 -1:30, 5228 Koksilah Rd. Final Moving Sale! Oak dresser - 9 drawers/2 mirrors, patio furni-ture - 4 piece wicker & 3 piece wrought iron, 7” Creden-za/desk, original paintings, jewellery, book cases, col-lectibles, radial arm saw, cat kennel & much more including a free pile. All reasonable of-fers considered.

DUNCAN, Sun July 15, 9-3, 5581 West Riverbottom Rd. off Old Lake Cowichan Rd. 20 Years of collecting. Tools, lad-ders, books, DVD’s, & MORE!

GARAGE SALE: Saturday 14th, 2012, 4548 Lambourn Drive, Cowichan Bay, 8am-3pm 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, Jewellery, Kids, Party supplies, bikes, toys, and cloths, household items and art. 250-715-0286

GARAGE

SALES* Great bargains

* All local, in COWICHAN!

GARAGE SALESunday, July 15th9 am to 2 pm.6015 Avondale Place, Duncan

SHAWNIGAN LK. Saturday July 14, 8am-1pm, 2628 Treit Rd. Something for everyone!

Swap Meet Cobble Hill Hall

Every Sunday * Meals served *

Vendors: Veggies, eggs, baking, crafts, knitting, plants & much more.

Open 9am-2pm.3550 Watson Ave.Large table $10. To

book call 250-743-7018

THE CHEMAINUS Wednes-day Market is back! Come to Waterwheel Park 11-4:30 eve-ry Wednesday beginning June 6 for food, arts & crafts and more.

Garage SalesGarage Sales


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

[email protected] 2-20 Kenneth St, Duncan $475 Small 1 BR upper suite in town w/ 2 apps 8-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR lower suite w/ 2 apps, basic cbl incl 1400 Chilco Rd, Crofton $6001 BR lower suite w/ 2 apps, shared w/d 1-147 Kenneth St, Duncan $6501 BR suite w/ 2 apps, heat & hot water incl 5-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $6501 BR suite close to town w/ 4 apps 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $7451 BR condo w/ 2 apps,ldry fac,ht water incl 5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $7752 BR 1.5 bth + den townhouse w/ 2 apps 660 Jubilee St, Duncan $8253 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 4 apps,wood fp Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $895 1BR riverfront uppr suite,6 apps,hydro incl. 8-2529 Alexander St, Duncan $995 2 BR 1.5 bth townhouse w/ 6 apps, storage 102-241 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $1100 3 BR 2 bth condo w/2 apps, shared ldry 3036 Juniper Rd, Chemainus $1100 3 BR home w/4 apps, sundeck, storage 5799 Chesterfield St, Duncan $1100 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 new apps, garage 2350 MacDonald Dr, Shawn. Lk $1150 2 BR 2 bth uppr suite w/ 5 apps, fp, garage 5907 Upland Ave, Duncan $1200 2 BR + den 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, 2 decks 1073 Fitzgerald Rd, Shawn. Lk $1375 3 BR 2 bth executive home w/ 6 apps, fp 1524 Adelaide St, Crofton $1395 5 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, den, garage 835 Alget Pl, Mill Bay $1400 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, ocean view 424 Davis Rd, Ladysmith $1400 3 BR 2 bth rancher w/ 5 apps, fp, garage 1152 Fern Rdg Dr, Mill Bay $1550+water 4 BR 3 bth home w/ 6 apps,bar,dbl garage 11-2180 Renfrew Rd, Shawn. Lk $15954 BR 3 bth home w/ 5 apps, dbl garage 5944 Lakes Rd, Duncan $16003 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, 2 large offices 1174 Kathleen Dr, Maple Bay $1600 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, patio, garage 10103 Old Victoria Rd,Chemainus $1700 3 BR 3 bth home w/ 8 apps, fantastic views

For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CROFTON- LRG bright newly reno’d 2 bdrm grd fl oor, self contained, W/D, lots of stor-age. Quiet neighborhood, N/S, small pet ok. Avail July 15 or Aug 1. $950 inclds heat/hydro. Call (250)246-3648.

DUNCAN 3BDRM sxs duplex near Drinkwater school, lami-nate fl oors, carport, F/S, W/D. $1050 + utils. Aug 1. Refs, small pets ok. (250)537-4319.

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

Duplex: 2 bdrm, lower level, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, on Lane Rd. N/S, N/P. $800/m Avail now. (250)748-0102

FREE RENT. Crofton: Top fl oor, 2 bdrm, ocean view, bal-cony, in 4plex. F/S, shared W/D, $650 mo + util’s. (250)246-3773, (250)324-3430

LAKE COWICHAN- reno’d 2 bdrm, sxs duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting. $600 + utils. Call 250-749-4061.

MAPLE BAY, Great waterfront views, 2 bdrm, 4 appl’s. N/S, small pet only, $950. Avail now. Ref’s. (250)370-1469

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PAD FOR Rent- Shawnigan Lake, family orientated park. Avail now. (250)743-4107.

SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on our property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 mo + util’s. Avail immed. (250)246-2296.

HOMES FOR RENT

COWICHAN BAY, 3 bdrm country home on an acre, 1.5 baths, avail Aug 1. $1300. Ph 250-743-5646

4 Bdrm, 3 bath house for rent in the beautiful area of Gleno-ra, Duncan. All appliances, ful-ly fenced back yard. $1400/m (250)709-5513.

9914 WILLOW St- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $1100. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.com

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

COWICHAN BAY, 3 bdrm mo-bile, 5 appl’s, N/S. $875/mo. (250) 746-6974

DUNCAN: 3 Bdrm, lrg lot, 3 appl, near schools, NS/NP, Aug 1, $1150. 250-597-1402

DUNCAN 3 miles West, 3 bdrm on acreage, N/S, No dogs, Wood heat, $900/mo. Aug 1st. (250)746-5871

E. SHAWNIGAN Lake, small 2 bdrm home, new kitchen. N/P, N/S, $1000./mo. Avail now. Call (250)746-6000.

Rowan Property Management Ltd.

Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent

in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at

www.rowanproperty.caor call (250)748-9090

SHAWNIGAN STATION in South Shawnigan Lake, beau-tiful & bright! Full House is 2 fl rs, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, + den, W/D. N/S cat ok. $1650 + utilsAvail Aug 1. Call 250-514-0094. [email protected]

SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE. 3-bdrm A-Frame. Avail. Aug. 15. 2 baths, garage. $1100./mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810.

OFFICE/RETAIL

1500 Sq ft, prime ground fl oor retail/offi ce space. Lrg win-dows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offi ces, re-ception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd fl oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.

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

DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground fl oor, completely reno’d, offi ce, retail, or consult-ing. Reception area, 3 offi ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

THE GREEN DOOR Offi ce space

for rentBeautifully restoredHeritage BuildingAvailable Aug 1st.Downtown Duncan

(250)510-1209

STORAGE

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER

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

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Baseball updateBaseball update

Golf victory Golf victory for Wheatleyfor Wheatley

Andrew LeongMary Braithwaite of Cowichan follows through on her second tee shot, above, and Lenore Davis of Gorge Vale chips onto the rst green at the Co-wichan Golf and Country Club’s Ladies’ Open.

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Colleen Wheatley of Arbutus Ridge prevailed Sunday in the Cowichan Ladies’ Open at Cowichan Golf and Coun-try Club with a low gross 77.

Eileen Kelly and Penny Baziuk were the runners-up.

On the low net side, Judy Turner of Cowichan was the winner with a 67 on a countback over Lynda Morrison.

Shirley Sarens and Susan Kubisheski were runners-up at net 68.

A total of 103 golfers enjoyed great weather at the tournament.

The ladies took their turn in the spotlight one weekend after the men’s tournament.

Cowichan Valley Mustangs are down to their last ve games of the B.C. Minor Baseball Midget AAA League after a split with West Kelowna. For an update, go to www.cowichannewsleader.com.

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Cowichan took its best shot at defending a relatively low run total and it

almost paid off.Despite going all out for

158 in 41 overs in a Victoria and District Cricket Asso-ciation match at Shawnigan Lake Sunday, Cowichan hung in there against Carico to the bitter end before los-ing by a wicket.

Cowichan batted rst and “we started off pretty solid,’’ said captain Clayton Bodkyn. “We lost one early wicket around 34 runs. We lost a couple of those cheaply.’’

Cowichan got it going when Adam Benning and Bodkyn formed a solid partnership. Benning scored 55 and Bodkyn added 26 before departing.

Mits Nakagawa came in to contribute 18 before the Cowichan attack zzled.“Everyone else after that pretty much

scored zero,’’ said Bodkyn.“We took the eld thinking ‘it’s not the

best total, but we could try to de nitely come close.’’’

Carico lost its rst wicket at 29 and pretty much lost wickets all along the

way, according to Bodkyn.Thirty-one was the highest total put up

by a Carico batsman.Cowichan took a wicket at 154 to set up

an exciting nish.“They needed ve runs to win and we

needed one wicket,’’ said Bodkyn.Cowichan’s overall league record fell

to 4-5. Cowichan is at Victoria’s Windsor Park against Alcos Sunday.

Cowichan cricket:Cowichan cricket: Carico gets fi ve runs needed for the victory Carico gets fi ve runs needed for the victory

One wicket the differenceOne wicket the difference

Andrew LeongBig swing is made by Cowichan batsman Nagy Thomas, keeping his head down as he sends the ball skyward during Sunday’s Vic-toria and District Cricket Association match against Carico.

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For every successful Victoria Devils’ girls’ fastball team, there’s at least one Duncan player contributing to the cause.

Such was the case when the Devils

‘96 A team won the Canadian Open Fastpitch tournament championship in the Showcase Gold Division at Surrey’s Softball City.

Caleigh Coels, 16, of Duncan was the start-ing centre- elder for the team.

Coels, who’s going into Grade 11 at Queen Margaret’s School in September, has played in the Victoria Devils’ system for ve years.

She’s worked extremely hard to get to this stage and the tournament triumph by the team was part of the payoff.

Coels and the Devils went 11-1 during the week-long tournament against top-notch competition. The team avenged its only loss by beating the Burnaby Oakeys ‘96 7-4 in the championship game.


The Davey Derby has been such a success it basically sells itself and hooks sponsors and avid anglers into participating without hesitation.

“It’s really taken off,’’ said organizer Audie Williams of the Dave Nicholson Memorial Benevolent Fund event, now in its 12th year.

Fishermen and sponsors alike are gear-ing up again for the weekend of July 20 through 22 at the Port Renfrew Marina.

Everybody Williams contacts is thrilled to be part of it, regardless of any eco-nomic hardship or other circumstances because the cause is so great.

“They’ve been more than happy to be involved with this,’’ he said.

“There’s just more and more people get-ting on board every year. We are proud of what we’ve been able to do so far.’’

The derby has raised $130,000 for a variety of great causes since its incep-tion. It started out as a fundraiser for the Nicholson family after Dave’s death from cancer, but proceeds after the third year went directly to charities when the family got back on its feet.

The shing, the camaraderie and the prizes are what makes the derby great.

Every year, Williams lines up an incred-ible selection of prizes thanks to generous donors.

The grand prize for the largest sh is a 9.9 Yamaha High Thrust motor co-spon-sored by Linda Slader at the Mortgage Centre and Monti’s Boat Sales.

Entry tickets for the derby are $50 per rod, available at Bucky’s Sport Shop in downtown Duncan and the Mortgage Centre.

There’s also a raf e for a seven-and-a-half foot in atable boat from Jackson Marine and a 2.5 horsepower Suzuki outboard motor supplied by the Mount Sicker Lumber Company and B.A.D. Consultants, with proceeds going to KidSport Cowichan.

Davey Derby representatives will have a presence in downtown Duncan this weekend during the summer festival to sell tickets. KidSport helps children enroll in sports who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

Coels helps Devils capture fastpitch titleCoels helps Devils capture fastpitch title

Davey Derby the reel dealDavey Derby the reel deal

Duncan’s contribu-tions to the Victoria Devils over the years have been signi -cant. Caleigh Coels is the latest local player to reap the re-wards after playing a key role in the ‘96 A team’s title trek at South Surrey.

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Four CVAC Jaguars athletes maintained their high stan-dards in the Trevor Craven memorial track and eld meet at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium.

Chicago Bains won the midget girls’ 200-metre hurdles in 28.31 seconds and also placed second in the 80-metre hurdles in 12.22. It’s the rst time this season Bains hasn’t nished rst.“I kind of lost focus,’’ she said. “I

kind of hit all the hurdles.’’She still nished just 0.11 seconds

behind Nina Schultz of New West in the 80.

“It was really good competition out there,’’ said Bains, who will be striving to get back on top in the Coquitlam and B.C. Summer Games meets ahead.

Bains will soon have the distinction of being a participant in both games. She went to the B.C. Winter Games in 2008 in gymnastics.

Tia Baker recorded two personal best times of 12.66 and 12.71 in the nal of the 100 metres in the women’s youth category. She was also second in the 200 in 26.21 and fth in the 400 in 1:03.48.

Mary-Kate Cross, another women’s youth category entry, was just behind Baker in third in the 100 metres after clocking 12.75. She nished third in the 200 in 26.75.Rounding out the local entries was Austin Palou in the men’s

youth division. He placed fourth in the 300-metre hurdles in 42.95 and ninth in the 200 in 24.47.

All four of the athletes, along with Colby Peleshaty, will be going to the national championships in Prince Edward Island in August. “The training’s going good, just getting ready,’’ said Bains.

A beer and burger pub night fundraiser is being held for the ath-letes on July 29 at the Cowichan Bay Pub.

Tickets are $20 which includes a cheese, veggie or chicken burger plus one mug of domestic draught beer, a bottled cider or beer or a glass of domestic wine. Half of the total from each ticket goes to the athletes.

Information is available on the CVAC Jaguars website.Donations are also still needed to send the athletes on their way to

national stardom. Contact Janice Cross at [email protected] or 250-743-7154.


Duncan’s Barton brothers in-herited some signi cant rugby genes.

Randall and George Barton have both utilized their natural

talents passed along from dad Bruce, who starred with Cowichan Rugby Club teams for many years.

But Randall and George both enjoyed a bunch of different sports — football, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and wrestling — before nding rugby best suited their skill level. Randall even played ice hockey for a year.

“I thought they should try them all and let them decide,’’ said Bruce. “When I was growing up we had Little League baseball and that was it till high school.’’

It was a busy time in the Barton household while the guys were all over the place for sports.

“There was long nights and sometimes they’d double up,’’ said Bruce. “Sometimes we’d be getting home at nine or 10 o’clock at night.’’

But it was all good and helped in the boys’ development now that they’re basically specializing in rugby.

“De nitely the basketball helped me with my co-ordination,’’ said Randall. Usually, forwards (in rugby) don’t have good hands. I think I have pretty decent hands.’’

“I think the physicality of wrestling helped me most,’’ said George.

Mini rugby at the Herd Road Grounds was the basis for the Barton boys to learn the skills in the game that have carried them forward.

George was out there running around at the age of three.

“It helped me a lot,’’ he said. “It got me into watching Randy and my dad the most.’’

George went to U12 when he was just eight and U14 when he was nine as part of a continued rapid progression, typical of both brothers.

Randall’s rugby resume includes: U14 Island Tide, 2008 Summer Games team in Kelowna, U16 North Island Tsunami, U14 B.C., U16 Tide, U16 B.C. Gold that went to the nationals last year in Calgary, U18 Tsunami, a U17 B.C. team that went to California and the U17 national team.

George played U14 B.C. for two years as well as going with the Tide to the 2010 B.C. Summer Games. The U16 Tsunami and Howlers sevens have been his latest claims to fame.

Randall’s U17 national experience in-cluded a trip to the Wellington International Festival this year in England with an amaz-ing eld of international teams.

“It was de nitely something I wasn’t used to,’’ said Randall. “All the different teams came together at the end. We learned a lot from the experience.’’

The team won against Belgium and lost close games to England and France.

“It de nitely helped me with my physical-ity,’’ said Randall. “At the international festival, everyone wants to win and be the best and they were de nitely giving 100 per

cent.’’Randall’s place on the Shawnigan Lake

School First XV resulted in appearances at the world youth tournament in Japan and a successful B.C. high school title defence.

The team came 10th in Japan, but beat the eventual champs.

“We de nitely gained a lot of respect after that,’’ said Randall.

As for the provincials, “it was de nitely a lot of pressure on us,’’ he added. “We didn’t have many fans there. We got booed when we came on the eld. That just pushed us and we used it to our advantage.’’

George was part of the U14 B.C. team that won the nationals over Ontario in overtime in Calgary last year.

“It was more stressful than anything,’’ he said. “It’s a big step up playing with people that are just as skilled as you.’’

George moved up to the Grade 10 team at Shawnigan Lake School in the fall while still in Grade 9. He recently returned from Germany with the B.C. sevens youth elite.

Bruce went along as an assistant coach of the team that went 3-2 for third place.

“It’s more enjoyable, you go out there and sprint for 15 minutes,’’ said George. “You have to keep up with faster guys and you can’t miss, obviously.

Cowichan Rugby Club is planning a big 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 21.

Fifty consecutive years of rugby will be commemorated with an all-day affair at the Herd Road Grounds.

It starts at 11:30 a.m. with a

game between the provincial champion Cowichan women and Nanaimo.

At 12:30 p.m., it’s the Cowlchan elderlies against the Ebb Tide. The presidential lunch is at 1:30 p.m. for the old boys and founding members followed by a 2:30 game

between the sons of Cowichan and the President’s XV.

There will be a barbecue and dance later for $20 per person, limited to 200 tickets, and a raffl e for a Canadian playing jersey and All-Blacks jersey autographed by Keven Mealamu.

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