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Hard work and per-sistence paid off for valley soccer star Em-ily Zurrer with the an-nouncement Monday

she’s on the 18-member Canadian women’s soccer squad going to London for the Summer Olympics next month.

Zurrer, who turns 25 July 12, will be going to her second Olympic Games after also playing on the team four years ago in Beijing.

“I’m so excited and honoured to be able to represent my team, my community and my country at a second Olympic Games,’’ stated Zur-rer in an email to the News Leader Pictorial from Salt Lake City, where the Canadian team was playing a friendly with the U.S. before heading to Europe July 4.

“This time feels a little different be-cause I had to overcome a few more hurdles and work my butt off more than ever before to get here.’’

The biggest hurdle was being left off the roster by John Herdman, who replaced Carolina Morace as coach following last year’s World Cup disappointment for the team, during the Olympic qualifying tournament in Vancouver.

It was painful for Zurrer to watch her teammates secure a berth in the Games without her.

“I think that you gain strength through each experience or hard-ship you face and conquer,’’ noted Zurrer in retrospect. “Right now I feel strong and con dent and ready to take on whatever is thrown at me.’’

Another valley athlete, Michael Braithwaite, is expected to be named part of the Canadian rowing team at the Olympics, any day now.

Zurrer received a chance to show

Herdman what she could do at the Cyprus Cup as well as games in Boston, Sweden and Moncton and regular training in Vancouver follow-ing the qualifying tournament and leading to the Olympic selections.

“I think I had to work a little harder to prove myself to him, especially after missing a big chunk of time at the beginning of his tenure, but we have a good relationship and I trust him fully as a coach,’’ pointed out Zurrer.

She had commitments playing in Sweden just after Herdman took over as coach and Zurrer felt that hurt her chance to make inroads with him at rst.

Valley soccer fans were thrilled upon hearing the news of Zurrer’s selection.

“I think it’s very deserving,’’ said Cowichan LMG Pringle men’s team coach Glen Martin.

“She’s got the experience. It was

just a matter of getting through to the new coach. I think she was caught in the middle between the old coach and the new coach.’’

Zurrer worked out with Mar-tin’s men’s team several times during her hiatus from the women’s national side.

“She works real hard and she gets better as she goes along,’’ said Martin.

During the men’s sessions, it was “just like she’s one of the guys,’’ added Martin. “I think she enjoyed it.’’

Zurrer and her teammates will spend 10 days in Switzerland train-ing during early July before playing a few more friendlies and heading to

London on July 15. The rst game of the tournament is against Japan on July 25.

“I think this time we will be com-pletely focused on the task at hand, which is achieving our ultimate goal of getting on the podium,’’ Zurrer indicated.

“In Beijing, it was our rst time and there was so many wonderful things to take in. This time we will be getting down to business from the get-go and leaving everything else till after our competition is over.’’

Zurrer is grateful to friends, family and the community for providing her with unwavering support.

“I brag to my teammates that I come from the best and most sup-portive community, the Cowichan Valley, not that I’m biased,’’ she said.

“The people here have been won-derful and it means a lot to me.’’

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Politicians and pensioners are relieved taxes, jobs and incomes were saved during Monday’s overwhelming approval vote of Catalyst Paper’s nancial-restructuring plan.

“Ninety-nine per cent is very good,” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure said of balloting in Richmond by stakeholders of Crofton paper mill’s parent rm.

That vote, about Catalyst’s complex rejigging, fol-lowed one held May 23 when stakeholders voted, by a thin margin, to basically let the paper giant go to the highest bidder.

“They failed by one vote to get the 2/3 of unsecured creditors to vote in favour,” he said.

“In the meantime, some pension holders became unsecured creditors in danger of losing pension funds and they became (court approved) voters on the restructuring.

“People realized the (revamped) restructur-ing plan was in their best interest. This was about keeping the mill operating,” said Lefebure.

“The restructuring plans reduced the debt load the company will carry, and allows it to carry on with its current management dedicated to keeping the plant running.”

Plan approval was necessary under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act in Canada.

“We have received support from a majority of stakeholders since we began the reorganization process and today’s vote of support by creditors for the second amended plan of arrangement sets out a clear path forward,” Catalyst CEO Kevin J. Clarke says in MOn-day’s media release.

A sanction hearing under the CCAA process is set for Thursday in the Supreme Court of B.C.

Pending court approval, a con rmation hearing in U.S. court is expected in mid-July.

“The plan that received creditor approval today puts Catalyst on a stronger nancial base to compete and adapt as the marketplace for our products continues to change,” Clarke said. “We’re now turning our atten-tion to securing our exit nancing and satisfying the

remaining conditions of the plan with a target timeline to emerge from creditor protection.”

Catalyst has also got court approval to extend the period of CCAA protection to Sept. 30.

“As long as they’re operating,” said Lefebure, “they’re paying the taxes and keeping suppliers run-ning.”

Crofton mill will pay North Cowichan some $3.2 million in taxes this year, down from $5.2 last year after council’s unpopular tax shift to homeowners.

Council is also trying — through a tax holiday, smoother development-approval processes, and more

— to lure more business to North Cow-ichan’s tax base while lowering its reliance on Crofton mill’s taxes, he explained.

Lefebure also cited some $100 million the mill adds to his municipality annually.

“Jobs are number one,” he said of Crof-ton’s approximately 600 workers.

“There was also a chance under the sales process for Catalyst to survive, but there was lots of risk, and pensioners stood to lose 32 per cent of their pension income.”

That’s why Port Alberni mill pensioner Peter Finch was relieved by Monday’s vote.

“I looked forward with optimism that the vote would go this way and it did. I’m delighted,” the 35-year employee and bene t-class pensioner said.

The restructuring vote means the existing plan is preserved.

Had Catalyst been sold, its new owners wouldn’t have been obligated to inherit the pension plan.

Under the new plan, pensioners surrendered their health bene ts and extended the time Catalyst can replenish the plan — underfunded by about $120 mil-lion — to 15 years.

“If the vote went the other way I’d have lost 35 per cent of my income from pension,” Finch said.

Catalyst also received B.C. regulatory approval of its modi ed salaried pension plan, allowing pensioners to not roll their funds into an annuity. Instead, they can pull them out and invest them themselves.

The company estimates it will save about $7 million annually with the modi ed plan still needing more provincial government approval.

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Cowichan’s bid for the B.C. Summer Games in 2016 or 2018 has received the much-needed sup-port of School District 79.

Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to en-dorse the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Sum-mer Games bid. That support was vital — CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins admitted that without the school district agreeing to house some 3,725 ath-letes in schools, and transporting them on school

buses, there would be no point in attempting to host the games.

Trustees had delayed offering their support earlier this month, wanting to fi rst discuss it with senior staff.

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Man hurt falling onto rocks in Cowichan BayMan hurt falling onto rocks in Cowichan BayKrista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

A man was transported to Victoria General Hos-pital via air ambulance after falling onto rocks in Cowichan Bay Friday

afternoon.“An individual had fallen ap-

proximately eight feet onto the rocks down in behind the Maritime Centre,” Cowichan Bay Volunteer Fire Rescue deputy chief Cam Ferguson said.

The re ghters were called at about 12:40 p.m. to assist in setting up a landing zone for the air ambulance, he added.

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The Cow Bay crew sent two trucks in different directions to determine the best spot for the helicopter to land.

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re ghters on scene, plus two para-medic crews on the ground and the air ambulance squad. The patient’s medi-cal status was unclear at press time.

“He was conscious and alert, but complaining of some paralysis-type symptoms, but it’s early to tell if it’s something that’ll be permanent. That’s why they took the precautions they did.”

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Krista Siefken B.C. Ambulance paramedics load a male patient into the air ambulance that landed in Cowichan Bay at about 1 p.m. Friday.

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A decision has been made in the case of Darryl Nanos, the man accused of setting re to an oc-cupied fourplex in Lake

Cowichan in 2010.However, it will be a couple of

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Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

A controversial 50-foot Emily Carr monument proposed for Chemai-nus’ Waterwheel Park earned a thumbs down

from the Chemainus Advisory Com-mittee Thursday.

North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefe-bure said the committee’s recom-mendation to reject the $300,000 sculpture at Waterwheel headed to council for debate Tuesday.

That’s also when council was expected to mull monument organizer Karl Schutz’s request for $75,000 in public funds for the art piece complementing Mural Town’s Carr art theme.

“This is just a recommendation to council, and council hasn’t given permission for the Waterwheel site yet,” Lefebure said.

Folks opposing the monument to iconic island painter Carr included ve Penelakut band members.“The majority of public opinion

was opposed to the location of the monument in Waterwheel Park,” Lefebure said of the meeting in council chambers.

He added Penelakut opinions that Aboriginal input into the monument has dwindled since the project sur-

faced last year would give council cause for concern.

The mayor declined to prejudge what council will decide, but noted the “standard” for involving

First Nations folks on local projects was set when dive master Peter Luckham’s team sunk a 737 jet off Chemainus for recreational dives about ve years ago.

“Karl got a clear message on how the project will have to be worked on involving First Nations,” the mayor said.

Location, location: Location, location: Penela-Penela-kut concerns catch atten-kut concerns catch atten-tion, council has yet to ruletion, council has yet to rule

The Cowichan Valley Re-gional District will host a public meeting about South Island Aggregate’s controversial contaminat-

ed-soil proposal on July 12.“The board has clearly heard from

the community that more opportuni-ties for engagement in the permit application process are necessary,” CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins in a media release Monday.

“In general, people feel that they have not been heard and their ques-tions and concerns have not been adequately addressed.”

The CVRD does not have jurisdiction over SIA’s application, which instead is reviewed by B.C.’s environmental ministry. The regional district has, however, invited the en-vironment and mines ministries, and SIA, to participate in the forum.

“The CVRD will be recording the

entire meeting and will collect mate-rials led by the public at the meet-ing,” the press release adds. “Com-ment forms will also be available for those who would rather express themselves in writing rather than speaking to the meeting. The CVRD will turn over all of this information to the Ministry of Environment.”

The meeting happens Thursday, July 12 from 6:30 until 10 p.m.

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Vote may mark Vote may mark the beginning of the beginning of something bettersomething betterCatalyst:Catalyst: Optimism will take time to return Optimism will take time to return

Comment heard shortly after news broke that a creditor vote had saved Catalyst Paper from a bankruptcy sell-off: “That’s great news, I guess, until next year.”

And that is the caveat that will be attached to any mill talk in the foreseeable future.

Employees and pensioners have to be celebrating this morning. For them this is clearly a reprieve.

But for the greater community, the Crofton pulp mill has been troubled for a long time.

More than anything else, its troubles have been tied to the global market for the products it produces and those markets don’t change based on who is in charge of Crofton.

So forgive the Cowichan public if it is skeptical that those troubled mill stories are soon to be a thing of the past.

Optimism is not something a commu-nity can turn on and off.

But what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and the Catalyst saga has forced some changes on Cow-ichan that may have made us tougher.

The rst and foremost is it provided the impetus for North Cow-ichan to pare its reliance on the mill to reasonable levels. Not only has it forced residents to shoulder a larger portion of the commu-nity-building load, it has led to the early steps of the municipality’s bid to diversify by attracting new jobs and industries.

Second, it has forced those secondary businesses that had at-tached themselves to the mill like a remora to a shark to diversify and nd other sources of revenue as well.

Finally, it has forced Catalyst and its workers to reassess them-selves and their operation and become leaner, more focused and more dedicated.

Yes, optimism is not something easily turned off and on. That said, with this vote we can at least put our nger on the button.

This we likeThis we likeWe have been following Emily Zur-

rer’s career since she was a teen, so we have some insight into the hard work needed to become an Olympic athlete.

So we are very proud and happy to be able to report she will be represent-ing our community and our country on the world’s biggest stage.

It doesn’t hurt either, that she repre-sents us so well.

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tThis we don’tIt’s pretty easy to bash Duncan

council for voting itself what is — by anyone’s standard — a pretty hefty raise. It’s not the raise that’s at issue. It’s the amount.

Sure council had some catching up to do after refusing raises for the past 14 years. But this decision has essen-tially made it like that restraint never happened. Duncan taxpayers should be outraged.Emily Zurrer overcame some adversity to make this

summer’s Olympic soccer team.

We say:We say:Maybe some lessons were learned in the struggle

Aaron BichardNews Leader Pictorial

If you’ve taken a trip to the mainland via BC Ferries recently, the news that rider-ship levels hit a 21-year low was hardly news at all.

It’s been dif cult not to notice the cavernous car decks, empty as a passenger’s wallet, the line-ups at the cafeteria downgraded from never-ending to two-minute waits.

Neither was it shocking that, despite frequent, fast-and-furious fare increases, the sea faring corporation’s books were listing hard, leaking some $16 million into the coastal waters.

People on both sides of the water are staying home, the costs to cruise the waters too high to make it a feasible option.

Now, when it comes to business, I’m no Richard Branson. If I was I’d probably suggest kite-boarding entrepreneurs offer customers rides across the Strait on their backs.

No, my business sense is far from the sharp-

est harpoon on the Pequod, but I’d like to take a stab nonetheless at offering a solution to the ferry faeries who keep the boats running on time.

My quick x is so simple, it dates back to when ships rst started carrying paying pas-sengers — ll the boats.

In order to understand why we have empty ships sailing in the rst place, we need to rst go back to 1807 on an island on the other side of the continent.

It was then in New York that Jeremiah Thompson and a group of his Quaker compa-triots decided to take a risk and launch a busi-ness many believe changed the face of goods and people transport forever.

To be a merchant in New York waiting for goods to be shipped from England meant not knowing when your shipment would arrive. Crossing the Atlantic was an expensive propo-sition and the ships’ captains would wait until they had a full boat before they set sail.

These unpredictable delays made it hard for businessmen to keep promises, or to nd buy-

ers for their wares.Thompson and his crew came up with

the plan to create a line of packet ships that would set sail from New York and Liverpool, England twice a month on a xed schedule, regardless of whether the

ships were full.And so, the Black Ball Line was born, and

the ships kept their promise, delivering goods and people in a timely, scheduled manner.

This basic shift in thought from maximizing cargo space to a time-centric focus can be seen in all aspects of commerce and transportation today.

And it is one of the reasons why BC Ferries Coastal leviathans sail on a timed schedule, regardless if their bellies are lled with paying passengers or not.

Well, as fashionistas can attest, what is old can quickly become new again, and maybe it’s time for us to look back to a pre-Black Ball Line era in order to ll the boats.

With energy prices rising and the costs of transporting goods increasing, in many facets

of life people are looking to their ancestors’ ways to survive.

Chemicals are being tossed aside for organic, grow-your-own food. Groups of reskillers are popping up, learning to use the slower-paced, sustainable practices of yore.

Could BC Ferries offer a handful of sail-when-full boats to complement a reduced schedule of sailings? Sure, it may be incon-venient, but the fares on each full boat would cover the costs.

Alternatively, BC Ferries could encourage more passengers to use their services by lower-ing their rates.

But that’s just too obvious.Anyone have a used kite-board for sale?.

Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at [email protected].

Why don’t we sail our ferries when they are full?Why don’t we sail our ferries when they are full?

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Of cials handled school lockdown Of cials handled school lockdown very wellvery wellDear editor

I was very impressed how the matter of the Bench Elementary School lockdown was handled by both the police and the school. We had a bird’s-eye view as we live very close to the school. Thank you to all those involved who kept the students safe and diffused the situation so calmly. Alison Welsh Stephen, Cowichan Baycomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Flimmaking opportunity should not Flimmaking opportunity should not be missedbe missedDear editor

Given the amount of money that will be spent on hotel rooms and local wages I think the community will receive a lot of value from the lming of Cedar Cove in Maple Bay. If there is any chance of a TV series developing we should be as friendly and accommodating as comes so naturally to the valley. It is an op-portunity that should not be wasted. Rhoda Taylor, Duncancomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Legal advice already soughtLegal advice already soughtDear editor

As a history columnist, I see more than a wee bit red when history is twisted by lack of research. I was at the board of education meet-ing last week when Trustee Duncan Brown supported a motion to retain legal advice to question the legality of ring the Cowichan Valley board because it had chosen to send in a de cit budget. “I don’t think (asking for legal advice on the legality of ring) has ever been done before,” he said.

During question period and frustrated by a general misunderstanding of historical events, I reminded the board that in 1985, the provincial government challenged the Cowichan board in the Supreme Court of B.C. on the legality of its balanced budget vote which I, as chair, had declared passed even though the board voted 6-3 against. I did this with great respect for the law, because passing a balanced budget was, and is, a requirement of the School Act. Under the Act, individual opinions and decisions are respected, but the board as a corporate entity must respect the law. Our defence in court was that the School Act was against Canada’s Constitution, and removal of an elected board

was therefore illegal. We lost and a second vote resulted in the same outcome. An of cial trustee was appointed in our place and did an adequate job at the helm until a by-election was held almost a year later.

The current Cowichan Valley board of education chose the wrong year to do this. This year, there are higher revenues from the international student program, distributed learning, dual-credit program and rentals. This income, combined with a higher surplus at the end of the year, means no cuts are neces-sary. In fact, the board could start to put back programs it had lost. Given these facts, there is little to no support for the board from B.C.’s school trustees and a dearth of support from the general Cowichan Valley community. This board has made a naive political decision that will resonate through the Cowichan Valley for months, perhaps years, to come.Ann AndersenDuncan

Restoration trustees making a Restoration trustees making a needed statementneeded statementDear editor

I would like to offer my sincere support to the Cowichan school district board of trustees for presenting a restoration budget to the govern-ment. The trustees have done what many politi-cians do not: followed through on a campaign promise. This shows great courage considering the threats made by the government to re them. I have learned from personal experience how constant cuts have affected the educa-tion system. My children were victims of the Yount School closure and the A.B. Greenwell debacle. I would strongly urge the Minister of Education to consider this budget carefully and work to compromise with the Cowichan board.

Removing them from their positions would deny the families of the Cowichan district their democratic rights, to have locally elected representation.Melinda BrownLake Cowichan

Board majority betraying the good Board majority betraying the good faith of the minority trusteesfaith of the minority trusteesDear editor

My sympathies are with the four school trustees who stood by their principles and oath taken when elected to the school board. They spent their time, energy and money in the campaign to be elected as school trustees, only to nd later that a particular political agenda was already hatched. These four school trustees wanted to do the job they had promised to do, without seeking the upset of rebellion among the ranks. Their intentions were worthwhile, being responsible for the smooth operation of school board business.

They now nd themselves in the midst of turmoil and face termination as school trustees, should a de cit budget be submitted. Their dreams and visions of serving a vital communi-ty commitment for all that is good in education have been dashed.

It seems like a betrayal of what these four trustees believed in when they were elected.Morag M. GilchristDuncan

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Family doctors Family doctors working hard to working hard to address concernsaddress concernsIn my opinion:In my opinion: Surveys done, strat- Surveys done, strat-egies underway to provide better egies underway to provide better accessaccess

Both our board chair Dr. Jonathan Grif n and I were out of town, and I only became aware of your June 15 story about the pending closure of the Silverfern Walk-in Medical Clinic

upon my return. I’d like to take this opportunity to update you

on the work of the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice to ensure all residents of our community have access to primary care.

The CVDFP is one partner in a collaborative services committee which also includes the Ministry of Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and the Cowichan Community Health Network.

Together we are working on a plan to ensure everyone in the region has access to a regular primary care provider. Because we work col-laboratively, the health care solutions we develop will be both comprehensive and sustainable.

One of our early steps was to do a physician survey and a community survey.

This provided us with data about the gaps in care in our community from the perspective of both doctors and patients.

As a result of our research we have a clear picture of how many people have a family doctor, compared with the number who do not and are looking for one.

The reality is that a very small proportion of Cowichan region residents — just ve per cent — have no regular primary care provider.

Another 40 per cent do have a doctor but do not necessarily use this provider for all their health care needs.

In some cases, issues like transportation and of ce hours are barriers to people seeing their regular family doctors.

We are working to address this gap, and are hopeful we will soon have a solution to help patients in the Cowichan region who are without their own family doctor.

Strategies like our Cowichan Maternity Clinic are already making a difference. Since opening in March 2011, the clinic has provided pre- and post-natal care to 979 mothers.

We have delivered more than 328 babies, giv-ing them a good start in life. And we have been able to match 133 patients with family doctors to provide them and their babies with ongoing care in the community.

In addition, we are working to address issues such as of ce hours and transportation, and en-courage those who do have family doctors to see them rst for their health care needs rather than relying on walk-in clinics or ER visits.

Research has proven this kind of relationship with a single primary care provider results in better patient health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and reduced costs to the healthcare system because of fewer hospital and ER visits, fewer unnecessary tests and prescriptions, etc.Valerie Nicol is the executive director and attachment lead for Cowichan Division of Family Practice.

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Farm burn results in heated neighboursFarm burn results in heated neighboursPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Where there’s smoke, there’s ire as Saltair residents complained about heavy smoke from

a legal wastewood burn near the Porter Farm Thursday.

“It’s ridiculous because smoke’s smoke,” said Saltair’s Bart van Nor-den, sympathizing with folks with respiratory issues.

“If a developer can’t burn (trees and brush) when putting in a subdi-vision, how come a farmer can?”

That’s because of a provincial environment ministry exception in regional bylaws allowing burning on farm- and forestry lands, explained bylaw of cer Nino Morano of the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

“This farm’s in the agricultural land reserve.

“It lies with province to investigate if it’s burning on an appropriate day, or violating a re ban,” he said of the re measuring about two by three

metres.Right-to-farm legislation is provin-

cial and can’t be overridden by the CVRD, he explained.

Regional rules apply only to burn-ing on residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Morano noted the farmer has a pro-vincial burning permit, and outdoor venting was appropriate Thursday.

Agents with B.C.’s conservation of ce were unavailable for comment by deadline.

Fire issues can be reported to 1-877-952-7277.

Saltair clearing:Saltair clearing: Offi cials say by-the-book blaze permitted under B.C. agriculture law Offi cials say by-the-book blaze permitted under B.C. agriculture law


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“I’ve been truly blessed. If you make something, give back,” said Saunders.

“We help out with minor hockey, baseball, soccer, and tennis, plus school bands and academics,” Saunders, 77, told the News Leader Pictorial.

Valley wrestler Maegan Kuruvita recently received $500 from the foun-dation — amid about $9,000 awarded locally in the past year, according to board member Jim Tenhope.

The Saunders’ foundation also gave $1,000 to a local lad whose mom is dying of cancer.

“When you see things like that happen, it makes you appreciate life and it’s nice to be able to help,” said a benevolent Saunders, who never forgot happy times growing up in Duncan.

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great-grandchild.“Our family has done this all our

lives — we’ve been involved in things like building lacrosse boxes.

“There’s always kids and others in need — we also helped rebuild a school that burned down in Haiti.”

Tenhope gured the Saunders’ golf tourney, and the former Salvation Army tournament, have raised about $100,000 at the Cowichan golf course.

“Without (pro-manager) Norm Jack-son and having the golf tournament in Cowichan, we wouldn’t be making what we’re making.”

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“Requests come in, and we nd out about need,” explained Saunders, whose foundation also helped Olympic runner Simon Whit eld, and cyclist Ryder Hesjedal

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“I could see where you could do a world event at Shawnigan. The Kinsol Trestle is a goldmine — they could create a huge industry with it.

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brings in over $16 million a year.”Meanwhile, he’s happy helping

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“I get more out of it than the recipi-ents do — if you can give, do it and get involved; give a little time.”

Letters of funding requests can be sent to 1784 Old Island Highway, Victoria, B.C., V9B-1H8.

Don BodgerBob Saunders cheers on athletes coming into the nishing chute at the Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Triathlon.

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Gandhi quickly comes to mind when meeting VIU’s senior graduate, Dave Ahluwalia Paul.

He lacks the Indian icon’s round-rim glasses and simple

white clothing, but Punjab-native Paul has Gandhi’s same wise demeanour and childlike wonder.

By treating everyone like friends, Paul, 77, has gained respect from everyone at VIU, from professors to pupils.

“I have no problem getting along with anybody,” the Duncan grandfather of four said, sipping tea in his living room.

“I boost students’ morale, and tell them to give their opinions; that’s why they like me and want to sit beside me.”

Those virtues, plus hard work, earned the lifelong learner a bachelor of arts degree, with distinction, and minors in English and psychol-ogy at VIU’s spring convocation, the eldest of 626 grads. Paul also landed on the dean’s honour list with an impressive grade-point average of 3.67.

“I started with Grade 8 English,” the retired Crofton millwright told the News Leader Pictorial.

His love affair with VIU began 15 years ago when taking a computer science course at

Cowichan’s former Malaspina College.Then Paul — who came to Canada in 1969

as a veteran machinist- tter — enrolled in VIU’s Adult Basic Education English courses.

“I thought I should improve my English, then a friend said ‘Come to my psychology class.’”

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similarities between his Hindu faith and beliefs of First Nations people.

“We were living in the wilderness in India, as Natives here did,” he said.

Sharing his life experiences made Paul a favourite among classmates and instructors, including English prof Ian Whitehouse.

He saw spiritual comparisons between Hin-duism and Christianity, said Paul.

Whitehouse suggested Paul pursue a degree with a double minors in English and psychol-ogy — areas his student enjoyed.

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courtesy David Ahluwalia PaulDuncan’s David Auluwalia Paul celebrates his status as Vancouver Island University’s oldest graduate earlier this month during commencement cermonies at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo.

You’re never too old to learnYou’re never too old to learnSchool’s oldest this year: School’s oldest this year: Cowichan Cowichan man graduates from VIU at age 77man graduates from VIU at age 77

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Growth through interaction key to Paul’s philosophyGrowth through interaction key to Paul’s philosophyfrom previous page

Paul’s passion for nding similarities in everyone matched his fascination with existential concepts of the human mind, and one’s Earthly purpose.

“Interaction is how you learn about other cultures. By talking about our similarities is how we can be united.”

Paul’s yearn to learn earned him the 2011 Mike Cole-man Citizenship Award, given to a top VIU student.

“Mike Coleman’s a multi-cultural man like (late Canadian prime minister Pierre) Trudeau — and VIU has an excellent record of (respecting) human rights,” Paul said.

With a BA under his belt, Paul — a swimmer — is pursuing more computer courses this fall, plus creative-writing instructor Jay Ruzesky’s course on how to write a memoir.

“This university has a charming personality. It is beautiful, sensible, and appealing.

“These teachers are my strength, and staff treats me like a somebody,” Paul beamed of his senior-student status.

“If I can do it, anyone can.”

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Seniors Good LifeOLD FASHONED TENNIS

South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club members dressed in period out- ts for the 125th anniversary tea at the club Sunday. The group of

ladies, from left: Sue Fryer, Pat Miller, Lillian Lamb and Catherine Hughes, moved around the court pretty well in the long gowns. Far right, Miller hammers a left-handed serve. Middle left, Lamb makes a backhanded return and Fryer is simply smashing as she heads to the net. Tennis and tea brought people from as far away as Calgary. Events at the club continue throughout the summer, but you won’t be seeing players dressed like this again for the Vancouver Island grasscourt championships this weekend.

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H.W. Wallace251 Jubilee St.

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RETTIG, Werner JohannIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Werner Rettig, beloved husband, father and Opa. He died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, June 8, 2012. He leaves behind his loving wife Carol of 55 years, 3 children: Nadine, Marilyn (Ben), Allen (Carolynn), and 6 grandchildren: Thomas, Frank, Linden, Mallory, Olivia and Erica. Also left to grieve are his brother Gunther (Selma)

and family in Germany. Werner was born March 15,1931 in Rimbach, Germany to father Johannes and mother Ottilie. When he was a small child his family moved to Weinheim, Germany where Werner attended school and trained as an electrician. Werner immigrated to Canada by ship when he was just 20 years old, arriving in Halifax in November 1951. He worked his way west eventually settling for a few years in the town of Youbou where he found employment at BCFP. He met other German and Austrian immigrants and formed many lifelong friendships during those early days. Youbou is also where he met his soul mate Carol. The couple later moved to Honeymoon Bay where Werner was employed by WFI. In 1969, Werner and Carol fi nally settled on their own piece of paradise in the Lake Cowichan area. Werner was an industrial electrician by trade but he wore numerous hats. He built a sawmill, cut his own lumber, built his home, greenhouse, many outbuildings and pieces of furniture. He was an inventor and if he needed something, he could just manufacture it. After retiring he took a welding course, learned how to self publish and has 3 ebooks under several companies notably – xinxii.com (One more plug for you Dad). He never stopped learning. Aside from his family, he was most proud of his gardens. He was an amazing organic gardener feeding his family year round. In 1984 he won an award in the fi rst Harrowsmith Garden Contest. He also developed his own organic fertilizer that he was eager to share with any like minded gardener. The recipe has appeared in the local newspaper and can be found on the link to www.hwwallacecbc.com. Werner was very family oriented and extremely proud and supportive of us all. He was hard working but always had the time to spend with us. We will dearly miss his stories, his laughter, his love of life and of us. He was a man of great integrity and intellect. After living through World War II as a young boy, his dearest wish has been for world peace. To us he was one in a million. Many thanks to Dr. Kerswell, Dr. Pewarchuk, Dr. Code and Lorene Benoit. The Lake Cowichan Fireman were amazing, as were the ambulance crew. Also thanks to the wonderful staff at Cowichan District Hospital. In celebration of Werner's love of gardening, and in lieu of fl owers, the family asks that you plant something in your garden. A private gathering for family and friends will be held in Werner’s garden in July.

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METCALF, KathleenSept. 20, 1923- June 16, 2012

It is will great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Kathleen at age 88 at home.Left to cherish her memory are her children Joan and Donna (Bolton), only grandchild Bobby Bolton (Kim). Respecting Kathleen’s wishes there will be no memorial service. There will be a Tea held on

Sunday July 1st from 11am – 3:00pm. At Misty Acres Farm and Kennel, 3436 Drinkwater Road in Duncan.In Lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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NEFF, Elizabeth Edith (Betty) nee Turnbull

Born October 23, 1914 – died June 15, 2012.A twin daughter of prairie pioneers Gordon and Inga Turnbull, she grew up near Kindersley, Saskatchewan but has lived on Vancouver Island since 1944.

Her husband Russell predeceased her in 1970.

Survived by daughter Brita (Bill) Zuk, son Jim (Sheila)

Neff, grandchildren Duane (Bettina) Nickull, Laurel (Peter) Whitaker, Shannon (Bill) Jany, Adrienne Neff (Tyler), six great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren Robb, Darren, Lisa and Kari Zuk their spouses and children as well as many nieces, nephews and their descendants.

Betty was a survivor of the Great Depression, a lover of family, fl owers and social justice. No service by request. There will be a private family memorial at a later date.

Flowers gratefully declined – donations to the charity of one’s choice.

Special Thanks to the staff at the Chemainus Health Care Centre and Dr. Tanis Morris.

“Ah, Love! could thou and I with Fate conspireTo grasp this sorry Scheme of Things entire, Would not we shatter it to bits -- and thenRe-mould it nearer to the Heart’s Desire!”- Omar Khayyam

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GREGUS, WilliamJuly 26, 1926 – June 23, 2012 Bill was a loving husband that will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years Ludmilla. He leaves behind his children Marian (Allan), Gordon (Connie), Karen (Claude), also his precious grandchildren Ryan, Stephanie, Brad, Lauren, Alex and Dari. He also leaves behind his many jokes and handyman tools. Bill emigrated from Europe to

Canada in 1949 with his mother and one of his brothers to join his father who had immigrated earlier. One brother and his sister stayed in Europe. Ludmilla joined Bill in Canada in 1955. He spent his working years as a Trimmerman in the Mill in Honeymoon Bay. In his later years he enjoyed family, friends, food, hockey and yard work. Thanks to the staff at Cowichan District Hospital for their supportive care of dad. Special thanks to Amber for her exceptional caring nature at 9.05pm. There will be a celebration of life on Wednesday 27th June 2012 at 1pm at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be shared online at www.sandsfuneral.com.

OomenArend “JohnAA n””

October 4, 1939 ~ June 17, 2012O 122

A Celebration of Life for John will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue,stle Avenue,

n Saturday, June 30th aNanaimo on at 1:00 p.m.

Sands ~ Nanaimo

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Pontious, DelmaJuly 30, 1941- June 23, 2012

On Saturday June 23rd Delma peacefully passed away in Cowichan District Hospital at the age of 70 years. Delma is survived by loving husband Ed, children Ron (Tammy) Green, Brian (Bonnie) Green, Monty (Barb) Green, Bonnie (Troy) Williams. Grandchildren Jason, Tanya, Zach, Nick, Lena, Laura, Richard, Alex, Jared, Kaitlyn, Kelly and Stephanie and ten

great grandchildren. Sisters Olive, Pat, Frances, Helen and brother Jim. Delma was born in Westlock, Alberta and was married to Edwin Pontious on November 17, 1984.Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Delma’s Life on Wednesday June 27th at 2:00PM at Glenora Community Hall, 3660 Glenora Road in Glenora.In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

CAZA, Dylan KevinPassed away suddenly on June 20, 2012 in his 21st year. Much loved son of Keith and Bev, brother of Brooke, cherished grandson of Kay Caza. Dearly missed by friends and family.In keeping with Dylan's wishes there will be no service.Please feel welcome to visit the family at their home to refl ect and share memories of Dylan's life."Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories"

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IN MEMORIAM

Eric John BlaskoJune 2, 1981July 4, 2007

You have been gone5 long years and

We miss you everyday

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CARDS OF THANKS

LUVIN’ COUNTRY KARAOKE

Would like to thank all the wonderful singers,

and listeners, who have made our

Wednesday evenings at the Eagles Lounge on

Boys Road, so enjoyable.We will be taking a

summer break during which time we’ll update

our song books and will return on

Wednesday, Sept. 5th at 7:30 pm.

We look forward to seeing all our friends

and hopefully some new ones too.If you love to sing,

come & join the fun. Our only requirement is that you enjoy yourself!

Have a great summer and

“See you in September”(That’s a good song too!)

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MARGARET MILES invitesyou to “Our Studio Shop” ofPottery & Paintings openingJuly 3 to 9 inclusive, daily 10 -4, 1748 Prospect Road, MillBay. (250)743-4742

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“Peter McCulloch – Family”

Peter and I often talked about our “team”. If you in any way walked with us during his long journey with Lewy Body Dementia, my family and I thank you for being there with your acts of random kindness, concern, love, support and prayers.

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Community Welcome David Duncan 746-4236Diana Chemainus 246-4463Pat Mill Bay 748-6740Ladine Lake Cowichan 932-4664

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Deliver the News Leader Pictorialon Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP

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MAPLE BAY153951 – Thomson Terr (49 papers)

CHEMAINUS455852 – Cook, Douglas, Garner, Victoria

(54 papers)455855 – 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)

354275 – Ravenhill, Skrimshire (42 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)

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Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting

Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans

are available at woodlandgardens.ca or

phone 250-339-6901

Duncan Daze Volunteers

Wanted!

Help make one of Cowichan Valley’s largest outdoor celebration spectacular! Get involved with the

excitement at this year’s Duncan Daze!

A range of volunteer opportunities are available

including:

traffi c control, activity leaders,

setup, take-down, information, and more! Volunteer shifts are 4 hours and you may work as many

or as few as you like between

Wednesday July 11th and

Saturday July 14th.

Contact the Duncan BIA at: [email protected]

or (250) 715-1700

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0940042 B.C. Ltd. dba Island Concrete Pumping Notice to all Ready Mix clients, fi nishers, contractors and customers. We have changed our number to toll free: 1-877-950-7867 (PUMP). Landline: 250-586-2738. Fax: 250-586-2739. Email: [email protected] Manager/Sales: Pete Dekens cell: 250-616-1228. Please call us for any concrete pumping needs or questions. Thank you for supporting Island Concrete Pumping.

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: A remote key for Volkswagen. Please come to Aha Sushi at Duncan Village Green Mall.

FOUND at Cherry Point Beach, right after the super moon, a digital camera. Call to identify (250)733-2572

FOUND - Ford key (possibly with a chip) & remote in West-holme near Westhill Rd. Can be claimed at the News Lead-er Pictorial offi ce, next to Buckerfi elds.

FOUND - ONE TOYOTA KEY April 23, 2012, on Chippewa Rd, Duncan.

FOUND Silver custom made ring (wide band) with engrav-ing. Found Monday June 4th on Islay St. Call to identify, 250-746-4471. Can be claimed at the Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 Trans Cana-da Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds.

FOUND Toyota key with re-mote, 2 smaller keys & a cloth tag with glass beads, found on Wilmot-Koksilah June 19, 2012

HONDA keys found - A black leather zippered key holder containing Honda keys and a couple of others (one marked Chateau) were found approx May 15 on Cowichan Bay Rd, between Wessex & Bench. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial offi ce, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds.

KEYS FOUND - 2 keys on ring with a Peter Baljet leather tag. Found Saturday morning, May 12 in the gravel parking lot near bridge on Allenby Road. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial offi ce, next to Buckerfi elds.

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LOST AND FOUND

KEYS FOUND, March 20/12 in Safeway parking lot. 4 small keys on a very large metal ring. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial offi ce, #2 - 5380 TCH, next to Buck-erfi elds.

KEYS FOUND, Tues April 9, 2012, 2 brass keys on a round ring with a metal frog tag. Found on river walk near fi sh hatchery. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, next to Bucker-fi elds.

LOST 1 pair of round grandfa-thers glasses in a brown leath-er case, at the head of the Sherman Road path (TC Trail), between Sherman & Walmart. REWARD. (250)715-5563

LOST, June 16, large black Stanley tool box, full of car-pentry + misc tools. Fell off back of truck on highway be-tween Chemainus & Red Rooster. (250)210-1240

LOST, possibly Maple Bay Rd. Harley Key with remote. RE-WARD. (250)391-1404

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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MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers. 2 years experi-ence required. $5000 sign-onbonus. Terms and conditionsapply. Competitive wages.Contact: Dana Watson [email protected], Fax 780-484-8800

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FOODSAFE AT Island SavingsCentre, June 30 & July 28courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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AUSTRALIA/NEW Zealand dairy, beef, sheep, crop enter-prises have opportunities fortrainees to live & work DownUnder. Apply now! Ph:1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavatorand labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be givento operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road andlease construction. Lodgingand meals provided. The workis in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testingrequired. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required for busy mechanicaland maintenance shop inbeautiful Campbell River, BC.Vehicle inspection ticket anasset. Please email resume [email protected].

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COBBLE HILL TAXI lookingfor part time drivers with class4, any shifts. Call Leona orGord 250-743-5555.

DOBSON’S Glass Ltd - Look-ing for an experienced sealedunit measurer and installer.Please drop off your resumewith Ralph at 186 Ingram St.

EXPERIENCED PARTS per-son required for progressiveauto/industrial supplier. Hiredapplicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses plus moving allowanc-es. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store islocated 2.5 hours N.E. of Ed-monton, Alberta. See our com-munity at:LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: SapphireAuto, Box 306, Lac La Biche,AB, T0A 2C0. Email:[email protected].

Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualifi ed two

way radio technician. 2 years experience preferred

Wage to be determined by experience.

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RCA REQUIRED for 3 over-night shifts per week (36hrs).Call Laurie (250)746-9641.

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STARCK, Rylan James, Ar-rived on Father’s Day, June 17th @ 18:45 pm. weighing 7 lbs. 13.5 oz., to proud parents Rick & Karen (nee Gillis), and his loving Big Sister, Kacie. Thank You to the Nurses at the Cowichan Hospital Mater-nity Ward, and especially to Dr. Ann Thompson who has now delivered both of our chil-dren.

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WE REQUIRE ADULT RELIEF CARRIERS IN THE COWICHAN VALLEY.

What you must have: • Must have insured, reliable vehicle

What you’ll be doing: • Door to door delivery of the News Leader

Pictorial • Pickup papers from warehouse and

deliver papers to homes on assigned route(s)

When we will need you: • Be available on-call for Wednesday and

Friday deliveries

What you receive: • Each route is paid a per piece rate • Fuel bonus • A HUGE THANK YOU!

If this is something you are interested in, please contact:

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CASUAL/ON CALL OFFICE SUPPORT WORKER The City of Duncan invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications, and abilities for the position of Casual/On Call Office Support Worker. Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will be required to perform a broad range of administration, reception, customer service, accounting and office duties.

For a complete description, including desired education, skills and abilities, please visit our website at www.duncan.ca/duncan_city_hall/duncan_jobs.htm.

This is a casual/on call union position with an hourly rate of $23.75 (2012 rate), and an additional twelve (12%) percent of the gross wage in lieu of benefits.

A cover letter and complete resume of experience, qualifications and 3 references, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on July 4, 2012. Please send to the attention of Marisa Paitson, CGA – Accountant/Office Manager, City of Duncan, 200 Craig St, Duncan, BC, V9L 1W3 or by email to [email protected]

HELP WANTED

Outside Sales Representative

Knowledge of doors and building products necessary. Contract sales experience

and exceptional organizational and

communication skills benefi cial.

Yard Person Experience necessary. Must

be physically fi t and must appreciate your customers.

Forklift certifi cation an asset. All applicants must have a

valid class 5 driver’s license.

Apply in person to Mark at 7281 Trans Canada Hwy,

Duncan. No phone calls please.

PIONEER HOUSE now hiring FT/PT Line cook. Apply with resume to Mark or Matt, 4675 TC Hwy, Duncan, B.C. or by email: [email protected]

RUMOURS Body Piercing Sale, all pierces $45. Wow! In-cludes jewellery. Book now (250)709-2313

HELP WANTED


HELP WANTED

RV TechnicianRequired

Must be tradedTech or similar tradeExperience requiredBenefi ts, Great Work

Environment.New facility

Drop off resumes in person to

Greg’s RV5285 Polkey Road

Duncan

SALESPERSON - Multi tasker with computer and data entry skills. Apply at Taya’s Treas-ures, 438B Trans Canada Hwy. Call (250)709-9933.

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Me-chanic. Position comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For de-tails visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email: [email protected]

HELP WANTED


HELP WANTED

SCUBA DIVERS

Hiring F/T and seasonal, Certifi ed WCB Unrestricted Scuba Divers, with valid First Aid, O2 Therapy & Medical. If interacting with tourists, caring for and showcasing marine specimens, as well as performing routine main-tenance work on one of Vic-toria’s iconic tourist attrac-tions is for you.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

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.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

UNIQUE HOMEHEALTH CARE

Currently hiring mature exp’d Care Providers.

24 hr availability, Valid drivers licence.

Phone (250)715-1094

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

COOKS NEEDED

Marquise is looking for P/T & F/T Cooks to join our team at a care facility located on Vancouver Island. Candi-dates must have previous cooking experience and Red Seal certifi cation or Cook pa-pers is an asset. A criminal records check, FoodSafe, TB Test and Hep A/B shots required upon hire.

Please send resumesto: 1099.marquise@

hiredesk.net

EXPERIENCED Full-Time Cook needed immediately. Dwight Intl is looking for some-one responsible, enthusiastic and can work under limited su-pervision preparing nutritious meals for Middle & High School aged students. Com-pensation: $14-$16/hour based on experience. Apply with resume to [email protected]

OINCOME PPORTUNITY

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

HELP WANTED


TRADES, TECHNICAL

EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Me-chanic, Field and Shop Fabri-cation, Refrigeration Mechanic, Plumbers/Pipefi tters. Overtime and benefi t Package. Email re-sumes to: [email protected]: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140

OIL BURNER Technician Plumber/Gasfi tter, 4th Class Power Engineer required in Yellowknife, NT. Journeyper-son, bondable and own hand tools. Resume: k.leonardis@ jslmechanical.com

STEEL FABRICATORS

Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal Certifi cation immediately.

CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and

benefi ts.Please forward resumes to

Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to:

[email protected]

TECHS LIVE Large in Alberta! Moving/training/tool allowanc-es. Great wages. Full bene-fi ts. Investment program. Go Auto has 30 dealerships/18 brands. Apply now! [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS

Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _

make a difference? Contact us, and together we

can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers

Grow Community.250-748-2133

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

WWORK ANTED

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

SLIM DOWN For summer! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic to-day! 1-800-854-5176.

HELP WANTED

Looking for a NEW job?www.bcjobnetwork.com


PERSONAL SERVICES

HOLISTIC HEALTH

BEST MASSAGE, on Vancou-ver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. Call or text 250-510-1963

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM

Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate

interest regardless of your credit! Qualify Now To Be Debt

Free 1-877-220-3328Licensed,

Government Approved,BBB Accredited.

DEBT RELIEF- We’ll help you get a fresh start! No interest, low payments. Call 250-812-6767 or 1-866-995-3122,

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free con-sultation. Toll-free 1-877-556-3500. www.mydebtsolution.com

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

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

HAIRSTYLISTS

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

LEGAL SERVICES

A PARDON/WAIVER for work and/or travel? Guaranteed fast, affordable, criminal record removal. Call for free consultation. Qualify today and save $250 (limited time of-fer). 1-800-736-1209, www.pardonsandwaivers.ca. BBB Accredited.


PERSONAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

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

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

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

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

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

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PETS AND LIVESTOCK

PET CARE SERVICES

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FARM EQUIPMENT

1969 TD 5 CAT 4 cyl diesel.Runs well. 4 in 1 bucket, excfor your acreage or hobbyfarm. $3700. (250) 746-9570

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

FRIENDLY FRANK

COMPOSTER, GOOD condi-tion, oval, black, $15. Salmonjars, $3/dozen, no lids. Call(250)245-4870.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewoodlegally obtained during forestrestoration, large cords. Helprestore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

JEWELS, FURS

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


GARAGE SALES

DUNCAN, Kiwanis Village Garage Sale, 750 Trunk Rd, 9-2, June 30th. Baking, Jams & much more. Many tables are set up in our Rec room. Hot Dogs, Chips, Coffee. Look for yellow balloons

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, please drop it off at 1383 Ma-ple Bay Rd.DUNCAN, Sat June 30, 8-2, 6324 Highwood Dr. (off Maple Bay Rd.) Power tools, oak desk, bed, toys, household ++DUNCAN, Sat June 30, 8-2, 760 Watson St. off Mckinstry. Small boat, elec motor, tires & tools, countertop DW, compact fridge. House & patio furniture +

DUNCAN, Sat & Sun June 30 & July 1, 8-3, 2333 Trillium Terrace off Lakes. Crafter’s Alert! Loads of things!

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE

SALES* Great bargains

* All local, in COWICHAN!

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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!!

Sale Ends Soon! Netbook Sale $150, Wii systems $70, Jewelry 40% OFF, digital cameras $20 OFF, all tools 20% OFF plus much more.

430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

NOW OPEN Vintage/designer clothing section, 50% off, Sim-ple Bay, 511 Canada Ave.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS for sale. Need some extra storage or workspace? Alpine Steel Buildings is an authorized Me-tallic Builder. Kelowna compa-ny with 1300+ sold. 1-800-565-9800.www.alpinesteelbuildings.com

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-estab-lished business only $129,000 email: [email protected]

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. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or

250-745-3387.

Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $616,000. 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.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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.

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

3282 River Road. Chemainus estate 4 bdrm, 3 bath, full undeveloped basement home on 5.6 acres. Offered to $598,000. More info at: johnbooth.agentsites.point2.comor John Booth, Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty 250-245-2252 (Ladysmith).

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.

REAL ESTATE

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

OTHER AREAS

20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Moun-tain Views! Money Back Guar-antee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953.www.sunsetranches.com

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).

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

COWICHAN BAY, studio apt, laundry-kitchen. Great ocean-view. $800 incl util’s. N/S,N/P. July 1. (250)597-3140

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

DUNCAN

1 bdrm suites $590

& studio suites $520

Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus

route. Updated; new fl ooring, new paint & some new fi x-

tures. Heat/hot water includ-ed. NS/NP. Refs.

(250)748-3729

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, $850 in-cludes utilities. NS/NP. Avail July 1st. Call Gerry (250)746-4144 or (250)715-6218.

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

DUNCAN- BRIGHT 2 bdrm condo in secure bldg w/eleva-tor, F/S, D/W, W/D. N/S. $850 mo + utils. Available immed. Call 250-710-0881.

DUNCAN in town, avail now, quiet 2 bdrm apt. 6 appliances, $850-$900. 250-246-6626 or 250-746-4016

DUNCAN: LARGE bright, 2 bdrm condo on Dingwall. F/S, D/W, in suite laundry with stor-age. 3rd fl oor, secure entry. Walk to shopping, VIU. $830. Call 250-746-5669.

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, pets ok, large yard, parking, on bus route, laundry. $560. (Immed). 250-210-0756.

Large 1 bdrm apt, heat incl. NS/NP, no partiers, would suit mature single person. $575/m + DD, P/U application @ 5209 TCH, Tues-Thurs.

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.

MAPLE GROVE APTS.3271 Cowichan Lake Rd

2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

*Heat & Hot water included*Family oriented*Clean & quiet

*Renovated units*Indoor Pets welcome

*Onsite Laundry Facilities_____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

NEAR NEW, 2 bedroom, cen-trally located, 5 appliances, adult orientated building, available June 1, NS/NP. $750.00/m 250-748-9622.

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

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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

RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUNCAN: OFFICE/Retailspace available Aug. 1st. 600sq ft, 2 parking stalls, separatewashroom. 121 First St. Call250-701-7178.

COTTAGES

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

SKUTZ FALLS area: Cottageon 3 acre fenced property.Avail. July 15th, $850/mo.Incld’s propane/satellite TV,pets welcome. 250-749-4780.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2-STORY 1/2 Duplex on Wil-son Ave., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrgrec room, 1 car garage. 3appls, $1000. (250)746-7935.

CHEMAINUS. 1-BDRM lowerlevel. Private entrance, oceanview. NP/NS. Utils incld. $700.(250)416-0062.

CROFTON, oceanview. Must be seen! Large bright, cleannewer 2 bdrm duplex, F/S,$750/mo. 250-246-4257

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5appl’s. Fenced back yard.NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. AvailJuly 1st. 250-748-9059

Duplex: 2 bdrm, lower level,F/S, W/D, fenced yard, onLane Rd. N/S, N/P. $850/mAvail July 1. (250)748-0102

FREE RENT. Crofton: Top fl oor, 2 bdrm, ocean view, bal-cony, in 4plex. F/S, sharedW/D, $650 mo + util’s.(250)246-3773, (250)324-3430IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hy-dro included $950/mo. No pets.Avail now. 250-701-1937.

LAKE COWICHAN- reno’d 2bdrm, sxs duplex, F/S, quietrural setting. $600 + utils. Call250-749-4061.

MAPLE BAY, Great waterfrontviews, 2 bdrm, 4 appl’s. N/S,N/P, $1000. Avail now. Ref’s.(250)370-1469

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

4 BDRM MOBILE Home- #29-2055 Koksilah Rd, Cow-ichan Bay. $975+utils. Petsneg.July 1. Mel 250-597-0617. [email protected]

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

Go West Books: Bookkeep-ing, payroll, all gov’t remittanc-es, WCB, by Simply Account-ing. Call today (250)710-4709

CARPENTRY

DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. - 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

Window WashingGutter Cleaning

Pressure WashingYard Cleaning

Junk Haul awayFree estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

CLEANING SERVICES

House cleaning available. Discount for seniors. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-709-2505


COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Seniors’

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

FREE COMPUTER phone support. 9am - 1pm. Help Computers. (250)748-5640

ELECTRICAL

1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).

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

FENCING


GARDENING

CHACHI’S YARD WORKS -General yard clean up, lawn & yard maintenance, mowing, weed trimming, raking leaves, small bush & tree pruning, small hauling jobs, Seniors Discount, call/text: 250-732-8464

PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscap-ing, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

WINDOWS & Gutters. Call Dave, (250)889-5794.

HANDYPERSONS

ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, car-pentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A1 Hauling/Delivery

(250) 510-4745Lowest Price Guarantee

* Furniture/Appliances * Yard Waste/Brush * Junk/Clutter Removal * Tenancy Left-Overs * Construction Debris

Moving Jobs Welcome

WE’RE ON THE WEB


HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Duncan Day Labour Inc.provides a dependable,

hardworking team of labourers with all different types of experience and skills that will meet your needs. Flat hourly rates

www.duncandaylabour.com (250) 510-2303

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

CISTERN CLEANING! Pres-sure and hand-washing. Fresh water refi ll available. Free esti-mates. 250-954-2005

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washing

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343


LANDSCAPING

Quality Landscape Construction

* Stone Retaining Walls* Landscape Design

www.islandpacifi clandscaping.ca (250) 701-8319

& MOVING STORAGE

BUDGET MOVING, clean 1 Ton cube van & 2 men. Rea-sonable rates! (250)743-2714.

MALTA. CENTRAL ISLAND moves to Victoria. BBB mem-ber. Toll free 1(866)224-2754.

PAINTING

EXPERIENCED PAINTER with an eye for detail. Affordable rates and friendly service. 250-701-2224.

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.


STUCCO/SIDING

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

SWIMMING POOLS/HOT TUBS

POOL & SPA Maintenance & repair. Supplies & equipment.Competitive prices. Call Max(250)732-4158.

TREE SERVICES

Libra Tree Service, fully in-sured, professional tree care,Certifi ed Arborist, aerial lift,chipper. Grant Haynes(250) 748-4449 Free est’s

Service Directory


RENTALS

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

CROFTON- 2 bdrms. Newly reno, new appls, F/S, W/D, ev-erthing inside is new. Vaulted ceilings, covered deck. Locat-ed in family park. Avail now. $875. Call for appt 250-246-1810 or 250-210-1006 cell.

MODULAR HOMES

JUNE SPECIALBrand New 16’ Wide Modular

Homes. From $69,900Double Wide Modular

1350 sq ft from $99,[email protected]

HOMES FOR RENT

9914 WILLOW St- 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, $1200. Ardent Prop-erties, (250)753-0881.www.ardentproperties.comCOWICHAN BAY, 3 bdrm mo-bile, 5 appl’s, $875/mo. Avail July 1. (250) 746-6974DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, in town, 446 Howard Ave., 4 appl’s! Gas fp, blinds. Deck, carport, shed. NS,NP. Year lease. $1250. (250) 748-2424LAKE COWICHAN- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, wood stove, lrg deck & yrd, W/D. NS/NP. Avail July 1. $1000. 1-(403)254-2558.LAKEFRONT YOUBOU. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 level exec home. 5 appls, fi replace, lrg deck. Near a 10 acre park. Level beach. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $1200. 250-748-0242.MILL BAY 2 bdrm House on scenic acreage. Incls F/S, W/D hookup, small fenced yard NS/NP, $800. 250-743-2187.MILL BAY. 3-bdrm, 1 bath. Quiet road, large yard. N/S. Lease. $1200. (250)361-7440.SHAWNIGAN LAKE. 2-bdrm, near amenities, schools & beach. 5 appl’s, private entr. NP/NS. $975./mo. Avail. now. (250)743-5513, (250)213-3681SHAWNIGAN LAKE. 3-bdrm, near amenities, schools & beach. 5 appl’s, yard. Priv. ent. NP/NS. $1250/m. Avail. now. (250)743-5513, (250)213-3681SHAWNIGAN LAKE, close to village, 6 appls, 3 bdrm house, recently reno’d, N/P, N/S, $1100 mo. (250)743-4478.WHARNCLIFFE RD Clean & well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, back patio, fi ve unit com-plex. FS/WD, fenced small garden. 1 yr lease $1200 + some util. Avail now. Call 250-701-7217.

OFFICE/RETAIL

1500 Sq ft, prime ground fl oor retail/offi ce space. Lrg win-dows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880DOWNTOWN 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. 604-820-8929Mill Bay: Approx. 720 sq ft of offi ce/retail. Phone 250-743-3881 or 250-748-7266

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Cowichan Valley Mustangs swept a doubleheader from the Chilliwack Cou-gars Sunday to move ve games over the .500 mark.

The Mustangs defeated the Cougars 4-1 and 4-3 at Evans Park in Duncan to improve their regular-season record to 17-12 in the B.C. Minor Midget AAA Baseball League.

Trevor Read went the distance on the mound in the rst game. “He pitched a really good game,’’ said manager Lorne LaFleur.

Shortstop Dustin Jordan had a strong game, turning a couple of double plays and bringing in two runs with a single in the fth inning.

The Mustangs fell behind 1-0 in the second game until the fth inning but then scored four consecutive runs over two innings for a comfortable lead. Jace Brown hit a double to the fence to open things up.

The Cougars made things interesting with two runs in the seventh, but the Mustangs held on.

Cory Dewar was the winning pitcher in the second game.

Pitching has been the strong suit for the Mustangs this season, with Read, Dewar and Devon Geary carrying the load of late and Robert Busch providing support. Quinten Ogden and Trizden Abram are expected back

from injury soon to strengthen the pitching staff even more.

“We kind of knew we were pretty good in pitching,’’ said LaFleur. “Usu-ally we try to get as many guys throw-ing as we can. We’ve usually always got guys that have a fair bit of mound experience.’’

The Mustangs are among a tight group of teams hovering around third and fourth place.

“We’re all within a couple of games,’’ said LaFleur. “Victoria’s the one that’s right up there. Victoria’s

right at the top.’’The Mustangs are in Kamloops on

the Canada Day weekend for a tourna-ment. Their rst game is against the Calgary Longhorns.

They return to league play the fol-lowing week against West Kelowna in Surrey.

“It just takes a bit to scratch over that .500 mark,’’ said LaFleur. “It’s always a struggle.

“The kids are happy. They’re play-ing well. Hopefully we’ll just keep doing what we’re doing.’’

Youth AthleteYouth Athleteof the Weekof the Week

Haeley Lowe

You can add water polo to Haeley Lowe’s list of specialty sports. Lowe,

14, started training this year with the Saanich Water Polo School. “I

tried out and they asked me if I wanted to be on the provincial team

going to nationals,’’ she said. Lowe, of course, said yes and went to the

nationals in Winnipeg where she helped her team to ninth place. “There

was a lot of hard teams,’’ said Lowe. She’s also been an avid swimmer

with the Cowichan Valley Breakers for six seasons. Lowe has improved

dramatically each year, qualifying for provincials three of the last four

years. She also competed in B.C. School Sports high school swimming

the last two years. Lowe’s U15 Silver soccer team went undefeated and

she’s also actively training to be a lifeguard among her many pursuits.view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger

Mustangs continue hot streakMustangs continue hot streak

Wilkinson plays a round to rememberWilkinson plays a round to remember

Don BodgerFingertip control is executed by Trevor Read, as he res toward home plate in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Chilliwack to open a doubleheader.

Sweep success:Sweep success: Team Team vaults to fi ve games over vaults to fi ve games over .500 with two more wins.500 with two more wins


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Ups and downs are expected in any sport and the Cowichan Val-ley Junior B Thunder lacrosse team isn’t

immune.But even coach Josh Van Wieren

has to marvel when his team brings its A game with all its best players available and what a difference it makes on the oor in the eventual nal result.The Thunder has been riding out

the highs and lows, trying not to get too worked up either way depending on player availability.

June 11 saw the Thunder at its best in an 8-2 shellacking of the Nanaimo Timbermen at home.

“That game was a solid 58 minutes of lacrosse, for sure,’’ said Van Wieren. “That was de nitely our A lineup. We had our third years.’’

That hasn’t been the case in most other recent games due to a variety of factors.

“It could have been an 8-0 or 10-0 nal,’’ said Van Wieren. “We com-

pletely outplayed them. Every aspect of the game was Cowichan lacrosse — Cowichan everything.’’

The Thunder also had a decent out-ing in a previous home game against the Westshore Bears, but lost 8-5.

Goalkeeper Derek Anderson rolled his ankle but played anyway, although it kept him out of the lineup in a later game.

The Thunder has not fared well in previous outings against Westshore.

“We lost it, but we were in it the entire time,’’ said Van Wieren.

“The rst time we played them we had a Midget A goalie and got blown out. But he de nitely stepped up and played his part and gave us a respectable chance.’’

The Thunder also went down to defeat against Westshore in the next

meeting in Victoria before coming up with the better effort.

“It was not necessarily a loss in my books,’’ said Van Wieren. “It was a great output.’’

The Thunder also tied Campbell River 5-5, lost to Nanaimo 8-6 Sun-day night after jumping out to a 4-0 lead and went down to a 16-6 defeat to Saanich with T.J. Prokop lling in for Anderson in goal.

The Thunder was previously characterized by slow starts, penalty

troubles in the second period and then a better nish, but the opposite has since happened.

The team has been getting out of the gate quickly, staying away from penalties in the second and then run-ning out of gas in the third.

“It’s not we’re not t enough,’’ said Van Wieren. “We’re not playing smart enough with the ball.’’

The Thunder hosts Campbell River Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Island Sav-ings Centre.


Cowichan Valley Capitals an-nounced a new assistant coach, played golf in

the rain, added another new recruit and unveiled the best schedule in the B.C. Hockey League team’s history all in the span of a few busy off-season days.

Dave Johnston joins the Caps’ coaching staff as an assistant after many years with the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s Oceanside Generals.

“He brings tons of pas-sion,’’ said Caps’ majority owner Stew Gordon.

The Caps then proceeded to play golf on a soggy Friday at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Despite the rain, the event was already a sell-out in advance and a great success.

Gordon said Norm Jackson, Mike Lee and Rob Winter were a huge help in put-ting the golf tournament together.

“It was real wet, but it was fun,’’ said Caps’ coach Jim Ingram.

The team continued to tinker with per-sonnel for the 2012-13 season by adding Jarrett Brown from Seattle.

The ve-foot-11 defenceman played in Alberta last season.

“We’ve got a lot of holes to ll,’’ said Ingram.

The Caps not only lost the usual number of players to graduation such as Matt Brown, who has committed to attend Mount Royal University in Calgary, they owed future considerations to Salmon Arm in the form of Brayden Sherbinin and Brandon Mistal while Vinny Muto and Jake Charles both won’t be back.

Muto is going to Lincoln of the U.S. Hockey League while Charles is heading to a Division 3 school in the U.S.

“There’s not a lot of room for shak-ing and moving as far as deals go,’’ said

Ingram of the thin returning personnel.

“We need to sit back and work with the younger kids and get a base built back up.

“We’ve got really good players in here. We’re going to have to be patient with some of them.’’

Gordon also recently attended the BCHL annual general meeting and director Ernie Mansueti worked out a schedule unlike anything ever seen before for the Caps.

The Caps will play 23 home games on Friday and Saturday nights this season, with four on Sundays. The other home game will be played in Chilliwack as part

of a season-opening showcase tourna-ment.

“The neatest thing about the Showcase is all the scouts can come and look at every single team,’’ said Gordon.

The Caps open their season Saturday, Sept. 8 against Trail and Sunday, Sept. 9 against Coquitlam as part of the showcase tournament in Chilliwack.

After that, they’re at Alberni Valley Sept. 14 and of cially start at home Saturday, Sept. 15 against the Victoria Grizzlies, now coached by Bill Bestwick.

“That’s good. I like it,’’ said Ingram of Bestwick’s return to the league. “He loves it or he wouldn’t keep doing it.’’

The Caps’ Friday and Saturday games will now start at 7 p.m.

“We got what our fans were hoping for, more Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays for families to get to,’’ said Mansueti.

“It’s a very good schedule. It’s probably the best schedule we’ve ever had.’’

The only thing Mansueti doesn’t like are two road trips late in the season scheduled by the league.

The Caps are now in an Island Division with Alberni Valley, Victoria, Nanaimo and Powell River and will play each team eight times — four home and four away. The top four teams make the playoffs.

Thunder’s Thunder’s form up form up and downand down

Caps’ schedule best everCaps’ schedule best ever

submittedThe Caps won’t be without a Brown in their lineup this season, as Jarrett Brown joins the team while Matt Brown de-parts. The two are no relation.

Andrew LeongDylan Dewarle of Cowichan, above, works around Kelly Schiarizza of Westshore in a Jr. B lacrosse game at the Island Savings Centre Arena. Westshore won 8-5. Below, Cowichan’s Joey Robb tries to elude Mike Haverstock of the Nanaimo Timbermen in a previous home game that the Thunder won 8-2.

Junior B lacrosse:Junior B lacrosse: When When the team’s big guns are all the team’s big guns are all there, it shows in the resultthere, it shows in the result

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The sun always shines during the Sun Bowl. Eventually.

The Cowichan Women’s Football League’s 27th annual tournament started under grey skies Saturday at

McAdam and Rotary Parks after a wet Friday. Thick clouds hovered over the elds most of the day Saturday but only produced the occasional sprinkle and gave way to a fabulous Sunday to conclude the prestigious event.

North Cowichan-Duncan Wall of Famer Chris Mann, who’s been the man in charge of the organization from the start, always marvels at the atmosphere surrounding the tournament.

Teams dress up in costume and really get into the spirit of the competition. The calibre of play is top-notch, but the fun and the friendships go far beyond the action on the eld.

“It’s been entertaining, that’s for sure,’’ said Mann of his longtime involvement in what’s become a must on the calendar for so many ladies playing football from the island and beyond over the years.

“All these years with all the different weather we’ve had, for the most part they’re all still smiling at the end.’’

Participation is still the key, Mann stressed, and the atmosphere of the whole thing can’t be matched anywhere.

“Each year, it’s just got better with the organiza-tion and how things have gone,’’ he said.

Dale Carnochan, coach of the Matrix, epitomizes the commitment shown by people to make the tournament happen. After considerable rain Friday, Carnochan was still lining the elds with fancy white and orange markings around midnight in preparation for Saturday’s early start.

Vancouver’s Chargers, also known as the Girls Gone Wild, won the championship but also em-phasized how happy they were just to be here.

“I’ve been coming to this tournament for over 20 years,’’ said Chargers’ spokesperson Mandy Carlson. “It’s a great tournament. I think the rst years we came there was eight teams.’’

“Chris does an amazing job,’’ added Andrea Schnider, who has played for other Vancouver en-tries in the tournament before joining the Chargers.

The eld was actually down from 21 teams the previous three years to 18, but it was just one of those anomalies that occurs from time to time.

The three-time defending champion squad from Texas didn’t make an appearance this year for a variety of reasons — family, injuries, etc. — but expect to be back in the future.

“Next year, I think it’ll be back up to 21,’’ said Mann. “I’m hoping.’’

The Florida Wildcats have expressed an interest

in coming next year and other potential teams are always in the mix thinking about lling a spot.

Vancouver’s seven teams, six from Victoria and ve from Cowichan made it an interesting competition to ll the void left by the Texans as champions. Cowichan’s Ravens didn’t enter but lled in on other Victoria teams.For the rst time ever, Cowichan had four teams

nishing in the top six of the Top Flight division.“All those teams are up there because of the

Crew,’’ said Mann, who also coaches the Wild re. “They forced us to be better.’’

The Wild re placed among the tournament’s best for the rst time in many years and “I’m sure that’s part of the reason,’’ said Mann of the Crew’s in uence.

The Crew played in Sunday’s nal against the Chargers and wanted desperately to assume the Texans’ throne. But it wasn’t to be, as the Chargers scored on a long interception return and added another touchdown on a long passing play — both in the rst half — to beat the Crew 12-0.

The Crew was plagued by dropped balls, missed opportunities and just plain bad luck.

“We just couldn’t get a break in that game,’’ said Pat Mould, who announced after the game he’s of cially retiring after a long tenure as the Crew’s coach.

“If we would have scored on that rst drive, it’s a totally different game.’’

But that drive toward the goal line ended in the Chargers’ interception return for a TD that quickly turned the tables.

The Crew got untracked in the second half, but it’s a long way back when trailing by 12 points in a short game. A sustained drive to open the half ended near the goal line on a third-down pass just out of the reach of Ann Polman Tuin.

“It would have been nice to win obviously,’’ said

Polman Tuin, who has made the long commute from Lantzville to play on the team but is also calling it quits to concentrate on time with her daughter who’s turning ve July 12.

The Crew beat the Chargers in Vancouver during a long weekend tournament in May but couldn’t duplicate the feat.

“Things weren’t going our way,’’ said Crew quarterback Jackie Thibodeau. “Last time we played them we had to play really well and make some great catches.’’

“I thought it might be our year to pull it off,’’ said teammate Heidi Padjen.

The Crew will be splitting up and going their separate ways next year. Padjen and sister Mila Main are planning to form a new team with some other friends.

The Chargers rejoiced in their triumph, with a great performance from all players — led by MVP Ashley Petrie.

“We made big plays and we used our speed,’’ said Schnider. “We kept composed.’’

“We didn’t get rattled,’’ agreed Carlson.The most sportsmanlike team was Cowichan’s

Sirens. Victoria’s XTreme won the spirit award, playing in their sailor costumes the entire weekend.

Matrix placed third, the Suns fourth, Wild re fth and The Law sixth to round out the Top Flight

standings. The XTreme led the Almost Top Flight group followed by the Sharks, Dragons, Barracu-das, Crush and Panthers.

Filly’s won the Grounded division, with Tight and Bright second, Sirens third, Swarm fourth, Assassins fth and Peaches sixth.

There’s more sports going on than we’ve got room in the newspaper to cover it all.

Some additional stories you’ll fi nd in the sports sec-tion on our website at www.cowichannewsleader.com include: Daman Milsom and

Kibby Evans fi nishing the fi rst leg of their cycling tour through Newfoundland for transplant awareness (far left); Jeff Bird winning the Strawberry Cup at Western Speeway (middle) and Ashlee Gero (right) accepting a cheerleading award.

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South Cowichan Youth Softball Association’s division playoff winners are also

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Sunday at the Kerry Park ball elds in each division also received most sports-manlike honours.

“It was really something,’’ said association president Dalyce Waldner.

“I’ve seen it on occasion when one team in one divi-sion does that, but not all three.’’

The Shed Guys were the winners in the Major divi-sion, the oldest group, while Steeples Restaurant secured the Senior division champi-onship and the Intermediate title went to A&W. All three were also rewarded with most sportsman-like team awards.

It was a true Storage Wars battle in the Major division nal, with South Cow-ichan Storage nishing as the runners-up.

Runner-up teams in the Senior and Intermediate divisions, respectively, were Gravel Hill Supplies Ltd. and Signology of Shawnigan Lake.

It was another great season for the as-sociation with a total of 20 teams — four in each of ve divisions.

“We had an average of 11 players per team,’’ said Waldner among the overall total of 220.

The two younger divisions — Junior and a combined Peewee and T-Ball group — had a separate successful year-end function that was fun for all players.

Waldner was grateful to the many team sponsors.

The association caters to the south end of the valley, but she stressed everyone is welcome. It’s not as competitive and that prompted several Duncan players to join.

South Cowichan softball:South Cowichan softball: Dual honours for three teams Dual honours for three teams

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Summer Festival promising 39 days of fun this year in DuncanSummer Festival promising 39 days of fun this year in DuncanPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Downtown Duncan’s a rather fun place to be again this summer.

Duncan Summer Festi-val ringmaster Longevity

John Falkner leads a circus of free, fam-ily activities titled The 39 Days of July, starting June 29.

Those 39 days salute the City of Dun-can’s centennial and run until Aug. 6.

“Yes, you read it right,” Longevity John said. “The 39 Days of July, from long weekend to long weekend,” he said of daily entertainment hosted by

the Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society.The Festival Kickoff happens

June 29 at city square from 6 to 9:30 p.m.followed by a Celebration of Voice in Charles Hoey Park on June 30 featur-ing local choirs.

This years’ festivities include six Fes-tival Friday’s showcasing local, island and touring bands plus six Duncan Farmers’ Markets with entertainment in City Square.

Charles Hoey Park beside the train station has 26 show sin the Daily Con-cert Series from noon to 8 p.m., plus six Saturday evening concerts and as many Summer Sundays including Beach Vol-leyball during Canada Day celebrations.

Also booked are a Children’s Day on July 8 , Elder’s Day July 15 , Gospel Music Day July 22, All Things Green and Bicycle Day July 29, and Country Music Appreciation Day Aug. 5 .

Duncan’s Got Talent, Show-and-Tell tattoo photo sessions and much more are also on deck.

Duncan Daze runs July 13 and 14 with the Duncan Volunteer Fire Depart-ment’s Children’s Parade July 13, the Grand Parade July 14, and Wednesday Night Walkabouts where various eater-ies feature entertainment, art and food specials.

For moe, call 250-748-1231, or visit cowichanfestival.com.

Andrew Leong/ leDeano the clown pokes fun at Ava Nielsen, 6, dressed as a robot during the Children’s Parade, an an-nual Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival staple hosted by the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department.

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By the way, did you hear: • Dianne Connerly reports from

the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly) Provincial Recognition Days that Robert Mari, conductor of the

Cowichan Consort was recognized on stage as the Men’s Provincial Division winner with a loss of 34.50 pounds in 2011.

• Manager Caroline Gladstone was among the many celebrating at the of cial opening of the long-awaited Halalt First Nation daycare. Ada Mawson and the Coast Salish Employ-ment & Training Society helped provide nancial support that will assist Halalt in start-up

operational costs. Meanwhile Betty Exelby’s years of teaching early childhood education made her instrumental in providing expertise concerning licensing. Furniture donations were received from H’ulh-etun Health Society while Aboriginal Literacy donated children’s books and computers. The manager of the new daycare is Pam Newns.

• Donna Monteith tells us the winners in the Cowichan Bay Waterworks District’s colour-ing contest were Grade 5 Rohan Switzer, Grade 4 Emily MacKenzie, Grade 3 Brooke Baird, Grade 2 Nick Rota, Grade 1 Caleigh Hedquist-Marshall, and kindergarten Andrew Wynne, all of Bench Elementary School.

• Chloe Gelinas, a Grade 9 student at Mount Prevost Middle School tells us students at Mount Prevost Middle School are halfway to their goal of raising $50,000 for Free The Children. Their school-wide 5-5-5 project is pushing to build ve schools in ve impover-ished countries to mark the ve decades Mount Prevost school has stood.

• Mill Bay store manager Mike Murphy and Cowichan Valley Regional District Mill Bay Director Mike Walker of cially reopened the Thrifty Foods Mill Bay location June 8 after four months of extensive in-store renovations, including an array of green building upgrades. it was especially gratifying to Murphy after 29 years of working in and managing the Mill Bay location.

• Jerry Tothill of Cowichan Eldercollege is beaming about the organization’s rst-ever bequest. In a ceremony on June 13, a plaque was dedicated by former business partner Margue-rite Moskalyk to the late John Dove of Che-mainus, who left as part of his estate $10,000 to Elder College.

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Carving a cultural niche at DrinkwaterCarving a cultural niche at Drinkwater

Krista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

Stories in cedar have taken shape under the budding skills of Drinkwater elementary students.

Debby McQuhae’s class has spent weeks carefully perfecting small totems — eagles, bears, frogs and beavers — under the direction of celebrated artist Maynard Johnny Jr.

And while they’re working, they’ve also been listening to traditional stories and teachings from Johnny as well as elder Harvey George.

“He taught the students about the animals and described the signi -cance of each animal,” McQuhae explained.

Her husband, Brian, carved the small totems and the students went to work with tiny paint brushes and appropriate colours.

Adam McNeill, for example, chose an eagle.

“The eagle’s a symbol of wisdom and power — he guarded the First Nations people,” he said.

Izzy Laidlaw, meanwhile, chose a frog, explaining that according to legend the amphibian escaped a ood in the valley by hopping up

Mount Tzhouhalem.Maureen Stanbury, who chose to

paint a beaver, said her creature is

a symbol of patience, while Jordan Mangelsen picked a bear.

“The bear is the strength of the forest,” she said. “And I thought he looked really cool.”

“I’ve done projects with students before, but this is the rst time I’ve worked with totems,” Johnny added.

He explained that totems are not a traditional Coast Salish art form — but art in all its forms continues to evolve.

“They did great,” he added of the students’ work. “When I was in school all I learned (about Aboriginal people) was the fur trade. We never got an in-depth look at First Nations in our area. I believe strongly in schools learning about the First Na-

tions people — and the students soak it up like a sponge.”

George agreed.He’s been sharing stories and oral

traditions with the students, focusing on First Nations history prior to European contact.

And itinerant Aboriginal education teacher Wendy Charles — who trav-els between six Cowichan schools — says the students have enjoyed the mix of new, adopted art forms and ancient stories.

“Although totem poles were not a huge part of the Cowichan people, the stories of the animals and the family values are, and this project is symbolic of those traditions,” she said.

Krista SiefkenDrinkwater elementary student Maureen Stanbury paints an eagle on her mini-cedar totem.

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Spirit of B.C.’s north coast Spirit of B.C.’s north coast comes to Cowichan Theatrecomes to Cowichan TheatreJohn McKinleyNews Leader Pictorial

Spiritual Geography.It’s the name of an

art show wrapping up this weekend in the Cowichan

Theatre lobby.And it’s the theme running

through the work of Shawni-gan Lake artist Edward Epp.

Epp, a 40-year painter, is a recent transplant to the valley from Prince Rupert. The vast grandeur of B.C.’s northwest coast is the subject of land-scape paintings being featured at the Cowichan Theatre Lobby Gallery.

According to an event press release, his paintings from that time are lyrical and re ective of the landscape, the people

and the icons of Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and the Inside Passage.

“For Edward Epp, painting a landscape is never a matter of processing visual data alone, but involves the total experi-ence of the environment,” it states. “As a result, the Saskatoon-born artist prefers to create the majority of his semi-abstract works en plein air (outside).”

“So far, the most convincing painterly response, the most authentic for me, is in that natural moment,” Epp said.

Spiritual Geography is open for viewing throughout the remaineder of June, one hour before performances. No ticket required. Or you can view by appointment by emailing [email protected].

courtesy Edward EppShawnigan landscape painter Edward Epp prefers to paint while outside, immersed in his subject.

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Cowichan artist breaks new ground with iCandyCowichan artist breaks new ground with iCandyPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Cowichan’s rst digital iPad art show will be uploaded on the walls of Duncan’s Fletcherfoto gallery this weekend.

Stoney Hill artist Jeffrey Birkin’s 64-piece iCandy show is based on images from his iPad — a little-used muse tool, despite its versatility.

“It’s great for sur ng the net, but very few know you can do digital creations with an iPad,” the software-engineer-turned-artist said, hefting his dented iPad.

“I was amazed at the immediacy of results, how the technology didn’t get in the way of my creative productiv-ity, and how the resulting works were consistent with my existing artistic style,” the valley painter said of his sophisticated yet childlike series.

“I’ve never heard or seen of a (arts) course on it — a few major artists have done iPad creations: David Hockney comes to mind immedi-ately.”

Hockney’s gallery is where “each piece has an iPad on the wall, but you have to be wealthy for that.”

Back in reality, Birkin will show a single series of archival prints from his iPad gone rad.

“They’re unique prints, in a series numbered one-of-one each, at $100.”

His 64-im-age string of abstract-

impressionistic “ nger paintings” on clip frames surfaced during the past 1 1/2 years, said the full-time artist who once worked on a U.S. Air Force

project, then quit.“I took that iPad everywhere I went,

like a pencil and a sketch book,” the Vancouver native said of his pile of en plein air pieces portraying an array of subjects.

“They were all done in place, in time, such as at parties.

“They’re done from life with my model and scene in front of me,” said Birkin, 49.

“They’re people from my personal life — friends (such as sculptor Tom Faue) and family, and landscapes.

“I was on B.C. Ferries once for three hours, so I did mountains and Bowen Island, plus I’ve done night scenes, bon res, Sansum Point, and Maple Bay’s stars re ecting on the water.

“It was just my nger right on the glass screen, then you pick the colours and brush styles, using airbrush to ll in different layers of colour.

“I’ve never met another artist creating on the iPad,” he said, citing Autodesk’s sketchbook-pro program on his $750 iPad.

Birkin opens iCandy Friday at Fletcherfoto with sweet treats, such as cake.

“It’ll be zip-a-dee-doo-dah, with lots of refreshments.”

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June 29, 5 to 9 p.m. Hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays 5 to 9 p.m. with artist in at-tendance.Where: Fletcherfoto gallery, 109 In-

gram St., Duncan. Call 250-715 8209.Peter W. RuslandJeffrey Birkin with his No. 17 digital-art print bound for Friday’s opening of his iCandy show at Fletcherfoto in downtown Duncan.

More than sur ng:More than sur ng: Cowichan artist staging what’s believed Cowichan artist staging what’s believed to be valley’s fi rst art exhibit built entirely on the iPadto be valley’s fi rst art exhibit built entirely on the iPad

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June’s Imagine!-ary run winding down for trio June’s Imagine!-ary run winding down for trio Time is running out to see June’s trio of featured

artists at Imagine That!Clare Carver, Lorraine Taylor, and Michael

Dean will have their work on display until Saturday at the downtown Duncan artists and artisans’ co-op.

Silk painting by Carver and Taylor are on display in the window at Imagine That! featuring vibrant

colours and beautiful images on scarves, pillows and banners.

Meanwhile, Dean’s watercolours are inspired by trucks, trains and boats. He has captured the essence of coastal vessels and working vehicles of bygone days.

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WednesdayWednesday Modern Grass Music: as

the name implies, with their debut album nominated for the Music Nova Scotia’s Best Country/Bluegrass album of the year, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $18 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day: celebrate diversity thoruh music, arts, crafts, dancing, food samples and dialogue tables, 4 to 7 p.m., Charles Hoey Park. Free, call 250-748-3112 for information.

Jazz Wednesday: chill with Wayne Kozak (sax), Geoff Johnson (guitar), Eric Smith (keyboard), 6 to 8 p.m., The Old Firehouse Winebar, 40 Ingram Street, Duncan.

Open House and Barbecue: at the Chemainus branch of the Royal Canadian Legion 4 to 8 p.m.

ThursdayThursday Prostate Cancer Support

Group: Meet and talk with survivors and others, 7 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society Board Room, 394 Duncan St. Call 250-743-6960 for information.

Cowichan Valley Camera Club: meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday monthly, 7 p.m. Clements Centre, Dun-can. New members welcome.

FridayFriday Andrew Collins: this mandolin

innovator from Foggy Hog-town Boys and Creaking Tree String Quartette navigates across the bluegrass, old-time, jazz, blues, swing, Celtic and classical traditions, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Show-room, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $17 door. Call 250-748-7246.

SaturdaySaturdayEmily Spiller: a voice and a

style that immediately brings you into the grooves that

she produces. Using loop machines and pre-recorded tracks (her own) she travels to new areas of soul music, 9 p.m., Duncan Garage Show-room, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Deadlights: Paul Pigat and Wyckham Porteous from Vancouver put together a four-piece that rocks in a multi-layered setting of great musicianship, 9 p.m., Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $15 Call 250-324-2245.

The Royal Canadians CD Release Party: a local act

showcases its new material with friends Redwood Green and Davenport, 8 p.m., Dun-can Community Lodge, 2244 Moose Rd. Tickets $10. Call 250-746-0716

The Celebration of Voice: vari-ous valley connected choirs help kick off the 39 Days of July Duncan Summer Festival 2012 Centennial Celebrations, noon until 3 p.m. Charles Hoey Park Stage, downtown Duncan. For further informa-tion contact 250-748-1231.

SundaySundayThe Canadian Horse Show: Ex-

clusive Canadian breed horse show with awards going to a Supreme Purebreed Canadian and ending the day with the Judge’s Choice prize Purse of $1,000. Free admission. For information, call 250-710-5851.

Canada Day Flotilla: the Maple Bay Community Asso-ciation invites you to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Any sea-going vessel is welcome to gather in front of the Yacht Club at 11:30 a.m. for a noon start, to form an ocean parade in front of the Maple Bay Rowing Club with fl ags fl ying. To participate you can register by calling the Yacht Club at 250-746 4521.

Canada Day celebration: featuring a fun fair, playground

and mini water park, birds of prey, music, a talent show, noon to 6 p.m., Duncan Com-munity Lodge, 2244 Moose Road. The Cowichan Inter-cultural Society will provide free shuttle service from the Professional Building in down-town Duncan out the day.

Quamichan Lake Family Cyclathon: for everyone. Meet 9:15 a.m. at the lower parking lot of the Maple Bay Fire Hall on Maple Bay Road, then ride to the former Fire Hall on Herd Road. There’s no need to register; just turn up. It is not a race.

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Weather forecastWeather forecastThursday: cloudy, 70 per cent chance of show-

ers. High: 18C. Low: 11C. Friday: periods of rain. High: 17C. Low: 12C. The weekend: a few showers Saturday, variable

cloud the rest of the weekend. High: 21C. Low: 13C.

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Hell re remedies in a rusty serenadeHell re remedies in a rusty serenade

Looking for a place to immerse yourself in some soothing, relaxing music?

Avoid the Duncan Garage Showroom, Thursday.

Big John Bates is all about hell re remedies and songs that serenade by a rusty hammer unloaded from his Gretsch in more than 1,000 shows in 17 countries before tens of thousands of fans.

“Now he’s hooked up with a menacing new band, pounding the dark roots of Americana with garage punk blues, “ his press material states.

“Clutch your drink to your chest and

leave your chastity at the door — there is nothing like a night with these devil-may-care troubadours.

With Brandy Bones on upright bass, cello and vocals and JT Massacre on drums, the band is riding its trusty Mur-derbus to Duncan to unload tunes from its new Headless Fowl EP and more.

“Just don’t expect them to stay on the stage. They like to get up close and per-sonal — not just playing from the heart, tearing it out by the roots.”

Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. The show starts at 8 p.m. Call 250-748-7246 for more information.

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, June 27, 2012

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