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Up front: Deal step one in bid to save old-growth Koksilah forest? page 3Artists: Cow High students showcase their artistic talent page 15For all the news of the Cowichan region as it happens, plus stories from around British Columbia, go to our website www.cowichannewsleader.com

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Ferry crew saves pair in sinking Bayliner

Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

A nautical couple is cheering BC Ferries’ crew mem-

bers after the pair and its pooch were rescued from their sinking boat Mon-day in Saanich Inlet.

Ferries spokesman Da-rin Guenette explained two sailors from the MV Klitsa answered the couple’s mayday, then launched a Zodiac-type rescue craft at 1:50 p.m. about half way between Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay.

“They responded to a call from a 16-foot Bayliner apparently tak-ing on water,” he told the News Leader Pictorial.

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

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

Queen of Cumberland serves the Swartz Bay-southern Gulf Islands route.

more on page 10

Andrew LeongLara Brunschot of Cowichan Bay’s Spinning Ninny fashioned a custom-made prawn outfi t to celebrate the fi fth-annual Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival on Sunday, May 19.

Saanich Inlet: Crew answers mayday; couple and its ca-nine were uninjured


Your typical money laundering case doesn’t usually include more than $2 million actually

immersed in water.But that is exactly what hap-

pened in the case of a Lake Cowichan man found guilty in a Victoria courthouse earlier this month.

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

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

His conviction follows an adventure akin to a Hollywood movie.

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

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

That nighttime haul happened after the pilot of a suspicious, fast-moving boat — without run-ning lights — tossed a suitcase overboard as an RCMP patrol boat was about to intercept it.

After recovering the suitcase, police arrested Melchior, then 44. He was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and laundering proceeds of crime. The recovered bundles of bills were wrapped in plastic.

Raisinghani con� rmed a report in Victoria’s Times Colonist that Judge Ernie Quantz said criminal activity was the logical explanation for Melchior’s pres-ence in a small vessel travelling without lights near the Canada-U.S. border, in an area known for smuggling activity.

In April, Quantz issued a 24-page decision on matters of evidence. He said Melchior was properly detained and questioned, his rights weren’t breached when his mobile device was searched without a warrant, and the messages were admis-sible.

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Don Denton/� leCpl. Paul Minkley guards cash at a 2011 press conference at RCMP offi ces in Vic-toria regarding the seizure of $2.6 million in U.S. currency from a small boat piloted by a Lake Cowichan man.

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Some of Cowichan’s last old-growth forest — along the Koksilah River — could be saved in about a year under a working document signed late

last month by owners TimberWest and the Nature Trust of B.C.

A memorandum of understand-ing inked April 22 is a step toward permanently preserving the stand cherished by Cowichanians, envi-ronmentalists, and now TimberWest that’s been logging the Warm Land for decades.

The exact size of the verdant river-side site, and its timber values, were unknown at press time, according to TimberWest’s Domenico Ian-nidinardo, who’s � rm is now bent on preserving the island’s remaining areas of unique biodiversity.

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

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

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

“It’s also part of our forest certi� ca-tion program our customers require us to have,” he said, noting an interna-tional certi� cation body that audits TimberWest.

“It certi� es we’re at a sustainable harvest level.

“The Koksilah quali� es as having high-conservation values.”

So folks, such as the trust’s Marian Adair, needn’t worry the Koskilah

stand will be falled during conserva-tion negotiations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adair agreed.“TimberWest is aware there’s not a

lot of funding to purchase conserva-tion lands, so the emphasis would be on the donation side.”

The pair spoke of using Koksilah to

link with the watershed area’s other sites of natural interest, plus nearby historic Kinsol Trestle.

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

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

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

TimberWest also works with island communities through its real estate business, Couverdon Real Estate.

Peter W. Rusland/� leA stand of old growth forest along the Koksilah River has thus far escaped the chainsaws.

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

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A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a rash of

break-and-enters in the Mill Bay area.

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

Shawnigan Lake RCMP conducted an extensive investigation into the series of break-and-enters, work-ing in conjunction with the Island District Forensic Identi� cation Section and Island District Police Dog Services.

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A variety of items was stolen, including jewelry, computers and laptops, cameras and money. Some of the stolen property was recovered and returned to the owners.

“The investigation is ongo-ing and police believe there may be further property crimes that have not yet been reported,’’ noted Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. Rob Webb in a release.

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

• Downtown beauti� ca-tion should be examined various locations in Dun-can— such as the Friend-ship Trail along Canada Avenue, and the rail tracks — to include more cherry blossoms, benches, and short hedges at the Canada-Trunk road corner

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• The world’s largest giant unicorn statue be placed in city square

• An annual New Events Week start this summer to toast Duncan and encour-age more core visitors, and that it initially be held in conjunction with the uni-corn’s commissioning

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• That a seasonal informa-tion kiosk be built down-town to serve tourists

• That permanent maps of the city, with simple symbols for eateries and other attractions, be placed throughout town to provide directions and promote lo-cal businesses

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Bureaucracy has never moved so quickly.

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

Gerry Hurst and Mike Rochon launched a cam-paign for a field dedica-tion immediately after Collinson died on April 17 at the age of 66.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“You couldn’t get a guy that was less material-istic,’’ added Sonny’s brother, Ted.

“If you were in baseball or worked in the (Crof-ton) mill, you would have run into Sonny and heard his stories.

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

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

understanding of the game.

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

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

“He taught us a lot

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

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

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

One month: Memo-rial service an-nouncement greet-ed by loud applause

Muni quick to name ball field after Collinson


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

Acting locally is slowly putting a new face on Dun-can’s downtown.

Studies, committees, and hearings weren’t needed to support Green Door’s recent drive to open wrought-iron Gates to the City, leading to down-

town trails. Council saw that vision too. It gave Green Door $1,000 toward those gates.

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

Sure, junior council’s idea of a giant unicorn sculpture in city square will never see daylight. But that tacky Tro-jan horse stood among a herd of ideas that, if acted upon, could complement Green Door’s gates initiative.

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

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

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

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

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

This we likeIt might not have come in riding a

zephyr, but summer season is here, people of Cowichan.

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

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

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThe good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tThe downside of the good times sum-

mer in the Warm Land supplies can be found in bottles and cans everywhere.

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

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

The summer season has arrived again in Cowichan.

We say:Give support people need, then let them work magic

Aaron BichardNews Leader Pictorial

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

Well, teeming may be a bit of an exaggeration — during the course of Bike to Work Week nearly

20,000 cyclists reported straddling their saddles to get to the grind.

No doubt 20,000 is an impressive number when talking about leagues travelled under the sea or cars able to � t in the world’s largest park-ing lot at the West Edmonton Mall.

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

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

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

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

multi-purpose paths being created and bike-share programs being launched.

Tax money is � owing freely to promote cycling in cities, yet it could be argued only a small portion of the population is bene� ting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

And it doesn’t stop with the wallets.For years we’ve heard how exercising

employees are more productive, more creative and generally more enthusiastic about work. A commute by bike translates into a stronger, healthier workforce taking less sick days. Em-ployers should do all they can to encourage it.

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

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

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

Starting May 27 you can join the dozens of existing riders on our streets for Bike to Work Week Cowichan 2013. Register for free at biketowork.ca and help show our community the bene� ts of being on two wheels. Aaron Bichard writes for newspapers and recycles them. Connect with him at [email protected].

Riding the two-wheel wave benefi ts us allCOWICHAN LEADERS


YOUR TURN “Making Lake Cowichan secondary Grade 4 to 12

makes sense because you’re using the space as it should be. Multiple schools just eat funds. With full schools you have the capacity to do more for students.”

Dan Gonyea, Lake Cowichan

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

What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

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

Kirsten Boettger, Duncan

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Build multiple police stations, and away from the marshDear editor

I ask why anyone would commission to have a public building built to speci� cations with a 30- to 40-year life span?

The RCMP station from the beginning knew the current facility was beside a creek that feeds into the lands of the Somenos Marsh. The land had to have piles driven, due to the land being at the water table level, or would have sunk into the marsh. Canada Avenue has long had � ood issues. The footprint of the land was � nite, to begin with. Why would anyone, take land out of the ARL which is part of the same Somenos Marsh area, think that this was going to be an improvement? You are still in the marsh, you will still have to drive pile, you are still at the level of the water table, you are not going to have a dry basement. What does the current diking tell you about the proposed choice of land? You will still be limited to your site footprint, by whatever amount of land you squeeze out of the ARL, which affects your ability to plan for future expansion, if needed. Crime is down across Canada. After we taxpayers pay to have the building razed, who would want to buy marsh land, and should anyone? Maybe it should be incorporated back into the marsh. Rats, two legged or four, are a fact of life, and we need to deal with them. I appreci-ate that 79 of� cers and staff are cramped, I strongly oppose your choice for the new facility.

To quote our top cop, “This is a growing valley, it’s not going to get any smaller.” Spread out all of the facilities, throughout the valley, to serve all of the valley, and to limit non-usability in the event of a natural or man made disaster. We don’t want all sinking into the marsh at the same time.Karen A. ChasterDuncan

Inspector Hewco’s leadership will be missedDear editor

As I said personally to Inspector Kevin Hewco: “I’m a little jealous of Penticton. You have done a tremendous job of rais-ing the positive community pro� le of the RCMP in our community, given everything else that’s going on in the force. People in

the Cowichan Valley generally have a much higher regard for the uniform you wear than people in many other parts of the province, and that’s due in large part to your leader-ship.”Al Siebringcomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

How did getting yourself fi red help the children?Dear editor

To former school district chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite, re: her recent guest column. How exactly did your actions help our schools or our children? You took the position that all elements of your respon-sibilities under the School Act were not being met. Where are your responsibilities as trustees under the School Act?Sally Daviescomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

School district situation is taxation without representationDear editor

The larger issue with the � red school board is our democracy. A board of trustees was duly elected by the people of the Cowichan Valley to represent them. The candidates clearly expressed their platforms during the election and ful� lled their promises. If they were dismissed for not adhering to the laws as they were interpreted by the Liberal gov-ernment, so be it. They were the democrati-

cally elected choice of the people. A byelec-tion should have been immediately held. It was not, for fear that the people would elect the same board in again.

The people of the Cowichan Valley should be up in arms over this. When did it become acceptable for our provincial government to circumvent our right to representation? Why is the Cowichan Valley being punished because they had the audacity to elect a school board that would not meekly bow to the destruction of our children’s education?

I wonder if my taxes will now be surgically reduced because of the fanciful notion that taxation without representation is tyranny.Dara Quast, Cobble Hillcomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Green vote coloured green right out of the pictureDear editor

Wish I could � nd humour in the results of the provincial election. It would appear that the urge to be green actually lost the election to the party that is the least green.Barbara S. Van Dyckcomments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

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On the contrary, engineering shows quarry very much suitable for planIn my opinion: professional testing proves it

We have reviewed the com-ments and recommendations made by Dennis Lowen of Lowen Hydrogeology Consultants pertaining to the

South Island Aggregates contaminated soil proposal for Shawnigan Lake.

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

On the contrary, the SIA site is highly desir-able from a natural protection perspective as determined through on-site drilling and testing and con� rmed by conclusions drawn in the BSGS report.

To boldly state the site is not suitable based on an unsubstantiated technical review is simply incorrect and ignores the body of data collected to the contrary.

Such strong accusations require substantia-tion via appropriate hydrogeological investi-gations and assessments. We do not take our reputation lightly and our clients rely upon our quality of work, and the public relies upon our high standard and professional ethics.

All of our information, data, assumptions and calculations are provided for an open review and discussion.

A technical debate has been offered but has not taken place, rather an unsubstantiated “professional” opinion has been provided to contradict the hard data.

Lowen writes: “If the SIA contaminated soil land� ll proposal is allowed to proceed it will present and unacceptable risk to local drinking water supplies. The proposal should be rejected.”

Since no analysis has been provided, it is assumed that LHC has not actually deter-mined the relative risk to local drinking water supplies using standard practice as accepted in the province of British Columbia.

Mr. Lowen has provided a bold and unsubstantiated conclusion with far reach-ing implications. The LHC letter has been a major source of undue public angst related to the proposal.

Letters put forward by Mr. Lowen appear to be politically motivated since their brevity, lack of analysis, disregard for site-speci� c data and broad conclusions render them un-acceptable in terms of actual technical input.

Mr. Lowen’s letters should be viewed as being prepared by a sole-proprietor, operating largely outside of his areas of expertise.This is a much-condensed version of a letter by Matt Pye of Active Earth Engineering to the Ministry of Enrironment in response to March 28 letter prepared by Lowen Hydrogeol-ogy Consultingand sent to then-Environment Minister Terry Lake.

We asked you:“Are you surprised by the B.C. election results?”You answered: (55 votes)

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

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

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

Simmonds said the � ve-metre, rigid-hull, in� atable boat was just two nautical miles – six minutes – away from the U.S. border when police intercepted it. Melchior was unarmed,

unknown to police, and was the only person aboard.

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

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

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

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


Ferry delayed a half-hourfrom page 1

Reasons for the Bayliner’s founder-ing, near Senanus Island, were un-known at press time Tuesday.

The rescue delayed Klitsa’s crossing by half an hour, he said.

The Klitsa boasts six crew members who, like all Ferries’ crew staff , are trained in marine emergency rescue, noted Guenette.

The Mill Bay ferry has been on the Crown corporation’s chopping block in recent years.

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

own watershed.But some of its neighbours are

concerned a related boundary expansion is a land grab that could threaten their pocketbooks and their rural way of life.

The town is negotiating a deal with Couverdon — the real estate arm of the forest company TimberWest — that would give it title to TimberWest land adjacent to Stocking and Holland Lakes. In exchange, Ladysmith would expand its city limits to include a 710-acre parcel of Timberwest land stretching from north of Grouhel Road to Malone Road with the potential to increase its population by a third.

That has some residents of North Oyster/Diamond upset.

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

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

said.The resulting urban encroach-

ment will change the way of life out there considerably, Gerrand added.

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

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

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

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

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

Ownership of the watershed would allow Ladysmith to join exclusive ranks with the Capital Regional District and the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Each owns the lands surrounding their drinking water reservoirs and has closed them to the public for protection.

According to the current official community plan and city limits, Ladysmith has the potential to ex-pand its population from 8,300 to upward of 18,000, Hutchins said. City manager Ruth Malli said the “build-out” on the proposed Couverdon expansion has the potential to add 2,500 people to that number.

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

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

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

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

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By the way, did you hear:

• Cowichan Valley Community Policing is hosting a poster-essay contest for elementary students, with the prize of a pizza party for

their class, with a RCMP member in atten-dance. Also underway is an essay contest for students in Grade 10-12: 500 words address-ing the question “If you were the Of� cer in Charge, what would you do to lead the RCMP in making a difference in our community?” The winner will receive $100 cash prize and be an Of� cer for the Day. Deadline for entries is May 30. Contact the of� ce at 250-701-9145 for more information

• Kaja Nowak of Scouts Canada says Duncan Scouts Bryan Crockett, Lexie McCoy, and Evin Moore were honoured April 20, by Judith Guichon, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia with the highest award in Scouting, the Queen’s Venturer Scout Award.

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

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

• Pat Andrews read out an ode to that most English of dishes, bangers and mash, as the Cowichan British Canadian Social Club cel-ebrated St.George’s Day and the club’s 25th an-niversary April 23 at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. President Margaret McBride, guest speaker Anthony Abbott, founder Diana Broughton, singers Flanagan and Allen and John Hickson were among those joining the fun.

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

Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at [email protected].

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Gates to the City were recently opened at Duncan’s

Green Door House.That’s where project

spokesman David Coul-son presented wrought-iron gates leading to a trail, along Volume One Bookstore’s building, and onto Kenneth Street.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great idea, signalled resident Laurel Hibbert.

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

Peter W. RuslandDavid Coulson of Duncan’s Green Door Society is part of a push to open a few back-alley shortcuts in the downtown area.

Doorway opens into unseen Duncan

Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus

will open its doors to prospective students Thursday, May 23, for an “Open House/Discover Trades Day.”

High school students, parents and members of the community are in-vited to visit the Duncan campus to explore VIU’s programs, a VIU press release states.

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Art students from Grades 10 to 12 submit their favourite pieces, includ-

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

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

“For this piece I asked myself ‘How much meaning does one per-son’s vote have,’” Ferguson said. “There’s two sides to it to the result and there’s also democracy and dictatorship.”

Many of Ferguson’s works have been conversation pieces and dem-onstrate a broad variety of skills,

including textured acrylics, realism landscapes, and felt pen work.

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

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

Your ticketWhat: Cowichan Secondary Art

ShowWhen: Thursday, May 23, 6:30 and

Friday through out the school dayWhere: Cowichan Secondary

School CafeteriaAdmission: Free

Cow High Grade 12 student Nick Pyrch fuses bright colours, tattoo and Day of the Dead inspired el-ements to his pieces, including in this mural he painted, which will be featured at the May 23 art show.Ashley Degraaf

Twos days only: More than 300 works on display in annual arts showcase

Check out what those fertile Cow High imaginations have come up with now


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OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION – The new season has begun at the Forest Discovery Centre on Drinkwater Road and the Trans Canada Hwy. The Centre will run at full capacity during construction with its usual sum-mer schedule of train rides, displays, special events and family friendly activities. The Centre is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm. The Green Hornet train runs on the weekends and the Speeder takes over the tracks on weekdays. Both trains run every 60 minutes starting at 10:30am with the last train at 3:30pm. The annual Father’s Day Tractor Show is Sunday June 16. Dads and families will enjoy the vintage truck and tractor show, the tractor parade and slow tractor race. The Centre celebrates Canada Day on Monday July 1 with $2 admission for everyone, except kids under 4, who get in for free. The event features live music, a flag

ceremony, bouncy castle, concession and tons of fun.BC Day is Kids Day at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Sunday August 4. There will be live music, unlimited train rides, bouncy castle, games, concessions and more. And plans are in the works for more family fun on Labour Day weekend.

BC Forest Discovery CentreThe Duncan Cowichan Visitor Centre has undergone reorganization and streamlining to get ready for the summer sea-son. We’ve added current events boards with daily updates on local activities, festivals and more must-know news for visitors. Be sure to stop by if you are planning a vacation and pick up the latest 2013 BC Travel guide with information on fishing, camping, attractions and any and all holiday activities. And we have the free Accommodation Guide to help you choose the perfect place to stay.The Visitor Centre is an excellent resource for anyone expecting out of town guests – there are maps and brochures for attractions and accommodation. The Centre stocks hiking maps and books - our staff and volunteers will help you select and access the perfect walk for you and your guests. We have extensive information on Cowichan wineries and Duncan’s famous totems. Those planning to travel in BC this summer may wish to stop by for a BC Parks Passport to get it stamped at Visitor Centres throughout the province. Fill up the passport to earn a gift from BC Parks. And check the Chamber Members display when you are looking for quality local services, products and more. The Visitor Centre is excited to offer Sue Coleman art cards, art magnets and matted prints. We stock a selec-tion of local interest books, post cards and the popular One Day in Cowichan DVD for $7.95. We also sell the TV Scene publication and carry free local publications.The Duncan Cowichan Visitor Centre is seeking volunteers. If you enjoy meeting and talking to new people about the wonderful area we call home, please stop by the Visitors Center and speak to Kirsty.

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Nanaimo Airport’s CEO MikeHooper presents at June Luncheon

June 20, 11:30 – 1:00 pmThe Quamichan Inn,1478 Maple Bay Rd.

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Jay RuzeskySpecial to the News Leader Pictorial

There is something sexy about paddling through a castellated iceberg on the summer solstice in Antarctica.

The light at 11 p.m. sends yellow and red hues careening through the glassy inner walls. Pillars, like Greek columns, hold up a heavy ceiling, and a few metres below the kayak, the ice is blue as an Estonian eye.

We paddle fast into an opening and are through the other side in about 30 seconds.

It lacks wisdom to spend much time inside an iceberg, and although this one is ground-ed off Booth Island, any of the pillars could collapse without warning or the whole thing could snap in half with a sound like cannon � re that would echo across the bay.

The word “Antarctica” raises images of explorers such as Mawson, Scott, and

Amundsen hunched over like winter trees on Mt. Washington against blowing wind and snow.

The heroic age of exploration ended at the South Pole in 1911 when Roald Amundsen arrived there on Dec.14. In the popular imagination, it was the last place on earth, and the only destination left was the moon.

I travelled to Antarctica as a kind of pilgrim-age on the centenary of Amundsen’s arrival at the Pole because I am his relative and I had been dreaming this voyage for 20 years.

Eco-tourism has changed the world of adventure though.

Amundsen had to plan his expedition down to the last biscuit. I got myself orga-nized through the internet. He was gone two years. I was away for a month, and that included stops in South America along the way. He made it to the Pole. I only got as far as the Antarctic Circle.

Like any other remote spot: Mount Everest, the Amazon River, or Kiliman-jaro — coming to Antarctica now is more a question of � nances than anything else.

Various companies arrange everything from luxury cruises around the continent, to � y-overs, to extreme 100-kilometre ski-treks

on the plateau.Still, it was impossible not to romanticize

the landscape even while I was in Antarctica. The shoulders of glaciers rolled into the

sea all along the coastline. There were only a few small patches of anything like land.

I walked with penguins, I climbed ice caps, and I saw icebergs born from the edges of a vast continent that is, no doubt in my mind, as other-worldly as the moon.

*****Jay Ruzesky is a local author who teaches

at the Cowichan campus of Vancouver Island University.

We invited him to give you a snippet of what you can experience between the covers of his new book, In Antarctica: An Amund-sen Pilgrimage.

He will be speaking about his experiences downtown at Ten Old Books in the Duncan Garage on Saturday, May 25 from 1 p.m. along with Nanaimo writer Carol Mat-thews. Admission is free.

Ruzesky will also give a talk and slide presentation at the Maritime Museum of B.C. at Bastion Square in Victoria on May 29 starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 and admission is $6 (free for children under 12 and museum members).

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

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From the bottomof the world

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Woodwind prodigy headlines Jazz VespersQualicum Music Academy Director Dave Stewart

Mann is a man with “Best Band Teacher in Canada award winner” on his resume.

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

Now 16, the Qualicum-area woodwind prodigy will

take centre stage Saturday in Mill Bay.“Stewart’s development has been nothing short of

meteoric,” promotional material for Saturday’s concert states. “Evidencing the technique, harmonic knowl-edge, improvisational ability, ear, and maturity of a much more experienced player onstage, and possessing a rapidly expanding encyclopedic knowledge of jazz

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

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

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Hurtin’ Albertans sooth Cowichan country burn


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

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

From the shuf� e Family Reunion, comical Cows Around, rockabilly Brother Brigham, Brother Young, and southern rock-er Getting Down On The Mountain, to western slicker Shine Up My Boots, pain-soaked September, Stompin Tom’s Good Ol’ Hockey Game, and encore singalong Cover of the Rolling Stone, Lund peddled his boisterous brand of farm-boy fun to an appreciative, well-oiled crowd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

courtesy Jay RuzeskyCorb Lund entertains the Cowichan Theatre.

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

most inspiring and respected sitar artists world-wide.

Join this family of world class musicians as they inspire each other to new levels of musical inspiration.

Friday, May 24th, 7pmMoondance Dynamic Arts School1756 Wilmot Avenue, Shawnigan Lake, BC

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WednesdayCowichan Valley Camera Club:

Meets 2nd Tuesday, 3rd and 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m., Sept-ember through June at Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Center.

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

ThursdayTriple P Pre-Teen Parenting

Program: Strategies to help parents improve communica-

tion, and manage common challenges, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Margaret Moss Health Cen-tre. Website: www.triplepvip.ca for info

Spring Expo: food, art auc-tion, talent show and student displays, 3 to 7 p.m., Duncan Christian High School, 495 Beech Avenue, Duncan

Carole Pope: former singer of the legendary Canadian band Rough Trade special guest Ryan McMahon, call in advance; seating will be lim-ited, Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $20. Call 250-324-2245.

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

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

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

FridayAlbertine in 5 TImes: (fi rst per-

formance) play performed by Shawnigan Players, 7:30 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 201-330 Duncan Street, Dun-can. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door. Call 250-748-7246

SPCA Open House: ask-a-vet booth, refreshments, activities for the whole family, half price adoption fees all weekend, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 7550 Bell McKinnon Road, Duncan. Donations (Hill’s wet cat and dog food, red or black KONG toys) gratefully accepted.

Water Protection Benefi t Din-ner: Featuring speakers and videos relating to what is hap-pening in the Shawnigan wa-tershed at Steeples Restaurat at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 with proceeds going Shawnigan Residents Association to legal fund.

Cowichan Valley Concert Band Spring Thing: Ron McFarlane

directs a group of dedicated musicians who enjoy provid-ing music to the community. At Quamichan Middle School, 7:30 p.m., tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors/students.

SaturdayRock n’ Roll band Splinter:

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

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

Illustion-ist Murray Hatfi eld performs one of his disap-pearing acts during his visit back at the Cowichan Theatre on Saturday May 11 for two shows presented by the Duncan Volunteer Fire Department.Andrew Leong

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SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

O’NEIL, Yolande (Granaldi)

July 12, 1923 –May 16, 2013

Yolande was born in Montreal, PQ and passed away at the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC.

Predeceased by her husband, Ernest in 1990 and by her four sisters, Maria St. Germain, Anna Frappier, Ida Brunet and Eva O’Donnell, Yolande

will be remembered with love by many nieces, nephews and friends in Quebec, by many friends in Duncan and Argenta, BC and by her “family” at the Meadows Assisted Living Facility where she lived for the past 3 ½ years. Yolande & Ernie moved to Duncan in 1966. For many years, Yolande was an avid bowler and a member of the Women of the Moose. In later years, she belonged to an Enneagram group, the Widows’ Support Group at St. Edward’s Parish, the Franco Belles and The First Open Heart Society of BC.

Yolande was very kind and considerate and always spoke well of others. She loved to travel and was genuinely interested in people. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all whose life she touched.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Yolande may be made to The First Open Heart Society of British Columbia, 1580 Pembroke Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1W2Website: www.fohs.bc.ca

BOTKIN, William T.“Bill” to all, this much-loved man passed quietly in the night at the George Derby Centre at 96. Born on a Saskatchewan farm, he navigated Halifaxes with 158 Squadron, Bomber Command. Sometimes shot to pieces, they made it back while many died around them. The courage it took to keep flying made them genuine war heroes. On leave he met Elizabeth “Jean” Miller, whom he married and loved for life. They were partners, raising a flock of children lucky to grow up in the warm home they created. They toured North America dancing, clearing dance floors as people sat to watch them doing what they loved to do. They were deeply involved in the community and in the arts, with Dad singing in choirs and prominent in Masons and Shrine. Youngest son Terry’s death hit him hard, Jean’s death was devastating, and the inevitable has happened. He is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the warm memories of those who knew him. We will miss him terribly.

Please join in a Celebration of Life for

Margaret McGowanSaturday, May 25th, at 1:00 pm at the

Cowichan Valley Inn, 6474 Trans Canada Highway,

Duncan, BC, V9L 6C6

Complete cremationservices $999.00

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

REHABILITATION COUNSELLING: An Introduction Mount Joy College is providing a series of seminars in-troducing a Christian-based reha-bilitation program for drug addicted youth. May 25, June 8, June 22, 9 am to 4 pm. To register call 250-642-2844 or www.mtjoycol-lege.com.

PERSONALS

The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is accepting your

penny donations year round!Please help support our local Cowichan Valley

Charities:4 Food Banks, Wavaw &

The Salvation Army.

We also accept all other denominations as well

as pennies.Our sincere “Thank you”

to all for supporting “Pennies for Presents”You may drop off your

donations to: The News Leader Pictorial,

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm,

#2 – 5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC

Before the penny is gone,let’s make them count!

You can make a difference...Save the Bread Van!

Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection,

which operates the Bread Van, relies on public

donations to FUEL the Van?Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many

months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills

are piling up.Every week we deliver in

upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods

throughout the Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to

people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http://

cowichanfoodconnection.com to fi nd out how you can help

or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046

for more information.

“Dignifi ed access to food for all”

INFORMATION

CHILDREN

CHILDCARE AVAILABLEBabysitters available for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. Gib-bins Rd area is preferred. Wehave taken the babysittingcourse through Island SavingsCentre and have had 2 yearsexperience babysitting. Weare 12, 13 & 16 years old andare very responsible from aChristian up-bringing. Pleasecall our parents for an intro-ductory interview.

Anneka & Chelsea 250-748-5060

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


IRCRAFT FA S

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

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COMING EVENTS

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

FUNERAL HOMES FUNERAL HOMES

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LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND

OTHERS

Re: Estate or ARTHUR RANDY

BARNARD, DeceasedDate of Death: August

4th, 2012

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

The Canada Trust Company,

Administrator

By its Solicitors:Jones Emery

Hargreaves Swan

LOST AND FOUND

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

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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND KEYS: found on Trunk Rd near Duncan Mall On May 13. 8 keys & unique coin. Please call the News Leader Pictorial to identify (250)746-4471, or come by the offi ce at 5380-2 TCH, be-side The Brick.

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

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

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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Penelakut Tribe EmploymentOpportunity

Position: Principal, Penelakut Island Elementary School/Learning Centre

Salary: Commensurate with experience and the Penelakut Education Salary Grid

Term: Full-time

Penelakut Tribe is looking for a Principal for the Penelakut Island Elementary School and Learning Centre. The Principal is responsible for the overall management of Penelakut Island Elementary School and Learning Centre, including development and administration of the school budgets, research and preparation of funding/grant proposals/donations, supervision and evaluation of teachers and support staff, recommend and implement all school policies and regulations. The Principal will be expected to teach approximately 20% of his or her time which includes leading a Guided Reading Group. The school Principal serves as the educational leader to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment. Achieving academic excellence requires that the school Principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:• Experience working in First Nations schools and

communities• Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities,

possessing strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative-decision making

• A Masters Degree in Education or enrolment in a graduate program

• Minimum two years principal or management experience• Knowledge of the BC Curriculum and IEP’s for K – Grade 7• Knowledge and practical experience with Guided Reading,

Read Well, Math Makes Sense, and DIBELS would be a benefit

• An understanding of the elements of learning and formative assessment strategies

• Strong leadership, communication and managerial skills including conflict resolution

• Energetic, enthusiastic and strong organizational skills• Strong computer skills• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with

staff, students, parents and the community• Ability to work with teachers and community on

incorporating the Hul’qumi’num language and Penelakut culture into the overall curriculum

Submit the following to:Regina Sam, Education CoordinatorEmail: [email protected]: 250-246-2725

• Detailed Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 References• Copy of BC Teacher Regulation Branch Certification• Copy of Teacher Qualification Service Category Card• Clear Criminal Record Check

Penelakut Tribe Employment Opportunity

Position: Special Education TeacherSalary: Commensurate with experience and the

Penelakut Education Salary GridTerm: Full-time

Penelakut Tribe is looking for a Special Education Teacher for the Penelakut Tribes Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for supporting students with a wide range of special needs in our Elementary school. He or she will work with school Teachers, Support Staff, and Parents to ensure that students who have a wide range of learning, emotional and physical special needs have I.E.P.’s in place and all necessary instructional support for successful learning, Kindergarten to Grade 7. The Special Education Teacher is a leader within the Penelakut Island Elementary School and goes into classrooms regularly to provide and support training, mentoring, and program development in the classroom that ensures that the School’s Program and curricula are implemented in a way that maximizes student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:• Takes the lead on I.E.P. development, collaboration and

implementation• Knowledge of the Special Education Program Funding

Application and Reporting Guidelines from the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)

• Instructs and supports instruction of identified students, using various teaching methods

• Prepares relevant course objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines and related resources to support classroom inclusive, pullout and traditional methods of instruction

• Evaluate students progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress

• Participates in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops

• Bachelors of Education or higher degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent

• University degree in an appropriate field preferred (Special Education or Alternative Education)

• High level of attention to confidentiality• Culture sensitivity, with experience in First Nations schools

and communities• Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the

characteristics of learners• Knowledge and practical experience with Guided Reading,

Read Well, Math Makes Sense, and DIBELS would be a benefit• Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with

staff, students, parents and the community

Submit the following to:Regina Sam, Education CoordinatorFax: 250-246-2725Email: [email protected]

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

Job Posting #2013-040

As a Computer Technician at our Administration Branch in Duncan, you will be responsible for providing technical and consultative services to Information Systems and the rest of Island Savings’ user community in hardware and software installation and support. Key accountabilities are for the timeliness, completeness and accuracy of services provided, as well as the quality of the member service delivered.

To meet these challenges, our ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree or technical school diploma in a related field.

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

• Proven experience with current Microsoft Desktop and Server software platforms

This is a full-time position however some flexibility in regards to scheduling and working after hours or on-call is required. As one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada, Island Savings offers excellent health and financial benefits. To apply for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume, clearly identifying how you meet the position requirements, by Friday May 24, 2013 to:

[email protected] Attention: Job Posting 2013-040 Senior Manager, Business Solutions Island Savings

Visit iscu.com to learn more about Island Savings and this opportunity.

Full-time Computer TechnicianDUNCAN

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:•Provide family support/repatriation services•Assess risk of abuse/neglect• Ability to implement strength based practice for families•Develop plans to ensure child(ren) safety•Fulfill role of guardian for children in care• Coordinate and /or refer families and children to community services•Ensure the confidentiality and security of files•Prepare documents for court•Prepare and present evidence for Family Court

QUALIFICATIONS:• MSW or CYC / BSW Degree plus 2-years of experience in Child Family Services is required•C4 through C6 Delegation Levels is an asset• Participate in Aboriginal Social Worker Training Program• Extensive experience working with youth, children, and families•Excellent written and oral communication skills•Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs• Knowledge of all areas of child development and family dynamics•Knowledge of aboriginal traditions and values• Specific knowledge of Cowichan community is an asset•Criminal Record Check (C.R.C) is required• Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required

Please refer to Reference No. LS-CS-SW-0513 when submitting your cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Human Resources Manager, Cowichan Tribes5760 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1

EMAIL: [email protected]: 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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

Employment OpportunityCHILD SAFETY SOCIAL

WORKERSReference No. LS-CS-SW-0513

www.kenevansford.com439 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan

We take our careers and customers very seriously, but we also have fun and enjoy

a great work atmosphere. Send your resume to [email protected]

or [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Ken Evans Ford is currently seeking an experienced sales person to join our exciting team of professionals. We are looking for

someone who is highly motivated, energetic & has a strong work ethic. All that is required is a great attitude, clean appearance and a

willingness to take direction. We will supply the rest.

Automotive Sales Professional

$50K + is totally attainable!

HELP WANTED

ONE MORE SUSHI hiring Full time Japanese Cook. 36-40 hrs a week. $18-20/hr. req. skills/qualifi cations. Min, 1 yr of related exp, and have knowledge of Japanese Cui-sine. Fluent in English. Com-pletion of college level educa-tion and food safety certifi cate. Please email resume to [email protected]

THE LEMARE GROUP is ac-cepting resumes for the follow-ing positions:• Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fall-ers-camp positions• Coastal Certifi ed Bull Buck-ers • Chasers• Hooktenders• Hand Buckers• Grader Operator• Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A+DRINK SNACK plus Healthy Vending machine Route. Turn Key Business. In-vest With Confi dence, $4,000 Up. Training and Secured profi table Locations. Limited Must Sell. 1-888-979-8363.

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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

OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies require Owner Ops. to be based at Nanaimo for runs throughout Van. Island.

We offer above averagerates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of Profes-sional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to:

[email protected] or call John @ 250-514-2432

or Fax: 604-587-9889Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental ResponsibilityWe thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, May 25th & June 29th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. [email protected].

TRAIN TO be an Apart-ment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of gradu-ates working. 32 years of suc-cess! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Construc-tion Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Sign-ing/moving allowance, full company benefi ts, very ag-gressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, We-taskiwin, Alberta. Email re-sume: Attention: Dean Brack-enbury;[email protected]

CASUAL POSITION available for day program, servicing adults with special needs. Ex-perience with education pre-ferred. Send resume [email protected]

CLINICAL Counsellor - NI Survivors’ Healing Society - Trauma & Abuse Counselling - Campbell River - contract with expansion /renewal potential - 14hr/wk - [email protected]

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Pacifi c Energy, a local manufacturer of quality wood, gas and pellet

fi replaces is seeking an experienced CSR.

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

If so, please forward your resume to

Chuck Richardson at Chuck@pacifi cenergy.net

We offer an attractive compensation

package including a comprehensive, company paid benefi ts programme.

EXPERIENCED SERVERS needed at the York St. Diner. Please respond in person w/resume to 5847 York Rd. 250-597-0400

GORD SMITH Mechanical re-quires a ticketed heavy duty mechanic with valid BC driv-er’s license. Also looking for an apprentice mechanic, P/T to start. Call (250)701-2833.

GRAVEL HILL Supplies is looking for an experienced truck driver to drive tandem-tandem ready-mix trucks. Knowledge of Duncan and surrounding areas an asset. Fax resume and driver’s ab-stract to (250)743-3985.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $11 per hour, 25% profi t sharing, paid overtime, benefi ts, paid birth-day, vacation pay, annual ad-vanced training and advance-ment opportunities. For an interview call 250-715-1779.

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

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HELP WANTED

PART TIME caretaker for 14 unit apartment. NO SMOK-ING; NO PETS. Experience required includes maintenance and cleaning. Caretaker suite on premises. Position avail. Aug 1, 2013. Apply to CSCHS, PO Box 92, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0. Posting closes June 14, 2013.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

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

PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE Developer for Engi-neering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engi-neering development team. We of-fer rewarding challenges, a stimu-lating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the col-lege town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems in-clude multiple cameras and sen-sors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechani-cal and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production fl ow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (opera-tors, technicians, etc.), to develop effi cient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job De-scription Implement and test ma-chine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of cus-tomer data Verify sensor perfor-mance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture require-ments for software upgrades Main-tain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and com-putational geometry extensions Ex-perience Must have 3-5 years expe-rience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer sci-ence. Good mathematics and trou-bleshooting skills are required. Vi-sion to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Addi-tional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding posi-tion. Your code will control our cus-tomer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what mod-ern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to on-time delivery schedules. Applicants must be fl uent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensu-rate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected].

TRADES, TECHNICAL

GUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas In-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interi-or Locations. Excellent salary, benefi ts and potential for advance-ment. Please submit your resume to [email protected]

SYSTEMS Software Developer Lu-cidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grad-ing is seeking an experienced & tal-ented person to join our soft-ware/engineering development team as a Systems Software Devel-oper. We are looking for a person to design and program GUI and soft-ware components that acquire and visualize electronic, scientifi c and production data. Must have 3-5 years experience with .Net frame-work and ADO.Net. Experience with many of the following: NET VB/C#, Subversion, SQL Server, Xml, Win-dows OS, PC troubleshooting, ADO.NET, user-interface design, MS Report Viewer, networking, ba-sic electronics skills, PLC systems. Good mathematics and trouble-shooting skills. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability a must. Requires degree in engineer-ing or computer science. Our scan-ning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equip-ment. The mechanical and electri-cal components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production fl ow and equipment. Software developers must under-stand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, techni-cians, etc.), to develop supporting applications. We’re looking for a person that will get a kick out of joining our team and help us make our product the best it can be. Ap-plicants must be fl uent in English and have the energy to produce re-sults under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for

delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back.

The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a

sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves.

Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record

and a great attitude! Please email resume to:

offi [email protected] to apply for this worthwhile

cause.

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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

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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HAIRSTYLISTS

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

LEGAL SERVICES

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PETS

PETS

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

PURE BRED Standard Poodle Pups. Ready to go next week, dew claws removed, tails docked, de-wormed and vet checked. Black, blue and sil-ver still available. 2 females, 3 males left. Mom/Dad available for viewing. Call for pricing. (250)748-7323

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BURIAL PLOTS

2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

FRIENDLY FRANK

30 GALLON fi sh tank, $99. (250)741-1431.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIR $200 cord. Arbutus is available. Split & delivered, locally. End cuts, $75/load. 250-510-0412.

SEASONED fi rewood, 1 cord split and delivered. $200/cord. Phone 250-701-1964.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

CEDAR STRIP canoe, incl. double paddle, must be seen. A bargain $800.(250)748-9991

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

Got GOLD? Don’t SELL it. Use it for a collateral

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

ISLAND MURPHY BEDS, lo-cally built. Starting at [email protected]

1-888-748-1114

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

COZY 2BDRM, 1bath, well kept, bungalow. Near school & harbour front. Open dining/liv-ing room w/gas FP. Large kitchen & master bdrm. Newer gas furnace/HW tank/fridge. Beautifully landscaped private yard. 280 View St. Nanaimo. $225,000. (250)753-7397

CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW fl oors, oak kitchen w/tile fl oor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31’x26’ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or [email protected]

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY

with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,

2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake,

in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call [email protected]

HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BDRM, 5 appl., adult build-ing, $800/m, no stairs, fi re-place, close to bus. (250)746-5615 or (250) 710-2756

2-BDRM DUNCAN: Spotless, like new condo in Plum Tree Lane. Ground fl oor, quiet 55+ N/S property. Small pet con-sidered. Natural gas F/P. New carpet, 5 new appl’s, new paint, in-suite laundry with storage. Parking spot 15 ft. from patio entrance. Flat walk to close shops and bus stop. $840. Avail June 1 or July 1. Call 250-246-1906.

CENTRAL DUNCAN: 1 bdrm condo. South facing, well maintained in quiet area. Large bdrm w/extra storage. Ensuite laundry. Walking dis-tance to shopping & Univer-sity. 5 appls, N/S. Parking. Near by storage locker. Move in now & don’t pay till June 1st, $750. Call 250-701-0808.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

$595 & UP1 Bdrm, 2nd & 4th fl oor. New carpet

& appliances. Near Mall & Aquatic Centre.

On bus route.Heat & H/W incl’d

Call 250-748-1304.

BEAUTIFUL, NEW 1 bdrm,WD, stainless fridge, stove,micro & DW. $795/m incl.heat, hydro, internet, sep. en-trance. 10 min walk to CDH.Call (250)748-0231.

CENTRAL CHEMAINUSoceanview modern 2 bdrm,1000sq ft grnd lvl, 5 appls, pri-vate patio, wi-fi , parking,$900. Available now. NS/NP.Call 250-246-4313.

CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniorsoriented building, heat includ-ed. NS/NP, $625 mo. Pleasecall Art at 250-746-7241.

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1, 2 & 3 bdrms, balcony, F/S,heat & hot water(1 bld only),parking, pet considered, $550-$950/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

CLEAN 2 BDRM, walk-in clos-et in master, 5 appl., $800/m,near pool, track, etc. Immed.possession. (250)746-5615 or(250) 710-2756

COBBLE HILL- Bright 2 BdrmCarriage house, 5 appls,NP/NS. June 1. $875 mo heat& hydro incl’d. 250-743-2672.

CONDO FOR RENTLarge,immaculate,quiet 2

bedroom condo available in Duncan, secured building, bottom fl oor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented 4-plex, wheel chair ac-

cessible. Great location! Within walking distance to shopping & restaurants.

Wood burning fi replace, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S,

dishwasher, lots of storage! Non smoker. Indoor cat ok.

Available now. $850/m. References

required. 250-656-7331

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

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

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING, profes-sionally trained, $20/hr. Tama-ra (250)715-8275

I CLEAN ‘TILL YOU BEAM! Spring is here, so don’t miss out on the nice weather by be-ing stuck inside cleaning! 50% off fi rst visit. Please call Moni-ca for your free quote & con-sultation 250-732-4423

COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Seniors’

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

ELECTRICAL

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

FENCING


GARDENING

DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc. 250-510-1904 250-743-1225

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

JOE’S HOME REPAIRS

& PAINTING 30 yr’s Experience

We fi x everythingNo HST

250-748-5062

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335yourdeliveryguy.ca

DELIVERIESHAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

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


HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com1.877.835.6670

MULTI UNIT to Home Renos. Free Est’s. Call Green Bird Development. (250)929-4685.

TOTAL RENOVATIONSCarpenter will do additions,

Carports, Decks, Siding, Windows, Doors, Flooring,

Painting, Concrete, Roofi ng, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing

“You Name It”“We Do It”

(250)748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washingMill Bay/Duncan250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

LANDSCAPING

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


PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTER No Job Too Small

25 years experienceSeniors discount

Call 250-246-0248

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

(250) 667-1189

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.

TREE SERVICES

LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chip-per. Insured, Certifi ed AboristHazard Tree Assessor, GrantHaynes, (250)748-4449

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2nd fl oor. References required, 1 pet considered. N/S preferred. 250-709-1379.

DUNCAN: $575 / 1br Apt for rent. This older Apt is above the Mediquip building in Dun-can. It is next to 49th Parallel Grocery Store and less than a block from CDH. Tenant must provide 3 ref., DD and 12 post dated cheques. Water is cov-ered however tenant must reg-ister for Hydro. Lots of stairs in and no W/D hook up. This Apt in not suitable for kids or dogs. Comes with fridge and stove. Call 250 710-4070.

RAAMCO International Properties

VICTORIA, B.C.“A sign of distinction”

Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+1035 North Park StreetBachelor - $575 and upOne Bedroom - $800 & upTwo Bedroom - $950 & up.Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exer-cise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets wel-come w/some restrictions.

Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email [email protected] to view

our available suites.

Wetherby ApartmentsFor Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby RoadSeniors only please - 55+.Bachelor - $7251 bdrm - $9152 bdrm - $1100This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shop-ping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions.

Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650

[email protected] to view our available suites.

MUST VIEWMountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious,

newly renovated. Great move in bonus-ask us!

Availiable now------------------------------

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

DUNCAN DOWNTOWN- lrg bright 2 bdrm, heat, H/W, prkg incld. Shopping, bus, school 5 min walk. N/S, small pet ok. $800. Call (250)246-1457.

DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S, NP. $795. Avail imm. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509 after 6pm


3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------1 bdrm bright & spacious,

newly renovated. Availiable now

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

CALL NOW250-748-3321


3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------Spacious 1 and 2 BDRM

Suites, modern, new fl ooring, $300.00 cash

move in bonus------------------------------

Resident managers on site

CALL NOW250-748-3321

PARKLAND PLACE620 Dobson Road250-748-0496 (Art)

250-748-1978 (Sylvia)

FREE heat, hot water, parking. Low hydro.Walking distance to:

shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College,

pubs, Chances Casino.Quiet building with

video security.Adjacent to 27 acres of

parkland including playing fi elds, walking trails, swimming holes and fi shing. Small pets considered close to a

leash free park.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!

Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly

Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water.

No pets. 1 bdrm suite $590(250)748-3729

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

CAIRNSMORE ST. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 55+ condo, furnished. 5 appl’s, equipped kitchen, gas F/P, ground fl oor, private entr, patio, parking. NS/NP. Ref’s. $900./mo+ utils (250)743-5113

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

---------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’

Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors,

ample parking,available now.

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

to view

OFFICE SPACE for rent, in medical offi ce setting for li-censed health care profession-al. Downtown Duncan. Please contact 250-715-5824 for de-tails.

COTTAGES

DUNCAN- 1 BDRM cabin, quiet area, close to town. $485. Refs. N/S, small pet ok. Call (250)597-3756.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

3 Bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom $1250 Centrally located. Available Immedi-ately. Close to schools and hospital. Large Master with full ensuite and Walk in closet Contact 2507432553 or email [email protected]

8 yr old 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath, end of cul-de-sac in quiet neighbourhood of newer homes. Close to schools & Cow. Com-mons/Wal-Mart. 5 appl. & yard maint. N/S, N/P & ref req. $1400/m,July 1(250) 709-2076

CHEMAINUS 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $675 utils not incl’d. Ref’s req’d, N/S preferred, N/P. June 1st. (250)245-2472.

CONDO FOR RENTQuiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top

fl oor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with

deck. New fl ooring and paint. Wood burning fi re-place, lots of storage, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S,

dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non smoker.

No pets. Available now.

$850/m. References required. 250-656-7331

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

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

IN TOWN, reno’d 3 Bdrm, 2 bath duplex, FS, WD. $1050, avail now. ALSO, reno’d 2 bdrm duplex, FS, WD $850 250-701-1937 No pets

HOMES FOR RENT

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm house, near hospital, 1.5 baths, fenced rear yard, large deck, 1682 sq ft plus enclosed garage, well insulated, July 1. $1100/mo. 250-748-1872

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE BAY- AMAZING NEW KITCHEN with granite, 3-4 bdrms, 2 bath, new 14 jet bathtub w/blue pearl granite counters, 2400sq ft. New up-dates! 5 appls, 2 airtight wood stoves, forced air furnace. Priv setting. Paved driveway, lrg pond, lrg orchard. $1675. Call 1-780-381-4217.

OFFICE/RETAIL

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

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

DUNCAN, offi ce/retail, down-town 950 sq.ft. ground fl oor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 offi ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929

Green Door Society

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

Beautifully Restored Heritage Building and grounds.

250-748-3701, 250-510-1209

NOW AVAILABLE

Prime Offi ce Space for lease, Coronation Ave, Duncan. 1000

sqft, parking, wheelchair accessible. (250) 217-1944

[email protected]

PRIME SHOP FRONT- 1000sq ft, $1690/mo inclds hy-dro, garbage, water, etc. 60 Queens Road. Call Ron 250-701-7923.

WANT TO GET NOTICED?Prime retail/offi ce space for

rent in highly visible historical building on corner

of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft.

2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new fl ooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

RV PADS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SHARED: Chemainus/Lady-smith executive home on 2 acres, lrg room with full en-suite. Must be seen to be ap-preciated. N/S, cat ok. $700/m. (250) 709-3872

STORAGE

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

DANDY MINI Storage on Joan Ave, assorted mini lockers avail: 4x6, $40. 9x20, $215. 7x9, $79. 6x7, $55. Units are heated. Call (250)709-1379.

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

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

2-BDRM GROUND-LEVEL, Duncan. Avail. now. Priv ent, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfi eld. $595/mo. Text me at (250)896-4248.

$750 One Bedroom in Cobble Hill. Includes everything. Cable, internet, hydro, shared washer and dryer and private small yard. Pet considered. 250-929-2999

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

CHEMAINUS: June or July 1, $625+DD; 1 bdrm, new car-pets, Heat/HW incl. NS/NP; gr fl oor with patio. Ref’s req. 250-416-0616

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

COWICHAN BAY. 1000 sq ft, ocean view, 1 Bdrm, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $900. Hydro, cable, wireless incld. Avail now. (250)246-7109, (250)701-1209

CROFTON Quiet Cul-De-Sac bach. Suite, nicely furnished,N/S, N/D, No pets, W/D Refs required & DD (250)246-4192

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm, separate ent., shared laundry, use of pool and hot tub. Close to bus route. Utils incld’d $800+ dam-age dep. N/S, non-partier, pet considered. Ref’s req’d. Avail. July 1st. Call (250)748-4470.

DUNCAN, 6128 Pinnacle Rd. 2 bdrm, $1025 or 1 bdrm, $725. incls; W/D, F/S all util’s. NS, NP. May 1. Ref’s req. (250) 748-7119.

LADYSMTH 2bdrm bsmnt suite $900/mnth, utilities inc., shrd lndry, n/s n/p avail June1st ph;259-245-9348

LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. June 15. Call 250-923-6170.

MILL BAY- 1 bdrm grd level, bright, cheery, quiet, priv ent & prkg. Ocean view, garden, W/D, F/S. N/S. Avail immed. $800 mo all inclusive. Ref’s req’d. Call (250)743-8378.

N.CHEMAINUS, STUDIO suite, furn’d or unfurn’d, on 2 acres. $650. inclds heat & hot water. Shared W/D, patio. Call (250)246-2393.

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

SUITES, UPPER

3-BDRM UPPER in house. Large deck, fenced back yard Pets, children OK. Heat, hot water incld. Close to town. $1200. negotiable. Avail June 1st. (250)715-1549.

LARGE 1-BDRM, in beautiful house on wooded acreage. 15 mins to Duncan, 5 mins to Lake Cowichan. N/S. $625. inclds utils. (250)749-3854.

TOWNHOUSES

3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $850./mo. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727, 250-709-4825.

DUNCAN: 2-BDRM, 1200 sq.ft., 2 baths, newly reno’d. W/D, F/S, D/W. Private entry, nice patio area. $995/mo. Avail June. 1. 250-746-9744.

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

LK COW: 3 bdrm townhouse (#5-215 Madill), 1.5 bath, 5 appls, single carport, newly painted. $750+ utilities. N/S, sm pet ok. Call 250-477-4524.

TRANSPORTATION

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

CARS

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $39,000 new; ask-ing $8,000obo. (250)755-6631

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.

MOTORCYCLES

MILE Zero Motorsports- Vancouver Islands Exclusive Arctic Cat dealer. Trades Welcome! Financing Available Located just south of Na-nimo airport at 3-13136 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith. 250-245-5414 Toll Free: 1-866-567-9376

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067

1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250-245-7259 after 5p.m.

2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 fi rm. Call (250)580-2566.

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2004 25’ Keystone Hornet Litetravel trailer, 1 slide out,sleeps 6, shower/tub, walkaround queen bed, A/C, micro-wave. Suitable to tow w/ 1/2ton truck. Low mileage, neverbeen off island, winterized an-nually. Exc. cond. $12,900obo. Call 250-245-7883.

TOWING

CASHFor Scrap Vehicles

Call Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

VTRUCKS & ANS

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

2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decentbody, 6.0l diesel. Motor doesnot run. Comes with cargopartition. Spray-in bed liner oncargo fl oor. Great parts vehi-cle, as is where is. Best offertakes it home 250-245-0350.

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto,running boards. 50,000 km,lady driven. $24,000. OBO(250)732-5928

MARINE

BOATS25’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel, sailboat, well equipped.$10,800. Also available 1 4HP& 1 5HP out boat, $480 each.Call (250)743-5827.

PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 GlasstronBow Rider with trailer & bimini.Engine has less then 40hrs.Moving must Sale! $10,000.Call (250)745-8100

Garage SalesGarage Sales

GARAGE SALES

DUNCAN GIANT SPCA GARAGE SALE,

Sat & Sun., June 1 & 28:30 - 3pm

NEW LOCATIONCowichan Exhibition Grounds

BBQ, tools, furniture, etc.Something for everybody!

We have it all!!!!Cash & Credit cards accepted

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

SUNDAY MAY 26 Large Antique/

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

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

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

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

“Apparently there was a headwind in the final,’’ said Bains. “We’re all so focused we didn’t even notice.’’

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

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

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

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

Her winning discus toss of

49.75 metres was an island and B.C. record for senior girls’ open. Esser also won the shot put with an island record throw of 13.55m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

noted coach Ron Glass.“The senior players stepped up and showed

tremendous leadership throughout the season.’’The game was a tale of two halves.“The first half Cowichan was calm and con-

trolled the ball very well,’’ noted Glass.Cowichan’s Zack Iwasyk crashed over the

line for the first try after some tight work by the forwards.

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

a defender to the outside and never looking back.

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

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

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

pen earlier in the game.Cowichan made another critical error that

gave Lord Byng possession back and led to a second try that cut the lead to 14-12.

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

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

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

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

Island meet: Smiley, Cross, Bains and Baker too quick to catch and Esser tosses competition aside

Speed on the track equals power on the field

Cowichan suffers a narrow defeat in a tale of two halves

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rough water prevented five races from taking place on the final day. Otherwise, the balance of the scheduled events all reached a thrilling conclusion.

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

The two crews looked extremely strong and well-positioned to challenge for places on the podium during the upcoming national high school rowing championships at St. Catharines, Ont.

Other highlights included Victoria City Rowing Club’s victory in the Junior B women’s eight while host Shawnigan Lake School took the Ju-nior B men’s eight event by defeating a

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

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

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

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

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

“From volunteer umpires and officials to parents, students and staff who so willingly give up their free time, there is no way the regatta could happen with-out the generosity of so many.’’

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Shawnigan Lake Business As-sociation is hosting the festival in the village and on the streets of Shawnigan.

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

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

Shawnigan Triathlon: Trail-building partnership and festival Satur-day add to the atmosphere

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

Teamwork on the land matches the water

Link to community grows

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Dragons slay the competition in U18B girls’ fastballGot a sports story?email [email protected]

phone 250-856-0045 Duncan Dragons won the first major tour-nament of the season at Evans Park.

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

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

Cordova Bay Blackout 5-3.Skye Olender led the attack, going two-for-

two at the plate with two RBIs.The Dragons only went 1-2 in round robin

play, but stepped it up a notch by defeating Strawberry Vale 7-5, as Katie Woywitka went two-for-three and Kaitlin Gill scored three times, and Nanaimo Breakers 7-0.

Youth Athleteof the Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Andrew LeongMadison Heisterman of Queen Margaret’s School, left, takes her horse Destiny over a jump in the QMS Stirrup Hunter Division and Amy Michalski does the same on Levi during Queen Margaret’s School Hunter Jumper Spring Classic.

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