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Friday, June 6, 2014

Logging truck driver airlifted from rollover in Shawnigan

Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

A logging-truck driver suffered un-determined facial, spi-

nal, and rib injuries when his rig rolled into a small creek along Renfrew Road Tuesday afternoon, Shawnigan Lake’s � re chief says.

Keith Shields said the 2:30 p.m. mishap, at the bottom of Kapoor Hill on Renfrew, saw the loaded truck roll and land in a small creek feeding the Koksilah River.

“He’s extremely lucky,” Shields said of the driver found by passersby, assisted by paramedics, then airlifted to Victoria hospital from a landing site near Burnt Bridge.

“When you look at the truck, you wonder how he got out. It was crumpled up pretty good.”

The driver, believed to be in his 40s, was conscious when � own to hospital after the roll-over that sent some fuel and oil into the creek.

The environment ministry was trying to remove the pollutants from the creek, Shields noted.

Police were investigat-ing the crash’s cause, but were unavailable for comment by press time.

Andrew LeongDuncan/North Cowichan RCMP Auxiliary Cst. Beth Avis gives 1 1/2-year-old Blake Windsor a hug at the Cowichan Cops For Cancer Kickoff: A community celebration in the fi ght against cancer at the Cowichan Sportsplex on Saturday. Avis will be representing Cowichan in the 2014 Cops For Cancer Tour de Rock this fall.

Renfrew Road: man injured after truck tumbles into creek

Ashley DegraafNews Leader Pictorial

Not all is sunshine and lollipops with the warmer weather having arrived.

Unfortunately, this is when locals use water access to cool off or picnics and wrapping up spring cleaning around houses and yards.

And they all need a reminder: dumping or leaving behind garbage isn’t cool.

“It doesn’t matter where you go on the river, if there’s a good swimming hole, there’s going to be lots of people there,” said Cowichan Tribes Chief Chip Seymour. “If you’ve got some common sense, and you bring food down there, you take it with you when you leave.

“Growing up and when my brothers and sisters and their families would all go down to the river and barbecue, when we would leave, everything we used was put into a black garbage bag and came with us,” said Seymour.

Unfortunately not everyone uses the same principles.

Garbage along the Cowichan River and other swimming holes is certainly a concern for of� cials in all local jurisdictions. But it isn’t a new or growing issue.

“It’s just a question of communicating that there’s a problem and we should work together,” said Cowichan River stewardship group One Co-wichan’s Parker Jefferson.

A photo showing four mattresses dumped near the gravel pullout/parking spot off Allenby Road and the White Bridge posted on the News Leader Pictorial’s Facebook page last month was just one example of what is frustrating residents and of� cials alike.

“We can’t account for people who do bad things randomly,” Duncan Mayor Phil Kent said following the mattress dumping, noting in particular people discarding household items in the bushes, rather than at their closest recycling/garbage facility. “If it’s reported to us, we try

to respond the best we can.”“It’s not just an issue just there,”

Kent continued. “There are a lot of people who think it’s ap-propriate and who think they can dump wherever they want.

“It’s been an ongoing issue for many, many years and for lots of people in the Shawnigan Lake area and Cowichan Lake area as well.”

Thankfully, many Cowichanians are also aware and have and are currently organiz-ing clean-up events.

Jefferson noted the group’s annual river clean up in August has

been a huge success and they’ve teamed with Cowichan Tribes to cover their area for the past two years as well.

“For the last two years, we have co-operated with Tribes for the lower part of the river. Tribes and Roger Hart have worked very hard together to make this happen,” he said.

more on page 5

Out with the trashOffi cials frustrated: But consensus is the battle against illegal dumping starts with you

Phil Kent:random badness

Chip Seymour:common sense

Details about the condition, iden-tity, and injuries of a Centurion Lumber Manu-

facturing worker, hurt late Thursday morning in a planer mill near Chemainus, were unknown at press time.

Cpl. Jon Stuart of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP con� rmed on scene a man in his mid- to late-50s was seri-ously injured at 11:33 a.m. in the � rm’s mill, then airlifted to hospital.

Richmond-based Work-SafeBC is now investigating

the accident.It occurred down a Che-

mainus Forest Products’ gravel road, hidden from view by trees and small buildings at 3070 Henry Rd.

Centurion managers were unavailable for comment.

—Peter W. Rusland

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Ashley Degraaf/� ledWill Piche (with sign) is joined by fellow Cowichan Secondary School Quamichan Campus students Haele Ferguson, Ethan McKay, Braeden Hardie, Brad Wise and Bailey Lamont walking out of class Wednesday and showing their displeasure with the ongoing labour dispute between the provincial government and teachers that’s leaving them caught in the middle.

Don BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

Even the eternal optimist in Wendy Lambert didn’t hold out much hope of funding being

restored for the Chemainus Crofton Community Schools’ Association.

But her glimmer of hope was enough for School District 79 brass to see the light.

Just days after an emergency community meeting that gener-ated a strong response and feedback to superintendent Joe Rhodes and secretary-treasurer Bob Harper about a substantial 50% cut to the CCSA, coordi-nator Lambert was informed of a full budget reinstatement.

At least for one � scal year until June 30, 2015.

“I think it was the support of the community and espe-cially the publicity from folks like yourself (the News Leader Pictorial) that really made the point to the administration,’’ said Lambert. “We are here and people are using the service. It’s more than just one or two kids.’’

While it’s only a one-year reprieve at this point, Lambert was encouraged by the possibil-ity of extending it.

“If they end up in the fall cutting it back to 50%, we’re back to where we started,’’ said Lambert. “The administration indicated we will be able to have a conversation in the fall. It gives us breathing room. We’re happy with that.’’

Rhodes, Harper, and other school district administrators Lorna Newman and Jason Sandquist, met with Lambert and another CCSA member, Heidi Elley, to deliver the news.

“Administrators and commu-nity members have shown the strength of working together for our children and families,’’ Lam-bert indicated. “The numerous CCSA programs will continue for another year and I am sin-cerely grateful on behalf of our board, all our participants and our communities.’’

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Full-fl edged strike looms

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Long and winding Echo Heights saga fi nally reaches its quiet conclusionGot a comment or a story?email [email protected]

phone 250-746-4471 Most of Chemainus’ Echo Heights forest of-fi cially became parkland Wednesday.

Mayor Jon Lefebure says council ended some eight years of tense debate by passing fourth and fi nal readings of a bylaw to preserve about 90% of the 52-acre publicly owned forest as parkland.

“The remaining property is zoned residential

(R2), and was logged two decades ago,” his release reads.

“It will be subdivided into an estimated 17 single-family residential lots, and will be sold to fund community-amenity projects.”

Council also abandoned an earlier bylaw which would have seen 20% of Echo Heights developed for a variety of single- and multi-family

residential uses.“In addition to dedicating the land as park,

the adopted bylaw goes further and specifi cally requires any development or improvement of the park must be directed toward the preservation of the atmosphere, environment, and ecology of the park for public enjoyment,” notes Lefebure.

—Peter W. Rusland


The Town of Lake Cowichan is on alert after a cougar sighting Tues-day near downtown.

Lake Cowichan RCMP issued a warning Wednesday after a report

made at about 8:30 p.m.“A lady walking her dog came upon what she

believed was a young cougar on the Ted Burns Nature Preserve trail between Saywell Park (Kaatza Museum) and Point Ideal Road,” Const. Bruce Coles says in the release.

“Lake Cowichan RCMP members walked through the area but did not locate the animal. The B.C. Conservation Service was noti� ed and will be checking the location further.

“The Lake Cowichan RCMP wish to caution the public about using this trail, or other trails in the area, and to be on the lookout for bears and cougars.”

Conservation of� cer Scott Norris, stressed Tuesday’s sighting of a cougar was uncon� rmed.

It’s common for the naturally shy creatures to be spotted during dusk and dawn hours, when they generally hunt critters such as deer, rac-coons, even elk, he explained.

But seeing a mountain lion during daylight hours could spell trouble, he warned, adding the big cats will be killed if acting strangely or threatening people.

“With a sighting of a cat doing nothing wrong, we let it go back to nature,” he said, unable to quote exact cougar numbers on the island.

Last year saw two attacks on folks on remote islands off Vancouver Island.

“They will go after people but it’s not common — they usually go after pets,” Norris said.

If you meet a cougar, do not run, make your-self look larger, toss rocks or sticks at it, and get to safety, Norris advised.

Police request any further bear or cougar sight-ings can be reported to the B.C. Conservation Service at 250-746-1236, or the Lake Cowichan detachment at 250-749-6668.


The possibility of going to a full-scale walkout will be determined when Cowichan School District 79 teachers join others around the prov-

ince in a vote Monday and Tuesday.A strong enough mandate would

allow teachers to give 72-hour notice of Stage 3 job action by Wednesday in their nasty contract dispute with the provincial government, making a full-scale walkout option available by the

following Monday, June 16. The two sides remain far apart at the bar-gaining table.

Naomi Nils-son, president of the Cowichan District Teachers’ Association, said it’s the last thing teachers wanted, but they aren’t get-

ting anywhere in attempts at reaching a settlement.

“What it has done is it has completely demoralized the teaching staff,’’ said Nilsson.

The government-imposed lockout compounded the situation and the 10% docked from teachers’ pay during rotating strikes was ruled valid by the Labour Relations Board Wednesday.

The dispute is clearly reaching the boiling point with the end of the school year rapidly approaching.

“We want it done by June,’’ said Nilsson. “It’s so hard on our teachers and our students as well. We want the government to bring the resources to the bargaining table.’’

Nilsson said if teachers vote favour-ably on Stage 3 job action, they might opt for two or more strike days a week as an intermediary step.

“I believe the reason for this is if things are moving at the bargaining table, we have options or if things are going well, we can call things off.’’

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“I don’t know how the government thinks provincial exams are going to be marked,’’ said Nilsson.

Some students rallied in the valley Wednesday as a means of showing their displeasure with the dispute.

A large group of Cowichan Second-ary Quamichan Campus students made a presence along Beverly Street. Frances Kelsey vice-principal Lori Hryniuk not-ed there was a smattering of students on Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road.

Nilsson said there was a rally planned at the Cowichan District School board of� ce Thursday afternoon. B.C. Teach-ers’ Federation second vice-president, Teri Mooring, planned to attend.

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“It’s not so much just the rivers; It does happen in outlying areas as well,” Seymour said. “I think if a truck can get into an open field, they’re going to dump and that’s where our problems are.

“We do have a bylaw officer who will go through it and try and find out who it belongs to and contact those people to come back and clean it up.”

Residents like Gláucia Regina Desrochers are also working to create clean-up parties at popular spots in the valley, including Mount Prevost.

“With summer fast approach-ing it would be nice to enjoy the mountain garbage free,” she said on a Facebook page for an event she had planned for May, but has been postponed for various reasons.

One of the main ones is she needs more people to step up and help out.

“Some important things to know are that Darren Hart, (a) teacher at Cowichan Secondary, has already started the work of cleaning up Mt. Prevost with the assistance of his students and Darrell Frank from the North Cowichan Municipality,” she said on the Facebook page.

“They started at the base of Mt.

Prevost and went to the very popu-lar ‘First plat’ filling a one tonne truck of garbage.

“My hope is that we will be able to join their team and build a vast network to get our island cleaned up in one efficient day... for that it will take some planning and some major help.”

Peter W. RuslandThis stack of matresses left last month on the side of Allenby Road was just another ex-ample of the continuing problem of illegal dumping plaguing the valley.

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On May 16, the City of Vancou-ver filed a motion asking the Na-tional Energy Board to expand the list of issues it’s reviewing regard-ing the proposed pipeline. It asked the board to include the environ-mental and social-economic effects associated with the development of the oil sands crude and the use of oil transported by the proposed pipeline.

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The B.C. Liberal government’s bill to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones has passed, after one of the nastier exchanges I’ve seen in a decade covering the

B.C. legislature.“You’re all a bunch of corrupt liars,” NDP

agriculture critic Nicholas Simons yelled as the government cut off a long and mostly repeti-tious debate that dominated the � nal days of the legislature session.

Not to be outdone, cabinet minister Bill Ben-nett replied to Simons’ heckle about Kootenay rancher Faye Street, one of Bennett’s most vocal supporters as he pushed through changes to the land reserve to ease land use restrictions in rural zones. Bennett advised Simons to offer his remarks to Street in person. “She’ll kick your ass,” Bennett said.

The on-the-record debate wasn’t much bet-

ter. Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP MLA Norm Macdonald summed up his party’s biggest objection with his charge that “a bunch of Liberal political hacks” will be appointed to regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission.

The government’s scheme, Macdonald and other NDP critics predicted, is to unleash a � ood of ALR land removals, to enrich B.C. Liberal supporters by allowing development on productive farmland.

That might be a valid concern, but there are a couple of factual problems. First, every appointment to the ALC, at the regional or provincial level, is made by the B.C. govern-ment. It’s been that way since the Dave Barrett administration set it up in 1973.

Second, the regional panels are not new. The B.C. Liberals imposed them in 2003. If this was their method of corrupting the process to dismantle the ALR, that would have largely happened. Surely by this time they would have found enough greedy political hacks who hate

farming to subvert the process.I’ve written before about the legitimate

concerns of places like Merritt, Vander-hoof and Dawson Creek, where some ALR rules and decisions simply don’t make sense.

Strict secondary residence rules are needed in areas with non-farm development pressure. In most rural areas, they are a mis-take, and are frequently ignored.

The debate wasn’t entirely devoid of honesty and civility. Macdonald interrupted his string of baseless accusations to note that under the current system, 75% of exclusion applications in the Kootenay region are approved. If that’s the case, what is really broken that needs to be � xed? It’s a good question the government did not adequately answer.

New agriculture minister, Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, put aside his partisan talking points and gave his personal assurance that the government’s intention is to support farming in those places where non-

farm income is the only thing that keeps people on the land.

The B.C. NDP is broke and desperate after losing its fourth straight election, and it hopes to activate its declining donor base by portray-ing the changes as the imminent slaughter of its most sacred cow.

Voters have three years before the next elec-tion to assess this situation. If there is a � ood of exclusions of prime agricultural land, then the NDP will be able to make its case that its warnings were at least partially true.

If this does not take place, then the govern-ment’s position will be vindicated. We’ll � nd out the truth.Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at t� [email protected].

Three years to see who is right in ALR showdownBC VIEWS

The case forIt’s one thing to pay someone what

you think you can afford.It’s quite another to consider the

impact that wage can make on that person’s life and the lives of their family.

Understanding the realities of people’s lives and helping them succeed along that path is what is important, and the living wage gives us a target.

More people should make an effort to hit it.

Seeing both sides of: a living wage policySeeing both sides of: a living wage policySeeing both sides of: a living wage policyThe case againstThe living wage is great as a target,

but as a policy it is an economic false-hood.

If everyone is being paid a living wage, the cost of living would be jacked up across the board as employers struggle to compensate for their increased expenses.

And the Cowichan Valley’s $17.04 magic number would become com-pletely irrelevant.

How many service workers make a living wage?

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Congratulations to our grizzled veteransNational news honours: Bodger and Rusland’s honours well-earned

Together Peter W. Rusland and Don Bodger account for more than 50 years of covering the people and the stories of the Cowichan Valley.

You could say this veteran News Leader Pictorial pair has learned a little bit about community journalism.

Their peers seem to think so.

Last week, during the Ink and Beyond conference in Char-lottetown, P.E.I., the pair was of� -cially recognized by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association for their work in 2013.

Rusland earned third in Canada in the rural reporting category for his coverage of the Shawnigan Lake soil dump proposal and its impact on the community.

Bodger took top spot in the nation in the community service category for his dedicated efforts to recog-nize the valley’s young athletes through his annual NLP Youth Athletes of the Year awards program, section and gala.

In addition, the paper was recognized with a blue ribbon for being among the top papers in its circulation class.

We see � rst-hand the work Peter and Don put into their craft and their community.

And we’d like to congratulate them on these well-earned honours.

We’re lucky to have them.Our readers are too.

We say:Awards a demonstra-tion of their dedication

Peter W. Rusland:rural reporting

Don Bodger:community service

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It’s sad, but more plastics headed to the landfi llDear editor

With the new plastic bans, I can see a lot more will be going to land� ll, I`m pretty darned good about recycling everything possible but driving all the way to Bings Creek to get rid of plastics is not something most will do. It will all be going to garbage, so sad.Marion DecaroComments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Think about what’s being denied to students

Dear editor Re: the teachers’ dispute.

Hardball negotiations are one thing. But punitive behaviour by local administration towards the teachers fuels further animosity, and more importantly is hurting the students that they are there to serve. Which brilliant mind came up with the idea that restricting the teachers’ access to their work-site before and after school, as well as during lunchtime, would be bene� cial to anyone?

I can honestly say I don’t know where I would be today, even who I would be, without the support of my teachers. Most of this support was given out of class time. Teachers can have an impact on students, far beyond teaching how to learn, and mastering the curriculum. They can be very positive role models, by helping with students’ self-con� dence and developing other life skills.

So I think it is time our govern-ment and its administration

rethinks their negotiating tactics. A good place to start would be dropping punitive measures, and to begin bargaining in good faith.Alicia ParkerDuncan

Tell me why the teachers need to get what they wantDear editor

Teachers are salaried employ-ees, and that may mean mark-ing tests in the evening, pulling together projects for the kids using imagination and available resources. I don’t understand the recent viral letter to Christy Clark complaining about not be-ing able to come in early. I drive my children to school every day and see the same teachers arrive only a half-hour before the bell. how early do they want to arrive at school?

I’m confused, as I’m sure a lot of parents are, about why the teachers and province cannot come to an agreement. If you want me to beep and wave as I drive through the school zones as

you walk with your picket signs (and I have to scramble to � nd childcare ) perhaps you can en-lighten some of us as to why you aren’t going to work like the rest of us. Perhaps everyone should request days off so they can stay home and take care of their children. The ripple effect would be tremendous, I’m sure.John NelsonDuncan

NIMBYism wins the day in Echo HeightsDear editor

I am in favour of developing Echo Heights.

This property is arguably the municipality’s biggest revenue producing asset. Revenue from lot sales have long held the potential to reduce the rising tax burden. The municipality already has 50 parks. Congratulations to CRA for providing another example of how a Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) group can sway a coun-cil. The appeals of the CRA failed to demonstrate what Echo Heights

has to offer that is not found in the 50 parks we now have. Neverthe-less, emotion won the day.Don GrahamChemainus

CRA much more than an Echo Heights lobby groupDear editor

Recent letters have caused me to think the organization I pres-ently chair, the Chemainus Resi-dents Association, needs to put more effort into communicating its goals to the public. Since its inception in 2006 the CRA’s pur-pose has been to engage residents of Chemainus in the planning of their community by providing an organization from which they

can receive current information, lobby government, and submit opinions on how the health and quality of life in our home place can be enhanced.

The CRA has also hosted speakers on aquifers, air quality, sustainability issues, the history of First Nations treaty issues, First Nations cultural practices, biodiversity and local ecosys-tems, urban planning and Smart Growth. In public forums, we’ve explored issues around water-front development, local marina possibilities, skateboard parks, a location for the new library and climate warming. We have provided a venue where Mayors Jon Lefebure and Tom Walker were able to address local issues with the public. We’ve met with the developer of the Artisans’ Village housing development and supported this project publicly because it proposes to provide residences adjacent to the downtown core, supporting a vibrant commercial environ-ment. We’ve polled the residents of Chemainus and the surround-ing area to � nd out what issues are important to them and we’ve co-hosted all-candidates meet-ings so residents can meet those who seek to represent them in local government.

In a municipality as geographi-cally large as North Cowichan, community associations like the Chemainus Residents Associa-tion and the Maple Bay Com-munity Association play an important role in communicating the priorities of residents to local government but that can only be effective if residents know why these organizations exist and how they can be used.Kathy WachsChemainus Residents Association

Peter W. Rusland, Andrew LeongThe end of the school year approaches students are showing off what they’ve learned at student fairs. At Queen of Angels, Grade 5 student Owen Mackenzie steers a model tank, attached with an iPhone, using his remote control, in his Robots to the Rescue project, May 29. At Duncan Christian School, Grade 12 students Charissa Lee and Nicholas Openshaw show what they’ve learned about the emotional swing of bipolar conditions May 29, during the DCS Student Expo of ideas and projects.

YOUR TURN “It’s such an important issue that the province should

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Grant Smith, Qualicum Beach

Should the province run all seniors-care homes?

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The Ecole Cobble Hill par-ent Advisory Council is obvi-ously pleased with those accolades that lead nicely into Saturday’s Ecostravaganza, a fun-filled fam-ily event in celebration of World Environment Day.

The event includes a green marketplace — featuring local eco-vendors — as well as a children’s activity area, a plant sale, a live stage, a silent auction, a food court and a used book sale. It takes place at the school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3642 Learning Way in Cobble Hill.

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Meanwhile, the Roots and Shoots Club has been doing some amazing work and was thrilled to receive the Green Games designa-tion.

“Our new school is right beside an amazing park which is part of the coastal Douglas fir ecosystem,’’ explained Tonja Joyce of the Ecole Cobble Hill Parent Advisory Council.

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With the support of the Cobble Hill Parks Commission, Roots & Shoots is expanding the existing Fairfield Park trail in Cobble Hill. The students are designing inter-pretive signs to provide informa-tion about the ecological origins, native species, forestry history and more of the coastal Douglas fir forest.

The Roots & Shoots Club consists of about 25 dedicated stu-dents in Grades 3 through 7. They meet once a week at lunchtime to learn about and take action on environmental and humanitarian issues.

Roots & Shoots flourishes at Ecole Cobble HillEcostravaganza: Expan-sion of park trail includes interpretive signage and much more

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1966: safetyS. F. Best, G. B. Motherwell, R. J.

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King’s Daughters’ Hospital closed its Jubilee Street thrift shop because of a shortage of volunteers. It was started in 1960 with convenors Mrs. R. Dobell and Mrs. E. Mould.

by Ann Andersen

Pictures of the PastDuncan’s Bank of Montreal building undergoes renovations in 1966 during a building boom that gripped the Cowichan region.—We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to

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

courtesy Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives

More people means bigger local schoolsDateline 1966: Schools grow for baby boomersAnn AndersenNews Leader Pictorial

The Duncan area has had its share of building booms: the early 19th Century burst of residential housing east of the city; the 1950s � ood of homes to accommodate workers and their families as the new Crofton pulp mill roared into action; and in

the mid-1960s, a new construction surge to accommodate increased migration from prairie provinces and overseas.

And by 1966, construction costs had sky-rocketed. The year before, the local school board had been forced to build its � rst prefabricated school, Khowhemun elementary on Cliffs Road, when bids on a conventional building came in at $20,000 more than the estimated $50,000. Cutting costs to $60,000 meant a quick provincial approval and a new school building within a year.

A similar situation arose in June 1966. Under funds approved by referendum, Duncan elementary school gym was scheduled to double in size. And when trustees learned the $50,000 ap-propriated was $20,000 short of an architect’s $70,000 estimate, most trustees accepted the news philosophically. It was a build-ers’ market, and they named the prices, said trustee Joseph Frumento. Working plans were also ordered for an estimated $46,000 addition to Mill Bay elementary. The new classroom was required by September.


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Forty hours of footage has been filmed and plans are for a test screening to be held this fall.

After that screening, and input and discussion from Cowichan Valley residents, the film will be edited a final time and then released. Dawn is hoping that in addition to being shown locally, the 60-minute documentary will be shown at film festivals and as an educational tool for schools, social

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“Those voices not being heard, the stories not being told; all will be highlighted,” Dawn said. “It will show the generational trauma that has been going on since colo-nialism.”

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Munich, Germany – There’s no shortage of places to chow down here in Bavaria but that’s not really what I had in mind. Sometimes you just hanker for some good ol’ fashioned home cooking and the desire makes distance no object. According to Google Maps, the drive to some tasty yet simple food fare will take approximately six hours and five minutes, and is about 684 kilometres. One way. That’s not including the approximately 8,300 kms travelled to get to Munich, Germany. The destination: Budapest, Hungary, where I’ll have one night to spend with my grandparents – grandma Ilona and grandpa Pál Lencsés. I’ve got the use of a bright red 2015 Audi A3 and a full tank of gas, so why not? Consid-ering I’ll be there less than 24 hours, words like “ambitious” or “motivated” or even “crazy” might describe my

reasoning. But heck, if it means I get a home cooked meal, I’d travel all night. Relatively speaking, I’m so close to them. I couldn’t let the oppor-tunity go to waste. And anyone who loves their grandparents’ cooking will sympathize. Getting me there doesn’t involve security screenings, boarding passes, the hospitality of flight attendants or the company of an Airbus. With my bag tucked away in the trunk, my destina-tion set into the GPS, it was go time. This particular A3 came equipped with Audi’s new MMI Touch with hand-writ-ing recognition infotainment system and the MMI Navigation plus. Instead of spelling out the address using the dial and twisting the wrists back and

forth, you can just trace out the letters with your finger on the dial’s face. I will warn you, if you have bad penmanship like me, the system might pick up on a different letter than the one you had intended!

Regardless, getting the hang of it is relatively easy, and really kind of fun, too. Throughout the drive in Germany, I shaved a few minutes off here and there. The speed limitless zones certain-ly helped. Perhaps that’s why I opted to take the car rather than fly. A chance to drive quickly – in certain sections - AND get a delicious meal at the end. The A3’s swift characteristics hail from its 1.8L, direct injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. With a healthy dose of 170 horsepower and

199 lb-ft of torque, I had everything I needed. The competency of its front MacPher-son Strut with Lower Wishbones and 4-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrange-ment at highway speeds is confi-dence inspiring. It doesn’t waver with the speed and feels firmly planted. And for a small-ish vehicle, that’s always a good thing. The Audi A3 itself isn’t boring by de-sign, but the long drive is. Especially on the most, direct route. Knowing that I would get to spend some quality time with my grandparents, and the A3, kept me going. With the speed limits decreasing and the flow of traffic considerably worsen-ing, I knew I was getting close. It was just nearing dinner. Perfect. Before devouring my grandma’s fa-mous crepes – complete with home-made apricot jam with apricots that grew in their summer home’s backyard. My grandparents tightly embraced me. I’m not sure who was more excited to

see whom, though their attention was split between hugs and admiring the red chariot that brought me to their home in one piece. I can’t blame them. It is quite the sedan in regards to

styling. And that colour just can’t be missed. As I walked through the courtyard and along the path to their apartment, I caught a faint whiff of what had been baking throughout the day. I knew that the crepes, and myself, would soon be gone.

In this case, you can’t help but devour yet appreciate the goodness a “home” cooked meal can have. The family then gathers around the dinner table, says grace, and digs in. Was it worth it? That’s obvious of an answer as is the response to, “Do you want seconds?” The meal was priceless but the 2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI has a starting of $31,100. Check out the Question of the Week and if you want more info about the A3, visit www.audi.ca [email protected]

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Question of the Week:When Alexandra Straub got ‘Hungary’ in Munich, she drove all the way to Budapest for a home-cooked meal with grandma! How far have you travelled for a home-cooked meal with family? Tell us your story.

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Munich, Germany – There’s no shortage of places to chow down here in Bavaria but that’s not really what I had in mind. Sometimes you just hanker for some good ol’ fashioned home

cooking and the desire makes distance no object.According to Google Maps, the drive to some tasty yet simple food fare will take approximately six hours and five minutes, and is about 684 kilometres. One way. That’s not including the approximately 8,300 kms travelled to get to Munich, Germany.The destination: Budapest, Hungary, where I’ll have one night to spend with my grandparents – grandma Ilona and grandpa Pál Lencsés.I’ve got the use of a bright red 2015 Audi A3 and a full tank of gas, so why not? Considering I’ll be there less than 24 hours, words like “ambitious” or “motivated” or even “crazy” might de-scribe my reasoning. But heck, if it means I get a home cooked meal, I’d travel all night.Relatively speaking, I’m so close to them. I couldn’t let the opportunity go to waste. And anyone who loves their grandparents’ cooking will sympathize.

Getting me there doesn’t involve security screenings, boarding passes, the hospitality of flight attendants or the company of an Airbus. With my bag tucked away in the trunk, my destination set into the GPS, it was go time. This particular A3 came equipped with Audi’s new MMI Touch with hand-writing recognition infotain-ment system and the MMI Navigation plus. Instead of spelling out the address using the dial and twisting the wrists back and forth, you can just trace out the letters with your finger on the dial’s face. I will warn you, if you have bad penmanship like me, the system might pick up on a different letter than the one you had intended! Regardless, getting the hang of it is relatively easy, and really kind of fun, too.Throughout the drive in Germany, I shaved a few minutes off here and there. The speed limitless zones certainly helped. Perhaps that’s why I opted to take the car rather than fly. A chance to drive quickly – in certain sections - AND get a delicious meal at the end.The A3’s swift characteristics hail from its 1.8L, direct injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. With a healthy dose of 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, I had everything I needed. The competency of its front MacPherson Strut with Lower Wishbones and 4-link rear suspension with sep-arate spring/shock absorber arrangement at highway speeds is confidence inspiring. It doesn’t waver with the speed and feels firmly planted. And for a small-ish vehicle, that’s always a good thing.The Audi A3 itself isn’t boring by design, but the long

drive is. Especially on the most, direct route. Knowing that I would get to spend some quality time with my grandparents, and the A3, kept me going. With the speed limits decreasing and the flow of traffic consider-ably worsening, I knew I was getting close. It was just nearing dinner. Perfect.Before devouring my grandma’s famous crepes – complete with homemade apricot jam with apricots that grew in their summer home’s backyard. My grandparents tightly embraced me. I’m not sure who was more excited to see whom, though their attention was split between hugs and admiring the red chariot

that brought me to their home in one piece. I can’t blame them. It is quite the sedan in regards to styling. And that colour just can’t be missed.As I walked through the courtyard and along the path to their apartment, I caught a faint whiff of what had been baking throughout the day. I knew that the crepes, and myself, would soon be gone.In this case, you can’t help buy devour yet appreciate the goodness a “home” cooked meal can have. The

family then gathers around the dinner table, says grace, and digs in.Was it worth it? That’s obvious of an answer as is the response to, “Do you want seconds?” The meal was priceless but the 2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI has a starting of $31,100.Check out the Question of the Week and if you want more info about the A3, visit www.audi.ca

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Grandma’s Famous Crepes

2 eggsPinch of salt1 teaspoon of sugar6 heaping spoonfuls of flour (can be substituted with rice flour for gluten free!)

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food fare will take approximately 6

hours and 5 minutes, and is about 684

kilometres.”Alexandra Straub

by Alexandra Straub




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There’s nothing like a grandmother’s love.

The cookies, other unconditional love regardless of what

you do, and the bedtime stories while snuggled up in your Nana’s loving arms.

Not content to read others’ books, Jasana Crowie decided to write her own for her grandsons William and Matthew. Writing a book is no small feat —espe-cially not for someone for whom English is a second language.

“My husband was my line edi-tor,” the Czech-born author said laughing.

“I kept getting drawn into the book, it was hard for me to remember that I was editing,” husband Harvey Crowie said, smiling.

Barley of Maplewood is an adventure story about a timid, young mouse, who overcomes his fears to become a local hero. There’s Barley — timid, slow and not good at things. His cousin

Bonk, who moves into the neigh-borhood and forces poor Barley to face his fears. And a couple of wingmen of course — a squirrel named Red and a frog named Flick.

And because all great stories have a struggle that the hero overcomes, there’s a weasel as a villain.

The 206-page book was writ-ten and illustrated by Jasana, a former commercial illustrator for companies such as Hershey’s International and the Calgary Olympics, to name just a few.

It was started in 2006 when William was just three months old. Other interests and projects — she’s a painter, short story writer and gardener — beck-oned, but by 2013, she thought she’d better � nish the book, before her grandchildren were too old to enjoy it.

The book is long for children’s

books, at 40,000 words.“It became pretty clear that it

wasn’t going to happen in 6,000 words,” Crowie said. “It’s so important for children to be able to read. It’s the foundation for success in life.”

Beyond the unusual length, the book does another thing differently. It uses bigger words than you’ll � nd in most children’s books.

“I really like the book,” said Laurel Hibbert, a retired school teacher who used to teach Grade 4. “The language is really rich, she hasn’t dumbed it down at all. Most people don’t know that you don’t need to write simple books for children, in fact, they like new words. They eat it up.”

The book is for children age 6 to 10 and, according to Hibbert, one of the things that makes it very special is the life lessons that permeate it.

“This book is very clearly a book written by a grandpar-ent who is trying to pass on life lessons to her grandchildren,” Hibbert said.

She isn’t the only person raving about Barley and his friends.Crowie’s grandson William talked up the book, “so incessantly,” that his Parksville teacher is now read-ing it to his Grade 2 class.

Given the positive feedback that the book has received, can a sequel be in the works? Crowie said she’s got some ideas, but next on deck is a book of short stories.

The children’s author is holding a book reading this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Cowichan library.

The book can be purchased lo-cally at Volume One Bookstore, at Hibbert’s stall at the Duncan Farmer’s Market and on ama-zon.com. It is available as an e-book and paperback.

Little mouse roarsBarley of Maplewood: Grandkids inspire Co-wichan woman to publish fi rst novel


Hot off an award-winning streak, Brent-wood College singers and instrumen-talists are tuned for Friday’s bene� t Concert For A Summer’s Eve.

The 20th-annual fundraiser for a special-needs program, called Monday Morn-ing Music, will hear hundreds of Brentwood students — groomed by teachers Phil Newns, Elizabeth MacIsaac and Scott McGill — swing into action at the T. Gil Bunch Theatre.

Cellist Tommy Perkins, in MacIsaac’s Strings Ensemble, happily supports the music-therapy program and other initiatives that have received some $80,000 from the val-ley’s Choirs In Concert Society.

“It’s a great thing. They don’t have enough funding and we’re glad to help. It’s something we can do for our community,” said the Grade 9 cellist from San Francisco.

The Strings Ensemble performed at the recent Victoria Festival, notching a mark of 90% — a gold-medal standing — winning the Senior School Strings Category, and an invitation to the honours concert.

Among other acts on Friday’s dozen-number roster, Perkins is in the House Band, and joins violinist Paul Lee and clarinetist Sabin Lee for Pachelbel’s Canon.

Performing boosts con� dence among music stu-dents, explained Perkins, who began bow work at age six.

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Witness the birth of a new jazz creationPart of the joy of jazz is the interplay of the

talented musicians playing off one another.On Sunday, you get to see three such players

connect for the fi rst time.The Kit Eakle Trio — featuring violinist Eakle,

dobro player Doug Cox and guitarist Michael Dunn — collaborate for the fi rst time in this

weekend’s edition of the Crofton Jazz series.Look for the Crofton Hotel Pub stage to fl ow

with the sounds of intuitively improvised gypsy jazz.

Cox is producer and artistic director of the Vancouver Island MusicFest, Eakle divides his time between Northern California and Vancou-

ver Island, where he has played and taught for years, and Dunn was founder of Mystery Pacifi c, one of the earliest and most infl uential Gypsy jazz groups on the West Coast.

The Crofton jazz series runs Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.

Andrew Leong/� leLiam Laturnus, fresh off his stel-lar turn as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, is singing tonight during Brentwood College’s Concert for a Summer’s Eve.

Kathy SantiniJasana Crowie wrote her fi rst book, Barley of Maplewood, for her grandchildren.

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“It helps you build up the guts to do it,” he said, citing pre-show prep.

“Most times we just play it out on our instru-ments beforehand, and let it go, and it ends up working.”

Actor, tenor singer and sax man Liam Latur-nus was also amped to assist the music-therapy program through Friday’s varied concert.

“It’s a great way for performing-arts students to give back to the com-munity,” the Grade 12er said, set to sing Time To Say Goodbye.

Laturnus — cast as Tevye in Brentwood’s Fiddler on the Roof earlier this year — is also in the

House Band, and in Group Sax that’s ready to blow Swingle Sax.

“This concert’s a great way to showcase how we can help our community,” he said, noting he and Newns’ Vocal Jazz Show Choir sang at last week-end’s Children & Apple Pie Day.

Laturnus played tenor sax in Newns’ Jazz Band — set to play two tunes Friday — at Richmond’s national Musicfest Canada competitions this year.

“The Jazz Band once again earned an Excel-lent Silver standing,” said Newns, “and the Vocal Jazz Show Choir followed them, this time with a Bronze.”

The college’s Tonic Fusion Vocal Show Jazz Choir and MacIsaac’s big Concert Choir each per-form three tunes Friday.

In April, the Concert Choir attended Victoria’s West Coast Concert Choir Festival, earning the highest grade from both adjudicators.

To Laturnus, it’s about the joy of entertaining.

“The big thing is going on stage and performing for people.”

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Summer’s EveWhen: June 6, 7:30 p.m.Where: T. Gil Bunch

Theatre, Brentwood Col-lege, Mill BayTickets: $7. Call 250-

743-5521.

FridayIsland Oak High School Art Show: An end-of-year presentation of student artwork, 3 to 6 p.m. Pot-luck dinner at 5:30 p.m., Banks

Road, Duncan.

SaturdayNative Bees of Vancouver Island: Learn about the many native bees that share the island

with us as well as how we, as gardeners, farmers, and food consumers, can help the native bees, ourselves, and each other, Cowichan Library, 2687 James St., 2 to 3 p.m.

Bottle Drive: Adage Dance Studio, 126 Government St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fundraiser for 24 dancers from the studio to go to Disney-land in the spring of 2015 and

take dance lessons from Disney choreographers as well as dance on the Disney stage.

Kira Carroll & the Hot Velvet Jazz Band: Kira Carroll sings her brand of jazz, country and pop accom-panied by Phil Newns on keys at Hillary’s Cheese in Cowichan Bay, 7 to 10 p.m. No cover.

Hip Hop Nite with Subterranean: With guests Abyss at the River

Rock Bar & Grill, 140 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan, no cover before 11 p.m.

Cheryl Baudin, Mary Egan, & Ron Ingram: Cowichan Valley singer/songwriters, 8 to 11 p.m. at the Duncan Old Firehouse Wine Bar. SundayCowichan Valley Garden Tour: self

guided tour of six unique and diverse private gardens. A tea, by donation, is held in one of the gardens, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Tick-ets cost $20. For ticket outlets, please call 250 748 8281, visit www.cowichanfamilylife.org or drop by the Cowichan Family Life Thrift Store.

MondaySouth Cowichan Seniors 55+: Doors open at noon and lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., located at the Old Cobble Hill Hall and we would love for you to come out and join us.

TuesdayBlues Tuesday with Thor and the

Thundercat: Open mike, 8 p.m., Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., Duncan. Tickets $5 musi-cians, $10 listeners.

Andrew LeongSam Lucas takes a splash into the dunk tank during the annual Children and Apple Pie family fundraising event, presented by Evergreen Independent School, at Cobble Hill Hall fairgrounds on Saturday.

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MILLER, Clifford Frank (Cliff)

It is with great sadness our family announces Clifford’s passing April 30th, 2014. Born to Alice Ann (nee Sterling) and Frank Charles Milller in 1932. Cliff’s wife of 59 years, Vera, his son Gordon (Deborah)daughter Colleen (Mark) His grandchildren Kirsten, Samantha (Steve), Nicholas, Kylie, and great grandson Dominic will miss him more than we can express. He leaves behind many other relatives and friends from organizations, clubs and companies.

Cliff grew up in the Kitsilano area in Vancouver. His interest in sports began early. A strong swimmer, he had many busy summers as a lifeguard at Kitsilano Beach. In football he played for the Meralomas, the farm team of the BC Lions. He did very well in weight lifting competitions, being trained by Doug Hepburn. Cliff was also an excellent dancer. In their early twenties, he and a friend dared one another, then took lessons at Arthur Murray’s Studios in Vancouver.In 1957 an accident left Cliff a leg amputee. After retraining, entered the canadian Paralympics, winning medals in most events. As a Merchandise manager for Henry Birks Jewellers for many years, Cliff travelled extensively as a buyer of goods. In past years, as a member of Kinsmen volunteered in the building of a Seniors Centre in the Fraser Valley. He organized the western amputee Golf Tournament at the Cowichan Golf Course. His love of the ocean and a concern for safe boating led him to join the Canadian Coast Guard Auxilliary. He was a member of the Cowichan Power and Sail Squadron and an officer for Vancouver Island North District. Cliff received the Chief Commander Citation for distinguished service and was a life member of the Power & Sail Squadron. A Celebration of Clifford’s life will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 2 pm at the cowichan Golf Course. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy.Pastor Dan Rutherford will begin proceedings with prayer. A video by Don Butt will be shown. Memories displayed, and stories told. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers a kind deed often done, no matter how small

A Special Thank You to doctors and nurses at St. Joseph’s and the Cowichan

Hospital. My family, Dr. Kallos, Diane and Peter Bolton, Don Butt, Lyle Wilson, Mike

Lally, Joan Stone, Dennis Smith, Peter Reeve and all people who phoned or

sent condolences and flowers.

TAWSE-SMITH, George Robert

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of George Robert Tawse-Smith at the age of 82. George lived in Duncan, BC and passed Monday 26 May, 2014 at Cowichan District Hospital of cancer.Born 6 June, 1931 in Bogota, Colombia to Norah and Alexander Tawse-Smith with his siblings: Ian, Shiela and NorahMarried to Doreen Shelstad 30 June, 1956 in Edmonton, AlbertaAfter graduating from the Royal Naval College in London, England, George served in the British Merchant Marine for 7 years. He later took a job as a purchaser for oil field logistics in Cartagena, Colombia.George’s career also included Director of Marketing for Canadian Government, Office of Tourism, Director of Marketing for CP Airlines, Vice President of Marketing for Expo 86 as well as Deputy Minister of Tourism for Yukon TerritorySurvived by his wife Doreen (Shelstad); sons Derek (Anne), Mark (Jill); daughter Liana; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Step Grandchildren; 6 Great – Grandchildren; and his sisters Norah and Shiela.George loved fishing, sailing and spending time with friends and family.He had a good sense of humour and was quick witted.

He will be greatly missed as he was loved.

MILINO, Patrick (Pat)October 18, 1922 – June 2, 2014

With great sorrow we must announce the passing of Patrick Milino, devoted husband and father. Pat passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary (nee Sutherby) and their 8 beloved children, 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren:David (Neneng), daughters Jacqueline and Monique; Dianna, husband Herb, sons Marty (son Jarrod, daughter Haley), Pat, wife Janelle (daughter Stephanie); Patricia, sons John, Michael, Robert; Suzanne, husband Michael, son Aaron and daughter Suzanne (sons Angus and Jack); Rocky, wife Rocio, sons Rocky Jr and Pat; Tina, husband Pierre, son Jacob and daughter Madeline; Anna, husband Dennis, sons Oscar and Lewis; Maria, husband John, son David and Amara (daughter Makaela), and son Owen.He is also survived by his brother Jack, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada, the USA and Sicily. He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Mary, sister Mary and brothers Joseph, Pasquale and Salvatore. His family was his greatest joy!Pat was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta of Italian immigrant parents. At eighteen he joined the Royal Canadian Navy during WW II. He served active duty on Atlantic Service, trained in communications as a Signalman and as a Morse Code Operator. He sailed on numerous trips across the Atlantic on Corvettes and Destroyers convoying the merchant and troop ships to provide protection. He was then assigned to the home Port of St. John’s as a Signalman at the Port Signal Station that controlled the strategic harbor, situated atop the Newfoundland Hotel. It was during this time that he met and married the love of his life, Mary.Pat was a member of the HMCS Avalon Boxing team. The team won the inter service championship competition in 1944 and Pat won his welterweight division, was awarded a trophy and medallion. Pat had a long, successful career as a well-respected building contractor both in Calgary and Duncan. The Milino family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all the people who helped care for Pat in his final days. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Sanders, Dr. Rob Thompson, VIHA Home Support and Nurses, and LPN’s Maria Clements and Karla MacDonald.After cremation, Mass for the Christian Burial of the dead will be celebrated at St Edward’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:30 pm. Luncheon and interment of ashes to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cowichan Hospital Foundation are appreciated. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hwwallacecbc.com. You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten! We all love you!

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CAROLAN, Robert JosephMarch 30, 1924 – June 2, 2014

Let me tell you a story, I was born in Stamullen, Co. Meath Ireland on the 30th of March, 1924. I danced many adventures, you may know many of my stories like the time when... I leave a legacy of 3 sons, 5 daughters and 11 grandchildren. I journey now to reunite with my wife Junie, my daughter Patricia, and many loved ones. I am grand, not a bother on me. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation. Service to be held at St. Edward’s Parish on Friday June 6th, 2014 at 1:00pm, reception to be held at Eagles Hall following the service, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan.

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FETCHKO, Joseph PeterBorn in Powell River BC April 22, 1930. Joe died peacefully on May 26, 2014 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Joe graduated from Brooks High School in 1949 and went on to work in the pulp and paper mill in Powell River as an apprentice electrician. He met and married Patricia Lacy and together they had eight children Rita, Joycenne, Peter, Lance, Andrew, Anne, John and Eric. In 1964 he moved his family to Crofton BC and continued his career in Crofton Pulp and Paper mill until his retirement. Joe enjoyed the outdoors. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and scuba diving. He was an avid scuba diver and was very involved in scuba diving community in Powell River. He taught the sport as well as wrote a column for the local paper and was President of the local club. Joe was especially proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Patricia, in 1986, his daughter Anne Meares in 2011, his second wife Jacquie ( Goode) in 2013 and his beloved dog, Buto. He is sorely missed by his cat Oliver. The family would like to thank all the staff at Westshore Lodge for their care and support while Joe and Jacquie lived out their final years, his companion/caregiver Lori Tait for being such a good friend tending to his daily needs, and the staff of 7 North and 6 South at the Jubilee for the wonderful care and compassion in the final weeks of Joes life. No service by request. Online condolences may be made @ www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/british-columbia/victoria/first-memorial

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HUDDLESTON: Kathleen Karen passed away Thursday the 29th of May, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, her mother and her brother. Kathleen was the most caring and giving person I have ever known. Her selfless dedication to the welfare and the lives of others was without measure. She fought her battle with cancer with dignity and unwavering strength and never let on to others the struggles she was having. She was a good woman, a loving wife, a devoted daughter and the pillar of strength for those with disabilities in our community, many of which she personally helped. Just as she fought the disease in silence I believe she wished to pass in silence. I ask that everyone keep her in their memories and cherish those memories and celebrate her life as she shared it with you, every day that the memories come.I love you baby and miss you deeply and the only comfort I have is in knowing that you will walk with me in my heart as I finish this journey called life and we can be together again.Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallcecbc.com

H.W. Wallace5285 Polkey Rd.250-701-0001

ALLEN Reverend W.D.1937- June 3, 2014

Born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba. Joined the airforce in 1958, served in Western Canada and one tour in Germany. Retired in 1981. Moved to Toronto and studied at Knox College. Moved to Kitimat and was Minister for ten years at the Kitimat Presbyterian Church. Retired in 1995 and moved to Duncan. Was the Padre of the Legion in Duncan for many years. He leaves a wife Donna and a son David (Crystal), daughter Arlene (Jason), and 6 grandchildren. Celebration of life at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, June 7, at 1:00 pm

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LOST: COCKATIEL answers to Ducky, male, very tame (has particular fondness to the Andy Griffi th Show theme song or ‘pretty bird’) will land on your shoulder or extended arm. Left leg banded, #37. Mill Bay area, Huckleberry near Frayne Rd. Generous Re-ward. Call (250)743-4068.

TRAVEL

TRAVEL

20 Night Panama Canal Cruise. $2244 Ft. Lauderdale to Vancouver April 11, 2015. Call Cathy 250-510-7577

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

COUNTRY CABS is looking for driver’s. Requires a Class 4 driver’s Licence. Call Bill at 250-746-9957.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, June 28th & July 26th courses 8:30-4:30 $75. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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

INFORMATION

HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 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 866-472-4339.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

DOBSON’S GLASS Ltd. is a very busy glass shop looking for a long-term glass techni-cian. Experience an asset, but will train the right person. Please apply in person to, 186 Ingram St., Duncan.

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.

HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LTD / NEW CASTLETIMBER LTD

requires a Hooktender. Fax resumes to: 250-287-9259

LIVE-IN MANAGER required for local motel. Must have ex-perience. 3 bdrm suite provid-ed. Call 250-701-8797

Medial Offi ce AssistantReq. for MEDICAL- Surgical Specialist offi ce in Duncan. Must have minimum of 3 years exp. & be available to work full time.Please email resumes with

File # A-949 MOA, in the subject line;

[email protected]

PURICA, A growing local sup-plement manufacturing com-pany is looking for enthusias-tic, hard-working team player in production. Apply in person, Monday to Friday 9-3 at 6157 Scott Road, Tansor Industrial Park. Feel free to e-mail ques-tions to [email protected]

Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

UNITED FLOORS is looking for an experienced Vinyl & Carpet Installer.

Requirements:• Valid BC drivers License• Clean Van• Own tools for the trade• WCB coverage in place

& current• Liability Insurance cur-

rent & in place• References.Available Immediately, F/T.

Drop off resume at United Floors, #101-2700 Beverly

St, Duncan, BC.

LEGAL

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT:

Notice is given that thegoods placed in Storageby yourself will be dis-posed of on June 21,2014, at SNAP Self Stor-age 2840 Roberts Rd,Duncan, BC. Isabelle Wil-liams, Wayne Fielding,Robert Robinson, Terry Petruk, How Grimstead,Thomas Scott, TeresaChandler.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

PHARMACY Assistant Part time pharmacy assistant re-quired. Monday to Friday, noevenings or weekends. Pastpharmacy experience re-quired. E-Mail resume [email protected]. Only thoseselected for interview will becontacted.

SALES

PROFESSIONALSALES ASSOCIATES

Gregg Distributors Ltd.Is Rapidly Growing!

Are YOU Interested inINDUSTRIAL SALES?Outgoing? Motivated?

We Want You!Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Fax: (1)250-756-1170 orEmail to: [email protected]

or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY Duty Mechanics JM & Exp 2yr+ Apprentice to join ourteam, camp work on the West-coast of BC. Comp. wag-es/benefi ts. Email resume [email protected] Black Dia-mond Mechanical.

WWORK ANTED

HANDYMAN/ CARETAKER to live in. Prefer country, goodref’s. [email protected]

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter,plumber, painter, electrician,pressure washing. Just ask mywife! Call 250-746-4493 or250-709-1111

PETS

PET CARE SERVICES

HUGGABLE Hounds pet grooming now offering PICKUP and DROP OFF for LakeCowichan, Youbou and Dun-can area For appointment call250-715-1084

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FURNITURE

QUEEN MATTRESS SET:Brand New Pillowtop style.$200. 250-713-9680

Celebrations

In lovingmemory

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SUITES & CONDOS $625 #102-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 #307-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 625 Walkem Rd, Ladysmith $735 #301-2525 Dingwall St, Duncan$800-$850 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 #308-9916 Daniel St, Chemainus

TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES$985 #31-941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $1095 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $1195 6122 Marsh Rd, Duncan

DETACHED HOUSES$1095 212 4TH Ave Extension, Ladysmith$1195 1287 Cherry Point Rd, Cowichan Bay

• Freshly Painted Hall• 300 Person Capacity• Large Kitchen Available• Wet Bar with Ice & Popguns• Centrally Located

Duncan Eagles 2965 Boys Rd.Call Dave with Questions 250-746-5611

Hall Rentals

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FURNITURE

ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65” plus leaf exc. cond. $1,025. Lrg chesterfi eld/love-seat/chair $1,000. Lrg Qn headboard & armoire, $600. Lrg computer desk $95. Offi ce chair $75. Recliner/rocker $250. All OBO. Call 250-746-0958

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2 LOVELY end table lamps Bombay $100/pair. New em-bossing heat tool $25. As new Fiskars border punch $10. 250-746-1078.

BEHNING UPRIGHT piano 100 years old, ivory keys, $1500. Call (250)267-6208.

EXERCISE CYCLE (Weslo Pursuit 695) $75 OBO, Row-ing Fitness System (York) $100 OBO, Elliptical (Dia-mondback) $200 OBO, Fold-ing Treadmill (Ironman Edge) $300. Instruction manuals in-cluded. Call (250)746-6537.

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

FATHER’S DAY SALE

30% off Storewide!430 Whistler, Duncan, BC. Call 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

KITCHENAID FRIDGE white, lower freezer, $400. Kitchen-Aid stove, white, 4-burner ce-ramic top, convection $350. Kenmore xtra-capacity heavy-duty washer $150. All in good working order 250-245-5165.

LOG LATHE, for making log homes or pillars w/spare parts. Cat power plant - tandem dump truck & fork lifts. Offers. (250)732-3239 (250)743-3198

PALLISER LEATHER reclin-ing sofa. Navy. Well taken care of. Downsizing. Asking $525. 6.5ft Heritage pine artifi -cial Xmas tree. New price $220. Asking $50. Call (250)748-8924.

Raleigh bike $150. Stainless tool box $250. Upright Grand vintage piano $395. Call (250)245-0295.

RANGE Rider Apex white 8ft Dodge Ram truck canopy. Fits 2003 - 2008. Tinted windows, sliding front window, two side windows with screens open. Locking rear gate. $1200. 250-743-9217.

REAL ESTATE

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

Both sides of legal duplex. Just steps to downtown, park and bus. Live in one side, rent the other. 2 BD, 1 BA each side. Large corner lot. Move-in ready. $259,900. 1-250-383-1500 Michelle Harrison,Cold-well Banker Slegg Realty.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1250 SQFT house. 2 bdrm, large living room, kitchen with eating area and full bathroom on main fl oor. Full unfi nished basement with toilette and sink. 1 mile from Duncan. Please phone 250-746-5558.

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEAN front, view, treed 6.5 acres. 3 B/R, 2 level updated, 2,600 sq.ft 425,000. (250)245-8950

HOUSES FOR SALE

MAPLE BAY: Stunning 5 BR Tuscan-style villa, rich in artis-tic design & detail. Overlook-ing Maple Bay & Salt Spring Island. Private, park-like set-ting. Fabulous terracing and Mediterranean gardens. www. thearthouseatmaplebay.com

LOTS

COMMERCIAL LOT C1 Downtown Duncan core 89 x 57ft $149,000. 250-247-7208

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

COWICHAN Bay/Pastoral Views Detached suite (above garage) 1 bedroom, 1 bath-room. In-suite laundry. Dish-washer, Stainless steel appli-ances. Seeking one, quiet, mature tenant. No pets, no smoking. References required. $750 per month. Utilities not included. Please call 250-715-8956 or 250-858-1486

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

www.meicorproperty.com

MAPLE GROVE APTS~

3271 Cowichan Lake Rd2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

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

*Renovated units*Indoor Pets welcome

*Onsite Laundry Facilities

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

www.meicorproperty.com

Meicor PropertiesChemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet wel-come. 250-246-1033.

www.meicorproperties.com

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

CENTRAL DUNCAN: Lovely 1 bdrm suite in seniors orient-ed building, heat included. NS/NP, $625. Please call Cory at 250-732-0342.

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764

CHEMAINUS- LRG 1 bdrm, laminate fl rs, in suite W/D, D/W. $750. Available June 15. Call (250)246-1399.

DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S, N/P. $800. Avail July 1st. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509 after 6pm.

Meicor PropertiesLadysmith: 1 bdrm $700/mo. 2 bdrm grnd fl r $800/mo In-cludes heat & hot water, small pets OK. Available July 1st. 250-924-6966.

www.meicorproperties.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COOMBS AUTO Mall- (Alber-nie Hwy) 1025sq ft, commer-cial/retail. $825+ utils & gst. Call Bob, 250-248-1072 or 250-752-3090.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CROFTON 2 bedroom duplex, one bathroom, 4 appliances, fenced yard, 2 blocks to school, playground and Ferry. Storage shed, double off-road parking. No dogs, but small in-door pets allowed. Available July 1, $830.00 month. 250-748-5195 after 6:00 pm.

RENTALS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CROFTON: 3 BR house, ocean view $975 250-715-8468

DUNCAN, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1,175 incl’s util. Jun 1 250-709-8808

HOMES FOR RENT

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm in town, 173 McKinstry Pl., Recent 100% reno, 4 appl’s. Gas FP, blinds, deck, patio, carport, shed. NS, NP. One year lease. $1,100. 250-748-2424

DUNCAN: NEAR Hospital, mobile home for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for de-tails. $850. (250)246-8318.

DUNCAN: Trunk Rd., 3 bdrm, 1 bath, garage/shop, W/D, F/S, shed. Avail. July 1. $1,150/m. Dave 250-748-3663

LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.

OFFICE/RETAIL

700 sq.ft. newly reno’d offi ce space (2 offi ces with bright re-ception area), in modern build-ing, highway exposure in Duncan area. Avail immed. Call 1-250-658-4336.

DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground fl oor retail/offi ce space. Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. June. 250-715-6880.

HALLS

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

DUNCAN- OFFICE/ Retail, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground fl oor, completely reno’d. Re-ception area, 3 offi ces. Avail now. Call 250-715-6880.

STORAGE

DUNCAN - STORAGE in se-cure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car. Available now. $125/mo. Call after 6 pm 250-748-8855

SUITES, LOWER

COWICHAN BAY 1 Bdrm suite, bright, ns/np, Util./Inter-net incl. $750. 250-748-2810.

DUNCAN 2 Bdrm bsmnt suite, newer, near Duncan Elem school. 4 appl’s. $800/mnth, avail. immed. 250-246-6626.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm grd lvl suite, carpeted, F/S, W/D hook-up, quite area. NP/NS. Refs req’d. Avail June 1. 250-748-4508.

DUNCAN: 3 BR basement suite avail. immediately. 1 very large master BR, mid-sized 2nd BR and 1 smaller BR or offi ce/storage space. Open kitchen, dining and living fl oor-plan. A/C, W/D, F/S, & park-ing. Huge backyard w/ patio and access to walking trail. 3 min walk to bus route. Access to children’s park. Quiet com-munity. N/S, N/P, No parties. Newly painted/updated. Ref req’d $1,050 plus $50 hydro. 250-732-0242.

HALLS

HOMES FOR RENT

GARAGE SALESCHEMAINUS: 10034 Beach Dr. Moving sale blowout! Sat & Sun 8-5. Antiques, tools, cabi-nets. [email protected]

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa 3040 Pine Street. Sat & Sun June 7 & 8. 9 am - 2 pm. Multi-family sale!

CHEMAINUS: SUNDAY, June 8th, large Antique/Collectible parking lot/car boot sale at Hwy Antique Emporium - Hwy #1 at Henry Road, 8am-3pm. - Come Fill Your Boot -

COBBLE HILL: Mikone Vin-tage Market; 3550 Watson Ave., Sat., June 7th, 9-3pm. 37 vendors showcasing vin-tage goods, antiques and local artisans including a fl ea mar-ket section. Music and food!

COW BAY. Sat. June 7th, 8am-3pm. 4680 George Road. No junk. No early birds. Items include: scrapbooking sup-plies, household goods, cloth-ing & furniture.

COWICHAN BAY: 1095 Cher-ry Point Rd., Sat., June 7th & Sun., June 8th, 10am-4pm. Large indoor sale of estate; fi ne furniture, appliances, or-naments and more. No early birds!

COWICHAN BAY- 1105 Para-dise Close (off Cherry Point Rd and down Kingscott), Sat, June 7, 10-3pm.

COWICHAN BAY: Sat. & Sun, June 7 & 8, 9am-4pm. 4361 Sears Rd. Lots of good stuff! Clothes, books, toys and misc.

GARAGE Sale. June 14th, 8:30 to 3 pm, 7900 Richard’s Trail Duncan, Books, horse items, household lots to see. Few antiques

GARAGE SALES* Great bargains

* All local, in COWICHAN!

HUGE GARAGE SALE. Sat. & Sun., June 7 & 8, 10am-2pm. Furniture, new compressors, table saw, 3 violins & much, much more! 2885 Boyes Road, Unit 255.

SHAWN LK: Sat Jun 7, 9-2. 1708 Robin Hill, off Wallbank, signs off Shawn Mill Bay Rd GIGANTIC MULTI FAMILY!

GARAGE SALES

JUNE 7 & 8. Large multifamily garage sale at the Caretaker’s residence, Fuller Lake Park, Chemainus. Proceeds go to family in need. Furniture, tools, sporting goods, toys, bikes, etc. Something for everyone. Barbecue and refreshments by donation. Come out and enjoy the park while supporting a very worthy cause. Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 9am to 4pm.

KOKSILAH WEST: 2918 Jackson Rd., Sat., June 7th, 7am-4pm. Multi Family Estate Sale; Home and garden; whicker bookcase, wood man-tel, lamps, moss out, weed out. Shop; table saw, welder, extension cords, yard carts, lawn mowers, new rakes. Building plywood; 2x4, 2x6, 6x6 and more! Tools; hydraulic jacks, repositioning trolley, trailers, loading ramps, wheels, tires. Camping; stove, heaters, foams. Photo came-ras; Kodak trays (digital), pho-to enlarger in box (new). Bikes; tandem, mountain and seats. Boating; life jackets, an-chors, chain, rope. Patio; heat-ers, chairs, BBQ, gas Weber BBQ. Fishing; rods, prawn traps, down riggers. Kitchen; cups, plates, bowls, cookie sheets. Call (250)748-0855. See pictures on UsedCowi-chan.com. Early Birds must bring Coffee!!!

MAPLE BAY- 6493 Nevilane Drive, Sat, June 7, 9-2pm. Ab-solutely No Early Birds! Household, antiques, col-lectibles, wine making & offi ce supplies, shop & boating items, construction materi-als...+ more.

MILL BAY- 25+ House Yard Sale, Deer Park/Mill Springs (from Duncan right off Hwy at Frayne Rd). Saturday, June 7, 9-2pm.

MILL BAY: Multi-family sale. Sat. Jun 7 & Sun. Jun 8. Furni-ture, clothes, outdoor toys, household & much, much more. 1035 Briarwood Cres-cent, 9-2. No early birds!

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- 2607 Natalie Rd (corner of Elford & Natalie), Sat & Sun, June 7 & 8, 10-4pm. Too much to list something for every age even tools for the big guy!

SHAWNIGAN: Sat June 7, 8am - 4pm, Legion #134, 1625 Shawnigan/MillBay Rd. HUGE sale; coffee, hotdogs, baking, & silent auction. See U there!

SILVER PARK Club House Annual Garage Sale; 2885 Boys Rd unit 206, Sat., June 7th, 8-5pm and Sun., June 8th, 8-12pm. Hot dogs and re-freshments available.

TOOLS: BANDSAWS, older air compressors, various sm. electric motors, sm. gear drives, plumbing fi ttings, plus more hardware items, lots of books, household goods, mo-torized scooter, & much more! 1876 Wessex Road, Cowichan Bay. June 7th 9-3pm.

Garage SalesGarage Sales

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RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

MILL BAY: 1 bdrm fully furn. suite on .5 acre, close to shop-ping, bus etc. Incld’s cable/hy-dro. $850. Call (250)701-1866

MILL Bay, 1 bdrm, ocean view, close to beach/stores, laundry, all inc. Avail. July 1. NP/NS. $750 per mo. 250-743-7040.

THE PROPERTIES: $950, 1230 sqft, 2 bdrm + den suite. Very clean, bright with separ-ate driveway, 1 parking spot and entrance, fenced back-yard, 1.5 bath, W/D, S/F, D/W, electric heat with meter read-er. Part carpet part heated tile, NP/NS, no drugs. Avail. June 1st. Call 250-710-9991.

SUITES, UPPERLARGE 1-BDRM, in beautiful house on wooded acreage. 15 mins to Duncan, 5 mins to Lake Cow. N/S. $625. inclds utils. Avail now. 250-749-3854

WANTED TO RENTHANDYMAN/ CARETAKER to live in. Prefer country, good ref’s. [email protected]

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

CARS

1980 BUICK Regal Ltd. Edi-tion. Lady driven, collector plates. $5,500 obo. Phone: 250-748-2371

SPORTS & IMPORTS

1994 Z28 Camaro convertible 6 spd manual, 139,990 km, LTI V8-350 high performance. Has been stored inside and covered. Summer driven only. Asking $8,990 obo. Call (250)701-1910.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

8’10” PIONEER Truck/ Camp-er. Propane stove & oven, Hy-draulic jacks. $3100. Please call (250)743-5827.

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1997 AMERICAN EAGLE 40VS Fleetwood, 40’ Diesel Cummins, Allison trans., Onan gen. set, spartan chassis, heated basement. Beautiful, garage kept. Luxury interior. Too many extras to list. Blue ox hitch and Saturn tow car optional. 250-743-4392

2005 33’ MONTANA 5th, designed for full-time live-in. Polarpack, large bright living space. W/D, lots of storage, generator. New was $65,000. Asking $24,000. obo. (250)202-5820.

2008 LEXINGTON 283, load-ed, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $62,900. Phone:250-898-8718

‘97 SOUTHWIND STORM. 34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/C’s. Level-ers, generator set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list. Come & look. PRICE RE-DUCED! 778-455-4589

TRANSPORTATION

TOWING

CASHFor Scrap Vehicles

Call Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

SOUNDERS TOWING

Cashfor

Unwanted Vehicles“Prompt Service”

(250) 252-1224

MARINE

BOATS

1989 Sun Runner. 20Ft. pow-er boat. Inboard Volvo-Penta, 6 cylinder, radiator cooled en-gine w/ outboard leg. Small cuddy at bow. Includes Low-rance GPS system, radio & short wave radio. Seats 4. Also included: excellent Yama-ha 9.9 Kicker motor; 2 fi ne Scotty electric down-riggers, wired & mounted for boat, plus a Scotty Black Box Boat w/ a trailer. Altogether an excellent fi shing package! $7,450 obo. (250)743-350325’ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $380 each. Call (250)743-5827.

2858 BAYLINER CIERA, very nice/shed kept, low hrs, load-ed, will consider smaller trade? or ? compare this offer at $36,000. 250-745-3700.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

CARPENTRY

Window WashingGutter Cleaning

Pressure WashingYard Cleaning

Junk Haul awayFree estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362


COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Seniors’

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

CONTRACTORS

DAVE’S CONSTRUCTIONIt’s renovation time!

30 Years, Licensed & certifi ed Top to BottomBig or small

250-710-5202www.dbmckenzieconstruction.com

GARDENING

BOB’S ROTOTILLING & SMALL ACREAGETRACTOR SERVICES

Also posthole digging, yard clean-up, brush & treeremoval, log splitting

and more250-710-4278250-929-3480


HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335yourdeliveryguy.ca

DELIVERIESHAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

HOME REPAIRS

TOTAL RENOVATIONSCarpenter will do additions,

Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting,

Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing“You Name It”

“We Do It”Insured

250-748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss Removal

* Pressure washingMill Bay/Duncan250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343


& MOVING STORAGE

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

PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTERInterior specials! No Job Too Small

25 years experienceSeniors discount

Call 250-246-0248

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.

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Andrew LeongAnd they’re off! A group of Grade 6 girls takes off from the starting line during Maple Bay Elementary’s Invitational cross country run that included students from Alex Aitken, Alexander, and Crofton Elemen-tarys. Below right, Grade 6 student Logan Hamilton of Alex Aitken Elementary sprints toward the finish line during the run. Below left, Grade 6 Maple Bay elementary boys Justin Marinier and Dylan Langer hustle through the back trail.

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Start collecting now!Find your scrap metal and bring it to our Beverly and Lakes parking lot on

June 14 10am to 4pm

Or drop it off anytime from now until October at the Schnitzer Recycling Depot on Boys Road and tell them you are

donating your scrap metal to the Sportsplex!viSit cowichanSportSplex.com for more information

Visit Salvage for Success Scrap Drive on facebook to find out more about what you can drop off.


Mateys on board for title voyage


Twelve teams started the annual Hopwo mosquito baseball tournament at the Che-mainus Ball Park.

The best of the bunch at the end was the Duncan Pirates, who beat the Oceanside

Bears 12-8 in the final.It was an all-Duncan battle for third place, with the

Royals defeating the Cubs 11-10. That game provided a significant highlight to the weekend.

It was tied after six innings and went to extra innings to decide the issue.

No runs were scored in the top half of the inning and then in the bottom half, the first batter, Brighton Reed, launched the ball to the fence in centrefield and made it all the way around the bases for an inside-the-park home run to win the game.

Salt Spring Island was voted the tournament’s most sportsmanlike team.

The tournament is named in recognition of the longtime contributions to baseball and softball by North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame member Larry Hopwo, who also put on his famous pancake breakfast Saturday morning.

“Our tournaments are really important to our asso-ciation and especially one that honours a great person like Larry,’’ noted Chemainus and District Baseball Association president Phil Simpson.

“Other than that, the weather was awesome and there were many games that were decided by only one run which makes things more exciting.’’

Another legendary figure in Chemainus baseball, Roy Price, even came out of retirement to help with the umpiring.

Hopwo baseball: Duncan Pirates sail past 11 other pesky teams for top honours in Chemainus mosquito tournament

submitted, Don BodgerPirates are in an obvious celebratory mood, above, after winning the Hopwo mosquito baseball tournament. Below, Lake Cowichan Lakers’ pitcher Jezlyn Cardinal proves tough on Nanaimo hitters with her slick southpaw delivery.


Steen strides home on a pass ball for winning runDon BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

It was an historic game Tuesday when Duncan Gord Closson Forest Products fastball team hosted the Wheat Sheaf.

“It’s the first league game in Glenora in a long, long time,’’ said team spokesman Joe Dilalla of the Nanaimo Fastball League outing.

And the game went down to the seventh and final inning for a deci-sion — not exactly a hair-raising finish, however.

Wheat Sheaf pitcher Chris McCor-mick issued nine walks in the game, staying away from Duncan’s big hitters, including two that loaded the bases in the seventh and led to the winning run during the 2-1 decision.

Kyle Cowick hit a solo homer in the

first to put Wheat Sheaf into an early lead, one of just four hits given up by pitcher Korrey Gareau. He struck out 15 batters.

Duncan tied it in the fifth when Dave Devana doubled and later scored on a Marty Steen out at first.

In the seventh, Steen got a base hit and advanced to second on a pass ball. McCormick walked Bob Court in-tentionally but then also walked Brad

Robinson on four pitchers to load the bases and Steen scampered home on a pass ball with Rick Smith still at the plate sporting a 2-0 count.

Joey Massingham and Gord Alberg had the other Duncan hits.

Meanwhile, the dates have been announced for the Gord Closson Fall Classic at Waldon Park. It will start on Friday, Aug. 22, with the bulk of the schedule on Aug. 23 and 24.

fileDave Devana hit a key double for Duncan in the fifth inning.

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Winning ways of the Co-wichan Thunder Junior B lacrosse team are continuing.

The Thunder overcame a slow start to top the

Westshore Bears 11-6 Saturday. The Bears led 3-1 after the first period but the second saw Cowichan rally to go in front 6-5.

A brawl erupted in the second, with several players on both sides ejected.

“The third period settled down and Co-

wichan started to dominate the game,’’ noted coach Lorne Winship.

Ryan Taylor racked up nine points on two goals and seven assists; Graham Winship chipped in three goals and three assists; new player Bryson Weberg from Nanaimo con-tributed three goals and an assist; Joey Robb and Adam Golia each had a goal and two as-sists; and goalie Nathan Clark even had two assists along with Chance Koughan.

Monday action saw the Thunder defeat the Saanich Tigers 19-13 in a see-saw battle.

“Our defence was rather soft early in the game as well as our offense wasn’t working

hard to get to the bench, allowing Saanich multiple fast breaks and breakaways,’’ noted coach Winship.

Cowichan led 4-3 after the first, it was tied 11-11 after two and remained deadlocked 13-13 with seven minutes remaining. The Thunder finished with six unanswered goals.

Graham Winship led the way with eight goals, including six in the second period, and two assists. Jamie Jensen had five goals, call-up Tyson Black a goal and six assists, Golia five assists, Weberg three goals and an assist and single goals went to Koughan and Brennan Stothers.


ACrew change was required to beat the Roofco Sirens Sunday.

The Sirens vaulted into a 19-0 first-quarter

lead in a Cowichan Women’s Foot-ball League game against the Crew at McAdam Park. But that sounded the desperation alarm and the Crew responded, clawing all the way back for a 33-26 victory.

The Sirens scored on their first possession. The Crew’s first play from scrimmage was intercepted by Tara McCaffery and set up another score.

But the Crew didn’t get rattled and came back. It was tied going into the fourth quarter but the Crew turned up the heat on a hot day for the win.

Alita Mattin scored two touch-downs for the Crew. She ran a short pattern and dodged 55 yards through defenders for one of her TDs.

Darbi Aitchison did the same, turning a short pattern into a 75-yard TD. Nicole Pugh had a TD and one of her two sacks on defence was a game-changer.

Jessica Lines-Wikkerink contrib-uted a TD, Marilou Sullivan had a pair of one-point converts and Jade Scott added a convert to round out the scoring.

Deanne Mearns led the Sirens with two TDs while Shelly McKay and Jessica Kato-Koch had one apiece. McKay and Carmen Brown scored converts, with Sabrina Des-Rochers registering a sack.

Blue Steel ran away from the Wild 27-6 in the other early Sunday game.

Blue Steel spread the offense around with TDs from Heidi Padjen, Brittany Stinson, Courte-nay Wilcox and Mila Main. Kara Espeseth and Main added converts and Michelle Nederlof kicked for

a point.Rusher Kirbee Crisp picked up a

sack.Dieneke Pedersen scored the

Wild’s TD and Keri McKelvie picked off a pass, but the team’s big star was Ginette Bilina with five sacks.

The Ravens beat the Law 34-20 in a great back-and-forth game to round out Sunday’s schedule.

“Law was up by seven and Ravens got two pick sixes almost back-to-back, which turned the game around for the Ravens in the fourth quarter,’’ noted Ravens’ team mem-ber Dana Thorne.

Rikki Wylie and Veronica Smith went 40 and 30 yards, respectively, on those TD interception returns.

Wylie had another TD in the game; Sarah Russ scored two TDs plus a convert; Smith added another interception and a convert; Thorne picked up a two-point convert and Lauren James got a sack.

For the Law, TDs came from Crystal Gotto, Rachel Hastings and Kim Scafe, who also had a convert. Kelly Hall managed a sack and Jackie Poznecov a convert while Ashley Chadwick helped move the offense.

In Friday action, the Sirens edged Blue Steel 26-20 and Ravens over-whelmed the Storm 54-6.

Carmen Brown had a TD and an interception that led to another for the Sirens. Mearns and McCaffery also racked up TDs.

McKay and Christine Switzer supplied converts, with interceptions from Kaelyn Corbin and McKay and a sack from DesRochers.

Padjen’s two TDs and a two-point convert led the way for Blue Steel. Main had a TD, Crisp recorded four sacks and Sam Miiller picked up an interception.

Kelsey Scholz was on fire for the Ravens with three TDs; Veronica Smith had a pair with two converts and an interception; Jenna Carver scored two TDs, including one that went from one end zone to the other; Wylie collected a TD and a convert; Morgan Rogers added a convert; James recorded a sack; Thorne scored two converts and a rouge and Nikita Kitagawa man-aged an interception.

The Storm’s TD was scored by Carley Boyd.

“It was another game of learning, as we continue to adjust to player experience,’’ noted Storm coach Chris Mann. “The rookies are fast becoming knowledgeable in the game of football. Each game adds a new dimension to their skills and most are playing a different position every game.’’

Don BodgerSnag up against the fence is made by Heidi Padjen of Blue Steel while Sue Glenn of the Wild can only make a gesture in the hopes she’ll drop the ball.

Andrew LeongCowichan Valley Breakers are in training for a busy summer of swimming fun and compe-tition. Top, Aniela Hagen com-petes in the girls’ Div. 1 100 I.M. during the fifth-annual Cowichan Valley Breakers’ Ice-breaker swim meet at the Co-wichan Aquatic Centre Satur-day. Above, the Breakers’ Owen Wellard competes in the boys’ Div. 3 100 I.M. and Breakers’ Larissa Grymaloski, right, tack-les the backstroke during the girls’ Div. 4 200 I.M.

Andrew LeongEluding the defence of Matt Moodycliffe and Dan Massy of the Westshore Bears requires a slick manoeuvre from Ryan Taylor of the Cowichan Thunder in a Junior B lacrosse game Saturday.

Scoring spree: Team putting it all on the line in Co-wichan Women’s Football

Ravens’ attack yields 88 pointsATHLETES IN ACTION

Butcher lands the all-around bronze medalGot a sports story?email [email protected] 250-856-0045 Duncan’s Mia Butcher finished the com-

petitive gymnastics season in fine style.Butcher obtained strong results at the

Garden City Invitational at Panorama. She competed as a P2 Tyro, winning four medals.

That included an all-around bronze medal; bronze on beam; two silver medals

on bars and vault; and eighth on floor.Butcher trains at Falcon Gymnastics in

Victoria.Meanwhile, she was pre-selected last

fall to attend the National Circus School summer camp, and will be traveling to Montreal in July to train in Circus Arts at the school.

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