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North Cowichan one step closer to expanded muni hall Gone to tender: Bridge grant, Echo Heights delay expected to reduce loan Peter W. Rusland

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T RCMP divers and investigators search for evidence in and around the Cowichan River Wednesday, a day after Tuesday’s stabbing.

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Attempted murder charges possible in Duncan stabbing Arrest made: Duncan man in serious but stable condition in Victoria hospital after incident near the black bridge Peter W. Rusland

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ttempted murder charges are possible against a female suspect in Tuesday’s stabbing of a Duncan man. The suspect appeared in Duncan court Thursday after a hearing Wednesday via phone with Burnaby’s Judicial Justice Centre, court of¿cials con¿rmed Thursday. Those same of¿cials indicated a ban on publication is in place and referred questions about the suspect’s name, details of the hearing and any charges to Crown of¿cials, who were unavailable for comment at press time. The victim, whose name has not been released, remained in serious condition in Victoria hospital, police said. RCMP divers and investigators scoured the

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Cowichan River near the black bridge Wednesday for evidence regarding the stabbing. Results of that search are not being released, said Cpl. Kevin Day of the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP. Three females were initially taken into custody Tuesday, including the suspect. The alleged attempted murder happened at about 4:15 pm March 6, the Mounties said. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were called to the scene of the stabbing which occurred along the river next to Duncan’s black bridge, a popular swimming hole during the summer. Cops found the male victim who had suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest and abdomen, Day said. The 42-year-old female suspect from Duncan was also found by police near the scene, and arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon. A local man told the News Leader Pictorial

Wednesday he was ¿shing at the bridge Tuesday at about 1:30 p.m. when he saw a man he believed was the victim peacefully hanging out with others at the riverside. The ¿sherman said he left the bridge hours before the alleged stabbing. The bridge area is a well-known drinking spot. The 47-year-old male victim was taken to the Cowichan District Hospital by ambulance. He was then Àown to Victoria General Hospital by air ambulance. Investigation into the stabbing continues involving an RCMP dive team, the Forensic Identi¿cation Unit, and a team of investigators. The suspect is next set to appear in Duncan provincial court on March 20 at 9 a.m., staff said. Any information can be reported to the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-746-2153.

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he bidding process for expanding North Cowichan’s municipal hall got council’s nod Wednesday. But instead of using voter-approved borrowing of $3 million to revamp cramped staff space, the job will cost taxpayers about half that amount in borrowed dough, explained Councillor Al Siebring. He expected council to debate tenders in May. But local tax watchdogs question if the hall expansion is necessary, no matter what the cost is. “Maybe we need less staff through contracting out,” said Maple Bay’s Bryan Wallis. “With less staff, you need less space and you don’t have to spend $3 million, or $1.5 million on the hall.” Tax terrier Scott Baker called council’s tendering decision “ridiculous.” “They’re taking $1.5 million out of reserve that we could use to pay less taxes, or pay the debt down.” Still, Siebring was happy about the lower costs on the project planned to contain unof¿cial LEED eco-features. “This signi¿cantly impacts the level of borrowing. “We found some money — $700,000 in one reserve, and $800,000 in another,” he said. Those reserves held money for replacing the historic Chemainus River Bridge “but the feds gave the whole thing.” The other public purse held cash from municipal property sales. “That money was designated for Echo Heights (development). “Essentially, we’re making the hall a priority and Echo Heights is back on the back burner,” Siebring said, urging council to decide whether to do the Echo Heights project or not. Meanwhile, council’s not bound to take the lowest hall-¿x bid “and any bid won’t necessarily be accepted in case all tenders come in at, say, $10 million,” he said. Wallis questioned council’s spending without an expanding tax base. “Just because you’ve managed to save some money, doesn’t mean you have to spend it. “It’s great we got federal money for the bridge, and money from property sales, but why not save it, show some restraint and do urgent stuff? “It’s a lot of money so I want council and staff to step back and think about it. Prove to me it’s necessary — how much space does a person really need?”

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Minor injuries as man hit by car on Allenby Road A Duncan man was taken to hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Allenby Road. The incident happened at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday. “Police attended to ﬁnd a male lying in the roadway on Allenby near Club Road,” North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP

spokesman Cpl. Kevin Day said. “Investigation revealed that a 1992 Ford Explorer was northbound on Allenby when the male driver suddenly noticed a pedestrian standing in the middle of the road,” Day added. “The male driver was unable to avoid

to male pedestrian, and struck him.” No charges are being recommended for the 60-year-old Duncan man driving the Explorer. The pedestrian, a 33-year-old Duncan man, was transported to Cowichan District Hospital.

— Krista Siefken

Truth and reconciliation for residential school survivors Special Mar. 15-16 event: Cowichan chief hopeful next week’s conference can help in the healing process bers are going to attend the two-day meeting. “It’s hard to gauge (the turnout) because we’re a large community ext week, if all goes as of 4,500 members. We’ve invited planned, Cowichan’s Halalt, Lyackson, Penelakut and healing process can the Health Advisory Board, which continue. On March 15 and 16, consists of about six communities. “There needs to be events like the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conferthis. There needs to be proper ence Centre will host Canada’s Truth resources before and after. That’s and Reconciliation Commission in my major concern,” said Alphonse, a solemn event aimed at helping who voiced those concerns with the victims of residential-school trauma cope, and assist others in understand- TRC, only to see his main contact resign the day after he explained ing the damage the system caused the issue. for First Nations people here and “Cowichan is a big across the country. community and not the Cowichan Chief Harvey k kind of place you just Alphonse welcomes the p parachute into. We’re set gathering and thinks it u for providing counsel up will encourage more local t residential school to residential-school survivors survivors and prepared to come forward. for people who choose to “I believe this particular come forward after the session has to do with Harvey Alphonse: conference,” he said. people who have already hoping for closure Alphonse also worries disclosed. I hope those t TRC may not be the who haven’t come forward preparedd ffor the potential inÀux of at least listen to survivors willing to those who may speak out for the share their experiences,” he said. ¿rst time about ¿rst-hand abuse. “I’m hoping for closure for some Alphonse said those who still people. I fully understand the need to come forward should get impact of having to disclose this help ¿rst. information.” “It is very important for people Alphonse believes a lot of who haven’t disclosed the abuse members in Cowichan haven’t they faced that they seek aid before come forward about being abused saying ‘this happened to me.’ The in residential schools and isn’t sure about how many community mem- mental trauma of living your whole Celina Albany

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Aims of the TRC The goals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are: • Acknowledge residential school experiences, impacts and consequences; • Provide a holistic, culturally appropriate and safe setting for former students, their families and communities as they come forward to the commission; • Witness, support, promote and facilitate truth and reconciliation events at both the national and community levels; • Promote awareness and public education of Canadians about the IRS system and its impacts; • Identify sources and create as complete an historical record as possible of the IRS system and legacy. The record shall be preserved and made accessible to the public for future study and use; • Produce a report including recommendations to the Government of Canada concerning the IRS system and experience including: the history, purpose, operation and supervision of the IRS system, the effect and consequences of IRS (including systemic harms, intergenerational consequences and the impact on human dignity) and the ongoing legacy of the residential schools; • Support commemoration of former Indian residential school students and their families.

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Cowichan Elders Mary Ellen and Gus Joe unveil The Truth and Reconcillation Cedar Box carved by local artist Luke Marston during the opening ceremonies of the 5th Cowichan International Aboriginal Film and Art Festival in 2009. The box has since been used as a key component of Truth and Reconciliation ceremonies across the country. life with this secret is a lot. There is a healthy way to deal with this.” Alphonse said he is disturbed by the way the Canadian government previously compensated people who were in residential schools. “They set the time frame from 1960 to 1980. Twenty years isn’t a long time. They left a lot of people out. That was a big problem with this process,” said Alphonse. “The standard package is dif¿cult to deal with because, for some of us, it felt like the standard was much lower than other places. “I’ll give you an example. A residential school back east in Nova Scotia consisted of mainly white children who received a compensation package of approximately $3 million without the cumbersome process of having to go to a panel and explain all the abuse before even being considered for compensation. “In comparison, they didn’t have to go through much in a very short time to out here. You know, we had

to wait around two years before we received anything.” Chief Alphonse “absolutely” agreed the number of Aboriginal students forced to attend residential schools out west was signi¿cantly higher than the number of non-Aboriginal students who attended residential schools in Eastern Canada. Despite these concerns, he said next week can be a step forward. “It is very, very touching. Some of these people have lived all of their lives without saying anything...it is important to relay our message to the government.” The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was constructed in 2007 following the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. According to the TRC website, the hearings next Thursday and Friday “will provide an opportunity for residential school survivors to share with the commission and Canada the unique experiences of children who attended residential

School. “This is also an opportunity for all Canadians, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, to learn more about and bear witness to, the legacy of the residential school system.” The site also states the event will provide individuals a chance to share their experiences in a private and con¿dential setting. There will be individual rooms for those seeking the option of providing a video-recorded or audio-recorded statement. Health support will be available. Your ticket What: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Regional Hearing to reÀect and share on residential schooling Where: Quw’utsun’ Cultural Conference Centre, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan When: March 15 and 16 Who: TRC conferences are free and open to the public.

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urbside organics pickup starts in early summer in North Cowichan. Council announced Thursday green organics bins will be delivered to some 9,200 households in April. Inside, folks will ¿nd a kitchen container and a guide detailing how the program works, sample

Kitchen junk will be collected weekly using special new trucks with separate compartments for garbage and green-bin trash. “We put this program off for two or three years,” said Councillor Al Siebring. “We had to replace some garbage trucks, so we bought trucks to accommodate this new waste system,” he said of the new rigs that should hit the road by June. In December, Lefebure explained the municipality’s $310,000 kitchen-waste drive could save

compostable bags, and what food waste is OK for pickup. That garbage — now shipped off-island to a land¿ll, leaving Cowichanians with a $4-million bill — will include cooked food, meat, ¿sh, bones, baked goods, greasy paper, and waxedpaper food waste such as milk cartons and fastfoods cups. Mayor Jon Lefebure expected about half of the municipality’s household waste now dumped will become compost at Nanaimo’s ICC Group plant.

taxpayers some $30,000 a year in regional trashtipping fees. North Cow’s program will twin Duncan’s current collection and recycling of kitchen wastes. Program costs include $153,000 from council’s pollution reserve fund, and an annual hike in garbage and recycling fees to $118 from $114 for ¿ve years. “It’s an investment that’ll start paying off immediately because we’ll start getting that annual tipping-fee reduction,” stated Lefebure.

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A Magical Kingdom On Ice the swan song for three senior skaters

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Three senior skaters captivated the audience in their ﬁnal ice show with the Duncan Skating Club. Danielle Seeliger dazzled as Cinderella, Carolyn Walter (pictured) sparkled as Belle and Natalie Pollock percolated as Mrs. Potts in a Magical Kingdom On Ice at Cowichan Arena Saturday.

All three are graduating from high school this year and will no longer be skating with the club when the next show is held in 2014. The next group of seniors coming up that includes Caitlyn Luckhurst, Courtney Vanderstap, Baylee Hopwo and Anna Brancato are more than

ready to take the top billing in the next ice show, with other younger skaters following in their footsteps for future years. Go to www.cowichannewsleader. com as of 8 a.m. Saturday to view a slide show of the skating show. — Don Bodger

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very two years, the Duncan Skating Club puts on an ice show. And what a show it is. Countless hours are spent by skaters, parents, coaches and volunteers bringing all aspects of the show together — whether it’s preparing costumes, rehearsing routines or constructing sets. From that standpoint, Saturday’s A Magical Kingdom On Ice was spectacular. The senior skaters who played the lead roles were all tremendous and no one could believe the incredible attention to detail that went into the costumes. The spotlight especially shone brightly on Danielle Seeliger, Carolyn Walter and Natalie Pollock — all Grade 12 students — who were making their ¿nal appearance in a club show. Young fans swarmed the three and the other senior skaters for an autograph session after the show. “They’re kind of like the highlight of my year,’’ said Seeliger, who played Cinderella. “They’re very enjoyable. “I just like the performing, to be honest, especially this being my last show, it’s a little bit more special.’’ Walter portrayed Belle in the Beauty and the Beast segment of the show. “I loved it,’’ she said. “Everyone worked so hard to put it together. It feels good when it turns out well. “Kind of sad, though. It’s my last year to do it.’’ But Walter is happy to have been a role model. “There’s so many little skaters,’’ she said. “It’s nice they love it as much as we do. They grow up and they’re going to be our legacy.’’ Pollock had the dif¿cult task of keeping her arm held up in her teapot costume for the role of Mrs. Potts. “It was a challenge, but it was fun,’’ said Pollock. “It de¿nitely takes a lot of work from everybody.

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“During the normal season, we don’t get to work together a whole lot.’’ Caitlyn Luckhurst was, well, wicked as the Wicked Queen. “It’s a lot more fun to have a big role,’’ she said. It took her 45 minutes to get ready, not to mention other set-up time. “I was actually here at 9 (a.m.) helping out,’’ said Luckhurst. Baylee Hopwo played the role of Snow White in brilliant fashion. “I love skating,’’ she said. “I don’t think I’ll ever leave it. “I had a lot of routines to remember. They were all back-to-back. That was a bit dif¿cult.’’ Courtney Vanderstap was Lightning McQueen in the opening Cars segment. “I thought it went really well,’’’ said Vanderstap. “The opening number, that was a lot of fun. It’s like a solo number.’’ “The kids all did well and seemed to be having a great time which was the most important,’’ said Marcie Walker, who served as ice show director with Lorraine Francisty. “It is a lot of work. A lot of people put in many, many hours. Hopefully, it pays off in the end when you see the kids having a good time.’’ Walker wouldn’t tip her hand about the next ice show. “No ¿nal decision, but there’s already ideas going.’’ WE THE PAY Until H Marc ST! h 31, 2

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We all must bear witness to truth and reconciliation Legacy: Do you understand the impact?

ere in the NLP newsroom, we like to think we have a pretty good understanding of what happened at residential schools. More importantly, we try to understand the impact residential schools had, and continue to have, on our First Nations families. Think about it for a moment. You’re a young child. You’re taken away from your mother, your father, maybe even separated from your siblings. You’re taken to a new place where you’re told not to speak the language you know how to speak. You’re told not to do the things you know how to do. You’re turned into something you are Next week’s not. Now think about this for a moment. What if, on top of all that, you’re residential abused by your new caretakers. Maybe school event even sexuality abused. And all of this has happened because is a big deal the colonizers of your people’s land want to “take the Indian out of the child.” How would you feel? Not just about yourself, but about the world around you. About people in positions of authority. How would you feel — how would you act — when you have children of your own? With all of this is mind, we can’t help but feel furious when people say things like, “So what? A nun hit you in boarding school years ago. Get over it.” It’s true — many are still unaware of what really happened during this blight in Canadian history. And that’s why we hope Cowichanians — Native and non-Native — attend next week’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission event here. This is a big deal. Victims of residential schools have this opportunity to unburden their souls. And we all have this opportunity, this responsibility, to bear witness, to fully understand what happened in residential schools, and to do what we can to right this colossal wrong.

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This we like Congratulations to the City of Duncan for its anniversary celebration on Sunday. The crowds were solid, the speeches the right length and the spirit was excellent. Hundreds took part or looked on during Sunday’s festivities and one obvious theme shone through. As songwriter Paul Ruszel so succinctly put it, “I love this town.”

Lt.-Gov. Steven Point, right, enjoys Duncan’s 100th birthday.

The late-January sentencing of a Duncan man to eight months in jail in connection to a 2005 conviction on abalone poaching brought to mind the sad state of our ﬁsheries. Abalone has been on the do-not-harvest list for more than 20 years thanks to years of overﬁshing. It’s a symbol of the mistakes of days gone by and of the fact that despite conservation measures it has yet to recover.

B.C. teachers have got some learning to do Tom Fletcher Black Press

erhaps the single most ridiculous stunt in the lead-up to this week’s teachers’ strike was pulled at an elementary school here in the capital. A teacher gave her Grade 1 class an assignment for anti-bullying day: take crayons in hand and write to Education Minister George Abbott, demanding he stop bullying their teacher and address class size and composition. This North Korea-style political indoctrination of six-year-olds was a mistake, according to the local teachers’ union boss, who vaguely indicated the unnamed teacher would apologize to parents. Is this self-serving abuse of teacher authority an isolated incident? My experience as a parent and journalist suggests it is not, and recent events support that. By Friday, students across B.C. were skipping class in solidarity with their teachers, led by budding campus radicals suddenly conversant with

B.C. Teachers’ Federation talking points about “Bill 22.” This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system from public schools through taxpayersupported colleges and universities. After a couple of generations of this indoctrination, almost everyone “knows” that government under-funding is at the heart of every school problem, standardized testing is an assault on the fragile self-esteem of students, and reducing class size is the top priority for improving educational outcomes. All of this is glaringly false union propaganda, reinforced in classroom “current affairs” discussions. Don’t believe me? Google “Study: Class size doesn’t matter” for the latest on a growing stack of scienti¿c evidence that shows you and your children are being force-fed lies. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced the strike on live TV with a remarkable string of rhetoric about the “Orwellian” legislation that will soon put an end to this teacher tantrum. The government needs to

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negotiate “clearly, rationally and respectfully,” said the boss of union representatives who have spent the last year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators by telling them to “go back to your masters” and get a couple of billion more. Clearly? It was the BCTF that announced its work-to-rule plan for the fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t even present its outrageous 16-per-cent wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began, and accompanied it with a false costing. Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher in the crowd held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots: Premier Christy Clark, ex-premier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini, to illustrate a multiple-choice question about “fascism.” This teacher should be assigned to write an

essay about the Italian dictator’s formative years, and his schooling in particular. In Vancouver, a protesting teacher got big media play, holding up a sign proclaiming that “it’s not about a wage increase, it’s about classroom conditions.” This too is a lie. The BCTF trotted out its standard “children ¿rst” rhetoric, then tabled its breathtakingly out-of-touch bene¿t demands. It doesn’t take a math teacher to see what its $2 billion wage and bene¿t fantasy would actually do to classroom conditions. The next ¿ght will be over teacher performance assessment and the choke-hold of union seniority on school jobs. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

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What do you think of Duncan’s new Åag? “It’s beautiful. I recognized the (local) symbols on it right away. Without using any words, it reminds me of the Cowichan Valley as a whole, with the centre on Duncan.”

Darcie Zibin, North Cowichan

“I’m not sure if I like the circle, and they don’t look like Native ﬁsh, which they should. There’s maybe too much going on. I like the idea of using old town, Native (symbols), and natural colours.”

Joel Bradbrooke, Duncan

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.

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Dear editor We are $3 billion in debt and teachers want an additional $2 billion to ¿ll their outrageous demands. What amazes me most is that despite the obvious problem, teachers ignore the reality and still demand we give them what they want. Apparently teachers just don’t realize the impending math problem they are creating. Maybe they will understand the dilemma a bit better if we put it into language they can understand: Little Frankie owes the farmer three eggs; he can’t take anymore eggs home until he pays the farmer back for the three eggs that were broken. Little Frankie still wants to take home two eggs. How many eggs can he take home without paying the farmer back the three eggs he owes? C. Thompson Scott

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pring forward, fall back” is an easy quote to remember, guiding us in the direction we should be changing our clocks during daylight saving time. But is there something simpler we could be doing instead? As a gag, I hit the streets to ask people how they feel about the government making things easier for us by getting us to change our clocks by 10 Duncan minutes every month instead of an hour every six months. As expected, most of the people I talked to were Teaching conditions and learning less than impressed with that idea. conditions inextricably linked Yet, is the system we have now so much better? Dear editor While I love gaining an hour of sleep in the fall, Andrew Leong As a teacher, I seriously considered the Duncan singer Paul Ruszel, above, was saddened to hear Dan Hughes felt his submission for the Duncan Centennial losing an hour each spring is a drag and leaves point presented in your editorial, suggesting me wondering why we do it at all. Song would be relegated to the trash heap. Ruszel’s song, Love This Town, won the competition. children’s learning conditions should be left out There are so many places around the world that of contract negotiations, and I sincerely wished the needs of our students. We are protesting trash heap. You work hard at it, and people de- don’t do this back-and-forth thing and I recently to agree with you. I don’t think it’s fair kids because their needs are not being met, despite serve to hear it. You just have to make yourself learned that even some areas in my very own should be stuck in the middle of this. Howprovince of B.C. stay on standard time. our very best efforts, and not for lack of comavailable for the sharing. ever, it is impossible to exclude them, because Finding out that a neighbouring city doesn’t petence, but for lack of resources. Paul C. Ruszel if there weren’t children in my workplace, I change its clocks made me feel like a little kid Valerie Robinson Duncan wouldn’t have a job, and my working condiabout to ask my parents why my sibling can Mill Bay tions are inextricably linked to their learning the same dumb rule that I’m forced to Why are we outraged by one service ignore conditions because we’re in the same room abide by. Not winning is no reason to relegate loss, and not another? together all day. I understand that having a longer day can benIf I am advocating for class size and composi- Duncan love song to the trash heap e¿t farming and other activities that depend on Dear editor tion to be reinstated into our collective agreesunlight after working hours. Dear editor I ¿nd it disappointing the Cowichan Lodge ment it is not only for the children, who need It has also been argued that there are energy issue and the education funding issue (two I am responding to the sad piece by Dan and deserve better, it is also for myself, because Hughes. It saddens me, not because his song savings due to the time change, making it better issues that have many similarities I might I cannot bear the feeling of not doing enough for our environment. add) have been treated with vastly different wasn’t accepted in the Centennnial Song for them, and yet having nothing left to give. But what about all us parents with children who responses. We will not stand for one second Competition, but because he somehow feels The government’s plan for personalized learndon’t want to go to bed when it’s still light out? when a care facility gets closed down, being the song will now be relegated to the trash ing rings utterly hollow unless they are willing Of course, we’re a few months away from that heap. Don’t give up so easily! I could paper my very diligent to demonize VIHA and trying to to back it up with the funding to allow teachers walls with song contest rejections: too long, off explore every legal route possible over a loss being an issue. I’m just complaining early betime and opportunity to work individually cause of the whole losing-an-hour-of-sleep thing. topic, received too late, disquali¿ed for this and of a service. But when it comes to education with students at all grade levels, and to create Sleep deprivation, or the mere thought of it, can that reason. I know, however, that the songs are funding resulting in overbearing class sizes, individualized learning plans. make me grumpy. lack of care for special-needs children or even good, and I continue playing them whenever When you consider claims on either side “I don’t like it because I already feel like I have and wherever I can. There is the Twisted Sister in extreme cases school closure. Many seem to of this discussion about the best interests of no time,” one of my friends said about having to be quick to brush that aside as an unimportant in Chemainus, The Cowichan Folk Guild children, please bear in mind teachers’ workissue that can just keep getting shoved into the set her clock back. Coffeehouse on the second Saturday of every ing conditions are the very same as children’s “It feels like I’m being ripped off of an incredmonth, the new Hub coffeehouse in Cowichan corner until it’s too late. I personally ¿nd it a learning conditions, and that, for the most ibly precious hour of it.” Station every ¿rst Thursday night, The Duncan bit worrying the path we are travelling down part, our job satisfaction depends on satisfying I hear you, friend. My sentiments exactly. here. No closure or loss of service regardless Garage Showroom has Dress Rehearsal every “The whole thing is ludicrous,” one of my of who it affects should be so easily dismissed. T Tuesday Night: all of these venues have open senior-citizen friends said when I asked him sstages and totally welcome people who want It’s been many years since I was in school but how he felt about springing forward or falling that doesn’t mean I now think education is tto share their music. This is not even the tip of unimportant simply because I no longer am in backward in time. tthe iceberg. I get at least two calls a month to “What did our ancestors do? They weren’t the education system. pplay at this bene¿t or that. There are seniors’ “Would you trade your job conditions and salary for controlled by clocks and what time they were rresidences with music programs, church cofDaniel Moody that of a teacher?” ‘supposed’ to work. ffeehouses, and on and on. In short there is no Duncan You answered: (95 votes) “If the sun came up earlier, they worked earlier, sshortage of places for you to showcase your 61 per cent YES and if the sun came up later, they worked later. It m music if you so choose. I urge you to get out More letters online was as simple as that.” tthere and play. More people will hear your To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Not everyone thinks of it as hogwash, however. ssong in a month than you can shake a tambou- Also, read fresh stories every day and share your thoughts immediately through the comments function at cowichanweb poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com Many even look forward to the change. rrine at! Don’t ever relegate your music to the newsleader.com “It gives us more daylight during waking hours,” said one of my friends. “And I have a built-in excuse for being two hours late for work once a year when I accidentally set my clocks the wrong way.” Accidentally-on-purpose is more likely. Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. I guess her boss should send her that easy response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: “spring forward, fall back” quote so she doesn’t not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com make the same mistake again this year. You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can • Mail your letter to Unit 2, 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4

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North Cowichan Reeve D. D. Chapman was opposed by some Quamichan residents when he said there was a need to establish a landing for amphibian planes on Quamichan Lake. It would spoil the lake as a water source, they said.

Local 1946 lumber queen Ruth Eckert would be seated on a logging truck ďŹ&#x201A;oat at the May 24 celebrations in Victoria, the Duncan Dominion Day Carnival general committee decided.

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1947: hospitals

The cost per capita per day of hospitalizing patients had almost doubled from $3 to $5.68 since 1941, contributing to a very difďŹ cult year for Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hospital, said hospital board chair K. F. Duncan.

Basketball fever grips the valley Dateline 1947: Taxiettes claim island title Ann Andersen

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wo Duncan Christian School basketball teams equals two Island A Championships. What an exciting weekend at the end of last month for players, coaches and spectators! Two days before, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been doing my customary meander through the Cowichan Leader archives when I came upon similar excitement in championship basketball. In March 1947 what the Leader termed â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Âżrst womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s V.I. championshipsâ&#x20AC;? were held in the Agricultural Hall in Duncan. The evening started ominously with the defeat of two local teams: Genii, Intermediate B girls, lost to Port Alberni, and Fairbridge junior boys lost to Cumberland Nuggets. Both teams lost their series. When Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior B team, the Taxiettes, took to the Ă&#x20AC;oor against Cumberland seniors, hearts were in mouths. Down Âżve points on the series at the end of the third quarter, the Taxiettes pulled themselves together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;...the Taxiettes gave such a demonstration of sheer pluck and courage they had the spectators roused to a pitch almost unknown in the history of the game here,â&#x20AC;? trumpeted the Leader. The Âżnish, that the Leader described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;an unequalled example of climax as dramatic as anything the theatre has offeredâ&#x20AC;? saw the home team grab the game by 29-20, thus winning the series 50-47.

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Caravan arrives

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Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars: Young Elvis, Eddie Cochran, the Big Bopper, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Cash and the Everly Brothers is presented Tuesday by some of the ﬁnest tribute artists in the world, 7:30 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets: $39.75. Call 250-748-7529.

Bijoux du Bayou! a rip-roaring fun evening of humor and song as the Cowichan Valley’s own Cajun band headlines the Cowichan Folk Guild’s monthly coffee house, 7 p.m., Saturday, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Doors open at 7 p.m., Open Stage at 7:30 p.m. All open stage performers welcome. Tickets at the door — CFG members by donation, non-members: $7, no charge for open stage performers.

Four Seasons arrive in Coast Salish style lessLIE: Local’s artwork Sun of Hummingbird provides vivid backdrop to Ballet Victoria’s biggest collaboration ever Peter W. Rusland

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alley Native artist lessLIE’s artwork Sun of Hummingbird ¿t the theme of Ballet Victoria’s fresh show so perfectly, it’s the backdrop of Saturday’s Four Seasons production premiering in the Cowichan Theatre. “They gave me a demonstration in rehearsal,” the Duncanbased Salish artist said of composer Vivaldi’s musical masterpiece brought to life by BV. “I haven’t seen the actual performance itself, but they’re projecting it as a background for the ballet. “I like the way they show the image with a computer program to bring a visual sequence to it to create a cycle that turns into the sun,” lessLIE, 38, said. BV’s choreographer/dancer Paul Destrooper called Four Seasons his troupe’s biggest-ever collaboration — involving lessLIE’s artwork, haiku poetry read by Victoria’s poet-laureate Linda Rogers and Lt.-Gov. Steven Point, plus music by Ensemble Diemecke and pianist Sarah Hagen. Art and poems usher each season personi¿ed by his dozen dancers in costumes symbolizing each season, he explained. “It’s the spirituality and mythology of the West Coast,” Destrooper said of 50-minute Four Seasons, comprising the evening’s second half. “I was amazed how

many people weren’t aware of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.” But he was optimistic Cowichan’s open minds will embrace his company’s creative tour de force. Seasonal colours contrast with black and white ravens, depicted by Destrooper and Sandrine Cassini. More than anything “it’s the story about relationships,” he said. “In autumn (Tao Kerr) there’s the harvest, and feasts in the tradition of the potlatch,” Destrooper said. “The chill of winter (Robb Beresford) follows the honeymoon stage and there’s some ¿ghting. Then spring (Andrea Bayne) brings nature and love back to life. “In summer (Cobble Hill’s Christie Wood) all the women give birth and families build.” Love’s positive and negative forces, reÀected in lessLIE’s artwork, “help each bird ¿nd each other, and show the interconnectedness of nature and oneness,” said the artist whose great uncle is Cowichan Tribes’ Chief Harvey Alphonse. “What I love is how much energy the music has,” Destrooper said. “For the audience, it has such a strong heartbeat and energy that makes you want to dance — it’s like a tide you just go with.” That wave of movement starts in the 25-minute ¿rst half with Hagen playing Chopin’s melancholy Prelude, mirrored in dancers’ blues-infused moods. Meanwhile, lessLIE was upbeat about how BV’s use of his Hummingbird seri-

graph boosted his artistic con¿dence. “I wanted to become an artist since I was six years old,” said lessLIE who turned pro nine years ago. “I continued to draw as a kid but didn’t have the con¿dence to be an artist.” He earned a 1999 bachelors’ degree in First Nations studies at VIU, then started masters’ of arts studies at UVic. “I entered logo contests and won. That gave me the con¿dence to be an artist full time.” He applauded BV’s Aboriginal bent backed by Vivaldi — and credited Chief Alphonse for explaining his Native roots in Washington State. “Now I want to look more into my family tree.” Your ticket What: Ballet Victoria’s Four Seasons When: March 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cowichan Theatre Tickets: $40, seniors $30, students $20, eyeGO $5. Call 250-7487529

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Pau Destrooper demonstrates the arresting look of Winter in the latest Paul est Ballet Victoria creation to grace the Cowichan The Theatre stage to a backdrop created by local artist LesLIE and other island artists.

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The 100 Mile Spring: The 12th-annual Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday invites you to experience everything a gardener could need 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill Village. For information call 250-743-7305 or 250-743-8036. Admission is free.

CTRA’s 16th-annual Dinner Auction Gala: to beneﬁt the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association, this year featuring the world premier of a very special ﬁlm about CTRA by DV Media Inc. Enter for a chance to win

Seniors Forum: MP Jean Crowder hosts a seniors’ roundtable discussion on how we prepare for an aging population, 10 a.m. at the Sylvan United Church in Shawnigan Lake/Mill Bay. For information, call 1-866-609-9998. Escape Artists Free Art Demonstrations: Join Betty Cavin of the Escape Artists Group at her free demonstration of Painting

Cards with Watercolour, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Gallery in Mill Bay. Call 250-743-4647.

of Fatima Da Silva of Bistro 161. For tickets call 250-748-7010 or anne.muir@mssociety.ca.

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Anna Borch: an 18-year-old singer/songwriter from Brentwood College performs and introduces a new performer each month, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Eric St-Laurent: Jazz guitar riffs meld with unconventional rhythms as this acclaimed Berlin session player visits 8 p.m., at the Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-7246.

2012 MS Fundraising Dinner: featuring some of Cowichan’s ﬁnest chefs under the direction

Plastic Planet: the latest in the Cowichan library’s Documentary Night series says we live in the

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Tuesday Magnetic Startups: Business startup founders have steep learning curves, but if you build it right the money will come. This is a presentation on how by MISTIC and BCIC, noon to 3 p.m., Island Savings Centre. Cost: $15 + HST. To register, visit http://misticmagneticstartups.eventbrite.ca/

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Your pet’s doctor is correct - overweight pets are prone to a number of health problems, especially as they age. Firstly, to tell if your pet needs to lose some weight, run your hand along her

ribs while she is standing. Can you feel them easily? Secondly, look down on your standing pet - does her waist appear smaller than her chest? If yes to both questions, then she is probably a good weight. If no, then she could stand to lose some pounds. So why bother? Firstly, an overweight cat or dog puts a lot more stress on the joints of her legs, and over time often develops arthritis, which limits how far they can walk, which con-

tributes to weight gain and so on. Secondly, we are seeing more and more animals developing diabetes - and no one wants to deal with daily insulin injections if they can help it! Thirdly, obese animals often develop breathing problems as a result of fat deposits in the chest and around the neck. Next month I will discuss some common sense ways to help your cat or dog get to the proper weight, and more importantly, stay there!

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CARROLL, Lori Anne June 17, 1954 to February 24, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lori Anne Carroll. Lori loved life and was a guiding light to her husband, her children and family and all the friends who knew her. Her creative energy, her upbeat personality and her wonderful sense of humor knew no bounds. She was very intelligent, with a quick wit, and was always the life of the party with her funny "Lori stories". Lori loved gardening and she has changed the landscape of the Cobble Hill village with her wonderful gardens. Lori was also very active in the entertainment business and was the Director and Administrator of Minstrels Conservatory of Music for the past seventeen years. Lori was born in Victoria. She passed away at her home from what she called "an irreversible misfortune" with her mother Irene by her side. She leaves behind her, her husband Phil Newns, her daughter Kira Carroll, her mother and father Irene and Richard Carroll, sons Andrew and Cameron Izard, her sister Marla Carroll, her step daughter Kim Newns, and many friends whom she loved very dearly. We would like to acknowledge the invaluable support we received from Lori's doctor Dr. Dan Phillipson, and the nurses and caregivers at VIHA and WE CARE. Lori is now at peace but we miss her. A celebration of Lori's life will be held on Saturday March the 10th in the McNiel Center at Brentwood College from 2 p.m. Lori and Phil created a society many years ago called "Choirs in Concert" to help Special Needs people in the Cowichan Valley. Donations to this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Specialâ&#x20AC;? cause in Lori's honor can be sent to Choirs in Concert, Box 144, Cobble Hill, V0R 1L0 KLOOSTERMAN, Sentinus (Dennis) May 25th, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 2, 2012 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our loving and devoted Dad. After a short and difďŹ cult battle with esophageal cancer, he passed away at home, surrounded by his family, and is now reunited with his wife in Heaven. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Corrie, his parents Dirk and Jacoba, and sister Jannie. He is survived by his children: Dennis, Gordon (Karen), Irene, Rob, Jacqueline (Ian), Ken (Dana), John (Janice), Corinne (Ed), and Paula (Tom). Grandchildren: Derek (Jolene), Miranda (Ryan), Natalie, Christopher (Fiona), Jessica (Patrick), Johnny (Kari), Rob, Natasha (Brian), Amanda, Eric, Brad (Corrine), Erika, Tyson (Hannah), Corey (Raylene), Kendall, Haley, Theresa (Mike), Amber (Shawn), Jeffrey (Tekarra), Rachel, Naomi, David, Stephanie, Caitlin, Monica and Diesel. Also, great grandchildren: Alina, Brody, Brayden, Austin, Dylan, Tiffany, Chase, Hayley, Cassidy, Carter, Melody, Nova, Alexis, Emma and Cameron. And siblings: twin brother, Kees, brother, Eliza, and sister, Christien (Rudy), and many more relatives in Holland and Canada. From berry picking as a child in Holland, to fruit growing in Nanaimo, to potato farming and tractor work in the Cowichan Valley, Dad pursued his love of working the land throughout his entire life. Dad was one of ďŹ ve children born and raised in Holland. He immigrated to Canada in February 1950 to join his Uncle Marinus in Nanaimo, BC. Although his uncle passed away six months later, Dad decided to stay in Canada. He worked at various jobs before ďŹ nding steady work with Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laundry. He met the love of his life, Corrie, and then in 1956, they travelled back to Holland to get married. First in Nanaimo, and then in Duncan since 1973, they provided a loving home for all of their nine children and later for their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dad will always be remembered as a kind, easygoing man with a great sense of humour. Generous and giving, he was quick to support and provide for his family and always willing to lend a hand. The life of the party, he loved to spend time with family and friends, especially over food and drink. He enjoyed going to auctions, wheeling and dealing, travelling, attending church, listening to the CBC morning news and watching his favourite game shows. Dad and Mom belonged to the Duncan Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to their church family for providing support and kindness, especially to Dad in the past 4 Â˝ years since we lost Mom. Also, many thanks to Home Care Nursing and Support Services, the 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor staff at CDH, and the 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor staff at The Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith for their compassionate care during his time of illness. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Duncan Christian Reform Church, 930 Trunk Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 2S1 TELFORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BURIAL & CREMATION CENTRE 250-245-5553

ANCHETA, Marjorie Sylvester Passed away on March 07, 2012 at Cowichan District Hospital at the age of 69. Predeceased by her husband James Ancheta Sr., parents Wilfred and Sarah Sylvester and in-laws Henry and Juanita Ancheta. Dear mother to James Sylvester Jr., Juanita Sylvester, Tina Ancheta and Sandy Ancheta. Loving sister to Patsy Norris, Knobby Sylvester, Dorthy Padget, Myra, Rob, Bill and Darlene Sylvester. Marjorie was a proud grandmother and great grandmother to many children. Missed by several nieces, nephews and extended family. A prayer service to be held Saturday March 10, 2012 at 7:00p.m. at the Duncan Shaker Church. Funeral service Sunday March 11, 2012 at 8:30a.m. Burial to be at the Indian Road Cemetery in Lake Cowichan following the service. Reception to follow at the Duncan Shaker Church.

H.W. Wallace 251 Jubilee St. 250-701-0001 MAH, Garnet Edward June 3, 1960 - February 29, 2012 It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He fought so hard against the cancer that was spreading through his body the last 16 months. He lived his life to the fullest with friends and family. Left with a hole in their lives and their hearts are wife of 28 years Darlene and their children Christie and TJ, mom Shirley, father Garnet senior, sister Karen (Gord), children Christopher, Jessica, sister-in-law Kelly (Dave), children Tyler and Morgan, mother-in-law Joan (Tom), father-in-law Joe and so many treasured friends. Born in Nanaimo and raised in Crofton, BC. He later married the love of his life Darlene, and built a house on the farm she was raised on in Cassidy, and have continued to raise their two children there. After selling the family run business the Red Rooster in 1993, he embarked on a new adventure, owning Travel 2 Destinations out of Chemainus for the last 18 years. Through their life together, Garnet was able to take his family traveling around the world, enjoying their travels with many family and friends. He enjoyed golďŹ ng with his buddies at Mt. Brenton Golf course where he was a member, coaching his children in soccer and baseball and the many socials with their friends. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 18, at the Crofton Community Hall from 1 p.m. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations can be made to the Cowichan Valley Mustangs Midget AAA ball team. We would like to extend deepest appreciation to our family and friends for your incredible love, support and acts of kindness.

SWEATMAN, Henry E. Henry Sweatman died at home on March 5, 2012. He is predeceased by his wife and best friend Frances, and survived by his son Michael Sweatman (Esther) of Vancouver and daughter Elizabeth Pollock in Duncan. He also leaves six grandchildren: Robert and Jennifer Sweatman, Melanie Simmons (Christopher), Heather, Beverly and Emily Pollock, one great grandson Colin Henry Simmons; nieces, nephew and many cousins. He was born in Campbell River, B.C. August 21, 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the son of Percy and Kate Sweatman. He received his primary and secondary education in Esquimalt, Salt Spring Island and Duncan. His University education was interrupted by the Second Great War during which he served as an OfďŹ cer in the RCNVR. After the War he returned to university and graduated from UBC in Forestry in 1949. After graduation he married Frances (nĂŠe Peel) in 1949. He originally worked in the logging industry on the coast of B.C., then as a Forest consultant. As such, he worked with private consulting ďŹ rms as well as with bi-lateral and multilateral organizations. His work took him to Indonesia, Trinidad, East Africa, Sudan as well as Nigeria. They retired to his old family home in Maple Bay in 1987. Henry was a member of the Naval OfďŹ cers Association of B.C, the Registered Professional Foresters Association, the Maple Bay Yacht Club and several stamp collecting clubs. Funeral Service to be held Saturday March 10, 2012 at 1:30 PM at Saint Peters Church 5800 Church Road (Maple Bay Road) in Duncan, followed by a reception at the Maple Bay Yacht Club. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations can be made to the Saint Peters Quamichan or the Canadian Cancer Society. Thanks to Cowichan Home Support and all those who helped make his last days more pleasant and allowed him to stay at home until the end. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES

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LEGALS Notice to Creditors Joseph Edmund Pineault, deceased, formerly of # 118, 80 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, B.C. are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned executor at 15-355 Day Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 3K4, on or before the 31st day of March 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Brian Pineault, Executor

LOST AND FOUND FOUND March 2, Ladies Fossil watch in front Jean Crowders office in Duncan. Call to identify (250)743-6016 LOST: Set of keys with Snap Fitness & Thrifty’s cards attached & metal heart. Lost around mid Feb. (250)7488884 The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

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YOUNG at heart, 47 SWM, looking for a female, 35-51, that likes the outdoors and working out. Camping, hiking, movies and the ﬁner things in life. If sitting at home with the ﬁre and a glass of wine sounds like something that would interest you, please email so that we see if our interests are mutual. Please email me at gullicksonjohn35@yahoo.com.

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TEACHERS Evergreen Independent School, a K-8, Group-1 Independent School located in Cobble Hill, BC, requires a Specialty Class Teacher (Drama, Science, Art, Health & Career) for September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Teaching days: Wed’s and Fri’s, 0.24 FTE (6 hours/week). Minimum qualifications: current B.C. Teaching Certificate, or B.C. Independent Schools Teaching Certificate

One full time lot person is required for our busy sales and service departments. Duties are many and varied. Applicant must have a clean driver’s license and good communication skills. Opportunity for future advancement available in all facets of the automobile industry. Apply to: Brent Popovich DUNCAN HYUNDAI 2801 Roberts Rd., Duncan, B.C.

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Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Limited 05/03/2012 Partnership Manager Posting

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The Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Limited Partnership (HFLP) is posting a position for the Manager of our company, part-time to start. Purpose of Job: The purpose of the HFLP Manager’s position is to develop and implement a business and marketing plan and to oversee the operational aspects of HFLP, reporting to the Board of Directors. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Duties and Responsibilities • Research and oversee business and marketing planning; • Implement business and marketing plans approved by the Board of Directors; • Analysis of business and operational functions and recommendations development for improvement; Administrative Duties • Direct the financial and production goals of the company; • General financial and accounting reporting and oversight; • Staff and contractor, consultant oversight; Reporting • Reporting to the Board of Directors; • Reporting with or through the HFLP Board to the Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Society • Reporting to the First Nations host office as required; • Out-of-office reporting for WCB, safety and accountability, etc.; • Accounting for and reporting activities regularly in both verbal and written form; • Responsive to any and all forms necessary to maintain HFLP in good standing. Requirements: Education and Experience: • Strong knowledge of the commercial and aquaculture industry and seafood market; • Demonstrated successful commercial fisheries start up, company growth, please detail knowledge of commercial fisheries • Knowledge of all applicable legislative regulations, commercial requirements, business requirements; • 5 years business administration, General Knowledge: • General managerial skills; • Financial reporting and accountability; STATE EXPECTED SALARY and ANTICIPATED HOURS WORKED Submit resumes by Friday, March 16, 2012, 4pm to: Hul’q’umi’num Fisheries Board of Directors, C/O Halalt First Nation 7973 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

One bedroom in Duncan. $650 per month. Non-smoker. 3 References & damage deposit required. Front apartment above Island Mediquip next to 49th grocery store. (250)748-0190

CHEMAINUS. COUNTRY Duplex. Ranch style, 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, 5 appliances. Carport & small storage shed. 4 kms from town. NS/NP. Avail. now. $950./mo. (250)618-9655.

DUNCAN 4-BDRM, new renovation, 1600 sq ft, bright, lrg yard, sxs duplex near hospital, schools. N/S. $1200.+ utils. Call 250-710-9769.

SHAWNIGAN- 3 bdrms, 2 bath home on large lot, new reno, hardwood tile ﬂoors. $1400+ utils. (250)886-1953.

DUNCAN (2km south) 1 bdrm spacious, priv entr., F/S, W/D, hydro, cable, internet incld. NON-smoker, no pets. Quiet location. Avail now. $675. (250)748-5290 after 10am DUNCAN, BRIGHT, scenic Bachelor, sep ent, grd level, N/S, N/P, incls utilities, avail immed, $700, 250-748-5015. DUNCAN: NEAR new 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, D/W, outside smoking, responsible & quiet, near bus route, schools, shopping. Avail Now. $750/mo + 1/3 hydro. N/P. Refs req. (250)5974027 or (250)510-2105. DUNCAN, QUAINT, country, 1 bdrm, 500 sq ft, like new, laundry avail, $625, 250-510-3333 or 250-597-1092. DUNCAN- (Sherman Rd) 2.5 bdrms, 1 bath. Avail Now. $885./mo inclds heat. Call (250)797-2411. MILL BAY- 1 bdrm, quiet, ocean view, garden, W/D, F/S. N/S, sm pet ok. $800 mo all inclusive. (250)743-8378. MILL BAY, ground level, 1 bdrm, rural setting, utils incl’d, N/S, N/P, N/D, $650 mo. Call 250-743-8338. Modern 1 bdrm, private garden entry, safe, quiet location. Insuite laundry, F/S, small pet ok, best for 1 person. $800/m incl. utilities. (250) 746-0837 email: eveart@telus.net SHAWNIGAN/COBBLE Hill. Lrg 1 bdrm + den, lrg bathtub, all utils incl’d but phone & W/D, $750 mo. Avail immed. Call (250)514-2024.

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PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

SMALL PET OK Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm, Laminate & carpet, fresh paint. Rent incls Heat & Hot Water. (250) 748-1304.

FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

COTTAGES DUNCAN 1-BDRM cabin, $485, clean, quiet, near town NS/NP, refs req’d. Call 250597-3756. SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, utilities & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CHEMAINUS: 1/2 duplex in town, 3-4 bdrms, 3 bath, F/P, all appls, $1200 utils incld. Avail Apr. 1. (250)246-1546. CHEMAINUS 3bd, 1.5 bath, study, fenced, storage shed, $1200+1/2 hydro, pets ok. 250-746-7444 CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious duplex. 3bed/2bath 6 appliances. $900/month. Contact Rick 250-246-1859

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 1 and 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas (250)710-7515 250-748-3412

CROFTON: 3 bdrm on 2nd ﬂoor, ocean & mountain view, balcony, bright, F/S, free laundry, near school, shopping and bus. $675 mo + util’s. Call 250-246-3773. DUNCAN 2 bdrm duplex, near hospital, new ﬂooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail April 1st. Call 778-422-0078. Duncan Duplex, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appl., fenced yrd w/shed, walk to town. N/S, ref’s req. Small pet considered. $975/m + utilities. Avail. Apr 1. (250) 746-6007

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COWICHAN BAY, #31-2055 Koksilah Rd, Tall Tim MHP. 2 bdrm suite, ensuite W/D, 2 small pets ok on approval. $730 mo + utils. 250-597-0617 SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Avail. March. 1st, on private property, 2 bdrm, F/S, D/W, W/D hook-up, large deck. Pets neg., ref’s req’d, $950. Call (250)743-9897.

HOMES FOR RENT 4 BEDROOM HOUSE, rural area between Duncan and Cobble Hill. Large, fenced property. Appliances. Woodstove. Pets allowed. Email geo.clifford@yahoo.ca leave a message 250-213-9313 COBBLE HILL- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1550 sq ft, insert F/P, dbl garage, shared acreage 1.72 acres. $1350+ utils. Call 250701-8776 or (250)598-0624. DUNCAN, 2 bdrm mobile home on country acreage, 6 kms west of Duncan on bus route, F/S, W/D hookup, small pet ok, refs req’d, $750 mo. Avail April 1. 250-748-9258. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Beautiful home, NICE neighbourhood close to town, schools & hospital. Newly reno’d, natural gas, W/D, F/S, D/W, lrg private yard & deck. $1275 mo + utils. Apr. 1. N/S, N/P. Refs. Call 250-883-8100. RENT TO own (Maple Bay) with 1 bdrm suite, let’s talk. Call 1-800-309-8809.

DUNCAN, LARGE 2 story, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, family home w/ large living & rec room, plus den, formal dining room, 5 appls, private setting on acreage, close to town on Maple Bay Rd., Ref’s. Avail immed, $1400, (250)746-7935 DUNCAN- LOG house on shared acreage, 2 bdrm loft, F/S, W/D, woodstove, N/S, horse boarding facilities negotiable, ref’s. Avail April. 1, $1400 mo. Call 250-510-6726. DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK. $850 mo. Call (250)246-8318. House on acreage for rent. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, rancher, full basement, Cowichan Bay, $1400/m. (250)748-0109 LK COWICHAN on Sunset Drive, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house w/ patio. Lake glimpses, steps to beach & use of dock. 1/2 acre lot w/garden. Outside pet ok. Avail. Apr. 1. $950/m. Rent-toown option. Ruth 1-250-8127578 MILL BAY: 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, 1700 sq.ft., 1 acre, detached oversized garage/shop. All appl’s, N/S, pets OK. Avail. immed, Mar 15 or Apr 1, your choice. $1800. (250)597-3898.

SKUTZ FALLS: 3 bdrm rancher, on shared property, reno’d. $800 mo. (250)749-3188.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground floor, completely reno’d, office, retail, or consulting. Reception area, 3 offices. Avail now. 604-820-8929

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SUITES, LOWER CHEMAINUS, 1 bdrm, level entry, all util’s & internet, shared laundry. Absolutely N/S. 1 Pet considered. Quiet creekside home. $595/mo. Avail now. Ref’s 250-210-0683 CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail. April 1st. Call (250)246-1546.

MILL BAY 3 bdrm, Telegraph Rd, totally reno’d, $1150/mo, NP, NS, No partiers/drugs. Elect heat. Will check ref’s. Avail Mar 15. 250-929-7330

COBBLE HILL/SHAWNIGAN: Lrg, 1 bdrm grd level, sep. entry, F/S, shrd lndry rm, N/S, N/P. Quiet area, util’s incld’d, $750 mo. (250)743-7611.

NORTH COWICHAN- small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W/D, separate garage. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)746-5290

CROFTON- 1 bdrm new suite, walk to ocean. Shared laundry, gardening space, N/S. Refs req. Avail now. $700 mo hydro incl’d. (250)732-4535.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SALTAIRE- SEMI detached bungalow, 2 bdrm + ofﬁce, 1000sqft, bright, hdwd, 5 appl’s, $1100 + hydro. Avail. March. 1st. 1-250-658-1656.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213. DUNCAN. 2-BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterﬁeld. $595./mo. Text me at (250)896-4248. EXECUTIVE 1-bdrm Quamichan lakeview, private deck, for quiet & responsible tenant, Absolutely NS/NP. $795 incl utils. April 1st. 250-748-1163

SUITES, UPPER CHEMAINUS, LARGE 1-Bdrm upper. 5 Appl’s, Partial Ocean view. $900/mo N/P, Ref’s. Call (778)227-2704. DUNCAN- 3 bdrms, spotless executive home in prestigious neighbourhood, spectacular views, fully self-contained, sep entrance. NS/NP. Avail now. $1400 incl util. 250-748-0668. DUNCAN, as new 1 bdrm, private ent, on acreage Stamps Rd. F/S, W/D, heat, hydro, cable, A/C incl. Suit one single mature person. N/S, no parties. Cat ok. $675. 250-7465228 or 250-710-6391 DUNCAN: BACHELOR. Top ﬂoor, near town, small bldg, all utils incl’d, refs req’d. NS/NP. $465. 250-597-3756.

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CARPENTRY COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362 DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca EXPERT JOURNEYMAN carpenter, 30 yrs exp. For all carpentry facets. 250-732-3605.

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

DESIGN FOR PERMIT. 26 years experience. Integra Design 250-381-4123.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

RENTALS

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

DUNCAN, BRIGHT 2 bdrm, 900 sq ft, upper suite w/ private entrance, f/s, d/w, w/d, large deck in country setting, refs req, N/S, N/P, $1080 mo incls hydro. Avail immed. Call 250-715-7412.

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back & fold down double bed. Immaculate condition. Full shower with skylight, generator, air conditioning, 91,000 km. $16,500. (250) 743-6036

DUNCAN: 3 bdrm on Sherman Rd. Inclds hydro, appls, big back yard, $1200/mo. NP/NS. Available Apr. 1st. Call (250)510-5526. Upper level house, 3311 Hawkes Blvd, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $850/m plus Hydro. NP/NS, avail Mar 15. (250)746-3988

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Members of the Kerry Park Midget A Islanders celebrate their Tier 3 island championship won on the weekend at Oak Bay. They’re now off to Penticton for the provincial playoffs hoping for continued success.

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t’s a good thing home ice advantage didn’t matter in the Island championship for Midget Tier 3 hockey. The Kerry Park Midget A Islanders won twice on foreign ice to earn a trip to the provincial championships starting March 18 in Penticton. “We’ve got 10 days of hard practicing before we head out,’’ said Kerry Park coach Keith Chicquen. Kerry Park went to three games to beat Victoria A, winning twice at Oak Bay and losing the one game in the best-of-three at Kerry Park Arena. Kerry Park won game one 5-1, lost 3-2 in game two and then took the deciding game 5-2 Saturday.

The Islanders’ performance was made all the more remarkable by the fact they had their entire second line suspended for the ¿rst two games from the previous Sooke series. “My ¿rst line wound up double-shifting for the ¿rst two games,’’ said Chicquen. Fortunately, the dynamic trio of McLean Chicquen, Corey Peterson and Jamie Jensen showed they could handle it. The trio combined for eight of the team’s 12 goals, including a pair of hat tricks by Peterson — the brother of Kerry Park Junior B Islander stars Cole and Kyle. Great goaltending was supplied by Leighton Williams and John Dayton. Coach Chicquen played them in alternating games. It’s been quite a year for McLean Chicquen, Kevin Glan¿eld and Jensen. This will be their third time in a provincial championship, includ-

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uncan Curling Club’s annual mixed bonspiel was a nice warmup for the Wes Craig rink. Craig’s team of Sarah Wark at third, son Miles Craig at second and wife Roz at lead and viceskip is rounding into form for the provincial mixed championships at Nanaimo next week and hopes a ¿rst place showing in the OK Tire A event is a sign of things to come. “It’s hard to get any games together as a team so we played in this,’’ said Wes Craig. Craig defeated a rink that included Bart Sawyer, Shelly Green, Kevin Miller and Sherry Squire in the ¿nal. Craig led by one after ¿ve ends before scoring two in the sixth and one in the seventh to wrap things up. Third place went to Rodney Challborn, Diane Myrden, Tanner McQuarrie and Karen McClinchey while Gord Milne’s Powell River rink claimed fourth. The bonspiel attracted 28 teams, including eight from out-of-town. Keith Ainsley, with the hammer, went between a pair of rocks with a great shot. He hit and stuck for the Ken Evans B event ¿nal win for his crew of Laurie Bell-Wiles, Stephen Wiles and Karen Schlogel against the Cameron rink of Powell River. Third place went to Tom Matheson’s rink and fourth to the Jack Guthrie rink of Glen Meadows. At the top of the Integrity Electric C event was the Kevin Lamont rink of Courtney Thorpe, Jim Bangle and Shannon Stevens. Second was the Chuck Kertz rink. The evenly-matched game was tied 5-5 after six ends and a blanked seventh. Lamont made an open takeout and stuck for the win in the eighth. Lou Oud was third and Adrian Farrough fourth. The D event was won by the Jason Montgomery team. Victor Gamble was second, Duaine Hardie third and Jim Fletcher fourth.

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Gorge avenges earlier defeats Results reversal: Cowichan presses with the extra man, but can’t ﬁnd the net Don Bodger

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owichan Stellers are scoring goals in bunches. The Div. 3 Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association squad completed a recent busy stretch with a 7-2 win over the Pirates Saturday. The Stellers actually lost to the Pirates earlier in the season, but came out with

Making them pay: Field hockey side gets revenge on Pirates extra force from Div. 2 to even the playing ¿eld. Having Alison Fraser, Alyssa Davidson and goalie Essa Gierc on their side helped tipped the scales, with so few spares usually available on the sidelines. Kristie Sykes and Fraser each scored two goals. Singles came from Ashley Davidson, Kelsey Goodman and Sue Fraser.

Lynne Dayton was a thorn in the Pirates’ side and Gierc made all sorts of amazing saves to keep the Stellers comfortably ahead. Previously, the Stellers and clubmates the Kestrels battled to a 3-3 tie on a rainy Tuesday night. Ashley Davidson continued her scoring streak on a deÀection and April Keller added one from a battle on the wing for the Stellers.

Kestrels’ Crystal Lockhart kept her team even with two rocket shots that no one was going to stop. Stellers’ Dayton put her team ahead with a deÀected shot that went into the goal off the crossbar. But Kestrels managed another goal for the tie. Former Olympic team ¿eld hockey player Melanie Brancato (nee Slade) made her return to game

action. The Stellers blanked the Oak Bay Devils 5-0 leading up to the two games. The Kestrels were also convincing winners in recent action. They clobbered the Renegades 6-0 in a home game.

Lockhart exploded for three goals, including one on a stroke. Sion Cahoon added a pair and singles came from Terri Bachynski and Sarah Wark, better known for her curling prowess but showing incredible athletic versatility.

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Day program co-ordinator Lisa Chileen serves Cowichan United Way president Alan Crisp and executive director Carol Stenberg a piece of cake March 2 at grand re-opening celebration of Clements Centre. Andrew Leong

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Event about getting to know the new guy

Intercultural Society: series of events bringing valley newcomers and businesses together Krista Siefken

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ith a looming labour shortage and a growing immigrant population, bringing employers and new Cowichanians together was a no-brainer for the Cowichan Intercultural Society. Bringing Our Stories to the Street is a legacy of the CIS project Activating Our Stories — Creating Our Home. Like its predecessor, Bringing Our Stories to the Street will connect people in the community — and speci¿cally immigrants and businesses — during 11 arts-based events in the valley’s 11 regions. It starts with a mentorship and cultural exchange that pairs a valley newcomer with a local business

person. “Each business and immigrant partnership will create an arts-based multicultural event to share with community members,” a CIS press release explains. “The events will be as diverse as the businesses and immigrants who participate.” And CIS will provide businesses and immigrants with training toward becoming leaders in diversity. “Today, ¿rst-generation immigrants account for 13 per cent of the total population of the Cowichan Valley, and that ¿gure is expected to grow,” the press release states. “As the demographic of the region changes through retirement, immigrants’ skills and work experience can make valuable contributions to the economy of the Cowichan region.” CIS executive director Jackie Martin explained the project, which is

funded with $125,430 in federal and provincial cash, isn’t about providing job training or skills. “It’s about building a sense of community, and getting to know a little bit about each other,” she told the News Leader Pictorial. “We want to put forward some tools and tips to use when welcoming people from other countries into the workplace, to make it more inclusive and welcoming to all.” The ¿rst event happens Sunday between noon and 2 p.m. at Crofton Foods. Owner Arnie Ezernden and Croftonite Loan Ho (who moved from Vietnam two years ago) have organized a demonstration of Vietnamese cooking. The event is free and all Cowichanians are invited to attend. For more information, call the Cowichan Intercultural Society at 250-748-3112.

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial B7

Stripped down and offbeat collaboration showcases dramatic chops

Peter W. Rusland

News Leader Pictorial

wo absurdist plays gave viewers a stark reality check during Saturday night’s staging of We’re All Mad Here. The two works at Queen Margaret’s School were the ¿rst collaboration by Cowichan secondary and QMS students. Let’s hope it’s not their last. All-ages actors under CSS drama teacher Mike Moroz did a superb job using minimal props and no sets. Very little funding either. Let’s call these two avant-garde plays bargainbasement brilliance. That’s because the actors delivered the intended, stripped-down effects of absurdist theatre, taking us away from lame — if any — messages

served on silver platters via TV, some mainstream plays and movies. Absurdist theatre — a sort of subconsciousworld approach — gives us something with which to compare other productions. We have to think about social and personal symbolism behind what’s said and done. First came Chamber Music by Arthur Kopit, blending female actors from both schools. The odd dialogue challenged eight students to understand then create a surreal world of what might be patients in a mental ward. Or are they? Is this a dream? That’s where thinking caps were mandatory as a committee president (Madison Sonne) chaired a tragic meeting populated by Joan of Arc (Elizabeth Graham in clever stovepipe armour), a safari hunter (Elleni Koskinen-Dodgson), poet Gertrude Stein (Kascia Chow), Pearl White (Helene Squire), Queen Isabella (Chantelle Kirkham), doomed pilot Amelia Earhart (Megan Buckland), and Mrs. Amadeus Mozart (Kylee Paul). Messages about senseless, guiltless murder — Earhart’s randomly killed by the others — com-

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“Cooking with Love” Sunday, March 11th 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm “La Dolce Vita” Explore “The Sweet Life” with Chef Zac as he cooks the cuisine from his favourite regions in Italy. Menu Carpese Salad Fettucine al Ruggero Vanilla Pana Cotta with Raspberry Jam

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Review: Queen Margaret’s and Cowichan secondary combine in the theatre of the absurd

two, Andrew Gregory’s Alice In Wonderland: The Manhattan Project. Anyone who’s read Lewis Carroll’s timeless novel knew how weird the world of Alice (Courtney Wright) can get. She held her own against the antics of Mykle Amon’s Caterpillar, Jessica Bujold’s Forest, Kyle Ferguson’s Mad Hatter, and White Knight, Sarah-Jane Fogel’s Duchess, Britnie Hearsey’s Dodo and White Queen, Patrick Charest’s Lewis and Red King, Cierra Miller’s Andrew Leong Dormouse, Joseph Pimenta’s Hare, Logan Queen Margaret’s School student Elleni Koskinen-Dodgson Swain’s Humpty Dumpty, and Laura Weirsportrays explorer Osa Johnson while looking on are Chan- ma’s Red Queen. Backed by beat-singer Tom Waite’s raspy telle Kirkham, who portrays Queen of Spain and Kylee Paul songs, this mad world could have been the next as Mrs. Mozart in Chamber Music. town in Waiting For Godot as the characters plemented ideas of meaningless political boards, swapped corollaries (“Say what I mean, and inane bureaucracy, wooden heroics, religious mean what I say”) and other insane barbs. hyprocrisy (Joan’s cross is used to club Earhart), Moroz and company gave us some great mind brutality of bullying, and even the stupidity of food. smoking. Imagine what they could do with more dramatic “I hate cigarettes without matches,” the hunter arts dough. says as each character drags on an unlit butt. Absurdist theatre rating: 8.5 looking glasses Chamber Music nicely tuned the stage for act out of 10

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• Remarkable Rancher • Overheight RV garage • 2676 square feet • Detached shop/studio • 3 bdrms, 3 baths + den • Quamichan Lake access • Sep. family & living rooms • Fully fenced • .41 of an acre • Private patio • Beautifully landscaped • Heat pump & 2 ﬁreplaces

$524,900

12-19

• 6 bdrms, 3 baths • 3249 square feet • Two laundry rooms • Easy highway access • 1/4 of an acre lot • Spacious rooms

• In-law accommodations • Excellent family ﬂoorplan • Popular subdivision • Oversize dual garage • Backs onto greenspace • Close to golf course

$459,900

• Terriﬁc townhouse • 2 bdrms + den • 1658 sq. ft • Very pleasing décor • Dual garage • Hardwood ﬂoor

• Lakefront complex • No-thru road near park • Master on the main • Double 09-38 sided gas ﬁreplace • Crown moulding • View patio & balcony

$374,900

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• Prestigious Marine View Estates • Maple Bay & Saltspring Island Views • Beautifully landscaped 1 acre lot • 2921 square feet

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• Level entry & walkout basement • 32’ x 22’ shop/garage • Breezeway carport • Secure, gated entry • 4 bdrms, 3 baths • Meticulously maintained

$834,900

• 4 bdrms, 3 baths • 2,940 sq.ft. • Great family 09-38 design • Near Maple Bay • RV parking • 2 large sundecks

• 3 bdrm rancher • 1410 sq. ft. • Large family room • South-end location • Efﬁcient woodstove • Open ﬂoorplan

• Private backyard • Wonderful water feature • Master with ensuite • Backs onto greenbelt • Garden area • Private hot tub area

$339,900

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$414,900

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• Lakeview special • .56 of an acre • Very private • Quiet area • Freshly painted • Family & rec rooms

• 1150 sq ft • .17 acre • 2 bed + den • Newer roof • New kitchen • New ﬂooring • New ﬁxtures

CHARMING!

• City services • Updated windows • Great yard • New Hardi Plank • New gutters & sofﬁts • Woodstove • Exterior shed

$232,900

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• 2 Bedroom/Den • 1 - 4 pc bathroom • 947 sq. ft. • Open concept • New carpets • Largest unit • Ocean view from balcony

• Cute seaside community • Top ﬂoor • Close to waterfront walk • Immaculate • Close to bus route • Rentals allowed • Empty nester/1st time buyer

$134,900

11-158

GREAT LOCATION!

• 2 Bed. potential 3rd • 2 bathroom • .2 acre • 1/2 duplex • 1800 sq ft • Double garage • Mountain Views

• RV Parking • Bright • Forced air heat • Original Owner • Thermal Windows • Rural area • Sweet spot!

$274,900

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• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 904 sq. ft. • Presto Log Fireplace • Wood mantle • South-South West facing • User friendly kitchen • Spacious bedrooms • Lots of natural light • Open living room • Quiet • Close to all amenities • With-in walking distance to town • No rentals

$159,900

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TRANQUIL SETTING

• 2550 sq. ft • 4 bedroom • 3 bathroom • 6.68 acres • Some wetlands • Meticulously maintained • Mountain view

• Great bird watching • Nicely landscaped • Small barn • Heat pump • New roof • Private • Low maintenance

$495,000

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NEW LISTING!

COBBLE HILL

First time on market, desirable location on the corner of Telegraph Road and Braithwaite Dr. this 3 acre parcel features a huge 3 bedroom 2 bath, ranch style home with partial basement, 21’ x 19’ living room, 17’ x 14’ kitchen, 14’ x 14’ dining combination. Downstairs is a huge laundry and recreation room at walkout level. Outside features a large barn type workshop with lean to shelter high enough to park an RV unit, chicken coupe and lots of garden areas. Terri¿c well 25 gal plus there is a year round spring on the property. This is one of those must see properties. Great Value

MLS330844

NEW LISTING - CHEMAINUS

Sought after rancher duplex featuring a large lot in newer area. Open concept living features a large skylight in the kitchen with b/i microwave hood fan, dishwasher, plus a pantry! Natural gas ¿replace in living area,extra windows and two separate patio doors that lead to private gardens and outdoor ¿re pit/pond with waterfall, mature gardens with hanging plants/auto irrigation. Large main bedroom, 2 closets, 3 piece ensuite (5'shower). Upgrades include central vac with retractable hose, large laundry with tub and cupboards. Heat pump for A/C. Easy walk to golf, pubs, shops,live theatre, restaurants and leisure trails from this community minded neighbourhood. Location - Location - Location. $

298,333

MLS 329826

DUNCAN

The charm of yesteryear ¿ts this 4 bedroom, 2 bath country two story home which sits on 2.47 acres tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The home boasts a great Àoor plan and features many antique Àavours of better times. Needs TLC, this home and property is being sold on an “As Is” bases by Court Order. Plelase call Listing Realtor for details.

NEW LISTING!

435,000

NEW LISTING - COBBLE HILL

2 year old home is being placed is on a full concrete crawl space foundation; this 938 sq. ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath home boasts an offset double width Modular Home plan in an established park. The home is now on the foundation and the hardy plank siding is being installed right now sot the pre construction price will end soon, purchase this week at $129,900 including net HST (+55 age park). Modular homes are wood frame built homes just like onsite built homes only they are built indoors with a controlled environment, when this home is on site and because it is on a full concrete crawl space foundation, it will look just like a regular home. Do a drive by at Lot #5 Springwood Mobile Home Park on the TCH

Dealer Show Unit

MLS328709

CHEMAINUS

433,900

MILL BAY

WOW! New two bedroom two bathroom home. Alder kitchen cabinets, 3 major appliances and hood fan. The master bedroom features two walk in closets and an ensuite with a 5’ two seat shower. Enjoy quiet & comfortable living in this 2011 Modular home, over 900 sq.ft. which will sit on a full concrete crawlspace basement backing onto a peaceful treed area. What is a Modular home? It is a home built by conventional 2 x 6 wood construction in a controlled environment meaning you don’t have to worry about rain during construction etc. the home has conventional drywall, hardi plank exterior, 25 yr. Fiberglass shingles & R40 insulation in the attic, R20 walls & R28 under Àoor. Pad rent is $355 which includes water, sewer & garbage pickup. A great investment at (net HST) MLS#324798

CHEMAINUS

$109,900

Two fabulous level acres with solid older home on a full un¿nished basement. Lots of wood ¿nishing including hardwood throughout with carpet over in the living room, 3 bedrooms up, super spacious recreation room & large bedroom in basement, plenty of storage and laundry too. Outside boasts a huge concrete patio with substantial covered area overlooking the pasture and countless fruit trees. Outbuildings include a triple size garage with lots of workshop space and a nice greenhouse for those with green thumbs, great property, great price

MLS 325458

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129,900

MLS#330787

$388,000

569,000

SALTAIR

Opportunity Knocks … this .84 of an acre property boasts two homes and a 24’ x 36’ garage workshop with 11’ x 10’ of¿ce, a 1440 sq.ft. older 3 bedroom home, a newer full basement home with 2 one bedroom suites. The back yard features a Stone Henge Like recreation area with its own outdoor campsite feature, municipal water. List price:

407,000

MLS 331107

Four years new, 2340 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 four piece bathrooms, delightfully open living/dining with vaulted ceilings. Rich wood cabinetry and functional modern kitchen. Nice island & ocean views from dining area and great south facing sundeck, fully ¿nished basement with, full bath, bedroom, den & very open ground level family room with access to a mini fully fenced Butchart Gardens. This home backs onto treed buffer and is located across from small neighbourhood park and only a short walk to stairs leading to the beach. Walk-able to downtown Chemainus and the famous Chemainus Theatre. Great house, Great Price…

NEW LISTING - DUNCAN

This custom built family home has 5 bedrooms, 4 updated bathrooms, and newer Àooring throughout. The kitchen opens into the family room area and out to the patio with pergola. Perfect for entertaining! A sunken living room with vaulted ceilings, formal dining open to the family room completes the main Àoor. Upstairs is the master bedroom with ensuite, main bath and 3 bedrooms. Downstairs another family room, bath and guest bedroom. One acre fully fenced, landscaped yard, this home has a very tranquil feel to it and is very private. With two storage sheds, and second driveway for RV parking and or boat storage, this property is the perfect home to raise a family. One of those must see homes, proudly offered at

MLS 330224

MLS#327057

NEW PRICE!

NEW LISTING!

515,000

CASSIDY

Great singlewide 3 bedroom, two bath home in Timberland Park family section, Room for the whole family here with 3 bedrooms, a den and 2 bathrooms. The vaulted ceilings add to the spaciousness of the large living room which is nicely opened to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is a cooks dream with an abundance of cabinets and newer appliances, including a built-in dishwasher. Cozy up when the wood stove is going as it heats the place quite nicely. The addition offers a nice sized bedroom with sliding doors to a huge 23X11 covered deck. Homes like these don’t last long!!

MLS 331110

NEW LISTING!

SHAWNIGAN LAKE WEST

69,900

Rural and private, this is a 10 year old home ripe for your country investment. Very private set back from no through road with a long driveway to the home site nestled on the 2.54 acres located off Shawnigan Lake road west. This 2 bedroom upstairs home features an open living kitchen / living, two bedrooms, a huge master bedroom with jetted soaker tub 3: pc ensuite. The basement is full and undeveloped, home requires some imagination and effort. List price

$399,900

MLS 330498

THE GARTH – LAKE FRONT TOWNHOME

Living the dream … Gorgeous lake front rancher with walkout basement, lots of outdoor living space for you to enjoy views of Quamichan Lake, Mount Prevost and incredible sunsets. This immaculate executive class home located in the Garth will surpass the expectations of even the most discriminating buyer. Bright and cheery with tons of windows, galley kitchen with eating nook and formal dining open to the living room, sundeck, lake and mountain views. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lots of family area downstairs to walkout patio. The best of all worlds. For personal viewing please call me

MLS 330498

Proudly offered at

$549,000

OCEANVIEW BUILDING LOT- CHEMAINUS

Here is one of the best located ocean view lots in Eagle Quay, the lot is perfect for a level entry home style offering a sloping lot perfect for a walk out basement design. This lot is situated where the current water view will be pretty much preserved even after the other homes are built, in some areas the views may get even better when the homes to the southeast are built as some trees may be removed for construction. Eagle Quay is one of the newest subdivisions of quality built custom homes in Chemainus and it’s an easy walk to the beach access and down town

MLS:321673

199,500

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DUNCAN

#4-1861 Maple Bay Rd $449,000 Sandra Carswell Osborne Saturday, Mar. 10 1–3 pm

1860 Deborah Place $309,000 Tamara Regan, Royal Lepage Saturday March 10 1-3 pm

#8-1861 Maple Bay Rd $474,500 Cliff Moberg Sutton Saturday, March 10 1-3 pm #103- 671 Trunk Rd $142,500 Tamara Regan, Royal Lepage Sunday, March 18 1-3 pm

CROFTON 1566 Adelaide St. $344,900 Tamara Regan, Royal Lepage Sunday, Mar. 11 1–3 pm

COBBLE HILL 1992 Ingot Dr $569,000 Cathy Green, Remax Duncan Sunday, March 11 1-3pm

SHAWNIGAN 2114 Tall Tree Lane $374,900 Peter Miller DFH Saturday, March 10 1-3pm 2925 Shawnigan Lk Rd $549,900 Sue Lyle, DFH Saturday, March 10 1-3pm

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& Associates FAMILY HOME ON NAGLE STREET Character style modern 4 bedroom home on 3 levels. Large kitchen and living area with wood ﬂoors connecting to outside covered wrap-around deck. Separate entry suite in basement plus a family room. Huge attic loft bonus. Kids can walk to Duncan Elementary. Everything you need for your family is right here in a nice private setting.

$372,500

MLS 328712

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OCEAN VIEW FAMILY HOME Well maintained 5 bedroom, private home with great ocean views. A gardener’s paradise, green house included.

$479,900

STONEHAVEN ESTATES CUSTOM BUILT HOME!

Well designed, 3 beds, 3 bath, open-concept living area home in a private setting. Low maintenance fully fenced backyard. Huge indoor workshop. With too many extras to mention, this home, just a few minutes from town, is a must see.

$379,000

MLS 330845

MLS 327449

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LAND ONLY. Excellent Investment Opportunity! Investors wanted for this potential Senior Care Facility -- Plans already available. Zoned R8, Just over an acre, easy access and close to the Hospital.

$859,900

MLS 325377

Further Price Reduction !

SHAWNIGAN LAKE LOT FOR SALE

Build your dream home on this sunny, partially treed, .89 acre lot in Silvermine Estates. Water and sewer already to the lot.

$279,900

GREAT DEAL ON MARCHMONT!

• Large corner lot • 2 beds plus den • Close to town and shopping • Cowichan River walking trails nearby

MLS 327130

189,000

MLS 323537

Our Presentation Centre Call ﬁrst, then come and see our Presentation Centre (located inside the RE/MAX of Duncan Ofﬁce)

RARE MAPLE BAY WATERFRONT

One bedroom plus den or 2 bedroom plus a den condos, custom design available, all with high end kitchens, deluxe ensuites, underground parking, inner courtyard and unique ‘green’ rooftop garden. Flexible commercial spaces available for lease or sale.

$549,000

Only 7 residential units left.

2 bedroom home with separate 1 bedroom guest cabin facing the ocean in Maple Bay. The only thing between you and the ocean is the beach. Phone Clint for further details. MLS 323837

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Solidly built and cared for ocean view, 3bed, 3 bath family home on 1.23 peaceful acres on a quiet no thru road! Bright open living area and a beautiful dining area with BC forest all around you. 4358 Kingscote Rd (Cobble Hill) ~

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Cowichan Lakes Best Waterfront Value! Exceptional south facing waterfront lot on pristine Cowichan Lake - 13,235 square foot lot - 68 feet of waterfront with deep water moorage. All underground services to lot line. Lot 69 Creekside Dr (Youbou) ~

$244,900

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Cowichan Lakes Finest Waterfront - Sunset Beach on the North Arm with stunning panoramic views to the West - phenomenal sunsets and year round pebble beach. This .85 acre property has a 600 feet private driveway leading to the home 9170 Meades Creek Rd (Youbou) ~

$665,000

Great Commuter! Top quality built 3 bed + den, 3 bath, 2100+sqft home with loads of bells & whistles in a rural setting and yet only 20mins to Langford or 30mins to Duncan. Act fast before it’s GONE! 2030 Mable Rd (Shawnigan Lk) ~

$419,000

BC’s ﬁnest Trophy Lakefront! It doesn’t get any better than this - very unique opportunity to own a fee simple 1.26 acre Island and 1400 sqft high end pan-abode cottage on one of Vancouver Islands largest fresh water lakes. Island #5 (Lake Cowichan) ~

Need space? Here’s a large family home in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Duncan at an attractive price? This 6 bed, 4 bath, 3100+ sqft home has wonderful mountain views and is located on a quiet culdesac.

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$399,900

1856 St Ann’s Close (Duncan) ~

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Welcome to the Ordano! This 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath, 1,384 Sq. Ft. rancher boasts a great open concept floor plan with a double garage. Featuring a combined kitchen, living room & dining area, a gas fireplace, vaulted great room ceiling, kitchen island with sink, BBQ patio, master bedroom with walk-in closet & full ensuite & much more! A full appliance package, landscaped yard with sprinklers & a worry free 2/5/10 New Home Warranty complete this value packed offering!

Welcome to the Alder Glen! A unique design offering front entry from one street & garage access from another. This 1,599 Sq. Ft., 2 level home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, vaulted great room up & family room down, covered deck w/ natural gas BBQ connection, gas feature fireplace, kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer, quality finishings throughout, a 2/5/10 warranty, single garage, landscaped yard & more! This home is value packed!

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Welcome to the Davenport! This 1,697 Sq. Ft., main level entry home w/ bedrooms up floor plan is sure to please. A covered front porch invites you into the foyer & leads to an open concept living space complete w/ fireplace & dining area w/ access out to a BBQ patio/courtyard. Upstairs there's a generous master w/ walk-in closet & full ensuite plus 2 more bedrooms & additional full bathroom. A full appliance package, fenced & landscaped yard w/ sprinkler system, garage & 2/5/10 New Home Warranty included!

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Great ﬁxer upper in a nice neighbourhood in a terriﬁc location. This home requires a complete make over but it is well worth it at

Charming well maintained older home in Ladysmith. This home comes with a fenced yard and garage and carport.

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March 9-22, 2012

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Bright spacious condo in Lions Cove located in Mill Bay. Large master bedroom with ensuite plus den or second bedroom.

This well designed 2 storey home has 3 bedrooms and a den plus a full unﬁnished basement. The price includes net HST.

$538,000

$227,000

3114 CHAPMAN ROAD

3617 HOLLAND AVE.

Fixer upper in Chemainus on 1.64 acres. This property has R3 zoning, is on water and sewer and has subdivision potential.

21 year old full basement home in the Cobble Hill Village in need of some upgrading. Large 0.45 acre lot plus triple car garage.

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$321,500 (+HST) 16909 sqft

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Unit A & B. Approximately 2000 sq. ft. 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry, carport, RV parking. Own your own business and rent other half or live in one and run the business from the other part.

$129,900

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1750 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd. TOLL FREE 1-800-668-2272

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SILVERMINE ACREAGE $549,000

Affordable and Adorable in Duncan

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Simply beautiful! A very attractive 2006 one level home on more than two acres. It's completely fenced and set up for gardeners and kids and dogs.The home features gas Àreplaces and oak Áoors and a beautiful island kitchen

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2 beds/ 1 bath updated rancher with large garage/workshop. Fenced back yard. Walk to town, shops, services, and recreation. Move in and enjoy.

$229,900

Beautiful Shawnigan

ACREAGE NEAR THE LAKE $549,900

This 1.47 acre lot has sunny southern exposure with approximately 200’ of lake front. Gently sloping towards the lake, cleared and treed areas make this a special place to build your recreation or full time residence. Close to schools and services and an easy commute. Call for details.

Location IS so important. Walk down this long driveway to the beach and the pub and the village. Tucked away from the road, this two level family style home gets terriÀc sun and comes with

$749,000 Call Farrell Magnusson at 250-743-7151 to view

OPEN HOUSE 2925 Shawnigan Lk Rd.

Saturday March 10 1–3 pm

both attached and detached double garages.

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FLOAT HOME IN COWICHAN BAY

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Operating as a “Floatel” in the summer and rented for $900 in the off season. Located at the Blue Nose Marina.

$145,000 Call Tim Parker at 250-743-7151

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On a quiet cul-de-sac in Shawnigan Lake is this 2,500 sq ft home with plenty of space for the whole family and extended too! Three bedrooms up, including master with two piece ensuite and a bright, open kitchen with pass through and skylights. The dining room opens onto spacious wrap around deck and a large, open living room with PaciÀc Energy insert. There is also a sound insulated 13x16 music room with rock Àreplace. With lake access and all amenities close by, this home is sure to work for the whole family.

$374,900

6-2785 Wallbank Road

NORTHGATE

Neat and clean single wide with heated addition. Open plan with vaulted ceiling in living room/ kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. This home has all the right features: electric forced air furnace; huge new covered deck built with permits; metal roof; new hot water tank; all appliances plus some furniture included. Fully fenced big yard with 2 sheds; family oriented and pets allowed with park approval. Burnham MHP is a very well run and popular Park. Quick possession possible. MLS#327208 $69,900

Call Jayne Shaw at 250-743-7151

No compromises here with this absolutely stunning, completely rebuilt and renovated manufactured home that is truly a must see. All the features and comforts of a brand new home including a huge kitchen with eating area that is open to the family room and French doors onto the deck overlooking a very private back yard. The master bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet and ensuite heated Àoors and jetted tub. Situated on a quiet lot in a family oriented park in the heart of Shawnigan Lake Village, with bus service to Duncan and Victoria or a short walk to restaurants, shops or the beach for summer fun.

Call Peter Miller direct at 250-748-0320 to view

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High Quality Renovations Custom Kitchens Up & Down Lower 3 Bedroom In Law Suite Sep. Master Suite w/Heat Pump

2710 sq. ft./ 4 Bed/3 Bath Bright Kitchen w/Nook Family Room/2nd Kitchen 26 x 8 Sunroom/Lower Patio

Granite/Hardwood Finishing’s New Roof/Windows/Electrical 0.33 Acre/Fenced Level Yard Heated Garage/RV Parking

Sunny, Level & Private 1 Acre Lovely Views/2 Workshops Double Garage/RV Parking Country Feel - Minutes To Town

Over 3800 sq ft/4 Bed/4 Bath Level Entry w/Full Basement Private Guest Bedroom w/Ensuite Large Bright Kitchen w/Island

Family Room + Huge Rec Room Double Garage/Workshop/Alarm Heat Pump/Central Vac/Sprinklers Close to Town/Schools/Park

1988 Maple Bay Rd $469,900

6507 Bell Mckinnon Road $449,900

6442 Diana Drive

“$48,000 Below Assessment”

“Mill Bay Condo - Lions Cove”

“One Acre West of Duncan”

4 Bedrm Plus Den & 3 Bath 2 Fireplaces-Alarm-Double Garage Massive Kitchen-Updated Counters Heat Pump-HRV-Irrigation System

Large Family Room with Built-ins Lovely Landscaping-Pond-Greenhouse Fully Equipped Interior Workshop Walking Trails-School-Marina Nearby

55 PLus Development 1 Bed Plus Den & 1 Bath Large Kitchen with Nook In Unit Laundry/Storage

Corner Gas Fireplace All Appliances Included Lovely Private Deck Walk to Mill Bay Amenities

$449,900

4 bed /1 bath / 1700 sq ft New Appliances Included Porch & 2 Decks + Hot Tub 2009 Roof & New Gutters

#207 - 2777 Barry Road $199,900

1490 Belcarra Rd. $369,900

7348 Cowichan Lake Rd. $249,900

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Private & Fully Fenced Custom Wrought-Iron Gates Basement/In house workshop Backs onto Trans Canada Trail

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FEATURE PROPERTY NEW LISTING

• Renovated 2 bed/2 bath • Unﬁnished basement with 7’6” ceilings • Established neighbourhood • Sunny corner lot with mature fruit trees • Move-in ready • A lot of the value in this home is in all the work you WON’T have to do - it’s all been done This Could Be The One You’ve Been Waiting For!

$326,500

OFFERED AT

MLS#327679

NEW LISTING SHAWNIGAN LAKE

Lots of potential and room for creative touches in this home, situated on close to 2.5 acres in popular Shawnigan Lake. With the private and quiet surroundings, once you ﬁnish this two level (unﬁnished basement) home to your liking, it will offer you a peaceful retreat. Close enough to Victoria to let you un wind on the drive home - and within easy distance to pubic lake access and trails to give you lots ot do in your down time

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I currently have buyers looking for the following types of properties: • 2+ bedroom one level home, low maintenance, walkable to amenities • 3 bedroom with income suite, Duncan to Chemainus • Smaller character home in need of some TLC, Duncan and South • Home with character and a natural view, established gardens, privacy

CATHIE JEFFREY 472 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan BC V9L 3R6 ofﬁce: 250•748•7200

toll free: 800•976•5566

David Gillman 250-710-8238 DIRECT 250-748-7200 RE/MAX Duncan - Mill Bay www.remax-duncan.bc.ca davidgillman@remax.net