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Friday, March 23, 2012

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ragons’ Den millionaire Arlene Dickinson called the Cowichan Legion Wednesday with good wishes for Workhorse II inventor Sam Koffski. Her call followed Dickinson investing $75,000 in Koffski’s adjustable, use-anywhere sawhorse/workbench brackets that could hit hardware stores — beside lumber displayed for Workhorse legs — by Christmas. “I’m on cloud nine,” Koffski, 82, said after Wednesday’s national airing of CBC’s popular Dragons’ Den — where he told the country he’s from Duncan, B.C. That’s also when Koffski and son, Sid, pitched the Den’s ¿ve shrewd dragons about breathing cash into his invention. He struck a deal with venture-capitalist Dickinson, in exchange for all rights to the Workhorse II, $75,000, plus a ¿ve per cent royalty on the wholesale price of units sold. Considering his previous Workhhorse sold about 130,000 units uunder Black & Decker in the late ‘80s, Koffski’s cranked. “There are two things I’d love to see: one is seeing the Workhorse II on the market; and if we make some money, that’s Arlene Dickinson: great. Home Depot? “Five per cent of the wholesale pprice would still be substantial.” His ddream could come true. Hi A note on the Den said Dickinson has ¿led for a patent to take the Workhorse II worldwide. She’s also talking to Home Depot brass about exclusively harnessing the Workhorse II for a certain period, noted Koffski. Drawings and a prototype have been sent to Chinese manufacturers for testing, he said. After tool-and-die work, the Workhorse would head to production. That’s the goal of Dickinson who saw merits

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Sam Koffski shows off a prototype of his Workhorse II, which attracted the investment attention of one of the Dragons’ Den millionaires Wednesday night on CBC. of Koffski’s locking-bracket invention. “You guys don’t know anything,” she quipped to the other four dragons who passed on investing Wednesday. Snarky mutual-fund boss Kevin O’Leary was most leery of Koffski’s invention without a patent. “You have a problem accepting reality,” he told Dickinson. “You’re getting on my nerves.

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No patent — I’m out.” But Boston Pizza czar Jim Treliving was tempted to invest — realizing the Workhorse’s huge potential U.S. market — but he backed away, with his blessing. “You’ve got a good deal with Arlene who can help with Home Depot,” he told the Koffskis. “I’m happy to accept,” Koffski told Dickinson.

group of Duncan teens who found themselves stranded in the wilderness for two nights are fortunate to have survived “relatively unscathed,” police say. The ¿ve teenagers went four-wheeling in deep snow on Monday, driving a logging road known as the McLure Mainline, which is about 14 kilometres from Caycuse, northwest of Lake Cowichan. The group — including two 17-year-old girls, plus one 18-year-old and two 19-year-old males — became stranded in a remote wilderness area when their truck ran out of gas. “With no emergency equipment such as candles, blankets, appropriate clothing, food or water, they spent the ¿rst night in the truck,” a statement released by Lake Cowichan RCMP Cpl. Warren Potter said. “As there is no cell coverage in this area they were unable to summon assistance.” One of the males, however, eventually walked to Caycuse and called his father. “The father and son attempted to reach the four teens remaining, however, were unable to access the area due to the heavy snow fall.” Late on Tuesday evening, the Caycuse Fire Department, Cowichan Valley Search and Rescue and the police were noti¿ed of the four stranded teens. “Unfortunately, rescue vehicles were unable to reach the area due to road and weather conditions, and as such SAR enlisted the help of the Mid-Island Sno-Blazers Club, who attended the location the following day (Wednesday) with their snow mobiles,” the statement reads. “En route to the stuck vehicle the operators of the snowmobiles encountered two girls from the group of four, who had walked several kilometres in an attempt to get home. The girls were treated for hypothermia-related foot injuries.” The remaining two males were later rescued and taken to the hospital for routine examinations. more on A17

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Cowichan gets ready to cache in big-time this summer Cowichan caches in big this summer with a massive geocaching event happening across the region. The one-day valley-wide treasure hunt also includes tubing, hiking and biking events, a walking tour of Chemainus, and more. The Island Spirit Mega Geocache event happens July 7. “On the day of the event, we’ll have lots to do,” an Island Spirit press release says. “Entertainment,

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ohn Bishop has represented Canada’s military long and hard. During his 37-year career, the 20year Cobble Hill resident fought in Korea, commanded a military school in Ghana, mediated arms supplies in Vietnam and served as Canada’s representative at the Korean peace talks in the early 1980s. After a short stint in Ottawa, he retired with the rank of Lt. Col. Today, he’s the president of the Canadian Korean Veterans Association and belongs to ¿ve other veterans’ organizations. And that’s why on Feb. 6 this year Bishop, 81, stood proudly in Ottawa’s Rideau Hall to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal from Gov-Gen David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “There were only four or ¿ve military people out of the 60 who received the medals that day,” Bishop told the News Leader Pictorial. Eventually 60,000 Canadians will call the medal their own. Bishop is currently working with the Korean Vets organization to select people worthy of consideration. “The (selection) “He’s the only work is being done Canadian serquite professionally. Each organization viceman who is working on who served during should receive the he explained. Korea’s war and medal,” “The Royal Canadian the peace talks Legion is also carrying out a selection 30 years later.” process.” Born in Calgary in 1931 to a British-born immigrant and forced as a teenager to work for nothing until his escape to the city with his sister, Bishop and his family travelled round B.C. For a short while in 1941, they lived on Mays Road, just north of Duncan. Fill up today with

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Derelict Dominion Änds indeÄnite home at Westcan docks Teachers to Meanwhile, the future of the former ¿shing vessel, and its fuel cargo, worries Shandell. “Are you kidding? That 5,700 gallons could cover the entire Cowichan Bay if she ever went down,” he said of Hall’s boat left legally in the bay for some ¿ve years. “The whole operation is laughable.” Iannidinardo agreed, and wants Dominion’s fuel pumped by Cowichan’s regional board. “It’s just shocking. That 5,700 gallons could do lots of damage in the bay. We should be dismantling the Dominion,” she said. “Why aren’t we proactive? Why do we have to wait for tragedies to happen?” Current federal law prevents the Coast Guard from seizing or pumping out derelict vessels until they leak or sink. The Coast Guard has given Hall notice to remove the threat of pollution from Dominion, and it will be monitoring his actions, Bate explained. That letter was unavailable due to privacy laws. “If the owner is unwilling or unable to remove the pollutants, the Coast Guard will take appropriate steps to ensure the threat is removed,” Bate states, but couldn’t say when the feds will act.

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owichan kids are back to he spectre of oil pollution classrooms free in Cowichan Bay continues of job action on haunting locals, despite the Monday, but rederelict ship Dominion 1 sentment about Bill 22 lingers being tied inde¿nitely to the — and teachers vow the ¿ght former Westcan Terminals dock. isn’t over yet. Resident Tom Shandel, Cowichan Bay “Generally, teachers are Director Lori Iannidinardo and MP Jean very law-abiding citizens, Crowder were shocked by Friday’s Coast but when a law is made that courtesy Lori Iannidinardo Guard estimate the Dominion holds about The Dominion, at left, will remain tied to the Westcan docks in Cowichan Bay indeÄnitely according contravenes the people’s 5,700 gallons — 26,000 litres — of fuel. constitutional rights, it cannot to the Coast Guard. “Unbelievable — holy mackerel!” be passed wthout the people Crowder said of the cargo of hydrocarof the hull of vessel has concluded there view about Dominion’s future — and protesting,” said Shellie bons. She spoke with federal Fisheries is no immediate threat of a discharge or Crowder’s proposed private member’s Trimble, president of the minister Keith Ash¿eld about Dominion sinking.” bill addressing derelict vessels, such as Cowichan District Teachers’ last week in Ottawa. Oregon owner Robert Hall will be billed Dominion, dotting Canada’s coasts. Association. His ministry includes the Canadian for “costs associated with moving, securing Crowder’s bill would allow those boats The law in question is Bill Coast Guard that hired a local marine to be seized, pumped, scrapped or sold by and monitoring the vessel, as well as any 22, also known as the Educacontractor to tow Dominion to Westcan’s costs that may be incurred related to removthe feds, then owners billed for the costs. tion Improvement Act. dock after the vessel drifted westward during the pollutants on board,” Bate noted. Dan Bate of the Coast Guard said last The bill ends teachers’ ing recent windstorms. Total costs of towing work, and Westcan week Dominion hadn’t discharged any work-to-rule action that’s Ash¿eld’s staff said he was unavailable dock leasing costs, weren’t available by marine oil pollution. been in place since Septemfor a News Leader Pictorial inter“Further investigation into the condition press time Thursday. ber, and imposes hefty ¿nes for any further job action. It will also bring in a mediator who will attempt to hash out a new contract before benches and tables. The existing sports ¿eld will also be June. Krista Siefken regraded and reconditioned. If an agreement is not News Leader Pictorial Austen said the park, which has been around for about reached by that time, a con50 years and sees about 100,000 visitors annually, is tract will be imposed. right Angel Park will be looking even owned by the province but is leased long-term to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation brighter thanks to a $400,000 infusion from CVRD. The upgrades, he added, will take about a year leaders announced Wednesthe provincial government. to implement. day they intend to challenge The money, provided by the province’s “What we’ll be doing now is convening the various the legislation in court, and Community Recreation Program, will be parks commissions involved, and through that process will also hold a province-wide put toward a total of about $560,000 in upgrades and invite community members to critique what we’re vote on April 17 and 18 to deimprovements at the popular spot. doing, and get community support, and then once we cide if teachers will withhold “It’s a very well-used park, but some of its amenities receive that and secure all the budget and ¿nancing, voluntary extra-curricular are very tired,” said parks, recreation and culture general we’ll build it,” he said. Peter W. Rusland/¿le ctivities in protest of Bill 22. manager Ron Austen at the Cowichan Valley Regional “We’ll start the planning process this spring and sumA trio of youngsters cool off in the Koksilah River at Bright Angel Park. “Our public education District. mer, and be ready for recommendations for our fall/ system is worth ¿ghting for,” “It’s always a struggle to ¿nd enough dollars to revitaland change room facilities, regraded trails plus a new winter 2013 building season. It’s a work in progress, but said Trimble, “even when the ize the park, so this provincial grant is certainly going off-leash trail, 10 outdoor exercise stations — similar we’re ecstatic about the commitment of the province, government has made it very to really enhance and jump-start this (improvement) to those installed at the Cowichan Sportsplex — a because they’ve obviously seen the worth of this jewel, dif¿cult to do so.” project.” children’s playground, a volleyball court and new park — with ¿les from Tom Fletcher and now we’ll do our best to give it that new look.” Bright Angel is slated to receive new washroom

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ural Town’s biggest mall — complete with a grocery store — is slated to open in summer 2013 beside Chemainus’ ¿re hall, developer Ian Spurling says. Chemainus Village Square offers a new 49th Parallel grocery store, plus a pharmacy, ¿nancial institution, and a private liquor store, the islander said of the $10-million project helmed by himself and Len Wansborough. “We’re just ¿nalizing things now,” Spurling told the News Leader Pictorial of the commercially zoned property. He declined to name the bank and chain stores involved yet, but noted the 49th food store will measure about 21,000 square feet. But opening that new store may not mean the end of the 49th’s landmark Old Town outlet beside Chemainus’ ferry terminal. “That’s something that has to be Àushed out,” spokesman Peter Richmond said.

the planned 450-home Chemainus Village eventually slated to take shape across the street. “Chemainus doesn’t have much to offer right now,” he said of choices of amenity stores, “so people go to Duncan, but we want people to shop locally.” Mayor Jon Lefebure was also amped about the mall, marked for the vacant spot Spurling and Wansborough bought from the McBain group that planned to build a retail project on the site several years ago. “It’s under new ownership and it’s going ahead,” the mayor said of the project on about four acres. “They described it to me as a Granville Island-type of development,” he said of Vancouver’s heritage pedestrian-shopping mecca. “We’re also working with them on a roundabout at Oak and Chemainus Roads.” Municipal treasurer Mark Frame said it’s too early to estimate tax revenue North Cowichan will reap. C-9 zoning also allows for of¿ces, brew pub, clubs, gallery, a hairdresser, laundromat, museum, veterinary clinic, restaurant, recreation facility and retail.

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Be responsible because times always tough The prudent approach: Invest in the community at all times, but do it responsibly

reporter at the News Leader Pictorial maintains a “banned list” — a running collection of words and phrases that have been used so often they’ve fallen into the realm of weak cliche and lost all meaning. A nominee for inclusion on that list should be the tired phrase “especially in these tough economic times.” Two things are bothersome: one, the phrase usually accompanies some sort of plea for restraint, as though there are times when frivolous spending is actually OK; and two, no one really spends any time questioning what Stop using “tough economic times” actually means. From what we’ve seen, it is always a “tough times” “tough economic time” somewhere for as a crutch someone. Tough is such a relative term. Certainly times have become tougher — and have been for some time — for many of those who have depended on Catalyst’s Crofton mill to put bread on the table. Certainly they are less tough for those working in local government, which has increased wages, jobs and spending at a signi¿cant rate during the past few years. Certainly Cowichan has seen a signi¿cant inÀux of retail opportunities with all the new stores that have opened in the past ¿ve years. Just as certainly you will ¿nd businesses that are concerned about making ends meet. It’s generally accepted a crisis hit the world of ¿nance in 2008. It’s generally accepted repercussions of that were felt here. It is generally accepted we are still feeling them. But according to the reports we get from the Chartered Accountants of B.C., our region is now in a period of slow growth. People need to continue investing in their community, but do it in a responsible manner. That’s how we stay healthy. That’s a lesson for all times, not just “these tough economic times.”

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The case for The government has been steadfast on its zero-net negotiating stance with many other unions and managed to seal many other deals. The teachers have had months to follow suit. Instead, they have refused to budge. It is obvious to any observer a deal was not going to be made and the situation could not be allowed to continue. Bill 22 had to be done.

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Opportunity knocking at new Cowichan VIU Paul Fletcher

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here is an economic development opportunity sitting somewhat undiscovered in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. It is called Vancouver Island University. VIU should be at the forefront of identifying key educational growth areas in the Cowichan Valley and providing programs that anticipate this growth. We all know very little is grown here and that we would supposedly run out of food in three days if the ferries were cut off from us. It is also well-known valley agriculture fed a lot more people in the past. The economic opportunity could be VIU introducing agricultural programs to train new farmers in pursuing new age farming using local land available for such a purpose. How about green energy? Cowichan could easily be at the forefront of green energy

implementation and VIU could be the initiator through research and development programs. How about building Hotel VIU for training purposes where visitors could stay on the cheap and be served by hospitality trainees? How about introducing an urban planning program that ¿rst centres on a VIU-initiated process to plan the future of the university village lands and surrounding area? This would be especially effective as we still continue to plan in small chunks with little thought to the long-term impacts of large developments. How can we advance this concept when we have already paved over a signi¿cant portion with new parking lots, roads, exits and roundabout? Add in the new high school and its paved infrastructure and little will be left for extensive VIU expansion. So why not leave the high school where it is? There is still time to change our minds and help the school district save a packet of money as well.

The right to strike was hard-won in battles many local pioneers experienced ﬁrst-hand. It is not something that should be tossed aside at the convenience of any government as a way to deal with unwelcome problems. The government has overstepped its bounds. Both sides need to sit down and work out an agreement. It can be done.

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Perhaps it would be more costeffective to build the new high school in stages where it stands rather than replacing it with a new building on a brand new site. In addition the VIU village need not be limited to the small piece of land it now sits on. It could easily be expanded to include the neighbouring Somenos Marsh Conservation Area where numerous disciplines could be ¿eld-practiced. For example, agriculture, biology, geography, urban planning, stormwater management, interpretive programming are just a some of the educational opportunities that could be ¿eld taught in Somenos. The VIU economic development model could also provide a unique education destination tourism opportunity, ie visit our community and see how we have turned education into a viable business. We could also provide internships in the process and invite guest lecturers from other centres to save us from reinventing the wheel as VIU grows and branches out into

other regional economic development areas. Just imagine the economic development opportunity created by all the additional housing needed to accommodate this larger campus and the bene¿ts to local business as they serve these newcomers and visitors. To launch this initiative local and regional governments could redirect some, or all their economic development budget to VIU rather than the current model that focuses the dollars on a limited number of opportunities. All that it would take to make this idea a reality would be political vision, will and leadership as well as the ability to change course when opportunity knocks,. It is knocking now. Paul Fletcher is former Duncan city councillor who writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial.

Friday, March 23, 2012

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How do you feel about stopping Åoathome and boat sewage from entering Cowichan Bay? “I live in Cowichan Bay, and I’m all for stopping it.”

Jeanette Allan, Cowichan Bay

“I’m in favour. There’s enough stuff in the water already without adding sewage. It’s a nice lifestyle but it shouldn’t be at the detriment of the ecology.”

Dave Moss, North Cowichan

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Dear editor Why does every article that involves the police in your paper refer to them always as cops? Personally, I ¿nd it disrespectful, not to mention rude. Could you please try harder to show our police more respect? What example are you giving? Not good! Lois McLaughlin

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owichan Cat Rescue is saying a ¿nal thank you to all those who helped us win the grant from Pepsi Canada to set up a low-cost spay/neuter program for the Cowichan Valley. The $10,000 is almost completely gone and only the very lucky few who have their applications already in and processed are going to get their cats ¿xed now. All those who picked up applications — dozens of them — but did not get them turned in are now Andrew Leong/¿le out of luck. Heather Markow and Kyrstyn Murchie joined the zumba dancing led by Roslyn Pringle at the International Women’s We have ¿xed and vaccinated 76 cats so far, Day Circles of Friendship at Eagles Hall on Friday March 9 — an event praised by one of today’s writers as a neces- using the grant money, most of them spays, and sary reminder of the inequalities that continue in our society. thereby prevented the birth of potentially thousands of kittens. Eagles Hall, Friday, March 9 were fantastic. The program has been wildly popular. The Unexpected trip left me bursting The IWD committee included many women demand has surprised even us, and we are the one who worked hard and fast to pull it all towith pride about our bus group in the valley that gets to see the results of gether for a seamless event. The room looked these un¿xed cats more than most as we deal with Dear editor absolutely beautiful as we all entered, and Recently I had the opportunity to experithe feral colonies that result from their uncontrolled ence the transit system in our community and found our places to gather, share, network, breeding. feast and plan for the future of women and would like to acknowledge the opportunity We wish we could keep going, until there are no girls in this valley and in our world. it represents. I was in a position of being more cats breeding because their owners cannot It is bittersweet for me, this event. While without a car in Duncan and needing to get afford to have them spayed. women are still earning approximately $.73 home to Crofton. I had the option of getting Sadly, we need another source of funding to on the dollar compared to men, it reveals the a cab or asking a favour of another. Neither make that dream reality. stark need for continued ¿ghting on behalf were feasible options, so I looked up the bus We would love to ¿nd an angel who would doof women around the world and right in our schedule online and discovered my third opnate the funds so we could continue this program. backyards. Let’s consider women head the tion: the bus. Having not taken public transit While we wait for that miracle to happen, we majority of households in Canada and our for many years, since living in a large city, would like people to consider contacting their local Cowichan Valley area, yet they are most I had my doubts about the service it could government — the CVRD, the city of Duncan, provide. Much to my delight, the bus stop was often barely making ends meet, as is regularly the municipality of North Cowichan, the town of a quick, 10-minute walk away, the bus arrived reported in the news media. Ladysmith — to encourage them to add funding While our current federal and provincial precisely as scheduled, the fare at $1.75 was for this program to their annual budgets. governments seem hell-bent on privatizing reasonable, and a courteous driver with a A total investment of $15,000 annually for the public services, it is those very services that clean bus dispelled my doubts. next three years would make an unbelievable difare utilized by needy women, children and The other bene¿ts are that it only took a ference. seniors. Our most vulnerable members of few minutes more than it would have by car, “Free” kittens would become a thing of the past society, again, are proclaimed, supported, I observed the landscape more fully, it was and so would the feral colonies that are presently to Shawnigan Lake protected and exposed by their own. I was stress-free and is environmentally sound. My be found behind every affordable housing complex thrilled to see the number of young women hope is, with increased runs for commuting to in the valley. at this event. I can only hope it will be just as work and school, ridership will increase, thus Pressure on the existing shelters would be signi¿grand next year. Thank you to all of you for making m the system sustainable. I recommend cantly reduced as the numbers of unwanted kittens your hard work, camaraderie and vision. We e everyone give it try and I am looking forward and abandoned breeding cats dropped. need you. to t my next trip. It has been a number of years since there was Beverley McKeen Claire C Lofgren low-cost assistance available for low-income cat Duncan Crofton C “Has the “robo-call” scandal changed your opinion of owners in the valley. the Harper government?” The lack of such a program makes it much You answered: (67 votes) harder for Cowichan Cat Rescue to get the feral More letters online Keep K Äghting the good Äght for cat population completely under control, since so 73 per cent NO Cowichan C women many unwanted cats and kittens are added every Also, read fresh stories every day and share Dear D editor year, simply because the owners of these cats canyour thoughts immediately through the comTo vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the The outright fun and community-building not afford to have them ¿xed. ments function. web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com IInternational Women’s Day celebrations at We have been very impressed with the caring, at cowichannewsleader.com responsible attitudes of the great majority of the pet owners we have dealt with while carrying out this program. We are thrilled to know that some thousands of kittens will not be born during the next few years as a result of the work we have been able to do 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. with the Pepsi grant. response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com Now we would appreciate the support of our 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 community in helping us to get on going funding reach you during ofﬁce hours. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. • Fax it to us at 250-746-8529 so we can continue to offer this program. Letters will be edited for clarity, grammar, length and good taste. Name-withheld letters • Log onto www.cowichannewsleader.com and use the feedback button. Dear editor Sadly, during budget discussions at the past CVRD board meeting, little sense of ¿nancial restraint on the part of the board was evident. Notwithstanding, the projected budget growth, the board continued to ignore the link between spending, borrowing, and taxation. Schedule C of 2012 CVRD Annual Budget Historical Tax Requisition indicates during the past six years, property taxes in the CVRD have increased by 49.4 per cent. Clearly in the CVRD budget, tax growth has been — and is — the order of the day. Shawnigan Lake Director Bruce Fraser spoke on the pressing need for restraint in the budget. His sound observations and recommendations on ways to reduce the budget went completely over the heads of the majority of his colleagues. His defence of the taxpayers was appreciated by those in the audience who thought his comments would surely generate debate — leading to reductions to the budget by applying restraint and foregoing unnecessary expenditures wherever possible. Unfortunately, this was not the case and it was patently obvious ¿nancial restraint is simply not part of the CVRD board’s philosophy. Adding to the region’s tax burden remains popular with most of the board. Taxpayers do have a tipping point and that point may well be reached with this year’s budget. When the tipping point is reached, the taxpayers will start by rejecting every request for additional funds the board requests. The taxpayers will discipline the board by their refusal to fund new expenditures regardless of the need. Joseph Gollner

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A12 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, March 23, 2012

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asleep at the wheel, apparently, and ended up in the ditch on the other side of the highway,” he said. The driver was a 61-year-old male, police said. That crash happened near the Petro-Canada gas station, while the second collision — involving four vehicles — occurred shortly

afterward near the South Shawnigan Lake turn-off. “They were pretty much all fender benders, with not a lot of damage and no major injuries,” Patterson said. “Low speed, following too close, and bang, bang, bang, bang. One ended up in the ditch, and traf¿c was closed for a little

bit while the vehicle was pulled out.” Cpl. Dave Mackenzie at the Shawnigan Lake RCMP detachment said one person was taken to hospital from that scene as a precautionary measure, but con¿rmed there were no major injuries in the crash. —Krista Siefken

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A14 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Friday, March 23, 2012

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A17

Andrew Leong

Jacob Karstad of Chemainus tries his luck with a lake full of trout with his Äshing rod during Learn to Fish event, hosted by the Freshwater Fishery Society of B.C. at Fuller Lake,March 17. Hatchery manager. Throughout the month, society staff will release rainbow trout into several lakes including Colliery Dam Lake in Nanaimo and Fuller Lake in North Cowichan in preparation

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Sno-Blazers president Rob Hanna said three of the club’s members tracked and found the teens down at about 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday. “We’re listed on an emergency call-out list with the RCMP and Search and Rescues up and down Vancouver Island,” Hanna said of his club, which makes a point of promoting snowmobiling safety. “So we got the call at about 11:30 (Tuesday night) about teens who’d gone missing.” So the snowmobilers sprang into action, and about an hour or so later, located the teens. “Three of them were lying in the snow,” Hanna said. “It could have turned tragic. I think if the teens had waited any longer, it might not have turned out so well.” Lake Cowichan Mounties thanked ¿re¿ghters, SAR volunteers and the Sno-Blazers Club for their assistance in the rescue, which police hope serves as a lesson to others entering the wilderness. “This case should stand as an example of what not to do,” RCMP say. “Always let someone at home know where you are heading, and when you will return. “If you plan to venture into remote areas, ensure you are prepared to spend more time than you expect. “Food, water, blankets, a source of heat, and extra gasoline go a long way to ensuring you are safe until help arrives.”

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A18 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, March 23, 2012

Unknown complements known in St. Mike’s classical music show Peter W. Rusland

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ind and ivory make rare classical music March 25 in Chemainus. The St. Michael’s Presents series concert, called Music Known & Unknown, will sport ¿ve Ensemble Paci¿ca woodwind players, plus pianist Julian Greenwood, in historic St. Michael’s Anglican Church. The sextet will perform Mozart’s Quintet in E Major, K. 452 (Piano and Winds), plus a piece by the little-known, late-Romantic composer Ludwig Thuille. Thuille’s work on deck is his Sextet in B Flat Major, Opus 6. Bassoonist and Ensemble co-founder John Larsen can’t wait to play Sunday, especially during Thuille’s composition. “I’ve had this piece for more than 20 years and never looked at it, but it’s really quite wonderful, charming music,” the namesake of Victoria’s Larsen Music said of the 30-minute work. “That’s the unknown in our show: Thuille was an orphan but somehow managed to keep his music up. “He’s a Romantic (composer), as you’ll hear,” Larsen said of Thuille, who was in awe of younger composer Richard Strauss. The Mozart number will take about 25 minutes. “Mozart told his father it’s the best piece he’s ever done,” noted Larsen,

amped about the Ensemble’s symphony in miniature “with solo shots constantly.” He and former lawyer and chambermusic hound Greenwood will join French horn player Karen Hough, clarinetist Melanie Paré, oboist Katrina Bligh, and Àutist Marie Perle-Roy. “We’re blowing our lips off, quite often,” 40-year bassoonist Larsen said of his capital players. Ann Mendenhall of St. Michael’s Presents was also stoked about the Ensemble’s visit. “We rarely have small groupings of chamber players — it’s great to hear woodwind players combined with piano.” Larsen said the Ensemble adds guests as needed, depending on tunes planned. He and Edith Eaton founded the group in 2004. Ensemble Paci¿ca is dedicated to performing wind compositions and bringing the genre to a larger audience. Noted conductor George Corwin leads the full 13-piece ensemble. It was invited to perform at the opening of the British Museum Exhibit at the Royal B.C. Museum, and at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in 2010 during the Canadian Navy’s centennial. Your ticket What: Ensemble Paci¿ca’s Music Known & Unknown When: March 25, 2 p.m. Where: St. Michael’s church, Willow Street, Chemainus Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door. Call 250-748-8383.

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It’s been nearly 15 years since Melissa Ruth, left, has been back in Canada. Her return will but short, but that won’t matter to Cowichan audiences The Kootenay-raised, Oregon-based roots singer will be playing just two dates in Canada on her latest tour — one of them in Vancouver, the other in Duncan.

She’ll be here in support of her new album Ain’t No Whiskey. Dubbed homegrown folk-sass, the songs on the album were recorded live and underwent minimal studio production. “Both B.C. shows on this circuit promise to be intimate,” she said in an email to cowichannewsleader.com. “The genre of music is Doo-

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A19 Wop Twang; the space of blues, the teeth of country and the grit of rock n roll. Additionally, most of the songs on Underwater and Other Places were written by the time Ruth was 21. She is here at 8 p.m. March 26 at the Duncan Garage Showroom. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Young Cowichan quartet tapped into the passion of dance HooÄng it: Jamie Johnstone, Timothy Allen, Rainer Koehn and Finn McKenna-Johnson making a happy racket Ann Andersen

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hat do you do with four energetic Cowichan Valley youngsters who want to dance? Transform them into a quartet of energetic tap dancers, of course. And then watch their grinning faces as with loads of enthusiasm they learn the right moves. After that, you enter them in the Cowichan Music Festival and watch as they win ¿rst in their class and listen while well-known Victoria dance school owner and festival adjudicator Michael Boston tells them with lots of practice their dancing could one day land them in the professional dance ¿eld. And then you watch them perform on the Cowichan Theatre stage after they’re invited to dance in the festival’s vocal and dance gala. The type of tap that Jamie Johnstone, 13, Timothy Allen, 12, Rainer Koehn and Finn McKennaJohnson, both 10, have learned is hoo¿ng. “They’re real hoofers,” smiles teacher Lynda Allen of Duncan’s Lynda Allen Tap Studio. “That means they dance into the Àoor rather than in the more open, Àamboyant, armwaving Broadway style like Fred Astaire,” she explains. Their dance in the 13 and under tap-dance class at the festival was Rhythms — unaccompanied piece. In it, Allen, Johnstone and Koehn called rhythms with their tapping feet to McKennaJohnson’s djembe (African drum) that copied each call. “That part of the dance makes it unique,” says teacher Allen. Later, McKenna-Johnson joined for tap dance moves like trenching (moving within a narrow “trench”) and jumping over their feet. Whatever the attraction to this particular dance style, it has grabbed the four boys. As you listen to them talk enthusiastically about their experiences, you know they have found a passion. Johnstone’s been tapping for seven years and loves the energy. “In Highland dancing we did a bit of hard shoe

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“They asked me how I make that noise with my feet,” echoes his son. “They were so interested.” “When I dance at school, all the students want to learn how to do it,” says George Bonner student Johnstone. Evergreen students Koehn and McKennaJohnson also enjoy showing fellow students how they dance. Earlier this year, Johnstone and Allen attended the Vancouver International Tap Festival where they were involved in three days of workshops taught by top international tap dancers including Jason Samuels Smith, Danny Nelson and Matt Shields. “Watching Jason, he was vibrating on his feet. It

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back on, but one didn’t work out so it was taken off again,” said Bertin, who’s left with his index and pinky ¿ngers, plus a thumb. “Everything I do in life is passionate, and seems to involve my hands.” But buoyant Bertin aims to “invent a hybrid drum kit and hold a stick with my left hand. It’s still early days.”

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Brock Windsor, Bill Jones and Chris Gurr presenting a special ﬁve-course dinner with wine pairings from Avrill Creek Vineyards and Rocky Creek Winery, atthe Stone Soup Inn, 6755 Cowichan Lake Road. Tickets are $135 with a portion tax deductible. Call 250-749-3848. Nanaimo–Cowichan NDP federal leadership: broadcast live from Toronto on a large screen. Members will be able to vote at the event and watch the results

Shayne Koyzcan: and his band present The Short Story Long — All Things Spoken featuring world-class spoken word as performance art, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $22 advance, $25 door. Call 250-748-7246. Bells of Easter: featuring the award-winning Glenora Farm Handbells Ensemble, the Cowichan Youth Harp Ensemble and the Encanta Medieval Vocal Ensemble, 3 p.m. at Duncan United Church on Ingram St. Tickets $12, or $20 per family at Ten Old Books, Volume One Bookstore, Wings III, Glenora Farm Store & Café and at the door. For more, call 250-701-0687 or 250-7151664. The Inside Scoop: a video session workshop with David Chamberlain PhD. Experience where the seeds of relationship

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Program runs for six weeks; registration expected; FREE! Sue Lindstrom & Jean MacGregor co-leaders. This program provides knowledge & information; teaches one who suffers with chronic pain skills to help manage & improve quality of life.

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KRIEGER, Gerald Samuel (Gerry) June 10 1948 - March 16 2012 Gerald Samuel Krieger (Gerry) died peacefully with family by his side after a short illness. Predeceased by his wife, Val, he is survived by his brother Halby (Carol), his daughters Helen (Simon) and Kellie, his son Geoff (Mandy) and grandchildren, Kyle and Rebekah, Ariana and Dustyn. After working 28 years as a car painter in Vancouver he retired to Youbou, Vancouver Island. He was forthright and proud, an honest and gentle man who never wavered and always fought for what was right. His strong character, personal guidance and handyman skills will be missed, particularly by those of us who don't know an oil pan from a paint tray. Those of us who knew him best suspect he's simply 'Gone Fishing' for that elusive halibut and just doesn't plan on coming back. Give Mom our love, and remember we'll always love you. SALMOND, Beatrice Christina (nee Greig) born August 22, 1935, passed away quietly March 11, 2012. Beatrice is one of the few, British Royal Academy of Dancing Scholars in Canada, graduate of the Scottish Ballet and had a long career as a performer and teacher. Highlights include the Cour de Ballet and Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, St. Louis Opera Company, CNE Canadettes, and Choreographer at the Hamilton Theatre Company. Her contemporaries and instructors include Marjory Middleton, Madame Adeline Genee, Moria Shearer, Brian McDonald, and Madame Karsavina. She is survived and remembered by her husband, Stuart, children Vicki, Brad and Jeff (wife Kim), grandchildren Dustin (wife Haley), Shane, Derek, Rob, Terry (wife Sarah), Natasha (husband Wes), Sheila (husband Ken), Melissa (husband Dave), great-grandchildren, Alex, John, Dominuik, Nicholas, Payton, Emily, Reese, Wyatt, Mackenzie, Mira, and Dustin Jr. as well as numerous family members and friends. There will be a Celebration of life at the Chemainus Senior Centre March 25, 2pm-4pm. Please make donations in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers to the Cowachain Women Against Violence Association (250 748-7000, CWAV@CWAV.ORG).

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my family, friends, business associates, local sports colleagues, and Cory’s co-workers, who sent cards, ﬂowers, food, online condolences, and phone calls during the recent passing of my beloved husband Cory Champoux.

The Cowichan Bay Spirit Dragons are now recruiting!! Dragon Boating is for everyone! If you have ever wondered what it’s like to paddle a HUGE canoe with 20 other people, come on out and try it. Dragon boating is Canada’s fastest growing sport. Find out why! We are looking for men and women that love life and the great outdoors. For details contact Mandy Richards at bythec@shaw.ca or 250-7468612. The season starts April

IS THIS YOU?

A Curator’s position is available at the BC Forest Discovery Centre. This position is responsible for planning, management and coordination of activities related to the care and interpretation of the collection. Strong leadership and organizational abilities required. A complete job description is available at www.discoveryforest.com Applicants may e-mail resumes to info.bcfdc@shawlink.ca and will be accepted no later than Wednesday, April 4th, 4:30 pm.

The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is looking for a dynamic individual to lead the organization as our General Manager. This is a leadership position with the key responsibility of providing value and services to our membership and ensuring the Chamber has a strong and positive presence in our community. With experience in motivating and inspiring a staff of 10-15, a solid ﬁnancial background in reporting, budgeting, and analyzing an annual budget of over $3M, plus solid communications and team skills, the successful candidate would ideally be fully familiar with the Cowichan Valley and its excellent strengths. Areas of responsibility would include managing the organization’s day to day affairs including tourism services, special events and member services. Individuals with a visionary outlook, a passion for the Cowichan Valley, and a solid business background will be viewed favourably. Please respond with your resume or LinkedIn proﬁle prior to April 11/12 to resumes@duncancc.bc.ca

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Your kind words and expressions of sympathy have been very comforting to me and our sons Dustin and Jared Champoux. Thank-you to Thrifty Foods, Kim at the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, Robin, Debbie and staff at the Crofton Community Hall, everyone at H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Service, Holly Olson for doing a fantastic job as Celebrant, Colin and Bret’s great tribute to their little brother, Rich Koops for his wonderful song tribute, Richard Klein for the great poem tribute, Chris Mann for doing an awesome photo slide show, Herb Mawbey for providing the good music, and everyone who attended and helped with Cory’s Celebration of Life. I truly appreciate all you have done for me, the boys, the Champoux and Koops families. Thank-you with much love, Evelyn Koops

LOST AND FOUND 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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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ELEMENT HAIR and Esthetics has a room for rent, we’re looking for a energetic, professional esthetician to maintain our full clientele. Phone (250)748-7811 or email: element2007@live.ca

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1960’s Man now retired, seeks active, educated female companion with country roots for dating & musical adventures. Family man, will travel. Reply to File A970, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4

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.

55 YEAR SWM, non-smoking, would like to meet slim, active lady for friendship, social & outdoor activities in south & mid Island. Must like animals. Reply to PO Box 31143, Victoria, BC V8N 6J3

Recognize Habits and Patterns • Grief/Loss • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Conﬁdence For Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

V.I.T.A.L. Society is looking for a Home Share provider for an amazing, young, energetic, fun loving semi-independent male. This young man would like to live with an energetic couple or single male, with no children in the home. He is very active in his community and would like someone who can support and share in his interest. You would need to reside in Duncan so he has close access to his education and employment program and his many friends and acquaintances. If this is you, call Janet @ 250-748-5899. CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

RESIDENT MANAGER. Team, 2 bldgs 73 Apts, Jubilee & James Bay, May. 1st. Well located. Ofﬁce on-site, car reqd. Experience an asset. Fax: (250) 920-5437.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, March 24th & April 28th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

COBBLE HILL Pacific Homes-Pacific Truss is looking for Truss, Engineered Wall Systems and EWP Sales Reps for contractor and residential sales. Under direct supervision, they will represent the company providing sales and customer service at the customers site; facilitate generating sales by gathering data for technical staff related to customer needs and design specifications and act as company liaison. To apply or receive more information email: lorne.winship@pacific buildingsystems.com http://pacific-homes.net http://pacifictruss.net/ 243102

HELP WANTED T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com

Museum Assistant The BC Forest Discovery Centre requires someone with an outgoing personality, who can work efﬁciently with little supervision, and is capable of multi-tasking. The successful applicant will work in the areas of admissions, gift shop, and concession as well as act as the conductor and provide museum tours. This is a seasonal support staff position and is subject to layoff during the Centre’s time of closure. Resumes will be accepted by mail, e-mail at the address below no later than 4:30 pm, Friday March 30, 2012. info.bcfdc@shawlink.ca Contact: Vicki Holman, Manager 2892 Drinkwater Road Duncan, BC, V9L 6C2

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MAPLE BAY MARINA is seeking Marina Support Staff. Successful candidates will have exceptional customer service and strong organizational skills. VHF radio, boat related and cash experience is an asset. Apply with resume to 6145 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan or janderson@beca.ca

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Come grow with us. At Catalyst Paper, the opportunities are endless. We challenge and reward you to stretch your abilities, improve your personal and career prospects and get ahead. We're a leading producer of paper and pulp, and the largest producer of specialty printing papers and newsprint in Western North America. Join us, for a strong future together. Our Crofton mill is now accepting résumés for the following roles:

Specialist, Business Systems Using your advanced computer skills, you will be responsible for maintaining our SAP, Ivara EXP and KBM business systems.

Scheduler An adaptable self-starter, you will take charge of scheduling operators according to qualifications and competency level. For more information on these positions or to apply online, please visit: www.catalystpaper.com/careers.

Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

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HELP WANTED

Deliver the News Leader Pictorial on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: CHEMAINUS 455850 – View St (56 papers) 455860 – 3256-3344 Cook, 10028-10042 Victoria (37 papers) 455902 – Cochrane, Maxwell, Robertson, Victoria (38 papers) 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (31 papers) 456250 – Alder, Chemainus, Cypress, Croft, Laurel, Legion, Mill, Spruce, Willow, Victoria (125 papers) COBBLE HILL 203100 – Allan, 852-1044 Hutchinson, Keeling, Ravencrest (39 papers) 203135 – Cedarwood, Cowerd (48 papers) COWICHAN BAY 253502 – Botwood, 1659-1846 Cowichan Bay Rd, Wessex (71 papers) CROFTON 503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, Osborne Bay Rd, Peterson (39 papers)

*all paper counts are approximates

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What you must have: • Must have insured, reliable vehicle What you’ll be doing: • Door to door delivery of the News Leader Pictorial • Pickup papers from warehouse and deliver papers to homes on assigned route(s) When we will need you: • Be available on-call for Wednesday and Friday deliveries What you receive: • Each route is paid a per piece rate • Fuel bonus • A HUGE THANK YOU! If this is something you are interested in, please contact:

Lara Stuart Circulation Manager 250-746-4451 x224 circulation@cowichannewsleader.com

Friday, March 23, 2012

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HELP WANTED

Admin Assistant Duncan, BC

Full-time, 40 hrs/wk, responsibilities include but are not limited to phones, typing, filing, mailing, processing payments, data entry incl A/P and A/R, monthly statements, tracking rentals, reconciling credit cards, booking travel and accommodation – applicants must have min 3 yrs office experience and be proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet – hourly wage based on experience, plus benefits – please send cover letter and resume by email to cheryl@islandtractors.com or fax to 250-746-5518 no calls please.

ISLAND TRACTOR & SUPPLY

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

OFFICE WORKER

NC PROGRAMMER

Enthusiastic, outgoing team player required for a fast paced environment. Must be capable of multi tasking, computer invoicing, deposits, cash balancing, accounts payable/ receivable, answering phone and offer great customer service. Experience an asset. Must be available days and weekends. Please reply with resume, references and salary/wage range expectations to: Barb at the Old Farm Market Duncan (no phone calls please)

HOME CARE/SUPPORT EXP. HOME Support-Cobble Hill. 20hrs FT + on call. split shift, eves (1.5hrs), weekends (days), meals, light housekeeping. wage neg dep on exp. 250-743-2721. lve. msge.

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings: Master Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor GIS Analyst GM, Log Sales Field Engineer Detailed job postings can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

EXPERIENCED COOK, F/T for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub. Peter (250)2464241.

HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

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GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DUNCAN, Sat Mar 24, 10 - 2, 6013 Stoneridge Rd. off Skinner near Oak & Carriage Pub. Lawn equip, garden tools, BBQ, Camping equip & MORE DUNCAN, Sat Mar 24, 8-2, 477 Howard Ave, off Coronation. Pinwheel crystal, fabulous home decor, Ladies size large clothing, shoes, purses & jewellry, kids toys, games for DSI, spot carpet cleaner, dehumidiﬁer, and MUCH, MUCH MORE. Enter to win a family fun night basket with purchase from the sale!

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

APPLIANCES MAYTAG WASHER & dryer, 2.5 yrs old, like new, $500 obo. Call 250-748-0477.

ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65” high, 28” deep, 26” wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223

REAL ESTATE

PARENTS UNITE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Saturday, March 31st

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE

NEW STORE OPENING in Duncan! 134 Second St. DVD’s $3, newer & vintage clothing, electronics & more! GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.

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9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $19. For more info call: (250)748-7529

Swap Meet Cobble Hill Hall Under new management. Every Sunday, 10am-3pm. 3550 Watson Ave. 250-743-7018 ❖❖HUGE SALE❖❖

All weekend! 11am-5pm. (Mar 24 & 25).

Blue Nose Marina Cowichan Bay JEWELS, FURS

FOR SALE or Lease on Vancouver Island’s Paciﬁc Rim Hwy. Unique Commercial Property with good buildings. Highway signage, and paved parking. C-4 zoning. Phone: 250-586-1372.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FREE ITEMS FREE: FILL, we will deliver. Mill Bay-Chemainus. Call Main Road Contracting at 250-7467510, 250-743-8931 or 1-250391-7310.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HELP WANTED

Country Grocer currently has an opening for a Scanning Supervisor to work with us in our Cobble Hill Store. We are a fast growing company that offers our Customers and Team Members a Family Shopping Experience. We are looking for a team member that has previous scanning experience in a retail environment. This position requires a high degree of accuracy with data entry using the number pad. You have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well under pressure. Hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You have a great attitude, love to interact with customers and provide superior customer service. Country Grocer is committed to our motto “You’ll feel like family.” We offer a great team environment, competitive wages and beneﬁt package. Apply on line at www.countrygrocer.com or by email to hr@countrygrocer.com. Selected candidates only will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

chuck@paciﬁcenergy.net

Do you ever ask yourself How can _I_ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133

Local construction company requires experienced carpenter. Applicants must have valid BC drivers license and own hand tools. Hourly rate will be based on experience & qualiﬁcations. Submit resume with wage expectation & reference contact information to: File #A972, Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, 1-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, B.C., V9L 6W4

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

The candidate must be computer literate and should have CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks. Microsoft Excel and Access experience would be an asset. Please send your resume to Chuck Richardson at

VOLUNTEERS

CARPENTER – EXPERIENCED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Paciﬁc Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality hearth products, requires an NC Programmer for its operations in Duncan, BC. The ideal candidate will have programmed turret punch presses using NCX, SMP or similar turret software.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Surespan Structures, a local well established manufacturing construction company, is looking for an experienced accountant to fill a permanent full time position. A designated CMA/CGA/CA is preferred. Students currently pursuing a designation in accounting are also invited to apply. Reporting to the Vice President, you will be responsible for the following: • Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing • Cost accounting and reporting for projects • Inventory control and maintenance • Manufacturing variances and analysis • Budget preparations • Margin and profitability analysis • Departmental and project cost reviews You must have three years of relevant experience, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in Office applications. You are organized, can work within tight deadlines, and ideally have Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software experience. Please attach a PDF copy of your cover letter and resume when replying. Apply to applyacctjob@gmail.com

5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069. SEASONED DRY Fir/Maple, split, delivered, cut to length, $200 delivered, Ladysmith to Mill Bay. 250-597-3760 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

GARAGE SALES COBBLE HILL: Burnum Park Club House, 1751 Northgate Rd., Sat., March 24th, 9am. COW BAY: Antiques, daycare supplies, tools, all must go. 1725 Pritchard Rd., Sun., Mar. 25, 10-2. No early birds! CROFTON: 7993 Aurthur St., Sun., March 25th, 9-2pm. Kids bikes, toys, tools, ﬁshing gear, collectable’s, linens and household goods. CROFTON, Moving Sale. downsizing from a house to a 2 bdrm apt! Sat Mar 24, 9-4, #1-1532 Adelaide St. off York. Furniture, upright freezer, beds. TOO much to list. DUNCAN: 2244 Murison Plc, Fri., 3-7pm, Sat., 10-3pm. Moving sale; tools, books, etc. DUNCAN- 6851 NORCROSS Rd, Sat & Sun, Mar 24 & 25, 9am-1pm. DUNCAN: IODE Garage Sale. Come one, come all to St. John’s Church Hall, Jubilee St., old & new, linen, books, jewelry, clothes, kitchenware and home baking, garden tools, Saturday March 31st, 9am to 12 noon.

2 bdrm apt in CROFTON. Avail. mid. March. Incl 5 appls. 2nd ﬂr above quiet Dandy mini storage on Joan Ave. $750. Ref. req. 1 pet considered. N/S pref. Call or text 250709-1379. $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan). CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT Store opening soon in Crofton! Women, Children & Infant wear. Please call 250-7325537 to consign your items. HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Devilbis 220V compressor, Makita folding table saw, 40” Sony & 32” Toshiba w/DVD ﬂatscreens, brand new 2” water pump, PS3 systems, Peavey PA monitors & powered board, Samsung 3D Bluray player. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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BRIGHT 1 bdrm suite near Shawnigan Village, all util., HDTV & WiFi incl., N/S, N/P, suits quiet person(s), avail May 1st, $675. Call 250-7436754 evenings CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

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Friday, March 23, 2012

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES FOR RENT

CHEMAINUS 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, stove natural gas. NS/NP. Avail Now. $850+ heat & cable. Call Gerry (250)746-4144, (250)715-6218

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.

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, duplex in quiet adult complex, walking distance to downtown Duncan, $800 mo + utils, avail now. Call 250-245-5626. Duncan: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, $995/m. Ref. req. Avail immed. Call evenings 250748-2818 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, near McAdam Park. N/S, ref’s req. Small pet considered. $925/m + utilities. Avail. Apr 1. (250) 746-6007

SHAWNIGAN LAKE: Avail immed, on private property, 2 bdrm, F/S, D/W, W/D hook-up, large deck. Pets negotiable, ref’s req’d, $950 mo. Call (250)743-9897.

DUNCAN, Available now. Smaller home for rent, W/D, F/S, woodstove, in ceiling speakers, nicely ﬁnished, private, close to the new university. N/S, Incl’s internet & cable. $800/mo 250-748-9679

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. CROFTON, BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, ground level, quiet bldg, W/D in suite, patio, $650/mo + utils. Avail now. Call (250) 416-0053 after 6pm. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN 1 bdrm suites Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus route. Updated; new ﬂooring, new paint & some new ﬁxtures. $625. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs.

(250)748-3729

Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.

MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities _____________________

Call (250) 710-7515 to view MEADES CREEK- 2 bdrm suite, large yard, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, laundry. $560. Call (250)210-0756.

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, 1350sqft, 3 yrs old, stand alone apt, 2nd floor above retail store (closed at 5pm and weekends). Walking distance to town, 5 appl’s, NS/NP, no parties. $1000/mo + util’s. Also has 1100sqft attached room (would be excellent for home based business) will finish to suite $800+ utils. Call (250)701-3276. DUNCAN- 2 BDRM, 2 bath grd flr apt, 5 appls, open kitchen living, clean, tidy. NS/NP. Avail Apr 1. $775. Call (250)709-2512. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm grnd level corner suite, 5 appls, recently reno’d, near VIU, 2 parking spaces. NS/NP. Avail immed. Refs. $895 mo. 250-715-8858.

SUNNY, 1400 sq.ft. 2 bdrm apt. with private garden, in downtown Cobble Hill. Separate hydro, N/S. $975./mo. Call (250)743-1450.

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.

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

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

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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 COBBLE HILL, 2 bed cottage, 1100sqft. + garage, 5 appl’s, fully furnished, incl’s hydro, N/P, N/S, refs, $1100/mo. (250)743-8316 for details. MILL BAY ------------------------1 bedroom cabin $685/mth includes hydro. 250-715-6502 SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, util’s internet & 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. CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious duplex. 3bed/2bath 6 appliances. $900/month. Contact Rick 250-246-1859

IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hydro included $990/mo. No pets. Avail Apr 1. 250-701-1937.

LAKE COWICHAN reno’d 2 bdrm, S/S duplex, F/S, quiet rural setting, N/S, N/P, $650 + util’s. 250-749-4061 LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 2 bdrm, F/S, F/P, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825/mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin. Also, serviced RV pad on farmland. Call (250) 743-4392

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 4 BDRM MOBILE Home at 22-2055 Koksilah Rd. $975.+ utils. (Avail Immed). Call Mel 250-597-0617 talltimbermhp@live.com 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

HOMES FOR RENT 1-BDRM HOME, large yard. $800. inclds heat/hydro. Close to mall. (250)732-1042. 2 BDRM, 1 den, all appl incl. Small yard, Close to hospital/schools. Avail now with refs. NS, NP. $1100/mo. 250746-1815 2-BDRM HOME, large yard. $1100. inclds heat/hydro. Close to mall. (250)732-1042. 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath family home (2400sq’), 5 appliances, wood stove. 10+ acres w/barn. Private setting close to Cowichan Commons. Pets welcome references required $1600.00 mo. 250-748-9622 COBBLE HILL, cute 2bdrm home, new carpets, 4appls, fenced 1/4 acre, ns, Apr.1 Refs. $975. 250-743-7817. COBBLE HILL, quiet country living, upgraded 3 bdrms, 5 appls, N/S, pets neg, $1600 mo hydro incl’d. Avail immed. Call 250-743-3863.

DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home close to all amenities, woodstove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, No dogs, cat ok. Internet & cable incl. April 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679 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. MILL BAY, main ﬂoor of country home, beautiful ocean views, priv patio, shared utils, $950 mo. Call 250-743-5090. N. COWICHAN, heritage home, 2nd home on 11 acres, 2000 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, kitchen appls, close to schools, hospital, shopping, lease, $1500 mo, avail June. 1. Call 250-748-6768.

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.

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

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, close to all facilities. F/S, W/D hookup, Apr 1. Ref’s. $1200. 748-9909

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Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRAFTING & DESIGN

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

McCulloch Unlimited Services. All projects welcome, all problems solved. Small projects preferred. Owner participation welcome. 40 yrs experiences, BCIT Grad. Allen (250) 216-5976

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup

Sucasa

DEMELO LANDSCAPING

Home Improvements

See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646

EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313. QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING & training for sm business and personal records, reliable service. Lynn 250-732-3605.

CARPENTRY COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362

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

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

AFFORDABLE & QUALITY Guaranteed, Pruning, lawn care maintenance, Spring cleanup design & installation. Organic Gardening. Ph. Nazim (250)929-4000 Book your lawn maintenance now!. Visit us at www.nazimgardens.com

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

EXPERIENCED GARDENER Call Raymond (250) 324-3202 email: rbruvold@shaw.ca

ELECTRICAL

FENCING

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

Treating Your Home like Ours Over 25 years of Reliable Service

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

sucasadev@shaw.ca

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

A1 Hauling/Delivery

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

(250) 701-8319 * Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing

Furniture Ofﬁce Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

Small Moving Jobs Welcome Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience

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

GARDENING

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Call 310.3535

“A Yard or Two Delivery Service” Will Ha Anythinul g

Has a noisy partner and is taking new clients. Lawncare • Planting • Design • Maintenance

250-710-0725

JUNK AND RUBBISH REMOVAL • Top Soil • Sea Soil • Compost • Manure • Bark Mulch • Gravel • Sand

Call Dave (250) 246-0333

Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design www.islandpaciﬁclandscaping.ca

250-510-4745

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

www.westcoastfountains.ca

250 924 5436

HANDYPERSONS

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

TREE SERVICES

P.M.

TREE SERVICES

MOBILE MILLING LTD.

Custom On Site Milling, Siding, Fencing, Beams, Lumber Grading, Lumber Sales, Cedar, Fir & Clears Excavator c/w Thumb Fully Insured

250-743-8284 or pmmill@telus.net

MASONRY & BRICKWORK ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

PAINTING PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248.

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

Call 310.3535

Friday, March 23, 2012

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A27

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

OFFICE/RETAIL

WANTED TO RENT

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

OFFICES for rent at Cowichan Independent Living. CIL is seeking complementary agencies who would like to join our casual office setting. Several offices of approx 90 sq.ft. are available and can include ancillary services such as reception, printer/copier access, etc. The CIL Disability Resource Centre has a busy and lively atmosphere with lots of traffic. Please contact Susan Lake, 250-746-3930, ext 261 for more information.

2 BDRM home on a level lot in the Cowichan Valley is required by a retired woman with one dog. Option to purchase. Please call (250)709-7947

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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LARGE ROOM fully furnished in lovely home in Duncan with walk-in closet & own bathroom. Walking distance to town, hospital. (250)746-9678.

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

STORAGE

CARS

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

1995 MAZDA 626, 4dr, new tires/alternator, replace trans in ‘07, $1200. 250-701-0765

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

1 (250)748-9090

SHARING PARK like setting, 1.7 acres in Cobble Hill. 3 bdrm, 2 bath house. Lrg dbl garage, wood insert. $1350+ utils. Call (250)598-0624 or (250)-701-8776. WHARNCLIFFE RD Clean & well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, back patio, ﬁve unit complex. FS/WD, small garden. 1 yr lease $1200 + some util. Call 250-701-7217, Avail now.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING THE GATEHOUSE Adult Care (Ltd.) Licensed Facility. Come join our Family! We have room for one full time “client” in our family home environment. We are a level entry home with easy access to all rooms and two outdoor patios with seating. Safe and secure...private individual rooms. Home cooked meals and snacks, special diets if needed. Hair, nail and foot care included at no extra charge. All care is provided by on site trained staff. For more information please call Rae Marie, Manager/Supervisor at: 250-743-4913. 3380 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, email: gatehouseadultcareltd@shaw.ca

OFFICE/RETAIL COBBLE HILL Village, 1400 sq ft., reception area, kitchen, landscaped. $1,295. (incl’s hst). Call Phil (250)743-1450 DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofﬁces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ﬂoor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880.

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NEW 1 bdrm, near hospital, furnished or not. 4 pc bath, private entrance, incl’s utilities with high-speed internet and cable. $650/mo. NS, NP, no Drugs. (250) 597-7843 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. SHAWNIGAN LAKE. Bright 1bdrm bsmnt suite. April 1st. $750./mo. Sep. entrance with parking. F/S, basic cable & utils incld. Will consider small dog or cat. N/S.(250)743-1598

SUITES, UPPER CHEMAINUS, LARGE 1-Bdrm upper. 5 Appl’s, Partial Ocean view. $900/mo N/P, Ref’s. Call (778)227-2704. 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. DUNCAN: 3 bdrm on Sherman Rd. Inclds appls, big back yard, $1100/mo. NP/NS. Available Apr. 1st. Call (250)510-5526.

TOWNHOUSES CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail now, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W, $950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646 DUNCAN 2 & 3 bdrm townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $900 & $1100. 250-516-8881.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

TOWING BEAR LAKE SALVAGE

$$$ CASH $$$

SUITES, LOWER BACHELOR SUITE in house on acreage, 15 mins west of Duncan. N/S, quiet. No pets. $475 inclusive. (250)749-3854 BRIGHT NEW 1 bdrm level entry, great location, 5 min to downtown Duncan. Incl’s F/S, and hydro, shared W/D. NS, NP, No partiers, Avail immed. $750/mo. 250-746-5404. CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail. April 1st. Call (250)246-1546. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213. LADYSMITH- (walk to town) new bright 1 bdrm, Priv. entr. NS/NP. Quiet, mature tenant(s). Utils incld. Parking small car. On bus route. Avail immed. $750. (250)245-4025. MILL BAY, 1/2 block from Thrifty’s, 1 bdrm, level entry, F/S & W/D, $800/m incl’s basic cable & hydro, Avail Apr 1st. 250-743-9828, 250-710-0653 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: bright, spacious, grd level, sep. entry, 1 bdrm, F/S, shrd W/D. N/S, N/P. $700 incl utils. (250)710-2876. 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

2000 KUSTOM KOACH 26’ 5th Wheel Ready to roll, in great shape. Has slide room, big awning, oak cabinets, tons of storage, big fridge & stove, ducted heat & A/C. High quality unit with rubber roof & ﬁberglass body. $12,750 OBO, 250 466 4156 Bill

For Scrap Cars also free scrap metal removal

2004 CHEV Tracker, 142,600 km, in supreme dition & Loaded! $7990 heartlinks@cox.net or 1(623)328-8961 (view Chemainus)

4wd, conobo. call in

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191. 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $14,995 o.b.o. 250-466-4156

250-710-7278 TRUCKS & VANS 1986 Chevy Astro, 212k, good runner, w/sound system. $1800 OBO. (250) 710-7654 2010 GMC Sierra pickup, 26,000 km, 6 cldr, auto, stealth grey, good on gas. Asking $16,900. (250) 737-1876 or (250) 748-6483

MARINE BOATS

Titans, Hawks battle

Hockey happenings: Goalie’s duel marks Mill Bay Rec ﬁnal Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

he Titans and Hawks split the ¿rst two games in a great start to the Mill Bay Rec Hockey League’s ¿nal playoff series. The Titans won the ¿rst game 5-2, but “it wasn’t really indicative of the game itself,’’ said league president Al Johnson. The Titans scored just 21 seconds into the game on a goal by Brent Scyrup, who became the sixth player in Mill Bay Rec Hockey League history to reach the 1,000 point plateau in the process. Titans made it 2-0 on a Matt Ormand power play goal before the Hawks answered back on a power play marker of their own from Devon Marchtaler. Daryl Nash made it 3-1 for the Titans and the Hawks’ Tanner Wiersma completed the ¿rst half

scoring with what turned out to be the ¿nal goal of the game for the Hawks. Garrett Burnside and Nash, with his second of the game in the last 51 seconds, added goals in the ¿nal half for the Titans. The Titans held a slight edge in shots, 33-26. Scoring was at a premium in Sunday night’s second game. “It was absolutely a classic,’’ said Johnson, “a real offensive game, but no goals because both goalies were outstanding.’’ In the Titans’ cage was none other than 51-year-old veteran Doug Thornton. “He stood on his head,’’ said Johnson. Dan Currie did the same in the Hawks’ net and a stalemate ensued, other than one lonely goal by Matt Wiley from Eric Philp in a 1-0 triumph for the Hawks. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the Titans not score a goal,’’ said

16 FT TRIPPER Fibergls Canoe for quiet enjoyment. New Slimline, deep dish yoke, wood web seats. Receipt available $1,600. OBO Peter or Maria 250-745-3504

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Of¿ce: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca

¾ 7-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575 2 BR apartment w/2 apps, basic cable incl. ¾ 10122 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $795 2 BR sxs duplex w/4 apps,fenced backyard ¾ 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $795 1 BR 2nd Àoor condo w/ 2 apps,laundry fac. ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den executive suite w/ 5 apps,patio *SENIOR FRIENDLY BUILDING (55+)* ¾ 3088 Henry Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR 2 bth lower suite w/ 5 apps, hw Àoors ¾ 31-941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $900 3 BR 2.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 3041 Henry Rd, Chemainus $1000 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, 2 car garage ¾ 2908 Jonas Way, Chemainus $1000 3 BR 2.5 bth sxs duplex w/ 5 apps, garage ¾ 720 Park Pl, Duncan $1095 2 BR upper level home w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 5799 Chester¿eld Ave, Duncan $1195 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, garage ¾ 1822 Deborah Drive, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps ¾ 668 Kerr Dr, Duncan ’Genoa Bay’ $1200 2BR 2.5 bth ocean front home w/ 5 apps ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $1400 3 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 6 apps, $750 rebate ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

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Johnson. Thornton’s effort included a breakaway save on Wiersma, the league’s regular season scoring champion. Not bad for a guy who only plays once in a while. The third game was played Wednesday night. Game four is Monday at 7 p.m. at Kerry Park Arena and game ¿ve, if necessary, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. • Kerry Park Islanders put the wraps on their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season with their annual awards banquet Sunday. Graduating players Josh Garneau and Cole Thomson were presented with three awards each. Garneau won for top defenceman, regular season MVP and playoff MVP. Thomson shared the regular season MVP honour with Garneau and also took home the top scorer and captain’s awards. Conner Morgan received the Iron Man award, Cole Schneider was the most gentlemanly player, Jake Newman the unsung hero, Dayne Ellison and Jackson Jane were the most dedicated, Eric Mansueti was the most improved player, Chase Jackson-Puff got the nod as most popular player, Cole Peterson captured the Pat Doherty leadership award and Clay Carson received rookie of the year honours. Graduating players Garneau, Thomson, Newman, Peterson and Morgan all received their game-worn jerseys as keepsakes.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF AREA D Cowichan Bay

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING DATE: TIME: PLACE:

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 7:00 pm Bench Elementary School, Multi Purpose Room 1501 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay

Residents of Cowichan Bay are invited to attend a Community Meeting on the above noted date. Your Area Director, CVRD staff, and other agencies will provide an update on the following issues: u u u u u u

Cowichan Bay Official Community Plan (OCP) Update Community Parks and Trails Update Community Policing CVRD Green Team Presentation Watershed Board Update by Rodger Hunter on Shellfish Targets Director’s Report and Q & A

Come out and participate in the discussions. NOTE: A Public Meeting, specifically on the subject of float homes, will be held on April 26, 2012, at the Oceanfront Grand Resort & Marina, at 7:00 pm. For further information please call Director Lori Iannidinardo at 250-748-0152. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

A28 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Friday, March 23, 2012

Caps on the ropes after a 7-5 loss to Surrey Tuesday One more chance: If they didn’t win Thursday, the season will be over Don Bodger

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he home-ice advantage only goes so far. A visiting team was bound to win eventually in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ B.C. Hockey League Coastal Conference semi¿nal playoff series against the Surrey Eagles. It happened Tuesday night when the Eagles took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-ofseven with a wild 7-5 victory over the Caps at Cowichan Arena. A return to Cowichan Arena for another game Friday night depends on whether the Caps could return the favour and defeat the Eagles Thursday night in Surrey. Tuesday’s game featured some signi¿cant momentum swings. “It was frustrating, disappointing and everything in between,’’ said Caps’ associate coach Jim Ingram. “I know it’s 3-1. We don’t feel

like we’ve had a 3-1 drubbing by any means. “I really don’t know how to categorize the series so far, just weird.’’ Everything went according to the home ice plan through the ¿rst three games. But the Eagles managed to break the trend, getting the jump on the Caps in the ¿rst minute on a strange deÀection off the glass divider. A goal by Brayden Sherbinin tied the game 1-1 after the ¿rst period, but the Caps’ Logan Proulx received a ¿ve-minute major for checking from behind and a game misconduct early in the second. By the midway mark of the second, the Eagles had a 4-1 lead after two power play goals. “That ¿ve-minute check from behind seemed to take the passion out of it, the energy out of it,’’ said Ingram in comparison to the fast-paced and feisty tone to the previous game Monday at Cowichan Arena. Matt Grant got one back late in the second, only to have Surrey’s Tyler Morley restore the three-goal advantage before the

end of the period. The Caps came out like gangbusters during the third and closed within one by the midway mark after goals by Devin Gannon and Darrin Robak. Only 38 seconds after Robak’s goal, the Eagles were awarded a penalty shot and Sean McGovern made no mistake. A shorthanded goal from Brandon Tanev three minutes later put the Caps back in a three-goal hole and one more power play marker from Gannon was all they could muster the rest of the way despite outshooting the Eagles 14-2 in the period. “We did some good things, but really the penalties caught up to us,’’ said Ingram. On the play that resulted in the penalty shot call, Ingram said the defence got spread too far and left an open middle lane. The Caps have been plagued with giving goals back to the Eagles in short order after scoring themselves. “Some uncharacteristic stuff,’’ said Ingram. “It points to guys having to be ready.’’ The Caps’ big line of Gannon,

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Rough and tumble action in front of the Surrey net guarded by Andrew Hunt results in the Caps’ Brandon Mistal being taken down by Eagles’ defenceman Beau Orser. Brett Knowles and Matt Brown has played well during the series, with strong play from the

defensive tandem of Robak and Sherbinin. “We just haven’t been able

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hree Level 2 gymnasts from the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club quali¿ed for the B.C. championships in Vancouver following Port Alberni’s Mount Arrowsmith Invitational competition. The Tyro team that includes birth years 2000 and 2001 of Arica Windsor, Sasha Barnes, Heidi Doner, Rebeca Bailey and Trystinna Bailey combined to capture all four individual gold medals and the prestigious ¿rst-place trophy in the team competition. Windsor earned the Tyro girls’ gold medal on the balance beam, the uneven bars and the Àoor exercises while placing second in the all-around individual competition. Barnes also punched her ticket to Vancouver by scoring personal bests with an individual gold in the vault and the team gold plus a ¿fth place. Rebeca and Trystinna Bailey each earned bronze medals on the beam and bars, respectively. Rebeca came seventh overall and Trystinna 11th. Doner chipped in to the team’s success with 11th-place ¿nishes on the vault and bars. Novice gymnast Chelsea Kaye also made an impact in the meet and quali¿ed for the provincials. Kaye started strong with a gold on the Àoor and ¿nished with a fourth place on the vault. Those scores, along with an overall consistency that produced a second-place overall standing for the Novice level, secured the Vancouver trip. Daria Varasteh claimed a silver medal on the balance beam and seventh overall while Rebekah Nelson’s solid performances earned her 12th overall. Coach Adik Isakov praised the girls for their strong preparation that produced the results. Duncan’s Mia Butcher, who trains with Falcon Gymnastics in Victoria, competed in Level P1 Argo. She placed fourth on vault and sixth on Àoor and was part of a four-member team that won a trophy for ¿rst place.

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Bowlers strong under pressure

Thirds loan their talent

Tournament trail: Emily Nash taking her talent to the next level after provincials

Powell River trip: Cowichan rugby squad still posts easy victory Don Bodger

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outh Bowling Canada members from Duncan Lanes put up some big numbers during tournaments along the Four Steps To Stardom. The 10-pin zone Âżnals at Duncan Lanes were just a warm-up for bigger and better results, in most cases, during the provincials at Town and Country Lanes in Vancouver. Emily Nash really picked up the pace from one tournament to the next. She rolled a 479 for the silver medal in Bantam girls during the zones but then went and won the provincials with an astounding improvement to 597. Nashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts mean sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be heading to Woodbridge, Ontario April 14 to 16 to represent B.C. at the nationals. At the provincials, Nash rolled a 150 her Âżrst game, slipped a bit to 94 but then cranked it up for a 155, 108 and closed it out with a 90. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After three games it was pretty much not in doubt,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pointed out YBC coach Bob Linde. Jessa Michieli was the gold medalist for Bantam girls during the zones with a 535 while Amber Kelly took bronze, tallying 407. Michieliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game scores of 99, 92, 100, 92 and 92 for a 475 total earned her the bronze medal during the provincials. Zone results for the Bantam boys resulted in a gold medal for Wyatt Wratten with a 583, a silver for Owen Ketch with a 563 and the bronze for Mackenzie Thompson with a 513. Wratten and Ketch advanced to provincials. Ketch Âżnished Âżfth with scores of 131, 98, 87, 109 and 85 for a total of 510 and Wratten was sixth with individual games of 75, 93, 81, 112 and 95 and a total of 456. In junior boys, Daryl Attrill won gold during the zones with an 801 total. He earned the silver medal at the provincials, scoring 183, 183, 158, 176 and 149 for a total of 849.

s long as they were going all the way to Powell River, the Cowichan Rugby Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third XV Piggies decided theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d might as well win

convincingly. The mighty thirds set out on their long trip Sunday at 7 a.m. to face the Powell River Otago. They arrived with 21 of Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Âżnest mix of young and old rugby players, sporting alternative kit bags and wearing sweater vests. Ironically, Powell River struggled to assemble enough players for the home game so Cowichan loaned them a few and battled hard against themselves. Hard-nosed play around the contact area occurred during the early stages. The score was even for the Âżrst 10 minutes.

Cowichan then came on strong, with the forwards grinding down the opposition and the backs breaking the line with speed and efÂżciency. Cowichan Âżnished in complete control, winning 50-5. Tries came from Jason Finlayson, Mike Moss, Bruce Moss, Mike Fransen, Danny Hamstra, Tyson Stoochnoff, Gregor Grantham and Jarrod Arnasson. Owen Wood added to the tally with three conversions. Lee Burridge and Mike Moss steered the team in the right direction by driving the bus and Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Cowie wound up refereeing the game. Cowichan is under no illusions after the game, knowing that stiffer competition awaits in the looming playoffs. The last two games of the regular season are at home on consecutive Sundays against Powell River and Saanich.

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Smooth delivery of Emily Nash continues to produce improved results from a silver in the zones to gold at the provincials. Junior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone competition brought a gold medal for Kyrstyn Murchie, who rolled 773. Her scores at provincials of 96, 141, 112, 126 and 160 for a total of 635 resulted in a fourth-place Âżnish. Darren Lam claimed gold in senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone competition with a 936 total. Scores of 197, 179, 176, 222 and 171 at the provincials and a total of 945 gave him the bronze medal. The senior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; duo of Natasha Gins and Taira Mckenzie won gold and bronze at the zones, respectively, with totals of 850 and 765. Gins was only six pins shy of the same mark during the provincials. Her game scores of 145, 153, 183, 193 and 170 for an 844 total yielded the bronze medal.

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Allstars tumble into their Ärst competition with plenty of fanfare

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The Cowichan Valley Allstars cheerleading team entered its ﬁrst competition, the Golden Ticket Championships, and competed at the senior Level 2 small. A small team has 20 members or less. The Cowichan group had 20 competing and two alternates with

members from 11 to 18 years of age. The team placed seventh and coach Rhonda Dale noted it will be looking to do even better at the next meet. “We learned a lot by watching the other teams and now have a much better idea of what the level of competition is,’’ she pointed out.

Two alternates were used, with two regular girls unavailable. The cheer routine consists of dance, tumbling, stunting, baskets, jumps and a pyramid. “We excelled at our tumbling, which is not surprising given how many gymnasts are on the team,’’ noted Dale.

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uncan’s Caity McCulloch never pictured herself being among an elite group of photographers covering one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. Yet, there she was on the sidelines at last year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Those images will remain in McCulloch’s mind forever. Being in the main stadium, Eden Park in Auckland, was particularly memorable. “I walked into the stadium and just started crying,’’ said McCulloch, 24. “It was really awesome, really overwhelming.’’ McCulloch shot a total of 11 tournament games — the opener between New Zealand and Tonga, all four Canadian matches, two quarter¿nals, two semi¿nals, the bronze medal game and the ¿nal won by the host New Zealand All-Blacks over France 8-7. Amid all the excitement of the ¿nal, “it was actually a horrible game to shoot,’’ said McCulloch. “The play was in the middle of the ¿eld most of the time.’’ How McCulloch got to be on the world stage photographing the event is an interesting story, with a variety of circumstances coming together to make it happen. Her interest in photography started in high school with instructor Wayne Blacklock-

Schroeder, who’s now deceased. “I wish I could have got to share this stuff with him,’’ said McCulloch. She took the 10-month photojournalist program at Victoria’s Western Academy of Photography in 2010 that really piqued her interest. “It was a super intense program,’’ said Don Bodger, Caity McCulloch McCulloch. “I Caity McCulloch brings out the heavy-duty shooting gear, above left, at the Cowichan Rugby Club. Above right, Mclearned a lot.’’ Culloch’s photo of Brad Thorn celebrating a good scrum against Australia was used by the New Zealand All Black photogBetween the raphers in their book Cup Glory. Bottom right, McCulloch shares a moment at the tournament with Canadian player and rugby ¿eld Cowichan product Matt Evans. It was extra special for McCulloch to watch Evans play there. where she’s proaching, McCulloch went the own way to New Zealand, but from the spent so much extra mile. the experience alone was well Wales-France time over the years and six “I just started emailing people worth it. games did sell seasons with Langara Fishing and trying to get a press pass She wound up spending in the United Adventures in Haida Gwaii, into the games,’’ she said. three months in New Zealand. Kingdom. A McCulloch had the two main McCulloch had been the Fortunately, Cowichan’s Pat key play was interest areas to pursue her of¿cial shooter before for Fraser was there at the time and missed by a photography skills. Canada during the Las Vegas contact with some of the people London pho“I really started to take lots of sevens when she was still in billeted by the Cowichan Rugby tographer, but photos when I was up there,’’ Club over the years helped cut McCulloch had McCulloch said of her time with the photojournalist program so down the costs. the shot and he Langara working in housekeep- knew what it would take to get the job done. She returned home for all of wired it on the ing and as a server. “My goal in school was to get 10 days and then went back to spot. McCulloch explored every to New Zealand and shoot that Haida Gwaii for another three “I was blown away by how avenue for utilizing her photos. tournament,’’ she said. weeks. She’s only been home friendly everyone was,’’ said She became a regular contribuMcCulloch eventually got for the longer haul since Feb. 8. McCulloch. tor for Mark Bryant, who runs noti¿cation from Rugby CanBetween the two locations, For now, she’s concentrating the B.C. Rugby News website. ada that would get her into the McCulloch shot about 20,000 on being a freelancer, doing “He would showcase my galgames in exchange for photos. images. weddings and lots of family leries on his site,’’ she said. McCulloch had to pay her One of her World Cup photos photography. With the World Cup ap-

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Midget hockey thrives

Clark tournament: Memorial event brings out the best in teams Don Bodger

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Cal Cup Äeld hockey team from the Cowichan Valley is an all-star cast of talent. The goalkeeper in front is Hannah Quayle. Second row, from left, are: Sarah Cross, Celia Browning, Nicole Crowley, Zehenna Allen, Kim Smith, Casey Crowley and Claire Seeliger. Back row: coach Dan Cleemoff, Sara Lowes, Brittany Smith, Kelsey Goodman, Chelsey Cleemoff, Madelyn Smith, Krystyna Neal, Stefanie Langkammer and coach Anne Smith. Absent: Michelle Pewarchuk. The girls, sporting their Canada uniforms, played a tune-up game against a Foundations team of players from the island Sunday at the Cowichan Sportsplex and won 6-1. They’re heading to the Simi Valley region of California in May for tournament play. An item about the team just set the record for most Likes on our Facebook page with 58.

Ten teams in District Cup Änals Youth soccer: Five Cowichan girls’ teams and ﬁve boys’ teams heading to Juan de Fuca Don Bodger

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en Cowichan Valley Soccer Association teams, split evenly between the boys and girls, are heading to Juan de Fuca this weekend for District Cup ¿nals. The match-ups for the girls, with coach’s name in brackets, are as follows: Under 13 Gold — Cowichan (Ridenour) vs. Juan de Fuca; U14 Gold — Cowichan U14 Silver (Large) vs. Saanich Fusion; U15 Silver — Cowichan Cobras (Swain) vs. Lakehill; U16 Silver — Cowichan (Heyes) vs. Bays United; and U18 Silver — Cowichan vs. Lakehill. Boys’ teams advancing against ¿nals opponents are: U14 Bronze — Cowichan (MacPherson) vs. Bays United; U14 Gold — Cowichan (Doughty) vs. Lakehill;

U13 Bronze — Cowichan Vikings vs. Prospect Lake; U15 Silver — Cowichan (Thew) vs. Saanich Fusion; and U18 Silver — Cowichan vs. Saanich Fusion. Two Cowichan teams fell by the wayside in the semi¿nals. The U15 Gold girls were edged 2-1 by Peninsula and the U16 Gold girls fell 3-0 to Lakehill. Winning semi¿nal efforts by the girls included a 2-1 win in U13 Gold over Bays United, 1-0 for U16 Silver over Gorge, 2-0 for the U17 girls playing U18 Silver over Saanich Fusion and 5-1 for the U15 Silver Cobras against Sooke. Victorious semi¿nal results for the boys were: U14 Gold — Cowichan 4, Sooke 0; U15 Silver — Cowichan 5, Sooke 0; and U18 Silver — Cowichan 3, Bays United 2. The Soccer Sunday wind-up for the Cowichan house league teams is on April 1.

he Ryan Clark memorial hockey tournament is a labour of love for all the people involved in the organization of it. It’s also a great time for the participating Midget C players, many of whom were making their ¿nal appearance in a minor hockey event. “It was a great event and we raised close to $3,000, I would say, for our benevolent fund,’’ said Don Bodger Kathy Irving, who served as Cowichan Valley 1’s Gavin Hollebakken rushes into the Victoria 1 the Fuller Lake liaison for the end, defended by Douglas Hon in Clark tournament action. tournament. Games were also played at grad class from Chemainus Secondary Cowichan Arena when Kristen Arnold School put in a lot of time and effort, she worked her magic to keep things running added. smoothly there. “If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have Dale Irving served as tournament chair a tournament.’’ again and Andrew Young was in charge The championship game Monday of the off-ice of¿cials while the entire night at Fuller Lake wound up as a battle Clark family — Doug, Chrissie and between Cowichan Valley teams. Sheridan — lent its enthusiastic support. The Cowichan Valley 1 team, coached Ryan Clark was a young goalie in the by Josh Parkes and Mark Kueber, preJunior B ranks when he was killed in a car vailed over Cowichan Valley No. 4 5-4. accident three years ago. The third annual Matt Beaveridge led the scoring for the tournament in his honour was a chance winners with two goals. Singles were for players to show their stuff in a fun and added by David Kueber, Darrien Didier spirited competition during spring break. and Braden Taylor. Kathy Irving said members of the 16 Jaysen Paddle (2), Braeden Herle and participating teams — including four captain Josh Hayton replied for Cowichan from the Cowichan Valley — were all Valley 4. great and there were no incidents. Other participating teams came from All the players got spoiled just a little, Juan de Fuca, Nanaimo, Surrey, Langley, too, receiving hoodies with a goalie Sooke, Cloverdale, Saanich, Victoria, Port silhouette. A bucket of goodies was also Hardy and Abbotsford. dished out to all the coaches. The prestigious MVP goalie of the “I think these teams went away a bit tournament award went to Justin Butler of overwhelmed with all the stuff they got to Cowichan Valley 1. The runner-up for his have,’’ said Irving. heroic efforts with the Port Hardy team Young and other members of Clark’s was Cole Kinley. Seniors Resource Directory

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