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Up front: Derelict Dominion ďŹ nds a buyer and more red tape On stage: Seventy-year-old grandma makes a great leap of faith

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Cowichan sweaters a national icon

Standoff ends peacefully at home south of Duncan Sunday morning: incident ends safely after four hours of negotiation

Canadian recognition: Federal government to celebrate honour with a future ceremony in Cowichan

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he Cowichan Sweater and its Coast Salish creators were recognized Thursday by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. “Since the late 19th century, Coast Salish women have combined ancient woolworking technologies with European knitting to make Cowichan sweaters,� a government press release states. “These internationally recognizable sweaters have contributed to Coast Salish identity and aided Coast Salish cultural continuity when faced with the challenges of the loss of traditional resources.�

The recognition means a bronze commemorative plaque will be presented to the community during an unveiling ceremony sometime in the future.

Lifelong Cowichan knitter John George said he was honoured and pleased by the recognition. “I believe everyone around Cowichan who knits is going to be very happy to hear about our government’s recognition of our “I believe evauthentic Cowichan sweaters,� said George, who can eryone around often be spotted knitting at Cowichan who the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre.

Andrew Leong knits is going to He started knitting at Knitter John George practices his nationally recognized craft at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre Monday. be very happy.� seven years old, learnup to her — she wanted to learn how to knit.� “I think our Cowichan sweater became more ing from his mother and Cowichan elder Dora Wilson, 70, has been knit- popular then, and my sister Charlotte and I have grandmother. ting for 55 years. She learned the skill from her had many orders for our Cowichan sweaters — Since then, he’s knitted mother and grandmother, and has passed it down people are starting to know the difference now countless sweaters, taught his two sisters how to her daughter and granddaughters. between genuine sweaters and the imitations,� to do the same, and is now passing the tradition She says publicity for the Cowichan sweater Wilson said. down to his six-year-old granddaughter. — especially when imitation Cowichan sweaters Wilson, for example, doesn’t knit with the “Every time she comes to visit, she sits beside caused controversy by being included in Vancoucommonly-used New Zealand wool — hers in me and I show her how to do the knitting,� said ver 2010 Olympic gear — has helped raise the local wool she hand-washes and weaves.

George. “She helps with the stitches, and makes more on page 13 sure she understands what I’m doing. It was totally sweater’s proÂżle.

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North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP ofÂżcers were called to a residence in the 5000 block of the Trans-Canada Highway — near the Old Farm Market — at about 5:45 a.m. “Police had been advised that a male who resides in the residence was distraught and it was feared that he might Kevin Day: unarmed exit harm himself,â€?

RCMP spokesman di release. l Cpl. Kevin Day said iin a media “Police attended and set up containment outside the residence due to the possibility of the male having a Âżrearm in his possession.â€?

Police also ensured the home’s nine other residents — mostly relatives — made it out of the house and to safety.

The Island District Emergency Response Team was called to the scene to negotiate with the man. A few hours later, their efforts proved successful. “Just before 10 a.m., through negotiations and various police tactics, the male exited the residence unarmed and was taken into custody by police without further incident,� Day said.

The 27-year-old man was taken to the local RCMP detachment and held for a period of time for investigation. more on page 13

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Duncan ready to turn its lights out this weekend It’s lights out for most of the City of Duncan during the annual Earth Hour event March 31.

City hall will turn off all unnecessary electricity between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. to take part in the symbolic, global gesture against the climate change threat, staff said.

Council urged all Cowichanians to switch off lights and other power sources during Earth Hour.

“Climate change is the biggest environmental threat to our planet, and the number-one concern for Canadians,” corporate services director Lynn Ketch says in a release.

Duncan’s street, emergency and traffic lights will operate during Earth Hour, Ketch noted.

“Participating in Earth Hour is a simple way to show you want to be part of the solution, and

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American buys Dominion for salvage, faces a legal snafu Setting sail? Derelict ship could finally leave Cowichan Bay come May if federal liens are paid Peter W. Rusland

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erelict ship Dominion could ¿nally leave Cowichan Bay come about May if federal liens on the vessel are paid by new owner Rob Van Riter, of¿cials say.

The San Diego-based businessman had government approval to board Dominion Friday and assess its seaworthiness.

Pending her hydraulics and engines working — and sorting out thousands in fees owed to the Coast Guard for securing her to Western Stevedoring’s dock — Van Riter plans to tow Dominion to Washington, then to a Mexican salvaging yard.

Van Riter bought Dominion for $100 from Oregon owner Robert Hall.

That sale is contingent on all liens and encumbrances being lifted, Van Riter told the News Leader Pictorial as folks assessed vandalism done to the vessel during the past ¿ve years Hall left her legally in the bay.

“Every gauge has been smashed, and all the copper wire’s been cut out — all for $50 for their next dope ¿x,” Van Riter lamented.

Also, Dominion’s two anchors now lie at the bay’s bottom after being cut by the Coast Guard when Dominion was dragged west toward the estuary during a recent storm.

Dominion’s movement bred fears among locals about her 5,700-odd gallons of diesel fuel fouling the bay’s ecology.

Bay Director Lori Iannidinardo wants the 168-foot ship hauled out, but is worried taxpayers could be left paying the Coast Guard contractor’s bills if Van Riter reaches a deal with the feds.

“They (government) informed Rob he is to be billed $20,000 for moving the vessel 500 yards to the dock, and a further $10,000 per month for moorage.”

It’s a catch-22.

“I see both sides,” she said. “Why should taxpayers have to pick up this $20,000? He needs to be accountable for a certain amount, but the feds

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Rob Van Riter of San Diego has bought Cowichan Bay’s derelict ship Dominion for scrap and was assessing her for seaworthiness Friday. The sale is contingent on Canadian federal liens involving Coast Guard storm towing and environmental work. cannot make it onerous.”

The Coast Guard’s Randy Farrell couldn’t comment about legal wrangling in Ottawa.

“With Coast Guard environmental response, they acted on a cost-recovery basis, and under the Canada Shipping Act we go after the owner for the vessel, or cost recovery.”

Iannidinardo wanted federal action far sooner to have Dominion secured and scrapped locally, to save its dismantling in Mexico where environmental laws are seen as lax. “(Duncan’s) Steel Paci¿c wanted Dominion from day-one.”

But now that Van Riter has surfaced, Iannidinardo’s frustrated federal hoops could anchor Dominion in the bay far longer.

“It’s with the lawyers in Ottawa — it’s a touchy subject,” Farrell said.

“Once the anchor chains were cut, the Coast Guard took control of the vessel and moved it alongside in Cow Bay. “When taxpayers’ dollars are involved, the vessel is caught up in legal means with the owner and new owners, and they’re trying to work something out.”

Van Riter would welcome a solution while reckoning how much 25-tonne Dominion — to be towed beside an 850-tonne Second World War vessel he bought stateside — would fetch as scrap in Ensenada, 70 miles south of San Diego.

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Still, scrap steel fetches about $365 a tonne.

Towing two boats to Mexico for recycling could make it worthwhile ¿nancially, he explained.

Dominion’s metal would head to a Mexicali smelter for rebar and beams, or to Asian buyers through a Long Beach ¿rm, he explained.

Van Riter welcomed valley MP Jean Crowder’s proposed legislation to rid Canadian coasts of derelict vessels, noting he could haul and scrap many of those in Mexico.

Meanwhile, Farrell sympathized with Cowichanians wanting Dominion gone.

“If I were a resident of Cow Bay, I’d be happy to see the back end of that vessel.”

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Duncan debates butting in on butting out Cadillac ashtray? City considering pilot project to curb cigarette litter downtown Celina Albany

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he Cadillac of ashtrays may be back on the table as Duncan council wrestles with the issue of littered cigarette butts downtown.

An $800 butt-quasher was considered but rejected a few years ago as part of the city beauti¿cation project.

But some Duncan councillors are considering bringing the idea back for a test run on Craig Street.

Councillors Martin Barker and Sharon Jackson both vocalized the issue of cigarette refuse at the March 5 council meeting. Barker used the the area fronting the local watering hole, The Craig Street Brew Pub, as an example of concern.

“We’ve received complaints about the litter on Craig Street,” said Barker.

“I personally wasn’t aware. Then I realized it’s

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Cigarette butts on the sidewalk have drawn the attention of Duncan city councillors. a mess down there, it’s and clean up the sideawful. However, the brew walks,” said Steward, who pub has been very sympais a Cowichan Valley Rethetic.” gional District Zero Waste Pub owner Liz Steward, Challenge participant. said the pub was on board Coined a “Cowichan during the original talks Zero Hero,” Steward said and that hasn’t changed. the city chose not to go for“We still support it,” said ward with the ashtray plan Steward. “If the city went because it worried it would with it and picked a look encourage smoking rather that matches the downtown than discourage the habit. area and the benches (in Before the city moves front of brew pub) we’re ahead with any pilot project, willing to pick up 100 per searching for cheaper ashcent of the bill. trays is a necessity, accord“We try to get out there ing to Mayor Phil Kent.

“These recommendations still have to go to council. They aren’t decisions,” said Kent. “If (the Brew Pub) wants to purchase some ashtrays they certainly can. There is nothing to prevent them from doing so. We just haven’t done it in concert with them.”

Ultimately, the city wants to address the problem while steering clear of being heavy-handed, according to Barker.

“We want to avoid the whole ticketing thing by introducing litter bylaw of¿cers.”

Kent agreed with Barker.

“I always believe in education ¿rst. If we simply just go out and penalize people we’re actually doing the community a disservice. We need to provide options.”

If approved, the city is unsure about when the pilot project could take effect.

“We’re in a bureaucracy, things go slowly,” said Barker.

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CVRD board deliberating the future of Fisher Road Recycling operation

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three-year clash between Fisher Road Recycling and the Cowichan Valley Regional District may be resolved by the next CVRD board meeting.

The two have been at odds since 2009, when Fisher Road Holdings applied for an amendment to its waste management licence.

“From Fisher Road Recycling’s Ashley Degraaf/¿le perspective, unfortunately what Fisher Road Recycling hopes an appeal made to the Cowichan Valley Regional District on they thought was a very straightWednesday will resolve a dispute that Ärst erupted in 2009. forward application just dealing with the recycling drop-off centre ballooned into a huge community water quality.”

That’s a question for CVRD direcissue relating to the history of the Alexander explained all comtors, who are now in the position composting operation, and the posting now sits on impermeable of playing judge in the conÀict perceived threats to the water supconcrete pads that collect and treat between their staff and Fisher Road ply in the area,” FRR lawyer John water.

Recycling.

Alexander explained.

“Every step should be taken to “Fisher Road Holdings is appealCVRD staff members have main- absolutely minimize the risk, and ing the CVRD staff decision to tained they won’t move forward Fisher Road has done it,” Alexander change their licence and operating with the amendment to expand said. plan, and also not dealing with their recycling at the centre until FRR is Fisher Road Recycling is also request to expand their operation to in full compliance with its compost- conducting more water monitoring, include recycling,” CVRD Chairing operation. testing and reporting, he added. man Rob Hutchins con¿rmed.

For its part, Fisher Road’s Alexander admitted there have “The staff position was not to management believes the ¿rm is in been some disagreements with the consider that request for expansion compliance. In fact, they believe CVRD on testing, though. until it was ensured the composting they are also already permitted to For example, he said the CVRD operation had no negative impact accept recyclables, and currently had requested daily water testing, on the environment.” do so — a sticking point for CVRD but FRR responded the tests are Because the board is acting in the staff. expensive and suggested weekly role of appeal judge he was unable Regional district of¿cials have tests instead. to comment further. previously stated their concerns “The CVRD has yet to accept “It’s a very rare situation,” Alexstem from public complaints about anything we say. The staff just ander said of the appeal procedure. odours at the site, plus high levels continue to say, ‘You have to com“There are very, very few bylaws of nitrates found in the on-site well pletely stop recycling before we’ll or procedures that have regional during testing. even talk to you.’ That’s the cause district boards taking on this role But those concerns, Alexander of the impasse since August of last or function of almost like an appeal said, have been addressed. year,” Alexander said. court, so it was interesting.”

“That’s a legitimate concern and a “Let’s be practical here. Recycling A lawyer for CVRD staff — Hollegitimate fear — Fisher Road Reis a fact of life. We’re doing a good man Wang — plus Alexander on cycling has always acknowledged job of it, we’re the only one in the behalf Fisher Road Recycling made that,” Alexander said. southern district, we’re a minute presentations to the board for a total “And Fisher Road has spent hundifference apart on the monitoring of almost four hours on March 21. dreds of thousands of dollars in the and reporting (issue), and we’ve Hutchins said directors will past two years, virtually eliminating done everything they want to prodeliberate during the next couple of all of the things that the indepentect the acquifer — so why are we weeks, and hope to reach a resoludent reports said were risks to the ¿ghting?” tion by the April 11 board meeting.

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owichan’s Daybreak Rotary Club is waiting for North Cowichan’s answer on adding park amenities to Mount Prevost.

Club member Dave Darwin made the pitch to council on Wednesday.

“We want to get all the local service clubs and non-pro¿t groups together to form on a committee that’ll put a ¿le paved road and parking lot in,” Darwin The spectacular view offered from the peak of Mount Prevost will be available to more explained. people if a coalition of Duncan service clubs gets its way.

Prevost currently has a dirt and road-improvement renovation methgravel road and parking area, but Day- is a good idea. But he’s dubious about road pavement and how it could affect ods rather than blacktop that could break Rotary members want to pave the peak’s Àora and fauna. cause oily run-off. the road to make it accessible for all “I don’t know if paving the road is a “Ideally, you leave it so water can vehicles, plus add a paved pathway — great idea — I’d like to see more park soak through and there’s no run off.” with handrails — up to the peak, and and more walking trails, but the more Mayor Jon Lefebure explained build park benches and tables. vehicle access, the harder it is on the council is interested in improving park “The road right now is not for the environment. access, but cautious about unknown faint of heart,” Darwin said.

“People hang-glide and look at the road-¿x costs. Lefebure liked Darwin’s Already on board is the local Kinsview now, but in the summer there are ideas, but noted staff’s report isn’t on men club. The Lions are tentatively ¿re issues up there.” the front-burner. in favour of the project, and Kiwanis “Mark the trail up the front of the “It’s not an urgent priority compared and Elk members are interested, too, mountain, and let people park and to our 2012 budget,” he said.

Darwin said. He added he doesn’t walk up, as they do now.

Still, Lefebure was interested in staff have a dollar ¿gure nailed down yet, Darwin noted improved access and ¿ndings, likely to surface next month. and expects the project to be a four- or amenities at Prevost would boost That report would take stock of ¿ve-year process. traf¿c among families and outdoorparkland around the municipal forest, Council moved, seconded and carspeople, making vandalism and the mayor signalled. ried a motion for staff to report about “We heard a group owned four acres the feasibility of better access and ame- dumping harder to pull off. Plus, the paved road would be a plus for safety, on Prevost, but that group’s apparently nities to the park area, now crowned since it would make access easier for no longer in existence,” he said, noting by a white war-memorial cairn. emergency vehicles. staff explained the acreage would Meanwhile, local environmentalist Scull would also welcome council likely revert to council.

John Scull says improving trails and — with ¿les from Peter W. Rusland supervision of Mount Prevost parkland debate about using alternate, natural

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Crowder ready to work with new leader Tight race: Local MPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice loses on the fourth ballot to new NDP leader Peter W. Rusland

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owichan MP Jean Crowder is congratulating new NDP leader Thomas Mulcair after he won the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top post on fourth-ballot voting in Toronto. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to the Mulcair team for a job well done,â&#x20AC;? Crowder emailed the News Leader Pictorial from Toronto. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The leadership race is behind us, so now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down to work to take on the Harper government with a strong, united NDP caucus.â&#x20AC;?

Mulcair, 57, replaced the late Jack Layton as NDP leader.

Quebec MP Mulcair grabbed 57.2 per cent of the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s member-

Jean Crowder poses with runner-up Brian Topp. ship vote, beating Brian Topp, who earned 42.8 per cent of the vote on the fourth ballot.

The other Âżve candidates were eliminated on earlier balloting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just amazing to be here on the Ă&#x20AC;oor,â&#x20AC;? Crowder told the News Leader Pictorial from Toronto Saturday, prior to the Âżnal decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been crazy on the Ă&#x20AC;oor where there are 4,600 (delegates).

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jammed packed in this place.â&#x20AC;?

Topp had been Crowderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the team that got us where we are now, and best

positioned to carry forward Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy,â&#x20AC;? she said of the convention to elect a leader to replace Layton, who died in August after leading the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orange Crushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to its Âżrst OfÂżcial-Opposition post.

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Crowder saw NDP teamwork with the Liberal and Greens as key to a coalition to conquer the Conservatives.

Meanwhile, the party is investigating voting irregularities that frustrated voters including Duncan Councillor Sharon Jackson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took me 52 tries to vote on the fourth ballot,â&#x20AC;? she said Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I presume (the system) was being jammed. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rigged, but someone unknown made it so difÂżcult to vote that some people couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

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Get rid of this rusty hulk while we still can Dominion Äasco: Don’t let this chance slip away due to government red tape

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t 25 tonnes, there is little doubt the saga of the Dominion has been the biggest joke in local news circles for a long time now.

But just when the absurdity of the situation threatens to fade, something else makes us wonder if we are ever going to see the ¿nal punch line.

It was bad enough the federal government has been incapable of taking any kind of action to get the derelict ship out of Cowichan Bay. But to discover now the government may be the only thing keeping the metal Give new tub in our waters goes beyond ridiculous.

For those who haven’t been following owner the this case of bureaucratic silliness, the Cawheel and be nadian government has no problem with an American owner parking his rusty hulk done with it beside a busy Vancouver Island village and leaving it there for as long as he likes.

It doesn’t matter that residents complain it is an eyesore and a potential threat to the marine environment and public safety or that the local MP has taken the issue to Parliament.

But when another American wants to take that same ship thousands of miles away from Cowichan Bay and rid the Paci¿c of it forever, that same government says not so fast: it’s staying here until you fork over $20,000 or $30,000.

Never mind the absurd idea the bulk of that outrageous fee is considered necessary to cover the cost of towing a boat a mere 500 metres. The fact of the matter is the money is already spent, and there is a decent chance it will never be recovered if the government chooses to play hardball.

In practical terms, this community wants that boat gone and there is a man willing to take it away. Get him to pay Westcan for tying up its dock, then untie the moorings.

And be done with this wreck once and for all.

We say:

The good and the bad of this week in Cowichan This we don’t

This we like The beaver, the hockey stick and the maple leaf may be three of the most instantly recognizable symbols of Canada.

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And it is fantastic that our government has now formally acknowledged the fact.

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We’ve yet to grasp why most seniors who are questionable drivers are unable to take their DriveABLE road tests in their home communities.

If those communities are as large as Duncan, they will certainly have the infrastructure in place to support the program through existing government offices, or by contracting out.

It is the root of the concern with the program and it has been ignored.

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Mostly, I use it for personal reasons.

Instead of checking my favourite news sites every morning, the news I care about comes straight to me.

I hear about my favourite bands going on tour as soon as the dates are announced, without

having to constantly check their websites or with Ticketmaster, or by relying on those inbox-clogging e-newsletters.

I follow some of my favourite comedians, plus up-and-comers I may not have heard about until they made it big — and their tweets are some of my all-time favourites.

I’ve had Twitter conversations — albeit brief ones, at 140 characters or less — with some of my favourite authors, and have reconnected with some of my childhood friends through this genius little creation.

But Twitter has also become an indispensable tool for my job.

It’s a fantastic way to share news — hint: the News Leader Pictorial can be found at @DuncanNews — but it’s so much more than that.

I’ve received breaking news tips, found sources for articles, and interacted with community members I may not have otherwise met, all via Twitter.

Sure, some tweets are inane.

Even I have the disclaimer, ‘Warning: most tweets are trivial in nature,’ in my Twitter bio.

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But I like the idea that Twitter has helped me connect more informally with my community — and vice versa.

The days of journalists sitting atop ivory towers are long gone.

So what if readers know I’m a book-addicted geek with a strange sense of humour?

Local politicians like School District 79 Chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite and CVRD Director Gerry Giles follow me on Twitter, so they saw my tweet about otters who look like Benedict Cumberbatch, and my confession about wanting to buy a Doctor Who T-shirt.

That’s never prevented them from taking me seriously when I have to interview them for a news article.

Hey, they’ve even engaged with me on Twitter about some of those silly, non-newspaper related topics.

I fail to see how that’s a bad thing. Hiding who I am would feel like lying — and I make a point of not lying to readers.

Let’s remember we live in an age where journalists rank alongside used cars salesmen and politicians in the trustworthy department — that’s a fact; I’m not taking cheap shots here — and the U.K.’s phone-hacking scandal certainly didn’t help our reputation.

Giving readers an opportunity to learn a little bit more about the people who write their news can go a long way toward restoring faith.

You’re more likely to trust the people you know.

My Twitter followers know I’ll share election results in one tweet, and an obsession with something slightly ridiculous in another.

And who could mistrust a person with a Doctor Who T-shirt?

Krista Siefken is a reporter at the News Leader Pictorial. Follow her tweets @kristasiefken.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Have an opinion you’d like to share? email editor@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-746-4471

YOUR TURN

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Do you agree with the RCMP getting a new 20-year contract in BC? “Yes. It would be too expensive to replace the RCMP with a provincial police force. I don’t think a provincial force would be any different than the RCMP.”

“I’ve heard some negative things about the RCMP. There needs to be some other system of accountability.”

Dave Skene, Duncan

Connie Crawford, North Cowichan

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

Our role is to listen and help heal — no buts and no excuses

Uncomfortable truths shared that we should all be aware of

Dear editor I appreciate the good coverage in the News Leader Pictorial of last week’s hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission about the shocking abuse of Native children in our residential schools. A lot of truths were brought out, often very uncomfortable ones. All Canadians should be aware of these stories, most of which have been held back for many years.

Many victims have already passed away, with their own stories unexpressed. But this is a current issue for Canada. As many people testi¿ed, some perpetrators are alive and well, and the damage to the fabric of the community is very much with us today.

I am grateful to every person who bravely stepped forward and expressed their very painful personal memories for the public record.

The recommendations that the commission will put forth for necessary next steps toward personal and inter-community healing should be taken very seriously by us all.

Bob Nation Duncan

Pool program cutbacks eliminates access to Ätness for our seniors

Dear editor I am extremely disappointed about the Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s recent cutting of 40 per cent of both aquatic and ¿tness classes. What will our seniors do now that their valued ¿tness classes are no longer running? Most likely they will be staying home instead of improving their health and connecting with their friends at the centre. We residents access the ¿tness classes and are consistent in our commitment to our health.

By the continual cutting of our ¿tness opportunities, the decision-makers are removing our choices to get out and get ¿t. Whoever is at the top of this decision-making ladder needs to thinks about the people at the bottom — namely Cowichan Valley residents who will no longer be able to access healthy ¿tness opportunities that we have become accustomed to relying on. This decision will not save money, it will drive us away and impact our communities overall health.

Shame on you.

Thanya Al-Saadoon Duncan

We asked you: “Is sewage from liveaboards and floathomes an issue in Cowichan Bay?” You answered: (54votes)

85 per cent YES

To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com

In my opinion: Truth and reconciliation starts with respect

T One of today’s writers says cuts to pool programs are a disservice to the community.

Cuts more evidence of the Åaws in the two-tier program Dear editor Regarding cutbacks in Cowichan Aquatic Centre programs: Stop with the two-tier payment system and maybe more people will come to the pool.

Paul Gower, Duncan comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

North Cowichan tax-takers continue to just not get it

Dear editor I recently attended the budget review meeting held in Chemainus. The District of North Cowichan wants to increase your taxes four per cent in 2012 and ¿ve per cent in 2013. These are outlandishly high ¿gures when the best paid government and union employees are only seeing increases of 1.5 to 2.5 per cent. Others, like the Catalyst mill workers who recently took a 10 per cent wage cut to save their jobs and people on ¿xed incomes, are not seeing those kinds of increases to their earnings. Banks give you less than one per cent on your savings.

Furthermore, let us not forget that you need to ccome up with this money after tax.

Many of the items in the budget were frivollous expenditures at outrageous costs. As an eexample, I point to the $350,000 skateboard ppark to be built in Chemainus. There are other iitems for Chemainus and for the rest of the D District of North Cowichan that could easily be ccut or deferred.

In addition, capital costs for 2012 alone are ggoing to add almost $3 million to our $22 milllion dollar.

Let your voice be heard. If you want to curb tthese high tax increases then please take ¿ve

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minutes and go to your computer and email council@northcowichan.ca and let them know what you think.

Richard Heckert Chemainus

Teachers union needs to take a look at the real world

Dear editor The teachers want more money and better working conditions. The same with the Air Canada pilots, and pretty soon the nurses.

When is it going to end? Why aren’t all those people happy with what they have, and happy that they even have a job in the current economic environment? Where is the money going to come from? Well of course from the taxpayers, who will end up paying for all your demands. Maybe next the taxpayers should go on strike, and stop paying taxes, and then what?

I applaud the Catalyst pulp and paper mill workers who took a 10 per cent pay cut so they can keep their jobs. The message there is, don’t be greedy and don’t strike, negotiate, and please do not to inconvenience everybody.

Thank you Catalyst! And if you are wondering, I’m not a union hater. Before I retired, I used to have an union card. Enough is enough!

Johanna Reymerink Chemainus

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he Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s regional hearings in Duncan were a profoundly moving event.

I am an Anglican priest ordained after the residential schools were closed.

I was active in the church when the Anglican Church of Canada offered an apology for the reprehensible abuse that took place in the schools under its guidance.

Since then, leadership in the church has worked to address the legacy of residential schools in various ways, including establishing a healing fund, supporting projects for Indigenous self-determination, and advocacy. In 2007, the Anglican Church of Canada signed the revised Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, committing to pay $15.7 million for compensation and healing work.

It has long valued its relationship with its Aboriginal sisters and brothers and has worked hard in the process of healing and reconciliation.

I came to the hearings with a fair amount of awareness.

But nothing could have prepared me for the raw emotion, pain and sorrow that was tangible in the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre that day.

I can only imagine how dif¿cult it must have been for those courageous individuals who publically shared their stories with the gathered community. I felt extremely humbled and profoundly moved by all I heard.

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard non-Aboriginal people with no ¿rst-hand experience in the schools say: “But a lot of good was done in those schools too!”

I ¿nd this response frustrating because I believe it is very disrespectful. Saying this at the time when we all need to be listening and not speaking diminishes and disregards the stories and the storytellers.

If it is true good was also experienced in the schools, then it should not be stated by the non-Aboriginals who did not have any kind of experience in residential schools, but by those who did attend — and only when and if they choose to mention it.

Even if this were to be acknowledged, the fact remains residential schools were wrong from their inception. That they existed at all is an incomparable disgrace in Canada’s history.

It is my hope that any who are inclined to make such statements would refrain from doing so.

We need to be uncomfortable and sit with the pain and the shame we feel without saying: “yes, but good was also done in those schools.”

We need to acknowledge the wrong and say how sorry we are that this happened and take responsibility for our role in it.

We need to work hard to do our part in the process of healing and reconciliation.

But right now that means being quiet and listening. Ultimately I believe this is really about our future and a better Canada for everyone.

I am so grateful to my Aboriginal sisters and brothers, whose courageous stories and sharing will help us all move forward.

The Reverend Scott Pittendrigh is the incumbent priest in the Anglican Parish of St. John the Baptist, Cobble Hill, British Columbia.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Women’s institute marks Duncan’s 100th anniversary with 100 years of fashion

Ann Andersen

News Leader Pictorial

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adies (and gentlemen) of the Cowichan Valley, prepare yourself for an afternoon tea with a difference.

You’re invited to wear your best Àowery hat and white gloves to attend a vintage fashion show and tea at Duncan United Church.

Hosted by Somenos Women’s Institute and Duncan United Church Circle of Friends, proceeds from the event will go toward the SWI’s three annual $500 bursaries for female high school gradu-

ates to help with their post-secondary education.

“This is the ¿rst time we’ve combined the annual tea with a vintage fashion show. We thought it would ¿t nicely with Duncan’s 100th anniversary,” said SWI’s Irene Haider.

The vintage fashions ranging from 1900 to 1960 and the models who’ll show them will be provided by Victoria’s non-pro¿t Heritage Productions.

There’ll be history, too — information within the show about early notable SWI members.

“We’ll be matching historical ¿gures to the timeline,” explained Ruth Fenner,

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president of the 16-member SWI. Victoria’s Louise Osselton, co-ordinator of 22-year-old Heritage Productions and their seamstress for 17 years, has made most of the organization’s 600 gowns and out¿ts covering 1850 to 1960.

Some costumes are reproductions; others are authentic; and each out¿t has to be accessorized with the correct items.

“The 14 pieces (we’re showing in Duncan) will give the audience a glimpse of what women wore and how fashion was inÀuenced by world affairs,” Osselton said.

SWI has other fundraisers for the bursaries throughout the year.

SYLVAN UNITED CHURCH

Sunday Service 10 am

Sunday School

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Monthly Jazz Vespers www.sylvanjazzvespers.com

985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd Mill Bay (next to Frances Kelsey School)

250.743.4659 (HOLY) Rev. Dr. Murray Groom www.sylvanunited.ca admin@sylvanunited.ca

St. Peter’s Anglican “Come Celebrate Life With Us”

Services Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Thursday 10:00 am

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463 Ypres St., Duncan Sunday School for all ages: 9:15am Sunday Morning Service :10:30am Master Clubs Children's program : Thursday 6:30pm Mid-Week Service : 7:00 pm

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada LAKE COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 57 King George Rd. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Celebration, Kids Church (3-11 yrs) Tuesday 7:00 pm-Bible Study Friday 7:00 pm Rev -Youth Group Gr 6-12

SOUTH COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Community Welcome Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com Centre Pastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722

BRAE ROAD GOSPEL CHAPEL SUNDAY:

9:15 a.m. Remembrance Meeting 11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Evening Service

For information 746-5408 5070 West Riverbottom Rd., DUNCAN

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 A.M. FRIDAY KIDS CLUB 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY YOUTH 7:30 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

PASTOR GERRY WALL 746-8457

For more information Call 746-7432 or www.bethelbaptistduncan.ca

They cater Grown in the Cowichan Valley teas, lunches and dinners.

Tea will be a dainty affair of sandwiches and sweets with coffee or tea; the fashion show will last approximately 35 minutes.

Your ticket What: Chic Vintage Fashion Show and Tea When: Thursday, March 29, 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Duncan United church, 246 Ingram Street Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at Duncan United Church of¿ce 8:30 a.m. - noon; or call Irene at 250-2464015

COWICHAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF HEALING & LIGHT

The Mercury Theatre 331 Brae Road, Duncan SUNDAY SERVICES 11 am Rev. Patricia Gunn - 748-0723 www.cowichanspiritualistchurch.com

CHEMAINUS UNITED CHURCH Welcomes You! Family Worship & Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am Willow St. at Alder

Duncan United

United Church of Canada (Corner of Ingram & Jubilee)

“Put your whole trust and confidence in God, Who hath created you, and seek ye His help in all your affairs.”

To learn how the Baha’is are working toward building unity and peace or to attend a tranquil, devotional gathering call 748-6996 www.bahai.org

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Society, 6118 Lane Rd. Duncan (off Sherman)

(250) 709-3630 (lv. message) Sunday Service 10:30 am Sunday School (teaching 10 commandments /Lord’s Prayer)

2nd Wed. of Month 12:30 pm 4th Wed. of Month 7:00 pm www.christianscience.bc.ca

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Sentinel Radio Program on AM 650, Sundays 8:30 am

chemainusunitedchurch.ca

Children’s Church (age 12 & under) Visitors Always Welcome

931 Trunk Road, 748-1423 Pastor: Rev. Peter Lewis

The ANGLICAN CHURCH of St. JOHN THE BAPTIST South Cowichan 3295 Cobble Hill Rd. Office 250-743-3095 COBBLE HILL

A Community of Compassion and Hope Sunday, April 1st Palm Sunday of the Passion One Service Only 10:00 am – Contemporary service with Holy Communion The Sunday of the Passion with the Liturgy of the Palms Nourish Your Mind...Nurture Your Spirit www.stjohnscobblehill.ca

Sunday Celebration Contemporary Liturgical at 10 am TAIZE SERVICE 7:00 pm First Sunday of the month

A progressive faith community, nurturing peace, working for justice, exploring and celebrating our faith together.

“We warmly welcome you” www.duncanunited.org

746-6043

admin@duncanunited.org

Testimony Meetings ( 1 hr)

250-246-3463

Duncan Pentecostal Church Sunday: 10:00 am Family Praise & Worship

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Organizers of Duncan’s Centennial Fashion show will be bringing out outÄts reÅecting 100 years of city fashions Thursday.

3441 Gibbins Rd. 748-0110

www.duncanadventist.ca Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Family Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Prayer Fellowship: Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor: Paul Wilkinson

ALLIANCE CHURCHES

SHAWNIGAN 1603 Wilmot Rd. Sundays: 10:00 a.m.

Ph. 743-4454 DUNCAN - NORTH COWICHAN Duncan Christian School Sundays: 10 am Ph. 929-7229

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is a family of people who are discovering the signiÀcance of following Jesus.

Come, whoever you are, whatever your strengths, needs, faith or doubts.

Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am & 10:30 am (nursery & Sunday School is available at the 10:30 am service only) www.standrewsduncan.org

Government & Herbert 746-7413 h

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DUNCAN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Corner of Trunk & Campbell

Worship Services 10am & 7pm Sunday School for Children Info for Church Ministries call: Phone 748-2122 Church ofÀce open 9-12pm Mon-Fri Email: crc.duncan@shawcable.com www.duncancrc.org Walt Vanderwerf, pastor

Meeting at Mill Bay Community Hall 1001 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd Next to Kerry Park Arena Sundays at 10:00 AM Everyone Welcome Pastor Norm Sowden 250-746-6996

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH 2085 Maple Bay Road, Duncan 746-6831 Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm www.stedwardsduncan.com

ST. ANN’S CHURCH

1775 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Sunday Mass Time: 11:00 am

ST. CLARE’S MONASTERY 2359 Calais Rd, Duncan

748-2232

Wed to Fri Mass Times: 9 am

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Knitter says public becoming more aware of imitations

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“Imitation sweaters are sewn — that’s an easy way to tell it’s not an authentic Cowichan sweater,” Wilson added. “Our Cowichan sweaters are knit whole: round and round if it’s a pull-over, and back-andforth if it’s an open sweater.”

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Suspect released from custody

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“After determining that public safety would not be at risk the police later released the male from custody,” Day added.

“The police seized a firearm from the residence and the male is under investigation for various firearms offences, including unsafe storage.”

Day said alcohol is being considered as a factor in the incident.

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y the way, did you hear: • Cowichan Success by 6 and Aboriginal Success by 6 are once again calling on Cowichanians to nominate people who make a difference in the lives of children for the 2012 Champion for Children Awards of Excellence. The nomination deadline is April 13. For more information, visitcowichankids.ca.

• Big thanks to Alf Orton for sharing and to Mijen Multimedia for capturing the amazing footage of Vinny Muto’s overtime goal from inside his own blueline that gave the Cowichan Valley Capitals their unbelievable game six B.C. Hockey League playoff victory over the Surrey Eagles Friday night. See it on our website.

• Jason Finlayson and Blair Herbert have been named the Cowichan Valley reps to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.

• Local observers chosen after the Cowichan Music Festival, to attend May’s Provincial Performing Arts Festival in Nanaimo include: Instruments, Alex Chen (violin); Speech Arts, Liam Brockley and Julia Brockley; Vocals, Louise Brigham, Gabiro Nabea Bucyana, Grace Miller-Day, Ferryn Mulholland, Bongami Msubo, Alexandra Platt, Talietha Sangha, Sarah Wilke, and Tai Williams.

• Congratulations to chef Brad Boisvert and wife Leah who opened their Amuse on the Vineyard

earlier this month beside Umsworth Winery on Cameron-Taggart Road.

• Duncan’s Air Cadets recently played host during an inter-provincial cadet exchange. The 744 Cowichan Royal Canadian Art Cadet Squadron welcomed 30 cadets from 135 Admiral Nelles Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps from Brantford, Ont. between March 10 and 14. Anyone interested in learning more about Duncan’s air cadets or joining the squadron can call 250-746-4688.

• Kudos to the CeeVacs Road Runners Club, which donated $3,000 to the Kinsol Trestle at a CVRD meeting earlier this month.

• Jordyn Wear received the Governor General Award for the 2011 graduation year from Peter Jory, principal of Lake Cowichan Senior Secondary on Friday, March 2.

• Finally, we’re heartbroken to hear young Zachary Scho¿eld passed away on Feb. 22. Readers may remember Zachary’s family rafÀed off two signed Vancouver Canucks jerseys last year to raise money for the little boy’s special wheelchair. Zachary had cerebral palsy but what his parents talked about most was the boy’s big smile. Our thoughts are with the Scho¿elds.

Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@cowichannewsleader.com.

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Seniors Good Life

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t’s a long way down.

That was Kitty Gaucher’s ¿nal thought before she plunged from a bridge over the Nanaimo River in a bungy jump last weekend to celebrate her 70th birthday.

“That’s the scariest thing I’ve ever done,” she told to the News Leader Pictorial a few days after the jump.

“I felt so much fear and anxiety, but I told myself I could do it even though I didn’t want to,” she said.

“Now, I feel empowered. That’s another accomplishment from my bucket list.”

Before the 150-foot plunge at the Nanaimo River’s WildPlay Element Park, Gaucher tucked a picture of the son lost in a motor vehicle accident 12 years ago into a pocket “so he jumped with me” and smoothed “Kitty” duct tape across her mouth “to keep my dentures in.”

The breast cancer survivor wore a pink Believe tTshirt as she followed jumps by daughter Nova and grandson Mitch, a Camosun College student.

About 40 relatives and friends waving signs turned out under sunny skies Saturday to encourage grandmother Gaucher to ful¿ll her dream.

Among them were parents from the licensed day care she ran in Victoria and a surprise carload from Kitimat.

“It was the biggest shock when we drove up and saw my adopted son Noel, his wife Michelle and their daughter Brandy, who drove the round trip of 1,800 miles to support me,” she said.

Another surprise was that WildPlay unexpectedly gave her the jump as a birthday gift and asked her to sign a model release to allow photos to be used by the company. She was pleased on both counts, she says.

“She did really well,” said partner Richard Colley proudly.

The retired couple has lived in the Echo Heights area of Chemainus for ¿ve years.

“There was no pain, it’s a surprisingly gentle spring back,” explained Gaucher, who says she didn’t have to train because she’s in good shape.

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Kitty Gaucher celebrated her 70th birthday Saturday by making a huge leap of faith at the Bungy Zone above the Nanaimo River.

Gaucher says falling in love with Colley and travelling “all over the place” have been memorable bucket list milestones.

Another item she remembers fondly is swimming with dolphins in Hawaii and the Caribbean.

“That was so calm and gentle. This was so different.”

Another bucket list item is to try dragon boating. She recently signed up with Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas and will apply to pose nude in their next diva calender.

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“It’s just ice cream on a bad cake,” charges Duncan’s Ann Dusseault, the woman who helped spearhead a petition calling on the government to abandon its plans to computer test drivers over 80.

The petition was introduced by MLA Bill Routley in the legislature last November.

In fact, Dusseault created

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The unfamiliar on-screen test frightened some seniors unused to computers.

“There are a number of things in the government announcement that are not acceptable,” said septuagenarian Dusseault about upcoming changes to the the ¿ve-year-old provincial DriveABLE program.

The government recently announced people failing their computer assessment will be offered a free onroad evaluation. As well, mobile units will service rural communities, and more DriveABLE centres will be opened. Those who failed more than six months ago must see their doctor before they can be reassessed.

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She is not satisÄed with program changes announced last week. to recover those licenses, they had to pay $300-plus for an on-road test.

“I’m a hundred per cent in favour of testing if a doctor feels it’s necessary. It’s the location and method that’s driving me crazy,” Dusseault says, describing the whole system as Àawed.

“These changes don’t solve the major problems.”

She’s adamant testing must be in the driver’s own car and in the community the driver lives in. Currently, a Duncan resident has to go to Victoria for the test, and there’s no guarantee that will change.

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Dusseault advises seniors to discuss the situation surrounding driver testing with their doctor as soon as possible.

She’s also calling for restrictive licenses that could set mileage limits and daylight driving only.

“The government must make scienti¿c information available to prove the veracity of the data surrounding older drivers before anything else is done,” she contends.

“And ask seniors what we think should happen.

We need clear, concise rules.”

MLA Bill Routley is gathering more signatures to take to the legislature before the end of the current session.

The new DriveABLE rules are another example of the government’s mismanagement of seniors’ driving, the MLA says.

“This is simply a BandAid approach to a system that’s caused seniors outrageous anxiety.”

Routley says he’s had people come to his of¿ce talking about moving to other provinces because they failed the computer test.

“Yes, there should be testing, but it should apply to everyone equally.”

Dusseault says she’d like to see more driver upgrading programs for seniors.

BCAA workshops for older drivers are available in several B.C. communities, says Cowichan Community Police’s Carol-Ann Rolls.

She’s hoping there’ll be one coming up soon locally.

“We know they’re popular. More than 100 people registered at the last one, and we had a turnout of about 70,” she said.

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Seniors Good Life Learning to live with the pain

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And Lindstrom should know.

After becoming ill in 1993 her pain became all encompassing, says the ¿bromyalgia sufferer.

“It takes over your movements, your thoughts, your sleep, or lack thereof. Your energy is nil, and you go from doctor to doctor, from specialists to specialists to get some answers,” Lindstrom says.

“When you ¿nally do get an answer and are happy that ¿nally there is a reason for all the pain, you hear the word — ¿bromyalgia — and ‘I’m sorry, you’ll just have to live with it.’”

“It just about kills your spirit. It hits all ages.”

So when Lindstrom heard about a four-day workshop held in Duncan last year that would teach her how to manage chronic pain she jumped at the chance to go. The workshop also taught her how she could educate others by facilitating the course herself.

“It taught me hope, reason and understanding; how to pace myself — lots of coping skills,” she said.

She and good friend Jean MacGregor will facilitate a six-session chronic pain self-management workshop for adults at Cowichan Lake Arena beginning April 5 on consecutive Thursdays.

“It’s open to adults for any kind of ongoing pain. Family members and friends are welcome,” explained Lindstrom.

As a student, McGregor suffered a cracked vertebra from what she calls “silly accidents with horrendous rami¿cations.”

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She used plain aspirin for 37 years to reduce the pain until aspirin toxicity two years ago landed her in hospital when a second vertebra collapsed and she upped the aspirin dosage.

“The course has changed my life to the extent that when a third vertebra collapsed earlier this year I was much stronger physically, more knowledgeable and quite unstressed about the whole thing,” she says.

The free course comes from University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging, whose facilitators trained Lindstrom and MacGregor.

For six Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. the interactive workshop will help participants address emotional and physical problems and the trauma that comes with a change of life.

Attendees can expect to learn to understand and manage symptoms; deal with stress and dif¿cult emotions; learn to safely maintain physical activ-

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“We want to reach the people out there who really need the help,” says Lindstrom.

“The chronic pain workshop gives people hope, and that’s why I do it.”

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Lang launches from the Showroom Thursday Roots-pop singer Stef Lang returns to the Duncan Garage Showroom March 29 with her single Paper Doll.

That song from the Vancouver-based player is getting play on MuchMusic as Ladysmith-raised Lang continues seeking stardom.

Lang’s September 2010 Showroom visit earned 8.5 chords out of 10 from the News

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Those high marks followed the roots-rocker performing her national hit Mr. Immature.

It was joined by a dozen strong works by Lang and her band.

“Lang, 23, has signed a publishing deal with Nettwerk One/Milk Music and released two EPs (Birth, Blood and Bravery), her full-length album

The Underdog, and iTunes singles Burn All Your Ships, and What We Gonna Do. Her songs Diamonds and Straitjacket have been featured on the teen-drama show Degrassi, and on the TV crime series Rookie Blue.

Her show is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Duncan Garage Showroom. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Shawnigan Lake School Greases the skids for theatre fans The word: Timeless appeal of high school romance makes play a favourite for audiences and students of all generations Peter W. Rusland

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Julie Ann Patton plays Sandy and Alex Swainson plays Danny in Shawnigan Lake School’s production of Grease during a rehearsal at the Cowichan Theatre.

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But the actor playing lead greaser Danny Zuko in Shawnigan Lake School’s version doesn’t care.

The 1950s appeal of Grease is timeless, he explained.

“It’s about high school and teenagers growing up, but in a different time ,” said Swainson, 17, “and that’s the appeal.

“In some ways, most people can relate to it.”

Grease slides into the Cowichan Theatre for next Thursday’s premier under musicaldirector Shannon Tyrrell, who agreed.

“Many of these kids grew up listening to this music, which is from their parents’ generation,” she emailed the News Leader Pictorial from Costa Rica.

“This show deals with topics close to the hearts of teenagers — relationships, cliques, trying to ¿t in, cool cars, bad cafeteria food, kids from the ‘other school,’ broken hearts...”

She’s thrilled about Grease’s live accompaniment by seven players.

“They’re all locals and fantastic players, many of whom were born during this era and seem to have the various musical styles of the ‘50s in their blood,” said Tyrrell.

It helps having a musical hot-rod loaded of singable songs known to millions.

Director Gregg Perry’s version sports a 40member cast. He backed the idea that Grease is geared to rebels without a cause to party.

“Even when the movie came out, we were nostalgic for the ‘50s, and the income that allowed us to rebel at a safe level — we could be naughty without being dangerous,” Perry said.

“It’s fun and energetic, and you can put a lot into it,” summed Swainson.

Still, the Grade 12 student has plenty of work to do before opening night.

“I was in dance for ¿ne arts, but I’ve never sung before.”

Depicting Danny opposite girlfriend Sandy (Julie-Anne Patton) has Swainson “pretty stoked.”

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“The big challenge is singing and projecting normality of my character — Danny’s not that much different than the average teenager; there’s nothing distinctly weird about him,” he said, noting his favourite tune is Greased Lightin’.

It’s Perry’s favourite too.

Other popular numbers made famous by young movie stars John Travolta (Danny), Olivia Newton-John (Sandy) and their gang include You’re The One That I Want, We Go Together, and Beauty School Drop Out. “We have some great “Whenever I ask singers this year who have been working hard students what to master the notes and play we should style of the show’s music,” said Tyrrell. do, their ¿rst “Many were also reply is Grease.” involved in the Cowichan Music Festival.

Two of our leads have been asked to attend the provincials as observers: Grace Miller-Day (playing Jan), and Bongani Msubo (Sonny and Teen Angel).”

Perry was also pumped about answering perennial student demands for the musical boasting a 21-foot jukebox set, a prop car, costumes from New York, and choreography

by Kelli McLeod.

“Whenever I ask students what play we should do next year, their ¿rst reply is Grease,” he said. “’What’s what your second-favourite show?’ They shrug their shoulders. This is the year we can lay the request to rest.”

Grease also matches Perry’s roster of student talent allowing solos, duets and group numbers.

Meanwhile, Swainson passed along an invitation to Travolta — rumoured to have a home on Salt Spring Island — to take in the show.

“Maybe he’ll drop by.”

Perry

Your ticket What: Shawnigan Lake School’s Grease When: March 29 to 31, 7:30 p.m.

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Gord 250-743-6960 Thursday Farmers Market: the afternoon, after work local market in South Cowichan opens for a second season, 2 to 7 pm., outdoors in the Cattle Barn at Fairgrounds across from Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue in Cobble Hill Village. Info at thursdayfarmersmarket@yahoo.ca, or 250-510-8343.

The Brains: Montreal’s best psychobilly band, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Celebrate Diversity! a fun, free event to celebrate the diversity of the Cowichan region.

Pinpoint your homeland on a world map. Refreshments and conversation, noon to 3 p.m., RBC Royal Bank, 395 Trunk Rd. For more, call 250-7483112.

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Luncheon: doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch served at noon, Eagles Hall, Boys Road.

Tickets $10 at the Canadian Cancer Society office, 100-394 Duncan Street. Call 250-7464134.

Taking Hospice: the Cowichan Valley Hospice hosts its 2012 annual general meeting with an evening filled with gratitude, reflection, and conversation in celebration of our community hospice, doors open at 6: 30 p.m. meeting at 7 p.m.

Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd Cowichan Bay. Art by the Sea Drawing Exhibition: The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is pleased to showcase the art work completed by the students who participated in the first Art by the Sea workshop facilitated by award-winning art teacher and educator Lynda Faulks, 7 to 9 p.m. The next workshop will be on Wednesday mornings from April 11 to June 6.

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Dr. Allison Rees: a parent educator and family counsellor speaks on how to sidestep power struggles with children of all ages a Cowichan Valley District Parent Advisory Council parent education workshop 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Quamichan Middle School. Call 250-7436937 for information.

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Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Dance: to the music of Reese Vink, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., Duncan. Tickets $8.

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Short plays to be performed on the outdoor, Duncan citycentre stage on Saturday, July 14, 2012.

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HUNTER, John passed away peacefully, March 21, 2012. He was born on Sept 24 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. John and his 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Mom and Dad all emigrated to Toronto in 1954. John is predeceased by his Dad in 1958, his Mom in 1987, his brother Bill in 1997, and wife Ruby in 2004. He is survived by his brother Norman (Maureen) sister Betty (Fred) in Toronto. His sister Grace (Bert) of White Rock, his step-daughter Sandra (Bob) in Victoria, also many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and a great great granddaughter in Nova Scotia. The memorial service was held at Sand's Funeral Home in Duncan BC on March 21. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donation may be made to Cairsmore Place in Duncan.

KELLER, Roland John Died of prostate cancer on March 20, 20l2, at Cowichan Hospital.

He was born in Winterborne, Ontario on November l0, l932. Roly attended school in Elmira, Ontario, then Queen's University, graduating in Mechanical Engineering. His working career was with Shell Oil. He was predeceased by father Kenneth Keller and mother Margaret Keller and a younger brother, Kenneth.

He is survived by his wife Helen, son John (Jan) and daughter Ann Desaulniers. Grandchildren are Justin, Jasmine, Noah, Nathaniel, Jackson, and Sierra. His sister Jacqueline Pletsch and brother Michael (Anne) survive him.

Roly enjoyed sports, playing hockey in Elmira for several teams and at Queen's as well. Skiing, boating and,after moving to Cowichan Valley spending many happy hours at the golf course. Wilderness camping and canoeing were more of his pastimes.

He was a loving, patient father and grandfather, and was very proud of his many offspring.

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DEATHS

DEATHS KLASSEN, Arlene Anne Sept. 25, 1934 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mar. 16, 2012

Arlene passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Peter, son Ken (Jessie), daughters Kathy (Ross) with their children Denise and Jake, and Elaine (Todd) and their children Shaune and Sara, as well as her sister Ila Mae. There will be a gathering to celebrate the life of Arlene held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 375 Brae Road, on Saturday, March 31 at 11:00am. If wishing, donations may be made to the Cowichan Hospice Society. The family extends their thanks to the staff at Cowichan District Hospital and Cairnsmore Place.

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DEATHS

DEATHS

H.W. Dorothy Selzler (nee Stanhope) February 12, 1924 - March 19, 2012 We are saddened to announce the passing of Dorothy. She will be deeply missed by her family.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Lee Selzler, her daughter Virginia Horrocks (Delbert) and sons, John Booth (Charlene) and Peter Booth and brother Hugh Stanhope (Cynthia). She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Nicole, Kimberly, Colin, Trevor, Roy, Taylor, Megan, and two great-grandchildren, Justin and Nathan.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 19,20, 21 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds Call 310.3535

INFORMATION

COWICHAN SECONDARY DRY GRAD COMMITTEE asks for your bottle/can recycling donations. Please recycle at Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot on Norcross Rd under the name Cowichan Senior Secondary Dry Grad 2012. Thank you in advance for your donations!!!

INFORMATION

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts.

Community Welcome David Diana Pam

Baby & Community Pat 250-748-6740 250-746-4236 Pam 250-749-4165 250-246-4463 Business & Professional 250-749-4165 Welcome: Myrna 250-746-1977 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

FUNERAL HOMES

FUNERAL HOMES

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Originals Onlyâ&#x20AC;? ďŹ ne art show and sale will be held on Aug.,11th & 12th, 2012 at the Comox Marina. This is an EXTRA SPECIAL show as it is our 10th anniversary!

We want to make it a huge success!

Registrations are now being accepted with the deadline of June 30, 2012 for notiďŹ cation of cancellation.

This unique outdoor event is open to ďŹ ne artists living on Vancouver Island, the surrounding outer islands and Powell River.

Please share this information with your friends and act now by going to the Originals Only website at www.originalsonly.ca

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We know there are hundreds of singles in our community.

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Canadian Corporation backing Questions? PHONE OR COME INTO THE OFFICE AT CORONATION AND BRAE. Local people supporting the Cowichan Valley.

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PERSONALS

PERSONALS

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Family man, will travel. Reply to File A970, c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of Harvey John August Elbe aka Harvey J.A. Elbe and Harvey Elbe, deceased, formerly of 6045 Chippewa Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 5P5 Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Harvey John August Elbe aka Harvey J.A. Elbe and Harvey Elbe, deceased, under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Dean Harvey Tyson Elbe c/o Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, at Suite 500 - North Tower, 5811 Cooney Rd., Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1, on or before May 8, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

DATED at Richmond, British Columbia this 19th day of March, 2012.

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A celebration of life will be held at the Unitarian Church, 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, on March 30th at 2pm.

In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the Nanaimo Hospice Society.

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Dragon boating is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LOST: BLACK ladies wallet with blue and purple dragonflies, in the Pizza Hut parking lot on the evening of March 19, 2012. Would like back my two memory cards (important events captured), full of pictures. Please return, no questions asked. Call Amy (250)710-5854 or return to RCMP. Thank you.

ATTENTION BUSINESS owners. Fully automated Payday Loan Kiosks now available.

Minimum investment $14,995 Visit www.Qcash.ca or call toll free at 1-855-279-9442.

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

TRAVEL

Please drop off resume at Fabricland, attention: Sharon Henderson.

HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

One of BC’s largest Auto Groups is seeking a fully qualified and experienced

BUSINESS MANAGER Successful candidate should posses the following key attributes: • Excellent communication skills • Attention to detail • The ability to multitask in our fast paced environment • Place an emphasis on team harmony • Understand the importance of customer satisfaction • Be willing to “go the extra mile” …EVERYDAY!

Structures

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TENDERS

TENDERS

Job Description

WELDING/FABRICATOR

Position Summary: Performs a wide range of duties within the plant including but not limited to: welding and fabricating while maintaining good housekeeping and with regard to safety regulations on the shop floor.

INVITATION TO TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH COWICHAN MUNICIPAL HALL ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS Sealed tenders in separate envelopes marked "Tender for Municipal Hall Addition and Renovations” will be received by the undersigned at the offices of The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan until 2:00 p.m. local time of May 9, 2012, and shall be opened in public at that time.

Surespan Structures provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or any other status or activity is strictly prohibited, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.

Additionally, our Company is committed to addressing patterns of employment which indicate women and/or minority groups are underrepresented or underutilized in job groups at our facilities through the establishment and maintenance of our affirmative action program. Pre-Employment Drug Screen may be required.

Job Requirements: • Qualifications (Education/Experience) and Required Skills: • Forklift and Crane Operators experience • Capable of passing required physical examination • Able to speak, read, and comprehend English • Knowledge of how to read and interpret shop/engineering drawings • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills • Needs to have strong leadership abilities and be comfortable in group work environment.

• Knowledge of basic tools and have good working mechanical aptitude • CWB ticket an asset • Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication) • Good attendance and positive attitude is a must

The Works to be constructed under this Contract generally includes construction of an addition and renovations to the Municipal Hall located at 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan BC. Tender Documents may be obtained from the offices of The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan at 7030 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan BC, or Stantec Architecture at 400 - 655 Tyee Road, Victoria, BC, commencing Wednesday, March 28, 2012 after 10:00 a.m., upon payment of the sum of two hundred ($200.00) dollars including HST, which is not refundable.

Payment for these documents should be made to Stantec Architecture Ltd. The Tender Documents may also be examined at the Engineering Department of the District of North Cowichan Municipal Hall; the offices of the Construction Association of Victoria, 1075 Alston Street, Victoria, BC; the Mid Island Construction Association, 3-1850 Northfield Road, Nanaimo, BC; and on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/open.dll/welcome A mandatory site meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, as described in the Tender Documents.

Tender enquiries will be accepted in writing only and should be directed to Mr. Dean Paterson of Stantec Architecture at 400 - 655 Tyee Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6X5, FAX: (250) 382-0514, E-mail: dean.paterson@stantec.com Tenderers are required to submit with their Tender, a Tender Deposit in the form of a Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Sum. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide a Labour and Material Payment Bond, and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Tender Sum. Tenders not containing a Tender Deposit will be rejected.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Mark Ruttan, Director of Administration The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan Box 278, 7030 Trans Canada Highway Duncan, BC, V9L 3X4

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HELP WANTED

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CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yellowknife has a vacancy for a Building Inspector II. For more information on this position, including salary and benefits, please refer to our web page at: www.yellowknife.ca. Submit resumes by April 5, 2012, quoting #220-139U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

HELP WANTED

is seeking an eager, knowledgeable quilter who has a desire to provide excellent customer service and also work as a team player. Full time position including weekends.

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.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

7030 Trans Canada Hwy Box 278, Duncan, BC V9L 3X4 Ph: 250-746-3100 Fax: 250-746-3133 www.northcowichan.ca

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

is looking for YOU! 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

CALL LARA NOW

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Need some extra money?

Have a reliable vehicle?

Like working outdoors in all types of weather?

Available on Wednesdays and Fridays?

We require adult relief carriers in the Chemainus.

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

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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

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HELP WANTED 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.

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

LOOKING for full/part time night shift workers for all 7Elevens in Duncan. Benefits.

Experience not necessary, training provided. Please bring resumes to the Government St. store.

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

OFFICE WORKER 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

HELP WANTED

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL CARPENTER – EXPERIENCED 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

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FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069.

HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area.

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

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

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DRAFTING & DESIGN

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* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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LANDSCAPING

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STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

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TRANSPORTATION

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

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

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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

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

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LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, large yard, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, laundry. $560.

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

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

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.

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.

SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, util’s internet & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.

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CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious duplex. 3bed/2bath 6 appliances. $900/month. Contact Rick 250-246-1859

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.

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Avail now. Call (250) 416-0053 after 6pm.

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.

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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.

MILL BAY, main floor of country home, beautiful ocean views, priv patio, shared utils, $950 mo. Call 250-743-5090.

CHEMAINUS: 1/2 duplex in town, 3-4 bdrms, 3 bath, F/P, all appls, $1200 utils incld.

Avail Apr. 1. (250)246-1546.

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. $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.

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.

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

CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. Small pet ok. $650.

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COBBLE HILL, cute 2bdrm home, new carpets, 4appls, fenced 1/4 acre, ns, Apr.1 Refs. $975. 250-743-7817.

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2 BDRM, 4 appl, NS, pet negotiable, Somenos & Hwy 18, Avail now, $650 + utilities.

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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.

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

DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, on bus route. 14 X 70, 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet adult park, pets OK. $850 mo. Signing bonus. Call (250)246-8318

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

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.

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STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20x24 $4798. 25x30 $5998. 30x42 $8458. 32x58 $12,960.

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NEW STORE OPENING in Duncan! 134 Second St. DVD’s $3, newer & vintage clothing, electronics & more!

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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 duplex, near hospital, new flooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail April 1st. Call 778-422-0078.

DUNCAN, 3 bed suite, incl’s F/S,W/D. Ref’s & credit check required. $795/mo + util’s.

(250)748-7808, leave msg.

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.

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.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880.

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.

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:

CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail. April 1st. Call (250)246-1546.

COBBLE HILL: 1 bdrm, spacious, grd level, 1 acre, sep ent, F/S, shrd W/D. N/S, N/P. $700 incl utils. (250)710-2876 DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $795+ utils. NS/NP, no parties. Call 250-701-3213.

EXECUTIVE 1-bdrm Quamichan lakeview, private deck, for quiet & responsible tenant, Absolutely NS/NP. $795 incl utils. April 1st. 250-748-1163 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 Modern 1 bdrm, private garden entry, safe, quiet location.

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Lrg 1 bdrm + den, lrg bathtub, large yard, quiet neighbourhood, all utils incl’d, $750 mo.

Avail immed. (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.

WANTED TO RENT 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

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Rasmussen’s swan song Instructors Avery Gibson and Maegan Kuruvita keep an eye on the progress of Rayne Hankins and Olive Kiruiro, as they work out during the Cougar Wrestling Camp at Queen of Angels School. The camp was run during spring break as a fundraiser for Gibson, Kuruvita, Hannah Lauridsen, Nolan Mitchell and Gobind Sall of the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club who are attending the national championships in New Brunswick during April.

Phased out: Valley skaters energized for final Courtenay competition after 36 years Don Bodger

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Kerry Park’s Kathleen Whittome shows great expression.

owichan Valley skaters ¿gured they might as well give it their very best in the last Barbara Rasmussen competition ever.

The B.C. and Yukon section is restructuring all competitions and the event that’s been running 36 years in Courtenay will no longer be on the calendar.

Kerry Park Skating Club’s Kathleen Whittome was busy on the sec-

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ond day of the three-day competition. She skated in the Bronze Interpretive event, placing second, and also claimed fourth in the Junior Bronze women’s 13 and older division.

Melanie Whittome took ¿fth place in PreIntroductory Interpretive and also came fourth in pre-Preliminary women’s Group 5 the previous day behind teammate Sheryl Sizer, who was second, and ahead of ¿fth-place teammate Deryn Hotel.

Group 2 of the Pre-Preliminary women’s event had Kerry Park’s Taya Deschenes in ninth place.

Aleesha Norton was ninth and Hailey Deschenes 10th in Group 4.

Mia Luna claimed a silver medal for Performance Group 4 on the ¿nal day.

Duncan Skating Club had four competitors in Pre-Preliminary women’s freeskate. Peyton Kong ¿nished seventh in Group 2, Haley Dragicevich was second and Jenna Batty ninth in Group 3, and Stephanie Hleck earned third place in Group 4.

Duncan skaters Sonja McCormack and Rebecca Sanders were silver medalists in Group 6 and Megan Lassche did the same in Group 7 of the Performance program.

Fuller Lake Skating Club’s duo of Jazmin and Joshua Wheeler was ¿rst in the Pre-Preliminary dance.

Performance silvers went to Lucy Street, Sophie Dawe, Taelor Lewis and Joshua Wheeler.

In Pre-Preliminary women’s freeskate, Brielle Varasteh came 10th and Jazmin Wheeler 11th in Group 1 while Adriana Openshaw and Kaitlyn Lacerte were seventh and eighth, respectively, in Group 3.

Preliminary women’s competition had Danika Hakala in eighth place and Caiden Varasteh ninth for Group 1. Paris Hanke came ¿fth in Group 2.

Amber Ree placed ¿fth in Junior Bronze women’s 12 and younger competition and also fourth in Introductory Interpretive.

Sarah Kedves skated to second place in the Juvenile women’s event.

The Cowichan Lake Skating Club did not have any of its members entered in the event.

The ¿nal competition of the season is the Vancouver Island Skate International. taking place April 13 to 15 in Parksville.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Fans bear down to offer their support to worthwhile causes

Got a sports story? email sports@cowichannewsleader.com phone 250-746-4471

CAPITALS

The Cowichan Valley Capitals’ Super Fans always dig deep.

More than 800 Telus critters and teddy bears were thrown onto the ice at Cowichan Arena Dec. 10 for the Salvation Army kids at Christmas.

Funds were then raised through Telus critter sales at the game and during the next few weeks at Cowichan Sound and Cellular stores throughout

the valley.

A cheque for $660 was presented by Corinne de Lange of Cowichan Sound and Cellular and Stew Gordon of the Cowichan Valley Capitals to Colleen Fuller, manager of the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. Caps’ fans truly made a difference by supporting the Salvation Army’s kids at Christmas and the Cowichan Valley Food Basket Society.

Playoff series a classic from start to Änish Great hockey: It’s hard to beat the effort put out by both teams Don Bodger

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t was unpredictable, exciting, feisty at times and wildly entertaining — a showcase of the B.C. Hockey League at its best.

The Coastal Conference semi¿nal playoff series that ended with the Surrey Eagles beating the Cowichan Valley Capitals 3-2 in overtime Saturday night in Surrey clearly had fans thirsting for more. Two very good and evenly-matched teams battled hard through seven games in nine nights, but only one team could advance.

Surrey was clearly thanking its lucky stars while the Caps were left knowing they did their very best.

“It was such a great series,’’ said Surrey coach Matt Erhart. “It really could have gone either way.’’

The pace of the play was fast and furious from start to ¿nish. Mistakes made along the way were par for the course considering the fatigue the players must have been feeling.

“There’s going to be some physical breakdowns, some mental breakdowns,’’ conceded Erhart.

“I think it’s only ¿tting it went into overtime in Game 7.’’

This was technically only the ¿rst playoff round, but more like the second with only four teams in each conference qualifying this year.

Surrey went three rounds last year before losing to Powell River. The teams are currently playing a rematch for the conference title.

It will be a hard act to follow the drama of the Cowichan-Surrey clash, mainly because “everybody was fresh,’’ Erhart said.

“The last three games were all one-goal games. That shows how good the hockey is. You de¿nitely saw the speed and excitement when two good teams go at it.’’

“We did all we could do,’’ said Caps’ associate coach and general manager Jim Ingram after returning home Sunday morning. “We felt we left everything on the ice.’’

The Caps put the pressure on during the early stages of overtime in the ¿nal game, but to no avail.

“We took it to them pretty good in overtime,’’ said Ingram. “Other than their goal, they weren’t in our end. We had four pretty dangerous shots.’’

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Caps’ captain Devin Gannon prepares to take a slash but keeps motoring into the Eagles’ zone during Game 5 in Surrey.

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Over the long haul, “we certainly gave ourselves something to be proud of,’’ said Ingram. “As far as the league goes, that was Andrew Leong, Garrett Smith without question the match-up of A perplexed looking Surrey goalie Andrew Hunt, above, ponders what happened after being beaten on a long shot from the ¿rst round.’’ inside his own blueline by Caps’ defenceman Vinny Muto for the overtime winner in Game 6 at Cowichan Arena. Despite This was predicted to be a close this blunder, Hunt was a standout in the series. Caps’ goalie Derek Dun, above left, also rose to the occasion with great series, with Ingram’s words after performances in Games 5 through 7. Below, Surrey’s Beau Orser and the Caps’ Keyler Bruce battle for the puck. the ¿rst game resonating at the end.

“It’s going to be one shot winnertake-all by the time it’s all said and done,’’ he said at the time.

“I should have picked a lottery ticket that day, too,’’ he said later of his amazingly accurate assessment.

“We had similar styles. It was just too close to call.’’

The end is still never easy to accept, no matter when it comes.

“We had such a good group of kids,’’ said Ingram. “That’s the hardest part and gave you a lump in the throat and some tears.

“It was such a good year and there seems to be a bit of a buzz.’’

Caps’ majority owner Stew Gordon was there for the ¿nale in Surrey. He loved the character of the Cowichan players and the support shown by Caps’ fans who made the trip.

“I wouldn’t miss it,’’ said Gordon. “Some pretty good hockey. I’m really happy.

“It was just a great clean game. We should have won it to be honest with you. It’s just life.

“All you have to do is be positive. When you lose and give a good effort, who gives a (damn).’’

Watching the series was one thing, but you can just imagine what it regular-season appearances, scores twice as the Eagles win 4-1 in was like being a player.

Surrey.

“It’s a little bit shocking to realize your junior career is over,’’ said GAME 3: The Caps return to Cowichan Arena and beat the Eagles Caps’ forward Brett Knowles, who led the league in playoff scoring 5-2 on a hat trick by captain Devin Gannon. last year with 23 points in 15 games for Salmon Arm and was doing GAME 4: Surrey’s Sean McGovern scores on a third-period it again with 11 points through seven games for Cowichan. penalty shot and Brandon Tanev adds a shorthanded marker, as the “It was awesome, a very intense series. Both teams battled hard. I Eagles win a wild one at Cowichan Arena 7-5. don’t think anyone can say someone had to lose. It is what it is. You GAME 5: The Caps stay alive with a 2-1 in in Surrey. Matt Brown have to enjoy what you had.’’ scores the winner at 8:38 of the third period.

Knowles utilized his experience to dig the Caps out of some tough GAME 6: It’s another crazy night at Cowichan Arena. Surrey’s spots in the series.

Devon Toews scores on another penalty shot, but one of the strangest “I think it makes a difference,’’ he said. “Experience always helps goals ever scored in the BCHL trumps that. Caps’ defenceman Vinny in anything.’’

Accounts of all seven games can be found in separate stories on our Muto sends the puck toward the Surrey net from inside his own bluewebsite at www.cowichannewsleader.com. For those who missed it, line while shorthanded in overtime and it goes past goalie Andrew Hunt for a 5-4 Caps’ win. “I didn’t say anything to him (Hunt),’’ said here’s a synopsis of what happened: GAME 1: The Caps come back twice to tie in the third period, but Erhart. “He’s the kind of kid that bounces back pretty quickly.’’

GAME 7: Brett Knowles forces overtime, scoring with just one give up goals less than a minute later each time in a 4-3 loss at Surrey minute left in regulation time, but Tanev breaks the Caps’ hearts with in the opener. the overtime winner at 3:42.

GAME 2: Beau Orser, who didn’t register a single goal during 51

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DBA still appealing to masses

Provincial Tier 1 tough

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uncan Basketball Association now enlists many players whose parents were once members of the organization.

The DBA has long stood the test of time as a great avenue for the better young players to spend more time on the court and for those who just enjoy the game recreationally.

“We’re looking for anybody interested in playing, regardless of the skill level,’’ said Mike Goulden, who has served as DBA president for the last decade.

The season just wrapped up with a jamboree at the Island Savings Centre gym, but plans are already being made to keep the DBA rolling forward when the next campaign begins in the fall.

The total number of players has held steady in the 110-120 range for all the divisions combined.

“The numbers were actually fairly decent, especially when you see the numbers and the trends in the schools,’’ said Goulden.

“We need to have a big push in the

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It’s a family affair, as Tyler Hudson drives to the basket, above, with cousins Rachel and Nathan Bates in the vicinity and Jordy Frost breaking up the reunion. Below, Jordan Cole controls the ball with Noah Charles defending. younger age group. We were down in numbers there.’’

The association offers divisions for senior (Grades 8 and 9, plus up to Grade 10 for girls), junior (Grades 6 and 7), minis (Grades 4 and 5) and micros (Grades 2 and 3).

The latter group is where the numbers seem to Àuctuate the most.

“This is the age group they’re coming into basketball,’’ said Goulden. “It’s the ¿rst year they can play.’’

The mandate of blending skill, development and fun remains ¿rmly in place. Those who want to take their talents to a higher level have an opportunity to do that in the schools.

A full slate of games and practices is held during the season. Goulden advises watching the newspaper for the association’s registration.

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sland champion Cowichan Valley rep hockey teams needed to elevate the play substantially for provincial tournaments. That proved easier said then done.

Both the Cowichan Valley Midget and Peewee Tier 1 Capitals went winless at Kelowna and Langley, respectively, but at least put some ties on the board so they didn’t go away empty-handed.

“It was good for the guys, good experience,’’ said midget coach Ryan Trudgeon.

“They learned a lot.’’

Two games on the ¿rst day of the tournament resulted in 6-1 and 7-1 losses to Kamloops and Kelowna, respectively.

Brady Lundahl scored the lone goal against Kamloops, with assists to Chris Carpentier and Kyle Green. Jesse Jenks started in net but was pulled after four goals.

“It wasn’t really a 6-1 game,’’ Trudgeon said of the opener.

His team hadn’t played in two weeks since a couple of exhibitions against Saanich after winning the island title.

The lone goal against Kelowna came from Jeremy Breeze on assists to Riley Malvena and Graham Winship. Adam Sandhu started in net and was pulled after ¿ve goals despite an unbelievable performance to keep his team in the game.

“It took the guys about two periods to get back into game speed,’’ said Trudgeon. “That kind of hurt us at the start.

After the second game, we started playing game speed again.’’

The Caps had a 3-1 lead on Abbotsford in their next game, but ended up losing 6-3. The team ran into penalty trouble and Landen Bodger went out with an injury.

Winship (2) and Chayse Elzinga scored the goals. Brendan Gowanlock had two assists.

Prince George won the tournament with a 6-0 victory over Kamloops in the ¿nal, but the champs had a hard time with the Caps in a 5-3 decision.

“We had a good game against them,’’ said Trudgeon.

Gowanlock, Lundahl and Elzinga scored goals. The three Nicks — Boyd, Hayes and Marshall — all picked up assists along with Elzinga.

The last game brought a 4-4 tie against Richmond. Goals came from Green, Josh Anderson, Winship and Boyd, who added an assist.

Sandhu preseved the tie, stopping a breakaway with 20 seconds left.

The peewees gave it their best, but the competition from teams in the larger centres was too tough.

“We didn’t have any expectations heading over there,’’ said coach Derek Topping. “We knew it was going to be dif¿cult for us to compete.’’

The ¿rst game against Coquitlam ended in a 10-5 loss.

“A lot of the games were closer than what the score ended up being,’’ said Topping.

Kyle Topping (2), Ben Berard, Dylan Hartl and Kei Lowes were the goalscorers.

The next game ended in a 9-3 loss to Langley, with Caps’ goals by Topping, Brendan Hogg annd Parker Bergstrom.

“Langley, they were a tough team,’’ said Derek Topping. “They took it to us.’’

The task wasn’t any easier in a 9-2 loss to Kelowna. Trey Watson and Hartl scored the Caps’ goals.

“That was one we stayed with Kelowna for quite some time,’’ said Topping.

A 4-4 tie with Prince George brought some satisfaction on a hat trick by Berard and single goal from Watson.

“It’s a game in my opinion we should have won,’’ said Topping. We outplayed them. They scored late to tie it.’’

The Caps had the dubious task of playing eventual champion North Shore Winter Club in their last game and lost 14-0.

“I think our goal as a coaching staff, we knew it was going to be a dif¿cult thing for them,’’ said Topping. “We wanted it to be a positive experience for them. They all left with their heads held high.’’

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aking third place out of 11 teams in the provincial Midget Tier 3 hockey tournament in Osoyoos was a great accomplishment for the Kerry Park

Islanders.

“We got what we deserved which was as high as we could have expected,’’ said Kerry Park coach Keith Chicquen.

There’s no way Kerry Park was going to ¿nish ahead of champion Kelowna and runner-up Prince Rupert, both superior teams according to Chicquen.

After seven games in six days, it took quite a toll on the players.

“The boys are pretty beat up,’’ Chicquen said.

Injuries ranged from a concussion to a broken rib to an ankle sprain.

Kerry Park beat South Okanagan 8-3, tied Whitehorse 2-2, edged Abbotsford 4-3, tied Kaslo 6-6 and lost 4-1 to Quesnel in round robin play.

Prince Rupert blanked Kerry Park 8-0 in the semi¿nals, but the team rebounded to beat Quesnel 3-1 in the third place game.

Chicquen noted Prince Rupert had a big, strong and skilled team that was highly disciplined.

Prince Rupert wound up losing 4-3 in overtime in the ¿nal to Kelowna while Kerry Park avenged its previous loss to Quesnel.

The team pulled through the injuries and attrition, with the entire bench digging deep to play a part in the outcome.

McLean Chicquen led the team in scoring for the tournament with six goals on a line with Jamie Jensen and Corey Peterson that contributed 22 points.

Dillon Porter and Ryan Paisley each had three goals. The defence made an offensive impact with goals from David Bittner, Kyle Laird and Braeden Poulsen.

The defensive effort was anchored by captain Matt Osmond and Jack Van Hell as well as ¿rst-year players Tony Martin and Laird. Goaltending was split between Jon Dayton and Leighton Williams, a 15-year-old rookie.

“Year-to-year you never know what you’re going to face,’’ summed up coach Chicquen. “We went to win, obviously.

We’re happy with third.’’

The team raised $11,000 for the trip.

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owichan Valley High School Gymnastics members qualifying for the provincial championships put on quite a show.

The theme for the team was Carpe Diem — seize the day — at Moscrop Secondary in Burnaby and that’s exactly what group members did, much to the delight of coach Rhonda Dale.

Level 2 had competition from 58 girls and Ariel Gamble of George Bonner wound up sixth on the beam and bars and seventh all-around.

Holly Ellison of Frances Kelsey placed sixth on the Àoor. Maddy Gareau of Mount Prevost and Megan Schneidmiller of Kelsey had strong showings in the top 15 of their events.

The Level 4 ¿eld consisted of 28 girls and Kristi Reynolds from Gulf Islands placed ¿fth on vault and sixth on Àoor.

Kaitlynn Woodard and Cassidy Fernandes of Cowichan Secondary were eighth on bars and ninth on beam, respectively.

Level 1 junior featured a ¿eld of 44 girls and Jade Canning of Bonner led the way for the valley contingent, placing fourth on the Àoor.

Leticia Taylor from Salt Spring Middle School secured third on vault, eighth on Àoor and sixth all-around. Charlotte McIntyre of Salt Spring Middle was also strong on the Àoor, narrowly missing the top eight.

Twyla Downey placed ninth on the Àoor in a ¿eld of 28 girls entered in Level 1 senior. Kelsey’s Georgia Bowdery ¿nished in the top half of the group in two events.

Wendy McAfee gave a great performance in Level 3. She just missed the top eight with a new vault.

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Adam Morris of Cowichan came fourth on rings, ¿fth on high bar, sixth on Àoor, seventh on vault and eighth on the pommel horse in Level 1.

Will Slang of Cowichan nabbed ¿rst on Àoor and third on vault in Level 2.

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Crew’s power doesn’t change

Tie like a loss to teams

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shoddy ¿eld didn’t do Cowichan LMG Pringle or Sooke Celtic any good in a key Div. 1 Vancouver Island Soccer League game Friday that ended in a 1-1 tie.

The Log in Sooke was in deplorable shape and neither side could get anything going toward the desired result. As a result, the tie cost Cowichan its chance at a ¿rst-ever regular-season title in Div. 1 and Sooke missed a berth in the provincial playdowns.

It was the best possible result for Gordon Head Applebee’s which clinched ¿rst place with a 14-3-1 record for 43 points while Cowichan settled for second, one point back at 13-2-3. The tie was also great news for Vic West, giving it the fourth B.C. Cup berth over Sooke.

Both Cowichan and Sooke had a lot to lose from a tie. And, unfortunately for both, that’s exactly what happened.

“The ¿eld was an absolute joke,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin.

“It was really, really frustrating. It wasn’t the beautiful game. It was an ugly game.’’

There was no grass on the pitch at all.

“It’s just all chewed up from past games,’’ said Martin.

“We knew it going in, but if you can’t play the game, what do you do?’’

Cowichan scored ¿rst at 15 minutes, with Ryan Andre converting a pass from Dave Seager.

Cowichan surrendered its ¿rst penalty shot in 22 games later in the half and

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Crew change isn’t about to happen anytime soon.

The Crew remains the power in a scaleddown Cowichan Women’s Football League and started the new season Sunday at McAdam Park with a 51-6 victory over the Alternative Forest Operations Wild¿re, formerly known as the ATeam and sporting a new look in black uniforms.

The league is down to six teams from nine, mainly due to older players retiring. Others who wanted to keep playing joined different teams.

“Hopefully, it makes the competition better, with more of the better players on less teams,’’ said Crew coach Pat Mould, who was inducted into the Western Canadian Flag Football Championships Hall of Fame in 2011.

Mould’s lineup has been affected in recent years by player pregnancies and this season is no different. Other key players who’ve moved away like Lauren Olson and Amanda Hallet will still play for the team on a casual basis whenever they’re around.

The Crew always seems to make enough additions to continue as the league’s elite team to compensate for its losses. Having Marilou Sullivan, who joined the team for last year’s Sun Bowl, on a fulltime basis ¿lls a huge hole.

“I think we’re going to do well this year,’’ said Mould.

“In the past the way the league is, I’m pretty con¿dent we’re going to do our thing.’’

The ultimate goal for the team is to challenge the powerful gals from Texas by the time the Sun Bowl rolls around.

The Crew spread the scoring around Sunday, with

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Passing target proves elusive for WildÄre quarterback Dieneke Pedersen, with the newly-redheaded Sam Stinson of the Crew in hot pursuit. touchdowns from Jessica Wikkerink, Alita Mattin, Janelle Mould, Sullivan, Ann Polman-Tuin and Kirstin Bains.

The Wild¿re had some offense going, but kept getting intercepted near the goal line. They ¿nally scored on a Jennifer Lewis TD and had interceptions from Jeannine Gaudreau and Keri Lynn McKelvie.

The Ravens were also big winners, beating the Sirens 39-0 on TDs by Lonnie-Lee Peters, Rikki Wylie, Steph Pietarinen, Jamie Russell and Veronica Smith.

Dana Thorne, Pam Hadikin and Smith added converts.

Hadikin and Smith also recorded interceptions while sacks came from Russell (3), Wylie and Smith.

The Law nipped the Matrix 13-12 in a barnburner.

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Mike Moon converted it for Sooke.

The penalty shot was about all Sooke had going in the ¿rst half, but things changed after the intermission.

“The second half, they came Andrew Leong/¿le out and I’ve got Ryan Andre scores for LMG to give them Pringle but it’s not enough credit, they to secure a league title for were a different the team. team,’’ said Martin.

Joel Wilson was forced to make some key saves in the Cowichan net.

“Both teams you could tell were trying to win,’’ said Martin.

But the conditions were a great equalizer.

“I think it’s just unfortunate we had to play on such a piece of crap ¿eld,’’ said Martin.

Cowichan had just beaten Sooke 4-0 four days earlier at Victoria’s Bear Mountain turf in the Jackson Cup semi¿nal.

Martin lamented it was sad to lose a rare chance at a league title.

“Guys on the team may never have a chance again,’’ he said. “Winning the league is so hard to do.’’

Cowichan still has a chance to claim its second straight Jackson Cup championship, going against Bays United Liquor Plus Sunday at 3 p.m. at Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park.

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