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he province will spend $8 million adding 5.4 kilometres of extra concrete medians on the Malahat Drive. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom announced during a press conference Thursday that when construction is complete, more than 40 per cent of the ‘Hat will be separated with median barrier. Five sections of the corridor will receive the barriers, with construction work scheduled to start next month and ¿nish in the fall. Other safety improvements include intersection upgrades at Finlayson Arm Road, Shawnigan Lake Road and the Malahat village, plus additional enforcement pullout areas, an advanced weather advisory system, and improved lighting, signage and
Malahat volunteer Äre chief Rob Patterson speaks at announcement of improvements to Malahat drive Thursday. roadside delineation. The safety improvements were motivated by a community-driven effort to reduce crashes on the busy corridor, plus a safety review conducted by the ministry and engineer experts. “I want to thank all of those who have contributed to our review of safety on the Malahat, particularly those law enforcement and safety advocates who passionately and respectfully voiced their concerns,” Lekstrom said in a prepared statement.
“There is some give and take, but immediately following the median barrier placement, there is some passing lane as well, so I think it will work,” he added at Thursday’s press conference. “It’s really focused on safety.” Cowichanian Chelsey Dollman was one of the safety advocates who played a signi¿cant role in pushing for the improvements after she created a petition and Facebook group about the issue. Ironically, she was almost in a collision on the Malahat Thursday
What is planned: • 2 km barrier between Tunnel Hill and Aspen Road (road will also be widened) • 1.4 km barrier north of Finalyson Arm Road (northbound passing lane removed) • 1 km barrier south of Shawnigan Lake Road (road will also be widened) • 500 m barrier between Spencer Road and just north of the new Leigh Road overpass • 400 m barrier north of West Shore Parkway (road will also be widened) • installation of a flashing beacon and intersection lighting, plus construction of a northbound acceleration lane at Finlayson Arm Road • construction of a southbound acceleration lane at Shawnigan Lake Road • construction of new acceleration and deceleration lanes, and enhanced signage, at Malahat Village (where the Malahat Mountain Inn is located) • additional measures to prevent southbound access at Summit Lookout, Arbutus rest area and the Rock Cut view point • additional enforcement pullout areas, enhanced lighting, an advanced weather warnign system and improved signage along the entire corridor
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morning as she travelled to the press conference. “Someone had stopped dead in the fast-lane to turn left,” she said. She thanked Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley for supporting her campaign to improve safety on the Malahat, and praised Lekstrom for making Malahat safety a priority. “They’re starting at the end of April with the minimal construction, and then through June, July and August is when we’ll see the actual barriers go in, so everything should be done by this fall,” she said. “I’m really impressed with the speed they’ve put into this.” Malahat Volunteer Fire Department chief Rob Patterson agreed. “The infrastructure that’s going to be in place shortly this year is going to help the motoring public over the Malahat,” he said. “From a ¿rst responder’s standpoint, we see these crossovers far too often. It’s going to improve safety for each and every one of us. “I don’t have to worry about cars crossing as often as they have in the past in the areas where we have had these time and time again.” — with a ¿le from Tom Fletcher
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Locals bilked of thousands by fraudsters using false QMS cheques Police say counterfeit cheques with Queen Margaret’s School’s logo and name stamped on them are circulating the Cowichan community. Some have already fallen victim to the scam — and have lost thousands of dollars. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesman Cpl. Kevin Day explained the scam starts with the counterfeit cheques, which are sent to Cowichanians. The scammers then call the individuals, purporting
to be investigators of an alleged embezzlement of funds through Western Union. “Individuals who received the cheques were asked by phone to cash the cheques, ranging in amounts from $3,950 to $9,950, and send money to a Western Union account, while keeping $250 for themselves in exchange for the trouble,” Day said. “There have been some victims who have cashed the cheques as instructed by the scammer and sub-
sequently forwarded funds to the fraudulent Western Union account. Those victims are now out several thousands of dollars.” Queen Margaret’s, which had been contacted by individuals who’d received the counterfeit cheques, advised the police of the fraud on Wednesday. “If you have received similar requests by phone it is likely a scam,” Day said. “One can protect themselves by calling the cheque issuer to confirm it is legitimate.”
Pumped out Barry’s Garage: After 90 years of filling the community with gas and gossip, Cobble Hill will no longer be able to fill ‘er up in town Ann Andersen
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obble Hill is losing a landmark. Two actually. Gas pumps, that is. After three generations of family ownership, the gas station at Barry’s Garage in Cobble Hill will close tomorrow. Soon, the two elderly pumps will be de-commissioned. But the village’s familiar red and green automotive garage topped by a vintage British American gas sign will live on. “It was time,” says Donna Barry who with husband Keith has owned the enterprise for 22 years. “We’re retiring.” Long-time employee Ian Tait mentored by Keith through a fouryear apprenticeship will keep up the automotive end of the business. After Gerry’s Ever since death in 1985, Teirney Patrick Barry — the garage known as Pat closed. Then — moved his blacksmith signs began apshop from pearing on the the end of Nightingale doors. Road to the growing Cobble Hill community in 1921, gas has been pumped there. The lone exception was when the whole complex was razed by ¿re in 1962 and for ¿ve years after Keith’s uncle Gerry died in 1985.
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“It was early Cobble Hill, and Pat had the ¿rst gas station,” explains Keith. He plucks one of many framed black and white photos from a wall in the cluttered of¿ce. “There’s Bonner’s store, then a house, and here’s the gas station across from the telephone of¿ce. The post of¿ce was at the end.” “At the beginning, it was Union gas, then British American, Union 76, Gulf, Petro Canada and after that we became independent,” Keith adds. Before the 1962 ¿re, there was only one old hand pump — the tall, slim bobble-topped kind you see in really old movies. Keith and twin brother Ken, turning 65 this year, have enduring memories of their childhood both at the old forge and at the garage. “You can still see the old forge on Nightingale Road,” observes Ken. “It’s on the original family homestead.” “When we were kids we used to dig around. We found dozens of what we thought at ¿rst were half horse shoes that turned out to be ox shoes,” adds Keith. They spent a lot of time at the garage as kids and remember their “Pop” as a very kind old gentleman who taught them many life lessons. “Until he’d had enough of us and told us to get out,” laughs Ken. Both recall his intervention when they tried to comfort a dog whose paws had been burned. And it’s obvious that the lesson stayed with them. “We learned to be very cautious around dogs that are injured.” He’d send them across the street to purchase a ¿ve-cent White Owl
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We knew better,” adds Ken. Gas customer “Young” Bill Motherwell overhears the anecdote. “I remember the electric chair,” he says ruefully. Another memory is of locals gathered around the 45-gallon stove on Saturdays and of the catastrophic 1962 ¿re that destroyed the garage. “Thieves broke in and used a blow torch to pierce the side of the safe, not knowing there was nothing in it and it wasn’t locked,” recalls Keith. Sparks from the torch mixed with the oil on the Àoor, and ¿re broke out. There was no insurance. “Gerry followed up on it and the thieves eventually went to jail,” says Ken. He points to the walls. “It was rebuilt — without the blacksmith’s forge — using concrete block. And it’s been the same
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Hardy Buoys reach for life buoy with The Big Decision Thinking Big: Duncan entrepreneurs fire up the North Island in a bid to get help from CBC show Mike D’Amour
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orth Cowichan is considering setting aside a portion of Mountain View Cemetery speci¿cally for green burials. Staff are looking for public feedback about the idea that would allow sensitively laying someone to rest in an ecologically sensitive way at the Somenos Road site. “The burial of the body is performed using only biodegradable materials: body wrappings/ clothing must be of natural ¿bres; the containers of cardboard, woodchip or wood must be obtained from ecologically managed resources,” a North Cowichan press release explains. “The use of embalming Àuid is discouraged. The grave’s surface will provide a habitat for Àora, fauna, insects and mammals.” Biodegradable boxes or cloth
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Collection Starts May 1, 2012! Starting April 2nd, crews will deliver green organics bins, with start-up kits, to all residences receiving curbside service from the Municipality of North Cowichan. Attend an Open Look inside your green bin: All green organics bins will House: contain a start-up kit. Drop in from 3:00pm to The kit includes: 7:00pm to ask A small kitchen container; questions and view A program guide; info displays. A large decal listing Presentations will be acceptable & given at 3:30pm and unacceptable items; 5:30pm. Sample certified Wednesday, April 4: compostable bags. Crofton Community If you do not receive a green Centre, 8104 bin and start-up kit by April Musgrave Street 21st, please call 250-746-3201 Thursday, April 5: or email Chemainus Legion organics@northcowichan.ca Please read the program Hall, 9775 Chemainus guide, and check your new Road 2012-2014 collection Wednesday, April 11: schedule, mailed in April, for Municipal Hall your kitchen organics, Council Chambers, garbage, and recycling 7030 Trans-Canada collections days. Highway For more information please visit www.northcowichan.ca.
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A dry dock vessel that was towed to Ladysmith recently will be towed back out by the end of the week. to ... have them properly dismantled and disposed of, but given that that isn’t going to happen, we’re back to working with Transport Canada to try to determine the best place we could put them — somewhere where they could settle out on a shoal and remain there and not become a hazard to navigation while some other plan is developed to deal with them,” Mana explained. Transport Canada could consider ocean disposal if the vessels are properly prepared, as they do not pose
an environmental hazard, Mana said. The ¿ve dry docks were originally towed to Chemainus harbour in order to serve as a breakwater for the Chemainus Quay and Marina project. After that development failed due to ¿nancial troubles, the barges remained. Mana said the province has already sunk several thousands of dollars into the effort to deal with the barges and will be able to recoup some of that through a security deposit on the foreshore tenure.
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he expected removal of a series of unsightly barges from the shores of Chemainus is on hold. Instead, a barge removed recently for inspection and potential dismantling may have already been towed back to Chemainus again by the time you read this, ministry of¿cials say. The dry dock section, approximately 110 feet by 77 feet long, was towed to Slack Point in Ladysmith. Transport Canada had ordered its removal — along with the removal of four other similar-sized dry docks on Chemainus’ waterfront — when one of the dry docks sank in January.
“They obviously had concerns regarding public safety and hazard to marine navigation,” said Myles Mana, director of authorizations with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. “The others were leaking ... they had pumps aboard, and they were keeping them aÀoat by virtue of pumping them, so they contacted us.” The original plan, Mana said, was to get the one dry dock that was taking on water the worst to a spot where it wouldn’t sink. However, once the wood, steel and cement structure was sitting on Slack Point soil, it was determined that the cost to dismantle the four vessels would not be feasible. “The province’s preference would have been
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Residents of Cowichan Bay are invited to attend a Community Meeting on the above noted date. Your Area Director, CVRD staff, and other agencies will provide an update on the following issues: u u u u u u
Cowichan Bay Official Community Plan (OCP) Update Community Parks and Trails Update Community Policing CVRD Green Team Presentation Watershed Board Update by Rodger Hunter on Shellfish Targets Director’s Report and Q & A
Come out and participate in the discussions. NOTE: A Public Meeting, specifically on the subject of float homes, will be held on April 26, 2012, at the Oceanfront Grand Resort & Marina, at 7:00 pm. For further information please call Director Lori Iannidinardo at 250-748-0152. Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca
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International gathering: Cowichan opens doors to tribal leaders from all over coastal region Celina Albany
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ozens of West Coast chiefs and Native leaders representing 66 tribes met with scientists in Duncan this week in an effort to ¿nd new approaches to climate change. A few hundred participants took part in a three-day Coast Salish gathering at the Qu’wutsun’ Cultural Centre to discuss what most agreed was a critical period for both the ecology and the economy. “There’s no pro¿t in truth,” said North West Indian Fisheries Commission member Darrell Phare of Washington state’s Lummi Nation. “Nature only deals in truths. We can ignore its signs, but it will come back to us...those people in government are totally afraid of the truth. It all goes back to making money.” Scientists expect dramatic temperature changes by 2050, which will heavily effect areas like the Cowichan Valley, where communities have thrived off the river’s extensive ecosystem. Climate change, glacier retreat, hydrological boundaries, greenhouse gases, global warming and rising water levels were up for discussion and frustration about how little response was evident. “When is the future worth more than the dollar? Not yet,” said Director of the Washington State Depart-
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Among those participating in this week’s climate conference in Duncan were (from left) Squamish ambassador Chief Gibby Jacob, Brian Cladoosby of the Swinomish, Cowichan Chief Harvey Alphonse, Chief Ed John of the Tl’azt’en Nation, National Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo and Squamish Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell. ment of Ecology, Ted Sturdevant. The idea that Native science may be the next proactive step in saving the Salish Sea was presented by American scientists who said individual solutions don’t work; but community solutions do. “This is a dream of our elders and teachers for us to be working together like this, not letting political boundaries get in our way as we manage our resources here in the Salish Sea and surrounding ecosystems,” said Cowichan Tribes Lands and Government Fisheries Department employee, Matthew Louie. “This is another demonstration of spirituality and culture are used to manage our ¿res. It’s important to have youth and elders connected when talking about taking care of
Mother Earth because there a lot we can learn from each other.” National Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo coined the term “environmental climate change refugees” in sharing a story of Aboriginal peoples who lost their livelihood in the face of climate change. Atleo noted before afternoon break on Monday that water is sacred to everyone, and not just to First Nations people. It was unanimous among leaders and scientists that more discussion and training need to be offered before it is too late. Studying the negative effects modern society has on geomorphology and hydrology are vital to the survival low-lying coastal communities regardless of cost.
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Why can’t we be our own den of dragons?
Incentives: Make more investment in local business
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t’s always a source of community pride when the country takes notice. Recent signs of recognition like the big stick being saluted in the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Cowichan sweater being given of¿cial national status are two obvious examples. Less permanent perhaps, but no less smile-worthy is the recent success of Sam Koffski on the CBC’s Dragon’s Den and our hope that will be repeated for the Dirom family on Monday as Hardy Buoys Smoked Salmon learns the result of The Big Decision, another CBC reality show. But the latter two do raise an interesting question: Local governWhile we get all excited and hopeful that some outside millionnaire will ment needs step up and reward local entrepreneurs to offer more for their hard work and ingenuity, why aren’t we doing more to step up and support play the role of the millionaire investor ourselves? Why isn’t local government doing more to pave the way for other Sam Koffskis right here in Cowichan? Now before you get your knickers in a knot about “risky speculation on behalf of private investors on the public dime,” that is not what we are talking about at all. No, what we are talking about is giving businesses a helping hand to help them get off the ground and through those tough early days in exchange for promises to create jobs and boost the local economy. North Cowichan got the ball rolling in the right direction this fall with a new bylaw offering companies a decade-long tax vacation for investing $250,000 or more in light or major industrial lands. Why not go further? Provide a similar holiday for those investing in our downtowns. Offer municipal land free of charge to businesses for ¿xed periods for new testing, manufacturing and storefronts. Why not give new businesses tax freedom for the ¿rst three years? This is real economic incentive to develop. We’ve got potential. Why not provide a little nourishment to help it grow?
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Seeing both sides of: Lights out for Earth Hour The case against
The case for Despite the increase in awareness the past decade has brought to the twin issues of climate change and energy conservation, there is still a lot ground that has to be made up. Earth Hour, which begins Saturday at 8:30 p.m. is a chance to close that gap. The more we hear about conservation the likelier we are take our own steps. And they are steps we have to take.
Cowichan is asked to turn off all unnecessary electricity Saturday at 8: 30 p.m.
Teachers’ bargaining system built for failure Patrick Hrushowy
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seriously, and without fear of failure, predict the teachers’ union will not be able to negotiate a new labour contract and it will be necessary for the provincial government to legislate an imposed deal. One doesn’t need to be a genius to see this coming, nor an expert in industrial relations or politics. “No political party The amount of high drama and histrionics passes up the opporwe will go through tunity when teachers before this teacher thing settles down is walk off the job.” an open question but a full-on imposed deal appears to be downright inevitable. How did we get here? Is there any hope that any government will
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have the vision and the courage to create a new paradigm to get past this place of endless confrontation? I don’t blame the current government for this mess — no government has had a very good record of achieving agreement with the teachers’ union since they were given the right to organize as a union decades ago. Nor do I blame the teachers’ union; although they seem to be lead currently by a bunch of militant hotheads who jump at every opportunity to be slighted and operate as if no grievance is too small to get all hot and bothered about. The fundamental problem lies in the mismatch between needs and aspiration of a group of trained professionals that collide head-on with the form and structure of an industrial labour relations model. Complications get piled on when the teachers’ union carries on as if it is an arm of the NDP, fully dedicated to bringing down the B.C. Liberal government. (As an aside, where is it written in stone that a card-carrying union
Go ahead and turn the lights off on Saturday if it makes you feel better. But if that is your sum total of action to reduce energy waste you are completely wasting your time. Gestures like Earth Hour don’t accomplish much. What matters is making actual changes to your daily routine and your home and work environment that reduce your energy consumption.
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member is automatically committed to the NDP?) The industrial model of labour relations has work-to-rule and withdrawal of labour (a strike) as tools to inÀict economic damage on an intransigent employer. Conversely, that model enables an employer to lock out workers to put economic pressure on them in an attempt to reach a contract settlement. In our public education system the employer actually saves money when teachers or other unionized workers walk off the job or are locked out. There is no ¿nancial penalty to the employer. Who gets hurt? It’s the students and their families and the whole thing gets quickly ramped up into a highly divisive political situation. No political party passes up the opportunity when teachers walk off the job to gain some political advantage.
Everyone loses. Segments of the population see teachers as anything but professionals. It’s just a down-and-dirty ¿ght to the bitter end. Governments, at that bitter end, have the upper hand and will impose a deal because elected politicians govern; not the people paid to work for the government. As was recently proposed by former education minister Pat McGeer, maybe the answer lies in making a complete and clear separation between labour relations matters and the affairs of a truly professional body. That, coupled with making teachers’ union membership optional, would go a long way to creating a stable and exceptional education system in this province.
Patrick Hrushowy is the president of the Cowichan Valley constituency association of the B.C. Liberal Party.
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Is B.C.’s animal-abuse legislation too lenient? “It’s not tough enough. Animals are like your children, and you can’t abuse them. If you kill an animal, it’s like killing a person.”
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It’s time the CVRD stopped playing south-end waste transfer politics
Flag a great symbol of Duncan and the valley it calls home
Dear editor A number of writers have suggested the City of Duncan’s Àag should be city-speci¿c. I feel the city is a focal point in the Cowichan Valley from which services such as banking, industrial supplies, food and everyday commodities Àow to outlying areas. The local resources, which used to be mainly timber and ¿shing, and are now agriculture, tourism, retirement and general services orientated, Àow inwards. One cannot talk about the city without relating to the surrounding valley. To ¿nd the symbols for these facts and all the social and historical implications and place them on a Àag was a huge and daunting challenge. Councillor Sharon Jackson is to be commended for arriving at such a compact answer. She was elected to make informed decisions and has done so admirably. As the city’s town crier and ambassador when I travel for competition or as a representative I always have to have a hometown cry prepared. For this I not only extol the eclectic downtown with its pleasant ambiance but the logging, marine, agricultural and social background of our past and present. I carry this out in only 120 words. The two symbols which have great signi¿cance are the silhouette of the town hall and Mount Prevost. The latter towers over the valley and on a clear day can be seen the War Memorial built to remember those who fought and died in defending on freedom. Go up Mount Prevost and look out over the valley, mountains, seas and city and see the wonderful country we live in. Congratulations on your 100th-anniversary Duncan, “Oh green and pleasant land.” Kingsley Ben Buss
In my opinion: Leave Fisher Road alone
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n his Mar. 21 ECO Depot column, Jay Siska missed that almost two-thirds of the voters throughout south Cowichan rejected locating a facility on farmland. That was amazing considering the taxpayerfunded $50,000 PR campaign that employed professional spinners to mislead the voters. They designed and erected lovely expensive signs throughout the area in an attempt to fool the people, but it Andrew Leong Town crier Ben Buss extols the city of Duncan on a regular basis and says the new Åag is great complement to did not work. He tries to mislead us again his message. with this: “With the opponenters state it’s no different than an eye test. This such as building schools and medical clinics or group’s candidates being soundly defeated (or withdraw- Richard Hughes: comparison could only be made if in an eye fostering children. Students go on exchanges ing) in the election, the referen- it’s political test if they failed they would take away your or missions and talk of these as being lifeeyesight. There was one portion of the test that changing experiences. However, we also need dum results said pretty clearly: right idea, wrong place.” was so ridiculous that I refused to take part to listen to and enter into earnest conversation Wrong again. ECO Depot location opponent in it, and got a zero mark. Some of my other with our own neighbours to alleviate injustice Bruce Fraser was overwhelmingly elected in the marks were -0. It makes me wonder who needs at home. Then we all will prosper. Shawnigan electoral area that would have been to take a cognitive test. Roberta Fritz home for the proposed garbage and recycling dropSam Koffski Duncan off centre. Duncan Former Shawnigan rep Ken Cossey, a champion City of Duncan Town Crier Federal Conservatives adopt the of this rejected project, was soundly defeated. The Evidence of a great injustice is all mantra: power speaks truth results were as follows: Fraser 1,020; Cossey 379; Roy Davies 280; Kelly Musselwhite (who withdrew Questions continue about the ability around us Dear editor in support of Fraser) 54. Dear editor The Conservative Party of Canada is the of the DriveABLE program Instead of recognizing an amazing show of supI accepted the public invitation to attend the only party in Canada to reject a full public Dear editor port to determine zoning and land use issues in their Truth and Reconciliation event. There were inquiry into potential election fraud. The While taking my DriveABLE test I was told party’s argument seems to be that an inquiry is neighbourhoods Siska abuses the residents as folby the examiner to guess if you don’t know the tears of deep sadness, anger, rage and bitterness. There were confessions of silent represunwarranted because they know that the party lows: “Looking back, it was more than a year of bitright answer. I guess I guessed right, as I did ter mud-slinging, fear-mongering and say-anything sion of experiences, of shame, and suicidal is innocent, a plea which critics have labelled pass. DriveABLE claims no computer skills tactics by the opponents.” thoughts. There were also amazing statements suspicious and self-serving. were involved. There is no doubt in my mind He follows that attack with the suggestion that noof faith and strength of spirit. My admiration Nevertheless, bundling a person’s right to be my limited computer skills helped me pass body is champing at the bit to revisit that mess. Nice. is boundless for each of the participants who presumed innocent until proven guilty, with the the test. DriveABLE claims seniors with no An alternative option, the existing Fisher Road right of an accused to simply answer an truth computer skills are not subjected to stress while spoke from the heart, without reservation and Recycling Facility, has been panned by Siska. He it is my hope that each of them has a solid foottesting question, does have some merit. What taking the test on a computer screen. Supportiing on the road to healing and peace. need have we of submarines and stealth bomb- suggests odours and a threat to the groundwater as A second event of great signi¿cance to six ers if we can merely inquire of despots; did you grounds to nix that common-sense solution. The Fisher Road operation has been up and runlocal First Nation tribes and the community in l cheat to win power? Why build new prisons or ning since 2006 after receiving the green light to general is the fact that the Hul’qumi’num Trea- worry about clogged court rooms, if we need g proceed from the CVRD. ty t Group is awaiting response to its submission only ask the accused; have you committed The pollution or threat to the groundwater, if there “Do you agreed with the RCMP getting a new 20-year to t the Inter-American Commission on Human a crime? Canadians protesting Conservative is such a threat, has been essentially sidestepped for contract in BC?” Rights. R It has been compelled to seek justice stonewalling know that it is every citizen’s duty six years by our regional reps. Why is that? If there You answered: (64 votes) outside of Canada with regard to its unsuccess- to speak truth to power. Stephen Harper is simo is a problem, why hasn’t it been fully addressed and ful f 20-year struggle to settle its land claims. ply the ¿ rst world leader since Richard Nixon 59 per cent NO stopped in its tracks? We residents of the Cowichan Valley are to contend that investigative public inquiries The pollution is political, that is why! most caring and generous people. We travel to m are redundant because power speaks truth. To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the Timing is everything. Every effort has been made foreign f countries, see poverty and social and Mike Ward web poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com to harass the Fisher Road operation. Their ability to political p injustice. We are moved to take action Duncan recycle the very materials suggested for the ECO Depot has been impeded because the CVRD will not permit them to continue doing it. On top of that they are restricting the overall volume of materials they can handle. 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Peerless Road revamp will create north-end ECO Depot $950,000 grant: CVRD expects work to get underway later this year Niomi Pearson
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less Road recycling depot into a state-of-the-art facility. The vision includes a new scale house, up to 16 new bays, an educational component, and the removal of 40,000 tonnes of ash from the site as the CVRD works towards its Zero Waste mandate. Ida Chong, minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, was at the depot Friday to make the announcement along with Saltair Director Mel Dorey, and CVRD Chair Rob Hutchins. According to Chong, the project will remove approximately 500 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. “Just the fact that it is going to be a recycling centre means you’re going to be able to increase the amount of recycling in this area, you’re also going to therefore increase waste diversion, which is what we all want to do in
an environmental assessment needs to be completed on the ash ¿ll on the site, created by the nowdecommissioned incinerator that was shut down about 14 years ago. “The sad story is we loved it because it was so convenient,” Hutchins said. “We didn’t know the damage we were causing, or we ignored the damage we were Niomi Pearson causing.” Jason Adair, CVRD superinWorker John Rutski (far left) and Jason Adair, CVRD superintendent of solid tendent of solid waste, said he waste operations, show Ida Chong de- anticipates staff will be able to present details to the regional disbris from the Peerless Road ash Äll. trict board by July, and he hopes our lives,” Chong said. to start work before the end of the “It’s a great project ... it will be year is out. one that I think the community The Peerless Road depot sees will warmly welcome because approximately 300 users per day everybody is looking to do their and accepts materials such as part.” metal, wood, refuse and batteries. Before the CVRD can proceed It has recently started accepting with any plans for the new facility, styrofoam.
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1963: curling
1963: racism A local singing group decided not to join Sweet Adelines Incorporated after learning that in Ottawa some singers had been prohibited from joining the choir because of a colour bar by the American-based group.
1963: running
Glen Harper’s curling rink, who tied for second in Canada after the 1963 Brier at Brandon, received a welcome reserved for champions at a dinner hosted by Duncan curling club in the Commercial Hotel.
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Cowichan high school runners Schamberger, Mitchell, Beddows, Perkins, Dow, Szabo and Thorburn boosted their school to a close second behind Shawnigan in a 27-mile relay over the Malahat between Mill Bay and Victoria.
North Cowichan expands its council Dateline 1963: Better representation wanted Ann Andersen
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ead on if you’ve ever wondered how North Cowichan’s slate of councillors including the mayor came to be established at seven. In March 1963, when councillors numbered ¿ve including the reeve, the population of North Cowichan was growing fast. Various residents, including the Crofton and Maple Bay ratepayers’ associations urged the increase so councillors could better represent their constituents. Chemainus Chamber of Commerce wanted the increase, said Councillor Gerry Smith, adding he was sorry the ratepayers’ association had not sent a letter. Among the supportive letters was one from L. F. Solly of Westholme, who agreed with the increase but also thought a small committee was more ef¿cient. Councillor Reg Clegg said he wouldn’t vote against it. He warned, however that the proposal posed the danger of reverting to the ward system, however unconsciously. Councillor Tony Staples, who seconded Councillor Elaine Dobbyn’s motion for the increase said he had originally thought it was a political gimmick and then an election promise. “Now the majority have shown themselves in favour, and I will vote for it, but I don’t think people will gain as much as they think,” he said. The vote was unanimous. Voted
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owichanians’ caring spirit is reÀected in Chemainus Health Care Centre’s renovated end-oflife room. Renovation costs of some $100,000 — for the welcoming room reopened in November — were shared between the Chemainus Health Care Centre Auxiliary, and the CHCC Foundation, regional health authority spokesperson Anya Nimmon explained. She was proud of locals helping palliative patients and their families in the redecorated room originally opened years ago. Helping hands were paramount among members of the Cowichan Valley Quilters’ Club that donated
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the hospital, have been positive, Beaubier noted. “VIHA determines who goes in there, but typically it’s someone from this area. “It’s very important to have this stage of life given the support it needs.� Doctors in Chemainus liaise with the commu-
Cowichan’s Ärst accessible-to-all playground pegged for Bench Final push: about $20,000 needed to begin work this summer Krista Siefken
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Three generations of locals asked to relive their youth Mount Prevost: school turns 50, invites everyone who ever attended to dance about it Krista Siefken
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he folks at Mount Prevost are celebrating the middle school’s 50th anniversary with a reunion dance that doubles as a fundraiser for schools in Third World countries. “It’s a dance reunion fundraiser for anyone who’s ever been here,” said Prevost teacher Brian Stott. “Students, teachers, principals, custodians, secretaries — everybody.” In honour of the middle school’s 50th year, the school community has been running a 5/5/5 fundraiser to build ¿ve schools in ¿ve countries. The proceeds from the reunion dance would be added to that 5/5/5 fund. “I’m trying to contact everyone I possibly
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Mount Prevost teacher Brian Stott shows off yearbooks from the middle school’s Äve decades. can,” Stott said. “I’ve been phoning teachers from years gone by, and principals, and contacted hundreds of people on Facebook to catch the younger crowd.” At least 100 people have already con¿rmed they’ll be attending, but Stott said he’s still working to track down past students who are now in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Stott himself was a student at the school when it opened in the ‘61/’62 school year, and has taught there for about 15 years now. “I’m teaching kids whose parents and
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Gathering Our Voices gathers the energy of youth to share in Cowichan Biggest ever: Fifty local teens take part in huge Aboriginal youth conference Celina Albany
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hen you have 1,400 young people in a room, you can feel the energy vibrating. That’s how many took in the 10th-annual Gathering Our Voices conference in Nanaimo last week and that’s the kind of energy local participants hope to bring back to Duncan. The event was an excellent mentoring opportunity, which included training in leadership and tradition, according to Clinton “Fergie” Charlie of
Penelekut who is a student in in the Native Indian Teaching Program at UBC. “It really helps kids ¿nd their identity and puts healthy opportunities within reach,” said Charlie. “The kids are why we’re working. Not for us. Just being at the conference was powerful, it’s good to recharge your batteries,” said Charlie. Of the 1,400 delegates, Cowichan sent about 50 eager youth to the conference — probably our largest delegation to the event ever. “The event helps unify Aboriginal youth,” said North American Indigenous Games Legacy co-ordinator, Toni Williams, of Cowichan Tribes. “They got to revisit each other, which reinforces connections and helps build networks.” By experiencing new things and being exposed to healthy lifestyles, training and commitment, they’re gaining useful tools for post-graduation, according to Williams.
There were more than 50 workshops with much focus on helping young people ¿nd employment in the near future. “The kids loved it and it’s good for them to meet for three days, a step in the right direction. There was lots of energetic youth and a huge turnout and everything was in the right place,” said Charlie. The idea behind the event is to have youth utilize their new tools with con¿dence when they go back to their communities. Marcel Aubin Charlie said the event is visibly growing every Duncan Friendship Centre teens enjoy last week’s Gather- year, noting the largest demographic was possibly ing Our Voices conference in Nanaimo. young senior secondary students. Between March 21 and 23 the B.C. Association For more information about getting urban of Aboriginal Friendship Centres welcomed First Aboriginal youth involved in programs like Nations youth from across Canada to a converGathering Our Voices, contact the Duncan B.C. gence with a common focus: helping youth get a Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship, 250-748head-start on a successful and healthy adulthood. 2242.
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A story out of the U.S. cites Vermont as the healthiest state in the country. This distinction is partially due to a high rate of high school graduation and a low incidence of infectious disease. The other reason was the considerable gains in the number of people who stopped smoking. Incidently, Mississippi was least healthiest in this study. April is National Oral Health Month in Canada. The main theme is to highlight the idea that keeping a healthy mouth is an important part of leading a healthy life. Seeing your dentist twice yearly is important as well as brushing twice daily and flossing at least once daily to remove plaque and reduce the risk of cavities. With the numbers of autism cases rising in Canada (up 600% in the past 20 years), research is starting to focus on the gastrointestinal (gi) symptoms of the disorder. Since 70% of autistic children have severe g.i. symptoms there is a theory that the causes of
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According to filmmaker Dianne Whelan, less than one per cent of Canadian films get a theatrical release in Canada. Her latest will be among the select few. 40 Days at Base Camp is set to tour Canada this April and May, with 35 screenings in select venues across the country, including one in Duncan Monday night.
According to promotional material, the film had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, with three sold-out screenings and much critical acclaim. The film captures the challenging and captivating world of base camp at Mount Everest. “With spectacular footage of the moun-
tains landscape as a backdrop, 40 Days at Base Camp is an intriguing and intimate portrayal of three climbing teams and their journey to the peak,” promoters say. The movie will be screened locally on Monday, April 2 at Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre For tickets, call 250-748-7529.
End of the Road inevitable for Payan Emotions in digital: Cowichan songwriter’s debut CD was bound to happen
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ith professional musician parents and siblings who’ve studied music, you could say it was inevitable that Naomi Payan would become a music performer herself and one day record an album. And now she has. Last month, Payan released her ¿rst CD entitled End of the Road that she says was inspired by life’s emotions. “It’s about the ups and downs of life,” she says of the EP of seven songs she wrote and recorded. “I think my music is quite soulful; I process emotions a lot,” muses the 32-year-old Duncan mother who placed in the top six songwriters in last year’s Cowichan Folk Guild’s island songwriting contest. And Payan’s rich, powerful, yet haunting voice accompanied by acoustic guitar and double harmonies seems to reach from the soul. She performs at valley open mikes including the folk guild and last month had a spot at the Duncan Garage Showroom to debut her CD. “It was fun — there were lots of people there,” she smiles. As well, she’s involved with music worship at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Duncan.
Naomi Payan released her new CD End of the Road last month. She will perform songs from it Saturday at the Duncan Garage Showroom. She says a song entitled My Dear, Under the Sea with its piano accompaniment is closest to her heart. “It’s about an emotional turning point in a friend’s relationship,” she explains. The songs are in English except one in French. Other songs on the album include I’m A Rich Man, inspired by daughter Anais, 3; and Parapluie that likens protecting yourself from the tougher seasons of life to sheltering under a tree from approaching rain. Tanya Gillespie produced and recorded
the EP and Melanie Carrigan’s photography and artwork grace its cover. Born in Chicago to a French father and English mother, Payan grew up in Toulon in the south of France. She met husband Blair Middlemiss in Scotland when both were working for Christian organization Youth with a Mission. After the birth of daughter Anais in Kilmarnock, they returned to Duncan where Middlemiss works as a homeschooling EA and Payan awaits her visa. “It will come very soon now,” she
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song stories with the con¿dence of a late show host delivering his monologue,” Sussman tells his fans. Fafard plays 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Admission is by suggested donation of $15 and must be purchased in advance. Check shadygrove.ca for directions and other details.
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a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the lobby of the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, B.C. Call 250-746-1633
Flea Market: the Valley Seniors of Duncan is once again holding this annual event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 198 Government Street (next to the round building) in Duncan. For more info, call Dolores at 250746-4433 or 250-246-4746. Getting Organized and Getting Published: Meet with representatives from a local small press to find out how to start working toward publication, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Cowichan library. Call 250-746-7661 for more. Heather sale: great selection of winter blooming heaths, summer blooming heathers and more, 10 a.m. until noon, (or while supplies last) Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue. For information, call 250-7430965. MS Walk Fundraiser BBQ: Stop by and let Team Wacks serve you M&M Meats famous beef ‘tasty burgers’ and hotdogs. Proceeds to be donated to the 2012 Walk for MS, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., M&M Meats, 420 TransCanada Hwy., Duncan. For more, call 250-715-7461.
Headliner’s Rock School Showcase: Manda takes her rock school class from Nanaimo on a road trip, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246.
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Mark Primmer of Well Bred Bakery in Chemainus sells a popular variety of his freshly baked pastries and bread at Duncan city square, as the regular Saturday Duncan Farmer’s Market opened again for the season March 17.
Sunday The Hope King Hour: ninety minutes of great entertainment with a young singer/songwriter, bringing you a vast repertoire of country classics, new country and originals. Hope also highlights a local young musician with each monthly visit, 2 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 door. Call 250-748-7246. Camille Miller: she returns to the island from Brazil to give
us a musical tour — not necessarily the soft-spoken folkie, yet still in the folk genre with an edge, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.
Monday Cowichan Valley Artisans: show featuring 14 Cowichan artists and artisans from April 2 until, April 14, at Portals in the Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Call 250-246-3991. PORTALS is open Monday to Friday 10
Executors & Estate Settlement Seminar If you have appointed an executor for your estate, or are named as an executor for someone else’s estate, you should attend this complimentary seminar.
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Tuesday Holding Your Own in a Relationship: drop-in educational workshops for women expe-
riencing relationship threats, conflict, abuse and/or violence, Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. There is no cost. Contact the Cowichan Women Against Violence Society 250-748-7000. This week’s session is Healing is Possible.
• Cremation and burial pre-planning • and much, much more
Curbside composting open house: learn about North
Fostering: the Ministry of Child and Family Development is hosting information sessions on March 22 and April 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Cowichan library 2687 James Street in Duncan. Cowichan Agricultural Society meets the first Wednesday of every month at CAS’s headquarters, at 5855 Clements Street at 7 p.m. To learn more
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Amateur and professional theatre groups in the Cowichan Valley The Duncan Business Improvement Area Society (DBIAS) and the Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) are seeking indications of interest for the July 2012 production of up to five, short historic plays for the annual Duncan Daze celebration. Short plays to be performed on the outdoor, Duncan citycentre stage on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Additional performances are also possible during June 22 to Sept. 21 period. Production stipend for each of the plays is $500. May apply to produce 1 or more of the 5 of the short plays. Download the vignette/plays at www.scribd.com/ downtownduncan Indicate your interest via email dbia@downtownduncan.ca or in writing to Duncan Centennial Vignette/Plays for Duncan Days 2012, Suite 203, 111 Station Street, Duncan, V9L 1M8. Include: the name and location of your theatre group, the contact information (including phone number and email) for your spokesperson and an indication of the vignette/play(s) which you are interested in producing Deadline for expression of interest: April 6th, 2012 Final production groups will be announced on April 23rd, 2012 For further information contact the DBIAS office at (250) 715-1700 or email us at dbia@downtownduncan.ca
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Cowichan’s Kitchen Pitch In oganics collection program, 3 to 7 p.m., Crofton Community Centre. Presentations will be given at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For information, call 250746-3201.
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• What is probate? Is it always wise to avoid it? • Overview of capital gains tax
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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. In lieu of owers, a donation to The Nature Trust of B.C. would be appreciated.
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PASTULA, Doreen Maud (nee Barry) September 16, 1922 - March 23, 2012 After an extraordinary life of 89 years, Doreen(Granny) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2012 at the Cowichan District Hospital. Doreen was born on September 16, 1922 at Wadena, SK and was raised at Fishing Lake, SK. She was the youngest daughter of Edward and Rosina Barry. Doreen married William (Bill) Pastula on November 4, 1944 at Beausejour, MB and lived for many years in the Cowichan Valley, primarily on Richards Trail since the 1950s. Doreen was an avid storyteller and loved farming vegetables at Pastula Farms where she got the opportunity to meet countless wonderful people. Doreen will be remembered by her son, Gordon (Catherine), her grandchildren Michael (Kristin), Christina (Clayton), Tony (Saira), and greatgrandchildren Clare, Sophie, Amelia and Lucas. She is also survived by extended family members Lisa (Travis), Rhonda, Melissa and their children Shai-lin, Ava and GrifďŹ n,William(R yan),Dan(Sarah),Norm (Lorrain), numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by and now reunited with her husband Bill, sister Eileen (W. Pat Mason), and brother John. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Moose Lodge (2244 Moose Road) on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (Everyone is welcome to come and share your stories and raise a glass in honor of Bill and Doreen) In lieu of owers, donations can be made in Doreen’s name to the Cowichan District Hospital or Canadian Cancer Society.
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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. J. Karen Dylla Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP Solicitor for the Executor
EARLY CHILDHOOD Educator has opening for childcare in my home beginning May 1st., ages 0-5. Will provide a warm & caring environment, activities & daily routine for strong over all development. (250)715-1433 for info.
CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP Thursday, April 5 - May 10, 2012 from 12:30 pm to 3pm Cowichan Lake Arena: 250-749-6742. Program runs for six weeks; registration expected; FREE! Sue Lindstrom & Jean MacGregor co-leaders. This program provides knowledge & information; teaches one who suffers with chronic pain skills to help manage & improve quality of life. The Cowichan Bay Spirit Dragons are now recruiting!! Dragon Boating is for everyone! If you have ever wondered what it’s like to paddle a HUGE canoe with 20 other people, come on out and try it. Dragon boating is Canada’s fastest growing sport. Find out why! We are looking for men and women that love life and the great outdoors. For details contact Mandy Richards at bythec@shaw.ca or 250-7468612. The season starts April 2nd!
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HELP WANTED BARISTA PT/FT. Seeking someone energetic, enthusiastic and reliable for a Chemainus coffee shop. Starting parttime leading to full-time. Must be flexible with some weekend and early morning shifts. Will need transport. Fax resume to 250-324-2266. CHAIR RENTAL available at busy downtown Duncan Salon. Great opportunity to be your own boss. Walk-ins avail. Michelle (250)597-2200.
Driver required Must have Class 1 Duties include operation of tractor trailer and crane truck. Driver’s Abstract required. Please apply to P.O. Box 280 Cobble Hill, B.C. VOR 1L0 EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Engineer & Hooktender Email or fax resume: goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380
LEMARE LAKE Logging is seeking experienced Hooktenders for camp. Fulltime with union rates and benefits. Fax resume to 250-9564888 or email office@lemare.ca. 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.
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
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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
AUTISM PROGRAM MANAGER For well-established intervention program serving children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Permanent fulltime position with an accredited non-profit organization. Responsibilities include program development and planning, hiring, training, scheduling and supervision. Requires a comprehensive understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ABA, Social Thinking, familycentred and multi-disciplinary service and individual planning. Start date May 22, 2012. FMI about the CVCDA go to www.cvcda.ca For a full job description or to submit a resume contact Michelle Erikson, Human Resources Manager, 237 3rd St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1, michelle@cvcda.ca. Closing date April 13, 2012.
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CITY OF DUNCAN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Campbell Street Watermain Upgrade – 2011.032 The City of Duncan requests quotations for the installation of a replacement watermain and decommissioning of existing watermain on Campbell Street, South of Wharncliffe Road. The Schedule of Quantities and copy of the design drawings (Project No. : 2011.032 - R2 sheets C01 to C04) can be downloaded from www.duncan.ca/duncan_city_hall/duncan_jobs.htm Quotes should be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked on the outside with the above project number and description and received prior to April 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.: City of Duncan, City Hall 200 Craig Street Duncan, BC V9L 1W3 A voluntary pre-submission meeting will be held April 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. onsite. Comments and questions can be directed to Chris Desautels, Engineering Technologist, via telephone 250746-5321 or email chris@duncan.ca.
You must have completed a degree or diploma in a health, legal or social sciences field and have five years’ experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. This position is not open to current provincial government employees, current civilian employees or volunteers of any police force or health authorities, or any position which may create potential conflict of interest or perception of bias or interfere with the impartiality of your role. This is not a salaried position. Pay is dependent on the number of cases and hours worked and will vary in each community. If you have the necessary skills to serve in this interesting and challenging role, and you reside in the Lower Mainland area, please forward your covering letter and résumé, clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the qualifications above and in the job description, by April 16, 2012. Quoting Reference Number: 2012:LM0001, please send your application to: Office of the Chief Coroner, Suite 800, Metrotower II, 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V7H 4N2; email: BC.Corser@gov.bc.ca; or fax: 604.660.7766. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more, please visit www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/coroners
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is looking for YOU! Need some extra money? Have a reliable vehicle? Like working outdoors in all types of weather? Available on Wednesdays and Fridays?
Bounce Back Reclaim Your Health Community Coach 21 hrs/wk, $19.72/hr, plus bene¿ts The position entails telephone-based coaching to assist patients with mild to moderate anxiety/ depression to develop skills by completing a structured self-help program based on cognitive behavioral therapy. This position is based in Duncan. For quali¿cation requirements & further details, visit our website: www.cowichanvalley.cmha.bc.ca Fax resumes by April 18 to 250-748-2606 or email lucy.morton@cmha.bc.ca No phone calls please.
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
VOLUNTEERS Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca Do you ever ask yourself How can _I_ make a difference? Contact us, and together we can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers Grow Community. 250-748-2133 www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca
WORK WANTED Surespan Structures, a local well established manufacturing construction company, is looking for an experienced accountant to fill a permanent full time position. A designated CMA/CGA/CA is preferred. Students currently pursuing a designation in accounting are also invited to apply. Reporting to the Vice President, you will be responsible for the following: • Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing • Cost accounting and reporting for projects • Inventory control and maintenance • Manufacturing variances and analysis • Budget preparations • Margin and profitability analysis • Departmental and project cost reviews You must have three years of relevant experience, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in Office applications. You are organized, can work within tight deadlines, and ideally have Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software experience. Please attach a PDF copy of your cover letter and resume when replying. Apply to applyacctjob@gmail.com
HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
FUEL/FIREWOOD
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
5 CORDS of Mill ends, $295 delivered. Or you pick up, $50 pickup load. Call us at (250)416-0069. SEASONED DRY Fir/Maple, split, delivered, cut to length, $200 delivered, Ladysmith to Mill Bay. 250-597-3760 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
GARAGE SALES (Cowichan Bay) Restaurant at the Blue Nose Marina Closing Everything must go. Indoor/outdoor tables & chairs, plus household items & toys 11am-5pm. (Mar 31 & Apr 1) DUNCAN, 5851 Upland Ave. (off Gibbons), Sat, March. 31, 9am-2pm. Moving Sale. Everything must go. DUNCAN: IODE Garage Sale. Come one, come all to St. John’s Church Hall, Jubilee St., old & new, linen, books, jewelry, clothes, kitchenware and home baking, garden tools, Saturday March 31st, 9am to 12 noon. DUNCAN- MOVING/Downsizing Sale. 5215 Miller Rd- Sat, Mar 31, 9am-2pm. Rain or Shine! Household stuff, sewing machine, quilting & craft supplies, wine making equip, tools, Ride-mower, golf clubs, furniture, electric organ. DUNCAN, MOVING!! Sat Mar 31, 8-11, 812 Marchmont, off Trunk Rd. Everything must go! DUNCAN, Multi Family, Sat Mar 31, 9-3, 6084 York Rd off Trillium, off Lakes. Modern country furnishings, home decor, household & misc items.
HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!! Devilbis 220V compressor, Makita folding table saw, 40” Sony & 32” Toshiba w/DVD flatscreens, brand new 2” water pump, PS3 systems, Peavey PA monitors & powered board, Samsung 3D Bluray player. 430 Whistler. 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com
VENDING MACHINE FOR SALE ONLY $500 * Perfect working order * 9 selections (perfect for candy bars, chips, etc.) * Programmable * Comes with manual * Accepts quarters, nickels and dimes * 2 shelves for storage * Measures 65” high, 28” deep, 26” wide Call Kim, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5pm (250) 746-4451 ext. 223
REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE
PARENTS UNITE
Saturday, March 31st 9:00 - 12 noon Island Savings Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Tables still available: $19. For more info call: (250)748-7529
JEWELS, FURS BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.
Deliver the News Leader Pictorial on Wednesdays & Fridays AND SHAPE UP PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: CHEMAINUS 455850 – View St (56 papers) 455860 – 3256-3344 Cook, 10028-10042 Victoria (37 papers) 455902 – Cochrane, Maxwell, Robertson, Victoria (38 papers) 455952 – Chapman, McKay, Victoria (31 papers) 456250 – Alder, Chemainus, Cypress, Croft, Laurel, Legion, Mill, Spruce, Willow, Victoria (125 papers) COBBLE HILL 203100 – Allan, 852-1044 Hutchinson, Keeling, Ravencrest (39 papers) 203135 – Cedarwood, Cowerd (48 papers) COWICHAN BAY 253502 – Botwood, 1659-1846 Cowichan Bay Rd, Wessex (71 papers) CROFTON 503602 – Babine Pl/Rd, Osborne Bay Rd, Peterson (39 papers)
*all paper counts are approximates
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
GARAGE SALE Huge event with 66 tables of children’s toys, clothing & family goods.
We require adult relief carriers in the Chemainus. What you must have: • Must have insured, reliable vehicle
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
CALL LARA NOW Extension 224
250-746-4471
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
MORTGAGES
HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568
LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE: FILL, we will deliver. Mill Bay-Chemainus. Call Main Road Contracting at 250-7467510, 250-743-8931 or 1-250391-7310.
FRIENDLY FRANK VINYL VERTICAL Blinds (2), beige, 1 yr old. 70”W & 66”W x59”L. $45 ea. (250)748-8860.
CLOTHING CONSIGNMENT Store opening soon in Crofton! Women, Children & Infant wear. Please call 250-7325537 to consign your items. C.V. SPORTSMAN’S Firearms & Collectibles Show, Apr 1, 2012. Militaria. Eagles Hall, 2965 Jacobs Rd, Duncan. 8:30-1. Geoff 250-746-7812. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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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.
Ladysmith: bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $700/mo incl. heat & hot water, ocean views, completely renovated, new management, on trolly route, small pets ok. 250-668-9086.
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY WANTED: Lkfront home on Lk. Cowichan. Flat lot, beach, 3+ bd. No realtors. Pls call 250-661-7738
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
1 & 2 Bdrm Renovated Apartments Quiet, secure & newly renovated. Overlooks lovely gardens. Seniors Welcome!
1 Bdrm TOP FLOOR Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 1 bdrm now $675 2 bdrm, May 1 $755 Rent includes Heat & Hot Water. (250) 748-1304.
Royal Alexander Apts 2575 Alexander St., Duncan
(250)746-6442 DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018.
MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units
(250)748-3729
$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).
CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764. CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM heat & h/w incld. Small pet ok. $650. Leave msg (250)245-8869. Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765. CROFTON, BRIGHT, 1 bdrm, ground level, quiet bldg, W/D in suite, patio, $650/mo + utils. Avail now. Call (250) 416-0053 after 6pm.
DUNCAN: 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. DUNCAN- 2 BDRM, 2 bath grd flr apt, 5 appls, open kitchen living, clean, tidy. NS/NP. Avail Apr 1. $775. Call (250)709-2512. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm grnd level corner suite, 5 appls, recently reno’d, near VIU, 2 parking spaces. NS/NP. Avail immed. Refs. $895 mo. 250-715-8858. DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, stove natural gas. NS/NP. Avail Now. $850+ heat & cable. Call Gerry (250)746-4144, (250)715-6218 DUNCAN: 55+ condo, 2 bdrm, clean, gas F/P, ground level, small pet ok, quiet building, insuite W/D. N/S. $795+ util’s, avail now. 250-746-5669. LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm suite, large yard, prkg, on bus route, pets ok, laundry. $560. Call (250)210-0756.
SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 1 and 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas
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(250)710-7515 250-748-3412
*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities _____________________
Call (250) 710-7515 to view
PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496
SUNNY, 1400 sq.ft. 2 bdrm apt. with private garden, in downtown Cobble Hill. Separate hydro, N/S. $975./mo. Call (250)743-1450.
Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090
Your Community
FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing fields, walking trails, swimming holes & fishing.
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Call us today • 310-3535
Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBING
EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.
250-743-0326. ELECTRICIAN Licensed and bonded. Reasonable rates, free estimates, upgrades & renos. Call Kelly.
PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.
Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup
Sucasa
DEMELO LANDSCAPING
Home Improvements
FENCING
See your dreams become reality! Tony 250-741-6646
HANDYPERSONS
A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.
QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING & training for sm business and personal records, reliable service. Lynn 250-732-3605.
ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and evestrough cleaning. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.
CARPENTRY COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362 DAVID GALE Construction, for all your renovation needs. 26 yr. exp. 250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca
COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING AFFORDABLE & QUALITY Guaranteed, Pruning, lawn care maintenance, Spring cleanup design & installation. Organic Gardening. Ph. Nazim (250)929-4000 Book your lawn maintenance now!. Visit us at www.nazimgardens.com
Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.
Treating Your Home like Ours Over 25 years of Reliable Service
250-743-5119 250-361-7889
sucasadev@shaw.ca
250-510-4745
1A ELECTRICIAN, licenced, bonded, Small Jobs Specialist, panel upgrades and renos. All work guaranteed since 1989. Rob at 250-732-PLUG (7584).
EXPERIENCED GARDENER Call Raymond (250) 324-3202 email: rbruvold@shaw.ca
Free Estimates 14 yrs. Experience
GARDENING
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
Yard & Garden Services Lawn maintenance. Pruning & Trimming. Patio, Deck & Gutter cleaning. • General clean up.
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Small Moving Jobs Welcome
Call 310.3535
HAULING AND SALVAGE
Will Ha Anythinul g
Lawncare • Planting • Design • Maintenance
250-710-0725
JUNK AND RUBBISH REMOVAL • Top Soil • Sea Soil • Compost • Manure • Bark Mulch • Gravel • Sand
Call Dave (250) 246-0333
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
woodviewgroup@hotmail.com
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
PAINTING
250.733.2000 250.220.9654
“A Yard or Two Delivery Service”
Has a noisy partner and is taking new clients.
STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883
(250) 701-8319
HAULING AND SALVAGE
Furniture Office Equipment Appliances Tenant Leftovers Yard Waste Lumber Yard P/U Rubbish Construction Debris
Quality Landscape Construction * Stone Retaining Walls * Landscape Design www.islandpacificlandscaping.ca
McCULLOCH’S UNLIMITED Services. All projects welcome, all problems solved. Small projects preferred. Owner participation welcome. 40 yrs experiences, BCIT Grad. Allen (250) 216-5976.
A1 Hauling/Delivery
www.westcoastfountains.ca
250 924 5436
* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343
TREE SERVICES
P.M.
VACUUMS
PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248. WANT YOUR Paint job to last? We believe in proper preparation & quality products. Ian (250)709-1747, 25 yrs exp.
CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535
TREE SERVICES
MOBILE MILLING LTD.
Custom On Site Milling, Siding, Fencing, Beams, Lumber Grading, Lumber Sales, Cedar, Fir & Clears Excavator c/w Thumb Fully Insured
250-743-8284 or pmmill@telus.net
DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES? Our readers are looking for you! Don’t be missed, call to place your ad today.
Call 310.3535
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AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622
2 BR, 1 Ba, 5 Apl, large yard,
CHEMAINUS: BACHELOR, kitchenette, W/D. Private bath & entrance. Walk to town. $600 utils incld. Avail. April 1st. Call (250)246-1546.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
COTTAGES COBBLE HILL, 2 bed cottage, 1100sqft. + garage, 5 appl’s, fully furnished, incl’s hydro, N/P, N/S, refs, $1100/mo. (250)743-8316 for details. SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, util’s internet & cable incl’d, avail immed. $750/mo. Call (250)701-5328.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2 BDRM, 4 appl, NS, pet negotiable, Somenos & Hwy 18, Avail now, $650 + utilities. 250-507-5577 CHEMAINUS: 1/2 duplex in town, 3-4 bdrms, 3 bath, F/P, all appls, $1200 utils incld. Avail Apr. 1. (250)246-1546. CROFTON-BRIGHT and Spacious duplex. 3bed/2bath 6 appliances. $900/month. Contact Rick 250-246-1859 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
1250 sq.ft. Rancher avail immed.
Located 5 to 10 mins from Duncan, in Cowichan Station. $950/month (hydro incl). Call Andre 250-710-1015. 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath family home (2400sq’), 5 appliances, wood stove. 10+ acres w/barn. Private setting close to Cowichan Commons. Pets welcome references required $1600.00 mo. 250-748-9622 COBBLE HILL, quiet country living, upgraded 3 bdrms, 5 appls, N/S, pets neg, $1600./ mo., hydro incl’d. Avail immed. Call 250-743-3863. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, close to all facilities. F/S, W/D hookup, Apr 1. Ref’s. $1200. 748-9909 DUNCAN, large bright 2 bdrm view home close to all amenities, woodstove/elec, W/D, F/S, No/S, No dogs, cat ok. Internet & cable incl. April 1st. $1200. (250)748-9679 DUNCAN, 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 DUNCAN- NEAR McAdam Park, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 appls, propane F/P, garage, sun porch, large back yard, garden. $1400+ utils. Available May 1. Call (250)715-0997. LIKE NEW 2-bdrm rancher. 5 appliances, wood stove, large yard. By McAdam Park. No partiers, N/S, N/P. $1200./mo. Call Michelle (250)743-8043. Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 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.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
OFFICE/RETAIL
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
DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offices, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd floor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
HOMES FOR RENT
DUNCAN- (8 km north) Furnished studio apartment, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. (250)748-1310.
3 BDRM, all appl incl. Small yard, Close to hospital/schools. Avail now with refs. NS, NP. $1100/mo. 250746-1815
DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
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ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca
¾ 103-369 McKinstry Rd, Duncan $725 1 BR executive suite w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 10122 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $795 2 BR sxs duplex w/4 apps,fenced backyard ¾ 207-1715 Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $795 1 BR 2nd floor condo w/ 2 apps,laundry fac. ¾ 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den executive suite w/ 5 apps,patio *SENIOR FRIENDLY BUILDING (55+)* ¾ 3088 Henry Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR 2 bth lower suite w/ 5 apps, hw floors ¾ 31-941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $900 3 BR 2.5 bth townhouse w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 2908 Jonas Way, Chemainus $1000 3 BR 2.5 bth sxs duplex w/ 5 apps, garage ¾ 720 Park Pl, Duncan $1095 2 BR upper level home w/ 5 apps, carport ¾ 5799 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan $1195 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, garage ¾ 1822 Deborah Drive, Duncan $1195 3 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop ¾ 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps ¾ 668 Kerr Dr, Duncan ’Genoa Bay’ $1200 2BR 2.5 bth ocean front home w/ 5 apps ¾ 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $1400 3 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage ¾ 4085 Balsam Dr, Cobble Hill $1500 3 BR 1.5 bth waterfront home w/ 5 apps ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 6 apps, $750 rebate ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca
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: gatehouseadultcareltd@shaw.ca
SHARED ACCOMMODATION LARGE ROOM fully furnished in lovely home in Duncan with walk-in closet & own bathroom. Walking distance to town, hospital. (250)746-9678.
STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
COBBLE HILL: 1 Bdrm, grnd level, spacious, 1 acre, sep. ent., F/S, shared W/D, N/S, $650 incl utils. (250)743-7991 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. DUNCAN. 2-BDRM, private entrance, close to shopping, schools. 482 Chesterfield. $650./mo + $100 utils. Text me at (250)896-4248. EXECUTIVE 1-bdrm Quamichan lakeview, private deck, for quiet & responsible tenant, Absolutely NS/NP. $795 incl utils. April 1st. 250-748-1163 SHAWNIGAN/COBBLE Hill. 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, $1000. NP/NS. Avail. Apr. 1st. (250)510-5526.
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wo members of the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club have quali¿ed for the Western Canadian gymnastics championships in Langley May 3 to 6. Micaylla Broadway and Coral Strugnell earned qualifying spots based on their performances in the Twisters competition at Abbotsford. Broadway was fourth and Strugnell ¿fth at the P5 level. Both had a great showing in the B.C. Winter Games in Vernon during February and continue to progress. The Dynamics won eight medals at the Twisters meet, including three gold by Hayley Baker at the P4 Novice level. Baker’s dominating performance included ¿rsts on vault and Àoor, third on bars and ¿rst all-around. Broadway took second on the beam in P5 Open and fourth all-around while Strugnell earned silver on bars and ¿fth overall for P5 Novice. In P3 Tyro, Samantha Johnson ¿nished second on the Àoor. She was also ¿fth on beam and sixth on vault but couldn’t ¿nish her fourth event due to injury. Taylor Akerman showed just how well she’s progressed from a foot injury earlier this year by placing ¿fth in the vault and ninth overall. The Bailey sisters came through in ¿ne form in the P2 Tyro division. Rebeca won the bronze medal on the beam and was fourth all-around while Trystinna earned seventh on vault and ninth on bars. Dynamics’ coach Olga Matagonova acknowledged the girls continue to improve with each practice. The next big event on the Dynamics’ calendar is the provincial championships in North Vancouver April 13 to 15.
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he Cowichan Rugby Club Div. 1 ladies were ¿red up, but the Div. 1 men just got burned during a pair of weekend matches at United. The Cowichan ladies still had their blood boiling from a couple of weeks ago when they narrowly defeated a stacked United team at home. This time, the opposition was more like United’s true Div. 1 side and Cowichan stormed to a 45-0 victory. Cowichan came out strong and Caity Genereaux opened the scoring just ¿ve minutes into the game and never looked back. “We had to do a little bit of shufÀing in the forwards,’’ noted Cowichan’s Sherry Spence. “With no spares and some hurting bodies, we tried our hardest but still got pushed around in the sets.’’ Carolyn Gudmundseth led the scoring with three tries while Genereaux ¿nished with two tries and ¿ve converts. Spence and Angie Davies scored the other tries. “It was a great game to play, lots of positive stuff,’’ summed up Spence. Galbraith and Spence were picked by United as players of the game. The Cowichan ladies are heading to Kelowna for their next game this weekend. The Cowichan men played two games in one, meeting Seattle at United. “It went really bad,’’ said Cowichan coach Ian Murray. “We came up against a pretty good side.’’ Cowichan scoring in a 36-3 loss was limited to a penalty goal by Owen Wood. Seattle picked up eight points for the double win plus a bonus point for scoring four tries. That puts Seattle 12 points ahead of Cowichan in the Okanagan Springs Brewery League standings. Cowichan was down to 12 players at one point, but Louie Gudmundseth returned after an injury to make it 13.
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Curling challenge: Richmond trip the reward for Kerry Park’s Brian May and the Lake’s Diane Myrden Don Bodger
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owichan Valley rinks continue to dominate the South Island Challenge Cup curling com-
petition. Both the men’s and women’s representatives into the Dominion Curling Club championship following weekend play at the Nanaimo Curling Centre are from valley clubs again. The Kerry Park quartet of skip Brian May, third Gary Ouellette, second Craig Matthews and lead Mike Allegretto topped the men’s event while Lake Cowichan’s Cowichan Rocks team consisting of skip Diane Myrden, third Tricia Mayea,
second Kari McKinlay and lead Maria Elzinga captured the ladies’ competition for the second straight year. The event is designed to allow more regular club curlers a chance to experience higher level competition. Only one curler per team is allowed to have extensive playdown experience. Last year’s event was held at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre where Myrden won for the ladies and Duncan’s Victor Gamble, Doug Gamble, Richard Odo and Randy Wise earned the berth for the men. A second berth for the ladies was eventually awarded to Sarah Wark and her Kerry Park team of Leeanne Ouellette, Myrna Proulx and Lisa Perry.
All were back again for another crack at making it to Richmond for the Paci¿c International Cup but the honour was reserved solely for May and Myrden this time. “It was exciting stuff, fantastic games,’’ said May. “We had some tough games. We maybe went in as some of the underdogs.’’ May lost one game in the early stages, but then beat Nanaimo in the semis and defeated Victoria in the big one for the title. “It’s the ¿rst year that we’ve all played together as one team,’’ said May. “Craig and I have been curling together for years.’’ May, whose rink played a total of ¿ve games, called it “club curling at its best.’’ Myrden was on a roll after
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winning the annual Duncan ladies’ bonspiel in January. But Wark was in the running again. After losing to Lake Cowichan, her team beat a Nanaimo ¿ll-in team, won over Juan de Fuca and then lost the semi¿nal to Nanaimo’s real team. “They totally enjoyed it,’’ said Wark of her team. “It was sort of fun to see them get a bit nervous. It’s not something club curlers experience on a regular basis.’’ Wark will be back with her women’s team of Roz Craig, Simone Brosseau and Michelle Allen for the Victoria Curling Classic this week. Jason Montgomery’s men’s team of Miles Craig, Will Duggan and Josh Hozack is also entered.
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Myrna Proulx, left, and Leeanne Ouellette of the Sarah Wark team guide a rock down the sheet during the Dominion South Island Challenge Cup Saturday at the Nanaimo Curling Centre.
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On the waterfront: Brentwood, Shawnigan and Ridley crews train together for rowing season
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A training camp on Shawnigan Lake was a great experience for rowers from Shawnigan Lake School, Brentwood College and Ridley College of St. Catharines, Ont. The camp was organized by Brentwood’s Brian Carr and
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Speed demons for the Cowichan pre-atom Bulldogs include: Taysha McCuaig-Jones, above, on her way to a third touchdown and Brock Lamont, below.
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he Greater Victoria Minor Football Association gets rolling this weekend for Cowichan teams following pre-season action on a sunny Saturday. The pre-atom (ages 8 to 10) and peewee (ages 13 and 14) Bulldogs squared off against the Nanaimo Bombers at McAdam Park. The pre-atom game was played in a controlled scrimmage environment with the coaches on the ¿eld so the teams could get used to the rules and the alignments. Veteran lineman Ty Bright displayed some strong blocking in the pre-atom game, along with new centre Trevor Eccleston. The rest of the front seven also looked strong. Aiden Lawrence made a solid start to his ¿rst season as quarterback. Taysha McCuaig-Jones ran for more than 200
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yards and three touchdowns in her ¿rstever game while Brock Lamont also did some impressive running at fullback. The defensive line did a great job for the Bulldogs, anchored by nose tackle Tanner Robson. Known as the Beastie Boys, they took on double and triple teams and never budged an inch. The linebackers were also on top of their game. Jonah Morgan, who doubles at running back, made most of the initial tackles. Overall, the players impressed the coaches with their effort, teamwork and discipline. They had fun, too. “Football at this level is all about showing players the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship,’’ stressed coach Jeff McDonald. The teams start playing for keeps in a tripleheader at McAdam Park Saturday against the Vikings. The pre-atom game is at 11 a.m., the atoms take the ¿eld at 1 p.m. and the peewees play at 3 p.m.
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The Ridley men’s coach is Jason Dorland, who coached at Shawnigan in the mid-2000s. Local rowers involved were: Malcolm Conn of Cobble Hill (coxswain), Brett Leighton of Mill Bay (bowman) and Nick Ridenour of Duncan (stroke).
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he Kerry Park Islanders didn’t win any games in the Peewee Tier 3 provincial hockey championships in Quesnel, but won over the host community and the organizing committee. The Islanders salvaged a tie in their ¿nal game of the tournament. More important than the results of the tournament was how well the team conducted itself on and off the ice. Known as ‘the good morning boys’, the Islanders were awarded the fair play trophy. “The organizers recognized our boys were wellbehaved,’’ said Kerry Park coach Trevor Slater. “It was evident on the scoresheet we were the least penalized team in the tournament. “Our boys represented the valley really well.’’ Kerry Park opened tournament play against the host Quesnel Thunder and the building was noisy in support of the home team. “They de¿nitely had the home crowd behind them,’’ said Slater. “The whole town turned out it seemed like.’’ Quesnel wound up winning 6-5, with Kerry Park pressing for the equalizer right to the end. The Islanders then faced the eventual champions from Whistler and lost 10-2 followed by a meeting with Vanderhoof, the team that wound up ¿nishing second, and dropped a 6-2 decision, with Jackson Doucet scoring a goal and adding an assist in that game. The Islanders concluded the tournament with a hardfought 5-5 tie against Semiahmoo, led by Scott Smith’s two goals. Thomas Vaesen was terri¿c in net through the ¿rst three games and Tyson Duffe played against Semiahmoo, facing 44 shots. “Everybody else pitched in,’’ said Slater. “Everybody had strong games.’’ The Islanders were the big winners as ambassadors. “All in all, it was a good trip,’’ said Slater. “We went up there and did our best. We came home with some hardware.’’
hosted by Shawnigan Lake School. Ridley and Brentwood raced against each other for the first time 40 years ago. Ridley has a very fast senior boys’ eight this year according to Carr and will be a team to watch at the national championships.
he Kestrels are the soul survivors of the Cowichan teams in the Island Ladies’ Field Hockey Association playoffs. The Div. 3 squad is into the ¿nal against the Ravens Saturday at UVic after beating the Pirates in overtime during the semi¿nals. The Pirates got on the board with the lone goal of the ¿rst half, but the Kestrels tied the game in the second half when Shylayne Davidson hammered the ball into the front of the goal. Sion Cahoon provided the ¿nishing touch. The game stayed tied 1-1 till the end of regulation time. In the last few minutes of overtime, Sharyn Higginson scored the winning goal on a high tip-in from a bouncing ball. Candis Haslam and Leanne Irving provided great defensive support for goalkeeper Britt Ratzburg. All in all, it was a great game played by both sides.
Both Cowichan Div. 2 teams, the Swifts and Cardinals, wound up losing heartbreaking semi¿nals in shootouts that have replaced strokes as tiebreakers. The Swifts were elevated to the semi¿nals when the Lynx II couldn’t ¿eld a team against the Bluejays. The Swifts played a great game and ¿nished in a tie with the Bluejays after regulation time. The game stayed tied through 10 minutes of sudden-death overtime and then it was on to the shootout. Alyssa Davidson played an exceptional game on defence and Kendra Burley dazzled with her stick skills. Nicole Crowley scored a beautiful goal, tipping in Maddie Smith’s pass from outside the 25-metre area. Teresa Gregus also found the mark for the Swifts. The Cardinals were tied 3-3 with the Sailors after regulation, but lost in the shootout. Stefanie Langkammer scored the ¿rst Cardinals’ goal off a short corner. Goals by Michelle Pewarchuk and Claire Seeliger brought the Cardinals back from an eventual 3-1 de¿cit for the tie.
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Another Female Hockey Day in the Valley is taking place Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Cowichan Arena. Last year’s event was a huge success so girls interested in hockey are being invited out again for a day of instruction and fun. Coaches will be on hand to teach the fundamentals of the game. It’s a great opportunity for girls to
try the sport for the first time. Girls ages 5 to 10 start at 10 a.m. and are on the ice at 10:30. The 11-15-year-olds start at 11:30 a.m. and are on the ice at noon. Helmet, stick, skates and gloves are required. Anyone requiring equipment can contact Kristen Arnold at kristenarnold@telus. net. Registration is free. Call 250-748-7529.
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here’s only one place to go for an authentic Muay Thai or Thai boxing experience. That would be Thailand. So that’s where the valley’s Mat Percy and Chris Hopps went last October, accompanied by Artur Nowacki of the Nak Muay gym in Maple Bay. What an experience it turned out to be. Percy, 18, a 2010 Cowichan Secondary School grad, and Hopps, 25, a 2005 Cowichan grad, both started in Kung Fu. They discovered Nowacki’s sign and found their calling. “It’s pretty new so sometimes people don’t know,’’ said Nowacki. “I was just playing rugby and I wanted to get into combat sports, saw his sign on the street,’’ said Hopps. “I got hooked and started training every day.’’ Months of training locally paled in comparison to how the sport is practiced in Thailand. “In one word, my bubble was ‘popped.’’’ said Percy. “You go over there, it’s a totally different culture.’’ Encountering the gym was a real eye-opener and the thumping sounds of the kicks and punches were music to their ears. Conditions were far from luxurious, however. “These people had less, but in some ways they had more,’’ said Percy. “They were always happy it seemed like.’’ “For me, it was interesting to see how real ¿ghters train,’’ said Hopps. “Seeing those 15-year-old kids smash the bags was unreal, children warriors. They love Muay Thai there.’’ “It’s like hockey here,’’ said Nowacki. “I don’t think you could ¿nd someone on the
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Thailand training involved some hectic days for the valley’s Chris Hopps and Mat Percy, left, in the more comfortable surroundings of Nowacki’s Maple Bay gym. street who didn’t like Muay Thai,’’ added Hopps. The Muay Thai experience in Thailand is beyond anything people here can imagine. “You live in a camp,’’ said Nowacki. “You eat together, sleep together, you train together.’’ “Everybody has a role,’’ added Percy. “It’s more like work,’’ offered Nowacki. “They don’t do this for fun.’’ The language barrier took some time to overcome, but, in Muay Thai, actions always speak louder than words anyway. “There’s only one lady there who spoke a little bit of English,’’ said Hopps. “It’s amazing how well you could communicate with people who don’t speak the same language.’’ Nowacki previously lived in Asia for more than three years so he was well-versed in the culture. The other two got along with the bare necessities.
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Hello, thank you, yes, no, punch and kick became important words in their vocabulary, along with mosquito. “You can’t really describe it till you go there,’’ reasoned Hopps. “You get to see these kids do 50 kicks — just perfect technique every time,’’ said Percy. The days were long and the training rigourous. A typical day began at 5:30 a.m. with an 18-kilometre run and then two or three hours of training before breakfast. After some sleep time and lunch, the group went on another run covering seven km for a total of 25 km for the day and two to three more hours of training. Needless to say, weight loss occurred as part of the routine. “You’ve just got to be consistent in training,’’ said Percy, who works as a lifeguard at the Cow-
ichan Aquatic Centre. A visit to Lumpinee Stadium to witness a ¿ght made the trip complete. Nowacki was happy to offer the opportunity for the ¿ghters. “The way I teach is the same way they teach in Thailand,’’ he said. “That was my goal was to take them to Thailand so they could see the perfect artistic way, how it’s supposed to be done.’’
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www.olympic24hrfitness.com info@olympic24hrfitness.com Unit 102-103, 5462 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan, BC V9L 6W4
*Reservations please, subject to availability. Offer valid April 18th - 30th, 2012. Some restrictions apply. Group travelers subject to additional restrictions.
1-250-597-4469
(behind Serious Coffee)
36 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
Friday, March 30, 2012
super sale 2010 CHEV AVEO Auto, P/S, RWD, Hatchback STK #12-45A
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2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5 spd, FWD, AM/FM STK #12-166A
2006 HYUNDAI AZERA
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$8,911
$8,911
$9,911
2007 DODGE CALIBER
2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT
2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL
$9,911
$9,911
2006 CHEV COBALT SS
2006 KIA SPECTRA
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$9,911
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2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE
2009 FORD FOCUS 4 DR SE
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2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
$9,911
$7,811
$4,911
2002 FORD SPORTTRAC XLT
1997 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE
2008 SMART CAR
$7,911
$7,411
5 spd, sunroof, cloth interior STK #12-U10A
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$8,911
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