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Local man gets four years jail for child porn Richard Randall: Randall: Sentenced for possession and distribution Krista Siefken

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C Musicians Kathy York, David Van Rky, and Sue Doughty rehearsed on Wednesday, July 6 for an afternoon of sacred music at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Sunday, July 10 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Cemetary picnic is no grave affair St. Peter’s: Park serene, not spooky Peter W. Rusland

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aking friends with spirits of dead folks is no grave issue to Rev. Deborah Rivet. She and members of St. Peter’sQuamichan Anglican Church are hosting a Àock of choral groups and musicians during Sunday’s ¿rst Festival Afternoon Of Sacred Music bene¿t for Warmland House in the church’s historic memorial park. “What a great place to make friends with the whole topic of death,” Rivet said of the shady space and resting place for Cowichan pioneers, veterans — and even Dracula author Bram Stocker’s brother. “We want this to be a place with a sense of joy.” Proceeds from the 1 to 4 p.m. musical picnic will

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buy gear for regular foot clinics helping needy folks at Duncan’s Warmland House shelter. Rivet prefers the term memorial park to cemetery because she views the church’s verdant, oak-studded grounds as people-friendly, not spooky. “We heard from some people opposed to the party, but others know it’s a place to laugh and have fun,” said Rivet. She cited garden cemetery celebrations held in space-pinched Paris in the early 1800s. The family afternoon will feature choral, solo and instrumental music from Ensemble Laude, ROCK Singers, Duncan Choral Society, the Glenora Farm Bell Choir, Threshold Choir and others. Rivet said memorial park music was the brainchild of herself and valley harpist Marilyn Rummel. It gained support from Duncan Choral leader Sue Doughty and others. “We have access to lots of musicians,” Rivet said, citing St. Peter’s organ master Ron Killian who’s also helping give a leg up to Warmland’s weekly foot clinics.

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“They’re held at Warmland for all residents and homeless people.” Sunday’s musical event aims to raise $3,000 for the clinics lending dignity to needy folks who have their feet washed and nails trimmed, before feet are covered with fresh socks and shoes before lunch. “We create friendships by taking care of the homeless in our community,” Rivet said. Her foot-clinic wish list includes a sterilizer for small gear, such as clippers and nail ¿les, plus basins and day-to-day items like rubber gloves, swabs and more. Socks and shoes are mostly donated by Cowichan’s Anglican churches, she noted. Admission is by freewill offering to the memorial park blessed with wildÀowers and rustic headstones. “This is about taking in talent, enjoying the park, and if you happen to sit on a gravestone, no one will get upset. “It’s a sacred place where we’ll have sacred music.” For more, call 250-709-4017.

owichan Valley resident Richard Gerald Randall will serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography. Randall, 57, was sentenced in Duncan Provincial Court on June 29. He’d been arrested at his Westholme residence on Oct. 21, when local Mounties, as well as members of the RCMP’s Integrated Technology Crime Unit, seized several computers and other tech devices. Thousands of child pornography images were on those devices, police said. “We have to go through hard drives and CDs and that takes a long time, and it’s a tedious, unpleasant process because of the nature of the offences,” North Cowichan/Duncan Const. Markus Lueder said at the time of Randall’s arrest. The investigation of Randall had stemmed from undercover police channels originating with the Toronto Police Service. The information was forwarded to the local detachment for further investigation in September, eventually leading to the application and execution of the warrant, and Randall’s arrest. He was formally charged in court in early January, pleaded guilty in March, and was sentenced by Judge Susan Wishart last week. In addition to his four-year incarceration, Randall has also been ordered to provide a DNA sample for the federal database. He’s also received a lifetime prohibition on attending certain areas where children are present. A third child pornography count was stayed in court.

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Speeders have helped give about $1.2 million back to Cowichan communities this year, the province said. The money — in part from provincial trafﬁc ﬁnes — has been recycled to Duncan ($438,847), North Cowichan ($246,033), Lake Cowichan ($362,118), and the Cowichan Valley Regional District

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($129,907). Those tallies, based on population and other factors, were announced Wednesday by B.C.’s Ministry of Community, Sport and Culture. Local towns are now receiving this year’s second installment from the Small Community and Regional District

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Police targetting dangerous drivers on the ‘Hat Making the Malahat Safer: Safer: Program adding patrols to get drunks and speeders off the road Charla Huber

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tarting this week, and continuing on throughout the summer, drivers on the Malahat Drive will be under increased surveillance. Policing units from the south island kicked off the Making the Malahat Safer campaign on Wednesday. “It’s our goal that no family has to have a policeman give them the gut-wrenching, life changing news that a loved one is never coming home again as a result of a crash on the Malahat,” said Staff Sgt. Frank Wright of the CRD Integrated Road Safety Unit. RCMP and the IRSU are making themselves visible on the Malahat in hopes of targetting high consequence and high risk driving, such as drunk driving, speeding or using mobile devices behind the wheel. “We are frustrated with what we can do as a community to get impairment off the road. It’s not the odd occasion (when crashes are caused by impairment), it results in a lot of serious crashes,” said Langford ¿re chief Bob Beckett. “This isn’t about the road or an engineering aspect.” In the past four years nearly 300 people have been injured and seven people have died on the Malahat Drive in car crashes. While ramping up enforcement RCMP have several tools and actions they are taking to help make the 25-kilometre stretch of highway safer. Check stops are being used to combat drinking and driving, the use of scopes will help identify drivers using mobile devices and not wearing seat belts, and licence plate readers will help identify prohibited drivers and unlicensed vehicles. “If you are breaking the law, you will be charged,” said Const. Robert Figueiredo of the CRD IRSU.

Const. Robert Figueiredo of the CRD Integrated Road Safety Unit says police will be ramping up patrols on the Malahat Drive. “We want to reduce or eliminate crashes and deaths on our highways.” With more police on the road, Figueiredo wants to remind all drivers when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road with its lights Àashing, drivers “must reduce their speed and move over.”

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Vancouver Island’s RCMP police helicopter, Air 8, is also being used to monitor unsafe driving practices such as tailgating, unsafe passing and aggressive driving. Once an offender is spotted, RCMP on the highway will radio the car’s location and description. “It will be the eye in the sky,” Figueiredo said.

OfÄcials hope to open historic Kinsol Trestle later this month Ashley Degraaf

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insol Trestle buffs, hold your breath. Restoration on the historic crossing is nearly complete, CVRD parks and trails manager Brian Farquhar said, but a celebration party date hasn’t been set yet. “We’re still looking in July,” Farquhar said. “We’re still working out the ¿nal details on the work on the trestle itself. We all want to see it happen but we want to make sure the site is safe and accessible and once it’s open, it’s going to stay open.

“The last thing we’d want to do is hold a great big celebration event and then have to close it the next day for further rehab work.” TLC started work on the trestle last July and earlier reports predicted a late spring or early summer opening. The $7.4-million restoration project has included replacing unsound timber, reinforcing 17 structural piers, and ¿nishing a new 614-foot walkway atop the structure for hikers, cyclists and equestrians. Landscaping, a walkway into the Koksilah River canyon, and an information kiosk are also in the plan. Those following the trestle’s progress on the Ministry of Trans-

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Duncan council green-lights green residential development

Kenneth Park: Condominium lauded as Duncan’s eco-friendliest building Peter W. Rusland

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onstruction of Duncan’s most green building, Kenneth Park, starts in September. Brant Weninger’s $5-million, residential-commercial project on Kenneth Street, sitting roughly between the Arbutus Café and Volume One Bookstore — recently received a development permit from city council. The four-storey place with a redbrick base, plus solar-heated hot water, geoheating “Those things should thermal and cooling, storm water managebe part of the buildment, rainwater ing code.” harvesting, and more could take a year to build. “I’m looking to promote downtown and this gets people living downtown,” said Councillor Joe Thorne. “This project’s a step in the right direction, and it’s as green as

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World-renowned nature painter Robert Bateman has repeated his request for preservation of Chemainus’ Echo Heights forest. Bateman recently emailed North Cowichan council about 52-acre Echo Heights’ importance as a remedy to today’s “frazzled electronic world.” “South Vancouver Island has precious and unique ecosystems. “Echo Heights Forest is a beautiful example that needs to be preserved and protected. It will be even more precious as years go by and the world

becomes more hectic.” In 2006, Bateman donated an etching of a Barred owl to the Chemainus Residents’ Association. It gained some $3,000 at silent auction. About 1,400 folks have petitioned council to save publicly owned Echo Heights as parkland. A public hearing about the forest’s future is planned for July 21.

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International education: Part two of a two-part series that looks at SD79’s hotly debated program

International eduction viceprincipal Judy Hershman, left, and principal Liz HollandsGamble organize schedules that include promoting the program abroad and working with students at home.

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rying to nail down a time to meet with Liz HollandsGamble is a bit like trying to capture smoke with your bare hands. After two rescheduled appointments, she calls the News Leader Pictorial in between racing home to let her dog out, and Skyping with agents in Korean. Apologetically, she says she’s managed to move things around enough to meet the following morning. In this brief interaction, Hollands-Gamble has underlined a point she’s been making all year — she can’t run the Cowichan Valley School District’s international program alone. Fortunately for her, local school trustees voted recently in favour of adding a vice-principal, Judy Hershman, to the program. But the decision was not made lightly, or without opposition. “I don’t think there are many schools in the district that have a full-time principal, and here we are giving the international program a full-time principal, and a full-time vice-principal,” Trustee Deb Foster said. “In times of ¿scal restraint, how can we afford this?” The district can afford this, Hollands-Gamble explained, because the program actually pays for the positions itself, through the $12,000-per-student tuition it brings from international learners. “Students pay tuition, they pay home-stay, they pay medical, all of those things,” she said. “From (tuition) we pay for such things as our positions, secretarial, bus drivers, teacher time — and then the revenue that remains after marketing costs and everything like that, that’s the money that goes back into helping the school district.” That amounts to about $3,000 from each student going back into the general district purse — making it a revenue-generator for the cash-strapped district. But because of the program’s Àuid enrolment — Àuctuating “It’s very unreliable month to month due to various as a revenue stream.” streams — it’s dif¿cult to pin-point how much revenue to expect from year to year. And that worries some trustees. “It’s very unreliable as a revenue stream,” said Trustee Eden Haythornthwaite, pointing to a big dip in international enrolment a couple of years ago during the economic crash. And instead of globetrotting in an effort to entice kids from afar to Cowichan, Haythornthwaite said the district should be recruiting valley kids from local private schools. “Most of the people who are putting their kids in private schools are doing it because they’re frustrated with deteriorating conditions, not because they want to pay thousands of dollars a year to put kids

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in private school,” she said. Less money spent on the international program, Haythornthwaite reasoned, means more spent in classrooms — and perhaps more students returning to the public system. “I fully see the bene¿t of having an international program,” added Foster. “But here we are putting a lot of effort and time to grow this program, but what we are doing for the rest of the kids? That’s what bothers me.” Other trustees argue the old adage — you’ve got to spend money to make money. Haythornthwaite isn’t convinced. “We are not in business,” she wrote recently on her blog. “And if some of the trustees and administrators fancy themselves emperors of commerce, they should take this up in their personal lives and live the fantasy there.” Superintendent of schools Dan Boudreault repeatedly pointed out during budget talks that if the program did not grow, it might as well be collapsed. It can’t be expanded through the efforts of just one person, but administrators suspect adding another staffer to the program could bring in more kids — and more revenue. With one person at home to administrate the program, HollandsGamble could spend more time recruiting. “This is a 24/7 job — the kids don’t leave us at 3 o’clock,” Hollands-Gamble said. Even with Hershman’s assistance, her schedule is full. “Between the two of us, we have had only one weekend off since Christmas,” she said. “It’s the job.” And it’s one she loves. But she’s clearly having a hard time communicating that enthusi-

asm to trustees. Even Julie Thomas, a trustee of three terms and a two-time homestay volunteer for the international program, has her doubts. She supports the program — just consider that support tenuous. “I think it’s dangerous to depend on that money in our budget because you just don’t have control over enrolment,” she said. Trustee debate about the program was evident last year, too, when they decided to cut the program’s homestay manager. That means Hershman will oversee homestay duties as well as extra administrative work in the coming school year. “The reason we need a second person is because we’re dealing with a child not only in school, but the child in the homestay family, and with the homestay family,” Trustee Ann Andersen said during budget debate. “There’s a lot involved there … and it’s just impossible for one person.” Together, Hollands-Gamble and Hershman now hope to continue to grow the program. They’re expanding recruitment into South and Central America, as well as other untapped areas of Europe, and continue to host agents in the valley. “We see their jaws drop, we see their eyes light up, because there are a lot of great things happening in our schools,” Hershman said. “We have one of the best education systems in the world, and should be proud of that.” Hollands-Gamble agreed. “I’m like everybody — we go through budget time, we get cynical, everything seems to be grey and dark. And then you take agents through the schools, and you really come to appreciate what they see, and how brilliant we really are as educators, in how we run our schools, in our buildings, and what our kids have access to,” she said. “And I’m thankful that I get to see that.”

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bay. Bay Director Lori Iannidinardo was satisÂżed the $2.2-million Lambourn Estates Sewer System project was federal gas-tax money well spent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sewage used to go into the bay, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class-A efĂ&#x20AC;uent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still going in the ocean, but 410 metres farther out,â&#x20AC;? she said of the new pipe installed June 22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could practically drink the water coming from the system now.â&#x20AC;? The $1.6-million Lambourn water and sewage treatment plant processes waste from about 130 Cherry Point area homes. It has capacity for 197 homes. The plant sits at end of Sutherland Drive at Evelyn Place. The Cowichan Valley Regional District also spent $328,000 of gas-tax cash making the new 410-metre pipe at the bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former Hayes log-sort site, then Ă&#x20AC;oated it out and hooked it to the existing Lambourn outfall built by developers in 1978. That Âżx created a 530-metre discharge into Sansum Narrows. The CVRD assumed ownership of the old Lambourn plant and outfall in September 2008, explained regional project engineer Jeralyn Jackson. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when developers Royal Island and Double-H Developments had created 50 new lots, but were required to upgrade the existing sewage and water treatment system under provincial regulations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a secondary-treated sewage, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advanced secondary treatment through a membrane plant,â&#x20AC;? Jackson said of plant yielding â&#x20AC;&#x153;more than ditch-waterâ&#x20AC;? quality liquid, without using chlorine, before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pumped offshore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;EfĂ&#x20AC;uent (at Lambourn) went from 12

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Plans for regional sewage strategy seem constipated Green treatment: We want more like Lambourn

ight at the end of Cowichan’s sewage-treatment pipe mostly means building more pipe. Still, hope that local leaders are ¿nally addressing our rising sewage crisis has surfaced in Cowichan Bay. The region has assumed ownership of the old Lambourn sewage treatment plant. It now treats water and sewage — using modern membrane technology, not toxic chlorine — while a longer outfall now reaches into the Sansum Narrows. True, waste is still pumped into the drink, but it’s far cleaner. This type of action is needed now across Cowichan, perhaps during talks of upgrading the moat-style Tzouhalem sewage lagoons. It’s time to Sadly, a partnership agreement signed in 2008 between Cowichan Tribes, Àush our Duncan, North Cowichan and the Codisgusting wichan Valley Regional District toward regional sewage-treatment strategy sewage habits aseems constipated. Why? Meanwhile, local developments continue full-speed-ahead with minimal sewage-treatment plans. Where’s the long-term thinking? Our collective toilet bowl holds the fact few marinas have vessel pump-out facilities — partly due to the absence of federal laws against disgusting dumping at sea. Then there are all of Cowichan’s old septic ¿elds, some leaking efÀuent into our lakes and rivers. Effects are seen in fouled Quamichan Lake. Shouldn’t high-quality sewage-treatment plans be in place before development permits are issued? In the ‘90’s, the CVRD held a community centre session displaying modern, pipe-free treatment facilities producing a pure-water end product inside greenhouse-type buildings. Let’s really start treating our sewage — before we end up treading water in our own wastes.

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Seeing both sides of: SD79’s international program The case against

The case for Anyone who has been to a school district budget meeting can appreciate the desire for more education funding. And international education serves that funding up on a silver platter. Students from around the globe bring in about $3,000 each in pure revenue for our district — that’s not something to turn your nose down at. Instead of debating the program, we should be celebrating it.

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You need those unsightly towers to use your cellphone Patrick Hrushowy

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here is a fascinating dynamic tension between wireless telephone service providers and the governments that regulate their activities — particularly local governments that ¿nd themselves up close and personal with voters. Right now both Rogers and Telus “Cell users demand are proposing new tower sites in and expect smooth and cell response to comseamless cellphone plaints from their subscribers that coverage.” there are gaps in the quality of service — Telus in Mill Bay and Rogers in Saltair. While local governments don’t have an ultimate veto on

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the siting of these towers, they do have a large measure of inÀuence over the ¿nal decisions made by federal regulators. Here’s the story: tens of thousands of cell users in the Cowichan Valley demand and expect smooth and seamless cellphone coverage where they live, work and travel. Let’s not forget we are not talking simply cellphones; we are also including smart phones, which are essentially small computers. These gobble up band width or capacity in the existing system. By one estimate there are about 32,000 cellphones in use in the Cowichan Valley. That number seems huge but it comes from an out¿t called NationMaster, a ¿rm that collects international statistics. It estimates there are roughly 38 cellphones in use in Canada for every 100 people. If that’s true, there are an awful lot of people — otherwise known as voters — who might not take it too kindly if the CVRD makes it too hard to locate cellphone towers where they can assure smooth and seamless cover-

It’s a sad state of affairs when we have to send people out to attract international kids into our schools, just to add a few more pennies to our sadly thin purse. Meanwhile, local kids are leaving the public system for the better-resourced private one. Let’s get our priorities straight: public education should be paid for by our public government, and local energy should be focused on local kids.

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age for cellphone users. On the other hand, members of the public — also known as voters — can be appalled at the gigantic steel girder structures being proposed by the cellphone companies. In Mill Bay the tower is proposed to be sited next to the Island Highway just north of Kilmalu intersection. The CVRD is already formally on the record as opposing the Mill Bay Telus site. In Saltair, CVRD director Mel Dory is responding to local resident concerns about the proposed Rogers tower by helping to scout alternate locations that would have less impact on populated areas. I’m no expert on the ¿ne details of cell tower locations but I do understand that topography and geography are pretty critical issues when locating them. Tower design is also a factor in providing the capacity that cellphones users are demanding. There is the option of what is called a

monopole cell tower that is much less visually obtrusive than the girder towers, but they apparently cannot provide the same capacity to meet the service demands of cellphone users in the current circumstances. The assurance of reliable coverage is becoming increasingly important as more people opt for cellphone-only for their telephone connectivity — particularly young people. Cellphones, and smart phones, are a fact of life and it is reasonable for users to expect seamless and reliable coverage. On the other hand, aesthetics are also a real issue and this is where the dynamic tension between the cellphone companies and local government will play out. Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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Should mandatory class-size limits be reduced in Cowichan schools?

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“Yes. A smaller class size is always a better option because the teacher gets to know the child, and individual learning styles can be better accommodated in a smaller class.” Amanda Graham, Duncan

“It would probably be a good idea for more one-onone time with teachers. There’d be less students for the teacher to deal with.” Kirsten Doyle, Duncan

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Charge baseball with an error in move from Pioneer Park

Dear editor “Take me out to the ball game.” I can still hear the playing of Pres Bruce’s tape as we had the seventh-inning stretch at one of the many tournaments that Pres, Marvin Larson and I hosted at Pioneer Park. I read with mixed emotions about the new ¿elds and the move from Pioneer Park. Many old-timers probably feel the same way. They put in a good part of their lives at the ballpark teaching kids the great game of baseball. It was a fun time for us all and we made many new and lasting friends and really became a family. I had a look at the new ¿elds and they are beautiful and well thought-out but something is lost in the move. The very name Pioneer Park really spoke for the hundreds who made the park such a great place to be. It seems a shame to leave it all behind. I could name 100 dedicated friends that put in many hours at the park. I will mention only four and I think the Duncan Junior Baseball has dropped the ball on this one and should be charged with an error. In 1949 Pres Bruce, Lyle Reid, Bucky Kennett and Wilf Cain started Little League in Duncan. Lyle Reid was the ¿rst president and he is still in good health today. He should have been part of your park dedication, representing all the people that followed his lead. I talked to him last week and like the rest of us was not aware of the ceremonies or we would have been there for sure. I know he was disappointed. We cannot live in the past, but it is nice to have such great memories. If you haven’t read Pres’ book, Memories of Baseball 1937-1987, you should read it. Eric Monk, Little League President and Duncan Junior Baseball Chairman 1979-1984

WafÅe didn’t deserve this, please help her

Dear editor Please help WafÀe! This poor little girl needs everyone’s help to ¿ght for her life. Being shot and then run over is not something this beautiful dog should have gone through; she should have been loved and the owners proud to have had her in their lives. This apparently is not the case. It looks like all the idiots were not in Vancouver rioting; one was here shooting a dog. I am pleading with this community to give whatever they can, whether it be a dollar or $20, to the Central Cowichan Vet Hospital or

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CVRD works against our best interests In my opinion: Directors not considering the wishes of the community An open letter to the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development n December 2010, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Area D (Cowichan Bay) attempted to introduce an amendment to the Of¿cial Settlement Plan under Bylaw 3432 (aimed at restricting tree cutting in order to protect wildlife and foreshore environment — editor). Notice of ¿nal public input was published under the minimum requirements of the law, quite a slap in the collective faces of Cowichan Bay residents and the taxpayers when the full impact of the proposed amendment is considered. This proposed bylaw would have severely and negatively impacted upon property values and the property owner’s ability to use and enjoy their property as it now exists. The proposed bylaw was shelved that evening by regional board members who, after strong opposition from the oceanfront property owners, assured us it was “dead in the water.” However, the feeling that our elected representatives would continue to follow their agenda with little regard for the input of their constituents prompted the formation of ORCA, Oceanfront Ratepayers Community Association of Area D (Cowichan Bay). ORCA, a non-pro¿t registered society, has a current email list of 50-plus members, and continues to grow. Our mission statement, simply, is to be a collective, non-confrontational voice for all oceanfront property owners in Cowichan Bay and to provide thoughtful input to the process. We have been described as sel¿sh and destructive property owners. Many of us are retired, living on ¿xed pension incomes. Many of us have worked long and hard to achieve what we have and have invested, and continue to invest our life savings into our properties. And because we have worked so hard to purchase our little “Our represenpiece of heaven, we tatives are not are good stewards of our land and the representing our environment. interests in a It is insulting to suggest we do not fair, democratic, have the best interests non-biased, nonof our property and therefore our investdiscriminatory ment at heart. manner.” Minister, you may have noticed in recent news articles and events, taxpayers in our region, Sooke and Salt Spring Island, to name a few, are discovering, to our collective dismay, that our representatives are not representing our interests in a fair, democratic, non-biased, non-discriminatory manner. We call upon you to bring to the attention of those in a position of authority that they have a ¿duciary obligation to listen to and to act for the bene¿t of all of their constituents.

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One of today’s letter writers laments the loss of Pioneer Park, where decades of baseball memories were made. Pioneer Park was replaced by the Somenos Ball Fields, above, which ofÄcially opened last month. the SPCA to pay for the damage someone has rich and powerful and another for the rest of us. done to WafÀe. She deserves to live. Please For all of us there is only one planet. Grant B. Evans help her! Cecelia Pearson Crofton Crofton

Our future is being shipped across the ocean one log at a time

Dear editor Crofton is one of a number of deep sea ports on Vancouver Island. We are frequently visited by the great ships of the world. Adjacent to the Crofton port is a land-based log sort on the once beautiful Shoal Islands, accessible by bridge to logging trucks and machinery. The companies that operate these facilities are of course, capitalists, industrialists and the uberrich, most of whom live afar. It is one of my pleasures to observe through binoculars, the maritime comings and goings on Stuart Channel. However, of considerable anguish and concern to me is the fact these huge ships are being loaded for export, with raw r logs. Each of these heavily loaded ships (and ( there are many) represents the destruction o an entire living forest and habitat for myriad of l living creatures. Seventy percent of Vancouver Island’s ancient a forests have now been harvested and w remains is unprotected. This is blatant what m mining, not farming. How long will it take a this rate, for Vancouver Island to become at a denuded wasteland? And where will our capitalists, c industrialists and uber-rich be then? S Sipping martinis on the beach of some tropic i Perhaps there are two laws, one for the isle?

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Marina development good, blocking viewscapes not

Dear editor We fully support the revitalization of the Mill Bay Marina and the upland property. We look forward to having a wonderful new safe marina and a new development in our area. What was misrepresented was the impact of the present strata design of the upland portion. In fact, there are four Handy Road properties where the water view is either completely gone or the vast majority reduced to glimpses. We will be losing 80 to 90 per cent of our water view. Real estate research and consultation estimates our property value will be reduced by about $50,000 as a result. We don’t oppose the housing development, however we expected consideration for design to maintain some portion of our view and the ability to maintain our property values. While no one owns water view, wouldn’t it have been possible to share both quality and ¿nancial bene¿ts to having one? While the vast community will be enjoying a new marina, 14 families will have full water view homes and developers have earned their income, established family homes’ values have depreciated and water views will be signi¿cantly reduced or gone. Gail Stroud and Roger Jackson Mill Bay

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by Ann Andersen

After years of delay work was ﬁnally progressing on a new courthouse in Duncan to replace the cramped aging structure that had served the community for many decades. The new courthouse was on land that formerly housed part of Chinatown.

Friends of retiring teacher Mrs. Frances Quance extended their good wishes to her at a tea at the Mill Bay home of Mrs. Gerald Patterson. Mrs. Quance taught at the Mill Bay Bayview elementary school (now McDonalds) for four years.

1968: Stampeders Mr. and Mrs. Len Elzinga, residents on Riverside Road, Cowichan Station, attended the Williams Lake stampede where Mr. Elzinga participated in the wild horse riding contest.

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Dateline 1968: Community centre squabbled over Ann Andersen

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even years before the Aquannis Centre opened and 10 before work was underway on the Cowichan Community Centre, councils, commissions and committees were squabbling about who should take leadership. Indeed, plans for Pioneer Park’s $800,000 recreational complex of an inside swimming pool and community centre were delayed again in July 1968 even though North Cowichan alderman Dennis Hogan warned delay would mean increased cost. Much of the success of the bylaw might depend on preliminary planning to present the project to residents immediately, he said. But there were those pushing for more widespread recreational planning. “We would like to see regional planning for recreation before this (community centre) referendum is presented,” said South Cowichan recreational commission chairman Peter Owen. And that’s where the trouble was, warned North Cowichan chairman of the joint recreation commission Norman Bevan. It would take another two years if the proposed project was led on a regional basis, he said. Bevan added that it would have been much easier to put the bylaw to the people if the project had remained a Duncan and North Cowichan venture.

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Crews demolish the Cowichan Agricultural Hall in October of 1968. During the wars, the Army commandeered it and it became known as the Armouries. Built in 1913, the hall was located on Front Street, later Canada Avenue. —We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular ofﬁce hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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Summerfest schedule Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival programs are your must-have guide to musical and arts action in downtown Duncan. The green, easy-to-read booklet — free at the Charles Hoey Park stage and a raft of local businesses — lists events and times of daily acts. Here’s today’s lineup on the Charles Hoey Stage: Noon,

student singers Georgia Bennett Ali & Mark Platt; 1 p.m., country singer Hope King; 2 p.m., guitarist-singer Scott McGill; 3 p.m., Music Teachers’ Association Student & Teacher Showcase; 4 p.m., Canned Canadiana; 5 p.m., Open Mike performances critiqued; 6:30 p.m., Canned Canadiana; 7 p.m., Jane’s Way Celtic–folk. City Square Stage: 6:30 p.m., Tropic Mayhem retro-pop; 7 p.m., Sound & Science pop-rock-indie; 8 p.m., Led Zeppelin Tribute Band. Call 250-715-1700, or visit www.cowichanfestival.com.

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Month-long Summerfest in full swing Much music: music: Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival running all of July Peter W. Rusland

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eaves of a big oak wiggled in the summer sun as music fans of all ages listened to classical music Wednesday afternoon in downtown’s Charles Hoey Park. It was just another perfect day amid this year’s month-long Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival. Impresario Longevity John Falkner, DCSF’s artistic director, runs the city’s “There’s a sense of combiggestmunity when people of all ever summer event. walks of life share a live He takes it performance.” all in stride on day six of the stage extravaganza spanning roots, blues, rock, folk, Latin and more. “This festival is just a taste of what goes on everyday at the Duncan Garage Showroom, the Dancing Bean and all the other live venues we have in Cowichan,” he said,

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noting some musicians are donating their talent to the festival. “There’s a sense of community when people of all walks of life share the experience of a live performance.” They’re getting that feeling at the Hoey stage, and at the city square stage on select days. Live art rules for culture vulture Jackie Hume. “A one-month festival is wonderful. “It’s great to have so many free things going on.” Bassist Martyn Jones agreed. “People need not fear live music — we’ve got some world-class players here. “It’s miraculous what Long John’s done while still maintaining acts at the Showroom. “He’s hell bent on making this valley the music capital of B.C. “The arts just saturate this town.” MP Jean Crowder is Cowichan’s biggest fan. “The students are wonderful,” she said after hearing violinist Dona Wilkie play during the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers’ Association’s Student & Teacher Showcase. “This festival’s just a reÀection of how much talent we have here, and it starts young.” But it includes all ages, noted Falkner. “Watching our festival take place has been a piece of performance art in itself.

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Summerfest boss Longevity John Falkner runs the Charlies Hoey Park stage on Wednesday. Summerfest events and activities continue throughout the month. See the sidebar at the top of the page for more. “Come and have a taste of live music instead of sitting in front of a computer.” Summerfest’s coming days and nights will include the Grand Parade at 11 a.m. July 16, plus the Duncan Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Wednesday Night Walkabouts and more until July 31. Summerfest bridges the Islands Folk Festival at Providence Farm July 22 to 24,

though shuttles stopping at downtown’s train station will ferry fans between Hoey Park and the folkfest. Meanwhile, Falkner’s already planning next year’s summer festival. “We’re designing a template for 2012,” he said of Duncan’s centennial celebrations. “But the withdrawal from this year will be humungous.”

And not a mescal worm in sight... Peter W. Rusland

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rom sweet and peppery to tangy and even coffee-Àavoured, locals sampled a wide range of high-end tequilas during a recent tasting at the Quamichan Inn. Spirits master J. Leslie Wheelock led samplers through the ¿ner points of 11 sipping tequilas far more re¿ned than popular Cuervo. There were no mescal worms in sight as two-dozen tasters went to work with their noses and taste buds. Wheelock explained how hundreds of Mexican tequilas fall into three basic categories: white or blanco, also called silver or plata; reposado or ‘rested;’ and anéjo or ‘old.’ Blanco is often clear while reposado assumes a darker hue, with anéjo usually the darkest brew from the cactus-like agave plant. Flavour can also vary with production in lowland or highland regions of Mexico, with Jalisco state (including Puerto Vallarta) being a prime producer of major labels and family-made tequilas. Unlike ¿ne long-aged Scotch, tequila isn’t usually matured more than three months in American oak casks, he noted. After sipping each 40 per cent alcohol product, crowd favourites were sweet and smooth Patron Anéjo ($100); lightly peppery Cabo Wabo Reposado ($85), plus darkly delicious Patron Café liqueur ($50). That consensus fol-

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Spirits master J. Leslie Wheelock explains the Åavour and history behind one of 11 types tasted during June 25’s Beverly Corners tequila session at the Quamichan Inn. lowed folks also sampling Don Julio Blanco and Reposado, Sauza Hornitos Reposado and Plata, Aha Toro Reosado, Cazadores Anéjo and Blanco, plus Herradura Reposado Gold. All are sold at the Blackberry Liquor Store. Affable Wheelock hit his goal of educating openminded bon vivants about tequila sitting outside marguarita mixers. His next session may focus on ¿ne bourbons or perhaps scotches. Tequila-tasting rating: 9 salutes out of 10.

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Notice of Elector Approval Processes The Municipality of North Cowichan gives notice that it seeks the approval of its electors to adopt three separate Loan Authorization Bylaws to borrow a maximum of $4,296,975 for up to a 20-year period to fund the following projects: 1. Municipal Hall Expansion Purpose: To borrow up to $3,000,000 to construct an addition to the North Cowichan Municipal Hall of approximately 1,011 square metres (10,877 sq. ft). 2. Diking Purpose: To borrow up to $745,475 to construct approximately 2,330 metres of diking along Beverly Street (from Lakes Road to the Trans Canada Highway); remove gravel, realign the channel, stabilize the north bank at the confluence of the Somenos Creek and the Cowichan River, and flood proof 23 homes (along the north bank of Somenos Creek, between the end of Seine Road and Rosewood Avenue. 3. Duncan Curling Club Property Purchase Purpose: To borrow up to $551,500 to purchase 3191 Sherman Road and lease the property back to the Duncan Curling Club to operate. The impact of these borrowings on an average North Cowichan home (valued at approximately $340,000) over each of the next 20 years is $15.86 (i.e. $11.38 for the Municipal hall expansion, $2.66 for the diking improvements, and $1.82 for the Curling Club property purchase). In each case, Council may adopt the Loan Authorization Bylaws unless at least 10% of North Cowichan’s electors sign Elector Response Forms and submit them to the Municipality by 2:00 pm on August 15, 2011. If 10% of the electors sign and submit Elector Response Forms by that date, Council may only proceed to adopt that particular Loan authorization Bylaw if it first obtains the assent of the electors at a referendum (assent of the electors is obtained if a majority of the votes counted as valid are in favour of a bylaw). Each elector approval process is separate, and electors may choose to sign none of the Elector Response Forms, or one or more. The only persons entitled to sign the Forms are qualified North Cowichan electors. The Municipality estimates that 2,150 is the number of electors who must submit signed Elector Response Forms for each Loan Authorization Bylaw in order to prevent the Council from adopting the Loan Authorization Bylaws without the need to obtain formal assent of the electors by voting.

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Friday Mad Shadow: the guys from the Led Zepplin Tribute band do their original material, 11 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $10. Call 250-7487246. Dave Lang and the Black Squirrels: western swingstyled music keeps you dancin’ and laughing because Dave is an extremely witty songwriter, with very special guest Toronto’s Jimi Maze, 9 p.m., Crofton Pub, 1534 Joan Ave, $10 ticket or 3 for $25. Call 250-324-2000.

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outdoors collecting seeds to help re-establish the important habitat. Includes a tour of the historic property. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve at 1241 Maple Bay Rd. Bring water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather, rain or shine. Call 1-888-404-8428 for more information. Los Morenos: From Calgary, this trio mixes rumba ﬂamenco, pop-jazz, funk and eastern sounds with an infectious dance beat, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15. Call 250-748-7246. Chemainus Giant Street Market: a well-loved summer tradition. This is the day when Willow Street from Victoria to Oak is closed off and turned into a giant outdoor market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Powder Blues Band: with Aunty Kate and the Uncles of Funk. We dare you not to dance at this event including a garden party, barbecue outside at the Saltair Pub, as part of the 2011 Saltair City Limits Concert Series — a presentation of the Saltair Pub and the Dancing Bean Café. Tickets $62.50 includes supper. Call 250-246-5050. Cowichan Bay ARTWALK: watch Cowichan Valley artisans show their skills on the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Information at cowichanbayartwalk@gmail.com. Also July 10. For more call Roberta Lloyd at 250-743-5877.

Celebration of Vancouver Island History…Live: Four dramatic interpretations of the history of Vancouver Island, presented by the Seeds and Salt Theatre Company and the Bamberton Historical Society, 7 p.m., Pioneer Centre, Mill Bay. Tickets $10. Call 250743-9196 for information. Cowichan Wooden Boat Society open house: public tours through the new timber framed building. During the Cowichan Bay Artwalk, July 9 and 10, Cowichan Bay.

Sunday Junction Artists Market: featuring the custom sterling silver jewelry of artist Michele Heath, with special guest Moondance, plus a contest judging the prettiest and most unusual local rocks, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whippletree Junction. Celebration of Vancouver Island History…Live: Four dramatic interpretations of the history of Vancouver Island by the Seeds and Salt Theatre Company and the Bamberton Historical Society, 2 p.m., Bamberton. Tickets $10. AlÄe Zappacosta: Smoothvoiced Canadian pop crooner, 8 p.m., Crofton Pub, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the day Call 250-737-1888. Ann Vriend: Imagine if Dolly Parton and Aretha Franklin transformed themselves into one being, 8 p.m., Duncan

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Guest performer Josiah George performs Giants in the Sky from Into the Woods during the Medford Singers’ presentation of A Little Light Music at Duncan United Church on June 12. Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

Monday Nine Mile: a reggae groove with a bit of country and some rock, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Zoe Mitchell, BBA, CA On June 4, 2011 Zoe was granted formal admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. at her convocation in Vancouver. With love and pride we congratulate you! Mom and Dad

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In loving memory DEATHS

DEATHS MARLEY, Dorothy Anne June 1, 1953 − July 1, 2011 July 1973 My Darling Dot: The ﬁrst time I saw your beaming beautiful face I knew right then that through thick and thin we would be together until death us do part. With love, Rick. Dorothy Anne Marley (Gilbert) born in Bilston, UK passed away at age 58 in her home with family by her bedside on Canada Day in the country she loved most.

She is sadly missed by husband Richard of 37 years, her sons Spencer and Morgan, and her grandpuppy Mylo, a Jack-Russell terrier. She fought cancer until the very end and will always be remembered for her strength and courage against that which took her away in such a short time. Dorothy was loved and respected by all who knew her and will live on in all of us. Her many friends and coworkers at VIHA who supported us through these difﬁcult times deserve the utmost thanks and appreciation, as do friends in Victoria and elsewhere. We would also like to thank the wonderful and caring people from the South-zone palliative response team and the many community health workers who assisted us on a daily basis. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held this Saturday, July 9th from 11-3pm at the family residence in Mill Bay. All who knew her are welcomed to attend. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

DEATHS

CRAFT FAIRS

LOST AND FOUND

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

3rd ANNUAL QUILT SHOW SAT., JULY 23, 2011 5700 MENZIES ROAD 10 am - 5 pm, $5.00 admission Ample free parking, Refreshments 200 plus quilts, prints, merchant mall, rug hooking, weaving & more No card capability Cash or Cheques only No pets Wear good walking shoes.

KEYS FOUND at Herd & Osborne Rd, approx June 17/11. 3 Keys on a “Smarter than I look” lanyard, with name tag Johnny and a couple of Winnie the Pooh figurines. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2 - 5380 Trans Can Hwy, beside Buckerfields.

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, July 23rd, Aug. 20th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

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COMING EVENTS

NOW ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS: Having a garage sale? Left over books? Moving? Downsizing? Please bring your books to the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial ofﬁce during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

USED BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER

All money raised benefits our Pennies for Presents campaign for 2011 Saturday, September 24, 2011, 9am to 1pm Location: Cowichan News Leader Pictorial office #2-5380 TCH, Duncan, BC (Between Buckerfield’s and The Brick) Please note: We cannot accept any magazines (including National Geographic), encyclopedias, medical journals/text books or any weathered or damaged books.

LEGALS WAREHOUSEMAN’S Lien Act Notice is hereby given to the following persons, under the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, that the goods placed by yourself will be disposed of and/or sold July 22 2011 11:00 AM, at Cobble Hill Self Storage for the purpose of partly satisfying the contractual agreement on the contents of the storage unit located Cobble Hill Self Storage #4 3345 Trans Canada Hwy Cobble Hill BC: Unit # 81 Brock and Mandy DeFields $281.24.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS A BIG THANK YOU!

To our special daughters Brenda & Laurie and son-inlaw Jim for giving us such a wonderful 50th anniversary party on June 30th, 2011. A lot of hard work and time spent on making it such a momentous occasion. Also to all our relatives and friends who came to help us celebrate our special day. Love Mom & Dad Steve & Marlene Gibson

KEYS FOUND at corner of Westholme and Richards Trail on Friday, June 10. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofﬁce, next to Buckerﬁelds.

LOST CAMERA Transfer Beach. If found call (250)2100031.

INFORMATION

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We know there are hundreds of singles in our community. Advertise your single status seven times per week (up to 10 lines of text) for FREE! Don’t have an email address to publish in your ad? Rent one of our ﬁle numbers for $10/month. *must be 19 years of age to participate

Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250-746-4471 PERSONALS

PERSONALS

CAN’T STOP DRINKING? Cobble Hill Discussion Group Mon, Thurs & Friday 8:00 pm. 3141 Cameron Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill. (250)743-3863

PERSON WITNESSING minor accident at Island Hwy, May 28/11 am, between green van exiting Lee’s Chicken and red auto heading north on hwy. Please call (250)510-4369

FOOT CARE NURSE caring service in the comfort of your home. Call Charlotte, LPN 250-732-4784

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Recognize Habits and Patterns that hold you back • Stop Smoking • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Conﬁdence Assisting People in the Valley for 19 years

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If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for your FREE Basket of Gifts. Community Welcome David Diana Milli

Baby & Community Pat 748-6740 Milli 749-4419 Business & Professional Welcome: Darcey 701-3333 Website: www.welcomewagon.ca 746-4236 246-4463 749-4419

COMING EVENTS

The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Babysitter available for the summer of 2011 for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. I am available Mon-Fri, time negotiable. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. I have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 2 years experience babysitting. I am 14 years old and am very responsible from a Christian up-bringing. Please call my parents and myself for an introductory interview. Chelsea 250-748-5060

LOST AND FOUND

Jim and Jean Moore with son Ian wish to thank all who sent their condolences on the loss of a much loved son and brother, Kevin. We have been overwhelmed and comforted by your messages of sympathy. The sense of community has been real.

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LOST: MAN’S one of a kind gold jade ring in front of Liquor Plus Store, near London Drugs. Extremely sentimental. Substantial gift if returned. (250)743-5438 or (250)7325438.

COMING EVENTS

Chemainus Giant Market Day Willow Street Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00am – 3:00pm Call the Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-246-3944 for more details www.chemainus.bc.ca

Chemainus Wednesday Market Every Wednesday June 1 - September 7 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Fresh produce, Home baking, Crafts, Food, Nuts, Jams and much more. For information call Chamber of Commerce

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HELP WANTED

In September the Cowichan Valley CCRR is offering The Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Family Child Care Providers (BCFCCA) $125.00 includes HST. Registration begins July 11, 2011. For details Ph. 250-746-4135 ext 231 or ccrr@clementscentre.org CVCCRR is a program of the Clements Centre Society funded by the Province of BC.

HELP WANTED Director of Resident Care

A Complex Care facility in the warm Cowichan Valley is seeking a Director of Resident Care. Lead our care team with your passion and expertise. As a forward thinker you will be supported in your geriatric best practice initiatives. A degree in nursing with 5 years of progressive career advancement is required. A degree in a related healthcare field will be considered. We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Fax your resume in confidence by July 12th, 2011 to 250-7372112

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FRENCH CREEK Available immediately: Prime Location.5,500 sq ft, 135 licensed seat, view of Georgia Strait, harbour moorage & activities, and creek estuary. Fully furnished and equipped. Refurbished gas and refrigeration equipment. Please call or email for additional photos and details: Shauneen or John @ (250) 248-3717, ext. 2, 1. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

Shawnigan Lake School Requires part time, (possibly leading to full time) mature & responsible dishwasher/kitchen help, to start September, 2011. Apply with resume before August 5th, 2011 by email only to: jmcclellan@shawnigan.ca

HELP WANTED

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR Is an HIV/AIDS prevention program. Coordinator will ensure program objectives are achieved. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop youth orientated workshops One to one contact with clients Co-facilitate Support group and workshops Refer clients to appropriate resources Provide reports for funding sources QUALIFICATIONS: Facilitation Experience Must be comfortable talking about High risk sexual behaviours Counselling skills Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture Preference will be given to qualiﬁed person of Aboriginal ancestry Must have grade 12 or equivalent education Please submit resume and a cover letter to Hiiye’yu Lelum, #106-5462 Trans Canada Hwy or fax to 250-748-2238, by 4 pm, July 15, 2011

HELP WANTED

TIRED OF COMMUTING TO VICTORIA? This is an exciting time to join the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation team. We invite applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Administrator / Bookkeeper. Reporting to the Executive Director, your primary duties will be providing administrative support and bookkeeping for the Foundation. This is a contract position based on 25 hours a week. Flexibility in working hours during the year is needed with major events and activities. Desired Skills: • Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Experience with accounting, preferably QuickBooks or comparable software experience • Experience using a data base system • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be a quick learner and be able to multi-task • Able to handle a variety of confidential material with discretion and integrity • Team oriented person with ability to work independently and flexibly • Strong telephone and people skills • Experience with fundraising and event planning a plus. • Enthusiasm to philanthropic activity and healthcare • Proficiency in providing pleasant and professional service to the general public Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree or college courses in relevant skills set. Please submit your curriculum vitae by mail to: Personal and Confidential, Attn: Meryle Hilberry, Chair, COWICHAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, #4 – 466 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 3R6 Or by email to cdhfoundation@shaw.ca with the subject line “Administrator/Bookkeeper” Closing of application: 4:00 pm Thursday, July 21, 2011.

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HELP WANTED

Home Share Providers Wanted! Applications are now being accepted from individuals and families living within walking distance of downtown Duncan and interested in sharing their home. Clements Centre Society offers supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities and coordinates home sharing placements. Individuals or families interested in providing a safe, secure and supportive environment please contact Heather Fillery at 250.929.1959 to request a home share application package.

Clements Centre Here We Grow Again!

HELP WANTED

PART TIME server needed. Experience preferred. Must have ‘Serving it Right’. Apply with resume to Dragon Yuan Restaurant, 22-1400 Cowichan Bay Rd, Valleyview Centre.

POOL/HOT TUB Technician with knowledge of electronics. Background in the industry would be good. Please call to arrange interview : Gloria, Aquafun. 250-748-2611

P/T BOOKKEEPER required for approx 12 hrs per week. Good working knowledge of Simply Accounting & Excel a must. Email resumes to: freelancevic@shaw.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED for busy Chiropractic ofﬁce. PT, 22-27 hrs/wk including Saturday. Must be able to multi-task and deal with a high volume of people. Medical knowledge not necessary, but must be proﬁcient with the computer. Mail resume to: Shawnigan Lake Chiropractic, Box 213, Shawnigan Lake, V0R 2W0

RESIDENT CARETAKERS wanted. This position involves the cleaning and upkeep of the Lodge and grounds in exchange for a lakefront 3 bedroom doublewide with large sunroom, heat, power and water. This position is well suited to a semi retired or retired couple with maintenance and handyman experience. Apply with resume to Duncan Community Lodge, 2244 Moose Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 5C2. dclodge@shaw.ca or by fax 250-597-0168

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SALESPERSON - Multi tasker with computer and data entry skills. Apply at Taya’s Treasures, 438B Trans Canada Hwy. Call (250)709-9933.

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FRIDAY DELIVERIES PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: 656305 – Bayview, Clarke, Gifford, Stephensen (88 papers) 656350 – Belaire, Hambrooke, Hartley, Jamison, Lions, Rigby, Root, Fourth Ext. (155 papers) ** 656400 – 401-533 Baden-Powell/Methuen/Roberts/White, 110-340 Fifth/Fourth (72 papers) 656452 – ** 8-33 Baden-Powell, 7-340 Esplanade, 100-341 First, 104-127 Forward, 9-149 Methuen, 9-133 White (139 papers) ** 656500 – 409-532 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Fifth, 631-641 Sixth (61 papers) 656550 – 11-133 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Esplanade/ First (54 papers) 656700 – 700-1099 Esplanade/First/Second, 1-199 French/ Kitchener/Symonds/Warren (69 papers) 656850 – Colonia, Delcourt, Defrane, Wallace (62 papers) 656900 – Brown, Nash, Stillin, Stuart, Walkem (124 papers) ** 657000 – Hooper, Ridgway, Rothdale, Russell (56 papers) 657050 – Ashwell, Gourlay, Louise, McNiven, Tassin (77 papers) All paper counts are approximates ** Indicates a route that can be split up

HELP WANTED

CASUAL OPPORTUNITIES PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT Do you have experience as a: cook, bartender, concession attendant, cashier, dish washer, bus person or working banquets? Can you skate? Do you relate well with youth? Are you familiar with Theatre Front of House Operations? Then these casual opportunities may be of interest to you! Casual opportunities are available this fall at Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Recreation and Culture Facilities. • • • • • • • • •

Food & Beverage I, Cowichan Lake Recreation Bartender, Cowichan Lake Recreation Rink Patrol, Kerry Park Recreation Centre Food & Beverage I, Island Savings Centre Food & Beverage II - Cook, Island Savings Centre Food & Beverage II - Bartender, Island Savings Centre Activity Leader I (Rink Patrol/Instructors), Island Savings Centre Youth Outreach Leader, Island Savings Centre Theatre Front of House Manager, Cowichan Theatre

If you are interested in providing pleasant, professional service to the general public, are willing to work as part of a creative team, and are Àexible to work a variety of shifts consider joining us this fall. Please visit our website to view the details of each competition, including the required quali¿cations and details on how to apply. www.cvrd.bc.ca Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513

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START A GREAT CAREET IN RV SALES We’re an Island-based RV Dealership with a network of 5 stores and a 23-year history of success. We currently have an opening at our Mill Bay Location. Male or female, age, or education is not a factor. Attitude, appearance and a sincere desire to become successful is essential! Whether a novice or a pro – Self Conﬁdence is key! We offer a generous beneﬁt package including RRSP, Medical & Dental. Please e-mail resume to: Bruce Gould, Branch Manager mbmanager@arbutusrv.ca 3430 Trans Canada Hwy., Cobble Hill BC, VOR 1L2

Employment Opportunity: Relationship Coordinator The Cowichan Intercultural Society is a Canadian registered charitable organization that has been operating in the Cowichan Valley Region for 30 years. We are the leading community resource for immigrant settlement services, and for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive communities. The Relationship Coordinator will report to, and be mentored by, the Executive Director. This position is critical in supporting and enhancing organizational relationships through effective database management, volunteer coordination, website maintenance, and donor relations and stewardship. In cases where Cowichan Intercultural Society requires event coordination, this position may include increased hours to assume that role. This is a part time position, 20 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours during event periods. Salary is $17,550 annually, paid holidays (with increased pay during event periods). APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm, Friday, July 15, 2011 For qualiﬁcations and posting details, please visit our website at: www.cisduncan.ca/news/employment-opportunities Interested candidates should provide resume and cover letter to: Deborah Conner 205 – 394 Duncan Street Duncan, BC V9L 3W4 cis@telus.net

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

SALES & CUSTOMER Service person, P/T (2 days a wk) is req’d by a retail related shop. Must be reliable with excellent customer relations & computer skills. This position requires sales, stocking, knowledge of a wide range of consumer goods, some lifting and a variety of other duties. Would suit semi-retired person. Send resumes to Drawer #A946 c/o Cowichan News Leader Pictorial #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4.

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK Admin Assistant Trainees Needed! Professionally trained Administrators needed! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-512-7116

TRADES, TECHNICAL FIBER-WERX International in Sylvan Lake, Alberta is seeking experienced ﬁberglass laminiators / repair personnel. Fax resume to (403) 887-7737 or email scott.ﬁberwerx@telus.net

HEAD SAW FILER needed for Central Vancouver Island sawmill. Union rates at non-union mill. Should have ticket and past experience. Fax (250)248-8998. email: liana@errced.com LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Jour- neyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

Oil Spill Response Technician – Duncan Location

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) is certiﬁed by Transport Canada to provide oil spill response services to the coast of British Columbia. We have a fulltime position for a Spill Response Technician

out of our Duncan ofﬁce. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong work ethics and interpersonal skills to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of our vessels and equipment. Preference will be given to candidates with Transport Canada marine endorsements. Mechanical aptitude is essential. We offer a competitive salary and beneﬁts package. Send resume to: Fax: 250-746-9447 billj@burrardclean.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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VOLUNTEERS

Friday, July 8, 2011 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOOD PRODUCTS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MORTGAGES

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

$339,900 2 year old 3 bdrm home, 6157 Lakeview Dr. Main ﬂoor handicap access, basement 2 bdrms down, with kitchen for roughed in for rental suite potential. Take a look on line:

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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 HOLISTIC HEALTH BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963 FOOT CARE NURSE In home service. Senior discounts. Call Tilo, LPN (250)709-9426.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FRIENDLY FRANK BOX OF 32 Winton oil paints artist quality, partially used, $30. Call (250)245-3952.

FUEL/FIREWOOD BE READY FOR WINTER! Seasoned ﬁrewood. 250-7157809

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

6117 DENALI Dr. Coronation Hill, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath rancher, sunroom, lg level lot, dbl garage & RV parking. $409,000. (250)748-5839 PARADISE FOR sale in the heart of Duncan. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 story home, over 2000 sq ft, newer roof & windows, single car garage, fully fenced, green house, berries, raised beds, mature gardens. Walk to everything. Offers on $306,000. 620 Charlotte, call 250-715-7743. Open House Sunday, 1pm-4pm.

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EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ﬁreplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

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HOME CARE SUPPORT NEED RESPITE? Will look after loved one while you have a break. Cook, clean, bathe, etc. Price negotiable as to amount of care req’d. Call Darlene at (250)701-0384, (250)710-2844

LOTS REDUCED PRICE! Crofton, lot in new subdivision, fully serviced, beach access. $139,000, $125,900. Builders terms available with 5% down. 1-888-831-5660

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HORSE PASTURE in Maple Bay, use of barn included. $125/mo per horse. Avail. immediately. 1-780-381-4217.

Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

LESSONS/TRAINING OUTDOOR DOG Obedience. Fenced, safe, proven methods, experienced trainer. catherinedunstan@shaw.ca (250)743-9929.

PET CARE SERVICES JAY’S DOG WALKING! Must be in the ﬁrst 2 km of Gibbins Rd. $10/day. Will come to your house, take your dog for a walk 3 times/day. Monday thru Friday for the summer. (250) 748-5060

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS WWW.BCAUCTION.CA BC Government Surplus Auction Vehicles, Equipment, Machinery, Seized Items and Misc. Items

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MORTGAGES

WANTED, a (small?) Tiger Torch for burning a few weeds. 250-748-0928 eves

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER FABULOUS 2 story West Coast Contemporary, built 2010. Great neighbourhood! Open concept living, 1932 sq ft. Kitchen w/granite counters, walk in pantry, 1/2 bath, cherry birch ﬂooring. 3 bdrm, 2 full baths & loft on upper ﬂoor. RV parking & garage. Fenced. $385,900. (250)746-5525

COWICHAN Bay Arms, $595. 1-bdrm condo. Quiet, large patio doors from living and bdrm to private balcony. N/P N/S. Sunny location, walk to quaint Cow Bay village. 250743-9875 or leave message @ 1-888-505-5493. DUNCAN: 2bdrm adult oriented condo, second ﬂoor, bright, very clean, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p, balcony, quiet neighbours. N/S, no pets, walking distance to shopping. Prefer 1 year lease. $750/mo. Aug. 1st. Topnotch references required with credit check. 250-748-1388 DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. NS/NP. $825. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509, after 6pm.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

CROFTON 2 Bdrm Apartment Includes 5 appliances. No pets and non smoker’s preferred. $750. + utilities per mo. Ref. req. Call 250-246-2473 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many room types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-7480661, (Duncan). BRIGHT, clean, 2 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S/D, close to schools/parks/shopping. Aug 1st. $800/m. 250-665-6527 CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2-bdrm, top floor, 5 appls, laminate floors, 2525 Dingwall St., $750 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545. CLEAN, SPACIOUS, reno’d 1-bdrm, top floor, 4 appls, 2525 Dingwall St., $625 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545. DUNCAN: Central, large bright, 2 bd, 5 appl’s, $850+ util. N/P N/S (250)743-9555

WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

¾ 8/2-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $575/$595 2 BR suite w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. ¾ 3-147 Kenneth St, Duncan $575 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps, heat & hot water incl. ¾ 1400 Chilco Rd (Lwr), Crofton $600 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps & shared w/d, carport ¾ 5-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town ¾ 1-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town ¾ 7–721 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $775 3 BR townhome w/ 4 apps ¾ 3-660 Jubilee St, Duncan $825 2 BR 1 ½ bth + den townhouse w/ 4 apps ¾ 206-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $825 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, deck ¾ 1-370 Cairnsmore St, Duncan $850 2 BR 2 bth condo w/ 5 apps, adult complex ¾ 107-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 303-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $875 1 BR apartment w/ 5 apps, balcony ¾ 10124 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, ocean view ¾ 10-1090 Marchmont Rd, Duncan $925 3 BR 2 bth townhouse w/ 2 apps, carport ¾ 31–941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $995 3 BR 2½ bth townhouse w/ 5 apps ¾ 5-3365 Auchinachie Rd, Duncan $995 3 BR 3 bth townhome w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 1312 McKenzie Dr, Duncan $1050 3 BR 2 ½ bth home w/ 5 apps, sundeck ¾ 163 Third St (Uppr), Duncan $1050 2 BR + den home w/ 5 apps ¾ 3271 Gibbons Rd, Duncan $1250 3 BR 1 ½ bth duplex w/ 5 apps ¾ 3275 Cook St, Chemainus $1250 3 BR 3 bth home w/ 6 apps, gas ¿replace ¾ 835 Alget Pl, Mill Bay $1350 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps $1425 + water ¾ 2537 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop ¾ 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay $1500 + water 3 BR 2 ½ bth home w/ 5 apps, shed ¾ 1151 Kay Pl, Mill Bay $1575 3 BR 2 ½ bth + den home w/ 5 apps ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1700 + Water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, large deck For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

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CHEMAINUS9941 Echo Heights, Sat, July 9, 8:30am-2:30pm.

DUNCAN, Sat & Sun July 9 & 10, 10-3, 5311 Miller Rd, off Koksilah. Fishing gear, reno materials, household, kid’s items, clothing, salon equip, pet supplies and MORE! DUNCAN, Sat & Sun July 9 & 10, 8-2, 6880 Somenos Rd., Multi family, lot’s of stuff! $5 BOX SALE, desks, tables, antique chairs, furniture, tools, kids toys, housewares, chain link brackets & clamps, 6x6 cedar posts (10’ & 12”), 4000W Onan generator, car, motorhome, Norgyne forced air gas furnace & MORE!

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Sat. July 9th, 8am-2pm

MILL CREEK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 20 Homes, off River Rd. to Front, Rose, Caswell, Josephine, Jonas and Sequoia Way. Downsizing, Moving, Tools, Furniture, Marine and Estate Items. COBBLE HILL, Sat July 9, 8-2, 1187 Rolmar Cres, off Braithwaite. Tools, rods/reels, collectibles, antiques, furniture, wheelbarrow & misc. Park on road and walk to barn COWICHAN BAY, 3 Families, 1 location, 1867 Falcon Cres, off Wilmot, Sat & Sun July 9&10, 9-3. No Early Birds! Furniture, housewares, brandnew snowblower, & MUCH MORE COWICHAN BAY: 4880 Bench Rd., Sat., July 9th, 9-2pm. Greenhouse ventilation system package, prof crocket sets, bedding, nice ladies clothing, vac. cleaner new Mumba, doors, lost of stuff too much to list... $1-$600. CROFTON, Estate Sale, Sat July 9, 8-1, #15 Anchor Estates, Anchor Rd. Tools, 2 table saws, 1 portable & 1 Craftsman full size 1.5 hp, BBQ, futon, misc household DUNCAN- 3850 HILLBANK Rd, Sat, July 9, 8am-2pm. Moving Sale! Tools, kitchen stuff, furniture, granite. DUNCAN, 5861 Wilson Ave., Sat, July 9, 9am-1pm. Yard Sale. Misc household items, 10’ travel trailer. Something for everyone. Rain or shine. DUNCAN6211 Fairview Way, Sat, July 9, 9-2pm. DUNCAN, ESTATE Sale, Sat July 9, 8-3, 6100 Denali Dr., off Maple Bay Rd. DUNCAN: July 8-10th, 8-?. 2408 Regina Dr, off Lakes, off Wicks.Something for everyone DUNCAN, Multi Family Sale, Sat, July 9, 8-1, 6323 Fairview Pl., off Westview, off Lane Rd. DUNCAN, Multi Family Yard Sale, Holly House Apts, 2551 Alexander St. Sat., July 9, 9-1 DUNCAN: Sat., July 9, 9-2 pm. Clothes, household items and craft sale. 500 Cedar Ave near Queen Margaret’s. DUNCAN: SAT., July. 9, 9-3. 260 Gov’t St, COLOSSAL GARAGE SALE! New sellers weekly, come join us. Tables for rent! Call 250-748-2264. MILL BAY: Multi-family garage sale, 2911 Wilkinson Rd, July 9th, 9-3pm. Lots of stuff!

ESTATE SALE - JULY 9TH - 9 - 1 P.M. - 4590 SPARWOOD RD COWICHAN BAY - OFF OF CHERRY PT ROAD. FURNITURE, LAMPS, TOOLS, CHILDRENS ITEMS & FREEBIES. NO EARLY BIRDS.

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LARGE assort kids clothes -- Boys 0-2 Girls 0-10, baby needs, strollers, crib, elliptical, reel mower, truck storage box, household items, cheap, 8am - 1pm SAT JULY 9th 3288/3291 Moya rd off Carmel

LOONIE-TOONIE AUCTION, July 8th, all day. Luncheon, 12 - 2. Garage sale - All day! Dinner at 5. Loonie Toonie starts at 6:30. Everyone welcome Duncan Shaker Church, off Allenby Road MAPLE BAY, 40 years of STUFF! Sat July 9, 8-2, 939 Paciﬁc Place. Camping, ﬁshing rods & reels, propane smoker, picnic table, lawn mower, tools, vac packer, boots, shoes, clothes, household items & much more! MILL BAY, Sat July 9, 9-1, 1254 Merridale Rd, off Cameron Taggert Rd. . MILL BAY, Sat July 9, 9-3, 2660 Partridge Rd, near Thrifty’s. Framed art, books, clothing, teapot collection & MORE! Proceeds to MS

Friday, July 8, 2011

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

IN TOWN, Two 2-bdrm duplex’s, F&S, hydro included $950/mo and 2nd is $850/mo. No pets. Available July15. 250-701-1937.

LADYSMITH. BRAND new 3bdrm, 2.5 bath. F/P, 5 appliances, garage. Pet friendly. $1450./mo. Call (250)2458997 (or after July 3, (250)713-8049.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS, 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas, (250)710-7515, 250-710-7989.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 4 BDRM MOBILE Home, on 2055 Koksilah Rd. $975.+ util. Call Mel 250-597-0617. talltimbermhp@live.com LRG 4 BDRM MOBILE Home, on Koksilah Rd. $975.+ util. Call Mel 250-597-0617. talltimbermhp@live.com

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SPRINGRIDGE MANOR- 961 Cavell- 1 studio Apt, $575. 1 bdrm $675. Heat, hot water. NS/NP, no partiers, refs. (250)748-3729.

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cottage, private, on acreage, N/S, small pet considered, cable, hydro, fridge, stove all incl’d, $800 mo. Avail July. 15th. 250-733-2026.

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COBBLE HILL. Handyman Special. 1 bdrm cabin on farm land. 250-743-4392.

Bright 2 bdrm, 3rd flr, corner unit, faces southwest. $765. 1 bdrm, main floor, laminate flooring. $655 Rent incls. heat & h/w. Near malls & schools. Call 250-748-1304

APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED STUDIO, 8 km N of Duncan. Satellite, laundry, 8 acres. $575. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250748-9622

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LAKE COWICHAN 3bdrm duplex, avail Aug 1, f/s, heat incl laundry room, garage $870. (250)715-5810 (250)748-4253

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage, near town, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $800 + util. July 15th (250)746-6383 LOG CABIN with loft, Cobble Hill. N/S. $600. + propane/ wood. 3 ref’s. Avail. Aug. 1st. (250)701-0367.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES DUNCAN (HOSPITAL area) Bright, clean SxS 3-bdrm, 2 full baths.Quiet street & neighborhood. F/S, D/W, W/D, gas F/P. sm pet considered. N/S. Exc. refs req’d. Avail Aug 1. $1200.+ utils. (250)748-7476. HUGE SUITE in Duplex, Duncan area. Large yard, 4 bdrms, 2 decks, F/P. $1250 mo. + utils. Call 1(250)704-1251.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM, 1 den house, all appl incl. Small yard, small pet considered. Close to hospital. Avail July 15. $1100 per mo. 250-746-1815 4 BDRM acreage home with barn (optional). Lots of parking and car port. Fire place, wood ﬂoors and tile, hot tub on rear deck, wonderful views, private location, 10 min to Duncan. Avail immed. $1800. Call 250701-2224 or 780-405-7298. DUNCAN, 1 bdrm S/S duplex $650 + util. 3 bdrm rancher in town, $1350 + utils. Also, 3 bdrm newer suite next to lake, N/S, NP, $1100+utils. Call (250)748-6574. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 4 years new, 5 appliances, fenced yard, close to hospital, Cowichan Commons, on bus route. No pets or smokers. Available Aug 1st. References required. $1250. (250)7467480, leave message. DUNCAN. 3-BDRM house. 2 baths, fenced yard, double garage, wood stove. F/S, D/W. $1150./mo. (250)748-4859, leave msg.

MILL BAY- 3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, fully reno’d, oceanview, hardwood ﬂrs, 6 appls, close to shops, marina & Victoria commuter bus. N/S, dogs on approval, credit check & references req’d, $1750+utils. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-743-4432. rentmillbay@gmail.com NEWER 3 Bdrm, 2.5 baths S/S duplex, 5 appl’s, fenced back yard, covered sundeck, near Drinkwater school, close to shopping. NS please. Asking $1300. Aug 1st. (250)7464192 or 250-709-1095 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 SHAWNIGAN LAKE VILLAGE. 3BR 2.5 bath 2200 sq ft: F&S, DW, electric heat, wood and propane ﬁreplace inserts with blowers, 2 garage, R/V parking, large level lot. $1400 plus utilities. avail 15 Aug. 1 yr lease. (250) 7432111 YOUBOU- LAKE view, 4 bdrm (possibly 2 suites), W/D, stove, N/S, no drugs, refs, $1400 + utils, 1-250-653-9898.

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

80A Trunk Road Duncan Avail. Immed. Retail/ofﬁce space Located close to downtown, Duncan Mall, Lordco and Tim Horton’s. 553 sq/ft (Approx) $12 sq/ft month Rowan Property Management Ltd. (250)748-9090 DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, 1400 sq ft, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657, 250-748-8671

ROOMS FOR RENT FURNISHED large room for rent, on bus route, $450. incl’s cable TV, util, 55+, private entrance. July 15. (250)715-1980

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING Vernon: Lakeside Assisted Living Home, licensed, Space Available, Pictures & info by email shason@telus.net or call Steve at (250)306-0734

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COBBLE HILL, share large home, own bath & separate entrance. $550 incl’s util’s. Available now. 250-743-4207

SUITES, LOWER DUNCAN 1 BDRM, N/S,N/P, deposit and ref’s req. $650/mo incl’s hydro. Avail now. 250715-1377 CHEMAINUS 1BDRM, reno’d. Ocean view. 850 sq ft. W/D, F/S, M, N/P, N/S, N/D, N/partys. Avail now. $875/mo incl util. Refs req. 250-246-1408 CHEMAINUS AREA. 1-Bdrm lower, separate entrance. Avail July. 1. $650/mo. hydro and heat incl. (250)416-0237.

COWICHAN BAY 1000 sq ft., oceanview, 1Bdrm, F/S, W/D. ns/np. $900 hydro, cable incl. Avail immed. 250-246-7109. DUNCAN 1 BDRM- private entrance, close to amenities. $725 inclds utils, laundry available. NS/NP, no parties. Avail now. Call 250-701-3213. DUNCAN 2 BDRM private entrance, close to amenities. Laundry avail. $825+ util. NS/NP, no parties. Avail immediately. Call 250-701-3213. DUNCAN 1 BDRM suite- grd lvl, hdwd ﬂrs, sep ent, shared lndry, lrg shared yard, near hospital, schools. N/S, 1 cat ok. $700 +utils. 250-710-9769. DUNCAN 2 bdrm, $795+ utils. Close to Hosp, school, shopping. Aug 1. (250)743-7689. DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, F&S, W/D hookup, NS/NP, Aug 1st. $950 + util’s. Ref’s. (250)746-1956 DUNCAN, as new 1 bdrm, A/C, off Lakes, on acreage. F/S, heat, hydro, cable. Suit single mature person. NS,N/P or parties. Aug 15th, $700. (250)746-5228 DUNCAN: Brand new 3 bdrm, 2 bath suite, available July 1. 5 appliances. Hospital area, on bus route. $1200/m plus utilities, N/S, small pet considered. (250) 748-5060 Ref. required. DUNCAN COZY Bachelor Suite. Private, ground level, wonderful views, cable. Quiet, responsible, N/S N/P. Ref’s. $675. 250-597-3851. FULLER LAKE, Chemainus small 1 bdrm, large yard, n/s, pets neg, $550 mo utils. incl., Avail Aug 1 or sooner. Call 250-246-9211. LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm, 55+, well maintained 1000 sq.ft., oceanview, drapes-carpet, storage, no elevator, w/d, f/s, n/p, n/s, avail. July. Call 250245-4646, 250-758-5816.

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EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

HOUSE CLEANING. Mill BayCow Bay. Mature, competitive rates. Call 250-743-2774.

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

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

THE VALLEY BOOKKEEPER is now accepting new clients. We provide a complete bookkeeping service giving you dependable and quality ﬁnancial records. For a consultation contact Katrina 250-732-2544 or valleybookkeeper@telus.net

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

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DAVE’S FENCING & Tractor Service. Specializing in farm, deer & horse fences. Also board, chainlink, panel installations & repairs. 20 Years experience. 250-743-9089

EXPERIENCED GARDENER Call Raymond (250) 324-3202 email: rbruvold@shaw.ca PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

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

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PRESSURE WASHING UNDERPRESSURE POWERWASHING. Hot or cold. Free Est. Commercial/Residential. Insured. 250-715-5150.

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TRANSPORTATION

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WANTED TO RENT

CARS

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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DUNCAN 2 BDRM on Sherman Rd. incld’s hydro, appls, big back yard, $850/mo. NP/NS. Avail Aug 1. Call (250)510-5526.

DUNCAN. PRIVATE cozy furnished bachelor. Heat, H/W, parking included. Laundry avail. $450./mo. 250-597-3756

PROFESSIONAL WOMAN seeking housing. Preferred arrangement would be housesitting, low rent or work exchange. Possibly light nursing. I am honest, easy going, tidy & reliable. As early as Aug. 1st. Please call Liza 250-748-8542

1989 TOYOTA CELICA GTS, white, 244,000 km, some fender rust, excellent interior, loaded. $3000. 250-748-2620

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

MAPLE BAY- quality, legal 1 bdrm, 850sq ft suite, walk-out, new, bright, clean, quiet w/mtn views. W/D, hydro, cable, internet incld. NS/NP. Refs. Aug 1. $900. (250)715-1125. MILL BAY: VERY clean, spacious, bright, quiet and private 1 bdrm. Your own entrance, yard and patio. F/P, F/S, W/D. $685 + 1/2 util’s. Avail. Jul. 29th. Call (250)743-0860. SHAWNIGAN LAKE- new lakeside 2 bdrm, entry level, all inclusive. $1200./mo. (250) 216-0027.

SUITES, UPPER $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many room types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-7480661, (Duncan). 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, 250-715-7412. DUNCAN, LARGE 3 bdrm, 5 appls, ﬁreplace, great neighbourhood, incls utils, N/P, avail Aug 1, call 250-510-0993.

MILL BAY: Near shopping centre, waterfront bachelor furnished studio, above garage. NS/NP, $700 utils’ incld’d. Call (250)743-5199.

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‘91 TOYOTA Tercel,2 Dr., Std. Runs great,terriﬁc mileage 430k No Dents $1000 OBO 746-6253

CRYSTAL CREEK Townhome. Avail Aug 1st, 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse, W/D F/S, dishwasher, plus utilities. 250-709-2646

WANTED TO RENT PROFESSIONAL WOMAN avail for house sitting. Short or long term, start Aug. 1st. Please call Liza 250-748-8542

1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD- 4 doors, engine & body great, needs mufﬂer, windshield wipers. $650. (250)246-9892.

2009 Honda Civic DX, 4 dr, auto, with AC, grey, 56km, full service records. $14,500 obo. (250)732-6944

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DUNCAN: 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 1300sqft, quiet 4 plex. 5 appl’s, storage, NS/NP. $1150. (250)746-7240

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2004 KIA Magentis, $8500 obo, great cond, 98,000K, new tires, N/S, auto, 250-514-8860.

SHAWNIGAN MILL BAY1450 sq/ft, country home, 10 acres on Baldy Mtn, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, F/S,W/D, large deck, views. $1300 inclds heat/hydro. NS/NP. Available Aug 1. 250-732-2152.

DUNCAN 2BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. July 1st. $900. 250748-4484, 250-732-1756.

1991 BUICK Regal, 4 V6 auto, white with blue or, 164,910 kms. Body terior in great shape. tires. Needs fuel pump. obo. Call 250-709-4444

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1975 KUSTOM COACH trailer, 24’. Sleeps 4, fridge, stove, oven, hot water and furnace works on propane. 120V/12V lights. Bath tub for the kids. New upholstery. Great condition. $2500 obo. 250-8830753 or email cov.mitchell@gmail.com 1995 KODIAK, 24’ 5th wheel. Immaculate condition, sleeps 6. Asking $9000 obo. 250-3919707. 2009 CARDINAL 34’ 5th Wheel, 4 push-outs, 0 miles. Fully furnished w/king bed/2 TV’s. Island in kitchen w/Corian counter tops. $39,900 ﬁrm. (250)597-3062. 99 OKANAGAN Ultralite 5th wheel, 23’, incl’s hitch. Ex. cond. $8250 obo 250-748-0254

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Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A27

Appleton team realizes the fruit of its labours to win

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Two days of bowling and a complete round robin of 13 games were required to determine the winner of the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club’s ladies’ two-bowl six-pack tournament. Cowichan’s Joan Appleton team of third Marilyn Clark and lead Bev Myers emerged victorious. Second place went to Mary Sullivan’s team of Sue Ennis and Shirley Hunt

from the Lake Hill club while the Juan de Fuca team of skip Sharon Kennedy, Jeanette Earl and Sue Watt came third. The unique event is a favourite of bowlers from all over the island. Twenty-two teams registered for a lottery for 10 available spots plus last year’s winners and three Cowichan teams that made up the rest of the ﬁeld.

Hot times in Hawaii doing the hammer throw Southern exposure: One of Canada’s best takes her talents to the next level Don Bodger

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hen people hear Joanna FrankeKuhn spent the past school year in Hawaii, they immediately think it must have been all fun and games and sand and surf for her. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The Frances Kelsey grad either had her nose to the grindstone with her studies or her hand on the hammer in her track and ¿eld specialty during a stint at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She didn’t have time to take in all those other things Hawaii has to offer. “I didn’t get to see as many things as I’d hope to,’’ said Franke-Kuhn. “If I do go back, I’ve got to make some time for that.’’ All things being equal, Franke-Kuhn would go back to the university in a heartbeat. The complicating factor is the man who brought her there, Garrett Collier, won’t be returning as coach of the Rainbow Wahine. Franke-Kuhn said she’ll ¿nd out later this month about Collier’s successor. She’ll make a decision then about returning to Hawaii or possibly transferring somewhere else. “He said he’d help me out ¿nding a new place if I had to,’’ said Franke-Kuhn of Collier. In the meantime, Franke-Kuhn — the News Leader Pictorial’s runner-up for Cowichan Valley Youth Athlete of the Year in 2009 — reÀected back positively on her experiences during the year. School started early last Aug. 23. “I went down there about a week before school started,’’ said Franke-Kuhn. “I had a bit of an idea (what to expect) from going there before.’’ Franke-Kuhn’s mom Bernadette accompanied her on the trip to get settled. Track and ¿eld training began during the second week. “I was very excited and ready to get everything going,’’ said Franke-Kuhn. “There was so much to do I didn’t have that loneliness.’’ The dorm room was close to the track, making it easy for Franke-Kuhn to start her day. “For 6 a.m. morning practices, I could just get up and go,’’ she said. “It’s still pretty hot in the mornings. “It was a level of training I had never experienced before.’’

Fall training consisted of two practices a day, six days a week. At the same time, Franke-Kuhn was juggling her ¿rst year Pre-Med course load. “It was pretty basic things,’’ said Franke-Kuhn. “Next year, it’ll be a little more dif¿cult. I started off with high intentions of myself. I found out it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. I was a little bit scared for no reason.’’ It took until the third month before it really sunk in for Franke-Kuhn about how far she was from home and how much her life had changed. She even got a little bit of time to spend on the beach during the fall semester, at least, but not much. “I got used to the heat pretty quickly. When I came back (here), I was freezing.’’ Franke-Kuhn started back after a Christmas break spent with family in McBride, B.C. during the indoor portion of the competitive season in Washington state. The ball of the hammer is slightly bigger and made of rubber so it doesn’t break anything in-

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Pure power of valley athlete Joanna Franke-Kuhn is on display during the hammer throw event at the Garriock track and Äeld meet in Duncan last month. doors. Meets were held pretty much every second Since returning home, Franke-Kuhn has comweek until March when the outdoor season began. peted in the Garriock meet on her old Cowichan “The competition season felt like it Àew by,’’ said Sportsplex stomping grounds and the Victoria Franke-Kuhn. Track Classic to tune up for the national champiThe Western Athletic Conference championships onships at Winnipeg this week. for outdoor were held on Franke-Kuhn’s home turf She’s already met the 52-metre standard and is in Hawaii. aiming for one of the top two spots in the Pan“My family came and watched,’’ she said. American juniors in Florida July 24 to 28. “Track isn’t usually very watched. There was a lot Franke-Kuhn is taking some of that Aloha spirit of people that don’t usually come out who came from the Hawaiian track team with her. to watch.’’ “We were all very supportive of each other,’’ she Franke-Kuhn achieved a personal best throw of said of her teammates. 53.27 metres in the championships for sixth place. “Hawaii’s not a huge school. It’s really diverse “It’s de¿nitely dif¿cult being the top in Canada and the Hawaiian people are very friendly. De¿and going down there,’’ she said. nitely, it helped me grow a lot actually.’’

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ummer is ball tournament season practically every weekend throughout the valley. The Spartans’ Crazy Eights tournament was the latest to hit the ¿eld in patriotic fashion on the Canada Day weekend at both the Cowichan Sportsplex and the Kerry Park ball ¿elds. A total of 21 teams slugged it out at the Sportsplex in four divisions. Vordices of Victoria claimed top spot in the A division for slo-pitch teams, with Jackhammers of Victoria claiming second. In the B division, Cobras of Nanaimo came out on top. The Acme Anvils were the runners-up. First place in the skins division went to the Courts. The three slo-pitch divisions comprised 15 teams. Another six teams participated in the A division orthodox portion of the event. Valley talent won out, with Cheers prevailing over the Vancouver Talent while Free Agents were third and Texas Leaguers fourth. At Kerry Park, the Jokers won the 11-team B division for orthodox. HeineKings were second. Spokesperson Leanne Closson said about $5,600 was raised during the tournament for the B.C. Children’s Hospital. The next big event on the calendar is the Dilly tournament that runs through the B.C. Day long weekend. After that, it’s the 30th annual Gord Closson Classic oldtimers’ tournament run by Leanne Closson. “We’re doing a dance and everything,’’ she said. “it’s going to be a big deal.’’

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Lukas twins turn heads with medal wins at nationals Judo kudos: George qualiﬁes for Under 17 World Championships, but must go on a fundraising blitz Don Bodger

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he valley’s Lukas twins have reinforced their standing among Canada’s elite in judo. George and Kristal Lukas performed remarkably well under pressure again during the national judo championships in Sept-Isles, Quebec. George claimed silver in the Under 17 male 60-kilogram event, exactly where he was ranked, behind Stas Yaroslovski of New Brunswick. Lukas won his ¿rst three matches over Ugo Savanier of Quebec 10-0, Kevin Chun of Ontario 5-0 and Charles-Eric Maziade 10-0 before facing Yaroslovski in the ¿nal and losing 10-0. Kristal came third for a bronze medal in girls’

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Under 17 63 kg. She also ¿nished in the exact same place as her ranking. Lukas lost to Cynthia Fournier of Quebec 5-0, but then beat Jessica Hale of Nova Scotia 10-0, Sabrina Mori of B.C. 10-0 and then Lea-Fredericke Cote of Quebec for the bronze medal. The medals were in addition to a previous bronze and silver for George and a bronze for Kristal during their other national appearances. This is the third time the Lukases have attended nationals. They’ve both been ranked No. 1 in B.C. for their weight and age categories during the last four years. Kristal also competed in Under 20 at the nationals and lost two straight matches against older competition. George was removed from the team competition by the Team B.C. head coach and placed in a ¿ght-off to determine the quali¿er for Canada

in the World Under 17 Championships at Kiev in the Ukraine Aug. 11 to 14. Lukas won the match and is slated to leave Montreal for Kiev on Aug. 6. Since Judo Canada has no money, George will need to raise $5,000 pronto to make the trip. Judo B.C. may kick in a couple of hundred dollars, but Lukas is otherwise on his own. The only reason that funding’s available is because George and only one other athlete from B.C. quali¿ed. George and Kristal already had to raise money to make the trip to Quebec for nationals and received a boost from Thrifty Foods to hold a barbecue outside the Duncan store. Should George do well at the world competition, he’ll receive some compensation. If he doesn’t do well, there will be no compensation.

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even-and-a-half million dollars in rail improvements is a pretty good start. Now engineer more dollars to save island farmland, grow jobs and snuff carbon pollution through modernized rail use, says The Malahat Coalition of citizens and groups demanding a sustainable future.

TMC cheered Victoria’s recently announced $7.5 million for Island Corridor Foundation track, bridge and ballast upgrades. But the coalition frowned at that dough being tied to the ICF ¿nding matching funds from the feds — and doing a sweeping track-safety review. The coalition simply wants a level funding ¿eld between grants gained for Lower Mainland transportation projects since the ICF needs

$100-odd million to overhaul the island’s rail line. The coalition suggests staggering the total purse over 10 years to help move commuters, tourists and freight. “A rejuvenated rail would allow for intelligent land-use design, reduction of suburban sprawl, and protection of agricultural lands.” Call the coalition at 250-385-6554. — Peter W. Rusland

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Members of the Duncan Lions Club Ken Sulz and Jim Harnden helped out with the renovations at the AbbyÄeld House in Duncan on Wednesay, June 29 as residents Elizabeth Common and Irene Golinowski looked on. The Duncan Lions Club donated $3,000 to assist with the reno of the bathroom.

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t this point, it appears as though the Cowichan River’s summer Àow won’t dip to below seven cubic metres per second. Catalyst Paper Crofton Division environmental manager Brian Houle said this is thanks to more snow pack this year than last. Catalyst operates the Cowichan Lake weir, which controls how much water Àow goes into the Cowichan River, in order to maintain at least seven cubic meters/ second Àow throughout the dry summer. Those looking at the Cowichan River in recent weeks may have noticed a few tell-tale signs — such as visible rocks — that Àows have been decreasing. “As of this moment, we’re below full storage,” Houle explained last week. “The river level has de¿nitely been ramping down.” To blame is the raising of the weir; a necessary step in ensuring the lake hits its full storage level by operators’ goal of Saturday, July 9. The Cowichan Lake is comparable to a bath tub, with the weir its plug. Should the lake reach full storage level by this time, Houle said there should be enough water available to drain into the Cowichan River to ensure the seven cubic metres per second Àow, until heavy rains start up again in the fall. Currently, the lake is two inches below the full storage level. “We suspect that with the snow pack we will be able to maintain more than seven cubic metres per second,” he said. The seven cubic meters per second minimum Cowichan River Àow is important, Houle said, as it ensures there’s enough water for ¿sh populations. As discussed during various water stewardship and water board meetings during the past year, the minimum Àow also ensures there’s enough water to properly dilute sewage, as well as ensure there’s enough water for stakeholders down-river. Once the lake hits full storage, July 9, the weir will ramp down, allowing the minimum Àow, or better, during the dry summer months. Change in river Àows is regulated closely, Houle said, out of fear of stranding fry in drying up-creek beds. Overall, he suspects things will go well this summer.

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Another good year for Seeds and Salt Seeds and Salt Theatre Company actors David Gingerich, Ming Hudson, Denise Baughan and Lindsay Detta, right, act out a scene in Bedtime Stories Dreaming of Vancouver Island at the Summer Celebration at Cowichan Station on Saturday, July 2.

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From the annual Honeymoon Bay Day on Saturday, July 2: Brad Noren, right, of the Victoria Fire Department Historical Society, Älls a drop tank with water from a 1898 Waterous Steam Pumper during the annual Honeymoon Bay celebration featuring Firebells and Fanfare presented by The Victoria Fire Department Historical Society. Rob Wilson, bottom right, of Honeymoon Bay enjoys a fun moment with a water gun. Below, second princess Amber Bell, Lady of the Lake Jorden Matson, and Ärst princess Mary Batyi make an appearance at the event. Joe Arden, above, of the Victoria Fire Department Historical Society let out a stream of water from a 1898 Waterous Steam Pumper.

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Cowichan begging for more Sketchy Dog Peter W. Rusland

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azz trio Sketchy Black Dog drew a bold picture of world-calibre chops during its Friday night visit to Cowichan Bay’s new Terrain Regional Kitchen. The lounge-restaurant above the Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay hosted superb tunes by New York pianist Misha Piatigorsky, L.A. drummer Chris Wabich, and Toronto bassist Neil Swainson as a warm Canada Day sun melted over the glassy drink. SBD was billed as a band doing jazz versions of classic rock fare. But Dog unleashed more of the former for a supportive knot of jazzoids, including valley jazz guitarist Geoff Johnson who was stunned by the threesome’s virtuosity. Sketchy Black Dog’s namesake number was instantly professional before the eclectic, movietrack-worthy song Open Window. SBD’s version of Tenderly proved soothingly familiar. So was SBD’s take on The Police’s hit Roxanne. That requested number heard Sting’s lyrics resonate through Swainson’s upright bass, and Piatigorsky’s polished ivory work. The boys’ crowd banter lent a comically relaxed air to the night that included second-half delights Borderline, jazz standard You, The Night, And The Music, plus a haunting, lovely version of John Lennon’s Imagine. Encoring with Herbie Hancock’s Dolphin Dance, Sketchy Black Dog shouldn’t have to beg for an audience during its Cowichan reprise. Jazz show rating: 8.5 licks out of 10.

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Pianist Misha Piatigorsky was animated, drummer Chris Wabich was rock solid and bassist Neil Swainson was focused during Sketchy Black Dog’s, above with local fan Gypsy Hart, valley debut July 1 at Cowichan Bay’s Terrain Regional Kitchen.

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Marston’s cedar prayer box now in Inuvik owichan carver Luke Marston’s prayer box is now in Inuvik during gatherings of Ottawa’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee. Marston’s sacred, cedar masterpiece — unveiled at the Cowichan Aboriginal Art & Film Festival — is graced with various symbols of suffering and forgiveness. Folks affected by brutal living in Canada’s 130 residential schools are using Marston’s federally commissioned, Salish-style box by inserting prayers and stories in hopes of relieving painful memories. The committee is visiting all provinces and territories to hear traumatic stories from survivors of the former residential schools run by Ottawa and churches. Marston and his family — including mom Jane, brother John, and siblings — are seen as leading a renaissance in the purely Coast Salish art style. — Peter W. Rusland

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