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Ralph. That’s the testimony of Crown witness Jason Rose, who kicked off week two of Lucas Ian Brown’s B.C. Supreme Court trial at Duncan Law Courts on Monday morning. Brown is charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing death, failing to stop at an accident scene involving death, two counts of breaking and entering, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and possession of a stolen credit card. The charges stem from the Feb. 20, 2010 deaths of Ralph, 56, and Machnee, 59, who were killed after their Yamaha touring motorcycle was struck near Bamberton by a 2007 Honda that had been stolen in North Vancouver earlier that day. The driver Àed the scene of the crash, police said at the time. Brown, meanwhile, was arrested without incident near the Mill Bay ferry terminal and remanded into policy custody. His trial began on July 11 when a sixman, six-woman jury was selected. It continued Monday with Crown prosecutor Scott Van Alstine calling crash witness Rose, 33, to the stand. Rose, who was northbound in a vehicle behind Machnee and Ralph at the time of the crash, recounted the moments before and after the collision. He described the motorcyclist’s driving as “normal” and explained Machnee was travelling on the left-hand side of the

lane — safe practice for a motorcycle operator. “He knew what he was doing,” said Rose, who has a motorcycle licence. Rose told the court he saw a black vehicle travelling in the oncoming lane of traf¿c turn left — striking the motorcycle. Rose said the motorcyclist didn’t even have time to brake, but Rose slammed on his and stopped about a foot from the bike. “I actually stalled the car because it stopped so hard,” he said. Rose said he watched the Honda’s driver exit the vehicle, crouch with his hands over his ears, and scream, “Oh my God,” before struggling to put on a yellow coat and running away from the scene. That’s when Rose exited his car and went to the motorcycle driver, who he said had already “passed away.” Rose then started running after the Honda’s driver, but after 100 yards gave up as he’d entered forested land. He returned to the scene and saw the motorcycle’s passenger was surrounded by a group of people. She was still alive but unconscious. Brown’s lawyer, defense attorney Don McKay, attempted to poke a few holes in Rose’s testimony, pointing out that while in court Rose said the Honda driver’s hair was brown, he had told police at one point that it was blond. Rose also told police he saw the driver pull on a yellow vest, not a jacket as testi¿ed in court. Rose, however, said he was in shock at the scene. He told the court the man he saw exiting the black Honda Accord was the accused. Brown, meanwhile, sat quietly in court, wearing black pants and a white collared shirt. The trial continues this week and may continue into the next.

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Crofton man pleads not guilty of trying to run woman down A Crofton man accused of trying to run a woman down in a pick-up truck is scheduled for trial June 4 and 5, 2012. Ronald Scott Gaudreault, 27, has pleaded not guilty to three charges: criminal harassment, dangerous driving, and taking an automobile without the owner’s consent. He’s slated to stand trial during two days at Duncan Law Courts next year, but is ﬁrst set to

appear for a trial conﬁrmation hearing on March 6, 2012. Gaudreault’s charges stem from a May 29 incident that occurred at about 2:40 a.m. That’s when North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a 911 call from a 33-year-old woman, who said she was hiding in bushes near Cowichan Bay Road after a man in a pickup had attempted to run her down.

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he cost of democracy in British Columbia can be found on the Ministry of Finance website. That’s where a list of MLA salaries and expenses is posted. Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley was noted this week as one of the top living expense spenders in the province at $21,683. His salary is the basic $101,859, and he spent $16,845 on travel. The ¿rst-term MLA dissected his costs for the News Leader Pictorial. “When I ¿rst started the job I was commuting back and forth, and I even tried living in the motor home that’s jointly owned by my friend and I, but that clearly wasn’t working — I had to be move it around all the time,” Routley said yesterday. “One of the options available (to MLAs) is to rent, so I leased a place to call home while in Victoria, and during the ¿rst session that was really r valuable to have, b because of the amount of research I was doing.” Routley explained the steep learning curve for ¿rst-time MLAs is Doug Routley: made lessened by hours of more than $110,00 reading and research. r “I found commuting back and forth didn’t leave me enough time to do the job, which includes my critic role (for forestry) and the select standing committee on ¿nance,” he said. Now Routley is once again commuting

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ince $14 million in the 2010/2011 year. Individual MLA travel expenses ranged from $213 to $58,457. Living expenses ranged from $0 to $22,877. They’re permitted to spend $61 a day on meals while on of¿cial business and not at home. The capital living allowance for those outside the Capital Regional District essentially has three options. MLAs can be reimbursed up to $19,000 a year on accommodation — such as a rental, lease or home purchased — in the capital, or be given $1,000 a month without providing supporting documentation. They can also opt to stay in hotels when in Victoria, up to a maximum of $17,000 a year.

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lyssa Waser says singing is just a hobby for her. But that hasn’t stopped the Lake Cowichan chanteuse from reaching for the top. Last month, she was named B.C. Provincial Karaoke Champion in Vancouver, placing ¿rst of more than 40 participants. This week, she’s back to Vancouver for the national ¿nals and a shot at the Karaoke World Championship. The Lake Cowichan Secondary Class of 2005 grad and former Canadian Idol competitor said she’s always held singing close to her heart. “I’ve been singing since I was three. I started in church in the Northwest Territories,” she said. “In high school I did a lot of singing for assemblies and for grad. Now I do a lot of singing at karaoke. I’ve also been doing wedding singing since I was 16.” Alyssa Waser: Waser and Trevor Dunn quali¿ed for the provincials in a preliminary contest in B.C. champ Duncan. Both singers were neck to neck in the provincial ¿nals. “I went out there with really low expectations,” Waser said. She went alone, leaving mom alone to watch the competition on the internet. Her winning performance of Janis Joplin’s Cry Baby had been tested out beforehand during Lake Cowichan’s June 10 Lake Cowichan Idol. “It was awful,” she said, of her well-received Lake Cowichan performance, adding she was getting over a bronchial infection at the time. In addition to preparing for nationals, Waser is getting ready to record the music video and a single that came with her provincial ¿rst-place win. A trick to her pursuing musical endeavours is ¿tting it into her already busy schedule managing Duncan’s Shoe Warehouse. The winner of tomorrow’s national championships will receive more than $10,000 in cash and prizes, and a chance to represent Canada against competitors from 20 other countries in the Karaoke World Championships in Killarney, Ireland. A few songs Waser co-wrote with fellow Lake Cowichan musician Peter Mitchell are available on the internet, through a search of “Alyssa Waser” on Youtube.

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Unknown price, or buyer: Tentative offer kickstarts bid process on defunct Malahat destination property

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ndless debate about the future of Echo Heights was expected to ¿nally end tomorrow. That’s not going to happen. Just prior to press time Tuesday, North Cowichan cancelled the scheduled Echo Heights public hearing. According to North Cowichan Deputy Clerk Mary Beth MacKenzie, the statutory notice for the hearing contained a minor error in wording. North Cowichan councillors cancelled the hearing after lawyers informed them the error could render it void. MacKenzie said the hearing will be rescheduled at a yet-to-be-determined date. Public hearings on three unrelated bylaws scheduled for tomorrow’s meeting will proceed as planned. Prior to this development, North Cowichan had been preparing for a full evening of discussion on the Echo Heights Comprehensive Development plan Thursday at 7 p.m. When rescheduled, the hearing will be the last opportunity for members of the public to have their say on the project. “It’s coming to the end of the process,” Mayor Tom Walker said previously. “This is the formal public hearing — we have input that night and then we cannot have any further input.” The development plan outlines a phased approach to developing approximately 200 to 250 dwelling units on 11 hectares of the Echo Heights property while still preserving another 12 hectares of park space. The plan received second reading at council’s regular meeting July 6. Walker said he and his fellow council members will be listening very closely to what residents both for and against the project have to say. “The important thing is for myself and

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Renowned artist Robert Bateman is one of many who has spoken out against a North Cowichan proposal to develop Echo Heights Forest on the edge of Chemainus. council to keep an open mind and listen to the input,” he said. “We can’t make any assumptions at all.” The Chemainus Residents Association has long been opposed to the development of Echo Heights. Members argue any development would not only destroy the unique bio-diversity of the area but also compete with existing local developments such as Artisan Gardens and Artisan Village. Members of the association have said they would prefer to see the municipality concentrate its efforts on revitalization of the downtown Chemainus core. “We believe the municipality has not made the case that this land is needed for residential development,” said Bernie Jones, the association’s vice chairman. “It’s not like there are developers knocking at the door of the municipality saying ‘We want to develop but we have no land.’” Jones said it was hard to know how many res-

idents would attend the hearing but speculated it could be a full house. “This meeting on the 21st is super crucial because it’s determining the fate of the area,” he said. “We’re making a very determined effort to get a lot of people there, so that the municipality understands that it’s a wide-spread sentiment of saving Echo Heights as a forest. “Maybe we’ll have up to the 300 that the resident’s association was getting when it ¿rst started this battle ¿ve or six years ago.” “Our intention would be to make sure council understands that the desire to save Echo Heights is widespread, and that they understand all the different reasons we put forward for that,” Jones said. “All of the votes on council have been 5 to 2 for moving ahead with the development of Echo Heights so we would have to be changing some minds and whether that will happen, I can’t say.”

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western-Canada based buyer has taken interest in the Malahat’s Aerie luxury resort, but it’s unclear what the potential purchaser’s plans for the property are. Also unknown is the buyer’s name, and the ¿gure of the conditional offer. In fact, the would-be buyer may not even end up with the Aerie, as the conditional bid launches a complicated sale process. The former ¿ve-star resort went into receivership in 2009, which means sale of the property requires court consent. “The offer is conditional until this Friday,” said Rick Pettinger, partner and managing broker at Aerie agent DTZ Barnicke. “We’re hoping the conditions come off, and once they do (the offer) goes to court for approval, and that will take another two or three weeks.” Once the offer enters court, other buyers can begin bidding on the property as well. That could very well happen, based on Aerie interest that emerged after the price dropped to $3.95 million. “We dropped the price just over a month ago, and we’ve been getting so much interest -— easily two or three or four showings a week, and some days we’ve had three showings a day,” Pettinger said. Initially listed for $6.9 million in 2009, it was reduced to $4.75 million in February and dropped to $3.95 million in June. Boasting 35 rooms, spa facilities, heli-pad and more on 85 acres of land, the property has a lot to offer, but it has challenges, too. “The purchased price is just the start of it,” DTZ Barnicke’s Amanda Crowder explained in a previous interview with the News Leader Pictorial. “It’s not just about how much it costs to purchase, maintain or improve. You also have the challenge of start-up costs and a period of time — several months or even a year or two — where you’re probably not going to be seeing positive returns.”

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elayed summer sunshine means delayed produce production at Cowichan’s many farms, but farmers promise there’s still plenty to see during Sunday’s Tour of Farms. “The farms have lots to look at, it just won’t be as far along,” explained Ramona Froehle-Schacht, who runs SOL Farm with her husband, Stephen Schacht. SOL Farm is one of eight Cowichan Valley agriculture outlets participating in the tour that spans the Saanich Peninsula to Parksville. There are 15 participants in total. “Everybody’s late, everybody’s behind this year,” Froehle-Schacht said of weather results. “At the downtown Duncan market there has been a lot less to offer — but it’s all in the ¿eld, it’s growing and looking good, and that rain we just had was fabulous, but we de¿nitely need some sunshine now to ripen everything.” Hot, dry weather is expected to come, FroehleSchacht added. She just hopes it happens before August’s end. Weather watching like this is all par for the course for farmers, but it’s also an example of what nongrowers can gain insight into during July 24’s tour. “This tour is important because we want people to understand where their food comes from, and

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what goes into producing the food they buy in the grocery store,” Froehle-Schacht said. “Many have no idea the work and the knowledge that goes into creating that ¿nal product of produce or meat, and of course there are more and more people interested in starting their own backyard gardens — and that’s all for the good.” Backyard gardens have global environment bene¿ts, but there’s also personal gain to be had. “Anything you can grow close to home is going to taste better than something shipped up from Argentina or elsewhere,” Froehle-Schacht said. “We sell to chefs because it makes their jobs easier. They have the skill, of course, but if they can work with ingredients jammed full of Àavours grown in good, organic earth close to home, it results in a better end product. “People develop a taste for that locally grown product.” Tour activities at SOL include composting demonstrations, recipe ideas, and organic solutions to pests, plus games for kids. Organized by the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association, the Tour of Farms 2011 runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Other valley participants include Merridale Ciderworks, Damali Lavender & Vinegary, Silverside Farm & Winery, Saskatoon Berry Farm, Valhalla Farm Herbs N’ Things, and Code’s Corner Farm. For a full schedule and tour maps, visit islandfarmfresh.com.

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You want good people, you’re going to pay MLAs: It’s easy to slag politicians for what they cost us, but wages and expenses not out of line

t seems like a lot of money — $14 million. It’s certainly more than most of us will see in our lifetimes. But we’re not talking about an individual’s wealth. We’re talking about how much taxpayers in this province spent last year on our MLAs. There are 85 of them. That means we spent about $164,706 per representative, including salary, living allowance and travel costs. That’s certainly more than most of us will see in any given year. What do you But we’d argue that it’s certainly reasonable, too. think MLAs Think about it: MLAs haul their lives should be to and from Victoria for a number of years, straining family relationships and paid? personal lives. Yes, there are perks, but there are also ponderous reports, endless research, speeches, interviews, meetings — and that’s not even including time spent in the constituency to speak with voters about issues. And, of course, there’s dealing with the obligatory mudslinging from other politicians, issue groups, and the media. It all goes with the territory, sure, and our MLAs know all this before they put their name on a ballot — but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be compensated for their work. We’ve all heard about the politicians who aren’t accessible, who are just in it for themselves, or who don’t spend enough time in the capital, or at home. To be sure, they exist. But let’s be honest, most MLAs work their butts off trying to satisfy an audience that will never be wholly satis¿ed. It’s a wellpaying job that few really want. To ¿ll it with people who are quali¿ed, and to give them the tools to do it well, it stands to reason we’re going to have to pay.

We say:

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

This we like A little bit of bad weather is not going to bring Cowichan down. That was fully evident this weekend as parade crowds were as solid as ever despite the grey weather. In fact, the idea of a month-long festival is a great one, bringing an extra glow of celebration to downtown in a month that has been anything but a typically sunny July. Kudos to organizers, volunteers and participants alike.

The Batmobile cruises along during the Grand Parade.

Folks wishing to escape Duncan’s Grand Parade Saturday were trapped in a streetbox between Canada, Duncan, Ingram and Jubilee streets. Not wishing to interrupt the parade, many waited, with engines running, for a break in trafﬁc. Surely there’s a better route to allow families their parade joy, and citizens a way to continue their weekend business during Duncan’s big parade.

Weather tearing up the province hard to ignore Tom Fletcher Black Press

y summer road trip to the B.C. Interior began as soon as the Trans-Canada Highway reopened at Chilliwack. The crew had worked through the night to clear a mudslide studded with rocks the size of Smart cars, along with a couple of actual cars. We headed up the historic canyon route from Hope to Yale to Cache Creek, the Fraser River still surging a month after it should have settled back. At Ashcroft, river rafters bravely bobbed on the brown torrent. The Williams Lake Stampede went ahead between rain showers, bull riders bene¿ting from soft conditions while barrel racers struggled. We drove to Prince George and then Vanderhoof, the geographical centre of B.C., where the Nechako River looked ready to climb out of its banks. As we arrived news came that all this

thundering water had done its work, toppling a hydroelectric tower at Surrey, brieÀy closing the Trans-Canada Highway again. One family member was unable to come down from Chetwynd for a visit. He was cut off by a staggering 16 washouts of Highway 97 north of Prince George in the Pine Pass, which winds through the Hart Range. This stretch of road has long been a contender for the most extreme mountain conditions in B.C., but one night of torrential rain tore it up beyond anything seen in my lifetime. This pass is the only road link from southern B.C. to the vast Northeast. The rains would keep coming around Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, disrupting farms, natural gas development, a coal mine and a wind farm with Àoods and washouts. The transportation ministry and its contractors had a winding track open through the Pine Pass construction zone within days, an amazing effort to restore essential freight traf¿c into the region that has emerged as B.C.’s main economic engine. But reconstruction will likely take the rest

BC VIEWS

of the summer. We were back in Victoria by the time the Fraser River ¿nally crested at the Mission gauge after six weeks of high water, its latest peak since 1920. During the trip, gasoline prices reached a high of $1.31, nudged up slightly by the latest increase in the carbon tax as well as political turmoil overseas. This is B.C.’s largely symbolic nod to the concern that extreme weather events are accelerating due to huge consumption of fossil fuels and emissions of greenhouse gases. I’ve been careful not to make any sweeping statements about the evolving science of climate change. But the sheer power of recent weather events, and the scars left by bark beetles and ¿res, are dif¿cult to ignore. Australia has just taken bolder steps than those of B.C., imposing a carbon tax on the country’s 500 largest carbon emitters. The government proposes to collect the

revenues for three years and invest them in renewable energy, transition for coal and steel industries and tax cuts for consumers who will have industrial carbon taxes passed on to them in the price of goods. Then the Australian carbon tax is supposed to convert to an emissions trading system designed to push industry into a cleaner future. B.C.’s carbon tax doesn’t exempt industry as its critics sometimes claim. The tax is imposed on all fuels used in industry, but hasn’t been extended to industrial process emissions. By far the largest greenhouse gas source in B.C. remains vehicles, at around 40 per cent of the total. Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tÀetcher@blackpress.ca.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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What was gained by Canada Äghting in the Afghan war? “I don’t think there was much of an advantage to us being there. What were we really doing there?”

Jeremy Christian, Vancouver

“I’m just happy we’re getting out. We’ve been there too long. People say Canadians are peacekeepers but you can’t bring peace through war and military thinking.”

Danielle Westlake, Kelowna

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

End of Sunday market a loss to the community

Echo Heights makes little environmental, or economic sense

Dear editor As a regular visitor/customer of the Sunday Cobble Hill community hall market, I am writing to express my sadness that the traditional venue is closed for good. I am also writing to express my personal consternation that such a successful weekly community event has been allowed to sink, almost without explanation. I have referred to the market as ‘successful’ with deliberation. Measured in terms of the Cobble Hill community, success should have been seen through the continued goodnatured participation of numbers of people, the astounding loyalty of vendors, the quality and volume of the goods offered, the dedication of the manager and her staff, and the expressed interest of recurring customers. On the whole, these factors have been very evident over the past several years. If economics was the deciding factor in the Farmers’ Institute’s design decision to discontinue the market, I trust that it was recognized that marginal economic pro¿t does not imply failure. Otherwise, most vendors would not have continued to show up loyally over the years. Also, they, and the customers, would not have expressed such genuine disappointment at not being able, and encouraged to continue. Although a much-needed farmers’ produce market is now operating Thursdays, this good idea should not be seen as an alternative, in any way, to Sunday’s venue. In fact, it would be unfortunate if it played any part whatsoever in the decision not to continue with Sunday’s traditional “Àea market.” David Darvill

In my opinion: Not here, not now

here have been many voices of concern regarding the proposed Comprehensive Development Plan for Echo Heights. But these have largely focused on the preserving the ecological integrity of the area. It was therefore disturbing to learn during the July 6 second reading of the project council has not yet had substantive discussion of the plan. Even councillors who voted in support of the second reading still had unanswered questions about the ecoAndrew Leong nomic viability of the plan, Pumper the Shriner clown meets and greets the crowd during the Cowichan Summer Festival Grand Parade Satur- its potential impact on the day. At least one observer was not happy with the choice of Duncan Daze moniker for this weekend’s events. revitalization of Chemainus, Roger Hart: and its impact on private no risk analysis of our tax dollars to create this program and of the hospitals being held responsible for the sector developments. likely have signed costly contracts with those sickness. Perhaps it is time for coundoing the testing. Rather than asking them to Sure is different when the “guilty” party is cillors and staff to re-read the Rollo Report prepared scrap it I suggest they use it in a more logical outside the VIHA bureaucracy isn’t it? for the municipality in July 2009. It recommended and less discriminatory manner. Ken Sharp that “given current economic conditions . . . we recLadysmith Test those who have had an accident (not a ommend that MNC consider deferring the start of tiny fender-bender) and were at fault. Test those development of Echo Heights land until economic with more than two tickets (not parking tickets) and real estate market conditions improve.” in the past 10 years. Test anyone with one D.U. Return to Duncan Daze moniker At that time the real estate sales summary for Cowichan I. In short, test those who display a lack of leaves much to be desired 2008 in the report showed a 31 per cent decline respect for the laws of the land associated with Dear editor compared with the previous year. Instead of driving. Test those who display a problem with I remember way back in the summer of 1980 improving, sales have continued to decline, with Test drivers based on a history of driving skills. Test those who display a lack of when the Summer Festival Committee of the total sales of only 666 units being recorded by the risk, not age consideration for the safety of others. Don’t day had the not-so-bright idea of calling the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board for the whole Dear editor categorically assume that when a person turns Summer Festival, you guessed it “Duncan of the Cowichan Valley in 2010 — a further Re: what we have to look forward to when 80 they need to be taken off the road. Daze” — foolish non-witty play on words, reduction of 19 per cent compared with 2009. we become 80 years old. I agree the DrivEvelyn Dupuis feebly trying to demonstrate some type of One might ask why the advice of the municiABLE assessment is unfair and discriminates Duncan pseudo-cleverness. Well, it back¿red back then pality’s own consultant is being ignored when against a group not because of driving record when the general feeling of the people was the economic and real estate conditions continue to or lack of responsibility but because of age. citizens of Duncan are not in a daze, the people decline? Fish spa closure has me gnawing Many seniors have been driving since they are in fact bright and alert. So here we go again According to the brochure mailed to North Cowere young and many without tickets or acrepeating that same mistake. I would bet most on questions of double-standards wichan residents, the “return from property sales cidents. To put any driver into an unfamiliar people would take exception to the implication will support the long-term ¿nancial stability of Dear editor vehicle and take them onto streets they don’t Duncan is in a daze. Does anyone else see the irony in VIHA North Cowichan.” The same brochure goes on to know is unfair and potentially dangerous. It Wouldn’t it be a fun approach to call it the closing a ¿sh spa with no complaints against say net pro¿ts for phase one will exceed $3.5 milsets them up to fail. Cowichan Summer Festival? That is fun and it, and no disease or infections passed by the lion, but no real risk analysis seems to have been I understand the OSMV has spent a great deal spa, when compared to their own hospitals’ positive and all-inclusive. Is that too obvious? done to support such a ¿gure in a market where r records? VIHA is in charge of several units that Or the committee can do that old tired but only 62 permits were issued in whole municipalhave h made people sick with antibiotic-resistant effective process and have a name the event ity the ¿rst three months of 2011. contest. germs. g No ¿nes were levied that I remember. Furthermore, in order to make any revenue, I seems to take more than one such incident to George Spong It nearly $2.5 million must be spent on phase one. c Duncan change the cleaning contractor. Added to the $5 million North Cowichan is “Are there too many trafﬁc circles in Cowichan?” To me this double standard could be dewishing to borrow using an alternative approval You answered: (59 votes) scribed s as hypocrisy, or bullying, or showing process, this represents a massive 20 per cent of More letters online 76 per cent NO pettiness p at work. If one small operation can the total municipal expenses for the year, includb threatened with a large ¿ne, then what be ing more than $1.4 million in interest charges. Also, read fresh stories every day and share To vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the s should the ¿ne be for repeatedly failing to keep A plan is being presented which has had no your thoughts immediately through the comweb poll at www.cowichannewsleader.com another operation clean and causing illness as a substantive discussion by council, will destroy the ments function. a result? I have not noticed the ones in charge ecological integrity of a unique site, will require at cowichannewsleader.com the investment of nearly $2.5 million of taxpayers’ money, will have unforeseen consequences on the attempts to revitalize downtown Chemainus, and appears to be in direct competition with other private developers in the same community. Has council learned nothing from the Cliffs Here are some tips: Keep it short — 300 words or less; Keep it local — letters raised in We want to hear your opinion on just about any matter of local interest. Over Maple Bay development? response to issues raised in our pages get top priority; Keep it clean — attack the issue, Here’s how to send it to us: It is time for more prudent heads to prevail and not the individual. • Email your thoughts to editor@cowichannewsleader.com to recognize that the risks – both ¿nancial and You must include your full name, home community and a phone number where we can • Mail your letter to Unit 2, 5380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4 reach you during ofﬁce hours. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. • Fax it to us at 250-746-8529 ecological – far outweigh the likely bene¿ts and Letters will be edited for clarity, grammar, length and good taste. 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Mill Bay history is getting a second chance during November election Take two: two: Voters asked to fund history group after petition kills initial bid for funding Ashley Degraaf

News Leader Pictorial

he Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society’s Seeds and Salt theatre troupe presents its wrap-up show Thursday at the Mill Bay Pioneer Centre. Society head honcho Maureen Alexander said the society’s not soliciting seat sales, however, as the show’s already “chock-a-block” full, but rather hoping to showcase to the com-

munity what kinds of things the group does. This comes in the wake of the society’s recent regional funding conundrum. The CVRD decided last week to ask voters whether the society should receive annual funding of up to $15,000 as part of the CVRD budget. The move comes after an alternative approval process killed automatic annual funding of $10,000 last fall. Directors instead approved a one-year grant-inaid to the society for the same amount. But Mill Bay Director Brian Harrison said the AAP might not indicate the will of the people. “As you know we used the alternative approval process, which led to the people who were opposed to it having an opportunity to have a say,”

FAITH

Harrison said. “The many people who support the Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society, who I believe are the vast majority of folks, haven’t had their say.” Friends of Saanich Inlet chairman Balu Tatachari spearheaded the AAP going Brian Harrison: door-to-door to collect signa- trying again tures opposed to the funding. He claimed the annual grant was ¿scally irresponsible. He also made the suggestion the Mill Bay/ Malahat Historical Society could be working behind the scenes with Bamberton developers

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Family needs help as sevenyear-old girl battles leukemia

beef) and a side. Half of the ticket price goes to the McLeans. even-year-old Friends have also set up Amelie McLean a trust account (Amelie woke up June 8 McLean In Trust) at Coast with blurred viCapital Savings Credit sion and dizziness. Union. Thinking a recent ear “Amelie is a wonderful infection had returned, seven-year-old and means McLean’s family whipped a lot to all our families. She her down to her doctor. is one of my daughter’s After a whirlwind of best friends and we love her events ensued, including dearly,” Pease said. Amelie McLean an eye check and series of Amelie has already gone blood work, Amelie was through her ¿rst round of advised to check into Victoria General chemotherapy. Hospital where, after more tests were run, “Her battle with leukemia may take parents Jeanette and Doug McLean were up to two years and it costs money. Her handed devastating news. response to treatment has required more Amelie had been diagnosed with frequent trips to the Children’s Hospital leukemia. in Vancouver. At the moment, she is there The Queen Margaret’s School Grade 2 and will start another two months of student’s friends and family members are chemotherapy,” Pease said. now rallying to raise money for her and Bone marrow results have also just her family. come in and weren’t as the family hoped. “This can be very taxing on a family “Amelie is now in the extra-high-risk physically, emotionally and ¿nancially,” group with residual leukemia of 0.17 per close family friend Nathalie Pease wrote cent,” Jeanette McLean wrote in a Day in an email urging community members 29 update. “They are doing constitutional to band together. cyogenetic testing to investigate further. A burger and beer fundraiser is in the “Chemo treatment will be intensi¿ed works for Sunday, July 24 at the Cowand longer, and she may require a bone ichan Bay Pub, starting at 4 p.m. marrow transplant preferably from her Tickets are available at Paper Doll sister (Miranda) by Week 22.” Formals in Duncan across from London For more information about the Drugs, through Pease, or at the door. fundraiser burger night, call Paper Doll The $20 tickets include choice of beer Formals at 250-597-2737 or Pease at 250or wine and a burger (chicken, veggie or 743-3561. Ashley Degraaf

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Abbey Bonise sings her way to victory in the annual Duncan’s Got Talent contest downtown Saturday.

inger Abbey Bonise is fresh proof that Duncan’s Got Talent. The excited 17-year-old from Cobble Hill earned the DGT title during Saturday’s ¿nals heard on Summerfest’s Charles Hoey stage. Bonise reprised superstar Christina Aguilera’s tune Bound To You to impress judges that included actorsinger Les Broadway. “I feel that song has lots to do with my life and my past, so I can express what I feel when I sing it,” said the Cowichan Secondary School pupil who’s been singing since age ¿ve. She drew on studies music teacher Tily Lorence during her quest for the DGT crown carrying performance time in the

Duncan Garage Showroom. Bonise competed against fellow ¿nalists Angelina Robertson, 11, and Angie Hawes, 10, in the annual performance contest. “It was pretty awesome,” Bonise said of her win that followed three earlier DGT outings in Hoey Park toward the ¿nals. “I wasn’t nervous today but I was the three times before. “Duncan’s Got Talent is pretty awesome because it gives everyone a chance to get out there on stage, and let’s everyone see them. “It’s good for people to have people watch them and get an idea of what they need to work on.” Bonise now aims to audition in September for Canada’s Got Talent after Saturday’s esteemboosting win. “Everything went perfect today.”

Visscher hopes Guitar Wars win a step toward bigger things Peter W. Rusland

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inning Saturday’s Guitar Wars was just another victory on the road to Ray Visscher’s ultimate goal. “I want to be the top studio musician in Canada,” the 17-year-old axman said after edging 2010 champ Conor Elmes in Just Jakes’ annual fret ¿ght among a dozen hopefuls backed by the Cookie Monsters. Visscher and Elmes dueled for audience applause during a rippin’ jam after Visscher’s version of All Along The Watchtower, a tune enshrined by one of Visscher’s guitar gods, Jimi Hendrix. “Jimi’s my biggest rock inÀuence but I’m also inÀuenced by (sax man) John Coltrane, and (guitarist) Lenny Breau.” It’s hard to label Visscher’s ax

interests. “I’m into everything: blues, jazz, country,” said the Grade 11 Cow High student who studied at Duncan Music from whom he won $1,000 worth of stuff Saturday. Not bad for a guy who started playing guitar just seven years ago. Since then, the Duncan homeboy’s collected a rack of guitars, including Fender Strats and a Telecaster, plus various Gibsons. “I don’t really care about the brand,” he said. “I just pick it up, and if it feels good, I’ll get it.” He also had an opportunity to meet blues baron B.B. King. Visscher’s also performed with Cowichan blues hammer Thor Kristinsson, Nanaimo bluesman David Gogo, and capital picker Bill Johnson. Guitar Wars was a nice showcase for aspiring players, Visscher said. “It’s a great opportunity for young musicians to get their name

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Walk4Justice continues, grows

y the way, did you hear: • Arlene and Howard Jim are being joined on the Walk4Justice by two more Cowichan Valley residents — Anne-Marie Rice and Jennie Thorne. The two newest additions to the cross-country walk for missing and murdered women are currently fundraising for a vehicle to help them catch up with the walk that’s already into Alberta. To assist, call 250-710-4495 or make a donation at any Scotia Bank: account 00271-11, transit number 10140, specify Walk4Justice. You can help by donating to the Bake Sale planned for Duncan Superstore from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Call Laurie Harding at 250-743-4240 or 250-710-4495. • Cammy Lockwood tells us Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley tells us every dollar raised from now until the end of August will be matched by a private foundation up to $15,000. Also Domino’s Pizza will give any team that raises $500 or more some free pizza. For more information call 250-748-2447. • Queen Margaret’s School Journalism Club members won the Shanghai Expo Journalism Competition. They were the only Canadian competitor in this international challenge. Group members included: Hannah Morales, Chula Casey, Tiana Ng, Kristyn Pattemore, Jenny Park, Emilie Carpentier, Rebecca Vale, Gabrielle Tang and Floria Yang. • Michael Burdge, manager of North Cowichan’s Hope Farm Healing Centre is thankful Sue Handel and the crew at TimberWest for the

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donation of a truckload of ¿rewood lumber. Hope Farm residents will be cutting, splitting, and stacking the wood and offering it for sale. Look for their booth at the Duncan Farmers’ Market, or visit the farmstand at 3504 Drinkwater Rd, to buy eggs, or vegetables, or to order free-range chicken or pasture-raised beef and lamb. • When Stoney Hill artist Jeffrey Birkin heard of the TLC Sansum Point Park purchase campaign he got out his iPad and produced a sketch of the point now being sold to help raise awareness and funds through the land trust (http:// cowichanlandtrust.ca/) or at various venues. All funds raised through sales of this print go toward the park purchase. • Deryk Norton tells us the Rotary Club of South Cowichan needs vendors for the Aug. 7 Junk in the Trunk Sale at the Brentwood College ¿eld in Mill Bay. Vendors can pre-register at Cowichan Press in Mill Bay. Proceeds go toward Rotary club projects. For info call 250-743-8724. • Rocking the Whippletree Junction Sunday Market July 10 were Doug Royston, who won the Prettiest Rock contest for a cluster of quartz crystals, and Darrin James who took Most Unusual Rock honours for a perfectly round Cowichan River rock with a perfectly spherical circle in the middle. Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at editor@ cowichannewsleader.com. We’d love to spread the word.

Valley people Name: Sierra Achurch Occupation: unemployed Age: one Hometown: Cowichan Bay If you get a chance go see: Kung Fu Panda II Right now I am reading: Goodnight Moon I’m listening to: Baby Beluga lullaby At least once everyone should: take a walk in Hecate Park to watch the seagulls Most people don’t know I: can ﬂy like a bird and draw beautiful pictures Happiest moment: being with mom and dad Biggest fear: mom and dad running out of blueberries If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: build a baby theme park Before I die: I want to ride a bike or ﬂy a plane Words I live by: Mom and Dad, and dance, dance, dance Andrew Leong

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Music continues downtown as part of the Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival Wednesday, July 20

Charles Hoey Park stage Noon: Mercedes Benoit (roots/alt-country) 1 p.m.: Marty Jones (roots/pop) 2 p.m.: Steve McKinnon (country/ folk) 3 p.m.: Various Cowichan Valley music teachers present a Student and Teacher Showcase 4 p.m.: Canned Canadiana

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Charles Hoey Park stage Noon: CORU (four-part female harmonies) 1 p.m.: Chuck McCandless (Irish folk)

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2 p.m.: Miss Quincy (indie/roots/alt) 3 p.m.: Various Cowichan Valley music teachers present a Student and Teacher Showcase 4 p.m.: Canned Canadiana 5 p.m.: Open Mic: Have your performance critiqued with the intent on improvement. 6:30 p.m.: Islands Folk Festival MC Panel Concert (singer/songwriters/folk)

Cool sounds in an Earth-friendly package Islands Folk Festival: Green tinge complements melange of sounds Peter W. Rusland

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owichan’s greenest-ever Islands Folk Festival offers piles of musical styles plus roving artists whetted by water-saving and zero-waste plans this weekend. “We’ve had the (regional Zero Waste) initiative for the past four years,” said Robert McCourty, artistic director of the hosting Cowichan Folk Guild, “and now we’re enhancing it with our Vancouver Island Tap Water Project. “That means we’re encouraging elimination of single-use plastic water bottles.” Folks with water carts will cruise Providence Farm’s verdant grounds ¿lling folkies’ water jugs — including those chugged by dozens of global and local performers playing CFG’s 27-annual lawn party. “We’re trying to be Styrofoam-free too. “Since 2004 our festival has reduced its garbage by more then 65 per cent, and we’re aiming for 90 per cent this year,” he said. The folk guild’s Green Team will help fans pick the right bin for tossing refuse, while free festival shuttles ferry folks to and from Duncan’s bus and train stations, and vendors pay refundable green fees. Still, folkfest’s focus remains on music with tickets capped at 3,000. “The only thing we don’t have is rock ‘n’ roll — this year we have everything from blues (Tim Williams, Ray Bonneville) to bluegrass (Oh My Darling) to world fusion (Traveller) to Àamenco guitar (Doug Towle).”

Song to be unveiled You love your island and you love roots music. The 27th Islands Folk Festival has a gift for you. This weekend festival organizers are set to unwrap the winner of the second-annual Islands Songwriting Contest. The Folkfest audience will be treated to Friday’s performances by nine ﬁnalists showcasing originals touting the blessings of island life. Then musical judges Ron Hynes, Maria Dunn and Zak Cohen will crown the champ.

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Janine Luhtala of Mill Bay cools off at last year’s Islands Folk Festival at Providence Farm. Those seeking to cool down at the festival can do it from taps and jugs — the festival is trying to eliminate plastic water bottles and Styrofoam. Among this year’s acts are the Urban Folk Quartet, right. And his roster is laced with globetrotting minstrels such as guitar-grinding folk star Wil. “We have people from Australia (Yeshe), India (Edward Powell and Niel Golden), Africa (Alpha Yaya Diallo), and the U.K.’s (Urban Folk Quartet). “It took me two years to bring (U.F.Q.) in for their Canadian festival premier,” McCourty said proudly. Heritage is harvested by the Seeds and Salt Theatre Company, while eclectic cats Blackberry Wood lend Gypsy-folk fare. “We haven’t forgotten about our regional artists either,” he said, citing the Monte Nordstrom Band, The McCandless Family Band, bluegrass boys Skagway, Duncan songbird Beverley McKeen, musical beat poet Bill Levity, folk singers Anna and Deb Maike, bass balladeer Steve McKinnon, ¿ddle-phenom Ivonne Hernandez with Jeremy Walsh, plus

Summer Movies in the Park Saturday, July 23 Twilight Eclipse Bring your lawn chair and blanket and come join us for a movie in the park. Movies will show at dusk, approx. 9:20 pm at the Kerry Park ball fields. Admission is by donation.

Mojave. Performing arts complement visual art made outdoors during Spirit of the Festival. It’ll see creations by Cowichan Valley Arts Council members Robert Cerins, Frances Westermann, Rachel Twizell, Richard Gibson, Kim Sigurdson, Suzan Kostiuck, Melanie Circle, and Judy Brayden. Their paintings and photos will be donated to an arts-council and folk-guild bene¿t auction next spring It’s all about tunes, community partnerships, generous sponsors, and eco-responsibilities to McCourty who gained grants from the feds, Victoria and local sources. McCourty urged to try Cowichan’s intimately addictive festival. “If you’ve never been to this festival, I personally invite you to come out and feel part of your community — it’s a gem of the festival.”

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veryone has a reason to ride. For Steph McFarlane, it’s for her close friend, who died of stomach cancer at age 38. For Andy Harward, it’s for his dad, who he lost to lung cancer while he was still a young boy. For Scott Green and Aaron Murray, both their fathers were recently diagnosed with cancer. Murray’s dad is in remission, while Green’s dad is still undergoing treatment and is doing well. For Steve Robinson, it’s for his family, including his two little girls, after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer two years ago. The five Saanich police officers participating in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock have all been intimately touched Special feature by cancer, and are pushing through Black Press their own challenges to do what they newspapers on can to fight back against the disease. Vancouver Island “This is one of the most rewarding will publish this things I’ve ever done in my career,” special feature page Green says, after having barely spotlighting police scratched the surface in the journey to officers taking part in come that is Tour de Rock. this year’s Canadian The 22-member team, made up of law Cancer Society enforcement officials from Vancouver Cops for Cancer Island and three media members, is Tour de Rock. training for September’s 14-day bicycle trek, that will take the team from one tip of Vancouver Island to the other. Every year the tour generates more than $1 million for pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge, a medically supported summer camp for kids with cancer and survivors of the disease. “They are children, they are innocent and they are pure,” Robinson says about why he is participating in Tour de Rock. Kyle Slavin/Black Press “They don’t understand why they can’t go outside to play in Saanich police Insp. Scott Green, left, Const. Steve Robinson, Const. fear of catching simple colds that could kill them. They don’t Aaron Murray, Const. Andy Harward and Const. Steph McFarlane will understand that the countless surgeries and medications that participate in the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de violate their small bodies are an effort to save them,” Rock this summer. “They don’t understand that they are literally fighting for This is the best way I can be proactive and try to stop this for other their lives, when they should be learning, laughing and enjoying families.” them. But we are their protectors, we are their parents, we are their The officers are in the midst of training for the physically gruelling angels who know that childhood cancer is wrong.” challenge of cycling 1,000 kilometres, which McFarlane says is going The riders all say they are most looking forward to meeting the to help when it comes to dealing with the emotional side of things. children and families touched by the disease. “I’ve already had moments where I’ve met the families of cancer “It’s very motivating. It reinforces the need for these types of patients, cancer survivors, and the way they look and us makes you fundraisers to raise money for pediatric cancer research,” Green realize that what you do is so important to so many people,” she says. says. “It makes you appreciate life that much more … and kids are so “They prepare us well for the physical part so we shouldn’t resilient. It’s amazing how adaptable they are, and what they can be distracted by the emotional part. That’s going to be just endure.” overwhelming.” McFarlane adds: “As a police officer, we’re trained to be proactive.

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Stroke Recovery: The Cowichan Valley Stroke Recovery Coffee Group meets the last Wednesday of every month at various locations. Call 250748-0205.

Thursday night Jazz: at the Bay Pub in Cowichan Bay, featuring the sax, guitar and upright bass of the Dev Bailey Trio 6 to 9 p.m. No cover charge.

Healthy Children, Healthy Futures: a weekly parenting dropin session offering Information, discussion, childminding, rides, and lunch provided, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship. Call 7482242 for information Afternoon dance: Big Band, ‘50s, and ‘60s music, 2 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 25 Kenneth Street, Duncan. Chemainus Market: of local and regional farm produce, ﬂowers, baking, sweets and crafts each Wednesday from early June to early September 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Waterwheel Park. Scooter roadeo: lots of fun for seniors, course simulates “wheel life” street rides, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Duncan Mall. Borrow a scooter or bring your own. Sponsored by Duncan Mall, Medichair and Cowichan Community Policing Society Digging Roots: NAIG standouts return with their hard-driving guitar licks and strong vocal deliveries, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15. Call 250-748-7246.

Thursday Miss Quincy: dirty guitar licks and gospel harmonies from a smokin’ hot all girl trio, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets

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 per person. Call 250-743-9196 for information. Thursday Farmers Market: healthy grocery shopping outdoors featuring local food at Cobble Hill Hall Field, in Cobble Hill Village, every Thursday 2 to 7 p.m. Call 250510-8343 for information.

Friday Vintage Car Park: A group from Victoria will be ﬁlling the parking lot in Waterwheel Park, Chemainus 11:30 to 2:30 pm. Miss Quincy: dirty guitar licks and gospel harmonies from a smokin’ hot all girl trio, 9 p.m., Crofton Pub, 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. Tickets $10, or three for $35. Call 250-737-1888.

The weekend: mostly cloudy, 40 per cent chance of showers. High: 21 C. Low: 13 C.

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legendary Canadian roots rockers along with Leslie Alexander and Jenny Allen in an outdoor 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 $?. Call 250-246-5050 for more info. Trouble Galore: come check out what rock’n’roll can be all about, 9 p.m., Crofton Pub, 1534 Joan Ave, Tickets $10, or three for $25. Call 250-324-2000. KonÄdential: with Skulastic and much more as hip hop

Overall, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whippletree Junction.

is back with a vengeance, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15. Call 250-748-7246.

Toby: a deeply emotional and joyous roots artist from Perth, Australia, 9 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Sunday

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Rick Scott: music, humour and audience participation aimed at the kids. Part of the Performance in the Park at the BC Forest Discovery Centre. Regular admission rates apply. Call 715-1113 ext 24.

Cowichan Stroke Recovery Association: invites stroke survivors and family to a weekly session at the Valley Seniors Organization, 198 Government Street, 9:30 a.m. Call 250246-4952 for information.

Junction Artists Market: featuring the moccasins, purses, pouches and other leather goods of Metis artist Muriel

Tuesday Bopoma Marimba: joyous,

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LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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.

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NOW ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS:

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

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. LEGAL NOTICES

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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

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The ﬁnancial statements of the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District will be presented at the August 3, 2011 Hospital Board Meeting. Copies of these reports are now available at the Regional District Ofﬁce or on our website at cvrd.bc.ca Time: 6:00 pm Location: Cowichan Valley Regional District Board Room 175 Ingram Street DUNCAN, BC V9L 1N8 Sharon Moss, C.G.A. Manager, Finance Division COWICHAN VALLEY Phone: (250) 746-2500 REGIONAL DISTRICT Fax: (250) 746-2513 Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca 175 Ingram Street Duncan, B.C. V9L 1N8 Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

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DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

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

LOST: BETWEEN Elvins St & the 711 in town, graduation 2011 ring, native design, silver with gold plate. (250)732-8092 LOST CAT. Black male with yellow eyes, 14 yrs old, near Lakes Calais area. Liz (778)678-8337. LOST: SMALL Parrot (very friendly), Mill Bay Tim Horton’s area, Sunday, July 10. Call 250-929-3321, 250-743-4795

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Fuelled both by product innovation and acquisitions, we are dedicated to responding to our customers’ needs while constantly reviewing our operations to remain a low-cost and efﬁcient processor. Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of products of the utmost quality, including cheese, ﬂuid milk, yogurt, dairy ingredients and snack-cakes. Our Courtenay Plant is looking to expand the team! Seeking a team player with a great attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit:

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4th Class Power Engineer with Journeyman Millwright ticket. This position is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and trouble shooting of the manufacturing and building equipment, including low pressure Boiler and Refrigeration equipment.

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.

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The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher. The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star. The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988. The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with an impressive track record in newspaper management, to build on the considerable growth the Morning Star has experienced over the past 23 years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ﬁnancial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to:

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Earphones, Somenoes Rd., near Mt. Prevost Middle School, 250-748-7644. 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. 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 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/ RESUMES

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan 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

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.

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LOST: 2 Gold ﬁlled/white opal pendants lost near Canadian Tire about a week ago. Call (250) 715-0734 with info.

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

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call 250-748-3922 EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS ADMIN ASSISTANT Trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking certified A & P staff now. No Experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888512-7116. AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, July 23rd, Aug. 20th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, web design training, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Visit: www.ibde.ca Apply today! TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. TWO, TWO, Two years in one. New Heavy Equipment Certificate program at GPRC, Fairview campus. Receive 1st and 2nd year HET Apprenticeship technical training. Intense hands-on shop experience, Fairview, AB. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882. EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/ RESUMES

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Seeking a proven leader to ﬁll the position of shift supervisor. Applicant must have strong customer service and people skills. Must be able to direct staff of all ages while maintaining a fun and enjoyable working environment. Experience and ﬂexible schedule an asset. Please apply in person at DQ Duncan, 328 Trans Canada Hwy. No phone calls please.

Prince Rupert, BC has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Technician Chrysler experience preferred, will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Top wages and relocation bonus to the right candidate. Apply by email: ckontzie@rainbowchrysler.ca, FAX (250)624-3214 Attn Service Manager, or by mail 1105 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC , V8J 4J5 DL#24707

BUSY GM Dealership in Squamish has an immediate opening for a qualiﬁed GM Technician. Send resume to denise@greggardnergm.com

PIONEER HOUSE Restaurant now accepting applications for evening line cooks with 2 years cooking experience. Submit your resume attention: Matt, 4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan, B.C. or by email: pioneerhouse@shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

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PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: COWICHAN BAY 253400 – Pritchard, Wilmot (49 papers) 253452 - Alder Glen, Maple Glen, Ordano, George (60 papers) 253505 – Bicks, Casa Linda, Deighton, Gordon, Lincolnshire, Longwood, Wadham (52 papers)

HELP WANTED ALBERNI COMMUNITY & Women’s Services Society is seeking a Full-time Executive Director to lead our agency as we work to achieve our vision to Break The Cycle of Abuse, through providing wrap-around services for individuals and families impacted by violence. You are a strong leader with a proven track record in areas such as Human Resource Management, Revenue Generation, Marketing and Public Relations, amongst other things. Your resume will demonstrate this clearly. You will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing operations and growth of ACAWS by planning, organizing, leading, and administering all agency activities, programs and operations, and by providing the linkage between the organization, its staff, and the Board of Directors. You will be able to ensure high-quality, ethical, efficient, accountable and effective client-centered services. We are looking for a candidate who: - Has a University Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, plus at least five years’ directly-related work experience, or an equivalent Has a clear understanding of the dynamics of abuse and violence - Has the ability to develop effective relationships with all stakeholders - Believes strongly in a social justice approach to client services. Please send a Cover Letter and CV in confidence to: ACAWS Board Chair 3082 Third Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5 Or by email to: office@acaws.ca Or by fax to: 250.724.7113 By 4:30 p.m. August 15, 2011 A job description is available by emailing office@acaws.ca.

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract highway truckers; owners/operators. Total volume to move is 65,000 cubic metres for the North Island. For more details, please call Jennifer at 250591-0067 or email: ofﬁce@lemare.ca.

Volunteer Book Sorters Needed!!!

We are overﬂowing with books for our Sept 24th, 2011 2nd Annual Book Sale. All proceeds go back to the community through our Pennies for Presents program. Can you give an hour or 2 a week to help sort books?

HOSPITALITY

EXPERIENCED TIRE installer, light truck, passenger tires. Industry wage paid for right person. Resume in person to: Joe’s Tire Hospital, 176 Government St. No phone calls please.

Intensive Support and Supervision Worker The John Howard Society of North Island requires a youth worker in the Duncan Intensive Support and Supervision Program. Please see the employment section at www.jhsni.bc.ca for details. Message to Bailey Renault of Ladysmith please call the News Leader Pictorial office, I didn’t get your phone number. Joanne 250-746-4451 ext 222 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 Proposals wanted to run the Sunday Market at the Cobble Hill Hall. Please reply to Box 53, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0 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 SALESPERSON - Multi tasker with computer and data entry skills. Apply at Taya’s Treasures, 438B Trans Canada Hwy. Call (250)709-9933.

MEDICAL/DENTAL AdvoCare is currently looking for casual, leading to potential permanent positions, at our Cerwydden Complex Care facility in Duncan. Minimum requirements for all positions includes WHMIS, Food Safe, candidates will be expected to provide a Physician’s Clearance note and undergo a TB test. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends. Successful candidates will undergo a Criminal Record Clearance. MULTI-SERVICE WORKERSDIETARY - This position includes serving in dining room, preparing meal portions, dishes and some cooking. Cooking experience would be an asset. COOKS - Must have certiﬁcation from an approved training program, and a minimum of 2 years cook experience (preferably in a resident care facility environment). MULTI-SERVICE WORKERSHOUSEKEEPING - Includes housekeeping, and may include serving in dining room, and some cooking. CARE AIDES - MUST be registered through the BC CARE AIDE REGISTRY and have a registration #. An InterRAI training certiﬁcate would be considered a strong asset. The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ experience as a Care Aide. To apply for any of these positions, please email: Susan.Bellows@AdvoCareHealth.com, Fax 250-597-2894

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK WE seek an Administrative clerk to join our growing team.Forward resumes to stchadm@aol.com

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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

SERVER. MOTIVATED, energetic server is needed. Please submit resume with references to the Corner House Cafe, 181 Jubilee St., Duncan.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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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: covalone@yahoo.ca

Drop by our ofﬁce beside Buckerﬁelds any time between 9 AM & 4PM Monday to Friday or call 746-4471 to arrange a time.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL CANADIAN Tire Fernie BC is seeking Red Seal Automotive Service Technicians to join our team in a very busy, positive, well equipped, growing Automotive Service Centre. Please contact Shannon Morton or Jason Hayes via phone @250-4234222 or Email shannon.morton@hotmail.com

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DUNCAN 104505 – Brandt, Bright, Cormorant, Glenora (49 papers) CALL LARA NOW Extension 224

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE A FREE Telephone Service Get your ﬁrst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. CRAFTSMAN self-propelled 22” lawnmower, new this year, used twice. It’s a wonderful machine but too big for our very small lot. $375 ono.. Cowichan Bay (250)748-0928

Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic

P & R Truck Centre requires Full - Time Heavy Duty / Commercial Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic for our Duncan location. Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket would be an asset. Excellent Wage & Beneﬁt Package. Please e-mail resume to michele@prwstar.com or fax to 250-746-8064

Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians

We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. We have BC branches in Prince George, Penticton, Kamloops, Burnaby, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Vernon, Fort St John, Langley, Campbell River and a Yukon branch in Whitehorse. Parker Paciﬁc is an industry leader in heavy equipment sales & service. Since 1949, The Inland Group has grown to over 900 employees & 20 locations in North America. We are always seeking talented people to join our service team and enjoy a great career path. Send resume & covering letter stating locations of interest to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@ inland-group.com or Fax: 604-608-3156

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

FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-7658660. www.allcalm.com GLASS FLOATS, Large blue pottery bowl, an assortment of old pottery jugs and an old Singer portable table top sewing machine, in great condition, with a beautiful wooden cover. (250)748-0928

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1877-776-1660.

NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local ofﬁce www.REALCARCASH.com

250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

PETS HAULING

HERITAGE Pawn Bargains! Rogers cell phones CHEAP! Digital cameras, mini fridge, microwave, Pearl drums, HP Netbook laptops, Bryston 3B, electric guitars & amps. 430 Whistler, 250-746-9810. www.heritage pawnbrokers.com MOVING - Reduced: Antique dining set $300., china cabinet $200, dbl hide abed $300. Lazboy queen hide abed and chair $1000, black cabinet $50, Yamaha PSR-520 keyboard $300, Eureka vacuum $60. Will consider reasonable offers. (250)746-5234 PENNINGTON CLOTHES, size 4x - 5x, $5. to $10. To view call (250)746-5745 RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

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

LESSONS/TRAINING

NEED SOME WEEDING DONE? Student looking for summer gardening work. $12/hr. 10% discount for seniors. Email

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

morgankellyrogers@hotmail.com

or call 250-732-8385.

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to ﬁnd out how to get a free bottle with your order! 1-888-4705390.

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 FOOD PRODUCTS

TAKING VIAGRA? Save over $500! 40x (100mg) Pills for Only $99.00. Call now 1-888396-2052. No Prescription Needed! Other Meds Available Credit or Debit Required. Satisfaction Guaranteed! www.new healthyman.com

STEEL BUILDING Sale... Specials from $5 to $12/sq. ft. Great pricing on absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. now $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1800-668-5422.

REAL ESTATE

HOLISTIC HEALTH

ACREAGE

BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOOT CARE NURSE In home service. Senior discounts. Call Tilo, LPN (250)709-9426.

SEASONED mixed ﬁrewood or Fir, delivered, $180 split & $150 rounds. (250)246-3280

20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner ﬁnancing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

JEWELS, FURS

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

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

TEXAS LAND Foreclosures! 20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso-Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 Down, take over payments,$99/mo. (USD) Beautiful views, owner ﬁnancing, FREE map/pictures.866-4840857 (US)

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

$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:

WE BUY HOUSES

CHEMAINUS, 1 bdrm, gr level, balcony, NP/NS, ref’s, DD, $650. Aug 1. (250)416-0616 CHEMAINUS: Senior building, 1 floor walk up, 1 bdrm. N/P and N/S. $490.00/mo. Avail. immediately. (250)246-4221 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. COWICHAN BAY: 1 bdrm condo $625/mo, quiet adult oriented bldg. Large patio doors from living and bdrm to private balcony. Sunny location, walk to quaint Cow Bay village. N/P N/S refs req’d 250-743-9875 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- RENO’D 1 bdrm w/den $595. H&H/W incld, N/S. Aug 1st . 250-746-5118. DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN 1 Bdrm grnd floor, on bus route, 5 appl., NP/NS, $675/m. (250)746-6451 DUNCAN- 2 bdrm ground level corner suite, 5 appls, recently reno’d, near VIU, 2 parking spaces. NS/NP. July 15. Refs. $950. (250)715-8858 DUNCAN, bachelor with den, $540/mo. incl’s heat, hotwater. N/S. Aug 1. (250)746-5118 DUNCAN: Braemore Court: Five appliances, two bathrooms, gated underground parking, one bedroom $800 Call 250-748-6679 DUNCAN: Central, large, bright, 2 bd, 5 appl’s, $850+ util. N/P, N/S. (250)743-9555 DUNCAN KIWANIS Village Society who provides seniors subsidized independent living is now taking applications for recent vacancies. Contact 250-748-4135 for more info. DUNCAN, near sportsplex 2 bdrm upper floor, 5 appl’s, NS,NP, no exceptions. $900/mo. Aug 1 250-715-8913 DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. NS/NP. $825. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509, after 6pm.

DUNCAN, VERY small 2 bdrm apt, $610/m, avail. now. NS. (250) 746-5118

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

CHEMAINUS, upper ﬂoor of house, 3 bdrms, large deck with incredible oceanview, NS, small pet considered, avail now. $1100/mo. incl’s F&S, heat & hydro. (250)246-1802

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

duncanbchomesforsale.tumblr.com Advertise your home sale for free on my website. Give me a call Ryan @ (250)715-8077

DUNCAN HOME $329,900 4 Bdrm home on quiet cul-desac within walking distance to downtown, hospital & schools. Completely reno’d with new kitchen, 2 baths, family rm & ﬂooring throughout. Large laundry rm, gas furnace, & 2 gas fp’s. Large covered deck & fenced back yard. Workshop, lots of storage. Triple carport has room for RV. To view call (250)748-3932, 250-715-5901 RENOVATED 998sqft mobile, private yard, in family,sm pet ok,registered park. gardeners paradise asking 48 900 info pics seajewel_1@msn.com or call 7465920

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053

www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS BCMOBILEHOMES.CA. New 16 wides from $69,900. Drywall and appliances included. 1-866-573-1288. 250-5732278. 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!

MORTGAGES

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

BUYING OR SELLING?

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

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY LAKEFRONT Properties For Sale 20 Minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO $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, 2 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S, D/W, close to schools/parks/shopping. N/P, Aug 1. $800. 250-665-6527. CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, hot water, parking, pet considered, $525-$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

LOVELY 1 bdrm suite, Central Duncan, seniors oriented bldg, heat included, $625 mo, N/S, N/P. Call Art, 250-746-7241.

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

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

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496 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. 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. SPRINGRIDGE MANOR- 961 Cavell- 1 studio Apt, $575. 1 bdrm $675. Heat, hot water. NS/NP, no partiers, refs. (250)748-3729.

WILDROSE

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250748-9622 LARGE WORKSHOP near Cobble Hill. 40’x41’, 2 stories. Half clear-span, half two floors, Cement pad floor. Wood-fired heating. Well lit. $800/mo. (250)743-2439

COTTAGES DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage, near town, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $800 + util. Avail now. (250)746-6383

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 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.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 4 BDRM MOBILE Home, on 2055 Koksilah Rd. $975.+ util. Aug. 1. Call Mel 250-597-0617 talltimbermhp@live.com LRG 4 BDRM MOBILE Home, on Koksilah Rd. $975.+ util. Aug. 1. Call Mel 250-597-0617 talltimbermhp@live.com MILL BAY, Kerry Park 55+, 2 bd, 980 sq.ft., 5 appl’s, small pet considered. N/S. Aug 1. Ref’s. $850. (250)746-7461

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BDRM S/S duplex, newly reno’d, small patio, front & back yard, rural, 5 min from Duncan. $900/mo incl’s S&F, W/D hookup. Aug 1. (250)746-7098 3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188

4 Bdrm house in Duncan, $1300/m plus utilities. Must have references. (250) 9324986 or (250) 709-4983 CHEMAINUS SEMI-WATERFRONT 2 bdrm+ den, 2 bath, gas heated, all appls incld, garage. $1250+ utils. Avail Aug 1. (250)743-3876. COBBLE HILL/Shawnigan Lk, 3Bdrm, full unﬁnished bsmt, 4appls, very private, refs req’d, ns, pets negotiable, $1500 + utils. July 15. (250)743-8284.

COBBLE HILL: 3-Bdrm +, 4 appl’s, close to all amenities. N/S. Ref’s req’d. $1350/mo. Avail. Sept. 1. (250)888-3586 DUNCAN- 2 BDRM waterviews, on 1 acre, priv, nice yrd. $1095. July 31. NS/NP. 250-746-0753, 250-746-5527. 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 rancher in town, $1350 + utils. Also, 3 bdrm newer suite next to lake, N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D $1100 + utils. Call (250)748-6574. LADYSMITH2 BDRM Rancher w/extra den/office or bdrm. French doors from master bdrm to hot tub on deck. Private setting, southern exposure, detached 26x22 workshop w/220 wiring, golf course & schools near by. NS/NP. $1200+ utils. Available Aug 1. (250)713-4739. LADYSMITH. NEW 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath. Go to: www.webbasedtours.com/mariners_quay/ Call (250)245-8997. LAKE COWICHAN, Skutz Falls area, 3 bdrm rancher, on acreage, Newly reno’d. Minutes walk to river & Canada Trail. Avail now. $950. Small pet considered. (250)749-3188 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 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 North Cowichan, small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W&D, separate garage, N/S,N/P. $700. (250)746-5290 YOUBOU- LAKE view, 4 bdrm (possibly 2 suites), W/D, stove, N/S, refs, $1400 + utils, 1-250-653-9898.

DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, 1400 sq ft, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657, 250-748-8671

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 - 55+only, N/S,N/P, deposit & ref’s req. $650/mo incl’s hydro. Avail now. 250-715-1377 2 BDRM basement suite, walk to downtown. $750 incl hydro, cable. NP/NS, Ref’s. Avail now. 250-746-9383 COWICHAN BAY- 1000 sq ft, oceanview, 1 Bdrm, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $900 hydro, cable, wire-less incld. Available now. 250-246-7109. COWICHAN BAY, 1 bdrm grd level suite, 4 appls, W/D, utils incl, N/S, N/P, rural setting, bus route, avail Aug 1, $650, refs req, 250-748-5440. DUNCAN 1 BDRM- private entrance, close to amenities. $725 inclds utils, laundry available. NS/NP, no parties. Avail now. 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. ground level, N/P, N/S. $850 incl’s util’s. Avail now. (250)732-0886 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm, F&S, W/D hookup, NS/NP, Aug 1st. $950 + util’s. Ref’s. (250)746-1956 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, MAIN level suite, great neighbourhood, large 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ﬁreplace, W/D, incls utils, N/P, avail Aug 1, $1400 mo, call 250-510-0993. DUNCAN 2 BDRM on Sherman Rd. incld’s hydro, appls, big back yard, $850/mo. NP/NS. Avail Aug 1. Call (250)510-5526.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CONTRACTORS

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

DAVID GALE CONSTRUCTION

2 IN 1 NIK’S HOME FIX Electrical contractor with 30 years plumbing experience in the Valley. Cell 250-710-7625, pgr 250-715-9774

NEED SOME WEEDING DONE? Student looking for summer gardening work. $12/hr. 10% discount for seniors. Email

A1 Hauling & Delivery

ELECTRICIAN LICENSED and bonded. Reasonable rates. Call Kelly 250-7430326.

or call 250-732-8385.

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

CARPENTRY A&A GENERAL 250-7469633. Professional, Qualiﬁed and Reliable Carpenters for all your building needs. Licensed, warranty providers, insured and guaranteed workmanship.

Additions - renovations decks, doors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, basement suites, foundations, drywall, plumbing, electrical. ALL CERTIFIED TRADES Trained Architectural Technologist

20 years in Valley Free Estimates, Plans

FENCING

250-746-9956

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

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CLEANING SERVICES NEED A HOUSEKEEPER? Call Treena at 250-709-4892 Serving Crofton, Chemainus, Duncan & Maple Bay areas.

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

www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

morgankellyrogers@hotmail.com

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME to have your fruit trees pruned. 20 Years experience. Call Gordon at 250-746-1555. PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

Appliances, Furniture, Rubbish, Yard Waste, etc Small moving jobs welcome

Bob’s Hauling & Free Pickup Metal, batteries, wine & liquor bottles, pop & beer tins, juice containers.

250-743-5119 250-361-7889

HANDYPERSONS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisiﬁx@gmail.com

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassiﬁed.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiﬁed.com

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER new construction, reno’s, 25 yrs. Reliable. (250)616-0990.

ELECTRICAL

STONE WORK, retaining walls & repairs. Quality landscape construction Call 250701-8319. Visit our website:

(250) 510-4745

www.islandpaciﬁclandscaping.ca

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Yard & Garden Services

Lawn maintenance Pruning & Trimming Patio, Deck & Gutter cleaning General clean up

woodviewgroup@ hotmail.com 250.733.2000

or 250.220.9654

PAINTING PAINT SAINT, meticulous, res/com, decorating & painting. Brent Cooper. 701-5695 PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

WANT YOUR paint job to last? We believe in proper preparation & quality products. 25 yrs exp. Call 250-709-1747.

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

PLUMBING

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

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

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

MAPLE BAY area, 1 bdrm, 500 sq ft, priv large deck overlooking valley, insuite W/D, N/P, N/S, avail immed, $700 mo incls utils, 250-246-0827. 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. SHAWNIGAN LAKEnew lakeside 2 bdrm, entry level, all inclusive. $1200./mo. (250) 216-0027.

2009 Honda Civic DX, 4 dr, auto, with AC, grey, 56km, full service records. $14,500 obo. (250)732-6944 96 BUICK Regal, 4 dr. sedan, Loaded! In good running cond. Comf ride. 320km, well maintained. $1000. (250)748-7828

SPORTS & IMPORTS 2006 MAZDA Miata MX5. 33,000 km, copper red w/removable hard top. Smart key. Touring options, great cond. $19,500. obo. Phone Ken (250)802-4956, leave msg.

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

MOTORCYCLES 2006 HARLEY Fat Boy (black), 20,000 miles. $11,500 ﬁrm, excellent cond. A real stea! Call Terry, (250)9298591 or 250-812-4917.

TOWNHOUSES 3 BDRM Townhouse, 1.5 bath, FS, Drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat, incl cable, $950/mo. Avail now. 250-748-7992, 250-7482727. 250-709-7992 DUNCAN 2BDRM townhouse. Large yard, parking. F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed). $900. 250748-4484, 250-732-1756.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES GOLF carts/utility vehicles gas and electric,clearance priced at CartsplusBC.com click Summer Sizzler Sale 1866-886-6893 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1995 KODIAK, 24’ 5th wheel. Immaculate condition, sleeps 6. Asking $9000 obo. 250-3919707.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

Andrew Leong

The Äeld will be cut to 70 and ties after play Wednesday in the Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur golf championship at Duncan Meadows Golf Course. Left, Jacqueline Yanch from Barrie, Ontario chips a shot on the Ärst green during the opening round Tuesday. Above, Alex Stewart from Carson City, Nevada follows the Åight of the ball after teeing off on the Ärst hole.

‘98 Mountaineer Motor home, 38 ft, 74,000km. 460 motor, $38,900. May accept partial trade for car/truck or smaller RV. (250) 748-3516

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ark your calendars. The Cowichan Valley Capitals’ complete B.C. Hockey League schedule for the 201112 season has been unveiled. It starts and ends two weeks later than usual, with a revamped playoff schedule to accommodate it involving just the top four teams from each of the Coastal and Interior Conferences. The job of completing the schedule was undertaken by the BCHL for the ¿rst time under the direction of executive director Dave Sales. The focus was to schedule as many Friday and Saturday evening games as possible. Sixtyseven per cent take place on prime nights. The Caps have exhibition games booked Sept. 9 at home and 10 against Victoria, Sept.

14 at Nanaimo and Sept. 16 at home and Sept. 17 on the road, both against Alberni Valley. Following are the team’s home dates: SEPTEMBER Sat. Sept. 24 vs. Victoria Grizzlies. Wed. Sept. 28 vs. Powell River Kings OCTOBER Sat. Oct. 1 vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs Fri. Oct. 7 vs. Surrey Eagles Sat. Oct. 8 vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sat. Oct. 15 vs. Coquitlam Express Sat. Oct. 29 vs. Westside Warriors Sun. Oct. 30 vs. Trail Smoke Eaters NOVEMBER Wed. Nov. 2 vs. Coquitlam Express Sun. Nov. 6 vs. Prince George Spruce Kings Thur. Nov. 17 vs. Powell River Kings Sat. Nov. 19 vs. Victoria Grizzlies Wed. Nov. 23 vs. Nanaimo Clippers Sat. Nov. 26 vs. Victoria Grizzlies DECEMBER

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he men and ladies had their days, giving way to the senior men. The Senior Open took over the Cowichan Golf and Country Club last weekend, the third major event at the course in succession. The overall low gross winner was Tony Hatchwell at 143 for the two days. He won on a playoff over Ray Henry. Overall low net winner was Ron Loiselle at 138. For Flight A, the 55- to 60-year-olds, the low gross of 150 went to Kim Hay. Bill MacPherson and Peter Roberts were both one stroke off the pace while Martin Holman checked in with a 152. Dan Wheatley claimed the low net in

the Àight at 140. Dan Green (142), Mike Gibbins (145) and Rick Welch (146) followed in order. For Flight B, the 61- to 64-year-olds, Henry topped the low gross chart with his 143. John Gallacher and Gudmund Lindbjerg were close behind at 144 and Bob Coldwell checked in at 153. Low net for the Àight of 139 was carded by Brian Dunne. Steven Hambelton’s 140 was good for the runner-up spot by one shot over Rick Clevette and Ralph Powell. Flight C for 65+ players had the following results for low gross: Art Carey (149), Noel Pumphrey (151), Gerry Koster (151) and William Ferguson (156). The top four for low net in the Àight were: Len Goodman (139), Gordon Irwin (139), Dan McDougall (142) and Al MacLeod (144).

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Pastro putting his talents to the test at Rebels’ football camp Cowichan’s Chris Pastro is turning heads with his performance in the Westshore Rebels’ B.C. Football Conference junior training camp. Pastro is a good bet to make the team as a rookie based on early workouts. Pastro has been gaining considerable experience in recent years, including a stint on Team B.C. that makes him more than ready to play at the junior

level. He won the award as the most valuable player with the Victoria Spartans’ midget team that claimed the provincial championship last season. Pastro is quickly adjusting to the speed of the game required to play junior. The coaching staff is high on him and feels he’ll be a great addition to the team at the linebacking position.

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Playoff payoffs: Midget A2 wins island ﬁnal, Bantam A1 solid at provincials

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he bigger the games, the more Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association teams seem to rise to the occasion. The Cowichan Valley Midget A2 and Bantam A1 Thunder teams are cases in point. The Midget A2 team wrapped up the island championship last week and is heading into provincials while the bantams are just back from provincials at Victoria and turned in a gritty display. The midgets came second behind Westshore during the regular season and went into the playoffs against thirdplace Comox. The best-of-three went the distance, but Cowichan Valley prevailed. The ¿nal against Westshore was expected to be close based on earlier meetings, but didn’t turn out that way in the ¿rst game, at least. The Thunder romped to a 9-1 win last Monday at Westshore. “They didn’t show up and our guys really did show up,’’ said Thunder coach Neil Gailey. “I knew the second game was going to be different.’’ The teams returned to a more typical close game in the rematch with Cowichan taking the island title after a 6-5 win last Wednesday at Kerry Park Arena. “They’ve bought into the defensive system we’ve been trying to teach them,’’ said Gailey. “We’ve been getting our offense off our defense which is great.’’ Cowichan opens play in the Midget A2 provincials at Coquitlam Friday. “Judging by our tournament performances over on the mainland we’ve had, I think we stand a good shot,’’ said Gailey. Meanwhile, the Bantam A Thunder rallied from a 13-2 loss to Port Coquitlam in its ¿rst game to play some outstanding lacrosse at the provincials. The Thunder lost 8-5 to New Westminster and then 3-1 to eventual champion Coquitlam before ¿nishing on a high note by beating Burnaby 8-4 and arch-rival Westshore 6-4. “Other than the ¿rst game, we were in every game and played really well,’’ said coach Lorne Winship. “I was extremely happy. We certainly at least met my expectations.’’ The Westshore game was the perfect icing on the cake. “That was our provincial championship,’’ said Winship. “They thumped us a good number of times this season.’’ Braylon Lumb won the team’s MVP for cumulative three stars and Winship was honoured by his peers as the top coach.

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he Cowichan Valley Capitals are reasonably pleased how their 2011-2012 B.C. Hockey League schedule turned out. Rather than have the teams hash it out, the league took on the task of doing the schedule for the ¿rst time. That saved team representatives hours of frustration at the annual general meeting. “Generally, everybody’s happy the league did it,’’ said Caps’ operations manager Jim Knight. “But in some places, they can’t ¿gure out why certain things were done. I guess you could say we’re 75 (per cent happy) with what we’ve got. “Scheduling is probably the worst job in the world. The coaches hate it. You sit in a meeting for eight hours. Some of it’s like a standoff. It’s a long drawn-out process. To have the league do it, you’re not going to please everybody.’’ The best part of the schedule for the Caps is how the interior interlock worked out. “Of the island teams, we’re the only ones that don’t have to go to Prince George or Trail,’’ said Knight. Other good points are back-to-back games against the Victoria Grizzlies to open the season and again Nov. 25 and 26 when the BCHL will have a special commemoration of its 50th anniversary. “That weekend’s going to be a big push to ¿ll our rinks,’’ said Knight. On the downside, Caps’ fans won’t see the team at home for a month at one point. “After the 14th of December, we don’t play at home till the 11th of January,’’ said Knight. The Caps are trying something new for Sunday games, starting at 3:30 p.m. “Sunday games are hard,’’ said Knight. “Some people still enjoy the Sunday night dinner with families.’’ The Caps play Coastal Conference opponents Alberni Valley, Victoria, Coquitlam, Surrey and Powell River four times each at home, with three meetings each against Nanaimo and Langley. Single home games in the half interlock with the interior at home are against Vernon, Trail, Westside and Prince George while the Caps travel to Chilliwack, Penticton, Salmon Arm and Merritt. The Caps wanted to get their main interior trip out of the way early and got their wish. They’re at Salmon Arm Oct. 21, Penticton Oct. 22 and Merritt Oct. 23. For a list of games and opponents, see Page 24.

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hen they’re hot, they’re hot — Red Hot. The Duncan Red Hots Midget B girls’ fastpitch team lived up to its name during the prestigious Canadian Open fastpitch tournament at Softball City and Cloverdale Athletic Park. The Red Hots played in the Futures Select Under 18 division and won the championship, prompting so many at the tournament to wonder how a small-town team could have done so well. “It was an awesome end to a great ball season,’’ noted Red Hots’ player Morgan Rogers. “The whole team came together and we were talking and communicating perfectly. The feeling of getting ¿rst place is indescribable. “Jess (Audette) cried and played an amazing tournament. We couldn’t have done it without Jenna Keen either. Her arm and glove at centre¿eld played a big part of our win. I felt honoured to play in the same tournament as Team Canada. It was a great week.’’ The environment leading up to last Wednesday’s ¿nal was incredible for the team. Team Canada and USA were at the park and the ¿elds were packed. The Red Hots played the Thunder ‘93s in a rematch from earlier in the tournament. The Thunder jumped into a 2-0 lead in the ¿rst inning, but the Red Hots came back with one in the second and then went to the bunting game in the third for three runs and a 4-2 lead. After that, the Red Hots’ defence went to work. Margaret Batchelar was solid at shortstop, Keen in centre¿eld and Jenna Bugden in right¿eld. The game went the full seven innings, with Keen making the catch in centre to end the game. “The kids played great,’’ noted coach Brian Bull. “We played 49 innings of ball and only played below our standards for three or four innings. The team played

well under pressure and in front of large crowds. The experience of playing alongside the international teams and national teams was for some a once-in-a-lifetime experience and for the rest of the team they know what to look forward to next year.’’ Some idea of the enormity of the overall event could easily be derived from the numbers: more than 450 volunteers, more than 400 ball games played, 1,300 participating athletes, an attendance of 100,000 over nine days and 5,000 hotel room stays. The Red Hots played their ¿rst game against the Abbotsford Outlaws ‘93s, a team that had beaten them earlier in the season. It was a scoreless game until the Red Hots got on the board with two runs in the fourth and one in the ¿fth. Abbotsford closed the gap, but Audette’s pitching performance included 10 strikeouts and allowed the Red Hots to win 3-2. An evening game under the lights brought a 9-2 win over the Thunder ‘93s. Leah Valliere pitched and the Red Hots bashed out 13 hits, including two doubles by Emily Selig for four RBIs. On the defensive side, Shantel Beute made great plays at second base. Duncan then faced the Invaders ‘92s in a battle of the undefeated. The Invaders scored ¿ve in the ¿rst, but the Red Hots never gave up. Jaime Michieli was a workhorse at second, working together with Katie Lawless to make plays. Madison MacGregor hit a triple in the fourth to put Duncan on the board with two runs. Jackie Bruinsma hit a key single in the sixth and the Red Hots closed the gap considerably, only to fall one run short in an 8-7 loss. Monday’s action pitted the Red Hots against the Rage

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The look says it all. Duncan Red Hots’ Jenna Keen can’t believe a runner is called safe, with the ball arriving in plenty of time. The call provided the team with extra motivation. ‘93s. Duncan scored two in the ¿rst and added another in the second, but the Rage bats came alive to win 8-3. The 2-2 record left the Red Hots fourth after the round robin and set up a rematch with the Rage ‘93s Tuesday. It was a much different game with Audette pitching. Rogers wound up four-for-four, Megan Sakuma and Keen were both three-for-four and MacGregor and Lawless hit triples in a 12-4 Duncan victory. The Thunder ‘94s were the Red Hots’ semi¿nal opponent. It was a tense game and Duncan turned to the bunting game for an advantage. Four runs in the third and fourth and another in the ¿fth demoralized the Thunder defence.

Victorious Duncan Red Hots, back row from left, include: Stan McKinlay (coach), Morgan Rogers, Margaret Batchelar, Jenna Keen, Jessica Audette, Shayna Beute, Megan Sakuma, Christina Torrez, Emily Selig and Brian Bull (coach). Front: Jackie Bruinsma, Jaime Michieli, Katie Lawless, Lauren Andrews (bat girl), Shantel Beute, Madison MacGregor and Jenna Bugden. submitted

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Braylon Lumb K2 Stone-Pacific Truss lacrosse players are glad to have Braylon Lumb on their team. Lumb, 14, of Cobble Hill gives the Bantam A Thunder a jolt of energy every time he’s on the floor. “I love being physical,’’ said Lumb. “It’s the funnest part of the game.’’ He also scores goals in droves. “I just have a big heart and love to play the game,’’ Lumb added. At the Calgary Hyack tournament, Lumb propelled his team to second place with 16 points in five games. ”He’s probably the top player on our team and dominates both sides of the floor,’’ said coach Lorne Winship. Lumb credits the coaching staff and his teammates for his success. “I kind of want to play for a long time and see how far I can get,’’ he said. The ultimate would be playing for Duke University. Don Bodger

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Team Craig members not only curl with the best of them, they know how to do fundraisers right. Camping, live music, games, a barbecue and more was on the agenda when Team Craig supporters assembled at the Cowichan Fish & Game grounds to give the players a ﬁnancial boost before the season.

It’s estimated the fundraiser brought in $3,000. There were many great prizes available in a silent auction plus a rafﬂe for prime Canucks’ tickets. There was plenty of good food to go around thanks to Darcy Wark, pictured. He’s the team’s chief cook and homeaway-from-home host in Chilliwack.

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eam Craig’s unique composition and corresponding success is sure to inspire imitators. Experienced Roz Craig, who’s in her 50s, teamed up with young guns Michelle Allen, 34, Sarah Wark, 25, and Megan Reid, 21, to raise some eyebrows during the last curling season with a bronze medal in the provincial ladies’ championships at Cloverdale. Craig was the brains of the operation, if you will, calling the game and allowing the young guns to concentrate on making their shots. They’ve rapidly put valley curling back on the map with a team that’s also a feel-good story for pushing the province’s elite like the Kelly Scott and Kelley Law rinks to the limit. But the surprise factor is now gone and Team Craig is hitting the road on a whirlwind schedule with the intent of being ready to take another serious run at the provincial ladies’ title next January. They’ve proposed a budget in excess of $16,000 to tour B.C. and even head into Alberta before the next provincial playdowns Jan. 23 to 29, 2012 at North Shore. They’ll be at cashspiels in Lake Cowichan Sept. 5, Cloverdale Sept. 15 to 18, Vernon Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, Kamloops Oct. 21 to 24, Red Deer, Alberta Nov. 4 to 7 and Juan de Fuca Nov. 11 to 13. The ¿rst playdown is at Juan de Fuca Nov. 25 to 28 and the second playdown Dec. 16 to 18 at Chilliwack before the provincial Scotties. Craig has been around forever and a member of two World Senior curling championship teams. Before that, she went to the provincial ladies’ championships with rinks skipped by Ellen Merriam and Pat Sanders countless times without ever tasting victory. Craig’s resurrection at the top ladies’ level came when she teamed up with Wark, Reid and Danielle Callens, a Cloverdale club curler who was a one-time ¿ll-in, at the last minute for the backdoor ‘spiel in New Westminster in December of 2009 before the 2010 provincials and almost made it, placing second after losing the ¿nal. Craig knew Allen wasn’t committed to a team at that point and she was brought into the fold to take the place of Callens. The foursome clicked from the beginning, with Craig’s veteran status complementing the youth.

“It’s great and they’re so talented,’’ said Craig. “I call the game. It’s not physically demanding.’’ It’s not surprising Team Craig slipped under the radar at ¿rst. “We didn’t go out on the tour,’’ said Craig. “The other teams hadn’t seen us and we did that on purpose. We used last year as a building year.’’ It wasn’t long before Team Craig was garnering all sorts of media attention. The approach of going on tour this year is obviously much different. “It’s experience, too,’’ said Craig. “You need to play in some of those big games. There’s no substitute for that.’’ The mere mention of what transpired with Team Craig last season still brings a big smile to Wark’s face. “If you told us at the beginning of the year we were going to come third in the province, we would have laughed at you,’’ she said. Wark is very good at her role of throwing skip rocks and likes how Craig has removed some of the pressure for her. The team played nine games in three days at the Langley quali¿er. “It was just ridiculous,’’ said Wark of the endurance test. “We ended up getting a spot. That’s where we clicked.’’ At the provincials, Team Craig moved into contention right from the start. “Roz is a genius,’’ said Wark. “She picked up on the ice before anybody else did.’’ Team Craig’s other secret weapon is actually Wark’s dad Darcy, who lives in Chilliwack. The team stays at his place while on the Lower Mainland for some home cooking and hospitality. Wark’s job situation after arriving in the valley didn’t pan out immediately but has actually worked out for the betterment of her curling since landing a position at Cycle Therapy. “It is the greatest place in the world to work,’’ said Wark. “They’re giving me all the time off for curling I need. They’re very sport-orientated so they understand.’’ Allen started curling in Victoria at the age of 10 and received foremost training in her early years from Gordon Hooey. “He was the grandfather of curling in Victoria,’’ she said. Allen played competitively through juvenile and junior and eventually hooked up with Pat Sanders when she made the jump to ladies. “You can’t say no to Pat Sanders, you can’t say no to

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High-proÄle valley rink with a unique mix of ages at the top ladies’ level, from left, includes: Roz Craig, Michelle Allen, Megan Reid and Sarah Wark. They enjoyed a camp-out at team fundraiser, but the season won’t be a picnic. Roz Craig,’’ reasoned Allen. for me,’’ Reid said. “I’m happy to be helping out Allen played third with Scott and made a couple as much as I can.’’ of trips to world championships. When her stint Reid’s many credentials include third with the with the team ended, she was wondering what to Dailene Sivertson rink at junior nationals in 2007 do next when the call came from Wark and Craig. and a B.C. Winter Games silver medal in 2006. “I was a free agent,’’ joked Allen. “It kind of The whole experience with Team Craig has made the decision for me. been exciting for Reid. “I hope we get back there “It’s a very dynamic team. We’re all very differ- again,’’ she said. “There’s so many good teams in ent but I think that works to our advantage.’’ B.C. you never know.’’ Allen throws third rocks but isn’t responsible Reid has looked up to Craig as long as she can for anything in the house. remember. “It’s the best thing we could have “We were very pleased at the time we did as done is bring Roz into this team,’’ she said. well as we did, but we were so close,’’ she said. Team Craig doesn’t really have an off-season “For a ¿rst year together for a casual competitive with ¿tness testing a few weeks ago and more team, I think it was pretty good.’’ in September. “There’s actually a lot of summer preparations people don’t even realize,’’ said Moving forward, “I think we’re excited,’’ said Reid. “Now is our training time. We don’t get any Allen. “We’re going to try not to put too much training time in the winter.’’ pressure on ourselves.’’ Preparations have taken on an added dimension Lead Reid has grown up around curling, startfor Reid this summer. She’s going to need more ing at the age of seven. She coordinated junior curlers at the age of 15 and is going to be running space for her name on the back of her curling jersey when she marries curler Jason Montgomthe Duncan Curling Club next season. ery Aug. 6. “The Duncan Curling Club has done so much

Golden Girls sweep both relays at provincial AA swim meet News Leader Pictorial

Pool rule: Outstanding performances by Duncan Stingrays at new facility in Kelowna

esults of the provincial AA long course swimming championships in Kelowna were satisfying for an all-girls’ Duncan Stingrays’ group of ¿ve. Dominique Austin, 16, Sydney Rhoades, 15, Rachelle Reed, 14, Rosie Lee, 13, and Cecilia Johnson, 12, managed to achieve many top 10 results. “The competition was strong as 300 B.C. and Yukon swimmers from 36 clubs gathered for the three-day series

of morning preliminaries and evening ¿nals,’’ noted Bruce Clarke, who coached the Stingrays at the meet. The championships were held in the H2O Centre, the newest pool in the province since the Cowichan Aquatic Centre was built. The Stingrays’ relay team in the open category of Austin, Rhoades, Reed and Lee was dubbed the Golden Girls by Clarke. The team competed hard to ¿nish ¿rst in both the 200-metre freestyle and medley relay events,

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narrowly defeating strong teams from Points North and Vancouver Paci¿c in the two races. Individually, the Stingrays were in most of the girls’ event ¿nals. Austin won gold in the 50 free in 29.95 seconds, claimed silver in the 100 free and ¿nished fourth in the 400 and 800 freestyles, ¿fth in the 200 free and 100 breast and eighth in the 100 Ày. Reed did the butterÀy on the winning medley relay team and matched it

with gold in the 200 Ày. She also won bronze for the 100 Ày and 400 I.M. to go along with fourth-place ¿nishes in the 50 free and 100 free and ¿fth in the 100 breast. Rhoades swam the anchor in the gold medley relay. Her hard training paid off in the longer events in the open category. Rhoades reached the ¿nals of the 200 I.M. and 200 free, placing seventh in both. Lee led off the golden medley relay

with the backstroke and went third in the golden free relay. She reached the top 10 in two of her six individual events with seventh in the 100 backstroke and ninth in the 200 back. Johnson, as the youngest member of the group, gained con¿dence from the ¿ne results of her older teammates. Johnson had top-10 ¿nishes in four of her six events, achieving personal best times and just missing medals with fourth-place swims in the 100 and 200 breaststrokes. “It was a great way for this group of Stingrays to ¿nish the year,’’ noted Clarke.

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$21,498

not exactly as shown

4 X 4

FWD, 3.5L 6 cyl, 6 spd auto, 62TE,

FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl, 4 spd auto, VLP

AWD, 3.5L, 6 cyl, 4 spd auto,

STK.#N10253

STK.#N10249

STK.#10254

$26,900

$20,900

$27,900

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2011 JEEP WRANGLER

6 spd, V6, CD sound system, fog lights, cruise control, trail rated

$18,995

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

3.6 L V6 Pentastar 32 mpg hwy 6 spd, auto, air, pwr windows, cruise, tilt

$37,980

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AtBOWMEL 1998 DODGE CARAVAN SE

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2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX

2009 DODGE JOURNEY SE

2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT

FWD 3.4L V-6 cyl 4 spd auto, red, 267,000 kms stk.#D10229A

FWD 2.4L 4 cyl, 4 spd auto, 48,026 km Stk#10251A

FWD 3.5L 6 cyl, auto, 18,548 kms Stk #D5748

FWD 1.8L, 4 cyl, 5 spd manual, 46,700 kms, stk# D5795

$3,995

$5,998

$14,266

$21,977

$10,988

2007 DODGE NITRO SE/SXT

2007 GRAND CARAVAN SE

2006 FORD E-250 COMMERCIAL

FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl auto, 58,079kms, stk# D5819

FWD 3.3L 6 cyl, auto, 75,212 km Stk#D5801

RWD, 5.4L, 8 cyl, 4 spd auto, stk# D5758

$14,975

$13,495

$12,966

FWD 2.4L 4 cyl auto, green 196,497 km. stk#11148A

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 LARAMIE

E IES

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 SLT/TRX

IES

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 SLT SLT

2007 JEEP COMPASS SPT

D L SO 4WD, 2.4L, 4 cyl, auto, 138,707km STK#D5810

$10,988

2010 GRAND CARAVAN SE

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 ST

2003 CHEV SILVERADO 1500

FWD 3.3L 6 cyl, auto, 47,509 kms stk#D5803

4WD 5.7L 8 cyl, auto,69,800 kms Stk #D5753

4WD 4.8L V-8 cyl, 4 spd auto, 139,964 kms. STK#11047B

$19,588

$19,977

2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE

2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT

4 WD, 3.0L, 6 cyl, 4 spd.auto, 48,645 km, stk# D5728

FWD 2.0L, 4 cyl, 4 spd auto, 34,800 kms, stk# D5804

$15,977

$14,988

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 ST

4 WD, 6.7L, 6 cyl, auto, 41,216 km, stk# 5800

4 WD, 6.7L, 6 cyl, auto, 72,000 km, stk# D5783

4 WD, 6.7L, 6 cyl, auto, 64,936 km, stk# D5808

RWD 5.3L 8 cyl 4 spd auto, 109,660kms Stk#11110A

$41,888

$33,977

$38,995

$11,995

2006 DODGE RAM 1500 ST

2000 GMC JIMMY SLS ZE5

D L SO

2010 GRAND CARAVAN SE

4WD 4.3L, 6 cyl automatic 160,044 kms, STK# 5654A

FWD 3.3L 6 cyl, auto, 48,300 km Stk#D5805

$5,988

$19,588

2008 DODGE RAM 1500 ST/SXT

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 ST/SXT

4WD 4.7L 8 cyl, auto, 69,367 kms Stk #D5777

4WD 4.7L 8 cyl, auto,41,700 kms Stk #5762B

4WD 5.7L 8 cyl,multispeed auto, 32,500 kms.Stk #5788

4WD, 6.7L 6 cyl, auto, 59,464 kms Stk #D5787A

$10,977

$19,977

$10,988

$23,977

$34,988

2008 FORD F-150 FX4

2007 FORD F-150 XLT

2008 FORD F-150 FX4

4WD, 5.4L 8 cyl 4 spd auto, 32,147 kms. Stk#D5792

4WD 5.4L 8 cyl, 5 spd manual 68,405 kms, Stk# D5763

$24,977

$20,777

White, 4.2L6 cyl, 5 spd manual 14,788 kms STK#11055A

IES

2010 DODGE CALIBER SXT

$13,877

2008 FORD RANGER SPORT

D L SO

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 ST

2006 CHEV IMPALA LS

4WD 4.0L 6 cyl auto, 81,360 kms stk# D5756

4WD 5.7L 8 cyl, auto, 52,367 kms Stk #D5747

FWD 3.5L V6 cyl, 4 spd auto, 114,171 kms. stk#10016A

$14,477

$19,977

$8,577

2003 NISSAN SENTRA GXE

2006 MAZDA3 GT

2010 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

2010 DODGE AVENGER

2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING LTD

2005 CHRYLSER 300

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

2004 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

2009 PONTIAC GC SE

2008 DODGE AVENGER RT

FWD1.8L 4 cyl, 4 spd auto, 80,642km STK# D5769A

FWD, 2.3L , 4 cyl, 5 spd auto, 74,500 kms STK#5802

FWD 2.4L 4 cyl 5 spd auto, 23,600 kms STK# 11144B

FWD 2.4L, 4 cyl, 4 spd auto, 32,000 kms, stk# D5759

FWD 3.5L, 6 cyl, multi spd auto, 33,580 kms, stk#D5806

RWD 3.5L, 6 cyl, 4spd auto 52,340 kms stk # D5745

FWD 2.0L 4 cyl, 5 spd manual 62,436 kms STK# 5799A

FWD 2.4L 4 cyl auto, 37,500 km STK#11095A

FWD 2.4L 4 cyl auto, 37,500 km STK#5751

FWD, 3.5L, 6 cyl, auto, 18,398 kms Stk# D5817

$6,588

$13,895

$25,977

$14,988

$13,477

$12,977

$9,988

$5,977

$12,977

$17,595

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