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Friday, April 20, 2012Friday, April 20, 2012

Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

The world-renowned Tzinquaw Opera could be staged again nearly 50 years after the mythical Quw’utsun’ musical tale last thrilled audiences of all cultures.

Resurrection of the valley’s famed tale — of how the Thunderbird, or Tzinquaw, carried away a greedy Cowichan Bay killer whale eating starving Quw’utsun’ people’s salmon — began during Tuesday’s launch of the eighth-annual Aboriginal Film Festival.

Native elders — some of whom appeared in the opera a generation ago — were honoured as the valley’s popular, all-ages’ Tzinquaw Dancers performed to the delight of festival stars, lm-makers, and organizers.

“It shows what we’ve been taught through the Tzinquaw legend, and we’re only showing a fraction of what was brought down to us,” said Tzinquaw drummer Ray (Rick) Peter Jr.

Some of those sacred teachings were depicted during the screening of director Caroline Trudel’s lm The Thunder-bird and the Killer Whale.

“Watching these young ones dance here added 10 years to my life,” said Cree TV star Ray Thunderchild.

The moving show twinned a display of newspaper clip-pings, costumes, photos and other Tzinquaw Opera artifacts on loan for the lm-fest’s opening in the Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre.

The magic of Aboriginal culture proved a catalyst for reuniting opera artifacts from Salt Spring Island’s Akerman family with local elders wishing to share their stage art with the world.

But rst, protocols and talks about the opera must happen between Quw’utsun’ elders, the Tzinquaw troupe and the Akermans. Their goal is to provide, and rehearse, the musi-cal dramatization scored for two pianos in the late 1940s by Pat Akerman’s late grandfather, Frank Morrison.

For a variety of family reasons, the legendary production

From the mists of our mythical and cultural From the mists of our mythical and cultural past: past: Talks underway to launch legendary Talks underway to launch legendary Cowichan Native opera for the fi rst time in Cowichan Native opera for the fi rst time in nearly 50 yearsnearly 50 years

has not been staged since 1967.“We want to make sure it goes to the right people and

through the right channels,” said Akerman.His late father, Bob, displayed Morrison’s Tzinquaw

Opera memorabilia for years in a special museum at his Salt Spring home.

“We have everything grandpa Morrison collected,” he told the News Leader Pictorial.

“It’s amazing what grandpa Morrison did.”Honourary Cowichan chief Morrison (Tzahqullah), a Dun-

can music teacher, worked with student Abel Joe, Quami-chan elders and actors to create the score by ear.

Director Cecil West’s show debuted with an all-Cowichan cast in Duncan in November 1950. Then it packed many more venues, including Victoria’s Royal Theatre.

Morrison wrote he hoped Tzinquaw “was able to catch and record the tone, mood, and atmosphere that motivates our Aboriginal, Native people to to express their deepest emo-tions in song, and through dramatic portrayal of their ancient traditional ceremonies.”

The Tzinquaw Opera sure charmed a visiting New York Times critic.

“This original and unique production is the signal for the rebirth of North American folklore,” the critic said. “Certain it is that the North American stage has seen nothing to com-pare with the scope of this all-Indian (sic)pageant.”

Cowichan Tribes members Harold and Norbert Joe, and Wayne Seward agreed after Tuesday’s Tzinquaw Dancers show in the QCC.

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Course set Course set for illegal for illegal SD budgetSD budget

Krista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

Cowichan school trustees have instructed their nance committee

to prepare a de cit budget.

It’s been an expected move since last November’s election, after a majority of ve trustees supporting a no-cuts mandate were elected to School District 79’s board.

And after months of collecting community feedback through surveys, meetings and delega-tions, the board voted Wednes-day 5-2 in favour of building a de cit budget.

A de cit budget is considered to be an illegal move that could eventually see the board red, and a single trustee appointed

by the education ministry in its place.

However, board Chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite — who proposed the motion — argued the coming scal plan is not actually a de cit budget.

Her motion calls for a balanced budget “by seeking additional revenue from the government” as well as the creation of a multi-year nancial plan, in partnership with the Ministry of

Education, to rebuild programs and services during trustees’ three-year term.

“I don’t know exactly what’s going to happen,” she admitted. “But I do know one thing I’m very sure of ... I know what will happen if we don’t do this. I’ve seen it. We have empirical evi-dence of what happens when we simply continue to comply, and we don’t speak up. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.”

The board has long struggled with funding shortfalls, and in recent years has eliminated several programs and services, as well as cut staff, to make ends meet.

But four of Cowichan’s nine trustees say that doesn’t excuse illegal behaviour from the board.

“We feel it’s scally irrespon-sible for us to do this,” said Trustee Cathy Schmidt, also speaking on behalf of trustees Candace Spilsbury and Ryan Bruce, who were not at the April 18 meeting.

“We believe it’s unlawful deci-sion making.

“Even if it was split into three different years to build this, it’s unreasonable to think that we could ever possibly nancially do it. We’ve been directed (by the ministry) that the dollars are the dollars.”

Others support a new ap-proach.

“I believe restoring these services is the only way to go,” said Trustee Deb Foster. “It is the path least travelled but it’s something different, and we de nitely need a different ap-proach because over the last few years we have cut $8.2-million to our children.”

“I don’t want anybody here to be afraid,” added Haythorn-thwaite. “I’m already afraid enough for all of us, and frankly, I hope the ministry is half as scared as I am. But I’m looking forward to this, and I’d far rather be building and rebuilding than what I’ve done for the last six years.”

Krista SiefkenSchool District 79 Chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite proposes what she’s calling a restoration budget during Wednes-day’s school board meeting.

North Cowichan reversal North Cowichan reversal means $275 hit for tax means $275 hit for tax shift coming all at onceshift coming all at oncePeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

North Cowichan homeowners face a $275 tax hike this year after council’s late split

decision to reverse course on the 2012 budget.

Wednesday’s 4-3 vote, after hot debate, saw councillors toss an earlier recommen-dation for owners of average homes to pay $137.50 this year, and the same in 2013.

Instead it approved the $275 tax hike, which is expected to get nal reading in about two weeks.

The decision bothered Councillor Al Siebring, who voted for two $137.50 uplifts.

“A 4-3 vote isn’t a terribly wise way to do budgets,” he said Thursday, still groggy from the long meeting.

Council, he explained, wrote a recommendation for the two-year, $137.50 model after committee-of-the-whole debate.

But council also got a staff report concerning bene ts of the $275 model, he said. Councillor Kate Marsh moved that option, and it was seconded by Council-lor Ruth Hartmann.

“After Marsh made the mo-tion, the discussion was framed around the $275,” said Siebring.

“I thought we needed broader discussions about budget op-tions.”

But the $275 option was clearly right to Marsh.

“The main reason is to protect our community from what could

happen if the (Crofton pulp) mill can’t pay its taxes,” she said of the struggling mill paying some $5.6 million into North Cow-ichan’s coffers annually.

“It’s like insurance to keep us a oat. If we took this over two years ($137.50), we’re not fully covered.”

The mill’s parent rm, Cata-lyst, sees creditors and investors vote on a complex restructuring

on May 2.“Even if restructur-

ing goes ahead, it’s prudent to do this ($275) now because we’re still relying on a company in receiv-ership,” Marsh said.

Besides, homeown-ers paying the whole $275 now “puts us in a position to handle

the risk (of mill tax loss).”“Our industrial rates are now

competitive with other cities — we’ve had a (low-tax) holiday until now because of the mill.”

The narrow vote saw Mayor Jon Lefebure and Councillor Barb Lines also back the $275 boost.

Councillors Jennifer Woike and John Koury sided with Siebring.

“It’s about as nal as it can be,” Siebring said of the 2012 budget containing a tax shift to homeowners from heavy indus-trial levies — such as Crofton’s foundering pulp mill.

“If the mill shuts down, people will understand there’ll have to be some major tax increases and perhaps some service cuts be-cause we’d lose a large amount of our tax stream.

“But until then, I thought ‘Let people keep the money in their own jeans.’”

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De cit versus restoration budgetDe cit versus restoration budgetSemantics made an appearance at Wednesday’s board meeting, with

trustees debating the use of “restoration budget.”“So we have chosen the phrase restoration budget, instead of defi cit

budget?” asked Trustee Amrik Prihar, who favours a balanced budget.“Nice choice of words.”“The reason we’re not calling it a defi cit budget — that I am not

calling it a defi cit budget — is that’s not what I think it is,” Chairwoman Eden Haythornthwaite responded.

“It is our intention to submit a balanced budget based on receiving additional revenue from the government, to restore some of our programs and services. We are not going to fi le a defi cit budget. We will talk to the Ministry (of Education) and we’re hoping they will partner with us.”

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May urges students to protest pipelineMay urges students to protest pipeline


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North America’s rst elected feder-al Green also told some 150 students — including some Shawnigan Lake School pupils — and citizens how Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s majority Conservative government is a threat to the country.

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Peter W. RuslandFederal Green Party leader Elizabeth May talks to Dwight International School student Dalton Arnason (left) during Tuesday’s visit to the school.

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Smart meter unrest has yet to go away, protest planned for Cowichan SaturdaySmart meter unrest has yet to go away, protest planned for Cowichan SaturdayKrista SiefkenNews Leader Pictorial

More than half of the valley’s smart meters have already been installed but Cowichanians unhappy with the controversial wireless devices aren’t giving up.

They’re hosting a protest at the local BC Hydro building on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., to coincide with Global EMR (Electromagnetic Radiation) Action Day.

Event organizer Lorene Benoit could not be reached for comment by the News Leader Picto-rial’s press deadline Thursday, but a poster indi-cates the rally will happen at Hydro’s building on the Trans-Canada Highway at Norcross Road,

across from OK Tire.BC Hydro, meanwhile, con rmed Thursday

that more than 17,500 of Cowichan’s 31,480 smart meters have already been installed, with the rest expected to be in place by the end of June.

Spokesman Ted Olynyk didn’t have gures on how many Cowichanians have delayed having their new meters installed, but noted Hydro staff are working to alleviate concerns with those

folks.“Progress has been good on that,” said Olynyk,

adding it helps to have the all-clear from B.C.’s provincial health of cer, and privacy commis-sioner, when speaking to worries about health and privacy.

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Survey indicates Cowichan residents have Survey indicates Cowichan residents have no idea how much water they wasteno idea how much water they waste

Celina AlbanyNews Leader Pictorial

A staggering 28 per cent of residents in Duncan and North Cowichan don’t know the source of their water.

Fewer know how much money they spend on water per year.

The Cowichan Watershed Board wants to change that.

“It all boils down to awareness and cost,” said David Slade, Cowichan Watershed Board member and past-president of The British Columbia Groundwater Association, in the wake of the release of its 2011 Water Knowledge and Conservation Survey.

“Something that might strike a chord with people here is the Cow-ichan watershed. When it reaches a critical low every summer sh can’t swim upstream and volunteers have to physically scoop up the stranded sh and carry them upstream,” Slade

said.“By wasting water, we’re robbing

sh of swimming water.”Last summer the CWB covered

about two per cent of the lower river and took away three pickup truck loads of garbage, according to Rodger Hunter, co-ordinator of the CWB.

“If locals knew this costly process, they wouldn’t be littering where they swim all summer.”

Slade compared our local use of water along with the national aver-age to a county that is distinguished for its excellence in water treatment: Germany.

Its environmental and cost ef cient strategies have put the country at the forefront for water conservation, according to Slade.

“It’s called an inverse relation-ship. The average Canadian uses 328 litres of water per day while the average German uses just over 100 litres per day. The cost of water in Germany per cubic metre (1,000 litres) is $2.50 CAD, while the cost of water in Canada per cubic metre (1,000 litres) is about 25 cents.”

Germans pay 10 times more than Canadians do for water. Our consumption rate is so high because there is little monetary value on it.

Slade and Hunter agreed raising the cost of water is not what they would like to see happen, but the di-rect relationship between consumer and cost of water is hard to avoid.

“If the cost of water is higher, we will waste less. We take water for granted because it is cheap here,” said Slade. “We need an infrastruc-ture like Germany. Water is too undervalued here, unfortunately, to make people see the value of water. Aggressive leadership should be tried before simply upping the price of water.”

Another consumer aw many of us are guilty of is purchasing bottled water, according to Hunter.

“About 10 per cent of the bottles used for bottled water are recycled; the rest goes straight to the land ll. Also, the quality of water in bottled water is surprisingly lower than what

you can get here in the valley from your own tap,” said Slade.

Last summer the CWB hosted a drinking water taste test. Three choices: Duncan water, which was the number one choice; North Cow-ichan, the number two choice; and the least-liked water was Fiji bottled water.

“A lot of people think bottled water is better quality, but it’s not. At least not here. In Cowichan, the water from your own tap is better than the water you’re getting out of a bottle,” said Hunter.

Awareness, respect, education and encouragement all decide the course of the Cowichan watershed, agreed Hunter and Slade.

“I’d like to challenge the com-munities to reach a common water conservation target,” said Hunter.

Peter W. RuslandFew Cowichan residents know how much water they waste or the cost, according to the Cowichan Watershed Board.

Down the drain:Down the drain: Watershed Watershed board says local ignorance board says local ignorance needs quenchingneeds quenching


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Patrick HrushowyNews Leader Pictorial

This is how a political analyst uses arithmetic, politics and probabilities.

First the arithmetic. Putting up 42 per cent against a combination of 23 per cent plus 23 per cent would

normally mean the 42 per cent would lose.Twenty-three plus 23 equals 46. Pure and

simple arithmetic states 46 beats 42 every time.

In politics, however, that 42 per cent could win out because of our rst-past-the-post voting

system. The 42 per cent I’m referring to is the support a recent poll gave the NDP. The same poll had the BC Liberals and B.C. Conservatives head-to-head at about 23

per cent, or something close to that.

If voter intentions stayed where this polls says they are, the NDP would likely win the next election.

Now for the probabilities. The actual voting date of May 13, 2013 is

more than a year away and in politics that can be an eternity. All manner of events could in-tervene and see defeat snatched from the jaws victory for the NDP.

Either the B.C. Liberals or the B.C. Conser-vatives could get pummelled into extinction on the whim of voters. There could even be a coalition government formed by the B.C. Liberals and Conservatives.

The point here is that this political story is far from over and nobody should be betting the mortgage on the outcome just yet.

Let’s look at resources because one way or another all three parties will have to eld a full team of candidates and get their messages out to motivate their supporters to deliver votes on election day.

People hate to hear it but money does count in elections. During 2011 the B.C. Liber-

als took in just under $8 million in donations. The NDP came in second with just under $3 million and the B.C. Conservatives trailed the eld with just over $100,000, according reports led with Elec-tions B.C.

In all probability the B.C. Liberals will meet or exceed their 2011 donation total in the lead up to the 2013 election. Similarly, the NDP will likely meet or exceed their 2011 tally. The B.C. Conservatives? That’s an open ques-tion but I doubt they have the capacity to raise much more than $1 million over the next year.

Now about organization. The B.C. Liber-als have party eld staff located all over the province and have constituency associations in all 85 ridings. The NDP has well-estab-lished organizational support from the labour movement and functioning ridings all over the province.

Will the B.C. Conservatives have function-ing riding associations to support candidates in all 85 ridings?

Finally, the leaders. Take what the polls say now with a grain of salt. Come election time all three will be under intense public scrutiny. The dour seventy-something leading the B.C. Conservatives may not sell so well under the pressure of an election campaign.

All of the above suggests that support for the B.C. Conservatives will probably fade. They will remain a factor, however, and could still deliver a victory to the NDP.

The combination of arithmetic, politics and probabilities suggests that those interested in maintaining a free enterprise government in B.C. had better start talking with one another — and soon.Patrick Hrushowy is the president of the Cowichan Valley constiuency association of the B.C. Liberal Party. Email him at [email protected]

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Numbers show Liberals need Conservative supportNumbers show Liberals need Conservative support

Visitor centre Visitor centre money could be money could be better spentbetter spentOld thinking:Old thinking: Tourism promotion not about buildings Tourism promotion not about buildings

This page and the one beside it are designed for a simple purpose: to let this community share views in the hopes of shaping direction on the issues of the day.

So it should not come as a surprise when people have a change of heart about something after giving it a

thorough hearing.Just like we have had on Cowichan’s new regional visitor centre.We’ve generally been supportive of the project: we think the

community needs dedicated tourism promotion; we like the idea of regions within Cowichan co-ordinating and shar-ing those services; we think the existing Duncan centre is in a horrible location; and we like the idea of the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre as a good alternative location.

But readers have made some very important points: the internet has made much of the traditional role of the visitor centre redundant, and what is

left certainly doesn’t seem to justify a multi-million-dollar public investment.

Travelling often used to be about nding a central place to ask questions, but think about how people travel now: they research hotel and accommodation options over the internet prior to departure; after arrival they ll in the gaps using their iPads and smartphones.

Yes, face-to-face contact with someone with a broad range of knowledge is helpful. But instead of building an expansive of ce for that person in the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre parking lot, why don’t we simply strike a deal with the BCFDC to let that person work from the museum’s reception area?

Let’s roll back the construction costs and, instead, invest that cash into tourism promotion and service.

Let’s put our efforts into where the industry is going, not where it used to be. And let’s save some money in the process.

The case forThe case forIn a region looking for signs of eco-

nomic spark, the idea that $810 million is going to be invested into our com-munity can’t be celebrated enough.

We all know this is a great place to live. But it will be increasingly more diffi cult to live here if it’s not a great place to work.

Jobs are the spark that makes every-thing go. Jobs are paramount.

Bamberton means jobs.

Seeing both sides of: Bamberton approvalThe case againstThe case againstDespite the fact the developer has

been exemplary, despite the fact the development has been generally welcomed, there is one fact about Bamberton that cannot be ignored.

Bamberton means change.Bamberton is the fi rst step in turn-

ing the south Cowichan region into a suburb of Victoria.

It will happen slowly, but it will hap-pen. Mill Bay will never be the same.A rezoning has created 40,000 square metres of busi-

ness park space in Bamberton.

We say:We say:There are better ways to accomplish our intent

“Those interested in a free enter-prise government in B.C. had better start talking.”HrushowyHrushowy


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“Local high-quality stuff like bakeries. I’d like to see as much local food as possible.”

Ryan Clark, Skutz Falls

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“They should add another cupcake shop. It would also be cool to have an amusement park all year because they only have one once a year (Cowichan Exhibition).”

Saige Hartwig, Chemainus

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Doupe collapse reminder that the Doupe collapse reminder that the buyer needs to be awarebuyer needs to be awareDear editor

Regarding the Doupe Road subdivision road collapse — strata owners are vulnerable to poorly built roads. Even though they are approved by the Ministry of Transportation, ap-proval is nothing more than something to keep the developer happy. Buyer beware!Deryk Norton, Mill Baycomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

North Cowichan should re-evaluate North Cowichan should re-evaluate EDC, other ill-considered expensesEDC, other ill-considered expensesDear editor

The North Cowichan council decision to increase residential taxes by varying percent-ages to a max of 8.43 per cent in Crofton, plus the $275 increase to cover part of the Catalyst reduction, has me wondering what these elected of cials are thinking. North Cowichan councils have been on a spending holiday for so long they have lost sight of reality. Case in point is the Economic Development Commis-sion, which has a budget of $900,000 for 2012. There appears to be no accountability for this lavish budget, which has increased by 400 per cent since 2001. It’s time to get rid of this em-pire and turn the business development of the area to the chamber of commerce. North Cow-ichan councillors need to start being account-able for the property tax revenue spending and get their heads out of the sand. No more curling rinks. Re-evaluate the libraries, ball diamonds and over-priced commissions.Daryl FergusonCrofton

Penny kill nothing but a penny grabPenny kill nothing but a penny grabDear editor

Governments at all levels provide services that are not really cost-effective. However, due to their essential nature, these are deemed to be necessary to the smooth functioning of that society. The penny is one of them.

The monetary system we have is based upon 100, and as such it is essential that units of one are maintained. Indeed, gas is priced in tenths of a cent and foreign exchange is taken to four decimal places etc. With the plethora of credit and debit cards it is possible to pay for all pur-chases based upon the decimal system, i.e. in increments of one cent. However, the premise of the federal government is although pricing

will still be in units of one cent, we would then gross the total up or down to ve or zero. Sounds like a good idea, but a few moments’ thought bring up the notion that the extra costs to the consumer are not being considered. With taxes the consumer will end up paying more for their purchases. An item that costs $3 including tax, will become $3.36, then rounded up to $3.40 etc. Rounding up will give the gov-ernment a chance for another tax grab. How will the signatories of the anti-HST petition feel about their tax being increased? How long will it be before all prices are rounded up to ve or zero? At what overall cost to the consumer?

The federal government can save costs by only minting the one cent coin every two years. It could mint a two-cent coin thus reducing the demand for the penny. To change a monetary system that has been in existence for thousands of years seems rather ludicrous.Ian KimmDuncan

Irresponsible CVRD spending Irresponsible CVRD spending continues to continuecontinues to continueDear editor

The CVRD board has once again con rmed they intend to keep the Cowichan Valley a high spending-high taxation jurisdiction with budget approval to spend more than $70 million this year. Unlike the B.C. and Canadian govern-ments that are controlling spending, these ge-niuses have approved a whopping 7.6 per cent increase in spending with taxes up between four and eight percent.

They have been doing this every year for the past 10 years, basically rubber stamping all the spending proposals presented by their own staff and special interest groups. These special inter-est groups nd it easy and far more productive

to harvest taxpayer’s money from this compli-ant board than doing their own fundraising in the community. The board runs an amateur mockery of a budget review process in public and then agrees to accept every project they and its staff can think of.

To add insult to the tax pain in icted again this year, they agreed to waste a further $300,000 to do a “sustainability” plan for the Cowichan Valley. Too bad the board doesn’t seem to have a clue what that term means as it relates to irresponsible, ever-increasing spend-ing by local governments.

There is good reason for the B.C. government appointing a new municipal auditor to protect local taxpayers, and the CVRD should be the rst to be audited.

W.E. (Bill) DumontCobble Hill

Jelly belly column feeds anJelly belly column feeds anunacceptable stereotypeunacceptable stereotypeDear editor

I was very disheartened to read Ashley Degraaf’s April 13 “Mommy tummy” column. This type of outlook on women’s post-natal bodies and the time following this period is not only unrealistic for many women, but also encourages women, men, children and teens to accept a very stereotypical view of women’s bodies. Getting rid of a “rather large and fright-ening...jelly belly” is simply not an acceptable “rite of passage for new moms” to promote.

For anyone interested in a slightly more real-istic view of women’s bellies, please do view a recent documentary lm called Birth Markings by Margaret Lazarus.Suzan Kostiuck, Duncancomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

It may be hard to It may be hard to prove, but we really prove, but we really need that EDC voiceneed that EDC voiceIn my opinion:In my opinion: Initiative sets opinions Initiative sets opinions

Is Economic Development Cowichan worth keeping? Absolutely.

The problem most Economic Develop-ment Commissions face is their ability to answer questions that would limit an

assessment of their value to numbers. It is rare to impossible to do that without spending more money analyzing the operation than the operation spends operating.

Al Siebring made what was perhaps the most insightful comment in your EDC article: “....what do we have now that we wouldn’t have without the EDC?”

The answer is, you’ll never know for sure.The reason for that is simple: opinion. Opinions

are highly subjective and therefore inherently not measurable. But it is the opinions that people form about, in this case, the Cowichan region that are so critical.

People’s opinions are what cause them to want to move here or set up a business here.

It is the opinions tourists form about a place that make them want to visit. It is the opinions people form about the quality of the agriculture and produce of a region that makes them want to buy the produce. It is the opinions forming in the minds of people as they read our messaging that help them realize how very proud we are of our community.

It is impossible to accurately quantify these opinions in a mere dollar-and-cents perspective. They take a commitment to a long-term vision and need consistency in messaging. That consis-tency is delivered by the EDC.

Sharon Jackson asked “why aren’t they going after high-tech, things not resource-based?”

Well, the EDC has done exactly that, and no doubt continues. But keep in mind, the high-tech community tends to cluster. Workers in the tech industry tend to be younger and single and more mobile. They tend to be looking for a different kind of lifestyle than the valley currently offers and so it is a bit of an uphill battle to attract them.

Community messaging — be it tourism or any other — will never, ever succeed if left to various chambers of commerce or city councils to do in-dependently. It needs to be centrally co-ordinated and planned,

It is not a statement made out malice or disre-spect. It’s just that it is not what they are supposed to do and never has been something they do well enough to count.

Only when various chambers and councils get together to fund a regional body like the EDC, will there be an effective voice to promote and stand up for Cowichan.

It is a big ugly world out there and we have to compete with other communities.

The EDC is the entity that acts as our voice to the world, a voice that we need more every day.

The EDC stands for us because the EDC is us. The EDC is how we believe in ourselves and tell the world. If we can’t believe in ourselves then what do we believe in?

If you don’t stand for something, by default you stand for nothing. And that dear readers, is not acceptable.Kurt Pyrch is a former Cowichan economic development commissioner.

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Chemainus urged to check out the proposal for its new library at Waterwheel ParkChemainus urged to check out the proposal for its new library at Waterwheel ParkPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

An outdoor exhibit of the new pro-posed Chemainus library Saturday will lend Chemainiacs and other taxpayers a chance to comment about the book facility planned for

Waterwheel Park.The public is invited to attend an open house

and workshop intended to present a greater understanding of how a new library ts into a revitalized Chemainus town centre, North Cowichan staff said. Physical exhibits will help visitors envision how a new library and public plaza would look.

Saturday’s session between 10 a.m. and noon allows folks to tour and learn about the parking-lot space and the old re-hall aimed for down-town redevelopment.

Guides will answer questions between chances to provide feedback.

The Vancouver lsland Regional Library system is building the new reading-and-lending centre.

Chemainus’ new library and visitor centre will open at Waterwheel Park, while a skate park wheels into space near St. Joseph’s school, the News Leader Pictorial reported in November after public debate aplenty.

The new library is part of Mural Town’s revital-

ization plan.Some folks wanted the new book facility to go

on the former re-hall site to save stalls in Water-wheel’s parking lot.

The library twins other core upgrades in the revitalization plan, including renovation of the Island Timberlands’ benchlands along Chemainus Road, remaking the old re hall into commercial and housing use, some new roundabouts, Kin Park upgrades and more.

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There was the friendly scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz; helpful Worzel Gummidge of children’s literature; and even a

reincarnated scarecrow on a murder spree in the horrible 2002 B-movie.

However, deep down we all know that scarecrows are nothing more than devices to discourage birds from disturbing crops in gardens or elds.And you can get yourself a map

and follow a path of them during the upcoming Shawnigan Scarecrow Trail.

In the event, Shawnigan busi-nesses, groups, clubs, politicians and residents are invited to pick up a scarecrow frame made by Dwight International School students, dress it creatively and place and secure it. They’ll be judged next month with the winner receiving gathered dona-tions to give to a charity of his or her choice.

“We’re hoping for about 30 scarecrows,” says Patty Old eld of Shawnigan’s Village Chippery, who with Dave Shortill of Family Integ-rity Corporation is co-ordinating the event. “And people can make their own frames if they wish.”

Of course, the event isn’t just about scarecrows.

It’s one of 11 Cowichan Val-ley projects co-ordinated by CIS program Bringing Stories to the

Street designed to create two-way communication between businesses and immigrant newcomers. The program is funded by the provincial and federal governments.

“People are invited to pick their scarecrow frame up on Earth Day, April 22, from Dewar McCarthy and Company between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.,” Dewar McCarthy said. “We’re kitty corner to the Shawni-gan RCMP.”

“It’s a whimsical idea, so use imagination on how you clothe the scarecrow,” advises Old eld. “Think of the changing weather, too.”

The Launch Party May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dewar’s business will see a South African theme with food, music and a South African inspired market.

On May 22 maps and ballots will be provided during a Family Festival day — noon to 4 p.m. in Shawni-gan that coincides with the Subaru Triathlon.

“There’ll be entertainment, ven-dors, exhibits and lots of scarecrows throughout the village,” Shortill says. “Streets will be closed, and there’ll be music and road painting.”

The winning scarecrow will be determined at an awards ceremony that day.

courtesy Patty Old eldJohn Old eld puts nishing touches to his scarecrow that will be part of Shawnigan’s Scarecrow Trail.

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It’s springtime in the Cowichan Valley, which inevitably means the automotive students at Cowichan Second-

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Aaron Fisher, Brandon Kirton, and Chase Manhas took rst, second and third place respectively in the competition’s auto-mechanic category.

And the school’s electronic students are fast joining in on the tradition.

Students Colton Mann,

Dax Parlee and Piqi (Carl) Xi took the top three spots in their category at the regionals, which were held at Vancouver Island Univer-sity’s Nanaimo campus on March 30.

The electrical students plus the rst-place automo-tive winner moved on to the provincials in Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Fisher’s competition covers everything from suspension and steering, to brakes and electrical know-how.

He’s grown up learning about mechanics, and has worked at High Point Auto Care for more than three years. Fisher plans to make

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“We put together a fairly complicated circuit,” Parlee said of the electrical Skills competition.

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Automotive instructor Ryan Gough said the community plays a huge role in the suc-cess of his auto-mechanic students.

Krista SiefkenCowichan Secondary School students Dax Parlee, Carl Xi and Aaron Fisher will moved on to the Skills Canada pro-vincial round after high marks in the regionals.

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Harold Joe Sr. told the News Lead-er Pictorial he and others will pursue ways to work with the Akermans to remount the famed opera.

Seward — whose grandparents Arthur and Susan Joe were involved in the opera — said he has a tape of the opera’s tunes by Morrison.

“(Opera singer) Margaret Rose Charlie had a beautiful voice,” he said after Charlie and other original cast members were honoured Tuesday.

An emotional Harold Joe Sr. told the rapt crowd he wanted to be in the opera “but the residential school got in the way.”

He also explained how various Quw’utsun’ families donated songs to the opera populated by Skeecul-lus (The Sad One) and Stommish (Daring One), to the Schnayum (medicine man), Hut-hut-took (Craftsman), Cowitzun Speekum (Cowichan Lily), plus dancers and others.

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“When I see my grandchildren dancing, it reminds me of what I used to do in 1955,” he said of the opera.

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Two Nanaimo drivers are lucky to be alive after an April 11 morning crash at the Island Highway-Mount Sicker Road intersection, police say.

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Speed doesn’t appear to have factored into the 7 a.m. wreck, noted Day.

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Titanic could have foundered in Duncan elementary’s old gym on Saturday night.

But on the 100th an-niversary of the day she hit an iceberg and sank, she was truly unsinkable.

Cowichan Secondary’s drama department can mark a triumph for its interactive dinner theatre presentation of Titanic.

In the wake of unforeseen technical dif culties during the early part of the evening, sustained heroic efforts by committed student actors, teacher Mike Moroz and Victoria’s delightful Esterhazy Salon orchestra kept the ship a oat right to the end.

From the initial “All aboard!” to the demise of the huge ocean liner, 225 paying passengers mingled with stu-dents playing “real” passengers and crew. Many of the passengers — who were divided by ticket price, seating and what they ate into rst, second and steerage classes — embraced the occasion by dressing in early 20th-century costumes and maintain-ing their passenger-on-the-Titanic demeanour.

The student actors playing the roles showed they’d studied the back-grounds of their characters by talking uently about themselves.

As passengers led in and were escorted to their tables, Capt. E. J. Smith, 1st Of cer Murdoch and 2nd Of cer Lightoller, played by Roddy Harris, Brock Hargreaves, and Kyrle Ferguson respectively, were on hand to greet them. Ship designer Thomas Andrews played by Finn Cougan was ever ready to explain the ship’s engineering.

Actors including Rachel Farrell as the honeymooning Helen Bishop, Keygan Hankins (J. Bruce Ismay), Robyn Fortunat (Ida Strauss) and Bai-ley Helliwell (Molly Brown) stayed in character all the way through the more than four-hour event.

In a lovely ambiance of twirl-ing skirts, hovering servers, naval uniforms, light turn-of-the-20th-century music, paying passengers talked to fellow passengers, enjoyed

authentic mocktails made by Stew-ard Bishop (Jamie Gibb), danced during a multi-course dinner catered by Gibby’s Gourmet Catering and later sensed the real terror of a big ship in danger.

The gym’s decades-old acoustics and delays in food service were for-gotten as students performed a short evocative play by Moroz portraying the ship’s voyage and sinking.

The climax came as a mass of steerage passengers rushed the ship’s of cers in futile attempts to reach lifeboats. After Capt. Smith red his pistol in the air and the passengers melted into the darkness there was total silence.

Then, just like on the Titanic 100 years ago, the orchestra played Near-er My God To Thee, accompanied by soft voices from those listening.

Andrew Leong1st Of cer Murdock (Brock Hargreaves), 2nd Of cer Lightoller (Kyle Ferguson), and Captain E.J. Smith (Roderick Harris) try to keep the passengers orderly during Cowichan Secondary School Production of Titanic on Saturday, April 14 at Ecole Duncan Elementary gymnasium.

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Young Cowichan pianists get rare Young Cowichan pianists get rare chance to perform with the proschance to perform with the pros


It’s rare to see pairs of pianists playing with an orchestra, and rarer still for those pia-nists to be youths when the orchestra is professional.

But that’s what the Vancouver Island Symphony has put together for its performance of Camille Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals on Sunday at the Cow-ichan Theatre.

“Everyone is really, really excited — as it should be,” said Andrew Slade, one of the 13 young musicians who’ve been invited to perform at the concert hosted by the Cowichan Symphony Society.

“This opportunity is unlike anything I’ve ever heard of before. It’s an amazing opportunity to play with an orchestra and another

pianist at the same time. It’s very, very exciting.”

The 13 young musicians are all students, or former students, of Ann Mendenhall.

Eleven of them are in the Grade 7 to 12 age range, while Slade and Emily Armour are now established adult musicians.

And all of them eagerly accepted the invitation to play with the pro-fessional orchestra for Carnival.

“As a pianist, the only time you get to play with an orchestra is dur-ing concertos and things like that, so to be a soloist with an orchestra is hugely exciting. It’s a pretty big deal,” explained Slade, who now makes his living as a jazz pianist in Victoria.

It was Vancouver Island Sym-phony conductor Pierre Simard who came up with the idea of inviting young local musicians to perform Carnival of the Animals’ piano duet solos.

In addition to Slade and Armour, the young Cowichan pianists include Kori Meerman, Esther Wilke, Daniel Lowe, Emilie Bourque, Emily Friedrich, Ben

Hillier, Anna Williams, Madison Gray, Samuel Lowe, Liam Brock-ley and Michelle Pewarchuk.

Mendenhall, meanwhile, has been making good use of her stu-dio’s three pianos as she prepares the students for the concert.

“They’re tremendously excited, and have worked very, very hard,” she said.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportu-nity for the students,” added Slade, “so the more support they get, the more likely other music teachers will pick up the idea and something like this could conceivably happen again.”

Sunday’s concert also includes a performance of Darius Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le Toit, Op. 58.

Your ticketWhat: Cowichan Symphony

Society presents the Vancouver Island Symphony’s CarnivalWhen: Sunday, April 22 at 2

p.m.Where: Cowichan TheatreTickets: $37 adults, $18.50

students, $5 eyeGo. Call 250-748-7529.

Krista SiefkenLiam Brockley, 14, and Michelle Pewarchuk, 15, practise Pianists from The Carnival of the Animals in preparation for Sunday’s concert with the Vancouver Island Symphony.

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Tango gala features exotic harmonica PowersTango gala features exotic harmonica PowersJoe Powers offers something not often seen in

Cowichan: world-class tango harmonica playing.But his unique blend of skills will be on display

Sunday during a special live tango event in Crofton.According to his promotional material, Powers

is known throughout the world as a premier tango artist, yet his musical interests also include jazz-fusion, classical, blues, pop-rock, Brazilian, hip

hop, Latin, new age, world traditions, and more.He comes to Crofton after playing on stages as

diverse as the jazz clubs of the Pacifi c Northwest, the salons of Buenos Aires and the concert halls of symphony orchestras. The 2008 winner of the Belgian Crystal Harmonica Award and 2005 fourth-place fi nisher in the World Harmonica Champion-ships continues to perform and teach throughout

North and South America.His teaching will be part of an evening that will

also include tango dance, a dinner and, of course, performance with Powers and more.

The event begins with a 5 p.m. class and runs until 10 p.m. at the Crofton Community Centre at the corner of Musgrove and Robert in Crofton

Tickets are $25. More at 250-802-1652.

Opportunity of a lifetime:Opportunity of a lifetime: Thirteen young musicians Thirteen young musicians join Vancouver Island join Vancouver Island Symphony on stageSymphony on stage


Art’s therapeutic for painters, and the public, says nurse-turned-artist Susan Law.

“Looking at art helps; doing art helps,” she said. “You’re into

another world, aren’t you, really?”Law’s hanging some seven paintings and

etchings in Sunday’s annual Maple Bay Painters Show & Sale at the Duncan Community Lodge.

The former Moose Hall will host about 200 works by MBP members, with whom Law has shared various art courses.

“Naming my subject matter is always tricky. I like water; it appears in my paintings in one form or another.”

She also enjoys capturing animals such as birds in media spanning acrylic, watercolour, oil and zinc etchings.

“Mountains always go with water too,” the native of Kent, England said.

Law came to Canada in 1961 and did some art in her spare time.

“I retired in 1995 then started to enjoy my hobby,” she said, naming yellow as her favou-rite colour “though I wear lots of green.

“Before 1995, I did more doodling than anything else. It’s hard to paint something if

you work full time,” the former Chemainus General Hospital RN said.

Now Law — a fan of Leonardo da Vinci’s work — a member of the valley’s Printers Only Group and the Crofton Art Group, spends about two days weekly making art.

“Local shows put your art out for people to see. There are lots of nasty things in the world, and art helps.”

Your ticketWhat: Maple Bay Painters Art Show & SaleWhere: Duncan Community Lodge, 2244

Moose Rd., DuncanWhen: April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Peter W. RuslandMaple Bay Painter Susan Law with her watercolour Winter Reward bound for Sunday’s show in Duncan.

Therapeutic scenes light up Maple Bay Painters showTherapeutic scenes light up Maple Bay Painters show


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FridayFridayGuinness World Fitness

Circuit Participation Record: help put the community in Guinness at the Cowichan Sportsplex, check-in 11 a.m.; warm-up noon; world record event 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Call 250-746-5666 or email [email protected].

SaturdaySaturdayDance fundraiser: featuring

Maxwell Smart to raise funds for the Cowichan Secondary School Dry Grad, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Eagles Hall, Jacob Road, Duncan. No minors, tickets $20 at the News Leader Picto-rial offi ce, #2 5380, Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Call 250-748-7016.

Selected works of Equine Inspiration: a new show in oil and other media by Cowichan painter Soleil Mannion at FletcherFoto in Duncan. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m.

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Centre of cial opening: join the Cowichan Land Trust celebra-tion at Cowichan Bay’s Hecate Park. Doors open at 1 p.m. with a 3 p.m. offi cial opening ceremony.

Toastmasters ‘Division G’ In-ternational Speech & Evaluation Contest: Cowichan Toast-mastershosts club members from as far north as Campbell River and Powell River, west to Port Alberni and Ucluelet and east to Salt Spring Island, noon until 5 p.m., Travelodge Duncan, 140 Trans-Canada Hwy. Winning contestants go on to participate in the District 21 competition. For more, call 250-732-3915

Richard Scarry’s Busytown: a live theatre production with catchy sing-along songs and lots of audience interaction, set to original music by Juno Award winner Norman Foote, 1 p.m., Cowichan Theatre. Tickets $25, $5 eyeGO. Call 250-748-7529.

Plant Sale for Cairnsmore Place: Great selection of more than 300 plants from

the gardens of volunteers, plus Mason bee houses and garden ornaments. All funds go toward maintenance and improvement of Cairnsmore Place gardens. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 250 Cairnsmore St., Duncan.

Duncan Christian School Spring Fling Fundraiser: A delicious buffet partnered with an exciting silent and live auction starts at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to buy tickets or donate to our auction phone 250-746-3654 or email [email protected]. Banquet is $20/person.

Studio Tour: potters, furniture makers, glass artisans and a wood turner as well as an organic farm and cafe, a vin-egary and a talented barber. And visit TLC’s Keating Farm Estate and the Somenos

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SundaySundayEarth Day One World Chant:

Celebrate Earth Day in Shawnigan Lake by coming together in voice, spirit and community. Happens between 4 and 5 p.m. at Art House, 1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawni-gan Lake. Free, and all ages welcome. Email Laurel at [email protected], or call 250-743-1249 for more information.

MondayMondaySteven Cooper: Christian rap-

per with special guest Chad, 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Show-room, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $12 advance, $15

at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

Reel Alternatives presents The Iron Lady and The Guard: The Guard is an Irish police-man and an FBI agent work together tracking international drug smugglers in this fi lm screening fundraiser for Cow-ichan Valley Hospice, 9 p.m. The Iron Lady shows at 7 p.m. Cowichan Theatre. Tickets for the double-bill are $12. Call 250-748-7529.

TuesdayTuesdaySt. John Ambulance: 50th

annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at the St. John training centre, 169 Craig Street in downtown Duncan. Guest speaker is Mayor Phil Kent and refreshments to follow. New members and volunteers welcome. For more call 250-746-3919.

CSAA Annual General Meeting: Join the community for elec-tion of offi cers and update on the HUB project. We will also be hosting a conversa-tion with CVRD planning staff for information and to identify community interests in preparation for the upcoming OCP process. 7 to 10 p.m. at The HUB on Koksilah Road in Cowichan Station. Visit www.cowichanstation.org for more information.

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CANTIN, Paul ErnestAug. 10, 1936 - Apr. 11, 2012

With much shock and sadness we must announce that our husband, father and good friend Paul Cantin left us after a brief and unexpected illness. Paul was born in Lafl eche, Saskatchewan but settled in Youbou, BC where he worked 35 years in the Youbou Sawmill, fi rst with BCFP then with Timberwest. Lovingly remembered by his wife of

54 years, Dorothy; three children, Diane (Bill with his children Thomas and Kasey) Miller, Brian (Louise Vale with her children Amanda and Kraig), and Janice (Jesse)Winfrey. Paul retired from his fi rst career as Planer Foreman to begin another as beloved grandfather to his two granddaughters, Tanya (Peter) Williams and Taylor Winfrey (Nick La Riviere). Forever missed by brothers Laurent (Rose) and Roger (Shirley); sisters Ida (Charles) Christian and Claudette Wingo; mother-in-law Flora Doerges; brothers-in-law John (Audrey) Funk and Wilf (Vibs) Doerges, sisters-in-law Carol (Calvin) Gregson and JoAnne Doerges (Michael Tettenborn); also nephews, nieces, other close relatives and many dear friends. The family wishes to thank the Provincial Ambulance Service, Emergency Room staff at Cowichan District Hospital, surgeons, ICU staff, nurses and support staff at Victoria General Hospital for their exceptional care and concern. Also, the family sends our thoughts to the other families who we met during Paul's illness. A memorial service for Paul will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road in Duncan, BC. Condolences may be offered online at www.sandsfuneral.com

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WELLBURN - Mary Patricia (Pat)July 03, 1930 – April 13, 2012

Pat passed away peacefully after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband Vern, her daughter, Melissa Cowan, sons Scott, Cameron and David Graham, seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Pat was born and raised in Montreal. She worked as a typist at McGill University where she met Malcolm Graham. They were married and the family lived in several cities in the United States, moved to Victoria then to Los Angeles. In 1979 Pat returned to Victoria. She worked for Pemberton Holmes and then as head of the telemarketing program for the Royal Bank.In 1992 she met Vern and they were married. In 1994 she retired and they moved to Duncan. They had a wonderful time traveling, going on vintage car tours, buying antiques and walking their two dogs. Pat was a member of the I.O.D.E. and enjoyed their gardening tours; she was an enthusiastic member of the Vintage Car Club. She volunteered at the Cowichan Hospital, the Cowichan Seniors’ Community Foundation and at the B.C. Forest Discovery Center.Special thanks to Nora Triet and her many other friends who helped make her last days pleasant. Also special thanks to her loving care-giver, Chun Yu An (Molly) and Dr. Roy and the Nurses and Staff of the third fl oor at the Cowichan Hospital.A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23rd at St. Peter’s church in Duncan. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

THOMSON, GilbertMay 30, 1944 - April 5, 2012

Gil is predeceased by his parents Henry and Idella Thomson and sisters Alice and Della. He is survived by his loving daughters Shannon (Reza) Behboudi, Coralea Turner and Tammy Thomson. Grandson's Aaron Hegglund, Tor Hegglund, Jasper Custeau and Poyan Behboudi. Also survived by the mother of his children, Gail Thomson, his

brother Rex and sisters La Rue, Ina, Lois and Carlene, and his close friend, Clare.Gil was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and raised in Creston, BC. He settled in Duncan where he took up scuba diving and raising a family. He loved to canoe the Cowichan river and camp on the westcoast. He worked all over the province as a construction welder out of the Plumbers and Pipefi tters Union,Local 170. In his retirement years he enjoyed building a new home in Hawaii and tending his pineapples, papayas and many other plants. He loved to drive all over Hawaii's Big Island exploring beaches and waterfalls. Dad's greatest joy was visiting his family and "talking story".

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Kitty Coleman WoodlandArt & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

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FOUND - Ford key (possibly with a chip) & remote in West-holme near Westhill Rd. Can be claimed at the News Lead-er Pictorial offi ce, next to Buckerfi elds.

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: BAG containing pas-tels, drawings, sheepskin,Cowichan Bay area, April. 16.(Reward) Call 250-748-2142.

The News Leader Pictorialoffi ce is holding several sets of“found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the offi ce andsee if any belong to you.#2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy,Duncan, next to Buckerfi elds

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ.Spring Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

CHILDREN

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

EARLY CHILDHOOD Educa-tor has opening for childcare,ages 0-5. (250)715-1433.

ADMINISTRATION

BUSY LOCAL company seek-ing a Reception/AR/AP/PayrollClerk. Minimum 5 years relat-ed experience. Must be profi -cient in MS Offi ce. Quick-Books experience is an asset.Full time, Mon-Fri, competitivesalary & benefi ts package.Please apply with resumes tothe Duncan News Leader Pic-torial, Drawer #A977, #2-5380Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan,B.C., V9L 6W4.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 cop-ies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335

or [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOODSAFE AT Island SavingsCentre, April 28th & May 26thcourses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the followingjob: Heavy Duty Mechanic.Details can be seen athttp://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

Friday, April 20, 2012 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23p

Cowichan Communities Health NetworkREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Leadership & Administrative Services

Expressions of interest are invited from qualifi ed individuals (the “Proponent”) to perform

leadership and administrative services for the Cowichan Communities Health Network

(CCHN). This engagement is for three years.

The Cowichan Communities Health Network (CCHN) is a group committed to improving

the quality of health care decisions, health services and well being in the Cowichan

communities. Established in the fall of 2009, the CCHN serves as an open forum for

discussion on the determinants of health, the identifi cation of health service priorities,

community and health services planning and development, and other issues related to

health status of Cowichan Valley citizens and communities.

The Proponent’s primary functions will be to:

1. Coordinate and oversee operations for the CCHN, including its Committees;

2. With the CCHN, develop and implement a three-year operational plan, including

tracking and monitoring progress on that plan;

3. Prepare an annual budget and provide written and fi nancial reports as requested;

4. Manage correspondence and communication of the CCHN, including social media

and the CCHN website;

5. Undertake activities to raise awareness and maintain a public profi le for the

CCHN, while developing and promoting working relationships with the public and

stakeholders; and

6. Pursue grant funding for CCHN activities, projects and programs, including grant

application preparation.

The Proponent must understand the determinants of health and population health in

order to inform the strategic and policy direction of the CCHN. As the CCHN intends to

engage the Proponent under a contract for services, the Proponent must be capable of

meeting legal requirements of being an independent contractor.

Submission: Written submissions are not to exceed 10 pages, and should outline

relevant experience and qualifi cations in the fi elds of community development or health

sciences. The contract fee for this engagement is subject to negotiations, dependent

on the level of experience and expertise, but will be between $70,000 - $80,000 per

year including expenses.

Any requests for clarifi cation or further information should be delivered or directed in

confi dence to:

Warren Jones, Chief Administrative Offi cer

Deadline for submissions is 2:00 p.m., May 4, 2012

COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT

175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8

(250) 746-2500 Fax (250) 746-2513

Email: [email protected] Website: www.cvrd.bc.ca

NEW CAREERCowichan Valley area’s #1 FORD dealership

is looking for individuals with a career objective

for immediate positions in Vehicle Sales

$46,000 - $65,000 +No experience required

The company offers:• Professional on-going training program• Excellent pay, commission and bonus plan• Group Insurance• Demo Package / Car Allowance• Variable work schedule• Motivating and Prestigious Work Environment

We have contracted a professional sales trainer/career specialist who will screen and interview one day only

Tuesday, April 24thApply in person only 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

No phone calls please. Must have a Valid Driver’s License.This is an equal opportunity offer. Please bring your Résumé.

REIMBURSABLE training fees may be required.College and University Grads Welcome

Ken Evans Ford439 Trans Canada Hwy - Duncan

Are you unemployed?

Shellfish Aquaculture Technician Training Program: May 7 to June 13, 2012

Eligibility Unemployed: Cannot be on EI or attached to EI

in the past three years for a regular claim or past five years for a Maternity/Parental claim.

For more details check our website: http://www.viu.ca/ce/courses/esa.asp

Seats are limited – Act NOW Interested parties should contact:

Pam Botterill, ESA Client Manager Telephone: 250 618-7748 Email: [email protected]

Funding provided through the

Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

TUITION-FREE TRAINING in NanaimoEmployment Skills Access Program

Do you strive to do your bestand don’t get recognized?

Come and work where you get appreciated,

staff incentives are a must & training is FREE & in

abundance.

We are looking for the best in the industry to join

our creative team and reap the rewards of a highly

successful career.

If you are a HAIR STYLIST who would like to work in

beautiful Mill Bay.

WE NEED YOU!!!!!Call 250-743-4442 to arrange an interview.

Come Join Our Team!

REGISTERED NURSESAre you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and be part of a company that values its employees? Cerwydden Care Centre in Duncan, BC is currently recruiting self-motivated Registered Nurses for full-time, part-time and casual work.

Our focus is a Resident-centered model of care where we treat each person as an individual with unique emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. The Registered Nurse works independently and collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team; including the Program Manager, Site Leader and community partners.

Requirements:• Current practicing Registration with the College of

Registered Nurses’ of British Columbia (CRNBC),• Strong oral and written communication skills

If you are looking to join a dynamic team with competitive wages and benefi t package, with ongoing learning

opportunities, please apply online at our website www.advocarehealth.com or fax to 250-861-3112 attn: HR Manager.

Tracy BulcockCONGRATULATES

Lorne Wilcox

Winner of our $100 furnace oil draw.You could be a winner too.

Call for details!

746-4511

IMMEDIATE OPENING Join our team at a busy & growing year-round market.

SENIOR PRODUCE CLERKWe are looking for a senior produce clerk who will:• Provide great customer service• Order, receive, trim, wash, prepare & package produce & other

fresh products• Stock, rotate & maintain attractive displays• Demonstrate leadership and the ability to motivate others

The right applicant will have:• Previous produce experience or similar• Experience ordering & buying• The ability to safely lift 50+ lbs, work in an indoor/outdoor

environment with extreme temperature changes• Strong communication skills both verbal & writtenSalary commensurate with experience and includes extended health/dental benefi ts & staff discount. Great opportunity for advancement. If you have the experience, skills & ability to succeed in this position please send a resume to:

File "A976", c/o The News Leader Pictorial, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4

Baby & Community Pat 250-748-6740 Pam 250-749-4165

Community Welcome David 250-746-4236Diana 250-246-4463Ladine 250-932-4664

Website: www.welcomewagon.ca

Business & Professional Welcome:

Myrna 250-746-1977

If you are new to the Neighbourhood call one of these representatives for

your FREE Basket of Gifts.

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

LEGALS

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

LEGALS

INFORMATION

MEDICAL/DENTAL

LEGALS

INFORMATION

MEDICAL/DENTAL

HELP WANTED


HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED COOKS

Required at the Bay Pub in beautiful Cowichan Bay.

Competitive wage and benefi ts available.

Bring resume to Sham @

1695 Cowichan Bay Rd.

F/T MEAT CUTTER required.Experience a must. Bring re-sume to Duncan Butcher Shop

HELP WANTED


HELP WANTED

ONE MORE SUSHI, 248 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, needs full time permanent closing shift cook to make full line of Sushi and other Japa-nese dishes. Ensure quality and quantity control measures are followed. Busy high pres-sure work environment. Appli-cants should have min 3 years experience as a Japanese cook. Speak good English. High school completion re-quired. Salary $17.19 hr. Qualifi ed applicants should email to:[email protected]

PACIFIC ENERGY

Production Workers

Pacifi c Energy, a leading manufacturer

of quality wood and gas stoves, has immediate

openings for production metal workers.

Competitive wage rates, a comprehensive benefi ts program fully paid by the company are all reasons

to consider a career at Pacifi c Energy.

Please deliver your resume in person to 2975 Allenby Rd.,

Duncan to the attention of Chuck Richardson or come in and fi ll out an application form.

PAINTER required, F/T, for busy professional company. Must have 5 yrs exp., own car & drivers licence. Effi cient at rolling & brushing interiors/ex-teriors. Top wages. Jim & Ter-ri’s Painting (250) 710-7376

P/T SERVER, Cook and Dish-washer req’d. Needs to be friendly & outgoing. Serving it Right an asset. Apply in per-son to Mill Bay Fish & Chips.

SEEKING mature, capable couple to handle small sheep farm, Gulf Island. Monthly sti-pend. Full hookup. Referenc-es. Timely response appreciat-ed to [email protected]

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SPORTS TRADERS Has an immediate openingfor a Permanent Part-TimeSales Associate for 15-25hours per week, includingweek-ends. We are looking fora Team Player who is fl exible,energetic, enthusiastic, andlikes people. Week-dayavailability between 10:00amand 6:00pm essential. Consid-eration will be given to appli-cants with previous retail ex-perience. We offer competitive wagesand a fast-paced, fun environ-ment. Apply in person with a resumeto Roy Mosure 354 TrunkRoad. Only Applicants select-ed for interview will be contact-ed. Applications accepteduntil April 21st

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Boom Man• Processor Operator• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Contract Coastal Fallers• Grapple Yarder OperatorFulltime with union rates and benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

WANTED EXPERIENCEDCare Giver, Monday to Fridaymornings, starting at 7am in-cludes showering, dressing ofdisabled senior. Call(250)737-1573.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Sous Chef, Line Cook

ODIKA

is now hiring for the following positions:

Sous Chef, Line Cook, Full-time, year-round Competitive Wages.

Apply in person between 2-4pm any day except Tues-

day. Ask for Murray. 2976 Mill Street, Chemainus, B.C.

HELP WANTED

.com

Looking for a NEW job?

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

bcclassifi ed.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, April 20, 2012A24 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial p

Cowichan Neighbourhood House

HUGE BLOWOUTGARAGE SALE

Saturday, April 2110 am - 2 pm

9796 Willow St., Chemainusupstairs in the Gym

SALES

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager: We are looking for a dynamic and creative team member with extensive skills to create new markets and op-portunities for the sale of new products and services. Check out our website for a full job description and how to apply for this challenging role: http://www.ethoscmg.com/op-portunities.html

TRADES, TECHNICAL

LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experi-ence in automotive prep, prim-ing, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an as-set but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.

LOOKING FOR energetic mo-tivated Mechanic’s Helper/Part Time Grapple Yarder Chaser. Must have clean driver’s ab-stract, and some knowledge of tools, and some logging expe-rience. Wage negotiable de-pending on experience. Please apply by fax to: 250-597-4776.

VOLUNTEERS

Do you ever ask yourself How can _ I _

make a difference? Contact us, and together we

can plant the seeds of change, because Volunteers

Grow Community.250-748-2133

www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca

WWORK ANTED

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

PERSONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TUTORING

1-ON-1 PHOTO Education tailored to your creative direction, studio or

location, digital or fi lm. One FREE coffee consult

followed by six-3 hour sessions, $25 per hr. Call 250-510-1226For more info email

[email protected]

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT?

Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

www.debtgone.caLicensed,

Government Approved, Canadian Company.

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. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

HOME CARE SUPPORT

People Caring For People. We are a group of nurses & nurse-aides providing holistic, personalized, higher than hos-pital standard care in you own home. Call 250-732-4464 or 250-709-1106 for free assess-ment/consultation.

HAIRSTYLISTS

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

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal

since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

RemoveYourRecord.com

PETS

LESSONS/TRAINING

VIP DOG obedience starting Apr. 26, Duncan. Exp. trainers, Beginners to Advanced, Rally-O, Handling. Catherine 250-743-9929 Leslie 250-743-1858

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

PET CARE SERVICES

FUN WITH YOUR DOGAgility, Obedience &

Confi rmation

Group lessons

Starting April 25thAgility info call: 250-748-9729

or 250-748-9437Obedience info call:

250-748-6071 [email protected] or [email protected]

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

GARAGE SALES

50% OFF- Simple Bay, 511 Canada Ave & 134 2nd St. Collectibles, clothing, jewelry, gaming, tools, DVD’s.

CHEMAINUS. HUGE GARAGE SALE

& BBQ Sat. April 28, 10am-4pm.

Chemainus Garden RV Resort, 3042 River Rd.

BBQ - Hot dogs $2. Drinks $1.

Hosted by the Elks Charity. Phone (250)246-3569 to book a table for $10.

CROFTON, Sat April 21, 9-2 #4-1584 Adelaide St., off York. Fly fi shing supplies, anitque furniture & lots of misc items.DAHLIA TUBER SALE!! 1000’s of tubers, 7540 Bell Mckinnon Rd., left on SPCA driveway, SUNDAY, 10 am to 2 pm, April 22 & 29th. Email:[email protected], Fri 10-2 & Sat 8-2 April 20 & 21, 3964 Cowichan Lake Rd. Go cart, 90’s Honda CR-80 for parts, toys, too much to list!


GARAGE SALES

DUNCAN, Downsizing & Multi Family, 1 Day only, Sat April 21, 9-4, 2721 Christopher Rd, 1 block north of the Old Farm Market. Tools - Power/hand, welder, drillpress,fi shing items (rods/reels, toys, some furni-ture and MORE!!

DUNCAN: Sat Apr 21, 9-?, 1561 Tzouhalem Rd, near the stone church. Lots of stuff!!!

DUNCAN, Sat April 21, 9-2, 5860 Deborah Dr, off Maple Bay Rd. Household, kids toys

DUNCAN, Sat April 21, 9-4, 5201 Koksilah frontage Rd, (beside the Meat Market). Huge 2000 sqft. indoor garage sale. Everything but the kitch-en sink! Downriggers, Kickers, Tools, horse tack, garden tools, electronics, sports equip, furniture, rugs & more!

GLENORA Hall Garage Sale, April 28, 9-2. Household items, Avon, baked goods, portable air-conditioner, propane kitch-en stove. Concession. Tables avail. Call Judy 250-748-0329

MILL BAY, 941 Deloume Rd. (off Frayne in Mill Springs), Sat, April. 21, 9am-1pm. Multi-Family Sale. Lot’s of kids stuff. Something for everyone.

WESTHOLME, 10 mins north of (Duncan), 7519 Westholme Rd. (off Bell McKinnon Rd.), Sat, April 21, 10am-4pm. Household items and more.

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Weed trimmer: Cub Cadet CC 4175, 4 cycle straight shaft, like new - barely used. $75. Call 250-716-6772.

JEWELS, FURS

BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-380-7698.


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

24” TORO Ride On Lawn Mower, good condition, $250. obo. 32” Fir French doors (in-terior), $75 ea. Computer desk with shelves, blonde colour $35. Call Steve (250)748-7158 eves


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!!

Senior’s power scooters, NAD stereo system, lawn-mowers, motorcycle saddle-bags, pressure washers, gui-tars, amps, diamond rings.

430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available.1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

Water softener with Trojan UVlight fi lter. Excellent condition.$500. 250-743-6534

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

CASH PAID for items from the1920s to 1950s. Prints; unusu-al magazines; military souve-nirs; Indian crafts; jewellery;lamps and more. 743-8343.

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL

BUILDING ON Industrial Es-tate in Duncan. 1500 sq.ft. +1500 sq.ft. mezzanine. Cur-rently leased, generous CAPrate. $269,000. (250)746-6717

Service Directory

“A Yard or Two Delivery Service”

CallDave (250) 246-0333

JUNK ANDRUBBISHREMOVAL

• Top Soil• Sea Soil• Compost• Manure• Bark Mulch• Gravel• Sand

Will HaulAnything

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

Fully Insured

250-743-8284 or [email protected]

P.M. MOBILE MILLING LTD.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEP-ING & training for sm business and personal records, reliable service. Lynn 250-732-3605.

CARPENTRY

COMPLETE carpentry & build-ing service. Interior & exterior. Stairs, decks, reno’s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free esti-mates. Larry (250) 701-1362

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

CLEANING SERVICES

GERMAN HOUSECLEANER 25 years of experience, very clean and reliable excellent references call Brigitte 250-508-9215

House cleaning available. $16.50/hr. Please call Monica, (250) 709-2505

COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Seniors’

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

ELECTRICAL

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


ELECTRICAL

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

FENCING

INFINITY FENCING LTD

Chain link colour packages, Ornamental, Wood &

Farm fencing.Residential & Commercial

Free EstimatesFor all your fencing needs,

please call1-250-415-9771

GARDENING

AFFORDABLE & QUALITYGuaranteed, Pruning,

lawn care maintenance, Spring cleanup

design & installation. Organic Gardening.

Ph. Nazim (250)929-4000Book your lawn

maintenance now!. Visit us at

www.nazimgardens.com


GARDENING

EXPERIENCED GARDENER Full service. Call Raymond 250-324-3202 [email protected]

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A1 Hauling/Deliverydeliveryguy.shawwebspace.caFurniture - Appliances - JunkBrush - Yard Waste - RubbishConstruction - Demo DebrisEstates - Tenancy Left OversSmall Moving Jobs Welcome

(250) 510-4745


HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FINISHING, SIDING, Framing & Renovations by Journeyman With 25 yrs exp. 250 924 5436

Yard & Garden Services• Lawn maintenance.• Pruning & Trimming.• Patio, Deck & Gutter

cleaning.• General clean up.

250.733.2000 [email protected]

TREE SERVICES

WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassifi ed.com


HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washing

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

LANDSCAPING

DEMELO LANDSCAPING

See your dreamsbecome reality!

Tony 250-741-6646www.westcoastfountains.ca

TREE SERVICES


LANDSCAPING

Quality Landscape Construction

* Stone Retaining Walls* Landscape Design

www.islandpacifi clandscaping.ca (250) 701-8319

PAINTING

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

WANT YOUR Paint job to last? We believe in proper preparation & quality products. Ian (250)709-1747, 25 yrs exp.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE www.bcclassifi ed.com


PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT,Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service.Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

STUCCO/SIDING

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

SWIMMING POOLS/HOT TUBS

POOL & SPA Maintenance & repair. Supplies & equipment.Competitive prices. Call Max(250)732-4158.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

www.bcjobnetwork.com

Friday, April 20, 2012 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A25p

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090

[email protected] Pritchard Rd, Cow Bay $795 1 BR 2nd flr condo w/ 2 apps, hot water incl 106-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den executive suite w/5 apps, patio *SENIOR FRIENDLY BUILDING (55+)* 3088 Henry Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR 2 bth lower suite w/ 5 apps, hw floors Chemainus Rd, Chemainus $895 1BR uppr suite,6 apps,ht/elec/ht water incl. 720 Park Pl, Duncan $1095 2 BR upper level home w/ 5 apps, carport 2350 MacDonald Rd, Shaw Lk $1150 2 BR 2 bth upper level home w/ 5 apps 5799 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan $1195 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, garage 1822 Deborah Drive, Duncan $11953 BR 1.5 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop 1808 Stamps Rd, Duncan $1200 2BR 2bth cottage on country estate,5 apps 668 Kerr Dr, Duncan ’Genoa Bay’ $1200 2BR 2.5 bth ocean front home w/ 5 apps 3222 Hillwood Rd, Duncan $1200 3 BR 2 bth sxs duplex w/ 6 apps, gas fp 2961 Caswell St, Chemainus $1200 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps, gas fp, patio 1620 Wilmot Ave, Shawnigan Lk $14003 BR 2 bth home w/5apps,shed,dbl garage 4085 Balsam Dr, Cobble Hill $15003 BR 1.5 bth waterfront home w/ 5 apps 1737 Ordano Rd, Cow Bay$1500 + water3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 6 apps, $750 rebate 6369 Herons Pl, Duncan $1600 3 BR 2.5 bth home w/ 5 apps, dbl garage 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1600 + water3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, in-law suite

For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

REAL ESTATE

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESDamaged House?

Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your HouseQuick 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: 1-250-616-9053www.webuyhomesbc.com

LOTS

OCEANVIEW LOT in S. Lady-smith 838 Craig Rd. $154,780. No HST. Call 250-715-5697.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

BEAUTIFUL OCEAN view mobile home in quiet 55+ Edgewater Terrace located in Cowichan Bay. 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, nicely updated through-out, incl. windows, furnace, etc. $84,900. (250) 597-7847

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 Bdrm Renovated Apartments

Quiet, secure & newly renovated.

Overlooks lovely gardens.Seniors Welcome!

Royal Alexander Apts2575 Alexander St., Duncan

(250)746-6442

1 Bdrm TOP FLOOR

Adult oriented, near Cowichan Aquatic

Centre. 1 bdrm now $6752 bdrm, May 1 $755

Rent includes Heat & Hot Water. (250) 748-1304

$500/MO STARTING- weeklyavailable, many apartment types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet in-cluded. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-748-0661, (Duncan).

DUNCAN $900. Split level townhouse close to all amenities, 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, brand new ap-pliances (including washer & dryer), fl oor, toilets, windows, doors, siding, with plans to renovate both bathrooms and kitchen in the future, 2 parking spots, utilities not included, N/S N/P. Available May 1,250-7158216

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 (250)748-9090

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

Chemainus: Lockwood Villa, well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm 2 balcony $750, incl. heat & hot water, sm pets welcome.Karen 250-709-2765.

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

DUNCAN, 1 bd condo N/S, 5 appl’s, $650 + util. Ref’s. May 1. 250-246-4677 or 732-0808

DUNCAN- 1 bdrm, $750 in-cludes utilities. NS/NP. Avail May 1. Call Gerry (250)746-4144 or (250)715-6218.

DUNCAN 1 bdrm suites

Close to Beverly Corners, 4 blks to University, on bus

route. Updated; new fl ooring, new paint & some new fi x-

tures. $625. Heat/hot water included. NS/NP. Refs. (250)748-3729

DUNCAN: 2 bdrm, stand alone apt, 1400 sq.ft., 5 appl’s, walking dist to town. NS/NP. $1000 + util’s. 250-746-9570.

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DUNCAN CONDO, 3 bdrm 1200 sq.ft. Ground fl oor corner suite, S & W exposure, 5 appl’s, pet considered. Avail in May. (250)746-5049

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DUNCAN 2 bdrm duplex, near hospital, new fl ooring & paint, $900 mo incls utils. Avail May 1st. Call 778-422-0078.

DUNCAN 3-BDRM duplex. Newly reno’d. Covered gar-age, deck, large yard. N/P. Refs req’d. Avail immed. $1100./mo. (250)732-2739.

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DUNCAN, bright 2 bdrm upper, hydro, gas & 5 appl’s incl’d.. NS. $800. Ref’s req. May 1st. (250)733-9858

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NORTH COWICHAN- small 1 bdrm house, large lot, F/S, W/D, separate garage. NS/NP. $700. Call (250)746-5290

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Don BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

No matter how good the team, there’s always someone better.

Shawnigan Lake School’s three-time defending pro-

vincial champion senior boys’ high school rugby team found that out against Francis Douglas Memorial College of New Plym-outh, New Zealand last week.

Shawnigan lost the Second XV game and then the First XV was humbled 40-0.

“The score was a bit misleading,’’ said Shawnigan coach Tim Murdy. “They

were so good. We did a lot of good things with the ball. As soon as we made a mis-take, they punished us and they scored.

“It did allow us to identify some areas we need to work on. The kids don’t face games of that standard often enough.’’

The game was set up following a conversation with Kieran Crowley, the Canadian senior men’s coach. Crow-ley’s brother is the manager of the New Zealand side.

The school has produced many players for the famed New Zealand All Blacks. Murdy felt it was great preparation for the upcoming World Youth Championships in Japan.

A humbling experienceA humbling experience

Andrew LeongEscaping the clutches of New Zealand’s Liam Parker is tough for Shawnigan Lake School’s First XV rugby team member Cody Milne during international exhibition game last week at Shawnigan Lake.

Shawnigan rugby:Shawnigan rugby: Powerhouse New Zealanders a challenge Powerhouse New Zealanders a challenge

April 25, 2012

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Council Chambers

North Cowichan Municipal Hall

Open House The District of North Cowichan invites you to attend an Open

House to provide you with information concerning a proposed

amendment to the Official Community Plan in regards to the

Urban Containment Boundary (between Morton Way and

Norcross Road), and to designate a portion of 6562 Bell

McKinnon Road (both located) along the Trans-Canada Highway

as “Highway Service Commercial”.

In addition, if Council approves the proposed designation then

that portion of 6562 Bell McKinnon Road is proposed to be

rezoned from Residential Rural (R1) zone to Commercial

Service (C3) zone.

For further information, please contact the For further information, please contact the For further information, please contact the For further information, please contact the

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Electoral Area D – Cowichan Bay

COWICHAN BAY

FLOATHOMES All community members are

welcome to attend a meeting hosted by CVRD staff to discuss regulations

for float homes in Cowichan Bay. Topics of discussion will include

liquid and solid waste management, marine habitat protection, parking, view protection, building standards

and fire protection.

Thursday, April 26th 7 – 9 pmOceanfront Suites at

Cowichan Bay1681 Cowichan Bay Road

For information, contact: Ann Kjerulf, CVRD Planning and Development, at 250.746.2629 or [email protected].

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A paper copy of the draft OCP and associated maps are available for public review at the CVRD office

(front counter) located at 175 Ingram Street in Duncan.

For information, contact: Ann Kjerulf, CVRD Planning and

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Close games are right up the Cowichan Rugby Club’s women’s team’s alley.

Keeping the momentum going from a great season in the Big Kahuna Div. 1 women’s league has been a challenge, but Cowichan

did it again on the weekend at Abbotsford.Carolyn Gudmundseth, as she has done so many times

before, pulled out all the stops to break a 12-12 tie by scoring the winning try for a 17-12 Cowichan win.

The last time the two teams met at the Herd Road Grounds it was also a close game.

“Who could ask for more?’’ pondered Cowichan captain Sherry Spence. “We knew it was going to be a rough, hard-hitting game so we mixed up the line from the last time we played them.’’

Gudmundseth went back to the 15 position, with Jamaina MacLeod available to play.

Abbotsford’s strong pack put Cowichan’s Marika Posehn under pressure at the back of the scrums.

Cowichan was unable to stop the Abbotsford pack and a rolling maul opened the scoring.

In the second half, Cowichan moved its players around to try and generate an attack. The Cowichan pack stayed strong and a superior tness level over its rival forwards helped win the battle at the scrums.

The referee clamped down on numerous Abbotsford offsides and one of them led to Cowichan’s rst scoring play.

Spence took a quick tap penalty at the ve-metre line and got pushed over the line with the help of her forwards.

Just 10 minutes later, Cowichan was awarded a penalty and a nifty switch resulted in Gudmundseth bursting through a gap and running in for a try, converted by Caity Genereaux.

That set the stage for Gudmundseth’s heroics again with the score tied in the late stages.

Abbotsford named Lenneke Vinoly and Gudmundseth as Cowichan’s players of the game. Kacey Mosley, back from her world travels, returned to the lineup and her

presence was de nitely a bonus.The Cowichan women play their nal regular season

home game Saturday at 11:30 a.m. against Nanaimo at the Herd Road Grounds.

The Cowichan Div. 1 men didn’t fare quite as well in a 31-17 loss at home to Richmond. Cowichan plays its nal game in Vancouver against the Rowing Club.The Cowichan Third XV men beat the Comox Kickers

16-12 in the island semi nal. The Piggies used their hard-nosed style of play to full advantage.

The Moss contingent of Mike Moss and sons Kyle and Bruce led the way in the back row. Bruce Moss and Kim Anderton scored tries.

Owen Wood was exceptional again, booting two penal-ties in the second half for the essential points to win.

Cowichan goes to Velox Sunday for the island nal, fully con dent in its capability of winning, and has also secured a berth in the provincial playoffs starting in two weeks.

Cowichan rugby:Cowichan rugby: Second scoring play of the game boosts Cowichan ladies to win Second scoring play of the game boosts Cowichan ladies to win

Gudmundseth try the differenceGudmundseth try the difference

Caity McCullochRunning for daylight is Sean (Fang) Connochie, an Australian visitor wearing the green and black Cowichan uniform for the day, in Div. 1 men’s rugby action against Richmond.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012

at 7:30 pm • Firehall No. 11620 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd.

This meeting is called to present the 2011 audited fi nancial statements, to report on the Fire Department and related matters, to elect one Trustee to serve for a 3-year term, and to discuss any other business that may be raised.



Cowichan Valley’s Midget A Thunder lacrosse team started its season with a pair of close league losses, 5-3 against Juan

de Fuca Thursday and 5-2 to Saanich Sunday.

“The coaching staff is very satis ed with the rst two games so far as we have a lot of young and developing players,’’ noted coach Lorne Winship.


In the illustrious history of the Cowichan Eagles soccer program, one goal has eluded them. Until now.

No matter how hard they tried, the Eagles could never win the Totem men’s tournament in Victoria, but nally broke the drought during the 50th-annual event.

Longtime Eagles coach and men-tor Bill (Chip) Seymour thought he might never see the day, but was glad it nally came.

“The boys didn’t really have any easy games,’’ said Seymour. “It was all name teams.’’

The Eagles beat the Gilford Island Breakers 5-0 and then endured three games in short order on the second day of the tournament by defeating the Saanich Braves 3-1, Laichwiltach United of Campbell River 3-1 and Kingcome 2-0 in the semi nal at Topaz Park.

The Eagles whipped Sechelt the nal day in the championship game

at Royal Athletic Park 6-1.The Eagles thus nished with a

remarkable 19 goals for and just three against.

“That’s the only tournament we’ve never won,’’ said Seymour. “Now we’re complete.

“The only time we didn’t go in it is when we travelled to Belgium for the indoor tournament.’’

Dwayne George and Matt Canute were named to the all-star team. Canute was also the MVP and top forward while Taylor Joe took the honours as the best goalie.

Dwayne George, Craig George and George Thomas are now the last remaining oldtimers on a team lled with young players, most still in their teens or early 20s.

“I’ve been playing with the Eagles since I was 14,’’ said Craig George. “It’s been tough, a lot of changes over the years with the teammates.’’

“Every year we seem to get more of the younger players moving up,’’ said Seymour. “We’ve always got that ability to move the younger players up in the ranks.’’

The nal was tied 1-1 at the half be-fore the Eagles poured it on with ve unanswered goals in the second half.

“I think our tness level played a part in the whole tournament,’’ said Craig George.

“Our boys’ passing game was just pinpoint passing all weekend, the ball was on the ground. It was just there and everything clicked.’’

Seymour concurred.“That ball was continuously

moving,’’ he said. “The other teams trying to keep up to the ball just ran themselves out.’’

The Eagles will try to work some more magic in the Cowichan Buck-skin tournament on the Mother’s Day weekend.

The Cowichan U14 co-ed Eagles remarkably followed suit by winning their portion of the tournament.

Ironically, the younger Eagles won by the same score in the nal as the big team, 6-1 over Nanaimo.

The team coached by Craig George also beat the T-Birds 6-2 and Shell Beach 3-1. Kaine Dreaver was the MVP.

Narrow losses for lacrosse teamNarrow losses for lacrosse team

Eagles tops in Totem tourneyEagles tops in Totem tourney

submittedCowichan Eagles nally landed on top in the Totem soccer tournament. Back row, from left, are: George Thomas, Justin Horne, supporter Dan Citra, Isiah Baker, Dean Wallace, Taylor Joe, Jason George, Jedson August Jr., Ryan August, Travis Brown. Front: Howard Jack, Dwayne George, Craig George, Matt Canute, Kevin Sylvester Jr., Kreighton George, Jordan Jack, Rich Daniels, John Williams Jr.

Long time coming:Long time coming: A fi eld of 26 men’s teams makes this a diffi cult soccer event to win A fi eld of 26 men’s teams makes this a diffi cult soccer event to win

Parental Alienation Awareness-April 25, 2012

“Parental Alienation most frequently occurs after parents

are separated or divorced” says Theo Boere, of the

Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre.

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April 25 is Parental Alienation Awareness day. The Nanaimo Men’s Resource

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for you to watch. This is a free offer or by donation if you like; the video is regularly

$24.95. To receive this special offer we ask that you pay for shipping. Parental

Alienation happens after a divorce when a child becomes aligned with unjustified

or exaggerated denigration of the other parent. We want Parental Alienation to be

identified as an important factor in divorce and to provide people with information

on what it is and how to stop this form of family violence.

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The Ravens fought the Law and the Law won.

The Law defeated the Ravens 21-6 Sunday at McAdam Park in a battle for second place in

the Cowichan Women’s Football League.Toni Williams, Leanne Closson and

Jaimie Olson scored touchdowns for the Law. Wendy Charles and Closson added conversions.

Jackie Poznecov was a force on the Law defence with three interceptions and also scored a safety.

Laurelee Kopeck had an interception and Katie Mattin contributed a sack to the Law’s defensive effort.

Veronica Smith scored the lone TD for the Ravens. She also recorded an intercep-tion along with Steph Pietarinen and Dana Thorne.

Rikki Wylie registered a quarterback sack.

In earlier games Sunday, the Matrix edged the Wild re 27-20 in a great game and the rst-place Crew rolled over the winless Sirens 56-6.

Tara McCaffery directed the Matrix offense at quarterback, leading to two TDs for Venessa MacDowell and one by Marcie Welcher. Caryn Taylor put up two one-point converts.

MacDowell later took over at quarter-back and Welcher scored another TD un-

der her direction. MacDowell also tallied a convert while McCaffery’s interception and a sack by Lori Hryniuk sparked the defence.

Wild re coach Chris Mann noted his team came out a little slow in the rst quarter.

“But by the half, it was tied up, then a battle broke out and we just did not have enough time to nish off the game,’’ he indicated.

Ginette Bilina, Sue Glenn and Jenn Lewis accounted for Matrix TDs. Jean-nine Gaudreau added a two-point convert.

Interceptions came from Rhi McConnell and Bilina, who was everywhere during the game. Sara Day added a sack.

The Crew spread the scoring around its potent offense with two TDs by Jessica Knowles and singles from Janelle Mould, Mila Main, Heidi Padjen, Jess Lines-Wikkerink and Amanda Goncalves.

Lines-Wikkerink and Jackie Thibodeau added converts.

Friday night action featured a 23-6 vic-tory for the Ravens over the Sirens.

Veronica Smith scored a TD in the second quarter and then accepted a lateral pass on the ensuing kickoff and ran it back 40 yards for another one.

Pam Hadikin scored a TD in the rst quarter. Jamie Russell intercepted a con-vert in the fourth quarter and ran it back 100 yards for one point.

Pietarinen and Morgan Rogers had con-verts and Russell recorded two sacks.


A busy week for Co-wichan Secondary School rugby teams included full XV games in addition to sevens

tournaments.The Cowichan senior girls’ T-Birds

played against Ladysmith last Wednesday and won 46-12.

“We got everyone in that game,’’

said Cowichan coach Brad Skene. “We started out with the young guns rst.’’After a tough rst half, “we

released the hounds a little bit and played more of the senior players in the second half,’’ said Skene.

Leah Theobald and Keneille Cole-man each scored two tries. Singles came from Heather Derocher, Darien Hobday, Lindsay Wise and Megan Sakuma.

Grace Gillman, Derocher and Ash-

leigh Chaster all kicked conversions.The Cowichan Second XV boys

played in Scrum Fest at Claremont Secondary.

They lost 30-0 to Brock, Ontario, 26-7 to Kitsilano and 17-12 to Ed-ward Milne of Sooke.

Brock Gowanlock scored all the points in the Kitsilano game with a try and a conversion.

Cowichan got tries from Brandon Kirton and Stefan Peruzzo against Sooke. Gowanlock added a convert.

Women’s football:Women’s football: Battle with the Ravens ends in a 21-6 victory, Battle with the Ravens ends in a 21-6 victory, with three players sharing the touchdown loadwith three players sharing the touchdown load

High school rugby:High school rugby: Young players hold their own before the veterans take over Young players hold their own before the veterans take over

Law books second spotLaw books second spot

T-Bird girls’ experience evidentT-Bird girls’ experience evident

Don BodgerTight grip on the ball is maintained by the Ravens’ Dana Thorne after an interception in front of the Law’s intended receiver Michelle Steeves.

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Cowichan Valley Mustangs started the B.C. Midget AAA Baseball League season with a split of four games on the Lower Mainland.

“We played well,’’ said manager Lorne LaFleur. “The one game could have gone

either way. One bad inning out of 30 innings, that’s all we had all weekend so that’s not bad. You can’t ask for anything more.’’

The team is currently carrying 13 players who reside in the region from Ladysmith to Shawnigan Lake.

The Mustangs played a Saturday doubleheader against the South Okanagan Minor Baseball Association Tigers at Unwin Park in Surrey and won both, 6-1 and 7-3.

Devon Geary of Ladysmith pitched the rst game and had things well under control.

The second game had Dustin Jordan on the mound and he pitched four complete innings before giving way to Adam Sakuma for the save.

Sunday action took the Mustangs to Heritage Woods Park for a pair of games against Tri-Cities.

The Mustangs trailed 2-0 in the rst game going into the sixth inning but then gave up ve runs and lost 7-0.

Quintin Ogden of Ladysmith pitched well in the game, but the team couldn’t provide any offense for him.

“We had a little bit of a rough inning,’’ said LaFleur.Trizden Abram of Duncan pitched the second game and

it was a barnburner that went to extra innings before Tri-Cities claimed a 4-3 triumph in the ninth.

Cowichan Valley was leading 3-1 going into the bottom of the seventh, but Tri-Cities tied it was a pair of runs. One in the ninth decided the issue.

“A split on the road is always OK,’’ said LaFleur. “They all did a good job.’’

LaFleur was particularly pleased with his pitching staff and Tyler Armstrong of Ladysmith did a great job catch-ing all four games.

The Mustangs are back on the road this weekend for a Saturday doubleheader against the Richmond Chuckers at Richmond’s Blundell Park and two games Sunday at Van-couver’s Hillcrest Park against the Vancouver Mounties.


They’re best friends, frequent team-mates and both are going places in eld hockey.Claire Seeliger, 16, and Stefanie

Langkammer, 15, proudly repre-sented the valley among the elite players in the country chosen for the junior national U17 team during the Canada-USA Challenge that concluded Easter Sunday in North Vancouver.

The girls already have a jam-packed eld hockey schedule throughout the year but were thrilled to add one more prestigious event to their impressive resumes.

The process of picking the team for the series began last August after the nationals.

“After we played for B.C., we got selected to go to a junior national camp,’’ explained Seeliger. “From there, they selected a team.’’

“There was about 40 (players),’’ said Lang-kammer. “We got split into two teams and we would play against each other.’’

Selections were made for a U21 squad play-ing a test series against the U.S. at the same time. Another valley product, Mary Nielsen, was a member of the U21 Canadian side.

Teammates of Seeliger and Langkammer on the 26-member U17 squad included three play-ers from Ontario, four others from the island besides themselves and the rest from the Lower Mainland.

The group only assembled again just before the test series.

“A couple of days before we had a bit of a training camp and testing and stuff,’’ said Seeliger.

Games were played April 4, 5, 7 and 8. The U.S. won the rst game 2-0, Canada came back to take the next two 4-2 and 2-1 and the U.S. earned a split with a 1-0 win in the last game.

“It was pretty intense hockey — nothing we’d experienced before so it was really good,’’ said Seeliger.

“It was a really good experience,’’ said Lang-kammer. “It was our rst international games. It was really fun playing for Team Canada.’’

Having so many players meant a different lineup for each game.

“We didn’t play all the games,’’ said Lang-kammer. “Eight girls sat out each game, usually one goalie and seven players.

“When I played, I felt like I contributed — not lots. I learned lots from when I played against them.’’

Both players sat out two games.“They were just subbed in and out,’’ said

Seeliger. “I was pretty nervous. I learned a lot, too. It was a great experience.’’

“Playing internationally is a whole different level,’’ added Langkammer.

Both players wound up at forward. Seeliger is used to mid eld or defense and Langkammer

normally patrols the mid eld.Adjusting to the positional change rst started

with the Div. 1 Lynx ladies’ team they play for in Victoria.

“We played a lot of that,’’ said Langkammer. “Krista (Thompson) put me forward then so I was used to it.’’

“It was quite different,’’ said Seeliger. “Krista did the same thing with me, put me on forward with the Lynx team.’’

Seeliger and Langkammer have played on so many different levels of teams, it’s hard to count. The only time they don’t is during the high school season when Seeliger suits up for Frances Kelsey and Langkammer for Cow-ichan Secondary.

“You de nitely want to work your hardest since we’re on so many teams,’’ said Langkam-mer. “We train a lot throughout the year and that helps quite a bit.’’

“Even the funner eld hockey de nitely helps in the end for the extra training,’’ said Seeliger.

The Cowichan Valley Bantam AAA Mustangs saw their fi rst regular-season baseball action on the weekend, with doublehead-ers against the Victoria Black Eagles on Saturday and the Van-couver Mounties on Sunday.

Despite great effort, the ban-

tams lost 11-1 and 7-1 against the Eagles and 19-1 and 29-0 against the Mounties, who are one of the best teams in the league.

The 13 members of the team, ranging from 13 to 15 years old, hail from Ladysmith, Chemainus,

Duncan and Salt Spring Island and will endure a 42-game season with doubleheaders on the Island and the mainland until July 15. That will include three overnight stays in Vancouver and two day trips.

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Pitching the Pitching the strength of strength of midget team midget team One bad inning:One bad inning: Split of four games on the Split of four games on the Lower Mainland still a decent beginningLower Mainland still a decent beginningField hockey phenoms:Field hockey phenoms: Junior na- Junior na-

tional experience excitingtional experience exciting

Tough start to the baseball season for Bantam AAA MustangsTough start to the baseball season for Bantam AAA Mustangs

Don BodgerQuality eld hockey players continue to develop in Cowichan, like Claire Seeliger, left, and Stefanie Langkammer, who played for the U17 junior national team in a test series against the United States.

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It’s time to celebrate Earth Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than downtown Duncan. Join the fun at Duncan’s fourth annual Earth Day in the Charles Hoey Park on April 21, 2012 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Duncan Business Improvement

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why the Cowichan Green Community is the hub for innovation, community building and engagement. This non-pro t organization, located at 181 Station St., is focused on environmental sustainability, and the staff love to celebrate the Earth every day. They work together to create change through education and regenerative projects such as the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Farm Map, Ceres Edible Landscaping and a local Seed Savers Network. “This free family event is one of our most favourite events of the year,” explains Judy Stafford, Executive Director of CGC. “It just seems like when this day arrives it’s the real start to springtime. We love to get together with all of our friends to dance, play, and celebrate the Earth and plan our gardens. Every year this event expands and the number of fun activities increases and this year is no exception.”Greenpreneurs Aaron Bichard and Katie Harris also take time to enjoy the Earth every day. It’s hard to miss their contributions to the planet as they cycle through Duncan towing trailers piled high with recyclables. Their “green” business, the Cowichan Recyclists (at www.cowichanrecyclists.com), provides a valuable emission-free recycling service for downtown businesses. Other activities to enjoy on Earth Day include recycled bottle lawn bowling with the Cowichan Valley Bottle

Depot, a Vermi-Compost Demo with the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Environmental Education Team, a bike repair station and tie-dyed activities with U-Fix-It Bikeworks, a Nature Scavenger Hunt with “Trees for Children” and a Potato Tower demonstration with Ceres Edible Landscaping.And an extra special activity has been planned for the children to enjoy: The Earth in Bloom Globe Hunt. After picking up their game sheet at the Duncan BIA booth at the Charles Hoey Park, children can then begin their search for colourful globes in select business windows in downtown Duncan. There will be rst, second and third place prizes for players who have found the most eggs, with a minimum of 10 eggs required to qualify. Continued on page B3

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While “window shopping” in the downtown core, be sure to check out some of our earth-friendly stores. Like Matraea Mercantile, for instance. Located in the Matraea Centre at the corner of Craig and Kenneth, this little boutique specializes in natural products, with lots of items made locally, for moms and babies: home birth kits, cloth diapers, specialty herbs and teas, wooden toys and more. On the other side of Craig Street there’s another store you won’t want to miss – Prudence. Here you’ll nd a vast array of natural bre clothing for women, men and infants – with 50 percent of the fashions made in Canada. There’s also a great selection of eco-friendly gifts, skin care, cosmetics and spa products that are all made with natural products. And you’ll even discover some of the clothing and handbags have been made out of recycled materials!On Station Street, you’ll discover ITZYU Designs Natural Clothing Ltd. This women’s clothing store features Canadian-made all natural bre clothing, including wool, mohair, silk, hemp and organic cotton. Many of the fashions have been designed by Nicole Gurr of Vancouver. With all of the super-green activities and great eco-friendly shopping opportunities, downtown Duncan is THE place to party for the planet! Join us on April 21 and come prepared to paint the town green!

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1982: rugby1982: rugbyIan Hyde-Lay and Daryl Griffi ths

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Downtown, regional Downtown, regional businesses talkingbusinesses talkingDateline Dateline 19821982: : Divided interests talk togethernessDivided interests talk togethernessAnn AndersenNews Leader Pictorial

Downtown Duncan has always been a great place to shop. Park your vehicle, mosey through the streets, browse the racks, enjoy a cuppa.

And in April 1982, with a major downtown core revitalization underway, new Duncan-Cowichan

Chamber of Commerce president Bill Stockton and Downtown Duncan Business Association president Bill Ross were talking togetherness. Their talks were aimed at bridging the gap between the two business groups in an effort to promote commercial activ-ity throughout the area

“I’ve been advocating this for years,” said John Harrison, presi-dent of the Duncan Mall Merchants’ Association. “We need to get together and promote Duncan as a whole, rather than each doing their own thing.”

Harrison suggested the combined strength of all the business groups could be used in promoting the area, attracting tourist busi-ness while retaining the local consumers’ dollars. As well, local celebrations like the Summer Festival could be enhanced if all business groups lent it their support.

Doug Hughes, a spokesperson for the area’s restaurants and owner of the Inglenook, likewise agreed, adding the chamber could better serve the valley by becoming an umbrella organization.


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Event raising awareness of resources close to homeEvent raising awareness of resources close to home


If you want to know what free resources are available in our community, be sure to attend Duncan’s third-annual Community Resources Day on

Saturday.The purpose of the event is to share

and learn what resources are available in the community and how to access them.

“All the different agencies are look-ing forward to being available and describing the services we all offer to the residents of the Cowichan Val-ley,” said Melanie Reaveley, VIRL Cowichan library manager, one of the event organizers.

More than 35 agencies will be on tap in the Island Savings Centre’s

multi-purpose hall on James Street.Topics covered include services

for the disabled, family, youth and seniors; programs offered by govern-

ment; multicultural programs and employment and training services.

The event runs from noon to 3 p.m., is open to the public and free.

Andrew LeongAmber Benedict, a member of the Cowichan Valley Special Olympic team, shows her silver and bronze medals to Meria Zimmerebner at the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, April 14 at Duncan Mall, celebrating National Volunteer Week.

Here to serve you:Here to serve you: Share Share and learn from 35 agencies and learn from 35 agencies at this free public eventat this free public event

cowichan news leader pictorial, april 20, 2012

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