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Stalking suspect arrested

Ashley DegraafNews Leader Pictorial

Chris and Leigh Davies are relieved to hear charges may

be in the works against the man they witnessed beat “Terry” the Boston Terrier April 21.

North Cowichan/Duncan Cpl. Jon Stuart con� rmed the owner of the terrier — who the Da-vies named Terry — was questioned by an of� cer as well as a B.C. SCPA investigator and arrested April 28 and released on conditions.

Both animal cruelty and uttering threats charges have been recommended but have not been sworn in by Crown counsel.

The extent of what the alleged dog-beater could be facing if charges are sworn and subsequently laid is unknown.

He’s set to appear in court May 28.

“It’s very good news,” said witness Chris Davies. “But the bad thing is the dog is still with the idiot.”

But he and wife Leigh are just glad to see some action resulting from the traumatizing incident, which spurred a wild� re of community outrage through social media.

“They have acted and that’s good and it’s the right thing to do,” Davies said. “People really do care and they’re just wanting to see results.”

Investigators recommend charges in beating of little terrier Ashley Degraaf

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A Duncan woman couldn’t be happier to hear the

“creepy” guy who fol-lowed her and her two kids in the Moor� eld Road area has been ar-rested.

Better yet, she was told by RCMP staff he could be facing charges and possible jail time.

“I’m de� nitely very happy about it, especially since I’ve heard more stories about him since mine,” Jane (not her real name) said Tuesday.

Police con� rmed the arrest Tuesday after-noon, but were unable to provide other details at press time.

Jane’s experience with the stalker occurred about a month ago. She recognized the man as someone she’d met years before.

“When I saw him, I knew who he was. He’s East Indian, pretty short, very skinny, with glasses,” she said.

RCMP sent out a press-release warning folks of a series of night-time incidents in recent months, whereby women were approached or fol-lowed by a male.

Jane’s just relieved her follower isn’t out on the streets.

“It’s just such a relief to know he’s not lurking around anymore,” she said.

Andrew LeongAn injured woman is helped by paramedics and Duncan fi refi ghters after Saturday’s rollover crash on the highway near Duncan’s overpass. For the story, see page four.

Routley wants McKay plan tossed, school board reinstatedPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Decisions by a provincial trustee to close some Cowichan schools may be reversed if MLA Bill Routley is re-elected and the NDP forms govern-

ment.The NDP candidate says decisions about

shutting schools — a hot topic among parents, teachers, and students — amid dropping enrolments, should be made by elected trustees.

Hinting at more education funding from an NDP government, Routley said, if re-elected, he’d work to reinstate Cowichan’s nine trustees who were � red last year for � ling an illegal de� cit budget in protest of Victoria’s funding envelope.

“If elected, I will pursue a stop to any school closure decisions by the Liberal-appointed trustee,” Routley says in an April 29 email, after refusing an interview request on the topic.

“I believe these decisions ought to be made by democratically elected and accountable school trustees” writes Routley.

“If I am re-elected as MLA for the Cowichan Valley, the BCNDP forms the government on May 15 — and with the additional funding for education already an-nounced in the BCNDP election platform — I will advocate the position with my colleagues in government, that the school trustees who were elected, and who agree, return to complete their original term of of� ce.”

Routley states he’s met with B.C.-appointed trustee Mike McKay — who’s

working feverishly with parents and staff about school-closure options to also be announced May 15 — and explained his plans.

The MLA notes fresh funding “would change the school district’s � nancial situa-tion” but he was unavailable to explain the amount of money coming to Cowichan.

The board’s budget was $3.7 million in the red for its 2013-14 school year.

But McKay asked Tuesday even if that $3.7 million was handed to Cowichan’s board “would we spend it doing exactly what we’re doing?”

He thought not, citing the need to address trades programs, school-of-choice options, a bus system running “beyond its means”, and local school vacancies due to dropping student numbers.

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It happens in a heartbeat.

One moment life; children making their way to school, a woman jogging, someone driving home from work, a neighbour walking the family dog.

Then suddenly it is over. Motor vehicle accidents happen in a heart-

beat and change lives forever.And what remains is a cross, a homemade

roadside memorial to remind us a life was lost.Like the one at the crosswalk where Neva

Road intersects the Youbou Highway.It marks the spot where, on Aug. 4, Sandy

Dempsey was struck and killed by a motorcy-clist. She was walking a friend’s dog home on a lovely, sunny summer evening.

“It was 7:45 p.m., still light on a beautiful day. Sandy had gone to take our friend’s dog home and I was making supper when I heard the crash,” said Wayne Atkinson, Sandy’s common-law husband.

“I saw the dog � rst. It was pretty awful.”Sandy was hit in a marked crosswalk, in

broad daylight on a dry day. Atkinson wants people to remember what

happened. He wants the many vehicles that speed by the simple memorial, to take a mo-ment, think, and above all, to slow down.

“This is something to bring awareness. There are three crosswalks on this stretch of road. There are kids crossing, people walking their dogs, elk on the road,” said Atkinson.

“Campers are in a hurry to � nd a campsite or get home after the weekend. People just need to slow down.”

Statistics Canada states that in 2009, more than 2,400 Canadians were killed in motor vehicle accidents.

“The memorial is there in plain sight at the crosswalk and as long as it’s not causing a distraction for drivers, perhaps it will make people pause to take a little thought as to their speed,” said Cpl. Warren Potter of the Lake

Cowichan RCMP.Atkinson has been in touch with the Minis-

try of Transportation regarding making the crosswalks more visible to drivers.

“I got a hold of the highways department and they’re going to re-paint the crosswalks, that’s a given. We’re working on them possibly putting up � ashing lights at some of them,” he said.

Besides government-erected signs, there are also homemade markers on either side of the crosswalk.

On one side, a small white cross that Atkin-son put up in his wife’s memory along with a cross that his friend erected for his dog who

was also killed. On the other side, Atkinson’s employer, Denis Pilon and his crew from Mountain Man Services have erected a large wooden cross.

“This is the sixth cross that I’ve built in the last � ve years. Six fatalities all due to vehicles travelling at excessive speeds or not taking due care and attention,” said Pilon. “People have to realize that there are other people using the highways and byways.”

The lack of caution is not just evident on highways. Within town limits there are numer-ous crosswalks where there have been near misses and accidents, mainly due to drivers not

paying attention.“It’s true that our of� cers have observed

vehicles disregarding pedestrians in marked crosswalks in town,” said Cpl. Potter. “We all need to be much more attentive and allow pedestrians to cross safely.”

On a recent walk with his dog along the Youbou Highway, Atkinson was shocked to discover bits of wreckage from the motorcycle that struck and killed his wife.

“It hit me pretty hard,” said Atkinson.Pilon put the issue in perspective: “Just slow down. It’s not worth the minute or

two you save. A life is just not worth that.”

Diana HuttonWayne Atkinson stands beside a memorial cross erected in memory of his common law wife Sandy Dempsey.

Sign of the cross: Youbou memo-rial posted in hopes it will remind people to slow down

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At least one passenger was injured, and taken to hos-pital, after Saturday’s rollover crash that closed the Island Highway south of Duncan for more than an hour, Duncan’s deputy � re chief explained.

“We have no details on the (injured) lady,” deputy-chief Art Sanderson said Sunday of the 12:15 p.m. wreck when a northbound Ford Ranger pickup rolled at the foot over-pass near Allenby Road.

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Conservative candidate opposed to reinstating school trustees who ‘failed to meet their oath’

from page 5

“This isn’t a blip.”McKay noted his post was created by a

provincial order in council, and only an order will pull him away.

Damir Wallener, Cowichan’s B.C. Conserva-tive hopeful, basically agrees Cowichan’s board deserved sacking “for failing to live up to its oath of offi ce” which included submitting a balanced budget under the School Act.

His April 25 media release notes the school board’s budget committee wrote a balanced budget, then penned a restrictive section — “a wish list that created the defi cit”— then submit-ted a “highly politicized needs budget.”

“For Mr. Routley to commit to reinstating the previous board, when the majority of those trustees were clearly unwilling to protect taxpay-ers from defi cit fi nancing, is highly irresponsible,” Wallener writes.

He’s also concerned Routley’s proposal could undo McKay’s work “with the simple stroke of a pen.”

Wallener said he recognizes education-minis-try funding challenges are prodding tough local decisions, but “simply pushing the reset button is not the way to handle it.”

McKay is scheduled to announce his decision on school closures May 15, one day after the provincial election.

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Saving Cowichan’s environment, building a new hospital and clinics, pushing seniors’ care, boosting appren-

ticeship funding, and hiking corporate taxes are among NDP MLA Bill Routley’s election planks.

The former forestry-union boss is stumping for his second term after enjoying four years in Victoria.

He’s passionate about many is-sues, and likes party cooperation on citizens’ behalf.

“My committee work was some of the most ful� lling. I re-ally enjoyed that part of the job, and believe in collaboration.”

Routley, 64, cited all-party suc-cess on fallers’ right to payment under the Woodworkers’ Lien Act.

But the Ontario-born, Duncan-reared politician’s ready to � ght for rights he signalled were shaved under a decade of Liberal government.

Take B.C.’s � scal picture.“Our debt now is around $69

billion; the Liberals almost doubled it,” he said, not amused by the Grits’ spend-o-meter tot-ing NDP promises.

“Our practical plan doesn’t add a cent to provincial debt. Our programs spend the revenue we’ve come up with, so revenue and new programs balance; Pre-mier Christy Clark added $11 billion to provincial debt.”

So Adrian Dix’s NDP aims to raise new revenue by raising taxes on banks, corporations, and wealthy folks, Routley explained.

“Corporate taxes under the Liberals went from 16% down to 10%, then back to 11%; we’re talking going to 12%. The aver-age person’s paying a lot more (ratio) than corporations.”

It’s about � scal collaboration.“In health care, we have to sit

down with doctors and nurses and see how to make services more cost effective.”

Maybe by building valley medical clinics to ease Cowichan District Hospital’s clogged ER, and its chronic staffed-bed shortage.

“About 80 people a month show up at our ER that could be handled by a clinic,” said Rout-ley, tended for heart trouble earlier this year.

“I got to see ER treatment because there wasn’t suf� cient beds.”

He backed building a new CDH, and securing more in-home seniors’ care.

“We should never forget Cowichan Lodge; it was a disaster,” he said of the lodge’s sudden closure several years ago by Victoria when Duncan’s

private Sunridge opened.Routley didn’t promise anoth-

er lodge, but more cooperative home care to “reduce overall costs.”

“Italy has a cooperative model instead of for-pro� t facilities. I don’t believe in selling out se-niors by sending them to private facilities — or selling out our rivers or streams.”

He wanted local control of river � ows and � sh habitat through the Cowichan Water-shed Management Board.

“The province chose to ignore all the community goodwill and collaboration (last year), and we trucked � sh to spawn.”

Victoria should also reject a permit for South Island Aggre-gates to treat � ve million tonnes of toxic soil in a Shawnigan-area quarry, putting water at risk.

“If it was up to me alone, I’d pull that permit.

“It would be irresponsible for Liberals to sign off on that permit during the election,” he said, fum-ing about B.C.’s shrunken compli-ance and enforcement staff.

But the deputy-forestry critic

didn’t promise a raw-log export ban.

“We want a lot less log exports. We’re prepared not to impose penalties, but obviously that (allowing raw-log exports) hasn’t been working for (creating jobs) in the province.”

Routley was non-committal on cash to restore passenger-rail service, and to median the whole Malahat Drive, without more input from train operators, plus police and � rst responders.

But he backed saving Co-wichan’s farmland through the agricultural land reserve, and promoting valley farm produce through Buy B.C.

Growing jobs through post-secondary trade-apprenticeships was also key.

“We want to double appren-ticeships and invest $100 million in needs-based grants. It’s unac-ceptable so many are dropping out,” he said, pushing core skills and toddler care.

Routley was also open to early testing for students’ abilities.

“We’re failing in basic funding for tools to help tradesmen.”

Andrew Leong/� leNDP imcumbent Bill Routley opens his Duncan campaign offi ce last month.

Imcumbent Routley chasing chance to implement NDP platform in government

Others on lineThis is the fourth in a series of

candidate profi les for the Cowichan Valley.

If you missed the articles on B.C. Liberal Steve Housser, Conservative Damir Wallener, and Green Kerry Davis go to cowichannewsleader.com and click on the elections tab.

Election 2013: hospital, seniors care and tax shift on to the wealthy all part of what candidate wants to bring to the table


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North Cowichan Council gives notice, under sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter, that it proposes to adopt Bylaw 3488, “Revitalization Tax Exemption Program Bylaw.” The reasons for establishing this revitalization program are slow economic growth, high unemployment, stagnating commercial core areas, and underutilized and vacant industrial land. The objectives of the revitalization tax exemption program are to: 1) stimulate the local economy; 2) generate permanent new industrial jobs and part-time construction employment; 3) encourage new commercial and residential mixed-use development to locate within existing commercial core areas; 4) increase the Municipality’s overall tax base over the long term; 5) encourage development of industrial land; and 6) encourage low environmental impact development. By doing so, Council hopes to encourage investment and development of industrial and commercial land, and stimulate the rejuvenation of mixed-use commercial areas within the Municipality.

The proposed bylaw will establish a revitalization tax exemption program to grant property tax exemptions for the entire property of an eligible development located in the following revitalization areas: 1) South End/University Village; 2) Chemainus; and 3) industrial lands (except the area in Chemainus known as the Chemainus bench lands (which is about 28 acres, along the East side of Chemainus Road, South of Victoria Street, and North of Bare Point Road). Maps of the revitalization areas and the excluded industrial lands are attached to proposed Bylaw 3488.

The kinds of property and development eligible for a tax exemption under the proposed program are: 1) Class 1 - Residential, with a minimum density of 100 dwelling units per hectare; 2) Class 4 - Major Industry or Class 5 - Light Industry, with improvements worth at least $250,000 or that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 25%; or 3) Class 6 - Business and other.. Before the Municipality issues a tax exemption certificate to the owner of a parcel, the applicant must: 1) complete and deliver the prescribed application to the Corporate Officer no later than October 15 in the year prior to which the exemption is sought along with a $200 application fee; 2) in the case of Class 4 (Major Industry) or Class 5 (Light Industry), provide satisfactory evidence that new improvements have been constructed on the parcel that: have an improvement value of $250,000 or greater, or have a value of at least $50,000 and have resulted in a 25% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as compared to emissions before the construction of the new improvements; and 3) enter into a revitalization tax exemption agreement with the Municipality.

The amount of the proposed tax exemption for each calendar year, during the period for which the tax exemption is issued, is equal to 100% of the general municipal taxes imposed under section 197 (1)(a) of the Community Charter on that part of the assessed value calculated by deducting the baseline assessment from the current assessed value and multiplying the difference by the current municipal tax rate. The total tax exemption for all years must not exceed the total cost of improvements or the increase in municipal taxes payable due to the revitalization. Tax exemptions will not include exemption from any parcel tax, local service tax, or business improvement area tax payable in the designated area in which the parcel is located. Development cost charges for water, sewer and roads will be waived for all eligible development in a revitalization area for Class 1 (Residential) or combined Class 1 (Residential) and Class 6 (Business and other). The maximum term of a tax exemption provided under the proposed program is 10 years for an eligible Class 4 (Major Industry) or Class 5 (Light Industry) development, or 5 years for an eligible Class 1 (Residential), Class 6 (Business and other), or combined development.

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• Live together, talk together Be clear about how much you expect to spend, save and invest. Discuss the management of your personal finances and determine who will pay which bills and how you’ll share household expenditures.

• Write it down Early on, see your lawyer and sign an agreement, commonly known as a cohabitation or common-law contract that sets out the terms of your financial relationship.

• Will it to happen In some jurisdictions, upon your death, your common-law partner may have statutory rights to a division of “family property” or to “dependant’s relief”, and may also have rights under intestate succession rules if you die without a will. In those cases, you may want to include in your will provisions for children of a previous marriage/relationship. In other provinces, including Québec, a common-law partner is not recognized as a legal heir – so you may want to provide for your partner by signing a valid will. Given the continual changes in the law in this area, you need to speak with your legal and financial advisors regularly and keep your estate plan up to date.

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The man behind Shawnigan Lake’s controversial dirty dirt proposal is suggesting Cowichan Valley Re-gional District officials are essentially hypocrites for fighting his plan while

doing a major soil treatment project of their own.

Cowichan Valley Regional District chairman Rob Hutchins has called Marty Block’s bluff.

In a letter to Hutchins, Block called the CVRD to question for its project unearthing, then capping 80,000 tonnes of incinerator ash at Ladysmith’s Peerless Road Recycling facility. He called for proof the CVRD went through a similar environmental and public consultation process that SIA has had for its Stebbings Road plan.

“While I agree that this is a safe way to man-age this type (of) waste, and, in fact, seems to be exactly what we have proposed in our facility, your efforts to halt our waste discharge applica-tion indicate you do not find this type of waste management to be appropriately protective,”

Block writes.“Further, you and your advocates have made

it clear that you view landfilling contaminated soils as being detrimental to the local commu-nity and their watershed.”

But for Hutchins, comparing the Peerless and Stebbings sites is like comparing apples to oranges.

“It’s a very different undertaking. It’s not even comparable,” Hutchins told the News Leader Pictorial Tuesday.

“The CVRD is not creating a new contami-nated site. In fact, we are remediating an old brownfield site and developing a state-of-the-art recycling facility that, when complete, will help keep thousands of tonnes of waste out of the environment every year,” he says in a written response to Block.

“Many years ago the CVRD operated a municipal solid waste incinerator at the Peerless Road site. Regrettably, in those days the ash by-product was simply deposited on site.”

Hutchins pointed out the inert ash has been left uncontained on site for 35 years.

“Fortunately, its unique characteristics — completely different than contaminated soil

— have resulted in no off-site contamination or impact to the drinking water aquifer in the area. However, to ensure the long-term protection of human and environmental health the CVRD intends to properly manage 45,000 cubic metres of ash by removing and recycling metals and containing the ash in a fully engineered cell on the property.”

Reached Tuesday, Block acknowledged the differences, saying the motivation behind the let-ter was more about venting his frustration with the application process in general.

“At this point, I just want to know where it’s going. I want an approval or disapproval,” he said. “Am I firing back? Is it a bit over the top? Absolutely. But what I don’t agree with is the process. (The CVRD has) been taking a hard-line approach on our application.”

Meanwhile, provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall’s review of the Drinking Water Protec-tion Act and the contaminated soil permit, has resulted in him identifying “gaps in the approval process for such facilities.”

“I am recommending the Minister of Health raise these concerns with the Minister of Envi-ronment and to recommend consideration of a review of the approval processes under the Envi-ronmental Management Act,” Kendall said.

A final decision on the draft permit for a controversial soil treatment dump in Shawnigan Lake rests with Ministry of Environment official Hubert Bunce. He is still chewing on 300 com-ments from Cowichanians about the proposal for SIA’s Stebbings Road treatment quarry.

Peter W. Rusland/fileThe owner of South Island Aggregates is suggesting the CVRD has a double standard — fighting against his con-taminated soil treatment proposal while capping an ash dump at its Peerless Road waste site.

SIA boss suggests in letter CVRD dirty dirt stance hypocritical


Maeve MaguireNews Leader Pictorial

I would like to announce my candidacy for the next provincial election.

I will represent any party as long as I win because, given what I know now about what an MLA does and what

they earn, there is no cushier job in British Columbia.

In the Discover Your Legislature section of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia website, MLAs are de� ned as “those respon-sible for studying, debating and voting on all bills put before them. In practice, however, all MLAs of a political party usually vote the same way on any major issue.”

Excellent. As MLA, I will be required to read nothing nor will I have any decisive view on bills that cross my desk because my party leader will tell me how to vote.

And as if that job description needed a sweetener, I would be paid a small fortune for

the privilege. For example, the Routleys—Bill and Doug—

were each paid a base salary of $102,138 plus expenses, as were all 85 MLAs. In one four-year term they will have each earned, give or take, the equivalent of what I will pay in taxes my entire working life.

Sean Holman, an assistant professor of journalism at Mount Royal University, produced a documentary called Whipped in which he interviewed a handful of MLAs who were brave enough to speak about their lack of input into policy decision-making and drafting of legislation. Each one told a similar story of how their view on an issue differed with that of their party yet they were forced to vote with the party or risk losing privileges, like being excluded from caucus or missing out on promotions to the cabinet.

According to Discover Your Legislature, this kind of party discipline is sanctioned because “the government will only remain in power with the support of the majority.” Funny,

because I thought we elected MLAs to represent our interests, not their own.

Holman also interviewed Norman Ruff whom Holman introduced as “BC’s go-to political analyst for the past 25 years.” Ruff said, “What happens in caucus stays in caucus. (If) you cross that line and you talk about things that are best not revealed, you are cut com-pletely. People no longer want to see you, they don’t return your calls. You don’t have breakfast with in� uential people and you certainly don’t have drinks in the Empress with them.”

It’s like a junior-high girl gang. There’s one girl at the top, and the rest are minions who do her bidding regardless of what their con-sciences tell them. Cross the gang and you will be ostracized.

On second thought, I think I will run as an independent MLA. Then I can sleep at night because I will be honest with my constituents about what’s going on in the legislature without worry of repercussion. With only 84 other seats, my vote on bills may even be sought after,

which I can use as leverage. I can see it now: Support us on Kinder Morgan and in return we will put re� ective strips along the Malahat so you no longer have to pray to your ancestors to come to your rescue while white-knuckle driving in the dense fog.

Ms. Clark and Mr. Dix, please stop wasting my time with elections full of rhetoric that only result in a government of yes-women and yes-men with expensive salaries. You both speak out against bullying, so lead by example and sti� e the imperious culture in the legislature so MLAs have the freedom to choose, always.

Otherwise, it’s just theatre. Maeve Maguire is a technical writer who lives and works in Maple Bay and writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Visit her blog www.cowichandale.com, or email her at [email protected].

Culture of bullies and whips needs to change

This we likeWe were a little surprised to see

Seaward Kayaks primed to make an appearance on the Dragon’s Den.

The local fi rm has a recognizable brand several levels higher than the fl edgling business opportunities that usually appear on the popular CBC program.

But that doesn’t mean we aren’t excited to see Cowichan getting another hit on national TV. We wish them luck.

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThe good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tThe roadside cross in Youbou marking

the sad demise of Sandy Dempsey is hardly a unique symbol on our roadways.

Makeshift memorials litter roads across Vancouver Island, marking the fi nal moments of dozens of loved ones.

Their message is clear: drive safely, with all the care and attention you can muster. Do everything you can to make sure you and yours don’t add to their number.Wayne Atkinson lost his common-law wife Sandy

Dempsey at this spot last year.

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Cold shoulder example of the election effectCampaigning: People change when the vote is on

We love elections for what they symbolize. But covering them can be a long, strange trip. Nothing does more to make otherwise sen-sible people start doing strange things.

Sometime in the week between the News Leader Pictorial interviewing Bill Routley for the pro� le you can read on page � ve of this morning’s edition and calls made

to his of� ce for the story on page one, the NLP published something he didn’t like. We’re not sure what. He didn’t tell us and his campaign man-ager Ian Morrison wouldn’t tell us.

We wouldn’t have even known it was the case until Morrison informed us we could not talk to Routley about the school district situation, then added all media questions to the candidate will have to be emailed to Morrison for the duration of the campaign “to avoid misquotes and factual errors.”

First of all, if we made any misquotes and factual errors we’d like the opportunity to correct them — that’s something both the public and Routley deserve and should welcome.

Second of all, the paper has had a lengthy relationship with Routley going back two decades. We’re certain it’s not the � rst time we’ve published something that ticked him off. We’re also comfortable describing the relationship as professional and neighbourly, to the point this situation came out of the blue.

Isn’t the preferred course of action when an issue arises with a neighbour to talk to that neighbour and get the issue resolved?

Morrison’s response is basically that as soon as the writ was dropped the playing � eld changed. We’re not really sure why that has to be the case. And it’s pretty hard to see this response as anything but a heavy-handed attempt to limit and control the � ow of information.

Elections make otherwise sensible people do strange things.

We say:Routley’s decision to stop talking to press a strange one


YOUR TURN “Yes. There should be no question about that; pets

should be seized immediately, and the suspect put in jail during the investigation.”

Laura Richards, Duncan

Should the SPCA be allowed to seize pets while police investigate abuse claims?

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

“Yes. If there are witnesses, the SPCA should defi nitely be able to seize the pet. What’s the difference between a dog and a child; they’re both innocent.”

Kaileyne Stevenson, Glenora

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Alleged roadside dog beating riles Cowichan readers

Last week’s story about a man who alleg-edly beat a dog in front of bystanders then threatened them for confronting him sparked a torrent of comments from readers of our online edition. Here is a sampling:Dear editor

Why would there be any question about the man being cited or arrested for animal cruelty? Several people saw this happen and the police went to his home. Why didn’t they call the SPCA and remove the dog? And as for threatening the lady isn’t that an offence in Canada?Dianne Robertson comments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Dear editorThis dog beater should be charged with a

criminal offence for making a death threat to the woman making the 911 call. Let’s see what happens.Deryk Nortoncomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Dear editorI wouldn’t have left without the dog, I don’t

think. I may have been injured but I would have that animal in my car.Donna Farrell-Hydecomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Dear editorThe sad thing is if nothing is done to

remove the dog and charges not brought forward to this ‘thug’ the dog’s corpse will be found, if that’s not so already. He will just get a slap on the wrist and the dog will be left to fear for its life. All new adoptable pets should be well-screened for happy homes. The party that was threatend should push for charges in this instance. Yes, it will be long and over-drawn but this psycho needs to be charged and never be able to ever own or be near an animal ever!Sonya Hughescomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Dear editorEducate? If someone can abuse an animal,

there is no educating them. Taking the animal away is the only education that will work. Catherine Madia Addaricomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Dear editorWell done to the couple for confronting the

suspect. Many people might have kept driv-ing. They put themselves at risk to help that animal. We need more people like you guys out there. Keep it up! He should never be al-lowed to own another animal again.Jeff Williams, Kelownacomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

Dear editorToo bad the witnesses hadn’t had a camera

phone at the time to take a picture of the suspect, then post his mug shot for all to see! It makes me feel sick to hear of the brutality some people in� ict on their pets!Dolly Doucette , Lake Cowichancomments submitted online at cowichannewsleader.com

The community needs you to take a stand and make the callDear editor

As an animal lover and advocate for human and non-humans, I wish to state my horror and outrage at the criminally abusive treat-ment of a defenseless Boston terrier. Can we be assured the brute, who deliberately abused and beat this dog (in front of witnesses) and then hurled him into a ditch, will be subjected to the full course of the law? I have doubts about this. Too much paperwork required? Does the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have the power to pursue perpetrators? If not, what does it take to prosecute such cases? Who takes the responsi-bility to see cases are taken to court hearings? SPCA is a charitable organization, dependent upon donations.

In the case in question, I must commend the couple, Chris and Leigh Davies, that tried to intervene to help the dog and also reported the incident to the RCMP, despite being threat-ened by the bully/thug/owner. I agree they need to name and shame this individual and demand that the law take its course and pros-ecute this beast who in� icted such terror upon a defenseless creature. Also I expect the SPCA will apprehend the dog and place it in a forever, loving home. Do we need more evidence than that of eyewitnesses?

I urge all citizens to report any violations, whether traf� c infractions, illegal acts against animals or humans and to report the activity, giving as much information as possible to RCMP. Too many people stand by, watch and wait for someone else to make the call. If the victim was someone you knew, would you remain silent?Mavis SheikhChemainus

Dog story headline disrespectful Dear editor

I hated your headline reference “beaten like a dog.” Completely disrespectful to every single dog owner and dog. Be smarter. This story was very upsetting and disturbing on all levels. As a newspaper reporting this disgust-ing story and then that the RCMP and SPCA left poor “Terry” in the thug’s ownership even makes this story more gruesome. Your participation should have championed the rescue, not mocked the incident with a stupid headline.Avril CannCowichan

Phasing out practice of burning really not such a radical ideaIn my opinion: change is possible

I got some angry response because I said “there is no such thing as a clean burn.” One person suggested that radicals like me had “taken over.”

OK, maybe I deserved a verbal whip-ping as my writings had a certain holier-than-thou attitude. I apologize for that. Please know I am struggling with change myself — I heat my home by burning both wood and oil.

And yes, I drive a car. In the past few years, I have insulated cracks,

turned down the thermostat and heated only the central core of the house. If it gets cold, my family puts on sweaters. These measures have reduced my heating oil consumption by about two-thirds.

But I still burn wood. So next I plan to buy an electric heat exchanger for about $4,000 – and rebates may be available. This cost will be re-covered as I will not need to buy any oil (saving about $1,500) or burn any wood (saving roughly $250).

Of course, my electricity bill will increase. But I will still save money since heat exchangers are very ef� cient at generating heat. And for sure, I will eliminate the negative effects of smoke on my neighbour’s health and reduce my carbon emissions.

Now, what about my car? At gas prices above $1per litre, my hybrid car

saves about $1,000 per year compared to my old minivan. And I save even more by driving an electric scooter. It costs me ten cents of electric-ity to go into town on my e-scooter compared with about one dollar for gas.

You don’t like scooters? Well, cheap, low-speed electric cars (about

$10,000) are coming on the market and will be suitable for short trips. Come to the Communi-ty4Climate Fair on June 8 at the VIU campus (1 to 4 p.m.) and test drive one.

I do understand the feeling that burning wood is more natural, that the carbon is recycled back into trees. However, science tells us that carbon dioxide released from both wood and fossil fuels is the same molecule, and it will destroy our climate if we keep on burning.

So it is rational, not radical, to phase out the burning of…well, anything.

I know this is a hard message for many of us and sounds arrogant and impossible. But change is possible.

Many U.S. Republicans now agree homo-sexuals can marry — wow, a really big change. Smoking in public places, once considered a right, is now unacceptable.

We can now visit grandma using Skype in-stead of releasing tonnes of carbon into the air by � ying for a visit. Who would have thought that was possible 10 years ago?

And what if we have a small wood � re to cook hot dogs occasionally with our kids? Well, we can just forgive ourselves and help each other focus on the big picture.

The big picture is the need to repair damaged forests, not burn them; to let trees take carbon dioxide out of our polluted air; and most im-portantly, to keep fossil fuels in the ground.Peter Nix is a Cowichan Carbon Buster

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Andrew LeongCyrus Genier, left, and Barry Cote put the fi nishing touches on the Unity mural on a parking lot while beside the Phoenix Inn this weekend. The authorized piece replaces Genier’s earlier unauthorized Community mural that was ordered removed by Duncan council.


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Power to Maple Bay residents was cut for about four hours Friday when a pickup truck hit a power pole on Herd Road.

Police are investigating the cause of the 7 p.m. wreck that snapped the hydro pole in

two places.“There are few details as of yet,” North Cowichan/

Duncan RCMP Cpl. Jon Stuart’s release said Mon-day. “A truck struck a power pole on Herd Road

at Springett Street, severing the pole. The vehicle sustained severe damage in the collision.

“The driver was taken to hospital, with unspecified injuries and investigation is ongoing.”

Resident Joy Ann Bannerman said electricity returned to her area around 12:30 a.m. Saturday after a dark evening.

“Fortunately, we’d already cooked our dinner, but we didn’t have coffee,” she said, noting the corner is notorious for speeders.

“People go way too fast on that corner. It’s supposed to be 30 kilometres per hour there.”

courtesy Charles GrangerPolice and firefighters attend Friday’s 7 p.m. crash near the former Maple Bay fire hall. The incident snapped a hydro pole and unplugged bay-area power for some four hours.

Car slices pole, kills power in Maple Bay

Thursday, May 2, 2013

South CowichanCandidates Debate

for all residence ofRegions A, B, C & D

7:00- 9:00 pm

Cobble Hill Hall,3550 Watson Road Cobble Hill

For more information emailSouth Cowichan Chamber

[email protected]

SOUTH COWICHAN

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FAITH COWICHAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF

HEALING & LIGHTThe Mercury Theatre

331 Brae Road, DuncanSUNDAY SERVICES 11 am

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To learn how the Baha’is are working toward building unity

and peace or to attend a tranquil, devotional gathering call 748-6996

ServicesSunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am

Thursday 10:00 am

ANGLICAN CHURCH

5800 Church Rd. (off Maple Bay Road)Of� ce Hours Tues.-Fri. 9 am - 1 pm,

250-746-6262 www.stpeter-duncan.ca

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

5070 West Riverbottom Rd.,DUNCAN

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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:PASTOR GERRY WALL 746-8457

BRAE ROAD GOSPEL CHAPELSUNDAY:

9:15 a.m. Remembrance Meeting11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School

6:30 p.m. Evening ServiceFor information 746-5408

Pentecostal Assemblies of CanadaLAKE COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

57 King George Rd. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Celebration, Kids Church (3-11 yrs)

Tuesday 7:00 pm-Bible StudyFriday 7:00 pm Rev -Youth Group Gr 6-12

SOUTH COWICHAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPCommunity Welcome

Saturday Night Alive 7:00 pm Shawnigan Com CentrePastor Terry Hale 250-701-5722

463 Ypres St., DuncanSunday School for all ages: 9:15amSunday Morning Service :10:30amMaster Clubs Children's program :

Thursday 6:30pmMid-Week Service :

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Sunday Service 10 am

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SYLVANUNITED CHURCH

We are a progressive,ecumenical,

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Sundays 10:00 amChildrens’ program

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(beside Frances Kelsey School)www.sylvanunited.ca

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ALLIANCE CHURCHES

SHAWNIGAN1603 Wilmot Rd.

Sundays: 10:00 a.m.Ph. 743-4454

DUNCAN - NORTH COWICHANDuncan Christian School

Sundays: 10 am Ph. 929-7229

CHRISTIAN SCIENCESociety, 6118 Lane Rd. Duncan

(off Sherman)(250) 709-3630 (lv. message)

Sunday Service 10:30 amSunday School

(teaching 10 commandments/Lord’s Prayer)

Testimony Meetings ( 1 hr)2nd Wed. of Month 12:30 pm4th Wed. of Month 7:00 pm

www.christianscience.bc.caSentinel Radio Program

on AM 650, Sundays 8:30 am

DUNCAN CHRISTIAN REFORMED

CHURCHCorner of Trunk & Campbell

Worship Services10am & 7pm

Sunday School for ChildrenInfo for Church Ministries call:

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ST. EDWARD’S CHURCH2085 Maple Bay Road,

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Saturday Mass Time: 5:00 pm

Sunday Mass Time: 10:00 am

Tuesday Mass Time: 6:30 pm

www.stedwardsduncan.com

ST. ANN’S CHURCH1775 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan Sunday Mass Time: 11:00 am

ST. CLARE’S MONASTERY2359 Calais Rd, Duncan

748-2232 Wed to Fri Mass Times: 9 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Duncan United

United Church of Canada (Corner of Ingram & Jubilee)

Sunday CelebrationContemporary

Worship Service at 10 amTaize Service 7 pm

First Sunday of the month A progressive faith community, nurturing peace, working for justice, exploring and celebrating our faith together.“We warmly welcome you”www.duncanunited.org

746-6043 [email protected]

First Sunday of the month – one service at 10 am with Communion All other Sundays – services at 9 and 10:30 am

www.standrewsduncan.org 250.746.7413 531 Herbert Street (off Government)





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earth.”

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Cowichan Grace Church

First Nations ChurchSunday Service – 11am

Pastor: Joey Cho250.732.5735

[email protected]

5530 River Road, Duncan(behind the Native Gym at the round about)

Welcome All! (Rev 7:9-10)

The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist South Cowichan

A Community of Compassion and Hope

Sunday, May 5th: One Service 10:00 am – Holy Communion

with Bishop James Cowan

Nourish Your Mind... Nurture Your Spirit

3295 Cobble Hill Rd., Cobble Hill Office 250-743-3095

www.stjohnscobblehill.ca


Don BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

A black Ford F350 pick-up truck that hit two hydro poles knocked out power in the Shawnigan Lake area

late Saturday night.But no one witnessed the acci-

dent and police were initially led to believe a red Ford Ranger truck that struck the downed power line had caused the incident.

The confusion occurred after Shawnigan Lake RCMP and the Shawnigan Lake Volunteer Fire De-partment responded to an accident at the corner of Cameron Taggart and Shawnigan Lake Roads just before midnight.

Witnesses told police two males

were observed getting out of the older Ford Ranger truck. They were overheard saying ‘Let’s get out of here’ or words to that effect.

Sgt. Rob Webb indicated while police were looking for the pickup as described by witnesses, the driver called from a nearby pub, saying he had only hit the downed power line and did not cause the destruction.

The black pick-up was subsequent-ly located down a steep embank-ment by a Shawnigan firefighter. No one was inside.

South Island RCMP Dog Ser-vices was contacted. The scent was tracked for a distance when police learned the female driver was picked up while walking down the road.

“Investigators on scene advise there is no way she should have walked away from this accident,

barefoot no less,’’ Webb indicated. “The impact was so great the truck’s battery landed 40 to 50 feet away from the vehicle. The driver of this accident caused thousands of dollars in damage, including two Hydro poles, a Shaw (Cable) pole and a private resident’s fence.’’

The 35-year-old female was located about four hours later in the Cobble Hill area. She is charged with dan-gerous operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident.

The driver will appear in Duncan Provincial Court June 11 to face those charges.

Witnesses saw the red truck hit the power line and originally thought that driver was responsible. The in-vestigation into the crash of the red Ranger is continuing and no charges have been laid.

“RCMP remind folks that should they be involved in an accident to

call RCMP right away and remain on the scene,’’ commented Webb.

Shawni-gan Lake RCMP are surprised a woman liter-ally walked away from this crash.courtesy RCMP

Power-outage accident scene briefly confounds RCMP investigators

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By the way, did you hear:

• Apologies to Gretchen Hartley and the folks at Cowichan Valley Hospice for an error in last week’s Hike For Hospice story. The event

starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. And if any-one is wondering, hikers don’t actually hike to the summit of Mount Tzouhalem, but rather follow the rolling trails that circle Providence Farm.

• Duncan’s Silverfern Clinic may have ended its days as a downtown walk-in medical clinic, but it is about to enjoy a health care rebirth. Acupuncturist, nutritionist and herbalist Tobi Panter, naturopathic Dr. Daisey Kent and certi-� ed bodyworker Lindsay Campa have launched the Silverfern Integrated Community Health Clinic in Dr. Stephen Faulkner’s old space. They will be hosting an open house May 9.

• Respected Coast Salish elder Willie Seymour hosted the � rst in a series of Hul’qumi’num Immersion Classes April 26. Meaghan Cham-pion —who is helping pull the Darin George idea together — is looking for Cowichan and non-Cowichan families that want to sponsor a Cowichan child at a cost of $20 per student per session. For more, call 778-440-1102.

• Feel like Twistin’ the Night Away? Ken Lavigne invites you to St. Joseph School’s

11th-annual fundraising dinner, dance and live auction featuring: a sock hop theme and Chevy Ray and the Finns Saturday at the school. For ticket info call 250-246-3191.

• Chemainus Secondary School students are celebrating being recognized for their efforts after winning the B.C. Green Games Second-ary School Energy Prize for their excellence in greening their school. Members of the Che-mainus Secondary Green Team include Claire Saunders, Victoria Morgan, Hannah Holmes, Chelsea Quist and more, under the direction of teacher Nancy Henry.

• Vivi de Graff tells us Island Oak High School —all faculty and students — put on their work boots and gloves on Earth Day to prepare the Community Gardens in Duncan’s Centennial Park, for planting.

• Thrifty Foods, meanwhile, celebrated Earth Day with the expansion of an organic com-posting program in 23 retail locations that has doubled the amount of organic waste collected in participating stores, since being launched in August, general manager Jim Dores tells us.

Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send me a quick email at [email protected]. We’d love to spread the word.

Take hospice hike a little earlier Valley peopleName: Ashlee De MeesterOccupation: sales, theatre and

being awesomeAge: 25Hometown: Edmonton, ABIf you get a chance go see: Life

of Pi — it will make you thinkRight now I am reading: The

Zombie Survival Guide — pre-paring for the future

I’m listening to: The Muse and Fun

At least once everyone should: ride the Halloween train at the forest museum

Most people don’t know I: am a trained hairdresser

Proudest or happiest moment: watching my brother-in-law sing at the music festival

Most embarrassing moment: four-year-old, in ballet, dressed as a cat, wiggling my tale in front of the audience too long

If I was appointed queen of the valley I would: get rid of the $2 parking in front of the Garage

Before I die: I want to have a long summer in Hawaii surfi ng

Words I live by: your ignorance is more dangerous than my pitbull

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Jean Jordan needs community spirit more than ever right now.

That is to help save a local walk for ovarian cancer. She’s been fighting the disease for two years.

“At this point, I’m having trouble and not knowing where to turn really,” said Jordan, who desperately needs a sponsor for the event that would take place September 8 at the Co-wichan Sportsplex.

Jordan normally takes on most of the grunt work of organizing the

Walk of Hope, but her cancer, which had been in remission, has recently returned, meaning she suspects she will be un-dergoing chemotherapy treatments at that time.

Duncan’s Curves was on board as a sponsor last year, but unfortu-nately this year decided not to continue with its support, explained Jordan.

“I am looking for a group or business to help put on the walk,” she outlined in an email.

“It’s just such a worthy cause, and it’s really about promoting early detection and aware-ness.”

She also needs bodies

to take on the work of staging the event, includ-ing volunteers to help sign people in on walk day.

Costs are minimal, and may only include rent for the track and insurance, she added.

And, of course, she needs participants, too.

“I strongly urge people to sign up on the website for the team they want to walk for or with.”

Anyone willing to help with sponsorship or vol-unteering can call Jordan at 250-748-3950.

For more walk infor-mation, go to ovarian-cancerwalkofhope.ca.

courtesy Jean JordanCowichan’s Ovarian Cancer Walk is in danger of not happening this year without more volunteer help and a new sponsor.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3685

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DATE: Thursday, May 9, 2013PLACE: Kerry Park Recreation Centre, McLean Room

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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3685 proposes to amend South Cowichan Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3510 applicable to Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat, Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake and Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill. The purpose of the proposed amendment bylaw is to re-designate the portion of the property within Electoral Area A from Rural Resource to Industrial. The portion within Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake is currently designated Industrial.

Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3686 and 3687 propose to amend Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat Zoning Bylaw No. 2000 and Electoral Area B – Shawnigan Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 985, by creating a new Zone – the Rural Transition Light Industrial Zone, and rezoning Lot B, District Lot 214, Malahat District, Plan VIP78588 (subject property shown outlined below with a solid black line) from F-1 (Primary Forestry) to the proposed Rural Transition Light Industrial Zone, which would permit a variety of light industrial uses.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3688 proposes to amend the DRAFT South Cowichan Zoning Bylaw No. 3520, by creating a new zone – the Rural Transition Light Industrial Zone, and rezoning Lot B, District Lot 214, Malahat District, Plan VIP78588 (subject property shown outlined below with a solid black line) from I-1 (Light Industrial 1) and RUR-1 (Rural Resource 1) to I-1F (Rural Transition Light Industrial), which would permit a variety of light industrial uses.

The purpose of Amendment Bylaws No. 3685, 3686, 3687, and 3688 is to permit light industrial uses on the property.

At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, written comments on the Bylaws may be faxed to 250-746-2621, e-mailed to [email protected], or mailed and/or deposited at the Regional District offices up to 4:30 p.m. on the day of hearing. For further information, please call Rachelle Rondeau, Planner I, Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620.

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Cowichan’s Bill Jones knows a thing or two about what

makes a good recipe book.

And it might have something to do with the mere fact he’s published several of his own cook-books and owns more than 2,000 recipe books by other authors.

It also stands to reason why the local chef and author based out of Cowichan’s Deer holme Farm was chosen as a judge for Taste Canada’s Food Writing Awards.

Jones found out he’d been chosen as a judge for this year’s set of awards, in particular for the Single Subject Cookbooks cat-egory, in February.

He had two weeks to make his initial picks of his favourite books, which are all reviewed by a panel of judges, who eventually dwindle the 50 contestants down to 10 before picking a winner.

“It’s been interesting

and a lot of fun,” said Jones of his judging duties. “And it’s always nice to take a pause to see what the industry’s up to.”

The Food Writing Awards is an evolution of the former Canadian Culinary Book Awards. These annual awards continue to recognize and celebrate superior writing and publishing throughout Canada’s culinary world.

They also honour one book in each of the following categories, both in English and in French: General Cook-books, Single-Subject Cookbooks, Regional/Cultural Cookbooks and Culinary Narratives.

Winning authors and their publishers receive recognition through: media outreach; market-ing partnerships with Canadian publishers; a paid awards event in November; a trophy to commemorate winning a Gold Award; ongo-ing partnerships with Canadian media outlets, retailers, and sponsors, along with Taste Canada

sticker templates for the winning books.

“It is an honour to be charged with this impor-tant venture by the Taste Canada — The Food Writing Awards Com-mittee,” Jones said in a press release. “We share a common desire to encourage the develop-ment, use, and recogni-tion of fine Canadian writing in the world of food and beverage. I will enjoy the experience this

year knowing I too may soon face the judges.”

Jones is pumped about his most recent publica-tion The Deerholme Mushroom Book.

“Hopefully it will make the following year’s round of contestants,” he said.

His former publication, Chef’s Salad, won in 2004’s World Gourmand Best Single Subject Book (English Language) division.

courtesy Bill JonesThe Deerholme Mushroom Book is the latest effort from Cowichan chef Bill Jones.

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Sibling rivalry hasn’t soured a new-found love of painting for two local sisters.

Donna Erickson and older sister Linda Hohenacker will show their

watercolour-brush talents at the upcoming Cherry Point Artists’ show in St. Peter’s church hall.

Erickson said older sister Hohenacker — both from Red Deer, Alberta — encouraged her to join the creative club last fall.

Now both are now on watercolours.“I love to create things, and now that I have

more time in my life, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said long-time local real-estate agent Erickson, 60.

Streetscapes and buildings are her passion.“I typically paint from pictures from friends

who’ve travelled: Spain, beach scenes from Cuba, and also of France.”

Erickson aims to exhibit several pieces in CPA’s big spring show complemented by clay work by the Cowichan Potters.

Hohenacker has four works ready for the show.

“I’ll have an old hotel in Oregon, an archway in England, a window of pots in Sacramento, and some hills in Joshua Tree National Park.”

She painted for a couple of years before joining CPA, and praised its members and workshops.

“They’re very encouraging. Many people have years of experience; they’re very helpful and inspire you to do more.”

Erickson agreed. “People are all willing to help and encourage you to carry on.”

Hohenacker cited Van Gogh as her favourite artist.

“I like his colours,” she said, naming yellow and turquoise as favourites.

“My aim is to make paintings bright and colourful,” she said of trying to control the � ow of watercolour on paper “to help make the painting.”

The pair applauded patron feedback to art-ists of all skills.

“I’m interested in hearing what other people see in (hung works),” said Hohenacker, 61, a former software-� rm project leader.

“You look at your paintings so long and only see the critical things. It’s encouraging seeing what people like in your work.

“It’s a big step to put it in front of people.”Erickson called the display “wonderful” after

being taken with local talent.“It’s a lovely opportunity to see what people

in the valley can actually do.”

Your ticketWhat: Cherry Point Artists’ and Cowichan

Potters’ Spring ShowWhen: May 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Where: St. Peter’s-Quamichan church hallTickets: Free

Peter W. RuslandSisters Donna Erickson (left) and Linda Hohenacker with watercolours bound for Cherry Point Artists’ big spring show May 4 and 5 at St. Peter’s church hall.

Cherry Point Artists: Sisters show-casing work together in annual show

Watercolours splashed all over this friendly artistic sibling rivalry

ON STAGE

Peter Katz and Emma-Lee combine forces for Duncan showThe folk-roots stylings of Peter Katz. The

alt-country sounds of Emma-Lee.They intertwine tonight in Duncan during

a double bill performance at the Duncan Garage Showroom.

“Both are singer/songwriters with many credits to their names, be it JUNO or Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations,

multiple fi lm and TV placements or sold-out shows,” promoter Longevity John Falkner said. “Between the two of them, they’ve got it covered.”

Each artist will perform their own material, sometimes accompanied by the other, as well as some unexpected covers and new originals, which they will perform together.

“You meet a lot of other artists on the road, and while many of them are great, every now and then you come across one with whom you share an extra-special kin-ship,” said Katz in a media release.

Tickets are $20 door, $15 advance. Call 250-748-7246.

The show starts at 8 p.m.


The perceived demons of rock ‘n’ roll were well exorcized long before this week’s Cowichan Theatre teen musical At The Hop.

While some Cowichan parents back in the ‘50s may have seen the songs of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry as pushing evils of sex and drugs, the perception of rock ‘n’ roll evolved into a fun-loving social soundtrack as other styles pushed the envelope.

That’s heard in Hop, penned by Duncan Christian School teacher Greg Hollett, helped by students Jacob Day and Tyus Bro.

“This play’s modelled on Happy Days, and Grease,” said Hollett, who wrote Hop with vintage hits in mind.

“It’s the reverse of the idea of rock ‘n’ roll was the devil. This shows sometimes we’re lonely, but never alone.”

Hops’ plot — backed by Tamarae Alyward’s live stage band — pivots on students holding fundraiser sock hops to help their struggling mill town.

Leads include big-hearted punk Dex (Alan Park), and young lovers Susie and Ricky (Chantal Bouchard, Day).

“They have to overcome the odds and their parents, to allow their relationship to bloom,” Hollett explained.

Bouchard, 17, wasn’t around in the ‘50s but basically backed senior Frances Hilder’s memories of those rollicking times.

Hilder, the mother of choreographer Bobbi Morris, shared her memories with the kids to help them prepare.

“When I turned 16,” she writes, “for Christ-mas, my mother bought me an LP album of a

singer named Buddy Knox.“I played that record over and over. I met my

husband at our high school dance, and he said he had the best record you could ever hear: it was Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets.

“Everyone my age seemed to be singing and jiving to that, and it was on every radio sta-tion,” she says, noting kids hung out in jukebox cafes.

“For us, Bill Haley was the beginning of the change in musical taste...it seemed to be what de� ned us as the wholesome, innocent teenag-ers we all were.”

So to Bouchard, it seemed the ‘50s were good times backed by ‘rock n’ roll dancing — as taught by Morris.

“There was lots of dancing, and the music had lots of energy to do it,” Bouchard said.

Park, 16, honed his Fonzie-type character by watching TV’s Happy Days.

“I wish there was still sock hops now,” he said, noting today’s dance music can be “toned down” or really wild.

“Rock ‘n’ roll had it right in the middle of the spectrum.”

Alyward said Hop’s music — played by teachers and pupils — “goes with the dancing

so perfectly.”Morris was stoked students liked learning

jive, swing and other moves familiar to her mom, Hilder.

“Dancing and music brings people together, and memories are attached to music.

“Kids may not be in the same social group, but they’re brought together in an artistic ef-fort, and see each other as equals.”Your ticketWhat: At the HopWhen: May 3 and 4, 7:30 p.m.Where: Cowichan TheatreTickets: $16, $12 students. Call 250-748-7529

Forging fresh memories of that good-time rock ‘n’ rollAt The Hop: Original Duncan Chris-tian School play rocks around the clock

Peter W. Rusland Adara Atsma and Tyus Bro during dance moves for Duncan Christian School’s original ‘50s musical At The Hop.

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Show: To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, the U-Fix It Bikeworks and Youth Artworks is presenting their fi fth annual free Art Show, May 1 to 17 at 51 Trunk Rd.

All Candidates Debate: at the Cowichan Theatre, 7 p.m.

Emma Lee/Peter Katz at the Duncan Garage Showroom: Alt-country, roots, 8 p.m. $20 at the door, $15 advance, 330 Duncan St.

ThursdayCherry Point Artists Annual

Spring Show: At St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All Candidates Debate: South Cowichan Chamber, Cobble Hill Hall, 7 p.m.

Mill Bay Farmers Market: at Mill Bay Shopping Centre, 2 to 7 p.m.

Triple P Pre-Teen Parenting Program: at Margaret Moss Health Centre, 6:30 p.m., strategies to help parents improve communication, and manage common challenges with their children

Lords Kitchener at the Duncan Garage Showroom: Indie band, 8 p.m. $12 at the door, $10 advance, 330 Duncan St.

Year to Learn Showcase Event: at Bench Elementary, 7 p.m. $5 (cash or by cheque, payable to Cowichan District Teachers Association). Call 250-732-4482 or email [email protected] to reserve.

FridayCherry Point Artists Annual

Spring Show: at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.

The Brentwood College School dance showcase “Dreams”: at T. Gil Bunch Theatre 7:30 p.m. Charity benefi t for all ages. Tickets $7.

Acoustic Jam at Twisted Sisters Tearoom: in Chemainus, 7 p.m.

Never Shoot a Stampede Queen at the Duncan Garage Showroom: Play, 8 p.m. $18 at the door, $15 advance, 330 Duncan St.

Triple P Pre-Teen Parenting Program: Strategies to help parents improve communica-tion, and manage common challenges, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Margaret Moss Health Cen-tre. Website: www.triplepvip.ca for info.

SaturdayQMS Alumni Weekend: Straw-

berry tea, banquet dinner and OOMA AGM. Queen Marga-ret’s School Founders’ Hall, 660 Brownsey Ave., $10 to $25, 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. www.qms.bc.ca for info.

Kids Learn to Fish Day: Activi-ties to introduce children and their families to the sport of fi shing, environmental aware-ness and enjoyment of nature. At Chemainus Lake, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cowichan Consort Youth Concert: “Featuring Our Youth”

concert will be presented at 7:30 pm at the Christian Reformed Church 930 Trunk Rd., Duncan.

St. Joseph’s 11th Annual Dinner, Dance and Live Auction: Twistin’ The Night Away

featuring Chevy Ray and the Finns. Doors at 5:30 p.m., tickets $30 advance, $35 at the door. 250-246-3191 for info.

In Bloom Wildfl ower Festival At The Cowichan Garry Oak Pre-serve: Hayrides, face‐painting and crafts, nature photogra-phy tips and a native plant sale. 1241 Maple Bay Rd., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spring Sale at St. Michael and All Angels’ Church: Mill Street, Chemainus, 10 a.m. to noon. Plants and gardening articles, crafts, bake table. Coff ee, tea and muffi ns available.

Chemainus Hospital Day Tea: at Chemainus Legion Hall, 1 to 4 p.m., by donation.

Cowichan Valley Rhododen-dron Society’s Giant Garden Fair: at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Extreme Savings Night: a coupon tip and money savings seminar, a major fundraiser for the New Life Youth Bolivia Team. Tickets available in ad-

vance at the New Life Church offi ce, by email: [email protected]. or at the door.

Say NO to the Tarps! Fundrais-er Kick-off: at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre to repair the Museum Pier Pod roofs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.


SundayHike for Hospice: at Provi-

dence Farm, 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome. Complementary barbecue lunch or a treatment in the Wellness Room (by donation). To register, call 250-701-4242.

South Cowichan Farmers Market: At The Crossroads Centre, 4485 Trans-Canada Highway at Koksilah Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: Saxophonist Wayne Kozak of Powder Blues Band fame fronts an all-star quartet on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. as part of a new weekly jazz series.


MondayCowichan Valley Arthritis

Support Group Meeting: at St. John’s Anglican Church, Duncan, 1 to 3 p.m.

All Candidates Debate: Arbu-tus Ridge, 1:30 p.m.

Gals Who Write Songs at the Duncan Garage Showroom: Indie band, 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door, 330 Duncan St.

TuesdayAll Candidates Debate: Lake

Cowichan, 824 South Shore Rd., 7 p.m.

Making Sense of Discipline: Matraea Centre, 170 Craig St,, 7:45 p.m., $125 per person. Video course and discussion group, www.matcentre.ca for more info.

Dress Rehearsal at the Duncan Garage Showroom: Open mike night, 8 p.m. $5 at the door, 330 Duncan St.

Peter W. RuslandLorna Bradford of the Second Cowichan Brownies has been mak-ing the rounds selling cookies at $5 a box to help support the youth leadership organization.

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Wednesday, May 1, 201320 Cowichan News Leader PictorialA20 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Wed, May 1, 2013

Norma BeatriceBellamy

(nee McKinlay)November 26, 1921 -

April 1, 2013

It is with a great deal of sadness that our family announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, Norma.

Norma was predeceased by her husband Arthur, (Feb.. 2005) and her daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Paquette (2002).

Born of pioneer parents in Youngstown, A1berta, Norma was the elder daughter of 4 boys and 4 girls. Norma and Art married in 1941 in Bonnyville, AB and farmed in that area until the call of the west took them to Terrace in May of 1956.

They lived in Terrace until 1973 when they retired to Kelowna. Mother worked first at Traveller’s cafe and then the Terrace Co-op where she stayed for 6 years only leaving to help Art run Art’s Chevron Service. Mother operated a small coffee shop attached to Art’s garage. She was known for her wonderful pies, her laughter and her welcoming personality to her local customers, travellers and neighbours of Lakelse Lake Road.

Mother played softball for years and helped establish the Terrace Sr. women’s softball team in Terrace. She was also an avid bowler.

Upon moving to Westbank, Norma developed a ceramics studio where she taught many the art of ceramics. They lived for several years in Armstrong before moving to Nanaimo where Art and Norma finally really retired in 2002 where Art left us in 2005. Norma then moved to live in Lake Co-wichan for severa1 years before returning to Terrace to be with family in 2011.

Norma will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was the last of her siblings to depart to a better place.

Norma leaves to mourn her elder daughter Elsie Bellamy; son Larry (Laurelle) Bellamy and daughter Carol Tencza.

May she rest in peace in the joy of reunion with her many family members who predeceased her.

HARDING, Paul L. Oct. 24, 1938 – Apr. 24, 2013

After a lengthy illness, Paul Harding died peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. He was born in Vancouver, B.C. but has resided in Duncan, B.C. since 1997. Paul is survived by his wife Shirley Harding, who will always cherish the many memories of their 23 years a s a loving couple. Mourning the loss of their dear Dad are Lori (Gary) Withell, Wendy (Darren) Lucas

and John (Lori) Harding. His grandchildren Kaeli, Luc, Merrisa, Ashley, Troy and Jackson will sorely miss Grandpa and his stories!

Paul’s family was extended upon his 2nd marriage to include Reg, Kathy, Robyn and Ryleigh Gillespie of Langley, and Krista (Bryan) Petkau of Chilliwack, Jeff, Diane, Al and Steve Gillespie of Kamloops, B.C. and Kelly Schindle of Duncan, B.C. and her son Tony of Pt. Coquitlam, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Irene Harding and sister LuAnn. Paul leaves to mourn his passing the remaining Owen, Fox and Harding families as well as many of his friends. His hunting buddies Lorne Fleming, Bob Peel and Brian Smith always held a special place in his heart (and his stories!)

After a brief stint in the Navy, Paul joined B.C. Hydro in 1961. His career as a Hydro electrician began in Bridge River and took him to Burnaby, Chilliwack, and finally to the Keough Substation in Port Hardy, where he retired in 1997. Throughout his life, Paul was an artist. His seascapes and ‘boat’ water colors were a favourite of family and customers alike. He was both a student and a teacher, instilling in others the passion both he and Shirley shared. For 16 years he was a member of the Maple Bay Painters in Duncan.

A special thank you goes out from Shirley and the rest of Paul’s family to the staff of the Royal Jubilee Hospital Acute Mental Care Facility for taking such loving care of him during the last few months and especially for their wish to be there to help him in his final journey.

There will be a Celebration of Paul’s life on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 2 to 5 pm at the Cowichan Valley Inn, in Duncan, B.C. Please come and share your stores of Paul. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer Association of B.C. in Paul’s memory.

GUTEMAR - Edith Sylvia(nee Pylvänäinen)

Born March 20, 1921 in Mikkeli, Finland, passed away peacefully April 25, 2013 in Victoria, BC. Pre-deceased (2002) by Sven, her husband, Edith is lovingly remembered by: sister-in-law, Kirsti; Children: Jyrki, Rita, Gunnell; grandchildren: Christian, Kajsa, Stefan, Mieka; great-grandchildren: Ebony, Autumn, Seija, Toby, Julian, Ethan and Oscar born Sunday;

many nieces, nephews; the Olanders, Virolainens and other devoted friends.

WWII found Edith in the secretarial pool on the Russian front. In Victoria she first nursed at the Jubilee Hospital and then became a realtor, helping many young families purchase their first home. In the early 60’s she brought the Swedish smorgasbord and Lucia celebrations to Victoria. She was an ardent adventurer and lived her life to the fullest exploring Scandinavia, Canada and Mexico. Her enthusiasm for life, love of nature and animals combined with the tenacity, determination and inner strength of Finnish “Sisu” inspired all. With Edith, every day was an adventure! She will be missed.

Mom will be laid to rest at Shawnigan Lake, a place that holds many family memories. Please join us for a Celebration of Edith’s Life on Friday, May 24th at 1:00pm at the Norway House, 1110 Hillside.

Heartfelt thanks go to the staff of Glengarry Hospital for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on her behalf to the BC SPCA or online at canadahelps.org. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.

McCall’s of Victoria, BC(250-385-4465)

WILTON, David Michael,59yrs of Duncan, BC.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David M. Wilton on Sunday, April 21, 2013. David was born in Toronto, Ont. on Sept.5, 1953 to the late Joe and Mary Lou Wilton.David is survived by his loving wife Christine Wilton, sisters Diana (Sim) and Jo Ann (Randy), daughters Andrea (Mike), Shannon (Andrew), his eight grandchildren, extended family

in Ontario and British Columbia, many close friends, and his beloved pets.David retired from Canada Post where he worked as a mail carrier for 36 years. He enjoyed many things throughout his life especially diving, swimming, the company of close friends, family, and spending time with his dog Mason. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date at the family’s request. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to your local Spca.

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WIKKERINK, GladysMarch 29, 1942 ~ April 29, 2013

On April 29, 2013, our Heavenly Father called back to Himself our devoted wife, Mom, and Oma, Gladys Wikkerink (Joustra), at the age of 71 years.

She is survived by loving husband, Hank; 3 children: Nicole (Kevin) Tolsma, Matthew (Maria) Wikkerink and Karen Wikkerink; 8 grandchildren: Reuben, Nathaniel, Julie, Olivia,

and Adam Tolsma and Luke, Noah, and Sofia Wikkerink.

Gladys was born in The Netherlands before immigrating to Canada with her family. She has since lived in Ontario and B.C. Her greatest joy was to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ, willingly giving of her time and talents to many service organizations in the Cowichan Valley and Lower Mainland. She loved gardening, walking through nature, camping, knitting and reading. She reveled in God’s love.

Memorial Service will be held at Duncan Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethesda Christian Association.

1 Corinthians 2:9 “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

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Wikkerink, GladysMarch 29, 1942 ~ April 29, 2013

On April 29, 2013, our Heavenly Father called back to Himself our devoted wife, Mom, and Oma, Gladys Wikkerink (Joustra), at the age of 71 years.

She is survived by loving husband, Hank; 3 children: Nicole (Kevin) Tolsma, Matthew (Maria) Wikkerink and Karen Wikkerink; 8 grandchildren: Reuben, Nathaniel, Julie, Olivia,

and Adam Tolsma and Luke, Noah, and Sofia Wikkerink.

Gladys was born in The Netherlands before immigrating to Canada with her family. She has since lived in Ontario and B.C. Her greatest joy was to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ, willingly giving of her time and talents to many service organizations in the Cowichan Valley and Lower Mainland. She loved gardening, walking through nature, camping, knitting and reading. She reveled in God’s love.

Memorial Service will be held at Duncan Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethesda Christian Association.

1 Corinthians 2:9 “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacebc.comH.W. Wallace

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ABRAHAMS60th Wedding Anniversary

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MAY MASSAGE Special $30-1/2hr, $50-1hr, $65-1 1/2hr. Call or text 250-510-1963

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.


BURIAL PLOTS

2 Burial plots at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. Incl. is a bronze plate which covers both plots & the opening & closing of the plots. $5000. (250) 746-5843

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIR $200 cord. Arbutus is available. Split & delivered, locally. End cuts, $75/load. (250) 510-0412.

SEASONED fi rewood, 1 cord split and delivered. $200/cord. Phone 250-701-1964.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

BRAND NEW in box Buffalo Dental machine. Never used. $350 obo, bought for $600. Call (778)422-1909 after 6pm.

GENERAL INTERNATIONAL cast iron 1 HP 14” wood Bandsaw, never used, $739 new, sell $500 fi rm. Call (250)749-4780.

H.O. SCALE Model Train, 4-6-4 Hudson, made by Rivas-si & track. (250)758-5073


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

Tool SALE 25% Off! Bicy-cles, video games $5, Nike golf clubs, cell phones for Telus, Rogers and Fido, vin-tage Sansui power amp, pressure washers, paint sprayers, ladders, netbooks, 950 W generator.Many more deals in store!430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

CHAINSAWS WANTED: Used Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws and parts wanted, running or not. Top dollar paid for Stihl 066 saws and parts. 250-748-5427.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

PIANO APARTMENT sized- “ N o r d h e i n e r - H e i n t z m a n ” comes with bench, $500. Call (250)753-5650.

VIOLINS, one Adult & one child. Also, 3/4 size Cello. Very, very nice condition. Please call (250)701-2035.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY

with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,

2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake,

in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Comfortable, Cozy 2bdrm, 980sq.ft in 55+ Mobile Park. 6 appli’s, furniture. Lrg vine cov-ered deck, fruit trees, garden space. Reduced to $70,000. Move in! 250-754-6436

CUSTOM HOME on 3 acres in Cedar (potential subdividable). 1650sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2baths, HW fl oors, oak kitchen w/tile fl oor, sun room, greenhouse, pond. 31’x26’ shop, 3pc bath, partial kitchen (potential suite). $525,000. (250)722-2199 or [email protected]

ESTATE SALE: Grandma’s condo. 2BR, 2 bath, 5 appl, in-suite laundry. Top fl oor with 2 balconies, South West vista. Great location in a well-run adult bldg. Walk to everything in Duncan. Offers invided on $139,000. 250-743-2174

MUST SEE FLOAT HOME!

Fully rebuilt, certifi ed, fl oat home for sale. 2 bdrm, 2 storey, 1 1/2 bath, new

decks, rails, soffi t, & fascia. 100% surveyed and

approved by a marine engineer

(documents available)Only $191,600Located at Maple Bay

Marina, by appointment only.info@bcfl oathomeforsale.comwww.bcfl oathomeforsale.com

(250)732-6260

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

DUNCAN (Kody Place, 6135 Ryall Rd. Unit 18) 3 bdrmTownhouse, 2 bath, fencedbackyard, close to all amenities, near bus stop,$195,000 obo. Please call(250)923-0784.

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

NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots forSale Excellent Climate Nearthe Atlantic Ocean. ThreeBedroom House for Sale orRent Visit us online at:www.sawmilllanding.com or [email protected], call1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-328-4338.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

AVAIL IMMED. Duncan (In-dustrial area), spacious 1bdrm + den upper, in suiteW/D, F/S, storage. Suits re-sponsible tenant, N/S, N/P,refs req’d, $750. 250-746-7389

CENTRAL DUNCAN- Lovely 1 BDRM suites in seniorsoriented building, heat includ-ed. NS/NP, $625 mo. Pleasecall Art at 250-746-7241.

CENTRAL LOCATION, Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms, bal-cony, F/S, heat & hot water,parking, pet considered, $550-$875/mo. Call 250-748-7764.

CHEMAINUS: 55+ Seniorbuilding, 1 bdrm. No pets, Nosmoking. $556 & $535/mo.Avail now. 250-246-4221

COBBLE HILL- Bright 2 BdrmApartment, 5 appls, NP/NS.Avail June 1. $875 heat/hydroincl’d. Call (250)888-3586.

CONDO FOR RENTLarge,immaculate,quiet 2

bedroom condo available in Duncan, bottom fl oor, bright corner unit in an adult orient-

ed 4-plex, wheel chair ac-cessible. Great location!

Within walking distance to shopping & restaurants.

Wood burning fi replace, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S,

dishwasher, lots of storage! Non smoker. No pets.

Available June 1. $850/m. References

required. 250-656-7331

CROFTON- 2 bdrm apt, $750. 5 appls, 2nd fl oor. Referencesrequired, 1 pet considered.N/S preferred. 250-709-1379.

DUNCAN, 2 bdrm Condo, clean & quiet, new laminatefl oors & paint, 5 appls, N/S, nodogs, $800 mo + utils. Call(250)537-2824.

DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. N/S,NP. $795. Apr 1. 250-746-1019,250-746-4509, after 6pm

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

RETIRED CARPENTER wants to do small jobs and in-stallations in your home. Call Jack 250-709-9965

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING, profes-sionally trained, $20/hr. Tama-ra (250)715-8275

I CLEAN ‘TILL YOU BEAM! Spring is here, so don’t miss out on the nice weather by be-ing stuck inside cleaning! 50% off fi rst visit. Please call Moni-ca for your free quote & con-sultation 250-732-4423

CONTRACTORS

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

ELECTRICAL

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

FENCING

WE’RE ON THE WEB


GARDENING

AFFORDABLE & QUALITYGuaranteed, Pruning,

lawn care maintenance, Spring cleanup

design & installation. Organic Gardening.

Ph. Nazim (250)732-7758Book your lawn

maintenance now! Visit us at

www.nazimgardens.com

DALE’S YARD Maintenance, south Cowichan area. Lawn cutting & yard cleanup, etc. 250-510-1904 250-743-1225

HANDYPERSONS

JOE’S HOME REPAIRS

& PAINTING 30 yr’s Experience

We fi x everythingNo HST

250-748-5062

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 597-8335yourdeliveryguy.ca

DELIVERIESHAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

GARBAGE CAN Dan Hauling & Free Scrap Metal Removal Over 250kg 250-508-0679


HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Duncan Day Labour Inc.provides a dependable,

hardworking team of labourers with all different types of experience and skills that will meet your needs. Flat hourly rates.

www.duncandaylabour.com(250) 510-2303

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com1.877.835.6670

TOTAL RENOVATIONSCarpenter will do additions,

Carports, Decks, Siding, Windows, Doors, Flooring,

Painting, Concrete, Roofi ng, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing

“You Name It”“We Do It”

(250)748-9150

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washingMill Bay/Duncan250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

LANDSCAPING

PETTER’S YARD Care. 25 yrs exp. Total yard care, pressure washing. Call 250-748-9775.


PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTER No Job Too Small

25 years experienceSeniors discount

Call 250-246-0248

Small Island Painting

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES.

(250) 667-1189

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

STUCCOAny size job

Free estimates

RICK’SSTUCCOING LTD

250-749-4362STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.

TREE SERVICES

LIBRA TREE for all your tree care needs. 70’ aerial lift, chip-per. Insured, Certifi ed Aborist Hazard Tree Assessor, Grant Haynes, (250)748-4449

Service Directory

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial 23Wed, May 1, 2013 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial A23

FOR LEASE3100 SQ. FT. PRIME LOCATION

Great commercial lease opportunity located at a high visibility corner close to downtown Duncan. Ample on site and street parking available. The space is fully finished and is suitable to be divided into a smaller and larger area. High ceilings, un-obstructed floor space coupled with existing offices/treatment rooms make this an ideal location for a growing dance school, medical clinic, veterinarian hospital, etc... as there is also a large open reception area. This prime lease space has been fully occupied for over ten years and will be available July 1st (possibly sooner). Rent is negotiable for the right tenant. For more information or to view please call

250.710.4487

TOWNHOUSES

3 BDRM Townhouse, clean & freshly painted, 1.5 bath, F/S, drapes, WD hookup. Sundeck, lots of parking, quiet, near hospital, cheap to heat. Avail now. N/P. $850./mo. Call 250-748-7992, 250-748-2727, 250-709-4825.

DUNCAN: Spacious 3 bdrm town house, laminate fl oors, new windows, siding, updated kitchen, 5 appl. lrg rec/ media room, 1 1/2 baths, close to schools, hospital & trails. N/S small pets considered. Avail. imm. $975/m. 250-746-4648.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

DUNCAN- 1 bdrm condo. Bright & clean, main fl oor. Well maintained & quiet building on McKinstry. Large bdrm w/extra storage. Ensuite laundry. Walking distance to shopping & University. 5 appls, N/S. Parking. Near by storage lock-er. May 1 (possibly sooner) $775. Will consider Rent to Own. Start building equity to-day! Call 250-701-0808.

DUNCAN: $625 / 1br Apt for rent. This older Apt is above the Mediquip building in Dun-can. It is next to 49th Parallel Grocery Store and less than a block from CDH. Tenant must provide 3 ref., DD and 12 post dated cheques. Water is cov-ered however tenant must reg-ister for Hydro. Lots of stairs in and no W/D hook up. This Apt in not suitable for kids or dogs. Comes with fridge and stove. Call 250 710-4070.

NEW KITCHEN2 bdrms, new laminate fl oors, new appliances $725 mo. 1 bdrm, 2nd fl oor $595 mo. Near

Mall & Aquatic Centre.On bus route.

Heat & H/W incl’d Call 250-748-1304.

PARKLAND PLACE620 Dobson Road250-748-0496 (Art)

250-748-1978 (Sylvia)

FREE heat, hot water, parking. Low hydro.Walking distance to:

shopping, restaurants, Malaspina College,

pubs, Chances Casino.Quiet building with

video security.Adjacent to 27 acres of

parkland including playing fi elds, walking trails, swimming holes

and fi shing.

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & li-noleum, window cover-ings, fi replace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR Has a new look!

Renovated, fresh paint & TLC throughout. Clean quiet building close to Beverly

Corners & University. Includes heat & hot water.

No pets. 1 bdrm suite $590(250)748-3729

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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

RENTALS

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

GREAT VALUE for single or quiet couple. $475 for fur-nished 37 FT 2 BDRM Sand-piper TRAILER. Attractive in-terior, new appliances etc. In gated community on 1/3 acre beside Little Qualicum River. Fire pit, walking trails etc. Beautiful, quiet, serene life-style for the right renter. Re-sponsible, clean, non-smoker. No pets. Email Gordon at [email protected].


---------1000 sq’ - 7000 sq’

Store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors,

ample parking,available now.

---------Please call (250)748-9622

to view

COMMERCIALProperty For Lease5840 Clements St.

(off James St.) DuncanLarge, fl at, paved commercial lot measuring 120’ x 59’. Lot completely fenced with large

rolling locking gate. Furnished offi ce building (12’ x 26’) & separate storage container (19’ x 8’) on property. Very

close to new VIU. Zoned C3. Available Apr. 1, 2013 $950/mo. negotiable

250-701-3062, lv messageOFFICE SPACE for lease in downtown Cobble Hill. $515 For details call (250)743-1450

COTTAGES

CROFTON, NEW small 330 sq ft cottage, 3 pc bath, kit./liv-ing rm combined, overlooks beautiful garden, steps to ocean, sm dog cons, no cats, N/S, no partiers, suit 1 person. $600 utils incl. (250)246-9550

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

3 BDRM duplex, 3 bath, W/D hookup. N/S, N/P. 1 (250) 748-2892

CONDO FOR RENTQuiet 2 bedroom condo available in Duncan, top

fl oor, bright corner unit in an adult oriented building with

deck. New fl ooring and paint. Wood burning fi re-

place, in-suite washer/dryer, F/S, dishwasher. Close to town on bus route. Non

smoker. No pets. Available May/June. $850/m. References

required. 250-656-7331

DUNCAN, 3 Bdrm suite, incl F/S,W/D. Refs req. $800+util. 250-748-7808 leave msg.

DUNCAN, Walk to town, Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s. Fenced back yard. NS/NP. $1275 incl’s util. Avail now. 250-748-9059IN TOWN, reno’d 3 Bdrm, 2 bath duplex, FS, WD. $1050, avail now. ALSO, reno’d 2 bdrm duplex, FS, WD $850 250-701-1937 No pets

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

DUNCAN. SMALL 2 bdrm mobile home, Allenby Road Trailer Park. 4 appl’s, Avail. now. Ref’s, no partiers. $600./mo. (250)715-1076.

HOMES FOR RENT

CROFTON: Clean 1 bdrm, close to shops & ocean. $695/m. Phone 250-246-4257

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage with privacy, near town, plus at-tached studio space, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $800 + util. Avail immed. (250) 746-6383 or (250) 510-6383


RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

DUNCAN, 3 bdrm duplex, 1200 sq ft, big yard, close to schools and bus route, avail immed, $900 mo. (250) 748-4730, (250) 753-9571

DUNCAN, 3 or 4 bdrm mobile on 5 acres, close to town, F/S, W/D, 1.5 baths, outbuildings, $1275/m. Avail end of May. (250)510-9442 (250)748-2719

DUNCAN, large newer 2 bdrm, upper fl oor, 3 appl’s, shared laundry. Avail now. $1100 incl’s hydro. Pet consid-ered. Ref’s req. (250)737-1613

MAPLE BAY: 3-4 bdrms, 2 bath, new 14 jet bathtub with blue pearl granite counter top, 2400sq ft. Great new updates! Amazing new kitchen with granite, 5 appls, 2 airtight wood stoves, forced air fur-nace. Private setting. Paved driveway, large pond, large or-chard. $1750. Call 1-780-381-4217

New 2 bdrm custom built house in Shawnigan Lake beautiful private treed yard, short walk to village & bus stop. (250)743-9818

OFFICE/RETAIL

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate offi ces, re-ception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd fl oor, AC,. $1175/mo. 604-820-8929.

DUNCAN: RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease, highway ex-posure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657 or 748-8671

DUNCAN, offi ce/retail, down-town 950 sq.ft. ground fl oor, completely reno’d. Reception area, 3 offi ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929

NOW AVAILABLE

Prime Offi ce Space for lease, Coronation Ave, Duncan. 1000

sqft, parking, wheelchair accessible. (250) 217-1944

[email protected]

PRIME SHOP FRONT- 1000sq ft, $1690/mo inclds hy-dro, garbage, water, etc. 60 Queens Road. Call Ron 250-701-7923.

WANT TO GET NOTICED?Prime retail/offi ce space for

rent in highly visible historical building on corner

of First and Roberts in Ladysmith. 1687 sq. ft.

2 bathrooms, small kitchen, new fl ooring, A/C. Available June 1st. Call 250-245-2277

RV PADS

STORAGE

DANDY MINI Storage on Joan Ave, assorted mini lockers avail: 4x6, $40. 9x20, $215. 7x9, $79. 6x7, $55. Units are heated. Call (250)709-1379.

SUITES, LOWER

1 Bedroom Suite - Maple Bay. Private entrance, insuite W/D, utilities & wireless internet incl. Pet considered. 1 covered parking spot. Non Smoking. Ref & DD req. Avail now. $650/mo. Call: 250-746-8681

DUNCAN (2km south) 1 bdrm spacious, priv entr. F/S, W/D, hydro, cable, internet incld. NON-smoker, no pets. Quiet location. Avail Now. $725. (250)748-5290 after 10am.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

CHEMAINUS: Fully furnished, lg Bachelor, level entry, sep kitchen, new bathroom, all util’s & internet, shared laundry by appt. Absolutely no smok-ing. Quiet creekside home. $595. Avail now. Ref’s 250-210-0683

CHEMAINUS: June 1st - $625 + DD; 1 bdrm - new carpets, N/S, N/P; gr. fl oor with patio. Ref. req. 1 (250)416-0616

COBBLE HILL, 2 bdrm, main fl oor, heat & elec. incl. Newer carpet & paint. No dogs, Ref’s & DD required. $750 mo. Call 250-743-4154

COWICHAN BAY. 1000 sq ft, ocean view, 1 Bdrm, F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $900./mo Hydro, cable, wireless incld. May 1. (250)246-7109, (250)701-1209

DUNCAN, 6128 Pinnacle Rd. 2 bdrm, $1025 or 1 bdrm, $725. incls; W/D, F/S all util’s. NS, NP. May 1. Ref’s req. (250) 748-7119.

DUNCAN (near hospital)- brand new 1 bdrm suite w/stacking W/D, F/S, M/W, quiet area in new subdivision, on bus route. $725. Avail June 1. 250-710-1947.

MILL BAY- 1 bdrm grd level, bright, cheery, quiet, priv ent & prkg. Ocean view, garden, W/D, F/S. N/S. Avail May. 1. $800 mo all inclusive. Ref’s req’d. Call (250)743-8378.

MILL BAY: Bright 1 bdrm ground level suite on scenic acreage. Incls F/S, cable, hy-dro & internet. NS/NP, park-ing & patio, $675. Avail May 1. Call 250-743-2187.

N.CHEMAINUS, STUDIO suite, furn’d or unfurn’d, on 2 acres. $650. inclds heat & hot water. Shared W/D, patio. May 1st. Call (250)246-2393.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE 2-bdrm bsmt, 2000 + sq ft, F/P, hrdwd fl rs, bright & spacious, insuite lndry, priv ent, $850 mo + utils. Avail May. 1. (250)743-7899.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE very nice 2 bdrm, sep ent, F/S, D/W, W/D, woodstove, new paint, NS/NP, avail now, $800 + por-tion of hydro. (250)516-8276.

SUITES, UPPER

2 APARTMENTS for rent, heat included, $450 & $575. D.D. N/S, no partiers, N/P. To view, see Kim at 5209 Trans Canada Hwy, Tues - Sat. New applicants welcome.

3-BDRM UPPER in house. Large deck, fenced back yard Pets, children OK. Heat, hot water incld. Close to town. $1200. negotiable. Avail now. (250)715-1549.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm upper du-plex, washer/dryer, quiet, clean, utils incld. NS/NP. May 1st. $875. 250-246-1933.

LARGE 1-BDRM, in beautiful house on wooded acreage. 15 mins to Duncan, 5 mins to Lake Cowichan. N/S. $625. inclds utils. (250)749-3854.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- 2 bdrm upper, 5 piece bath, large kitchen, private setting, share utilities, $925. Pets consid-ered. (250)743-7899 to view.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

CARS

2003 Honda Accord, Black, mint cond. Automatic, 109,000 km. Regular servicing by Discovery Honda. $8000 obo. Call Greg 250-618-0997

2006 VOLKSWAGON GLI sport model, 130k, 5-CD stacker, 200HP, 4cyl turbo, 32 m/per gal. $39,000 new; ask-ing $8,000obo. (250)755-6631

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067

1994 SLUMBERQUEEN 10ft. Camper. Exc. cond. Fridge, stove, oven, heater, toilet, shower. $3,800. Phone 250-245-7259 after 5p.m.

2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 fi rm. Call (250)580-2566.

VTRUCKS & ANS

1983 GMC 1/2 ton pickup, 4x4, 6.2 diesel, auto. Good condition. $2695. ALSO: Tool box with tools $95. (250) 746-7888

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,000. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264

1989 TOYOTA ‘go forever’ truck. 277,000 km. Decent tires. Standard, 2 wheel drive. CD player. Canopy included. $900 obo. Call 250-749-6760.

1999 Ford F150, long box, V6, 4 wheel dr., new brakes/tires. $6500 fi rm. (250) 715-5412

2003 GMC 4x4 SLE- w/match-ing Leer canopy, excellent cond, must be seen, gently driven, 150,000 km, extra cab, auto, A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W, PDL, tow package. $11,900. Call (250)743-0910.

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, quad cab, loaded, auto, running boards. 50,000 km, lady driven. $24,000. OBO (250)732-5928

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2004 25’ Keystone Hornet Lite travel trailer, 1 slide out, sleeps 6, shower/tub, walk around queen bed, A/C, micro-wave. Suitable to tow w/ 1/2 ton truck. Low mileage, never been off island, winterized an-nually. Exc. cond. $12,900 obo. Call 250-245-7883.

$39,900 BUYS A BEAUTIFUL Class A 29’ Motorhome, in ex cond., ready to go. Also avail tow vehicle 2003 Chev S10 $7,900. 250-746-7808

TOWING

CASHFor Scrap Vehicles

Call Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

SOUNDERS TOWING

Cash for

Unwanted Vehicles“Prompt Service”(250)252-1224

TRANSPORTATION

VTRUCKS & ANS

2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decentbody, 6.0l diesel. Motor doesnot run. Comes with cargopartition. Spray-in bed liner oncargo fl oor. Great parts vehi-cle, as is where is. Best offertakes it home 250-245-0350.

MARINE

BOATS

PRISTEEN 17’ 2006 GlasstronBow Rider with trailer & bimini.Engine has less then 40hrs.Moving must Sale! $10,000.Call (250)745-8100

Rare 37’ Bertram Cruiser. $59,000, will consider trades.Survey, pictures, contact infogo to: www.bertram37.info250-758-7105

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The playing field was even for de-velopmental boys’ rugby games for Cowichan Secondary School against Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake School teams.

Cowichan and Brentwood Second XV tied 14-14 Thursday at Cowichan Second-ary. Ryan MacDonald scored both tries for Cowichan, with Rhys Mousely adding a pair of conversions.

MacDonald opened the scoring on a set

play from a scrum. He was sent free for a nice open-field run.

MacDonald beat his opposite winger one-on-one with solid footwork for his second try.

Brentwood pressed hard and was rewarded with a try near the end of the first half that cut the deficit in half.

Brentwood evened the score in the second half off a quick tap penalty that caught the T-Birds napping.

It was a good contest between up-and-coming prospects from both sides, Co-wichan coach Ron Glass noted.

Cowichan’s development team lost by a try, 34-29, in another tight game Friday against Shawnigan Lake School’s develop-mental XV.

It was a tale of two halves, with Shawni-gan dominating the first half by outscoring Cowichan four tries to one.

“Limited tackling allowed for plenty of attacking opportunities,’’ Glass indicated.

The T-Birds turned the tables in the second half with four tries to Shawnigan’s two, but fell just short.

Shawnigan’s last try came on the last play of the game.

Andrew LeongStripping the ball away from Cowichan’s Alocious Gray is a tough task for Keaton Scarabelli and Blaine Willick of Brentwood College.

Playing time: Up-and-comers from Cowichan, Brentwood and Shawnigan boys’ teams put to the test

Development rugby games serve a purpose

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The Ravens expected more of themselves in Sunday’s clash of the Cowichan Women’s Football League giants,

but it just didn’t go their way.The Ravens suffered their first

loss of the season, 53-12 against the Crew.

“I thought this would be a much closer game,’’ conceded the Ra-vens’ Dana Thorne. “Crew played a great game and were in sync with (quarterback) Jackie throughout.’’

The Ravens were simply caught on their heels too many times and the fire and aggression seen against the Matrix the previous week wasn’t there.

The experience of the Crew’s Janelle Mould showed. She scored three touchdowns while Alita Mattin added two and Jess Lines-Wikkerink had a pair of one-point converts to go with her two TDs.

Willy Toews posted a TD, two-point convert and an interception while Jennier Hittinger scored a one-point convert. Marilou Sullivan got into the defensive act with an interception while Darbi Aitchison and Carolyn Gud-mundseth each had sacks.

Rikki Wylie scored both TDs for the Ravens. Jamie Russell had an

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came up with a big 30-19 victory over the Matrix while Moo’s Law prevailed over Roofco Sirens 25-12.

Jessica Knowles stirred up the Brew’s attack with two TDs, Kara Espeseth collected a TD and a convert, Heidi Padjen made an interception to go with a TD for a productive day and Shelby Wilcox scored the team’s other TD.

“The new players are starting to have more confidence and game sense and it shows,’’ noted Padjen.

Quarterback Holly Graham spread the ball around well to all her receivers.

Gloria Locke responded with two TDs for the Matrix.

Sara Day scored a TD and added a sack. Marcie Welcher contributed a one-point conver-sion and Tara McCaffery had an interception.

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Don BodgerDouble coverage of Blue Steel Brew’s Heidi Padjen, left, and Roby Clement surrounds Mar-cie Welcher of the Matrix and limits her gain to just a few yards.

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All officials connected with the Brentwood College international rowing regatta have an amazing ability to

make up for lost time.When windy conditions delayed

the start of the regatta Friday by three hours, it meant the schedule had to be fast-tracked on Saturday.

The seemingly difficult task was pulled off by everyone pulling together to run an incredible 111 races Saturday so the regatta fin-ished on time Sunday before noon, as usual.

“We didn’t start racing till 5:30 (p.m. Friday),’’ said regatta coordinator and Brentwood Head of Rowing Debbie Sage. “We ran races from 5:30 till 8:30 when it was dark.’’

There’s almost always a wind delay of some sort and “this year, it came right at the beginning of the race schedule,’’ said Sage.

“We made up time on Saturday. We ran 111 races. We’ve never run that many races in one day.’’

Rowing B.C. officials kept the races going six minutes apart. That meant the next race was often start-ing before the previous one was finished.

“It encourages them to row faster, too,’’ quipped Sage.

From 7 a.m. until 7:50 p.m., a constant stream of boats came down the course. That just left some finals for Sunday morning and the regatta ended by 11:40 a.m.

“By two o’clock, you wouldn’t have even known it happened here,’’ said Sage.

The regatta drew the usual mas-sive entry of club and high school rowers, all of an extremely high calibre.

Green Lake of Seattle was first in the overall standings with 655 points followed by Everett (606), Sammamish (571), Pocock, also of Washington state (514), Rose City of Oregon (442) and host Brent-wood College in sixth (425).

Brentwood was the top high school program in the regatta.

“We were beaten by big clubs,’’ said Sage.

In the boys’ standings, Everett Rowing led the way with 369 points, with Vancouver College second (269), Pocock third (228) and Brentwood fourth (223).

Green Lake was the runaway leader in girls’ points with 445. Pocock was a distant second with 286 and Holy Names Academy of Seattle posted 278 for third. Brent-wood was ninth with 202.

The lone Brentwood crew to capture first place in a race was the J.V. boys’ quad, coached by Harold Backer and consisting of locals Joel Crumb at stroke and Kelly Agnew in the bow seat plus Niko Praun of Munich, Germany, Hayden Frisch of Victoria and cox Tom White.

Local rowers from Shawnigan

Lake School and Maple Bay Rowing Club were also among the entrants.

“It was a great regatta,’’ said Sage. “The atmosphere is totally amaz-ing. It was quite a weekend, very eventful.’’

This was Sage’s 16th year in com-mand of the massive undertaking.

“I’m a lot calmer now than I used to be,’’ she said.

All the races were live-streamed from the roof of the college by Mike Minckler, quite an undertak-ing itself.

“I was getting emails from stu-dents from around the world,’’ said Sage of the response.

Two new boats were dedicated, an eight as the A.C. Carr V and a double in honour of Katrina Wechselberger, a 2002 Brentwood grad who rowed for Canada in the 2006 U23 world championships.

Brian Carr, who coaches the senior boys’ eight at Brentwood, is always amazed by the regatta’s drawing power and impact.

“We’ve created a product that invites the world to come and the world is coming,’’ he said.

“It’s an amazing teamwork event for the whole school. And it’s Christmas in April for the Co-wichan Valley.’’

Peter W. RuslandBehind-the-scenes discussions are ongoing during the Brentwood College rowing regatta. Sam Fisher, chief umpire, left, joins with a crew of problem-solvers Saturday. Below, uplifting experience occurs for Everett Rowing Association crew members, as they pack their boat out of the water from the dock.

Peter W. RuslandChoppy waters make rowing a little bit tougher for competitors in the Brentwood College rowing regatta. Oregon Association of Rowers members do their best to stay on course as they head for the finish line.

Brentwood Regatta: Saturday schedule packs in 111 races to make up for lost timeRowing wonders never cease

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Chelsea WarkeChelsea Warke’s hard work in a short time of wrestling is sure to pay off in the long run. Warke, 14, a Grade 9 student at Quamichan Middle School who only started wrestling the year before while attending George Bonner, is already competing at a national level and admits that’s “very beyond expectations. I didn’t think I was going to make it to nationals in my second year and the first year you can actually qualify.’’ Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club coach Nick Zuback has overseen Warke’s remarkable progress in the last two years. “Next year, coming into her third year, it’s going to be a big year for her — second year cadet and a lot of opportunities for her to see success,’’ he said. “I think just with her work ethic alone, she’s definitely going to see that success.’’ Warke said it was both exciting and nerve-wracking because of the tough competition during her first nationals at Saskatoon. She feels experience will be her biggest asset going forward. “I guess because my first year at provincials, I didn’t do that well and this year I went that much further so next year at nationals I’m hoping to do the same thing.’’

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The huge crowd that turned out at McAdam Park Sunday was as much the story

as the big Provincial A Cup semifinal soccer match people came to see.

Players and officials from the host Cowichan LMG Pringle and visiting West Vancouver teams raved about the great interest in the game that resulted in the sidelines being packed on both sides of the field and created such a great atmosphere.

West Vancouver put on a clinic with a highly-skilled squad that dampened the en-thusiasm of the pro-Cowichan crowd in a 3-1 win. But the home side kept playing hard and was rewarded with a late goal that broke the shutout, even though its dream of rivaling recent Jackson Cup successes was dashed.

Cowichan players saluted the fans after the game for their support. And the West Van-couver contingent was equally impressed.

“We get a good turnout at Ambleside (Park), but nothing like that,’’ said West Vancouver manager Andy Bramley.

“It was spectacular. There wasn’t an inch left on the side of the field. You don’t see that back home. That was top-notch. All the boys said that.’’

Cowichan representatives marvelled at what the boister-ous backing meant to them.

“We’re very, very fortunate — definitely the best fans in the Vancouver Island Soccer

League, maybe the province,’’ said Cowichan captain Jesse Winter. “They showed it (Sun-day).’’

“The hometown support, that’s definitely the 12th man on the pitch, for sure,’’ said former Cowichan player Kevin James, now an assistant coach to Glen Martin.

“I wish we did better for them,’’ said Cowichan striker Ryan Andre. “I love crowds.’’

West Vancouver took control of the game with goals at 28 minutes by Max Baessato and 30 minutes by Mike Winter. That put Cowichan in a deep hole.

“We knew if they scored first, that crowd would have lifted them,’’ said Bramley.

“That was the big push to get the first one.’’

Desmond Tachie struck just a minute into the second half that proved to be the back-breaker for Cowichan.

West Vancouver didn’t need to press the issue much the rest of the game with the comfort-able three-goal lead. Cowichan had numerous chances in the late stages and finally connect-ed when Andre got his head on a long throw-in by Jesse Winter to deflect the ball past ‘keeper Garth Lagasse.

Hughes sent a couple of dangerous-looking free kicks into the box after that, includ-ing one that required a diving save by Lagasse.

“You just wanted the clock to end,’’ said Bramley of the late pressure faced by West Vancouver.

The West Vancouver team normally plays on turf fields, but players enjoyed the conver-sion to grass.

“We got a taste of it in our first round Cup (game) against Delta,’’ said Bramley.

“It’s a bit different playing on turf. They did well to adapt to it, for sure.’’

Controlling and fielding the bouncing ball was a bit tricky at times for both sides, but a key to maintaining possession.

“It didn’t go our way, but we gave it our all,’’ said Jesse Winter. “We knew they were going to be strong.’’

“You’ve got to give full marks — they’re a very good team,’’ added James.

“On the day, they deserved the win. We’re a good team. It just wasn’t our day. It goes to show we can compete with the top VMSL teams.’’

“They were working really well,’’ said Andre. “They had their arms on me all over the place. It was hard for me to do anything.

“We were here to play. It seemed we just weren’t quick, ready for that pace and pres-sure.’’

Cowichan was without suspended Dan Cato and the lineup has been in a constant state of flux the last couple of seasons to fill the void left by departing players such as Brian Carriere.

Additions like Connor Crichton, Sam Beswick, Colin Knight and others have kept Cowichan among the elite and bodes well for the future.

“You’ve got to expect to be back here next year,’’ said Winter.

West Vancouver plays Van-couver Metro Soccer League rival and defending Cup champion Surrey in the final at Victoria May 11.


A 63-22 victory over Alberni by the Co-wichan Secondary School girls’ rugby team’s full XV set

the trend for a B.C. champion-ship by the girls’ sevens on the weekend.

More on that amazing sevens triumph at UBC in Friday’s News Leader Pictorial.

The players involved in that

tournament plus the rest of the regular roster faced a tough battle from Alberni in the early going last Wednesday at Co-wichan Secondary School.

“Port Alberni is a hard, power-ful and physically mature team,’’ noted Cowichan coach Brad Skene. “We used this game to test the progress of the squad by starting with a number of rook-ies. They battled hard but their inexperience showed against a hard-running and organized Port Alberni team.’’

Cowichan trailed 17-5 at one point but slowly pulled back and went ahead once Skene brought the team’s senior and more experienced players into the game to gain control.

“For large portions of the middle of the game, we played fast, dynamic rugby by moving the ball into space,’’ Skene point-ed out. “Later in the game, we were able to place more rookies into the game and they worked hard to keep the lead.’’

Leah Theobald raced away

from defenders to score four tries. Allie White collected three tries and two conversions while Alison Franks’ kicking efforts yielded three conversions and a penalty.

Cowichan players hit the crossbar a combined three other times on conversion attempts.

Other Cowichan tries were scored by Rachael Macey, Darien Hobday and national-level judo athlete Kristal Lukas, who’s fitting into the rugby team well.

Don BodgerThe elbow’s connected to the knee bone for West Vancouver’s Trevor Short in an airborne battle for the ball, above, with Cowichan’s Ryan Andre. Tyler Hughes blocks the path to the ball taken by West Vancouver’s Desmond Tachie, below left, and a heads-up play is made by Cowichan’s Jesse Winter and West Vancouver’s Ryan Glanville, below right.

Don BodgerTug on the back is the tactic of Cowichan’s Samantha (Big Rig) Rigby to try and drag down her Alberni opponent.

Provincial Cup: Soccer players in the mood to put on a show for huge crowd

Girls’ rugby: Senior players take the reins from the rookies to overturn an early deficit en route to a big win

West Vancouver spoils McAdam Park party

Cowichan’s depth too much for Alberni

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phone 250-856-0045 Queen Margaret’s School eques-trian team members brightened a weekend of rain with sparkling performances in the Saanich Show in the Sun.

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