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The report cards are in. Sun-rise Waldorf School, go to the head of the class.

Sunrise Waldorf, located on Lakeside Road just out-

side of Duncan, is indeed on the rise as the highest-ranking valley school in the latest Fraser Institute rankings of B.C. elementary schools released Monday.

Sunrise Waldorf garnered a mark of 8.5 out of 10 based on 10 academic indicators using data from the annual Foundation Skills Assessments admin-istered by the B.C. Ministry of Educa-tion for the 2012-13 school year. There are 982 public and independent schools on the list and Sunrise Waldorf earned a prominent position at No. 78.

“We often don’t get ranked because we have classes that are too small for them to include in the rankings,’’ said

Kevin McDuff, who’s in his second year as principal of the school.

There are just 162 students in the school from kindergarten to Grade 8.

“It’s up a bit this year, but we’re pretty steady,’’ said McDuff of admission numbers.

The test scores factored into the Fra-ser Institute rankings are for Grades 4 and 7. The results for Sunrise Waldorf are obviously being greeted as great news for the school.

“It’s nice to have that outside acknowledgement,’’ said McDuff. “I

think in some ways our school is not so visible in our community. This gives us more visibility in the community. We’re tucked out in a remote area.’’

Austrian scientist and philosopher Rudolph Steiner founded the � rst Waldorf school in Europe in 1919 and Sunrise Waldorf has been around since 1980. Families from around the world have moved here to speci� cally enroll their children in the rural school.

“We attract an amazing number that moves to our area for our school,’’ said McDuff.

Count McDuff among them. He had enough of big-city life after 52 years in Los Angeles and has been here now for nine years.

“It was a huge change,’’ he conceded. “Obviously, they’re coming here for Wal-dorf education and I think the fact we’re on a beautiful island with a good climate is a huge attraction for some people.’’

“Sunrise Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade,’’ reads information on the school’s web-site. “It encourages the development of each child’s sense of truth, beauty, and goodness, and provides an antidote to violence, alienation, and cynicism. The aim of the education is to inspire in each student a lifelong love of learning, and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities.’’

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Wednesday, May 12, 2014

Sun shines on Sunrise

Islander gets to stay here

Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Penelakut Island grandfather Richard Jer-man can stay in Canada.

Citizen and Immigra-tion Minister Chris Alexander ended a three-month nightmare for Jer-man, when his permanent residency application was approved in principle Feb. 25.

Jerman was arrested as an illegal immigrant Dec. 11 at his home on the island formerly called Kuper. He was unavailable for comment by press time. However, Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May, who took on his case, said she’s thrilled by the outcome.

“I’m very grateful minister Chris Alexander has granted permanent residency status for Rich-ard. It was a real injustice what he went through, and it’s an enormous relief it’s been resolved,” the Green party leader and lawyer told the News Leader Pictorial. “A lot of people worked very hard on this case.”

Without any major health or criminal-con-duct concerns, Jerman’s residency was expected to be � nalized soon.

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Don BodgerPicturesque rock on the Sunrise Waldorf School grounds provides the perfect spot for Grade 5 and 6 girls to enjoy some reading during recess on a brilliant March day. From left are: Asha Gee, Milena Jojic, Taylor Walters, Olivia Waugh, Elianna Bellavita and Meenah Aldridge.

Fraser Institute rankings: Small Waldorf school earns Cowichan’s top marks in annual education analysis

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An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material B.C. recycling system is demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board.

MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection — with more containers and material types collected than before — while charging businesses for the recy-cling of the packaging and paper they generate.

But it’s been in a bitter � ght with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers.

The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other associations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc.ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria.

CFIB provincial affairs director Mike Klassen predicted job losses and some business closures as a result of the MMBC regulations and fees.

“This is public policy run amok,” he said. “We are asking British Columbians to talk to the B.C. govern-ment to push the pause button on its reckless and red tape-laden program.”

B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chairman Stan Vander Waal said farmers can’t readily stop packag-ing strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that’s what consumers want.

“We have to wear the cost,” he said, adding MMBC fees will cost his Chilliwack farm $60,000 to $100,000 a year. “It goes directly against growing agriculture.”

Canadian Newspaper Association chairman Peter Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of a paper in Sechelt, warned the new system will be “catastrophic” to B.C. community and daily newspapers, resulting in job losses in an already challenged industry and reduced service to communities.

The opposition groups say they support the aim of the program — to make generators of packaging pay to recycle it — but they dispute the fees and say multi-national consumer goods � rms like Unilever and Walmart control MMBC and are manipulating it to their bene� t, not that of local businesses.

Most of the fees for container waste are double or

even quadruple what businesses in Ontario pay to a similar agency.

Newspaper owners say they face a $14-million-a-year bite out of their operations because of the 20 cents per kilogram they will pay on newsprint, com-pared to less than half a penny in Ontario.

They contend a high proportion of newsprint is already recycled in B.C. through blue boxes.

Kvarnstrom said newspapers are considering op-tions to create their own newsprint collection system – a move that could also deprive MMBC of newsprint revenue and undermine the program’s viability.

Magazine industry reps also warned small B.C. magazines will pay not only for their own paper recycling, but will also effectively subsidize big U.S. magazines like Harper’s or Vogue that will be exempt from MMBC fees on magazines mailed into B.C.

Printers predict some orders will shift to presses in the U.S. or Alberta to skirt the fees, costing jobs in B.C.

MMBC managing director Allen Langdon said MMBC’s higher fees are because they fully � nance the program and ensure service for multi-family apartments and rural depots, in contrast to Ontario’s

more limited focus on single-family homes.He said B.C.’s successful container deposit system

also means there’s less recyclable material left here for container stewards to collect and sell, so fees have to be higher to cover the system costs.

Langdon said no business is forced to join MMBC, adding groups like the newspaper industry are free to develop their own system.

“If they think there’s a better way, I think it’s impor-tant they put it forward.”

Environment Minister Mary Polak said most busi-nesses are exempt from the fees if they have less than $1 million of retail sales, generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a single retail outlet, while generators of one to � ve tonnes per year pay � at fees of $550 or $1,200.

She said property taxpayers will save money because MMBC will now pay for recycling collection that local municipalities previously paid.

“The City of Richmond will save $1.5 million a year, Nanaimo will save just over $900,000 a year and the list goes on,” Polak said. “This is about shifting the costs from the property taxpayer to the people who produce the packaging and printed paper.”

Jeff NagelCorinne Atwood, executive director of the B.C. Bottle and Recycling Depot Association, is among the business critics of the new Multi Material B.C. recycling system.

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That would be good news to Jerman, 60, a 37-year Penela-kut resident who was hauled to holding cells in Victoria Dec. 11, then to a Vancouver Airport lockup Dec. 12, before being was released on a $500 bond Dec. 13.

May called Alexander to help prevent Jerman from being kicked out of Canada within 24 hours — which could have happened under new national deportation rules.

Jerman’s ordeal stemmed from his false belief he had permanent residency after set-tling so long ago on Penelakut with wife, Maria George.

The community pillar re-ceived no government notice, nor letters about his non-res-idency status before the Dec. 11 arrest by Canadian border agents.

“I also have all the differ-ent documents: a (B.C.) Care Card, and a SIN number,” taxpayer Jerman told the Leader in December.

He had also crossed the border various times over the years, with no reason to ques-tion his residency status, he explained.

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Island Oak school adding Grade 8How they rankRankings of the other valley elementary

schools on the Fraser Institute list (out of 982):

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“That’s boosted by a number of other subjects taught by other teachers,’’ McDuff pointed out.

The school has about 22 teachers and “they all have Waldorf training,’’ he added.

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John McKinleyNews Leader Pictorial

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“As for what teachers are think-ing in Cowichan, I can say that they are aware that we are in the same predicament as we have been for the past 12 years,’’ noted Naomi Nilsson, president of the Cowichan District Teachers’ As-sociation.

“We have the same government in power that stripped our collec-tive agreements of class size and composition language.

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will be enough to ensure BCPSEA (B.C. Public School Employers’ Association) secures a deal with us provincially. A strike vote is not something taken lightly, nor is engaging in any sort of job action. We hope this is resolved as soon as possible.’’

“The teachers of the Lake Co-wichan local support our BCTF bargaining team and have confi-dence in them,’’ added Chris Rolls, president of the Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association.

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and composition should not have been stripped from our collective agreements.’’

BCTF president Jim Iker indi-cated there is no set schedule on when work-to-rule action would begin.

“It will depend entirely on what is happening at the negotiating table and whether or not the government and the employers’ association are prepared to be fair and reasonable,’’ he said after vote results were made public Thursday evening.

More than 29,000 teachers voted, with 26,000 saying ‘yes’ to the strike option that can be activated on 72 hours’ notice within 90 days.

Phase one of the strike plan would be refusing meetings or communication with administra-tors and working to rule on hours, except for pre-arranged voluntary activities.

Phase two is rotating one-day walkouts in districts around the province. Phase three, a full-scale strike, would require a second vote by members to authorize.

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Long-standing issues: Class sizes and composition language seen as significantValley teachers support strong strike position

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John McKinleyNews Leader Pictorial

The push for more affordable housing in Cowichan could best be described as an underground hum of

conversation.Cowichan Co-operative Con-

nections is hoping a two-day event might be the catalyst to thrust it into the forefront.

Thom Armstrong, executive director for the Co-op Housing Federation of B.C. will be the key-note speaker for the Duncan event, titled Housing Co-operatives: A Solution to the Affordable Housing Problem in the Cowichan Region.

Housing co-ops are typically run on a non-pro� t basis and owned

by their members. Every month, each member pays an amount that covers their share of the operating costs of their co-op.

Armstrong, who has developed such housing projects in Ontario, Saskatchewan and B.C. — includ-ing a recent partnership with the City of Vancouver to build more than 350 new affordable homes — will give a talk exploring the basics of housing co-ops and how such housing could be applied locally.

His talk will springboard into a workshop exploring the steps in building co-operative housing locally.

“Our affordable housing problem in the Cowichan Valley is only getting worse. We need new ideas for addressing this issue, and co-ops have a proven record across Canada at giving working people decent housing at a reasonable cost,” Cowichan Co-operative Connections president Rob Doug-las said. “We hope this two-day event is just the start of something much bigger.”

Douglas said facilitated group

discussions will give participants an opportunity to discuss the basics of the housing co-op model, how co-ops could address the affordable housing prob-

lem, the typical costs of the various models such as equity and non-equi-ty co-ops, and possible next steps for building such housing locally.

The intention of the workshop is to create a core group that will lead the development of Cowichan region’s � rst housing co-op.

Armstrong’s talk will begin at 7 p.m., Friday March 14 at the Cowichan campus of Vancouver Island University. The workshop will follow the next day from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event is by donation and pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 250-715-3039 or 250-710-0351.

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This we likeThe fact Richard Jerman could be

suddenly uprooted from his family and the country he’s called home for 37 years is scary business.

The fact that he hasn’t been — and seems poised to offi cially become a per-manent resident — is warm comfort that Canada is, indeed, the type of country we think it is.

Thanks to all for making this happen and keeping our faith in Canada intact.

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThe good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tThe fact that B.C. teachers are, once

again, in a strike position is troubling.Most will agree our school system is

in need of an investment of resources and a shift from entrenched ways of thinking. Most would also agree the solution is not to simply throw money at the problem.

B.C. needs both sides to step away from entrenched battle lines and work together to fi nd a better way.

Richard Jerman and members of his family.

Ashley DegraafNews Leader Pictorial

Hemorrhoids, heartburn, facial hair.

What on earth would inspire me to use those particularly embarrassing and annoying

ailments in my lead for this column?Pregnancy, that’s

what.These are just a few of

a plethora of embar-rassing and annoying side-effects expecting women face, and often don’t expect.

Which brings me to the gist of this piece.

Just when you think you’ve come across the worst pregnancy symp-

tom and established it’s normal by either Googling or texting a girlfriend, something else much more odd or simply annoying will surely introduce itself.

Or won’t.It’s true many gals soar through their

trimesters so gracefully and beautifully that it, along with undercooked meat, makes me want to barf.

But your pregnancy is likely to be com-pletely different from someone else’s and even from the others you’ve had before.

I’m learning this with my second. And quite a few women I’ve spoken with can also vouch for the same.

Because this is my second go at it, I some-times get asked for advice from � rst-timers. They want to know what’s the best way to prepare. What should they be ready for?

As soon as they get a positive pee stick, do they rush to the bookstore to grab copies of the What To Expect books? Stock up on

stoned wheat crackers? Strategi-cally place them at their bedside for when the gagging starts?

Do they dare Google, ‘Weirdest pregnancy symptoms’ to get it all out with a bang, right in the beginning?

But before letting any of these scenarios slip into the conversation, I often bite my tongue. What if they don’t experience morn-ing sickness? What if they never get that high school � ashback breakout of bacne? Maybe bleeding gums, constipation and urinary/yeast infections will be completely foreign to them.

So instead, I might say something like be prepared for everything, anything and noth-ing. Toss the What to Expect book. Take it one day at a time.

Learn how to use Google as an aid to search out symptoms, while at the same time avoiding discussion boards that will often

make you more nervous rather than relieved.And of course, if you’re the slightest bit

concerned, you should run it by your pre-natal practitioner or midwife.

They’ve heard it all.And my latest note to myself has been:

‘Ashley, no matter how much you think this pregnancy is worse, this is probably (very, very likely) the last time you will ever be pregnant, so just try and enjoy it!”

Now if you could please excuse me, I need to hop onto Google.

I need help � nding the 10 best heartburn remedies for pregnant women.Ashley Degraaf is a News Leader Pictorial reporter who writes about family issues here monthly.

Only thing to expect is your pregnancy to be unique

“If you’re the slightest bit concerned, you should run it by your pre-natal practitioner.”Degraaf

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North end’s new ‘ECO Depot’ gets a big thumbs upPeerless Road: Renovated site hits the mark

We — like 90% of the people in the valley — have absolutely no interest in resurrecting the nasty business that was the South Cowichan ECO Depot in any way shape or form.

But one thing that seemed clear throughout that mess is that the CVRD is still committed to creating some kind of south-end waste recycling/transfer centre and that the people generally favour the idea, so long as it is in the right

spot.If and when the search for that spot

returns to the priority list everyone involved needs to do one thing before saying a word: take a trip to Lady-smith.

Last week, the Cowichan Valley Regional District quietly re-opened the Peerless Road Recycling Drop-off Depot — essentially, a north-end ECO Depot — after a $4 million renovation. We checked it out on the

weekend and were thoroughly impressed.Well-organized, easy-to-navigate, user-friendly and impres-

sively clean, the site almost makes waste drop-off a pleasant experience. Dual weight scales speed up the process, 21 tipping bays sit below truck level, making for easy unloading, and the site is divided into clearly marked zones — one for free drop-off, the other for paid.

Everything is � at, paved and easy to manoeuvre around. The facility revolves around an attractive West Coast-style drop-off centre for more sensitive recyclables like lights and batteries.

“What we were trying to create was almost a very user-friendly, Granville Island market where people can wander in and drop off items, and they’re all free,” said CVRD waste manager Bob Mc-Donald. “We wanted to make it a very user-friendly experience.”

Well Bob, consider it mission accomplished.

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Next generation in pretty good shape in our valleyDear editor

Re: your Feb. 28 editorial. A couple of Saturdays ago I went for a run in Chemainus. It had snowed and when I got back to my truck I walked around for a cooldown. I noticed a couple of kids riding their bikes in the snow around Chemainus Elementary School. After the cooldown I went back to my truck to stretch. As I was lean-ing against the truck, using it to stretch, one of the boys took time out of his fun to ride over to ask me if I needed help. I thanked him and explained I was just stretching after a run. So, all in all, I think we’re in pretty good shape here in the valley.Rob D. KernachanChemainus

Fostering can make a world of differenceDear editor

Re: Aaron Bichard’s Feb. 26 column on fostering.

My wife and I have had many foster children in our home over the years. Some had problems that were dif� cult to manage, but most just needed a loving, stable home environment. Two of our children were sisters who came to live with us at ages 10 and 11. We guided the girls through elementary and secondary school. Both girls went on to university and graduated. One was named Washington State Teacher of the Year for her work with special ed students. The other obtained an MBA. They call us Mom and Dad, and their kids call

us Grandma and Grandpa. We have others who send us Christ-mas cards, and pictures of their children. We still get notes thank-ing us for showing what a normal home could be.

Sometimes foster care is the best thing that can happen to a child. Please, let’s not paint all foster kids and foster homes with the ugly brush. The following is a note we received from one of our ex-foster children when she got married: “To my parents: You moulded my life and through your own and taught me to be myself, to dream my dreams, to reach for my goals, how to give and how to love. You have always been there helping and guiding me along the way. Thank you for all you have been to me.”Ron JeskeyCrofton

Maybe a shakeup at the top is what the CVRD needsDear editor

Why was CVRD CAO War-ren Jones � red? It is unacceptable to say mutual agreement; that is umm, well you know bovine droppings! So Frank Raimondo is moving in for awhile to sort out the mess that was overdue for a shakeup. Good, now he and Tom Anderson must sort things out and restructure the dysfunctional mess that was created by Jones and a compliant and obedient CVRD board. These are two seasoned vet-erans and they might just do that. As a nine-year recovering survivor of the board, I sure hope so.Richard Hughes comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Bad visibility, bad merge habits create crash zoneDear editor

Re: the Feb. 28 crash at Green Road and the TCH. I’m going to say someone stopped in the merge lane, and with zero visibility when entering that merge lane from the Commons, you have the result-ing accident. I’ve seen too many people stop in that particular merge lane where they should be accelerating to merge with traf� c. It is not a yield! It is not one of the

longest merge lanes we have in the valley, but if merging correctly — and I mean having the oncoming traf� c do their part correctly — it works quite well. Oncoming traf� c must make it possible for anyone in the merge lane to, well, merge, even if that means they have to slow down a bit, or move to the left-hand lane. Harry Veuger comments submitted at cowichannewsleader.com

Bill should turn his sharp eyes on the library boardDear editor

Frequent letter writer Bill Dumont is very critical of local government expenditures. I would like to suggest he apply his analytical skills to the operations of the Vancouver Island Regional Library. In the age of the internet private bookstores are going broke. Within the last couple of years VIRL has expanded. There has been loud fanfare in each of the separate communities where new library buildings have been built.

If Bill were to go over to Salt Spring he would be able to see the architectural qualities of one of the largest new buildings in Ganges. There have also been new library buildings built in Port Renfrew, Nanaimo North, Cum-berland and Cowichan Lake. All these have been built with little controversy. All were built using plans developed by expensive architectural consultants.

The Victoria Library has been trying for years to relocate its Central Library, but because of their municipal structure they have better oversight of their spending.Gerald McVeighDuncan

Roundabouts a far superior alternativeDear editor

For the second time in three months, you’ve raised a yellow � ag about the roundabouts being installed or planned in Chemainus, while at the same time admitting you have no expertise on the subject (Our Take, Feb. 26). This time you are quoting a resident in Saltair who says 8,000 vehicles a day at the Chemainus/River Road intersec-tion makes for a “a rather quiet, even lazy, sort of intersection.”

Well, maybe I’ve become spoiled by living in a small town, but to me that’s a lot of traf� c for any two-lane arterial road.

Local roundaphobes say we can’t have circles at consecutive intersec-tions only a block apart, yet they gladly accept traf� c lights and multi-way stops at every block. We get no informed technical analysis from our stop-sign huggers about what will supposedly go wrong in Chemainus if we install multiple roundabouts along a single stretch of road. Instead, we just get a lot of fear-mongering. I’m no engineer either, but I know from practical experience that traf� c on a road handling 8,000 vehicles per day moves more safely and ef� ciently through a traf� c circle than through any kind of stop-controlled inter-section.

I’m very grateful we have politicians and engineers in North Cowichan who are determined to invest in a safe and ef� cient system of roads, and ignore the penny-pinching naysayers who would have our municipal arterial routes turned into a local version of that hyper-signalized stopway from hell, the Island Trans-Canada Highway.Chris CarssChemainus

YOUR TURN “I don’t want business coming here, but for govern-

ments to take care of local resources to make jobs from things like fi shing, but we’re messing that up. People want to open businesses but don’t have the money.”

Dayana Robinson, Duncan

Is Cowichan’s government doing enough to attract more businesses here?

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.

“It doesn’t seem so. Duncan’s lacking in jobs; entertainment businesses are lacking here too. It seems (leaders) aren’t co-operating with big business. Not everyone can afford to open their own business here.”

KyrenTeufel, Duncan

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Sandy Gill of Team Island Savings cheers on Link during Bowl For Kids Sake March 2 at Duncan Lanes. The Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fund-raiser event to support mentor-ing saw 38 teams participating and brought in ap-proximately $18,500 — on par with last year’s total.AndrewLeong



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By the way, did you hear:

• Congratulations to the ac-counting staff of the City of Duncan, which has once again been honoured with the Canadian Award

for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Of� cers’ Association of the United States and Canada.

• Duncan’s Tom Duncan and former North Cowichan councillor Melissa Hailey (now representing Sidney) are among the notable names on the new Vancouver Island Regional Library board of directors.

• Graham Jones and his furry friend Trapper are pleading with all dogs; especially those who take their humans for walks in the Oak Street, Pine Street, Daniel Street and Che-mainus Road area of Chemainus to pick up their deposits and dispose of them in an ap-propriate manner.

• Add Cobble Hill’s Chris Naylor to the list of those praising Mill Bay’s paramedic team. He also had kind words to say about the staff at Victoria General Hospital for the care and treatment of his wife in connection to her brain tumour.

• Amanda Brittain tells us North Cowichan’s Dan Graham is the new president of the As-sociation of B.C. Forest Professionals. Former

North Cowichan mayor and retired forester Tom Walker also sits on the board as a lay councillor.

• The Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce will be producing a brochure/� yer called something like Chemainus After Five, to address visitor concerns about their options after business hours. Jeanne Ross is looking for information on things to do, places to eat, etc. that should be included. Drop them off at the Visitor Centre or e-mail [email protected].

• Congratulations to Don and Natalie Hat-ton and crew for Duncan’s Hatton Insurance Agency being recognized as one of the Top 30 Elite Brokers in Canada, by the Insurance Business Magazine, judged on service, tech-nology and innovation.

• Finally, Const. Jim Preston of the Lake Cowichan RCMP is looking for the owner of a black Rogers, BlackBerry cell phone found at the bottom of Sall Road near South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan. Call 250-749-6668 if it’s yours.

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.

By all acounts, Duncan does well Valley peopleName: Sarah WhiteOccupation: mom, dance

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Right now I am reading: Rick Riordan’s House of Hades

I’m listening to: country is what the baby prefers

At least once everyone should: check out the Tea Farm

Most people don’t know I: was chosen by my adoptive parents

Proudest or happiest moment: birth of my four-month-old son

Biggest fear: bugsIf I was appointed queen of

the valley I would: promote downtown business and baby wearing

Before I die: I want to travel with my husband and son

Words I live by: Those who can’t hear the music think the dancers mad; just be

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Jan Donaldson is a self-pro-claimed gypsy.

After discovering her love for quilt-making she quickly began selling her wares to magazines,

dignitaries, and musicians all over North America.

For three years she had a TV series called Jan Donaldson’s Quilted World and has since travelled all over Canada selling her wares at festivals and farmers markets.

Her appliqued clothing has been worn by CBC’s Holger Petersen, blues musician David Gogo, and Latin guitarist Oscar Lopez (to name a few).

For 35 years, Jan has been living off of her one-of-a-kind creations. This month she has opened her � rst showroom and studio on Willow Street in Chemainus. Jan tells Island Style about her creative process, her new shop, and how her creations have even saved marriages.

What is your business and what inspired you to create what you do?

I’m a clothing designer, quilter and hand-stitch � bre artist. Jan Donaldson Designs is the name that I go by.

I was inspired to do this when I was getting out of a marriage and living on a farm in Quebec. I looked at what I loved to do and I decided I would become a professional quilter. Within a year I did my � rst show in Montreal called Salon des Metiers D’Art. It is the biggest show in North America!

After the show I sold some designs to Better Home and Gardens and from there I sold designs to the Canadian government as of� cial gifts for visiting dignitaries. I was then offered my own TV series called Jan Donaldson’s Quilted World. It was shown all over the country

for three years. What kind of training do you have or are you self-taught?

I’m 100% self-taught. I actu-ally � unked Home Ec. in high school!

I’ve taught myself all about clothing design by just doing a

lot of it. It’s wonderful not to be in� uenced by anybody. I write my own

rules. In the early days I would stare at a blank piece of paper until something came to me. Now designing is just second nature.

What kinds of materials do you use and where do you make your pieces?

I sew with all kinds of fabrics but for clothing I use mostly cottons. For hand-stitching and appliqued wall hangings or jackets I use a lot of silks, velvet and

glitzes. I have thousands of metres of fabric in my new studio and I use whatever speaks to me in the moment.

Tell us about your new showroom in Chemainus.

I just moved into my new studio and showroom, which is on Willow Street in Chemainus. It’s a sewer’s dream studio! I moved in here four months ago after being home-based for the past 20 years. It’s great to be in a retail space again.

What are some of your favourite designs and styles right now?

Right now musician’s stage wear is my favourite. I’ve always loved and supported live music and now I can combine that love with my business. I create one of a kind shirts and jackets for musicians around the world. Many of them are people I meet at various music festivals across B.C. and Alberta. It feels so good to be able to create a unique look for each performer.

When looking for new ideas, what do you do?

Ideas just come to me. My brain is in creative overdrive all of the time. My musician’s stage wear was inspired by a line of music-inspired fabrics that one of my fabric reps had available. My new wool capes were inspired by a musician

friend who I saw wearing � eece capes. I don’t like � eece so I started making capes using some wool plaids that had been given to me. They are beauti-ful, classic and elegant.

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What speaks to me: Designer gypsy now created from Che-mainus studio

Some of Jan Donaldson’s signature pieces involve stagewear for musicians.

Unveiling Jan Donaldson’s quilted world

for three years. What kind of training do you have or are you self-taught?

ally � unked Home Ec. in high school!

clothing design by just doing a lot of it. It’s wonderful not to be

in� uenced by anybody. I write my own

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Who are your customers mostly?Because of the stage wear line, many are mu-

sicians. I also have a huge following of women due to the ladies and kids lines that I have made for many years. Women come and buy something for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren. I also do a lot of custom wall hangings. One couple loved their wall hanging so much that when they split up it was the only thing they fought over. They shared it for a while and eventually it got them back together.

Where are your products sold?I sell my pieces at different venues, music fes-

tivals, and farmers markets in B.C. and Alberta and also in my new studio in Chemainus. I also wholesale my hats to some wonderful stores

around Canada. This year is my 35th an-niversary of my business and I’m hoping

to drive across the country to different music festivals and reconnect with some of my customers and fans from my old TV series.

What is the price range?The price range is very broad.

Anywhere from $9 for a neck cooler to $9,000 for a 14-foot wide and stitched

wall hanging. The musicians stagewear ranges from $75 to $250 and hats are $14 to $20.

For more information on Jan Donaldson Designs, visit jandonaldson.com.

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Meet: Berkley VopnfjordAge: 22 What is your occupation? Professional pho-

tographer (www.berkleyvop.com)What is your passion? Photography and

everything that comes along with it! I focus on fashion, creative portraiture and weddings.

What inspires you most? My parents are ex-tremely inspiring, and this beautiful island we live on, and my friends. They’re the best.

My style icon is I don’t really have one. I raid my grandmother’s closet every few months as she’s kept some pretty amazing pieces.

My style is best described as Mixing old with the new. I love recycling vintage clothing especially sweaters and coats.

Today I am wearing A vintage wool coat that my dad got me, some Italian leather Chelsea boots, Cheap Monday skinny jeans, and a white Zara knit.

My favourite piece of clothing is A gorgeous Icelandic sweater that my cousin in Iceland knit for me when I visited for the fi rst time. I’m obsessed with cozy sweaters and that one is really special to me.

To be stylish one must always Be comfortable with yourself and in the clothes you’re wearing. As long as you’re happy and expressing yourself with your outfi t, you’re stylish in my books!

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they fought over. They shared it for a while

niversary of my business and I’m hoping to drive across the country to different

music festivals and reconnect with some of my customers and fans from my old TV series.

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Eliza FaulknerNews Leader Pictorial

Maybe it’s because St. Patrick’s day is just a week away.

It could be April’s Earth Day that’s on

our minds. Or maybe it’s the simple fact that

it’s spring all over again and we’re champing at the bit to get out there into nature.

Whatever it is, we’ve got all things green on our minds. In celebration, we’ve made a shortlist of our favourite eco- and green fashion businesses.

If Saint Patrick’s Day and Earth Day don’t get you think-ing green, then these designers surely will:

Hilary ElseHilary’s hand-dyed, hand-made

merino wool knits are the favourites of many local families. Layered in the winter, or worn alone in the summer, Hilary’s pieces are fantastic invest-ments for a year-round wardrobe. You can � nd her pieces at local farmers markets and fairs around the valley. (More at fooelse.com)

Spinning NinnyOwner Lara Brunschot curates a

delightful selection of gifts, jewelry and clothing at her Cowichan Bay shop. Now with two locations (one for getting creative, the other for shopping) Spinning Ninny is the place to visit if you’re in need of a lo-cally sourced gift or piece of clothing. Just to step foot in this quirky and wonderfully merchandised shop is a treat in itself. (more at spinningninny.ca)

Barn Swallows ApparelFor a chic take on eco-

fashion, look no further than Barn Swallows Apparel. Designed and made by Shan-non Wilson, her merino wools and

up-cycled cashmere sweaters are a joy to

wear. Infused with vintage touches and dreamy colours, Barn Swallows Apparel is a treat for the woman seeking stylish clothing with a vintage twist. (More at facebook.com/BarnSwallowsApparel)

Ancient FuturesStarted by local designer Ali Bertin,

Ancient Futures provided the eco-conscious fashionista with colourful, draped merino wool styles. Ali works out of her home and also sells at local markets. You can also see a small

but beautiful selection of her merino wool knits at the Duncan Garage on a daily basis. (More at ancientfutures.ca.)

RadwayAlso located in Cowichan Bay,

Radway has become a hub for the eco-conscious shopper. With brands like Nomads, Preloved, and Lilikoi, Radway has got something for everyone in your family. They also stock coveted jewelry from Pyrra in Vancouver and luscious soaps from Saltspring Island. Even if you’ve been before, be sure to visit this month and check out their brand new renova-tion. (more at radway.ca)

Rocks & Roots ApparelAlthough it started as up-cycled

slippers and clothing for babies, the three busy moms behind Rocks & Roots Apparel have since added clothing and accessories for moms as well. Wool, recycled leather, ap-plique and wooden buttons are just a few of the whimsical items that adorn these hand made, up-cycled garments. (Check facebook.com/rock.roots.apparel.)

fashion, look no further than Barn Swallows Apparel. Designed and made by Shan-non Wilson, her merino wools and

up-cycled cashmere sweaters are a joy to

wear. Infused with vintage

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Cowichan is fertile ground for su-perstardom — seeds include local songwriters Parker Schmidt and Lynnea Bruce.

Rare seeds indeed.The valley pair is among 30 � nalists whittled

from an original � eld of some 4,000 youths vying as contestants on YTV’s newest talent show The Next Star: SuperGroup.

Competitions starting this week will see Ca-nadian audiences vote for the next huge group.

In this spin-off of the popular talent com-petition series The Next Star, Canadians will vote for the next super group in the vein of One Direction or Fifth Harmony.

Bruce and Schmidt were shocked to see each other at May auditions in Vancouver, consid-ering SuperGroup’s national scope.

“Thousands auditioned, so to have two peo-ple from Duncan is pretty crazy,” said Frances Kelsey High student Schmidt, 14, who was a top-six � nalist on Next Star’s season four.

Next Star newbie Bruce, 16, noted two other hopefuls hailed from a Toronto arts school, but she found it extraordinary she and Schmidt are “close friends who have per-formed together for a couple of years.”

Bruce — studying cosmetology at VIU Cowichan — hoped she and Schmidt could Skype each other while watching SuperGroup elimination episodes that began March 11.

Con� dentiality rules prevented the pair from talking about songs and other results from SuperGroup sessions � lmed in Toronto last summer.

But both found the contest a creative awak-ening.

“It was the best experience of my entire life,” said Bruce, applauding mentoring work from

the show’s coaching pros.

“I was especially ner-vous about the danc-ing,” she said, cheering tips from choreographer Nico Archambault — and working with four other females in a temporary band, versus her solo performances.

Same for Schmidt.“The most valuable les-

son was learning to work in groups, even if tempo-rary, where everyone feels valued,” he said.

The show is a big op-portunity to lure Canadian talent into the spotlight, he explained.

“There’s nothing like it in Canada or the U.S.,” Schmidt said of Super-Group, and ongoing com-mitment to his craft.

“If you don’t put in the effort, you won’t go any-where.”

The multi-instrumentalist and hip-hop hoofer cited Bruno Mars as the act he’d most like to hit the stage with.

“I would love to perform his song Treasure with him.”

Schmidt may get his shot through Next Star by “making sure I’m open to everyone’s ideas, and not shutting them down.”

Bruce — a Duncan’s Got Talent, and Sun-Fest performer — likes so many musicians, she couldn’t pick just one she’d most enjoy performing with.

“Singing with Taylor Swift would be a dream come true,” her Next Star promo material says.

SuperGroup is a spin-off of YTV’s The Next Star, the six-episode series, produced by Tricon Films & Television, that takes viewers through

a tip-top talent showdown to crown a new mega boy- or girl group.

The search follows 30 � nalists who travel to Toronto and compete in groups of � ve amid mentoring by an expert panel.

Two groups will face off in the live � nale. Fans can vote online or by texting, to deter-mine who wins the grand prize and title of The Next Star: SuperGroup.

The � nale will launch the pop career of the winning group that will record two original songs released by Sony Music, and earn an exclusive management deal with 21 Enter-tainment, managers of artists such as Fefe

Dobson, JoJo and Kreesha Turner.Host Jordan Francis leads The Next Star:

SuperGroup offering coaching expertise from actress and recording artist Cory Lee (De-grassi: The Next Generation, Instant Star), and multi-platinum music producer and songwriter Damon Sharpe (The X Factor, Big Time Rush).

SuperGroup’s panel of pros includes Archam-bault (So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Nureyev), vocal coach Sarah Morrison (Cana-dian Idol, Canada’s Got Talent), make-up artist Vanessa Jarman (Canada’s Next Top Model,) and stylist Corey Ng (MuchMusic, MTV).

Fans can join the fun on social media and weekly videos at supergroup.ytv.com; Face-book.com/TheNextStarYTV; Twitter: @TheNextStar, #SuperGroup; and on Insta-gram: @TheNextStarYTV.

Double shot: Not one, but two Dun-can talents participating in musical reality show

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Doomed love hits the Cowichan Theatre’s HD screenGot a comment or a story?email [email protected]

phone 250-746-4471A fresh take on doomed love is how the Co-

wichan Theatre is billing the latest installment of its The Met Live in HD series.

German tenor Jonas Kaufmann, described in the New York Times as the most in-demand, versatile and exciting tenor in opera, stars in the title role of Massenet’s Werther.

Based on Goethe’s revolutionary and tragic romance The Sorrows of Young Werther, the opera focuses on a poet in love with a woman who has made a promise to her dying mother to marry someone else.

“Mr. Kaufmann is ideal in the role,” says Anthony Tommasini in the Times. “He sings with

dark colourings, melting warmth, virile intensity and powerful top notes.”

The show begins at 9:55 a.m. on the Cowichan Theatre’s big screen. Tickets are $26 with dis-counts for students, seniors and children at the Cowichan Ticket Centre by calling 250-748-7529 or online at cowichantheatre.ca.

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WednesdaySpring Break Puppet Show:

Stay afterward for a fun craft at the Chemainus library, 2592 Legion St., 11:15 a.m.

The Orca Ballroom features Martyn Joseph: Duncan

Showroom Productions at the Silverbridge Inn,140 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan, 8 p.m. Tickets $18 advance, $20 door, 250-748-4311.

Cowichan Toastmasters #950: Are you looking for a social, enjoyable way to learn to

speak in front of a group? Toastmasters off ers public speaking and leadership train-ing at a reasonable cost. The club meets Wednesday nights at the Duncan Travelodge. Call 250-743-9316 for more information, or visit the blog at http://cowichantoastmas-ters950.wordpress.com.

Tending Native Plants: work with wildfl owers, grasses, trees and shrubs in the native plant nursery, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve, 1241 Maple Bay Rd. Free. Call 250-748-7124. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Aitken Road.

ThursdayIntroduction to Buddhist

Meditation: Drop-in meditation classes with Modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Zopa, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Matrea Centre, 170 Craig St., Duncan. Call 250-592-7164.

Cowichan Ultimate Frisbee: A fast-paced and fun co-ed sport for adults. Drop in and try it out at the Cowichan Sportsplex on the McKinnon ball fi eld at 8 p.m. For info email [email protected].

Friday

The Cowichan Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group: meets the last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Cana-dian Cancer Society Board Room, 100-394 Duncan St., Duncan. No registration required, please drop by. For further information, call Gord 250-743-6960.

Way Out West: a story about Mary and Jethro in “Dry Gulch,” 7 p.m. at the Chemainus Seniors Centre. Tickets $15, assigned seats, available now from the Se-niors’ Centre.

SaturdayWerther: The Met Live in HD:

Starring Sophie Koch and Jonas Kaufmann, conducted by Alain Altinoglu, 9:55 a.m., Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St., Duncan. Tickets: Adult $26; Senior $24; Student $22; Child $15.50; Eyego $5.

Building Housing Co-ops Work-shop: In the lecture theatre of VIU Cowichan Valley Campus, 7 p.m., email [email protected] for more information.

Entry Deadline for Ladysmith’s Arts on the Avenue: Late entries cannot be accepted as this is a juried show. For entry forms and more information,

visit www.artonavenue.com/aoasite.

City of Duncan Urban Forest Strategy Meeting: Free work-shops for landowners to raise awareness of the key benefi ts of our urban forest, tree care basics, and management strategies, 10 a.m. to noon, Cowichan Green Community, 360 Duncan St.

Way Out West: a story about Mary and Jethro in “Dry Gulch,” 7 p.m., at the Chemainus Seniors Centre. Tickets $15, assigned seats, available now from the Se-niors’ Centre.

Cowichan Valley Outdoor Boat Show: At Dean’s Marine, 5147 Polkey Rd., Duncan, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance at the Chemainus Legion: Dinner at 5:30, entertainment by Bobbie Smith. Tickets $10 presale at the Lounge.

A Day of Meditation, the Art of Mindfulness: Nichiren Peace Centre, 250 710 7594. www.VIRetreats.com for info.

Singles Dine and Dance with Brian Griffi ths: at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 7 p.m. 1534 Joan Ave. Admission $10. All funds go to the band.

Your Cowichan Valley events calendar

Got an event that needs publicity?Log onto cowichannewsleader.com, scroll down to the calendar and click “add event.”

TOWN CRIER

Winning numbersMarch 8 6/49:11 16 18 33 34 35 Bonus: 28BC/49:07 21 26 32 35 36 Bonus: 37Extra:07 31 39 57

Weather forecastThursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High: 9C.

Low: 4C. Friday: Cloudy. High: 9C. Low 6C. Weekend: Periods of rain Saturday, tapering to

cloudy with a 60% chance of showers Sunday. High: 11C. Low: 7C.

courtesy Chris Carss

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H.W. Wallace5285 Polkey Rd.250-701-0001

ERICKSON, WendyMarch 3, 1964 – March 5, 2014

It is with immense sadness that we must announce the passing ofWendy Erickson, nee MacDowell.Wendy left us on the morning of March 5, 2014 after spending a fantastic birthday weekend awaywith her family.She leaves behind her beloved children, Mark (Caitlin), Breanna, and Patrick; as well as her husband, Jamie; mother, Kathleen; father, Robin (Kathy); and a very large family, extended family, and many close friends.

Wendy was a very active member of the Cowichan community, touching the lives of many with her teaching profession and extensive volunteer work. She loved children, smiles, and the outdoors, and so all are invited to attend a celebration in the coming spring.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the new SD79 ChildPlay and Development Centre.

Online condolences may be offered atwww.hwwallacecbc.com

WHITAKER, Eilleen Lin Ho(nee Tong)

(Former owner of E. Lee’s Grocery Store in Ladysmith, B.C.)

Passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on January 5, 2014. Eilleen was born in Port Alberni on December 4, 1935 and grew up in Ladysmith. Beloved wife of the late Syd. Loving mother of Betty “Liz”, George and Peter (Michelle). Loving gram of Elizabeth Smith (Chris) and Kimberley Normandin

(Dwight). Great grandmother of Kory, Christopher, Samantha, Sydney and Jason. Sister of Dickie, Leonard and Shirley. Will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. A celebration of Eilleen’s life will be held Saturday, March 15, 1-3 pm at 321 Brae Road. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (1-800-361-7494) or the Canadian Diabetes Association (1-800-226-8464). Online condolences at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Thank YouOn behalf of Linda Wright, recently deceased, the Wright family would like to express its appreciation to those many friends of Linda’s who came forward to help in so many ways, both on her behalf and on the family’s behalf. In particular I would like to single out Steve Williams of Duncan Printcraft who went above and beyond by providing the Memorial Service Pamphlets, and Joanne Zipser, Notary Public, who attended, at very short notice, upon Linda at the hospital and provided her services as well. The Richard Wright Family

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The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial is accepting your

penny donations year round!Please help support our local Cowichan Valley

Charities:4 Food Banks, Wavaw &

The Salvation Army.

We also accept all other denominations as well

as pennies.Our sincere “Thank you”

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donations to: The News Leader Pictorial,

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm,

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COMING EVENTS

You can make a difference...Save the Bread Van!

Did you know that the Cowichan Food Connection,

which operates the Bread Van, relies on public

donations to FUEL the Van?Our fuel bill alone is over $2000/month and many

months we do not have the necessary funds & the bills

are piling up. Every week we deliver in upwards of 3000 loaves of bread and baked goods throughout the Cow-ichan Valley. It is all donat-

ed to people who would oth-erwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Cen-tres, & many more). Go to

cowichanfoodconnection.com to fi nd out how you can help

or contact the secretary, Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046

for more information.“Dignifi ed access

to food for all”

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: Estate of LUCY MARY FIEGE,

Deceased, formerly of Chemainus, British

Columbia

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of LUCY MARY FIEGE, Deceased are hereby notifi ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claim should be sent to the Executrix, ALAINE BLACKLEY, c/o McDaniel & Company, Barristers and Solicitors, 201 - 64 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M4 on or before the 11th day of April, 2014, after which date the Executrix will distribute the Estate among the parties enti-tled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has no-tice.

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND DIAPER Bag “Babyboom” If yours call VolumeOne to claim. (250)748-1533.

LOST: men’s prescription eye glasses in black case, lost onSunday, March 2 in the Dun-can area. If found please call250-701-1660

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*all paper counts are approximates

Love What You Do?We Do!The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial has an immediate opening for a News Leader Daily Sales Representative.

The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with a positive attitude.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefi ts package, please forward your resume with a cover letter by March 4 to:

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LOST AND FOUND

MISSING!!!This is Lincon, our 6 yr old black lab who has gone miss-ing from our backyard Feb. 14 near the hospital. Our family misses him very much. Please text or call with any in-formation for Lincon’s return. (250) 732-1259

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

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ADMINISTRATION

The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation is currently seeking to fi ll a Administrative Position. The

primary function is book-keeping/record keeping

however the individual will be required do reception and

assistant to the Administrative Director. A

profi ciency with QuickBooks and experience with a

charitable organization is desirable. Posting is for 30

hours per week. Please submit your

application to:Att: Linda Roseneck @

[email protected]

AUTOMOTIVE

EXPERIENCED PARTS per-son required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wag-es, full benefi ts and RRSP bo-nuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowanc-es. Our 26,000ft2 store is lo-cated 2.5 hours N.E. of Ed-monton, Alberta. See our community online at www.Lac LaBicheRegion.com. Send re-sume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Or by email to: [email protected].

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$1000 A week mailing bro-chures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. No experience required. Start Im-mediately! Visit us online: www.mailingnetwork.net

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UP TO $400 cash daily FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hard working staff. Visit online at: www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

EXPERIENCED COUPLE needed to manage mobile home park in Port Hardy. Some small equipment experi-ence necessary. Home provid-ed+ $3000/mo. Send resume:[email protected] 33010 5th Ave, Mission, BC, V2V 1V5.

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com,

careers & then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Mar 29th & April 26th, courses 8:30-4:30 $70. 250-746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Pacifi c Energy, a leader in the hearth

manufacturing industry, seeks a motivated

individual to join the Customer Service Team. You’ll need some or all of the following attributes to be successful in the role:

• Excellent customer relations skills

• Good computer profi -ciency

• Multi-skilling abilities• A can-do attitude• Accounting Skills

The position offers an attractive compensation

package including a fully company paid benefi ts program.

Please send your resume to the attention of

Chuck Richardson at chuck@pacifi cenergy.net Or deliver in person to 2975 Allenby Rd.,

Duncan.

FRIENDLY, experienced cook needed. Apply at the Arbutus Cafe. 250-746-5443

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profi t sharing, paid overtime, benefi ts, paid birth-day, vacation pay, annual ad-vanced training and advance-ment opportunities. For an interview call 866-472-4339.

The Lemare Group is accept-ing resumes for the following positions:•Processor Operators•Chasers•980 Operators (Dryland Sort)•Heavy Duty Mechanics •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers•Hand Buckers•Coastal Certifi ed Hand Fallers Full time with union rates/benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL SERVER required for busy dining room in Chemainus. Only experi-enced need apply. No phone calls please. Drop resume off to Box Offi ce, Chemainus Theatre, Attn. to: Terry Wil-liams

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

PACIFIC ENERGY

PRODUCTION WORKERS /

MIG WELDERS

Pacifi c Energy, a leading manufacturer of quality wood and gas stoves,

has immediate openings for production metal workers and welder thanks to increased

demand for new products

Competitive wage rates, a comprehensive

benefi ts program fully paid by the company are all reasons to consider a career at Pacifi c Energy.

Please deliver your resume in person to

2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan to the

attention of Chuck Richardson or come

in and fi ll out an application form.

SALES ASSOCIATE req’d optical experience an asset, but will train. Bring resume to 9-2628 Beverly St, Duncan. email: [email protected]

SWEEPER OPERATOR/MANAGER for the Cowichan area & north to Nanaimo. Fax resume to: 1(250)655-4895.

HELP WANTED

HOSPITALITY

We are looking for two talented individuals to join

our team in the following areas:

Kitchen AssistantThis position requires a self-motivated hard working indi-vidual that will assist in the production of our fresh local foods. This permanent part-time position offers approx. 30 hours per week. We will provide training to the right candidate. Experience and Foodsafe would be consid-ered an asset.

Customer ServiceAs the front-line person you are able to organize and prioritize activities, enjoy a fast pace, and like working with people. This is a week-end permanent part-time po-sition.

We offer competitive wages and benefi ts that are based on experience

and skills.Please submit your

resume to Saison Market 7575 Mays Road, Duncan

or email:[email protected]

RETAIL

PHARMASAVE Qualicum Beach - Photo Lab Manager. The qualifi ed candidate will successfully manage a full ser-vice Photo Lab. Must be out-going, organized, work well under deadlines, customer service orientated and familiar with computers, Adobe Photo-shop and lab equipment. Must have 3 years experience in the industry, WHMIS and a pas-sion to learn. Reply in confi -dence with resume, cover let-ter & references to Sandy Conn Box 970, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1T3 or [email protected] by Mar 24. Only those short listed will be contacted.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ENSIGN IS looking for Assist-ant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Re-cruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alber-ta, March 31 - April 9 to con-duct interviews. If you want to hear more about our Interna-tional opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at www.ensign jobs.com. Call 1-888-367-4460.

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NANAIMO Foundry & Engi-neering is seeking TicketedSteel Fabricators. CWB, FCAW and Heavy WeldingWire an asset. Fax resumes to250-416-0366 or drop off at3528 Smiley Rd, ChemainusBC.

VOLUNTEERS

COWICHAN FOODCONNECTION

(THE BREAD VAN)NEEDS YOUR HELP!CFC is looking for a

volunteer bookkeeper to sit on our Board of Directors as Treasurer. If you have an

accounting background & 1-2 hours per month spare time

please contact: Bill Macadam250-856-0048 or email

[email protected] week CFC delivers

hundreds of loaves of bread, from Mill Bay to Ladysmith, to people who would otherwise

go hungry (schools, food banks, seniors centres,and many more) Go to

http://cowichanfoodconnection.comto fi nd out how you can help!

THE COWICHAN FOOD CONNECTION

aka: The Bread Van is in need of volunteers for

delivery driver(s) for bread runs to Nanaimo and back.

The only remuneration to be paid is a feeling of good karma, free bread and a

sense of helping those less fortunate then yourselves.

Requirements for the driver are: a good driving record

and a great attitude! Please email resume to:

offi [email protected] to apply for this worthwhile

cause.

WWORK ANTED

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Noth-ing but the best. Carpenter,plumber, painter, electrician,pressure washing. Just ask mywife! Call 250-746-4493 or250-709-1111

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FARM EQUIPMENT

FARM Equipment Auction Comox Valley Farmers Insti-tute Biannual will be held April5 1:00pm at 6384 NorwoodCentre Tsolum river rd items.Tractors INT 3588 150hp,Haying equip Tedder more be-ing added. Contact Brad 250-897-0619 [email protected] Brian 250-897-8280

FIREARMS

WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military.We handle all paperwork andtransportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1.866.960.0045 website:www.dollars4guns.com.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED fi rewood, 1 cordsplit & delivered. $200/cord.250-701-1964.

Seasoned Fir & mixed, cut toorder. Split or Rounds 250-746-0995

FURNITURE

NEW QUEEN MATTRESSSET! Brand New. In originalplastic. $200. (250)713-9680

TWO MATCHING Lazboy re-cliners. Clean, grey/brown fab-ric. $200/pair obo. Phone 250-246-1481

GARAGE SALES

COBBLE HILL: Sat Mar 15,8-2, 4240 Douglas Vale Pl,corner of Shearing Rd, offCowichan Bay Rd. 3 FAMILYGARAGE SALE! Furniture,Books, Toys, HouseholdItems. Something for everyone

DUNCAN: Sat Mar 15, 8-2. 1833 Sterling Ridge Pl, turn to-wards Quamichan Lake at theGarth. Household items, tools,some furniture, portable elec-tric sauna, lots of good stuff!

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GARAGE SALES

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COUCH, 2 chairs, ottoman $75. Double bed $80. Single bed $45. Electric fi replace $20. 250-737-1464

HUSQVARNA RIDER (18AWD/3 blades) 4 yrs old, $3,200 obo. TROY-BUILT tiller (with manuals), Horse model H60, $400 obo. Construction ladder, 12’-24’ telescoping, $45. Memorex turntable CD/cassette recorder, $40. Variety of fi shing rods & reels, best offer. 250-746-7238

Power Chair, new batteries, asking $1200. (250)746-8428


MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

Makita Metal cut-off saw 305mm, Epiphone Mandolin, Specialized Pitch full sus-pension mountain bike Medi-um, NEW Titan LX80 spray paint gun and hose, Hero Airless paint sprayer, 1980’s Pearl Kick Drum 22 inch, 2 car sub boxes, 10” Eden speakers, cables, Graco Ul-traMax II 595 paint sprayer, Various marine charts local area.

430 Whistler. Duncan, BC. 250-746-9810.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDING sale. Big year end clear out continued! 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. 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

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

ATTENTION SENIORS Cen-tral Duncan 954 sq.ft. second fl oor. Reduced to $151,900, 55+ building @ 650 Dobson Rd. Call 250-815-0866

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

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DUNCAN, Quiet 3 bdrmupper, 1.5 baths, 5 appl’s.Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1275incl’s util. Apr 1. 250-748-9059

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The Cowichan Valley Capitals didn’t make the B.C. Hockey League playoffs by one point, but there was still plenty to celebrate from an individual standpoint

during the 2013-14 season.The Caps held their annual awards

banquet last Tuesday at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club and spread the honours

throughout the lineup.Only two players received more than one

award. Goalie Robin Gusse was the most valuable player and three-star award winner while Adam Moody was recognized for academic achievement and co-winner of the unsung hero award.

Captain Kyle Horsman earned a share of unsung hero status with Moody.

Gusse was a workhorse for the Caps, playing in all or part of 53 of the team’s 58 regular-season games. He posted a strong

goals against average of 3.08 for a non-play-off team and a save percentage of .908.

Other recipients included: Reilly O’Connor (most sportsmanlike player); Blake Butzow (most popular); Jordan Topping (most im-proved); Mason Malkowich (most inspira-tional); Colton Kehler (rookie of the year); Jarrett Brown (top gun defenceman); Rylan Bechtel and Matthew Berry-Lamontagna (top defensive defencemen); Myles Powell (leading scorer) and Jesse Neher (coaches’ award).


Those rough and tough Co-wichan Rugby Club women laid a 29-10 beating on Brit-Lions Saturday at the Herd Road Grounds.

They were so rough, in fact, that Brit-Lions thought they’d call the game 15 min-utes into the second half. The visitors felt the referee wasn’t controlling the game and they couldn’t handle the beating Cowichan was inflicting because of it.

The first game of the spring season saw Brandi Van Eeuwen score three tries while Carolyn Gudmundseth added a pair. Mi-chelle Moore kicked two converts.

“It was a wet first game back, very sloppy ball which made for a slow game,’’ observed Cowichan captain Sherry Spence.

Fly half Jamaina McLeod was out of action, but Stacey Collison stepped in and played a great game in the conditions.

“All the ladies played hard and put into play what we have been practicing over the past few months,’’ noted Spence.

Brit-Lions awarded Cowichan players of the game honours to Moore and Gud-mundseth.

Cowichan’s next game this weekend is against Nanaimo.

Andrew LeongCowichan Valley Capitals’ grads from left include: Reilly O’Connor, Mason Malkowich, Adam Moody, Robin Gusse, Matthew Berry-Lamontagna and Blake Butzow.

Andrew LeongElbow room is sought by Brandi Van Eeuwen of Cowichan to try and elude tacklers Bandna Tiawana and Serena Lim of Brit-Lions during a Div. 1 women’s game at the Cowichan Rugby Club Saturday. Cowichan won 29-10.

Season awards: Caps didn’t make the playoffs but several individuals enjoyed a strong campaign

Slip, sliding away: Rain-soaked game not the best for ball-han-dling, but Brit-Lions overpowered

Goaltender Gusse earns MVP honours

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Eight teams are converg-ing on the Duncan Curl-ing Club this week for the B.C. mixed curling championships.

Wes Craig of Kerry Park repre-sents the local hopes with Sarah Wark at third, Miles Craig at second and Michelle Allen at lead.

Other rinks in the field include:

Tom Buchy of Kimberley, Ryan LeDrew of Salmon Arm, Travis Bernhardt of Prince Rupert, Derek Richardson of Juan de Fuca, Steve Kopf of Royal City, Rob Dennis of Richmond and Brian Gessner from Vancouver.

The action gets under way Thurs-day at 1:30 p.m., with the opening ceremonies at 6. The legendary Glen Harper will throw out the first rock, leading into the second draw.

Two draws Friday, three Satur-

day and two Sunday — including the final at 2 p.m. — complete the schedule.

About 30 people make up the local organizing committee.

“The local business community has stepped up to the plate and made their donations in exchange for their advertising, of course,’’ said DCC president Ken Percival.

He’s looking forward to the event. “Some of the best curlers in the province are going to be there.’’


From now on, Cowichan LMG Pringle will be playing with the big boys.

Cowichan completed a Jackson Cup sweep of Div.

2 Island Soccer League clubs in the first three rounds of the Jackson Cup competition with a 5-2 win over Saan-ich Fusion Div. 2 Saturday night at the Ladysmith Turf.

Now all that’s left is rival Div. 1 pow-erhouses Bays United Liquor Plus and Saanich Fusion as well as upstart but unlikely challenger Nanaimo United Div. 2 in the semifinal round.

Cowichan plays Bays United Friday at Victoria’s Hampton Park. The Div. 1 Fusion will likely await the winner in the final March 30 at Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park, barring a huge upset by Nanaimo.

LMG has only lost three games all season — two against Bays and one to the Fusion.

“It’s time to pay them back,’’ said Cowichan coach Glen Martin. “We’re coming together at the right time.’’

Cowichan is scoring goals again after a long drought, albeit against Div. 2 competition, and it’ll have to crank up the attack to have the same success against Bays or Saanich.

Connor Crichton got it going for Co-wichan in the quarterfinal at 15 minutes off a Tyler Hughes corner. Dan Cato

converted a header on a nice set-up from Hughes and Ben Robson made it 3-0 at 39 minutes.

“We were kind of all over them and looking good,’’ said Martin. “We had a lapse on the last play of the half.’’

But Crichton restored the three-goal lead again quickly after the break and completed the hat trick in the 60th minute. Saanich scored once more after Martin inserted some overly enthusias-tic subs into the game and they forgot about defence.

Div. 2 Cowichan United lost 1-0 to Nanaimo United Div. 2 Sunday evening in Ladysmith. Cowichan got caught out of position on a blocked free kick that led to the lone goal of the game.

“I thought they played well enough to win,’’ said Martin, who watched the game.

Don Bodger/fileSkip Wes Craig calls a shot during the Duncan mixed bonspiel as a warm-up to the provincial event taking place this week.

Andrew Leong/fileConnor Crichton has cranked up his offensive game for Cowichan LMG Pringle.

Soccer showdown: Rival Bays stand in the way of a final berth

Crichton hat trick leads to Jackson Cup semis

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Skaters making the most of their regional experience to improve moreGot a sports story?email [email protected] 250-856-0045 Kerry Park Skating Club members

have been building on the success they obtained during the Island regional figure skating championships on home ice to further their skating.

Some of the results were not available in time for the story about the event. Among those who did extremely well

were Sheryl Sizer, pictured, who placed third for the bronze medal in the Star 4 category. Brianna Mulder was fifth, Hailey Deschenes sixth and Taya De-schenes seventh in the same event.

Deryn Hotel earned silver in Star 3. For Star 2, Natalie Urquhart was a silver re-cipient while Zohra Verduin and Jessica

Kennes each earned bronze and Emma Muller was cited for merit.

“All of the competitors went into this competition with an Olympic spirit,’’ noted coach April Robson.

“They all skated to their best potential, with some meeting their set goals and others setting new ones.’’

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Duncan Christian School Chargers took their best shot at tough competition in the provincial A senior boys’ basketball champi-

onships and finished sixth, one notch below their pre-tournament ranking.

“We knew every team was going to bring their best,’’ said DCS star Doug Groenendijk.

He certainly brought his best every game at the Langley Events Centre and was rewarded with a first all-star team selection.

DCS opened against No. 12 Similka-meen and started on a positive note with a 58-46 victory.

Nick Kapteyn (17), Jesse Van Wing-erden (16) and Groenendijk (14) all provided DCS with double digit scoring.

The second game of the tournament was a titanic battle with No. 4 St. Pat-rick’s and DCS ended up losing 68-52 despite 16 points from Groenendijk, 12 from Kapteyn and 10 from Van Wingerden.

The fourth quarter decided the issue in what had been a tight game to that point, with St. Pat’s outscoring DCS 19-6.

St. Pat’s eventually finished second in the tournament behind West Point Grey.

DCS went on to face No. 8 Kelowna Christian and overcame a 28-15 scoring disadvantage in the third quarter to prevail 68-64.

While Kapteyn went out early with a knee injury, Groenendijk exploded for 35 points.

“I had a crazy game,’’ he conceded. “Everything was just dropping. It was awesome.’’

Groenendijk was 13-for-22 from the field and added nine points from the free throw line. Young Mike Brandsma had an amazing game in support with 17 points.

Kapteyn returned to action for the final game but DCS lost to No. 7 Im-maculata 55-46. Groenendijk scored 11 and Brandsma added 10 points in vain.

Groenendijk praised the young players like Brandsma and Van Wingerden for the contributions they made to the team.

“They did great,’’ he said. “They improved a lot, too.’’

For coach Jim Brandsma’s take on the tournament, see the version of this story at www.cowichannewsleader.com.


It’s going to be another productive season for girls’ high school rugby teams in the valley.

Two of the local rivals, Brentwood College and Cowichan Secondary T-Birds, clashed Thurs-day in an exhibition game. The im-mense talent was readily apparent plus there’s lots of girls on both sides learning the game to become the top players in years ahead.

The game was tied 12-12 at half-time, with all the best players from both sides on the field. Brentwood had Cowichan hemmed in its own end for long stretches during the half.

Brentwood had to make some immediate subs to start the second half, with girls heading home for spring break.

“There are eight kids who’ve never played a game of rugby in their life,’’ said Brentwood co-coach Marius Felix.

“These kids are doing pretty well considering,’’ Felix added before departing himself to drive two girls who live in Fort McMurray, Alberta to the airport for the trip home during the break.

Cowichan took charge in the

second half and went on to a 39-12 victory.

Adrienne Saari was a standout with three tries while Meana Manhas, Hannah Morten, Sara Lowes and Emily Lindsay had one apiece.

Lindsay and Mariah Fontana kicked conversions.

“Brentwood is a hard and physi-cal team,’’ noted Cowichan coach Brad Skene. “It was great to be challenged. Our team is very keen and hard working but we need to pay attention to small details and to play to our potential each time we step on the field.’’

Hannah Colbourne and Ciel Arbour-Boehme scored tries for Brentwood. McKenna Haz, a Grade 10 student from Shawnigan Lake, kicked a convert and was a standout throughout the game.

Andrew Leong/fileDoug Groenendijk played a remarkable game against Kelowna Christian with 35 points on the way to being named a provincial first team all-star in Langley.

Don BodgerFriendly wave to her admirers is given by Nambi Mbaja of Brentwood, above, as she’s about to be tackled by Cowichan’s Britnie Hearsey and Sophia Murray. Below, Shania Pronk from Cowichan runs into tackling from Jen Lemon of Brentwood and a teammate.

Youth Athleteof the Week

Ty BrantHard work will get you somewhere. Ty Brant is proof of that. Brant, 12, a student at Alex Aitken School, puts his head down and aims to win battles along the boards and in front of the net every game to provide a key contribution to the success of the Cowichan Valley Peewee Tier 1 Capitals’ hockey team. “I like to work hard,’’ said the Caps’ defenceman. “That’s all I need to do is work hard and achieve goals. I’m working on puck control and that stuff.’’ The fruits of Brant’s labours and the benefits to the team are obvious to coach Brett Hopwo. “His dedication to the game to get better, it’s second to none,’’ he said. “Ty’s been a warrior for us all year and I’m really proud of him actually. He’s strong both ends of the puck. He’s just intense and he’s great to have on the team.’’ Brant has already put a lot of time into his hockey development, starting at six years old. The importance of conditioning came to light for him during the Island final series against Nanaimo. “I think it was the team effort,’’ he said. “We’re well-conditioned and we had better legs than them so we had more of a jump on them.’’

view video at www.cowichannewsleader.comDon Bodger

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