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Duncan photographer and former city coun-cillor Paul Fletcher views the people on the route as the real pipeline to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project.

That’s why he’s decided to travel through the territory to document the feelings of those who would be most affected if the controversial project goes through. He also intends to capture the landscapes and seascape that stand to be negatively impacted by construction or oil spills.

Fletcher and friend Daniel Sikorsky of Halfmoon Bay, also a photographer, will be hopping on the Harleys to make the unique three-week trip. They’ll be joined for a week by Duncan councillor Michelle Staples, who

will add a video dimension to the project.

“It was my idea,’’ said Fletcher of the trip. “I just feel you don’t have enough of a voice and we’re not really hearing the whole story — how much is real and how much is exaggerated. I want to nd out the story for myself.“It’ll give us a real sense of what

peoples’ opinions are because you can’t get it from the papers.’’

A launch party for the Ride The Pipe project takes place Thursday at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Craig Street Brew Pub.

“A lot of people are standing up and saying what they feel about it and Cowichan is kind of quiet,’’ said Fletcher.

The trip will begin the day after the launch party.Starting from Vancouver, Fletcher and Sikorsky will

head toward Bruderheim outside of Edmonton and then begin documenting everything as they head through Mayerthorpe and Fox Creek, Alberta and back toward B.C. through numerous communities, including Tum-bler Ridge, Prince George, Burns Lake and Terrace en route to Kitimat. From the nal destination, a boat tour is being arranged of the Central Coast region.

Fletcher said he invited Sikorsky to participate be-cause they’re both equally passionate about Canadian causes. Their work will give voice to the people along the route who are against it, but aren’t often heard.

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Tamu Miles Lake Cowichan Gazette

Two locals are dead after a motor-cycle hit a pedestrian on the Youbou Highway near Lake Cowichan Saturday evening.

A 48-year-old Cowichan Lake woman walking her dog was struck by a 2008 BMW motorcycle heading toward Duncan at the Neva Road intersection at approximately 8:40 p.m.

Small crowds of concerned neighbours gathered on both sides of Youbou Highway as Lake Cowichan RCMP, Fire Department,

and B.C Ambulance responded to the scene. Paramedics tried to resuscitate the driver of the motorcycle, a male, and his passenger, a female. Both were taken to Cowichan District Hospital.

According to RCMP, the driver, a 60-year-old Chemainus man, died en route to the hospi-tal. The passenger, a 49-year-old woman from Crofton was held overnight, but released the next morning. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man believed to be connected with the deceased woman was also on scene trying to come to grips with the reality of the situation. Several friends arrived to offer him some

comfort and support. The dog succumbed to its injuries.

An RCMP spokesperson said the police need to notify family members before names can be released. Because some may be out of province he is not sure of the time frame.

The Youbou Highway was blocked from Indian Road to the intersection with Highway 18 for several hours, and police along with a collision analyst were on the scene until ap-proximately 3 a.m.

Residents trying to return home to the north side of Neva Road were forced to leave their vehicles on the south side and walk home.

The cause remains under investigation.

Driver, pedestrian dead in Cowichan Lake motorcycle tragedyDriver, pedestrian dead in Cowichan Lake motorcycle tragedy

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Andrew LeongJohn Anins, Ian Smith, Glenn Woodman and Dave Clarke of Ken Evans Ford exhibit some monstrous behaviour last week as they welcomed a monster truck. The vehicle (a 1934 Ford) belongs to Bill and Lorna Payne of Straight Up Racing, from Washington, friends of Ken Evans principal Vic Scudder. They had the truck on display for public viewing at the dealership last week.

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A generation at the food bank, a lifetime of serviceA generation at the food bank, a lifetime of serviceDon BodgerNews Leader Pictorial

Betty Anne Devitt is the epitome of the caring Canadian.

It was only appropriate when the woman who almost single-handedly ran the Cowichan Valley Basket Soci-

ety for more than 25 years was among the recipi-ents of Caring Canadian Awards from Governor General David Johnston July 19 in Victoria.

“I think it was great they get some sort of rec-ognition for the years,’’ said husband Phil, who’s been with her every step of the way.

Betty Anne just turned 80 the week before on July 11 and has been married to Phil for 49 years. The couple’s daughter from Duncan, ve grandchildren and Betty Anne’s sister from Mis-

sissauga, Ont. all attended the presentation.The Devitts also have a son who lives on the

North Island and a daughter in Manitoba.Phil said there were about 15 other people

honoured with a special pin.“It has a blue background for royalty, a Maple

Leaf representing Canada, a heart for the giving and a turned-up palm for the receivers of the awards,’’ he explained of the symbolism.

Phil said right from the start of his relation-ship with Betty Anne, they both had their special causes. “I did my thing and she did her thing,’’ he said.

Phil coached soccer for 30 years and Betty Anne gravitated toward things that were near and dear to her heart.

“She was brought up in a convent, more or less,’’ explained Phil. “She ran a babysitting

service for 20-some odd years as well.’’Both were born in Vancouver. Their rst child

was born in England, the second one in Halifax and the third in New Westminster as Phil went from serving on submarines in England to the navy in Halifax and later worked in construction and for hydro on the mainland.

“She mostly volunteered,’’ said Phil of Betty Anne.

“I think her rewards were probably from the people she helped. She knew she was helping.’’

He was grateful to Jacqueline Ward for Betty Anne’s award nomination.

“It takes somebody like that to make the hidden talent to come out of any volunteer work,’’ Phil said. “You work quietly in the background.’’

Betty Anne retired from the basket society last year.

Peter W. Rusland/ leBetty Anne Devitt during one of her last shifts as manager of the Cowichan Food Basket — a volunteer post she held for 25 years.

Cyclist dies from injuries sustained in Duncan crashCyclist dies from injuries sustained in Duncan crash

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Francisco Ramirez has been identifi ed as the cyclist struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in Duncan, and he died of his inju-ries Monday at Victoria General Hospital.

“He died as a result of a traumatic head injury,’’ said Matt Brown, the regional coroner for Vancouver Island.

Ramirez of the Duncan area was not wear-ing a helmet at the time of the accident that occurred at the intersection of Moorfi eld Road and Lane Road.

He was initially identifi ed as being a 20-year-old, but was actually 29.

Ramirez went to hospital after being struck

by a Chevy pick-up truck that had the right of way, according to North Cowichan-Duncan RCMP Cpl. Chris Swain.

The driver of the truck, who was not injured, could not avoid the collision after Ramirez didn’t stop.

— Don Bodger

It wasn’t a bird and it wasn’t a plane. What ew through the air Tuesday afternoon in rural

Saanich was a car — a blue Geo, to be exact — that became airborne while street racing.

Shortly after noon, Saanich police were called to the 300-block of Conway Road near Camosun College’s Interurban campus for a report of two street racers.

“A red Honda and a blue Geo were racing on the winding, narrow, rural road at speeds of 70-80 km/h,” wrote Const. Mike Bainbridge, with Saan-ich’s traf c safety unit. That stretch of road has a recommended speed of 10 km/h.

The Geo hit the crest in the road, launching it a metre in the air, and sending it crashing on the ground, breaking the engine mounts and nearly hitting a car parked nearby.

“The driver abandoned his vehicle nearby and removed the licence plates in an attempt to avoid detection,” Bainbridge wrote. The driver of the Honda picked up the Geo driver and they ed the neighbourhood.

Police received six reports of the crash from area residents. The red Honda was located at the nearby college, along with both drivers.

Both drivers — a 17-year-old Shawnigan Lake teen and an 18-year-old Cobble Hill teen — car-ried novice licences and have driving histories known to police. “The Geo has been reported to police on several previous occasions as a dangerous driver, and the driver of the Honda has previously been suspended from driving twice,” Bainbridge wrote.

The department’s collision reconstruction team determined the Geo was travelling at least 87 km/h when it hit the crest.

Both the Geo and the Honda were impounded for seven days.

The driver of the Geo was charged with driving without due care and attention, which comes with a $368 ne. The Honda driver was issued a $196 ne for driving without consideration for the

safety of others.— Kyle Slavin, Black Press

Caring Canadian: Caring Canadian: Former Cowichan’s food bank heart Betty Anne Devitt honoured with national recognitionFormer Cowichan’s food bank heart Betty Anne Devitt honoured with national recognition

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Downtown Duncan’s smiling sentry has gone AWOL.

The latest edition of the giant Playmobil toy soldier that has guarded the Red

Balloon toy shop for years vanished from his post on Thursday and his com-manding of cers want him back.

“We’ve not yet had a ransom demand,” Red Balloon co-owner Phaedra Fairwell said Tuesday.

The black-red-and-silver-clad knight was on duty outside the Craig Street storefront Thursday morning as the Red Balloon opened for business.

But when employees went to bring the sidewalk display in at the end of the day, he was gone.

The ve-foot six-inch soldier rests on a blue, roller-equipped pedestal. He has been on duty for about a year, following in the footsteps of a predecessor who had been patrolling the sidewalk for years.

Fairwell has no idea how he disap-peared and would welcome tips from

any and all who may have observed anything. Better yet, she hopes he may simply reappear as mysteriously as he vanished.

“No questions asked,” Fairwell said. “We just want our guy back.”

Call the store at 250-748-5545.— John McKinley

This soldier disappeared Thursday.

Manhunt on for missing downtown soldierManhunt on for missing downtown soldier EnbridgeEnbridgefrom page 1

The intent is to create a photographic portfolio as they go along, with a docu-mentary video that will be made available to the media, environmental agencies, schools, libraries and others. Frequent updates will also be done on The Daily Pipe, their website blog, as well as Facebook and Twitter.

It’ll be a no-frills ride in terms of supplies.

“Cameras are more impor-tant than clothes,’’ laughed Fletcher.

He’s been thinking about the trip since January.

“It’s been slow getting it organized,’’ said Fletcher.

“It’s not totally planned out. It’s going to be interesting to see where things are going to take us.’’

An accident scene south of Duncan at Miller Road snarled traf c Monday afternoon and sent four to hospital.

A two-vehicle crash involving a Honda Civic and a Ford sedan oc-curred at the intersection of Miller

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North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Cpl. Jon Stuart said one vehicle was northbound on the highway attempt-ing to turn left onto Miller when it was T-boned by the other.

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Southbound traf c was moving slowly by about 1:30 p.m., although volume was heavy with people re-turning home from the holiday week-end. The accident had traf c backed up all the way through Duncan.

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Recovery program hatches new chapter for the Western bluebirdRecovery program hatches new chapter for the Western bluebirdPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Western bluebirds were believed to be locally extinct — until last week.

That’s when four Western bluebird eggs hatched at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve, further-ing the unique Maple Bay site — owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada — as a natural lab.

“This breeding attempt by the re-introduced pair is a measurable mark of success for the Bring Back the Bluebirds project, and the rst step in re-establish-ing a population on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands,” said Gary Slater of Ecostudies institute.

“We anticipate if the nest is success-ful and produces young, the young will

return to the area next spring to nest on their own.”

The hatchings spell the rst time West-ern bluebirds have nested on the island since 1995.

“Every bird, whether a nestling or translocated adult, receives a unique colour combination of four bands—two on each leg.” Three of the coloured bands are plastic, and one is an alumi-num band from the North American Bird Banding Program, administered by Canadian and U.S. agencies.

The unique combination of colours given to each bird allows scientists to track its movements, survival, and repro-duction output, all important measures to evaluate success of the re-introduction, and the long-term viability of the re-introduced population, said Slater, coordinator of the ve-year project’s translocation component.

The eggs are in a nestbox claimed by an adult pair from four sets of Western bluebirds released at the preserve on June 11. Whereabouts of the other pairs is unknown.

It’s the young pair’s rst breeding sea-

son, and they’re working on their second brood while feeding the four edglings.

The entire family was translocated from Washington on June 6.

The edglings are often seen perched in a small Garry oak near their parents’

new nestbox.Once a common species on the island

and Gulf Islands, Western bluebirds thrived until the 1950s when numbers began to decline, and they were consid-ered locally extinct.

Possible reasons span loss of insect prey due to pesticides, loss of Garry oak habitat, removal of standing dead trees, and competition for nest holes with European starlings and English house sparrows.

Western bluebirds are secondary-cavity nesters that cannot build their own nests, and depend on old wood-pecker cavities, natural holes in trees, or nestboxes.

Western bluebirds are among some 100 species-at-risk in Garry oak and associated ecosystems.

Report possible bluebird sightings to [email protected] or 250-383-3427.

courtesy Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team Baby Western bluebird banded at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve recently. It’s among four of the rare birds to have hatched on the island since 1995.


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We 30- and 40-somethings are doomed to work until the day we die, if nancial analysts have it right.

We have no retirement sav-ings, we’ve got 40-year mortgages we can barely afford to service on overpriced homes, and con-sumer debt so high we are a few interest percent-age points away from spiralling into bankruptcy.

But wait peers, there is a colourful rainbow in the not-too-distant future. Our pot of gold comes in the form of businesses whose owners are ready to sell.

It’s not like the olden days when business ownership was passed down to the family’s next generation. Next generations are instead chasing top-salaried professional jobs or travelling to far-off lands.

According to Venture Connect, a resource group that eases the transaction between current and

future business owners, in the next 20 years we’ll see, “unparalleled shortfalls of both business own-ers and employees resulting in potential closure of large numbers of small businesses throughout the area.”

Cha-ching! What they see as a problem, I see as an opportunity.

With this is mind, take a walk down your com-munity’s main street and you’ll feel like a kid with a pocket full of coins in a candy store: the path of your future is once again in your hands.

Pick a business you see yourself owning, get yourself hired, and in time you’ll be riding shotgun on your way to owning the business. The previous owner has done all the grunt work setting up the business and your job as the new owner is to build on their success. Sounds sweet, yes? If only the truth were so simple.

Clemens Rettich, a local business coach, and au-thor of Great Performances, The Small Business Handbook for the Twenty-First Century, brought my dreams into check with some wise words.

“It is a viable proposition, but you do not have

your pick of businesses. The problem is a lack of businesses that are great candidates for sale. The sad truth is only a very tiny minority of businesses have been prepared correctly to be worth buying.”

Rettich says succession planning — ready-ing your business for a transition of ownership — is a challenge in business and community economic planning. Business owners do not have a long-term plan with staff and systems in place for selling the company and this makes the busi-ness more dif cult to value the company when the time comes.

If you decide to pursue the dream of owning a local business, Rettich recommends retaining a business lawyer — a great one — to help navi-gate the transition. He also suggests ensuring there is enough time to value the company, and to keep your emotions out of the transaction.

“Most sellers signi cantly overvalue their business, and can be very persuasive about their customer lists and goodwill when most of that isn’t worth anything. Determining the true value

of a business can take over a year.” Having done your due diligence, buying an

existing business is still a great option for anyone who works for a company they dream of owning. Owners dream of selling to an employee who understands the business.

“An employee who already knows the business is in a great position not only to capitalize on the strengths, but they also know where the bodies are buried,” Rettich says

So pick a business that has a succession plan. Get hired, be a shining star, and eventually buy the business. Maybe then you can retire at 65 while the rest of us slog away at our 9-to-5 jobs for an extra 10 years to service our debt.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].

Business ownership: the new retirement planBusiness ownership: the new retirement plan

CVRD stance on CVRD stance on soil dumping soil dumping hard to ignorehard to ignoreCase made:Case made: Reasonable local position demands a Reasonable local position demands a thorough responsethorough response

For something the Cowichan Valley Regional District is relatively powerless to do anything about, it has done what it can.

Now it is up to the province to listen.Last week, the CVRD told the government in no

uncertain terms it wants no part of contaminated soil being dumped in local watersheds now and in the future. And it is preparing a bylaw that enshrines that principle into local law.

Certainly the province can, as it has done before, reject said bylaw. But what is different this time the province can’t reject it simply on the grounds of Cow-ichan being NIMBY.

Instead of a blanket condemnation of soil dumping, the region is prepared to acknowledge the practice is necessary. It is even prepared to accept dumping and

treatment in certain parts of the valley, and work with the govern-ment in pinpointing the appropriate areas. But it wants a clear line drawn around watershed areas crucial to community drinking sup-plies. None of which are remotely unreasonable positions to take.

It is indisputable soil dumping in the watershed is something the community wants no part of. The people have stated it clearly. Lo-cal government has stated it clearly.

Government can, and often does, do what it wants. But it will be pretty hard to ignore such a clear and reasonable message.

What the CVRD has done is identify soil dumping as a practice that requires more scrutiny and suggest what appears to be a sen-sible plan of action to address it.

The province can certainly take issue with the letter of what the CVRD has proposed, but it would be derelict if it ignored the principle. Action or answers are needed.

Victoria needs to respond.

This we likeThis we likeIt’s hard to believe SUNFest is now

10 years old.What began as a day-long mid-sized

West Coast rock festival at Providence Farm, has morphed into one of the bigger country music events on the province’s annual calendar.

Four days, thousands of fans and some of the biggest names of the genre are now the norm.

Bring on Alan Jackson.

The good and the bad of this week in CowichanThis we don’tThis we don’tCommon sense seems to dictate

winter as the bad time for drivers.Slick roads, poor visibility and

blustery conditions are more obvious candidates for mayhem on the black-top than sunshine and clear skies.

Yet the anecdotal evidence mounts that our pages are fi lled with more instances of traffi c accidents than is normal for Cowichan.

Don’t join them. Take care.Kevin Sumpton and Laurie Rowlett danced to the Ken-tucky Headhunters Sunday during SUNFest.

We say:We say:Province must address the is-sue of water-shed dumping

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YYOUR TURNOUR TURN

“I love the music; I’m a country girl at heart. Every-one just gets along and people are a lot more calm here than at Merritt.”

Alycia Danvers, Victoria

What do you like most about Sunfest?

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.

“The beauty of the festival is it’s indigenous and everyone’s pretty local. It drives investment to our community. The quality of entertainment continues increasing. It’s a civilized event and everyone appre-ciates why we’re here.”

John Vogelgesang, Chemainus

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More subsidies for aquatic centre a More subsidies for aquatic centre a bad ideabad ideaDear editor

North Cowichan Councillor John Koury wants to get the CVRD involved in “fair fund-ing” for the under-utilized aquatic centre. What makes Councillor Koury think the electoral areas will want to pay taxes to fund the pool when their residents do not want to pay the higher user fee? The electoral areas were not involved in the decision to build the facility, so why should the electoral areas help fund the facility’s $3 million annual de cit by allow-ing the CVRD to extort taxes from them? Secondly, getting the CVRD involved in North Cowichan’s facility is a bad idea, as it will lead to higher taxes for North Cowichan and Duncan residents. The CVRD will charge an administration fee for its services.

The facility was the bad idea of North Cowichan council led by Mayor Jon Lefebure. It was too much facility for an area with our population and we are paying the price for it now. Subsidizing the facility with more taxes is not fair to all of the privately owned gyms and tness centres in town that it competes with.

North Cowichan, in an effort to reduce costs to taxpayers, should shut down the services that can be provided by private businesses in a more ef cient manner.Don SwiatlowskiNorth Cowichan

Let people who care about their Let people who care about their food take care of their foodfood take care of their foodDear editor

As an organization that works extremely hard every day on ensuring a more sustainable food system for our community, we at Cowichan Green Community are extremely disappointed something as simple as allowing people to have more control over their own food supply is still even up for debate at the political table.

No one, especially politicians, should ever have the right to tell people they cannot ensure their own food sustainability. Raising chickens for eggs and meat is just one tiny piece of the food security puzzle but it can be a very impor-tant one for many reasons. Chickens are a lot of work and effort and if the worry at city council is that hundreds of people are going to rush out, buy baby chicks and feed, set up chicken coops, get up early every morning and stay home every night until the chickens are back inside safe and sound, well there is not much to

say except that you are delusional.People who are going to go to all the effort

and spend all the money and invest their own time and energy into raising chickens are doing it because they are passionate about their own health, well-being, and food independence. I wish the same could be said for all the people who put no thought into what they are eating except to walk to a grocery store and buy industrial, hormone-fed chickens that have never seen the light of day and starchy-white eggs that are months old and have traveled thousands of miles.

Let’s get with the times people. The effort and energy that council and the community has spent on this issue is a waste of taxpayers money and every single citizen should be up in arms about that alone. I vote that Duncan city council spends its time working on the really important issues at hand and leave the chicken lovers alone.

Enough is enough.Judy Stafford, Executive Director.Cowichan Green Community.

Chemainus just not getting proper response from North CowichanDear editor

Wake up folks! Especially in Chemainus where, as a senior, my taxes increased from $1,400 for 2005 to $3,002 for 2012.

How many years has it taken anything in Chemainus to get approved. Skateboard parks, road improvements, where to put the library — how many meetings where taxpayers are paying there wages, food, accommodations

and on and on. We vote, they don’t listen and do it their way anyway. Business owners that provide a valuable service are kept waiting months and years to get applications approved. Marguerite Moskalyk has to stage a sit-in to get their attention, yet had Chemainus not protested about Echo Heights, our political n-est would have had it developed in a heartbeat. Who would ll the houses is a question, since our elected are not ghting to keep our mills running, and raw products in our area. My taxes went up another $400, while the pulp mill was forgiven, yet now a miracle, full-speed ahead. So North Cowichan, give me my $400 back. I see municipal vehicle after municipal vehicle run up and down this road, one driver, and where they are going no one knows, as nothing is getting done. At least listen to the locals. The library should be in the old re hall property, not in our only parking lot. This town seems to rely on tourists, and they need parking, not a library. The library would sit beautifully on the re hall property, as a hall for many things local folks need. Perhaps all of Chemainus should join Marguerite Moskalyk with a sit-in.Sharon WattChemainus

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SIA proposal actually SIA proposal actually likely to be a good likely to be a good thing for Shawnigan thing for Shawnigan In my opinion:In my opinion: I support application I support application

I have spent my summers in Shawnigan my whole life. I was curious when I saw the “say no” signs, so I visited its website to nd out what was going on. The comments on the site scared me. How

could a company be proposing something that was going to do so much harm to our community and environment?”

But I also realized there are two sides to every story, so I did my research to understand SIA’s proposal better. People on the Shawnigan Creek Protection Association site brought up the fact future generations needed to be considered. Everyone seemed to get caught up in the debate, forget the science and facts behind the application, and decided SIA was dumping contaminated soil directly into their drinking water.

As an Environmental Studies student for four years and a member of the next generation. I decided it was my responsibility to speak up.

The most recent studies of water quality in Shawnigan Lake found detectable levels of caf-feine and pharmaceuticals; this comes from human waste through septic eld seepage or sewage input. As a result of residents in Shawnigan Lake, our water is already not as clean as it should be. We do not want to have to worry about contaminated soil leeching into it as well.

However, I believe that without SIA’s treatment plant there is a much better chance of this happen-ing. SIA’s application is the solution.

It provides a safe, monitored facility for this soil to be treated and buried in a granite hole. If they are denied and are unable to take this soil, then what? There will still be contaminated soil in the area and it will still need a place to go.

That means some of it will continue being transported to Cumberland, with an extra 140 kilo-metres and an extra 350 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere each trip. The rest of it will be dumped illegally, at unpro-tected sites, where the chance of leachate running into our water source is extremely high.

Yes, it would be great if it could be taken to some other granite hole far away from any people, but right now there isn’t. Because human activity continues to contaminate soil, SIA’s quarry is, at this time, the ideal location.

I know I am young but I have done my research. I understand the proximity to the watershed that provides Shawnigan with its water is concerning, but it appears SIA has taken every precaution: regular testing areas for managing and treating soils; berms, trenches and catch basins for leachate control; and water monitoring and treatment.

Furthermore, it would take more than 100,000 years for any water to even make it through to the aquifer underneath the quarry; overpopulation is predicted to kill us in 1/100th of that time. So please make a rational decision, there is no perfect solution for contaminated soil, but SIA’s reclama-tion plan is as good as it is going to get.

As someone who has to live with the decisions you all make, as someone who will still be alive when this reclamation is finished in 50 years, and as someone who hopes her kids will one day be able to swim in Shawnigan Lake, I support SIA’s application. Environmental studies student Nicky Block summers annually in Shawnigan Lake. Her father is SIA proponent Marty Block.

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Master carver picked to commemorate Duncan’s 100thMaster carver picked to commemorate Duncan’s 100thPeter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Veteran Native carver Calvin Hunt will create Duncan’s centennial totem pole by late fall.

City hall says the pole will join Hunt’s global reputation as a

Kwagu’l carver by re ecting the city’s mountains,

rivers, wildlife and people on the 100th birthday gift to Duncanites, and all Cowichanians.

The pole’s unveiling date and permanent loca-tion are pending, Councillor Sharon Jackson said.

Hereditary chief Hunt is searching for the right log that will be crowned by Eagle, Spirit Guard-ian holding a canoe, William Chalmers Duncan, Thunderbird, Killerwhale and Chief Maker hold-ing a Frog.

The gures are mostly based on stories of the

Cowichan Tribes people.The Totem Town masterpiece’s back will depict

ve salmon symbolizing the region’s original ve tribes.

Tertiary lines will represent sh weirs and water slashes evoking local mountains and waterways, staff said of the project headed by city hall and the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society.

Jackson explained Hunt — who was chosen by the city’s tourism committe from seven artists

submitting proposals — is the right person for the job, despite not being a Coast Salish carver from Cowichan territory.

“We were looking for the most skilled carver that can tell the city’s story best, and I believe we found him.”

City treasurer Peter de Verteuil said the price is of the totem will be $60,050.

The city boasts about 40 poles dotting the core area.

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Davey Derby nets big sh, big proceedsDavey Derby nets big sh, big proceeds


The Davey Derby experienced a slight decline in participants and proceeds from last year, but the fundraiser

in Port Renfrew is still a big-time contributor to charities in the Cowichan Valley.

The 12th annual Dave Nichol-son Memorial Benevolent Fund event attracted 314 anglers, down from 357 last year, and netted proceeds of $25,000 compared to $30,000 in 2011.

Organizer Audie Williams cited a couple of factors that made a difference in the time leading up to the derby.

“The weather wasn’t that good,’’ he said. “And shing reports weren’t all that good.’’

Conditions were a little foggy during the morning hours of the derby, but some shermen wound up on Cloud Nine with their win-

ning catches.Brian Dice caught a 38.3-pound

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“There was a lot of big sh that were brought in,’’ said Williams.

Wyatt Wratten, the winner of the junior category, received a rod, reel and tacklebox, and gained many admirers for his enthusiasm.

“A smile is worth a thousand words,’’ said Williams.

An interesting sidelight to the derby was the seven- to 10-year-olds present who elected a treasurer and a president and put together their own bullhead derby.

“The kids organized their own event and we made sure we had prizes for them,’’ said Williams.

The Davey Derby immediately dished out funds to the Cow-ichan Valley Basket Society and KidSport Cowichan. Colleen Fuller and Ron Erickson accepted the donations on behalf of their respective organizations with gratitude.

Raf e tickets sold for an in at-able boat and motor donated by Jackson Marine raised $4,500 for KidSport. The big winner was Kellie Lackie, one of the Davey Derby’s tireless volunteers.

Other proceeds from the derby will be dispensed during a day of donations.

submittedWyatt Wratten with his winning junior division catch at the Davey Derby.

Catching up: Catching up: Number Number of participants down of participants down slightly but there’s still slightly but there’s still enormous benefi ts for enormous benefi ts for the communitythe community

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Second World War ethnic removal Second World War ethnic removal marked by local ceremoniesmarked by local ceremonies

John McKinleyNews Leader Pictorial

It is one of the quiet shames of Cowichan.

The Second World War internment of local Japanese Canadians stripped the area

of a notable cultural sub-pocket that never really reclaimed its local niche.

The quiet will be interrupted Aug. 11 and 12 by a pair of special events in Chemainus and Duncan.

The British Columbia Jodo Shin-shu Buddhist Temples Federation is visiting both communities to conduct Obon ceremonies as part of a cem-etery tour paying respect to Vancou-ver Island’s Japanese pioneers.

“The Japanese-Canadians of the Is-land and Coastal B.C. were removed and interned in April, 1942, as (the war) spread to the Paci c, and few made their way back, so most of those buried here no longer have descendants living nearby to honour their memories,” the organization states in a media release.

Born in the Lower Mainland’s Buddhist community, the tour has been ongoing for 25 years, and at one time attracted a full tour bus of people from across Georgia Strait. But aging populations have seen participation numbers dwindle to

just a handful, and local residents are being asked to join in.

Rev. Grant Ikuta, recently elected the rst Canadian-born socho (bishop) of the Jodo Shinshu Bud-dhist Temples of Canada, will lead the ceremonies.

Obon is the Japanese Feast of Lanterns, a traditional ceremony that brought families together to care for the graves of their ancestors.

“The other purpose of the Obon Cemetery Tour is to foster fellowship and understanding as we welcome people from all nationalities and denominations in paying tribute to those who have gone before us,” Ikuta said. “Your participation in the

visitation is greatly appreciated.”The Obon ceremony in Chemainus

will include a special dedication to acknowledge new grave markers the Chemainus Cemetery Soci-ety placed on each plot in the old “Japanese section,” an area of burials left unmarked by grave vandalism during the Second World War.

The Chemainus service is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at St. Michael’s and All Angels Cemetery on Chemainus Road. The Duncan service at Mountain View Cemetery, Somenos Road is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

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3RD ANNUALUSED BOOK SALE USED BOOK SALE FundraiserSaturday, September 22, 2012, 9am to 1pmLocation: Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Offi ce(Between Buckerfi eld’s and The Brick)

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All money raised stays in the Cowichan Valley and is distributed to WAVAW, the Mill Bay, Chemainus, Lake Cowichan & Duncan foodbanks, and Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation.

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Jackson to headline Sunfest 2013Jackson to headline Sunfest 2013Peter W. RuslandNews Leader Pictorial

Four days of smokin’ country music and good times was crowned by Saturday night’s announcement country superstar Alan Jackson will headline Sunfest 2013 during the August long-weekend.

The news came after Jason McCoy’s main-stage crew rocked the Cowichan Exhibition grounds — and just before Dierks Bentley’s band blew the packed site away under clear skies.

Security was tight during Sunfest 10, with an effective combination of security guards and RCMP of cers patrolling the sprawling site looking for infractions, especially in beverage gardens.

Despite a few ghts quickly quelled, Cowichan’s

all-ages’ country town, populated by thousands of rockabilly fans, has been peaceful.

Sunfest is no longer the rock ‘n’ roll festival launched by Greg Adams and his Wideglide Produc-tions team a decade back at Providence Farm.

Tickets, wristbands, and searches at the popular country-music blast twin stretches of orange metal fencing to corral folks into various sections to help control trouble.

Parking and a city of RVs was neatly handled by a squad of volunteers.

Figures about how many folks attended Sunfest, and the amount Wideglide will give to local charities and clubs, is pending.

Sunfest continued Sunday with locals Jeff Ellis and Kelly Girvan, and ending with headliners The Ken-tucky Headhunters, and the Charlie Daniels Band.

Peter W. Rusland/Andrew LeongHot temperatures and hotter music were the watchwords for this weekend’s SUNFest, which featured (clockwise from bottom left): the voice of Tara Oram; Lynda Watson cooling husband Doug with a spray bottle as temperatures climbed above 30C; Saturday headliner Dierks Bentley; dancing couples; and pounding rhythms of bassist Doug Phelps and the Kentucky Headhunters.

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earlier this year.And they are back this month for your

enjoyment at PORTALS in the Islands Savings Centre.

Deja Vu, an exhibition of work by the win-ners of this year’s Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show, opens with a special Aug. 8 reception

in the community centre gallery.John Robertson, Jan de Bree, Alison Irwin,

Daniel Cline, Cathi Jefferson, Sharron Camp-bell, Laurel Hibbert, Rachel Twizell, Wilma Millette, Lambert Goldsmith, Karen Trickett and Susan Jean Whyte were the honourees from the spring showcase of Cowichan’s fi n-est artwork.

They were the cream of the crop of an April 25-29 Fine Arts exhibit offered 279 works by 164 Cowichan Valley Arts Council members.

Their work will be on display at a reception that runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and a show that continues until Aug. 14.

For gallery hours and more information, visit cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/portals.

Library shift to re hall site unlikely says mayor

Second derelict barge sinks outside Chemainus Harbour

3RD ANNUALUSED BOOK SALE USED BOOK SALE FundraiserSaturday, September 22, 2012, 9am to 1pmLocation: Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Offi ce(Between Buckerfi eld’s and The Brick)

NOW ACCEPTINGBOOK DONATIONS:

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our community’s overwhelming response in the last two years,

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT NEWER PAPERBACKS THIS YEAR. NEWER PAPERBACKS THIS YEAR. Please bring your books to the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial offi ce during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

All money raised stays in the Cowichan Valley and is distributed to WAVAW, the Mill Bay, Chemainus, Lake Cowichan & Duncan foodbanks, and Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation.

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By the way, did you hear:• Carol Sim, co-ordinator of a group

of volunteers called GardenPals at Duncan’s Jubilee Community Garden welcomed two classes from

Khowhemun Elementary School in June to help pick fresh salad vegetables for the Cowichan Women Against Violence women’s shelter. Dur-ing the garden’s eight-year history, nearly a thou-sand bags of organic vegetables have been grown, harvested and donated to community organiza-tions such as Cowichan Food Basket Society, the Cowichan Intercultural Society and Duncan Manor. The food is produced in a small space in the communal section of the gardens, well tended by local volunteers. For info, call 748-0580.

• Visions Art Studio Tour president Terry Harrison tells us their banners advertising the tour were taken on June 12 or 13. It is a 5’X5’ banner with white background and was attached to the chain link fence at the Tzouhalem Rd.-Maple Bay Rd. intersection, right across from the entrance to Queen of Angels School. Call 250-743-3862 if you have any information.

• Shawnigan Lake RCMP Sgt. Rob Webb welcomed Gail Stroud as the new co-ordinator for the community policing station that opened in Mill Bay July 5.

• Want to try shing? Heather Leary tells us

the No Gear No Problem program from Go Fish BC! has made 20 shing rods available to borrow at the Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery, 1080 Wharncliffe Road in Duncan or call 250-746-5180.

• Penelakut lmmaker Steve Sxwithul’txw wasn’t shooting far from home July 21-22 as he was in Kulleet Bay near Ladysmith shooting the Stz’uminus Canoe Festival for an episode in The Warrior Games, his new television series for youth about aboriginal sports that will air on APTN and the Internet in the fall of 2013.

• Brian Roberts, president of the Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-op is happy to report a grant of grant of $8,500 from the Co-operators Foundation to sup-port the creation of a B.C. Biofuel Network. The co-op provides 100 per cent bio-diesel made locally from recycled cooking oil to its 180 members.

• The Mill Bay Marine Rescue Society is look-ing for letters of support as it applies for govern-ment funding to update search & rescue equip-ment and additional training for its volunteers. Send letters to [email protected] this week.

Exciting things happening for you, your friends or your family that you want to share with your community? Send us a quick email at [email protected].

We’d love to spread the word.

Community garden growingCommunity garden growingValley peopleValley people

Name: Jordan CrockerOccupation: produce clerk at

Russell FarmsAge: 23Hometown: DuncanIf you get a chance go see: The

Dark Knight RisesRight now I am reading: The

Hunger GamesI’m listening to: countryAt least once everyone should:

tube the CowichanMost people don’t know I: like

to danceProudest or happiest moment:

graduating from high schoolMost embarrassing moment: I

regret nothingIf I was appointed king of the

valley I would: secure food and shelter for everyone

Before I die: I want to go to South America

Words I live by: I live in the present

Andrew Leong

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HOLGATE, Fred WilliamMay 20 1938 – July 23 2012

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Fred at Cowichan District Hospital with his loving family by his side. Pre-deceased by his parents Fred and Edith Holgate he is survived by his 4 children: Fred Jr., Daryl, Jamie (Marnie) and Sandra, his grandchildren Jailene and Luke and his sister Barbara (Ed) Fouts and family in Texas.His loving wife of 25 years, Maureen

and his extended family Keith and Deena Nelson, Sandra Boyd, Janice and Dan Brooks and Steve and Calli Thorne Grandchildren Jordy, Kerry and Kurt Nelson, Craig and Gary Boyd, Devin and Jolene Loewen and 7 Great Grandchildren. Fred was born in Toronto and raised in Ucluelet, Duncan and Chemainus areas. He attended schools in Chemainus and Ladysmith.Joined the Air Forces at 18 years old. Married Solange Guiboche at Gimli Manitoba and returned to Duncan (Mt. Sicker) where he raised his 4 children.Fred was in the Trucking Industry working mostly for Domans (Trans Isle). Fred loved driving (anywhere), fi shing, camping and having a Beer(s) around the campfi re with friends. He lived life to the fullest and was loved by many. Many thanks to the great staff on the 2nd Floor for their care.Help us to celebrate his life on August 11 2012 at the Eagles Hall on Boys Rd in Duncan BC from 2-5pm.

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Natasha, Eric, Kaydence & Cohen would like to welcome Hadley Gabrielle, born July 13, 2012 at 10:16 am, weighing 8lbs 7.5oz, 20.5” long. Thank you to our midwives Selena, Sarah & Kate, also our family and friends for their support.

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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 $1000/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 Cowichan Valley. It is all donated to

people who would otherwise go hungry (schools, Food Banks, Seniors Centres, & many more). Go to http://

cowichanfoodconnection.com to fi nd out how you can help.

“Dignifi ed access to food for all”

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Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans

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phone 250-339-6901

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND KEYS, Mon July 30th, under black bridge in Duncan. A black lanyard with skulls on it, a small crescent wrench, Ford key with remote + 2 other keys. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial offi ce # 2, 5380 TC Hwy, next to Buck-erfi elds.

FOUND Silver ring (wide band) with native engraving. Found Monday June 4th on Is-lay St. Call to identify, 250-746-4471. Can be claimed at the Cowichan News Leader, #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, next to Buckerfi elds.

KEYS FOUND, Mill Bay, June 25/12. Ford key with remote & (1 house key)?, found at south west corner of intersection, Highway 1 & Kilmalu Rd. Can be claimed at the News Lead-er Pictorial, #2 - 5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan. (next to Buckerfi elds)

Looking for Michelle Lynne Wilson from Duncan. Your purse was found in the Van-couver area. Please contact Kim, offi ce manager, at the News Leader Pictorial, Dun-can. Phone Kim 250-856-0046

LOST GOLDEN Retriever in the vicinity of Duke Rd & Gelenora. If seen please call (250)748-8183.

Sorry to the owners of a grey cat who I accidentally hit on Hwy 18 just past Duncan Meadows towards Hwy 1. No tags, no time to react.

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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YOUNG at heart, 47 SWM, looking for a female, 35-51, that likes the outdoors and working out. Camping, hiking, movies and the fi ner things in life. If sitting at home with the fi re and a glass of wine sounds like something that would interest you, please email so that we see if our in-terests are mutual. Please email me at [email protected].

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Currently we are recruiting to fi ll the following positions for Central/Upper Island:

2 – Auxiliary Analyst Positions for Nanaimo Closing date: Aug. 15, 20121 – Regular/Full Time Position for Nanaimo Closing date: Aug. 13, 20121 – Regular/Half Time Position for Duncan Closing date: Aug. 16, 2012

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Shawnigan Lake School Looking for exp. cook and

P/T dishwashers, for Sept. 2012.

Both positions must be able to lift 30 lbs and be avail to work

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

GRADE HOE OPERATOR Full-time, permanent in Log-ging Road Construction. Mini-mum 5 years experience work-ing with rock & drills is required. Must have valid driv-er’s license. Rate per Union Agreement, This is not a camp position, Only qualifi ed indi-viduals will be considered. Fax resume with abstract 250-871-0208

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PLANER MECHANIC- Chem-ainus Forest Products Ltd. has an immediate opening for a planer mechanic at the plant located in Chemainus BC on central Vancouver Island. This is a full time position with competitive wages and bene-fi ts. Please contact Ken McKenzie for more information at [email protected] or 250-246-4791.

Roofer or Apprentice

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250-727-7154TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experi-ence/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to [email protected]

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial’s 3rd Annual Used Book Sale is scheduled for

September 22! We require volunteers to help sort and categorize

books for the sale. Due to an overwhelming

response from prior years, we are only accepting

newer paperbacks this year. Please call Kim Sayer at 250-856-0046 for more

information or drop by our offi ce beside Buckerfi elds

any time between9 AM & 4 PM Monday

to Friday.

CHEMAINUS, Sat Aug 11,9-2, 9882 Cedar St. Girl’sclothing (infant to size 5), NewPartylite candles, Lots of misc

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

Diesel Mechanic Position. Diesel engine and transmis-sion repair shop located on Vancouver Island looking for a qualifi ed mechanic. This per-son must be energetic and motivated, able to deal profes-sionally with customers and neat in appearance. Marine and supervisory skills an as-set. Competitive wage and benefi t package. Fax:250-286-0059 or email ser v ice@al techd iese l .com Attn:Service Manager.

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustr ia l .com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS Needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: [email protected]: www.torqueindustrial.com

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experi-enced concrete fi nishers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. [email protected].

CUSTOMER SERVICE AS-SOCIATES. Looking for staff to provide stellar customer service in our coffee bar & market, regular P/T. Must have friendly attitude, cash handling experience, Food Safe certifi cation and reliable transportation. Barista experi-ence an asset. Email resume to [email protected]

Family practice clinic in Dun-can seeking experienced RN or LPN. This position could be full-time or the possibility of a job share would be consid-ered. The right candidate will have several years of nursing experience, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to multitask at a high lev-el. Please respond to fi le # A981 c/o The News Leader Pictorial, 2-5380 TCH, Dun-can, BC V9L 6W4

FULL TIME Class 1 or 3 driv-er, with air, required immedi-ately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/benefi ts. Email/fax resume to: 250-949-6381. [email protected].

INSERTING MACHINE Op-erator required for busy Alber-ta printing plant. Previous Al-phaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechani-cal & computer aptitude re-quired; [email protected]

ISLAND HAIRCUTING Co. re-quires FT/PT Stylist for busy salon. Wage neg./benefi ts. Ap-ply within. (250) 746-7114

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LABOURER REQUIRED for Local Landscape - Garden Maintenance Company. Will-ing to learn, Positive Attitude. Experience not necessary, but benefi cial. DL Rqd. Send resume’ to: Attn: Marius [email protected]

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To apply for any of these positions please send

your resume to:[email protected]

or Fax 250-284-7715.www.neucel.com

PARTS AND Services repre-sentatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC. We are look-ing for exciting, customer friendly, dynamic individuals capable of working in a fast paced work environment. Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to: [email protected]

PIONEER HOUSE now hiring FT Line cook. Apply with re-sume to Mark or Matt, 4675 TC Hwy, Duncan, B.C. or by email: [email protected]

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Grapple Yarder Operators• Hooktender• 2nd Loader Buckerman• Line Machine Operator Chaser• Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers• Excavator Operator with Logging Road Construction experience • Certifi ed Driller/Blaster• Heavy Duty MechanicsFull time with union rates and benefi ts. Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email offi [email protected].

WRECKER OPERATORRequired for Mill Bay based tow company, Class 1 license required. Applicants should live in the Mill Bay area.

Fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-743-1525

LABOURERS

DWIGHT Intl School is seeking housekeepers and janitorial staff immediately for short term employ-ment. Experience is benefi cial but not necessary. $10-12/hour based on exp. Send resume to [email protected]

SALES

C & C Concrete Pumping Ltd

Seeking Sales person. Knowledge of concrete, understands concrete

fi nishing. Background in customer service and any previous experience in the concrete industry an asset.To cover a customer base

from Duncan to Port McNeill, selling concrete pump truck

time as well pump place and fi nish.

Competitive salary as well as company vehicle and fuel

will be provided.

Send resume to: info@ ccconretepumping.ca or fax: 250-586-2739 or call

for interview: 250-586-2738

PERSONAL SERVICES

ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

PSYCHIC READER advisor tells love, marriage, business. Call USA 1 (817)498-5234.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

SLIM DOWN For summer! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic to-day! 1-800-854-5176

HOLISTIC HEALTH

BEST MASSAGE, on Vancou-ver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. Call or text 250-510-1963

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free con-sultation. Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 www.mydebtsolution.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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.

HAIRSTYLISTS

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

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES: MOFFAT Stove, 30”. Excellent workingcond. Call Maureen at(250)746-7407. Mon.-Fri.,8:30am- 4:30pm for viewing.

FARM EQUIPMENT

DUNCAN, mower, rake & bal-er, $3200. All in good condi-tion. (250)-748-7266

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MIXED FIREWOOD, full cord,split & delivered. Phone(250)701-1964

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewoodlegally obtained during forestrestoration, large cords. Helprestore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

LEATHER COUCH 3 yrs old, brown $425. 7.5’ x 9.5’ wool fl oral needle point rug, $1500. Wicker indoor

porch rocker, $125. Wicker in-door love seat, $225. All in

great condition. Cash & carry.Call 250-871-1945.

LIFT CHAIR, brand new (cost$1500), high quality vinyl, ask-ing $800. 1 (250)748-7388

(SOLID MAPLE items). Buffetand Hutch with glassdoors/shelves $200 obo. Tablew/ leaf & 6 chairs $250 obo.Coffee table $100 obo. Wallunit, top & bottom cupboards$250 obo. All items in greatcondition. Call (250)743-0910.

GARAGE SALES

JEWELS, FURS

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DUNCAN, ARUBA 5/6 manhot tub, 10 jets, cover 2 yearsold, new heater, pump 3 yearsold. In good condition. $500.(250)715-6491


Ladysmith: $397,000. 463 Battie Dr. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2794 sq.ft. home. Level entry, can be suited. Numerous up-grades. 2 gas fi replaces, BBQ hook-up. Mature garden, in-ground sprinklers. Immaculate. Ph: 250-245-8840 or email: [email protected]

FOR SALE BY OWNER

3-10x52 Offi ce buildings (portable) one with kitchen, bath & furnace $900, 2 without $600 each. All insulated, wired. Phone after 5 pm. (250)748-8270

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

1 Body By Vi Transformation Kit (Visalus Sciences)

In original box with original invoice; nothing has been opened. I purchased the kit before tasting the product and after trying a sample I fi nd the shake mix too sweet. Currently selling on-line for $311 plus S&H.

Asking $250 fi rm. 250-746-7379 lv msg.

DINING ROOM suite and 6 chairs, light blue and off white seats, oval table, buffet and hutch, medium brown, $375 obo. 2 electric beds, like new, feet up, heads up and mas-sage, 1 with brass head board, $350 (ea). (250)246-9550.

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!!

JET Molder/Planer, Hitachi 10” sliding compound mitre saw, Hitachi 10” table saw, Yamaha EF1000 generator, Laney 15 watt tube amp head, Sansui 800 receiver, Pioneer SA7500 system, Thorens TD165 turntable.Many more deals in store!430 Whistler. 250-746-9810.heritagepawnbrokers.com

SCOOTER ELECTRIC- new batteries & charger, low km, $1100. Frig $99 Toaster Oven $25. N.Nanaimo 250 758-6462after Aug 1, 250 758-0121.

REAL ESTATE

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

DUNCAN upper level of de-lightful 2 bedrm character home (1000 sq ft) with private garden, lge wkshp and all ap-pliances. $850 mo. NP/NS. Utilities extra. Avail Sept.1. Call 250-709-9077

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CAYCUSEWell-Maintained

Recreational Property/Home1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath,

5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine

Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800.Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or

250-745-3387.

Cobble Hill House For Sale By Owner, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, RV Shop, in ground pool, hot tub, .74 acres. Asking $619,000. Phone 250-743-3537. Realtors welcomed

HOUSES FOR SALE

3282 River Road. Chemainus estate 4 bdrm, 3 bath, full undeveloped basement home on 5.6 acres. Offers to $569,000. More info at: johnbooth.agentsites.point2.comor John Booth, Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty 250-245-2252 (Ladysmith).

LADYSMITH. NEW 3 bdrm/3 bath home ready to move in. Open concept, beautiful kitch-en, lots of tiling. Includes all appliances. Landscaped. New Home Warranty. $339,900 1124 Gilson Pl. 250-741-0353 or 250-714-2746.

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bd updated Upper House in Lake Cow. Quiet clean street. Avail Sept 1. Bright, Clean, Cozy. Includes fi re plc, w/dry & dshwshr. Heated work-shop in yard and garden. Fenced yard. Small pet okay, child friendly. $850 plus hydro, ref req. 250 415 2341

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

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

DUNCAN 1 bdrm suite in small bldg, all utils incl’d, refs req’d & checked, $475, clean, quiet, near town. NS/NP. Call 250-597-3756.

DUNCAN: 2-BDRM Condo, 2nd fl oor, corner unit. 5 appl’s, new laminate fl oors. N/S. 2524 Lewis St. Avail now. $850./mo, lease. Pls call (250)477-8046, 250-883-3204

DUNCAN (5 min to Cow. Commons) lrg, lovely, newly reno’d2 bdrm den. Priv entry, quiet,patio, views, shared W/D. N/S, N/P, max 2 ppl. $1000 utils. Call 250.597.7658.

DUNCAN CONDO, 3 bdrm 1200 sq.ft. Ground fl oor corner suite, S & W exposure, 5 appl’s, pet considered. Avail Sept 1st. (250)746-5049

DUNCAN

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR has a new look. Reno’d clean and quiet suites: fresh paint,

new fi xtures and fl ooring. Well maintained bldg, short walk to Beverly Corners. Incls heat &

hot water. N/S, N/P. 1 bdrm suites $590

(250)748-3729

FURNISHED Air-conditioned bed sitting room, includes tele-phone long-distance, wi-fi , cable, movie chanel, laundry, secure entrance, fridge & mi-crowave. $630./mo. Call (250)748-1866 or apply in Beer & Wine, 360 Duncan St.

LADYSMITH- INCREDIBLE ocean views, executive style condo. Adult orientated, 1200 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, priv ent, gas F/P, renos, single garage. $995. (250)245-1342.

LEWIS STREET Condo. 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, no party-ing, close to town. Available Sept 1st. Ref’s a must. $800 mo. Call 250-746-5615.

Free Cable Hook Up!!

Mountain View Terrace Estates

3420 Auchinachie Road----------------------------------

Spacious

Affordable 1 & 2 bedroom suites

-------------------------------New Carpet

Large balconies In-suite storage

Close to schools, shopping and walking trails

Includes: Heat, Hot waterand parking

--------------------------------------Resident managers on site

To view call250-748-3321

SHAWNIGAN LAKE- (south-west) clean & adorable 1 bdrm apt, W/D, lake views, N/S. Available Sept 1. $650 mo + utils. 1 year lease req’d. Call 250-743-5036.

Wild Rose Apts Duncan large 1 bdrm in adult

oriented building. Corner, faces east (bright).

Central location (near Overwaitea, restaurants,

Shoppers Drugmart, Aquatic Centre), 3rd fl r. Rent incls heat & hot water, walk-in closet.

Sept 1st. $665 mo. Call Teresa at 250-748-1304.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

AVAILABLE NOW 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent expo-sure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250-748-9622

SHOP WAREHOUSE for lease, Boys Rd., Duncan, 1500sq ft w/offi ce, $7.25sq ft triple net. Call (250)245-9811.

COTTAGES

CHEMAINUS COTTAGE, Partly furnished. Inclds heat. N/S, N/P. $725 (250)246-4609

COBBLE HILL- 1 bdrm cabin, on farm land. Avail immed. Call (250)743-4392.

RENTALS

COTTAGES

DUNCAN 1-BDRM cabin, $485, clean, quiet, near town NS/NP, refs req’d. Call 250-597-3756.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

CHEMAINUS- 55+ Building. Lrg 2 bdrm suite in 4-plex, 5 appls. $675 utils not incl’d. Available now. (250)245-2472.

CROFTON. SPACIOUS 2-bdrm. F/S, fi replace, nice yard, carport, laundry. $825/mo. 250-748-4253, 250-715-5810.

DUNCAN 3BDRM sxs duplex near Drinkwater school, lami-nate fl oors, carport, F/S, W/D. $1000 + utils. (Immed). Refs, small pets ok. (250)537-4319.

DUNCAN: CLEAN, Bright 2 bdrm Rancher. New windows, carport, F/S, W/D, $775/mo + utils. Avail Sept. 1st. NS/NP. (250)478-4860, (250)514-5860

DUPLEX: 2 bdrm, lower level, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, on Lane Rd. N/S, N/P. $800/m Avail now. (250)748-0102IN TOWN, 2 bdrm duplex, F&S, hy-dro included $950/mo. No pets. Avail now. 250-701-1937.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

SALTAIR: 2 bdrm mobile on our property. Very quiet area. NP/NS, ref’s. $800 mo + util’s. Avail immed. (250)246-2296.

HOMES FOR RENT

3 BDRM, 2800 sq.ft., wooded lot, near Shawnigan Village. W/D/FS, DW., N/S, N/P. $1300/mo + util (250)743-2522

COWICHAN STATION- 2 bdrm house close to hwy, W/D, treed, yard, private, N/S, pets considered. $900/mo, Available now. Call (250) 715-0882.

COWICHAN STATION, rural 2 bdrm doublewide mobile, woodstove, $1000/mo. 5 appl’s. Aug 15. (250)710-3505

DOWNTOWN DUNCAN: 3 Bedroom/1 bath home w/unfi n-ished basement, fridge/Stove, new paint inside & out, large carport w/shop, NS small pet considered. References a must, $1200/mo. call 250-748-9622

DUNCAN, NEAR hospital, mobile homes for rent in quiet adult park. Pets ok, call for de-tails. (250) 246-8318.

NORTH COWICHAN: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D, wood stove. Stor-age, green house $1300+ utils. Sept. 1st. 250-748-4859.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm reno’d cottage, private, quiet rural setting, F/S, W/D hook-ups, 15mins to Duncan. $600+ utils. Call 250-749-4061.

LAKEFRONT YOUBOU Exec 3 bdrm, 2 bath, level entry home, level beach, 5 appl. fi re-place, decks, NS, $1200. Avail end August. 250-715-5484, email [email protected]

Minutes from down town: 2 Bedroom/1 bath home w/unfi n-ished basement, Fridge/Stove, new carpet, large lot. NS small pet considered. References required, $900.00 Call 250-748-9622

RENT TO OWN in Duncan, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, home offi ce, in-law suite, attached double gar-age, fully fenced backyard, 3104 Laurel Grove, $1100/mo. Apply at island-rent-to-own.com (250)709-1062

SHAWNIGAN STATION in South Shawnigan Lake, beau-tiful & bright! Full House is 2 fl rs, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, + den, W/D. N/S cat ok. $1550 + utilsAvail Aug 1. Call 250-514-0094. [email protected]

SHAWNIGAN VILLAGE. 3-bdrm A-Frame. Avail. now. 2 baths, garage. $1100/mo. 250-743-2891, 250-480-9851.

WATERFRONT, SHAWNI-GAN Lake 1.2 acres, 3-4 bdrm, lrg kitchen/dining/family rm, living room with fi replace, 2-baths, 5-appls, hardwood throughout. Private wharf, gar-age/workshop, NS/NP. Avail Sept 1 2012 to June 30 2013. $1500/mo. 250-889-4652.

OFFICE/RETAIL

1500 Sq ft, prime ground fl oor retail/offi ce space. Lrg win-dows, A/C, located downtown. 604-820-8929, 250-715-6880

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

DUNCAN: OFFICE space for lease, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. (250)746-5657 or 250-748-8671

DUNCAN, downtown 950 sq.ft. ground fl oor, completely reno’d, offi ce, retail, or consult-ing. Reception area, 3 offi ces. Avail now. 604-820-8929

RV PADS

COBBLE HILL- covered ser-vice RV pad on farm land. Call (250)743-4392.

RENTALS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SHARE LARGE 4 bdrm suite, 1-bdrm avail. $450 inclds utils/ cable. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. Avail now. Call 250-740-5619.

SUITES, LOWER

AVAILABLE Aug now Ground fl oor 2 bdrm legal suite, by Berkeys Corner. F/S, blinds & W/D hookup. No Pets, No Smokers or partiers. Only quiet persons! Ref’s req. Rent? Plus utilities. (250)748-3472 or (250)709-1838

BRIGHT LOWER level 1 bedrm suite in character home. Spacious rooms with lots of storage space. Private back yard - walk to shopping. All appliances & ht incld. Cable & phone extra. NP/NS. $700 mo. Perfect for couple or single person. Avail Sept. 1. Call 250-709-9077

CLOSE TO Cowichan Com-mons, 2 bdrm bsmt, quiet family home, fenced yard, W/D, F/S, Ref’s req’d. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1st. $850 mo incls hydro. Call (250)715-1579.

Cobble Hill: 2 bdrm, lrg cov-ered deck, FS/WD/AC/heat, hydro, cable, wifi , ins. includ-ed. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. $1100/m Avail Aug 15. (250) 743-2896

CROFTON nearly 950 sq ft lower level suite with sea glimpses. 1 bedrm plus den with large kitchen. Very clean, very private yard to enjoy. Pet may be considered, NS. Avail now. Call 250-709-9077 to view.

DUNCAN- 2 bdrm, priv ent, grd level, small yard, close to amenities. Laundry available. $750 + utils. NS/NP, no par-ties. Call 250-701-3213.

DUNCAN - 1 bdrm. Stoneha-ven, nr. hosp. Priv. ent. own laundry. F/S, W/D. Suits a quiet person. N/S, N/D. No parties. Sm. pet cons. $800 month, incl. heat, hydro. Ref. Req. Avail. now. Phone 597-7693

DUNCAN- BRIGHT 1100sq ft 3 bdrm bsmt suite, hrdw fl oors, shared W/D, RV parking. N/S. $1200 inclusive. Avail Sept 1. A must see! (250)701-4226.

LAKE COWICHAN- 2 bdrm bsmt suite, spacious, clean, renovated, near town/bus, W/D, quiet tenants only. $775 iclds utils. Small pet cons, N/S. Avail Sept 1. (250)642-3707.

SHAWNIGAN- self-contained 2 bdrm large suite with many extras. Utils incld. A must see to be appreciated. $1100. NS/NP. (250)743-3524.

RENTALS

SUITES, UPPER

COBBLE HILL: Beautiful car-riage house on 5 acre estate.1 bdrm, F/P, W/D. Private gar-den. Avail. now. N/S, cat ok.$795. (250)532-2100.

DUNCAN: BACHELOR. Top fl oor, near town, small bldg,all utils incl’d, refs req’d.NS/NP. $475. 250-597-3756.

Mill Bay - New CarriageHouse Apartment. Avail Aug15 or Sept 1. Includes: Heat,Hydro, Cable, Internet, Laun-dry and Parking for one. Lo-cated close to bus route.$650/mo - Ref Required 250-743-1043

RURAL CHEMAINUS, 1 bdrm, bright, W/D, F/S. N/S,$725 mo + utils, avail immed.Ref’s. Call 250-246-9669.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, largedetached upper studio, closeto Village, bus, amens, incls allutils, N/S, small pet neg, ref’s,$750 mo. Avail immed. Call(250)733-2314.

TOWNHOUSES

CRYSTAL CREEK Town-home. Avail Sept 1st, 3 bdrm,2 bath, W/D F/S, D/W,$950/mo+ util’s. 250-709-2646

DUNCAN 3-BDRM town-house. Large yard, parking.F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed).$1000-$1100. 250-516-8881.

DUNCAN 2-BDRM town-house. Large yard, parking.F/S, W/D hook-up. (Immed).$900-$950. 250-516-8881.

DUNCAN Renovated large 3 bdmTH, 2 lvls, enclosed yard, OCT 1,40 min from Victoria $975, HT, HW,incl. 250 748-1304.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

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

Window WashingGutter Cleaning

Pressure WashingYard Cleaning

Junk Haul awayFree estimates

Larry’s Cleaning (250)701-1362

CLEANING SERVICES

House cleaning available. Discount for seniors. Please call Monica for your free quote & consultation 250-709-2505

COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Seniors’

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

ELECTRICAL

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


ELECTRICAL

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

FENCING

GARDENING

CHACHI’S YARD WORKS-General yard clean up,lawn/yard mainte-nance,mowing,weed trimming,rak-ing leaves,small bush and tree pruning,small hauling jobs,SEN-IORS DISCOUNT,call/text 250-732-8464 or [email protected]

HANDYPERSONS

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


HANDYPERSONS

JOE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

30 yr’s ExperienceWe fi x everything

No HST250-748-5062

HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

(250) 510-4745deliveryguy.shawwebspace.ca

DELIVERIES

HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows* Siding * Moss treatment

* Pressure washing

Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306

Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343


LANDSCAPING

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

Quality Landscape Construction

* Stone Retaining Walls* Landscape Design

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

PLUMBING

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

STUCCO/SIDING

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

Service Directory


TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095www.creditdrivers.ca

CARS

1980 RARE Pontiac Phoenix, only 80,000k, 2 previous own-ers. Top Shape. P/S,P/B/P/W, tilt. News brakes, rotors, alter-nator, battery, trans serviced. $1,700 OBO (250)732-8811

1987 TOYOTA SUPRA, 5 spd, 2 dr, black, black leather inter-tior, gas miser. Brakes just done. $1250 obo. (250)709-7917

1993 BUICK Regal, 4dr, Auto, green exterior, leather interior. air, power package, 100,000K. Very good condition. $3,500 obo. (250)618-6685

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

2009 PT CRUISER, ex cond, 55km, auto, pw, a/c, White, well maintained. Motivated must sell. $10,900. 250-732-4866

MOTORCYCLES

2007 HD Ultra Classic, with all the bells & whistles. 96 cu in motor, 6 spd trans, full 4 speaker Harmon Kardon AM-FM stereo with rider/passen-ger intercom, MP3 CD player, CB radio, cruise control, heat-ed grips, too much to list! 18,500 kms, $18,900 obo. Call (250)748-9251 Duncan.

TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $13,000. (250) 748-3539

1993 PACE ARROW 35’ low mileage, generator, queen size walk around rear bed-room, new 3 way fridge, M/W, tub/shower. Roofs w/AC, also equipped with a back up camera. 68642 km. $14,900. obo.Please call 250-245-3350.

2005 Jayco Jayfl ight 28 ft RLS travel trailer. Non smok-ers, no pets. Lg. slide, walk around queen bed, sleeps 6. Very comfortable and in excel-lent cond. New golf cart batter-ies, BBQ, Adco full cover. 10000lb equalizer hitch. $16,000. May consider good short-box camper in trade. 250-245-2920.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 2 dr, 212,000km, auto, air, 4.7 Vor-tec V6. Reg maintenance, good tires & brakes. $4,799 obo. (250)597-3140

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spir-ited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tip-tronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mount-ed CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250-658-1123 [email protected]

TOWING

BEAR LAKE SALVAGE

$$$ CASH $$$For Scrap Cars

alsofree scrap metal removal

250-710-7278

TRANSPORTATION

TOWING

GET PAIDFor Old and

Broken VehiclesCall Tight Line Towing

(250)709-5692

SOUNDERS TOWING

Cash for

Unwanted Vehicles“Prompt Service”

(250)252-1224

VTRUCKS & ANS

1995 CHEV SILVERADO TURBO DIESEL 4x4

Extended cab, long box, new batteries, good rubber, no rust. 271,000 km, runs like a clock.

$4500. Serious calls onlyCall (250)756-2388.

2002 F150 XLT, 4x4 auto, 240,000 km, new tires/brakes, clean, runs great, power group, red w/matching canopy. $7800 obo (250) 743-3076

UTILITY TRAILERS

Utility Trailer 1979, 120 Volt, 4x8, newly rebuilt, lights working. View at 731 Malone Road Ladysmith. $850/obo 250-245-2384.

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WednesdayWednesdayDeja Vu: Art show open-

ing and artist’s reception. Refreshments available. Harp music provided by Gweneth Evans. Portals - the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage 2687 James Street. 7 to 9 p.m.

Jazz at the Old Firehouse Wine Bar: excellent wine and easy listening jazz to chill out by. 7 to 9 p.m., Old Firehouse Wine Bar, 40 Ingram St., Duncan. Ages 19+. Call 250-597-3473

ThursdayThursdayPierre Schryer: the many-

times-over fi ddling champion joins Adam Dobres in a house concert in Mill Bay at Shady Grove at the Sussmans start-ing at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donations for this event are $20 per person. Further de-tails at.shadygrove.ca or by calling 250-929-9226.

Cowichan Cruisers: car club meets, weather permitting, at Java World on the Trans-Canada Highway, at 7 p.m. For more call Corky Adams at 250-748-2486.

FridayFridayAccordion Days: presented

by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Society. The Gypsy Belles will be playing in Old Town from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. They will be at the Book Nook, The Twisted Sisters Tea Room and at Top Hat Antiques.

Ninth Annual Khowutzun Warmland Intertribal Pow-Wow Grand entry. 7 p.m. Cowichan Tribes Siem Lelum Soccer Fields, 5574 River Road, Duncan. Admission by donation. Call 250-715-6125.

ArtBeat: a recurring art walk and street party in Chemai-nus every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. from June 22 to August 31, featuring high-calibre artists, creative demonstra-tions and a sparkling line-up of entertainment. Shops and eateries will stay open late to join the festivities. More at cvcas.com, or call 250-416-0382.

SaturdaySaturdayJazz at the Old Firehouse

Wine Bar: excellent wine and easy listening jazz to chill out by. 7 to 9 p.m., Old Firehouse Wine Bar, 40 Ingram St.,

Duncan. Ages 19+. Call 250-597-3473.

Summer Nights: Family en-tertainment showcasing Jes-sica Kato-Koch, Joint Chiefs and Alyssa Waser. Bring your own chairs or blanket. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Central Park, South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan Admission by donation. Call 250-749-1629.

Movie in the Park: Bring your lawn chair or beach blanket and join us at the Kerry Park Sports Fields for Summer Movies in the Park Dolphin Tale at approximately 9:20 pm (dusk). Admission is by donation. Email [email protected] for more info.

Summer Nights Cowichan Lake: open stage entertain-ment and family fun starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan Central Park on South Shore Road just before the bridge at the bandshell. Payment by donation. Call 250-749-7224 for informa-tion.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: donate your reusable clothing at 2951 Green Road outside Island Savings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds support local mentoring programs. Call 250-748-2447 for information.

Cowichan Bonsai Club: meets second Saturday each month between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 at Crofton Senior Centre (near ferry terminal). Sessions include a one-hour meeting and a two-hour hands-on workshop. Call 250 246 9871.

Ninth Annual Khowutzun

Warmland Intertribal Pow-Wow Grand entry 1 and 7 p.m. Cowichan Tribes Siem Lelum Soccer Fields, 5574 River Road, Duncan. Admission by donation. Call 250-715-6125.

SundaySunday9th Annual Khowutzun

Warmland Intertribal Pow-Wow Grand entry at noon Cowichan Tribes Siem Lelum Soccer Fields, 5574 River Road, Duncan. Admission by donation. Call 250-715-6125.

Keating Farm: guided tour of the farmhouse the second Sunday of every month from May through November at 2 p.m. 5250 Miller Road, Dun-can. The tour will be followed by a short demonstration or guided walk. Learn about bee keeping, native pollina-tors, biodynamic farming, apple pressing and more. Admission $7, free for TLC members. Call 250-737-1401.

Cowichan Car Picnic: and Junk in the Trunk sale. Bring an interesting vehicle and your own picnic lunch to par-ticipate, or just drop by and check out this annual valley attraction. Vehicles meet at the Valleyview Centre parking lot for a scenic drive ending with a picnic on the grounds of Brentwood College. For more info or to register for the Junk in the Trunk call 250-743-9114 or 250-727-8909, or visit cvcp.ca.

Pamela Tessman: music on the patio, rain or shine as part of the Sunday night summer music series at Merridale Ciderworks Bistro, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., no cover charge. For

more, call 250-743-4293.

MondayMondayMountain Bike Rides: group

rides. We meet at Cowichan Cycles at 5:30 p.m. or at the Mt. Tzouhalem parking lot at 6 p.m. No one gets left behind. Cal 250-748-2453 for information.

Tuesday Tuesday Trinitude: “The Trio with

Attitude” — Celtic fl avoured roots music. Folk, blues with a touch of punk rock, 7 p.m., Waterwheel Park, downtown Chemainus as part of the Music in the Park series. Admission by dona-tion. Call 250-416-0382 for information. Presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society.

Cowichan Valley Camera Club: meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday monthly, 7 p.m. Clements Centre, Duncan. New members welcome.

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Chemainus Wednesday Market: featuring local and regional farm produce, fl owers, baked goods, sweets, and crafts, 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays until Sept. 12, Waterwheel Park parking lot, Chemainus.

Fiddling champion Pierre Schryer joins Adam Dobres in a house concert in Mill Bay Thursday.

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Duncan’s gymnastics club is called the Dy-namics for a very good reason.

A dynamic group of girls is currently wearing the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club’s out ts.

The competitive team of 24 girls collected a com-bined 216 medals and 192 ribbons during the six-month season.

Each girl competed in anywhere from two to nine competitions all over the island, Lower Mainland and as far away as Kelowna. Most of the athletes live in the val-ley, but there’s also one from Metchosin and three more travel from Salt Spring Island.

Sisters Rebeca and Trystinna Bailey, who are both go-ing into Grade 6 at George Bonner School, entered nine competitions each.

Rebeca, 11, is working hard on certain skills.“Basically to get the back hand spring perfected on the

beam and whip on oor and the rest of my skills on bars with the grips,’’ she said.

Trystinna, 10, won gold on the beam at the Campbell River Invitational.

“I also won gold on vault at two competitions in a row at Garden City and Ogopogo,’’ she said. “There was girls from Alberta there.’’

Both are typical of the high performance and big-time results being achieved by the girls.

Three members of the Dynamics quali ed for the B.C. Winter Games this year and two of the same athletes went to the Western Canadian Gymnastics Champion-ships.

The Dynamics won three team gold awards and one team spirit award at the various competitions.

To what do the Dynamics attribute these great results?“Great coaches, a great new facility and dedicated

girls,’’ said Karyne Bailey, a member of the board of di-rectors. “We altered the new facility at the Island Savings

Centre through the addition of foam pits which allow the girls to safely train on higher level, more advanced skills.

“Foam pits can be the difference between attaining a Level 4 gymnast versus attaining a national level gym-nast coming out of your gym. Also, we are so fortunate to have the talent of three devoted, rm yet soft, Russian coaches, and we are pleased to say that we have another new Russian women’s coach joining us in September.’’

With such great credentials, the club is looking at the possibility of attending its rst international meet.

Most likely is a Hawaiian meet in January that attracts athletes from Japan, China, the United Kingdom, United States and Canada.

“It will be an excellent opportunity for our girls to get their feet wet on the international scene as well as at the local beaches,’’ quipped Bailey.

Raising the necessary funds will be a huge feat, but the Dynamics are up for it. The girls’ combination of dedication and perseverance will help them to achieve the fundraising goal.

An order of new equipment has just been received at the gym to keep the girls heading in the right direction.

“With the new facility and the upgrades being com-plete, we realized it was time to invest in replacing some of our older, dated equipment,’’ said Bailey.

Some mats were being held together with duct tape.A new tumbling oor, vault and vault runway, two new

beams and mats galore will be welcome additions.The girls couldn’t wait to try it all out, attempting to do

ips while the oor was still being laid down.There’s more equipment the club would still like to

replace.“As a not-for-pro t, we have to take it one step at a

time, replacing what we can as the funds are available,’’ noted Bailey.

A stellar year with Pro-D Day and Christmas camps and birthday parties helped create an equipment fund to replace worn-out pieces.

Information about the team or any of the gym’s pro-grams is available by calling the of ce at 250-746-0193.

Youth AthleteYouth Athleteof the Weekof the Week

Trystinna Bailey

The younger of the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastic Club’s two Bailey

sisters is exceptionally strong for a 10-year-old. Strong arms make

Trystinna Bailey a natural at the vault and bars. Sister Rebeca is more of

a beam and floor specialist. Like Rebeca, Trystinna started gymnastics

in a recreational program at Shawnigan Lake. She moved on to the

Lion’s Pride club in Victoria the next year and has now completed two

seasons with the Dynamics. Trystinna competed this past season as

a Level 2 Tyro. She could stay there again for another year, but the

decision is ultimately up to head coach Olga Matagonova. Trystinna

proved she can handle the pressure of the larger meets, winning gold

on the vault at the Ogopogo competition.view video at www.cowichannewsleader.com/Don Bodger

Dynamic group of girls reaching for the top in gymnasticsDynamic group of girls reaching for the top in gymnastics

Don BodgerSister act Rebeca, left, and Trystinna Bailey with their impressive haul of gymnastics medals and rib-bons. They each attended nine competitions last season, the most of all club members.

I’ll tumble for ya:I’ll tumble for ya: Continued progression brings the possibility of attending an interna- Continued progression brings the possibility of attending an interna-tional meet for the fi rst timetional meet for the fi rst time



The weather couldn’t have been much hotter and it matched the action on the courts at the 24th annual Biondo

junior grasscourt championships at the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club.

The tournament started Thursday and wrapped up Sunday night. It got progressively warmer every day.

“We’ve had scorching before, but this was pretty hot,’’ said tour-nament director Sheila Biondo. “This was every day.’’

Young junior tennis phenoms took it all in stride for the most part.

“The juniors don’t complain,’’ said Biondo. “They just want to play on the grass.’’

Tennis B.C. approved the event as a champs tournament again and a total of 89 entrants braved the el-ements, comprising 108 matches.

“We had some from Oregon, some from Washington and a fam-ily from Alberta that drove through the night to get here,’’ said Biondo.

Room was made in the draw to compensate the two boys and one girl from Medicine Hat, who just left Alberta Thursday and started playing Friday.

“That’s quite a sacri ce and then

go directly on the court,’’ said Biondo.

Local players Nyles Moisson of Mill Bay, Cowichan Bay’s Jo-hanna Hixson and Mary Cleverley of Duncan were among the top contenders in their age groups.

Biondo was grateful to all the starters, Diana Jones and Charles Granger for their assistance and Yvonne and Mike Moisson and helpers who worked in the kitchen.

Results of main draw nals were as follows:

Boys’ U12 singles: Braeden Ethier (Richmond) defeated Eddie Wu (Coquitlam) 7-6, 6-2.

Boys’ U14 singles: Aaron Diemer (Brentwood Bay) defeated Christopher Chan (Victoria) 7-5, 6-2.

Boys’ U16 singles: Austen Nguyen (Beaverton, Oregon) defeated Nyles Moisson (Mill Bay) 6-1, 6-0.

Boys’ U18 singles: Austin Hoole (Victoria) defeated Moisson 6-2, 7-6.

Boys’ U14 doubles (round robin): Winners — Chan and Di-emer; Runners-up — Joshua Yang (Burnaby) and Matthew Wong (Coquitlam).

Boys’ U18 doubles: Daniel Shen and Steven Shen (Coquitlam) over Nguyen and Hoole 6-2, 7-6.

Girls’ U12 singles: Sasha Vagramov (Port Moody) defeated Jayden Nielsen (Port Moody) 7-5,

6-7, 6-4.Girls’ U14 singles: Vagramov

defeated Sybella Garvin (North Saanich) 6-2, 6-3.

Girls’ U16 singles: Anna Reutin (Beaverton, Oregon) defeated Johanna Hixson (Cowichan Bay) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.

Girls’ U18 singles: Vanessa Mans eld (Port Moody) over Giselle Bonney (Port Coquitlam) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.

Girls’ U14 doubles: Jayden and Alexandra Nielsen over Tiana Akdjelio (Coquitlam) and Garvin 6-3, 6-1.

Girls’ U18 doubles (round robin): Winners — Georgia Tomsett (North Saanich) and Lucy Ewart (Brentwood Bay); Runners-up — Hixson and Mary Cleverley (Duncan).

Consolation nal results were:Boys’ U12 singles: Niall Weich

(Medicine Hat, Alberta) defeated Atom Fjeldsted (Beaverton, Or-egon) 6-1, 6-1.

Boys’ U14 singles: Nicolas Vincent (Victoria) defeated Carson Hopkins (Delta) 7-6, 6-3.

Boys’ U16 singles: Beckett Chang (Victoria) defeated Ammar Inayatali (Victoria) 6-4, 6-2.

Boys’ U18 singles: Steven Shen (Coquitlam) defeated Keenan Ishida (Vancouver) 6-1, 6-4.

Boys’ U18 doubles: Didier and Nicolas Vincent (Victoria) over Raymond Weich (Medicine Hat,

Alberta) and Tyler Gibson (Sid-ney) 6-3, 6-4.

Girls’ U12 singles: Kaitlyn Ha (Nanaimo) defeated Chanelle Moisson (Mill Bay) 6-1, 6-1.

Girls’ U14 singles: Franzene Tsui (Port Moody) defeated Jenny Jia (Port Coquitlam) 7-5, 6-2.

Girls’ U 16 singles: Vanessa Mans eld (Port Moody) defeated Lucy Ewart (Brentwood Bay) 6-2, 6-1.

Girls’ U18 singles: Anatassia Krasnova (Coquitlam) defeated Johanna Hixson (Cowichan Bay) 6-3, 6-3.

Girls’ U14 doubles: Tsui and Jia over Vagramov and Chanelle Moisson 6-2, 7-6.


Cowichan Bay Sailing Association’s Regatta is all about consistency.

Reliable winds and an entry close to the same are the trademarks of the event each year. The latest

edition of the event Saturday and Sunday fol-lowed the pattern.

“It went real good,’’ said chair Stuart Dahlgren of the sponsor group UK Halsey Sailmakers. “We had close to our normal wind. We could have used a little more.’’

But the wind arrived at close to the usual time after Saturday’s 11:30 a.m. start, with the Doctor — as it’s affectionately called — kick-ing in eight minutes later.

“Generally speaking, it’s one of the only places in the Gulf Islands you can guarantee wind on a hot day,’’ said Dahlgren.

And it was hot, much warmer than it’s usu-ally been on regatta weekend.

“It takes a toll on you,’’ said Dahlgren, who skippered Westerly, a Santa Cruz 70, the larg-est boat in the entire eet of about 90 entries. “Hydration is important.’’

Many regulars keep coming back to the regatta to enjoy the racing and camaraderie as well as a few newcomers. Most are from the island and Lower Mainland, but Donald

K. Wills II’s Shoot the Moon from Seattle is always there.

Most divisions ran two races Saturday and one longer race Sunday. The one-designs man-aged to get in up to ve overall.

The wind was OK for Saturday but “the wind was a bit spotty on Sunday,’’ said Dahlgren.

Overall division results were as follows:Multihull division — 1. Bad Kitty (Ron

Tomas/Bob Davis), 2. Drum (Andy Robinson/Doug Thibodeau), 3. Geneva (Eric Pesty).

PHRF 1 63-117 division — 1. Baaad Kitty (Ben Power), 2. Radical Departure (Andre Wojcieszek), 3. Mad Max (Micah van der Heide).

PHRF 2 123-183 division — 1. Fetish (Dave Richardson), 2. Imp (Greg Slakov), 3. Saltheart Foamfollower (Jeff Rodenberger).

PHRF 3 186-321 division — 1. Flight (Brian Robinson), 2. Lark (Paul Arcoite), 3. Red Eye Express (Betsy Wareham).

Melges 24 division — 1. Light Scout (Kirk Palmer), 2. Recidivist (Michael Bond), 3. Nauti Girl (Brad Bradley).

Martin 242 division — 1. Too Wicked (Mi-chael Clements), 2. Daisy (Richard Spooner), 3. Crantini (Liane Kern/Alex Fox).

It was just like old times for the Cowichan Bulldogs.

An alumni group consisting from left of linebacker Eliot Jones, offensive lineman Mike Watson, coach Joe Lobo, quarterback Archie Erigaktuk and linebacker JQ Lobo got to-

gether while gearing up for the Vancouver Island Raiders’ junior football game against the Victo-ria Rebels Saturday. “It wasn’t long ago I had to get down on one knee to talk to these guys,’’ joked Joe Lobo. “Now it’s the other way around.’’

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Junior tennis action heats up with the weatherJunior tennis action heats up with the weather

Cowichan Bay Regatta:Cowichan Bay Regatta: The Doctor pays another visit while sailors try and stay hydrated as temperatures soar The Doctor pays another visit while sailors try and stay hydrated as temperatures soar

Biondo tournament:Biondo tournament: Youth movement blocks out the sun and just happy to be playing on the grass courts Youth movement blocks out the sun and just happy to be playing on the grass courts

Bulldogs grow up to become RaidersBulldogs grow up to become Raiders

Andrew LeongTwo-handed grip allows Sybella Garvin of North Saanich to make a precise shot against Franzene Tsui of Port Moody in U14 girls’ singles.

Andrew LeongEddie Wu of Coquitlam slams the ball back to Carson Hopkins in U14 boys’ singles match.

Andrew LeongSailors head into Cowichan Bay under full spinnaker aided by reliable winds.

Reliable wind kicks up on a hot weekendReliable wind kicks up on a hot weekend

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Competitive valley water skiers are in the midst of a hectic schedule since the B.C. Summer Games.

Provincials were held in Williams Lake and numerous Shawnigan Lake and Cobble Hill skiers did well.

In Boys’ 3, Desman Perry placed second in slalom, third in trick and jump for third overall for three-event skiing while Ben Leech claimed third in slalom, second in trick and jump for second overall.

The junior men’s event brought rst overall for three-event for Jed

Leech that included rst in slalom and jump and second in trick.

Danica Entzminger placed rst overall in Under 21 with a rst in slalom and trick and second in jump.

Boys’ 2 competition had Jake Metcalfe from Shawnigan earning rst overall for three-event with rst

in slalom, second in trick and rst in jump.

Dallen Foreman of Shawnigan placed rst in trick, third in jump and fth in slalom while Tyler Leech of Cobble Hill took a page from his cousins Jed and Ben to place second in slalom.

In Boys’ 1, Dawson Foreman of Shawnigan came third in slalom and trick. Niki Leech, another cousin of Ben and Jed, was the only Girls’ 1 entry so she took rst in all three.

Veteran Cliff Moffat placed rst in slalom in Men’s 8.

Jed Leech and partner Gary Athens won the money jump with a com-bined total of 244 feet.

Meanwhile, Jed Leech is the recipient of the $1,000 Manoo and Jean water ski scholarship. Leech was selected last year and again this year.

He went on from the provincials to the Western Canadians in Winnipeg.


The Brentwood College connection entered in the men’s coxless pair rowing competition couldn’t quite deliver on its Olympic swan song.

Dave Calder and Scott Frandsen, the defending

silver medalists from 2008 in Beijing, went into the nal at London 2012 full of con dence but missed the medals and nished sixth.

It was a tough pill for the Brentwood grads, who have been in a combined seven Olympics, to swal-low. “My heart goes out to them,’’ said Brentwood Head of Rowing Brian Carr. “They tried some

new methods of training.“They were the strongest they’ve ever been in

their entire lives. They were tter and stronger than they were four years ago. Unfortunately, there were some crews that were just faster on that day.’’

Even though Calder and Frandsen would have liked to go out on a high note, “their legacy is well-

established in Canadian sports history,’’ said Carr.Duncan’s Michael Braithwaite and Kevin Kowa-

lyk of Winnipeg nished sixth in the B nal of the men’s double sculls.

Swimmer Ryan Cochrane, who spoke at the Val-ley Youth Athlete of the Year banquet in January of 2010, won a silver medal in the 1,500 metres.

Family affair:Family affair: Leeches Leeches spotted in top positions at spotted in top positions at provincial championshipsprovincial championships

Tough way for Calder and Frandsen to end rowing careersTough way for Calder and Frandsen to end rowing careers

Water skiers get the hang of itWater skiers get the hang of it

submittedJed Leech, above, goes through the slalom course with the greatest of ease while Ben Leech, below, hits new heights on the jump.

Don BodgerCaitlyn Harrington makes her way around the barrels during Vimy Western Riding Club games competition July 29.


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