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Plugging the dike

No guarantees, but: Officials confident $9.5-million project will go a long way toward protecting from future floods Kathy Santini

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early $10 million in improvements will significantly reduce the chances Cowichan will escape a repeat of the disastrous flood of 2009.

That was the message from officials Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new York Road pump station.

“This will protect us from a flood like we had in 2009, which was a one-in-seven-year event,” said Rob Hutchins, the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s chairman.

“This project significantly gives us a much larger scale of protection than we’ve had before. It’s the first time we’ve had such a systemic development in place to prevent a one-in-200-year flood in our community.”

In November, 2009, 237 people in the Duncan area were impacted by flooding; the cost of the immediate response was about $1.5 million.

The cost of follow-up prevention measures to protect local residents from a repeat totalled $9.5 million.

“Congratulations to all our partners in the successful completion of this significant flood protection initiative,” Hutchins said. “Our communities are that much safer because of your efforts.”

Cowichan Tribes, the federal and provincial governments, the City of Duncan, the Municipality of North Cowichan and the CVRD each contributed to the expanded and repaired diking system built to provide greater protection against flooding in the area east of the Trans-Canada Highway.

It was also built to withstand projected increases in precipitation, which many say is a result of global warming.

“Hopefully, we won’t experience a flood again like the flood of 2009,” Hutchins said.

All of the speakers at Wednesday’s event commented on how the different bodies worked together to get things done.

While the new diking was being built, the CVRD, thanks to a $1.13-million grant from the province, has also been working on developing a long-term planning strategy for the Cowichan and Koksilah flood plains. Of particular concern is the amount of Connectand to your with the push of a button. sediment log team jamsinstantly that occur in the rivers, in wet Connect to your team instantly with the push of a button. years and dry, and their impact on fish.

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Tribes journeys to protest house being built on burial ground The Cowichan Tribes joined other First Nations on Salt Spring Island June 21, National Aboriginal Day, to protest the building of a house they say is being built on an ancient burial ground.

Salt Spring Islanders for Justice and Reconciliation and Salt Spring Residents for

Responsible Land Use joined local Coast Salish First Nations to stop what they call the desecration of Grace Islet.

“To put a house on stilts over top of our burial ground is beyond disrespectful, not only of our rights, but of our culture, our ancestors and our people,” said the Cowichan

Tribes Chief William (Chip) Seymour.

The group says it did so in support of its unceded rights: the right to their land, to bury their dead and to have their deceased and their ancient cemeteries given the same respect as other Canadian citizens.

— Kathy Santini

Police seek public’s help in collaring dirtbags on dirtbikes Don Bodger

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olice are seeking to put an end to the practices of a couple of guys “driving like idiots’’ on dirt bikes in the Crofton area.

The dirt bike riders have been

disrupting the peace of numerous residents by ripping up and down the streets, overtaking vehicles, and almost hitting a pedestrian trying to cross the street on a mobility scooter, according to a couple of complaints received by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP. “The residents are calling in to police with a bike description, but the riders have full face

helmets and are not easily identified,’’ noted Cpl, Krista Hobday in a media release.

“Numerous patrols are being made in the hopes of catching these individuals before they injure themselves or someone else.’’

One bike is described as yellow and white, the other green and white.

“The police or a witness on their behalf are re-

quired under the Motor Vehicle Act to identify the operator of the motor vehicle when pursuing charges under that act,’’ Hobday indicated.

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP would like anyone with knowledge of who these individuals are to contact them at 250-748-5522 to enable the investigator to make further inquiries and stop these dangerous antics.

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olice are asking for the public’s help in finding a Duncan senior who hasn’t been seen in more than week.

“Harvey Sloan left his residence on June 18, 2014 leaving a note for his landlord stating he wanted to be by himself,” Cpl. Krista Hobday said in a media re- Harvey Sloan: lease. “Mr. Sloan’s missing landlord called police for assistance on June 23, 2014, as Mr. Sloan had not returned home.

“Police have checked the local island hospitals, hotels, and the places Mr. Sloan is known to frequent. This is not typical behaviour for Mr. Sloan.”

Hobday said Sloan, 75, suffers from medical conditions and it is unknown if he has his medication with him.

He is white, 5’11”, and 160 pounds, with brown eyes, grey hair and missing his front teeth. He may be wearing jeans, a button-down western shirt with a T-shirt underneath, and a black cowboy hat. He uses a scooter but has not taken it with him.

Anyone with any information about Sloan’s whereabouts is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

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o, you aren’t going to be able to solve the Cowichan River’s flow issues as they near crisis stage.

Yes, you can make a difference.

As lack of snowpack and spring rain combine for flows reaching a trickle stage, and officials discuss options, the Cowichan Watershed Board is asking the public to step up.

Cut back or cut out your lawn watering, car washing, and running water during teeth brushing, suggested the board’s David Slade.

It might not seem like much, but if the thousands who depend on the Cowichan, and its feeding of the surrounding aquifer, step up, it could be the difference the community needs.

That’s the rationale behind the Cowichan Watershed Board launching a Water Conservation Challenge to valley leaders, businesses and residents.

“Its a valley-wide initiative from Ladysmith to Mill Bay where we’re trying to promote water conservation and sustainability,” Slade said.

Paying attention to how much water you may be wasting is key.

Lake Cowichan has found major leaks thanks to the addition of water meters there, including one

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Current flow levels have some wondering if there will be any need for hip-waders in the Cowichan River’s future, or any fish to hook. losing 1,700 m3 of water a month.

Planned meters in Duncan could help folks gauge their water use, take measures to use less, and save more on water bills — a system now used in Ladysmith, Slade explained.

Ladysmith averages 246 litres per person per day. The Canadian average is around 325; Germany’s average 120, Slade said.

Ladysmith is being cited as a benchmark other valley communities should be aiming for. It has reduced its consumption by 24% in the past decade.

“Ladysmith has shown that cutting water waste is not only possible but financially prudent,” said Slade.

School board cut to seven trustees Seven trustees will sit on the Cowichan Valley School District 79 Board of Education following elections on Nov. 15.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender signed a Ministerial Order to establish the number of trustees. A media release indicates the decision was reached as a result of continuing input from the community during the past two years regarding the size of the board.

Written and verbal submissions received by Official Trustee Mike McKay and forwarded to Fassbender, were also taken into consideration.

McKay was appointed to his position after the previous nine-member board failed to submit a required balanced budget to the ministry. He will remain in the role until the new board is sworn in after the November elections.

— Don Bodger

“They are saving money on infrastructure and energy costs, while addressing growing water problems.

“While total annual precipitation levels haven’t changed much, climate change, a growing population, and other factors are causing summer water shortages.”

Slade reminds residents the issue also involves water conservation in wells and surface water.

“We have a high level of confidence there’s a link between water supplies in wells used by Duncan and North Cowichan and water flows in the river,” said Slade.

“We’re working on that (link) with the Cowichan Watershed Board,

the province and (Simon Fraser University).”

The watershed board hopes to issue a Black Tie Award to the community that shows the best reduction in water use according to annual reporting.

“In recent years, we have seen terrible salmon losses and the near shut-down of Catalyst mill which relies on water from Cowichan Lake,” Slade said. “Growing local food also depends on water. We all win by using water wisely.

“Water is a priceless resource but we treat it like it’s worthless and don’t respect the water we’ve been so lucky to have.”

Province to curb Malahat construction travel trauma John McKinley

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he Ministry of Transportation has pledged it will do what it can to keep holiday season traffic flowing over the Malahat.

Rock drilling and blasting to widen the Malahat Drive between Shawnigan Lake Road north to the Malahat summit is expected to continue throughout the summer as a part of a $15-million

safety improvement project.

According to a ministry media release, crews will not be stopping traffic on Friday afternoons, weekends and the days before or after long weekends.

But for most weeks, expect delays of up to 20 minutes from Monday to Friday, outside peak travel times.

The Malahat summit rest area will also be closed throughout construction, and a construction zone speed limit of 60 km/h will be in place.

“Motorists are reminded to obey flaggers and speed limits and watch for workers and updates on the highway message boards,” the release reads.

“The ministry thanks the public in advance for their patience as these safety measures are put in place.”

Motorists are also advised to check DriveBC.ca for weekly updates and follow @tranbc on Twitter for more detailed information about work on the Malahat this summer.

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Lorne Fleming’s family gave few details about his injuries or about the mishap that totaled his small, home-made highwing aircraft.

Fleming was attended by paramedics and firefighters during the crash at the runway’s southern end.

At press time, police had released no details about the incident that happened in sunny

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anada Day carries particular pride for the Jonat family.

While many Cowichanians wear Canadian flag pins, or wave small redand-white Maple Leafs, the local family displays a giant Canadian flag that once crowned the West Block on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill.

Lorrie Jonat and husband Wes have proudly hung their giant flag in downtown Duncan’s Jim’s Pools & Spas, a business they recently bought.

Their flag last flew atop Parliament on July 11, 2013, just four days before it was mailed by then-public works and government services minister Rona Ambrose (now health minister).

But Lorrie Jonat admitted to forgetting all about registering in 2002 in Ottawa’s program that sends authentic flags to folks who sign for a tour of our Parliament Buildings.

“We were on a family vacation across Canada, toured the Parliament Buildings, and had a great time,” she said.

“You sign your name in a guest book and indicate if you want the flag that’s flown from the top of the Parliament Buildings.

“Ten years later in came in the mail; I had no idea what it was,” she said of the brown bubble-pack envelope.

“I was shocked at how big it was. I’m so proud of it.”

Proud enough she had her letter from Ambrose signed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper during his visit to Brentwood College School last year.

Jonat signed Parliament’s register again in 2006, aiming to land a second Maple Leaf.

“I hope to have one for each of my identical-twin daughters,” she said of Tembi and Karis, 14, who are Grade 9 students at Duncan Christian School.

While Jonat was delightfully shocked to receive the huge ensign, she was likewise surprised to learn the Canadian flag was designed by Duncan’s own Sir Conrad Swan during a term under prime minister Lester B. Pearson.

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Cowichan Valley health-care workers reach five-year deal with Victoria Union coalition: averts strike with 65% vote to accept 5.5% wage hikes and more to a swath of care staffers Peter W. Rusland

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owichan’s unionized ambulance paramedics, care aides, pharmacy technicians and many other health-care employees helped ratify Tuesday’s five-year deal with the province.

Members of an 11-union coalition, ratified their new collective agreement by a vote of 64.6%.

“The agreement between the 11-union Facilities Bargaining Association and government’s bargaining agent — the Health Employers Association of B.C. — covers 47,000 workers in hospitals, care homes, emergency health services, logistics and supply warehouses, and other settings,” a release by the Hospital Employees Union Mike Old says.

“It includes 5.5% in general wage increases, a cap on contracting out of 500 full-time equivalent

positions over the life of the agreement, a transition to joint administration of benefits, and continued funding of a union-managed education and skills upgrading program.”

The contract runs from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019.

The FBA also includes health-records staff, lab and other diagnostic specialists, sterile-supply techs, renal technicians, emergency dispatchers, nursing-unit clerks, trades and maintenance workers, activity aides and rehab assistants, IT specialists, admitting and booking clerks, administrative staff, cleaning and dietary staff, and others.

In a separate set of provisions relating to ambulance paramedics and dispatchers, negotiated changes maintain distinct language covering ambulance services while addressing long-standing issues within the collective agreement, Old notes.

The deal was reached after union members delivered a 96% strike mandate to their negotiating team in May. HEU brass explained the contract gives “some stability and certainty in a sector that’s been racked by privatization and restructuring.” The HEU represents

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retroactive to June 15, 2013.

“Council voted in favour of that (acceptance) also,” he said.

Terms give Lake Cowichan’s inside and outside workers a 45¢ per hour wage hike, retroactive to June 15, 2013.

Starting June 15, 2014 , they receive a 1% per hour raise — and will get a 1% raise every six months until the contract expires in June 2017, he explained.

Town employees earned an average of $28.15 an hour before the new deal. They will receive no increase in pensions, but did gain

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some minor additions to their benefits, Fernandez noted.

The contract followed a year of talks that eventually crumbled. On May 30, USW members voted 88% in favour of strike action.

June 5 saw the USW bargaining committee given what a union release called an ultimatum: accept the town’s May 27 offer, before the end of day June 14, or the entire first-year raise would drop to zero.

Things changed by June 24 and ushered the worker vote on accepting the town’s terms.

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wo News Leader Pictorial columnists generated a lot of discussion recently by weighing in on the pros and cons of the CBC. With the cutbacks announced yesterday by the network we want to add our voice. Our take is simple: the CBC is important and needs to be protected. How could a community newspaper take any other position?

From where we sit, the CBC plays the exact same role for Canada, as we do for Cowichan: being a voice that connects people and helps cement our status as a community.

We’re about Cowichan athletes, authors, musicians, issues and people Community making a difference in their commuconnections nities. The CBC is about Canadian athletes, authors, musicians, issues and too valuable people making a difference in their to lose communities.

We allow people in Mill Bay to connect with people in Maple Bay and Chemainus. They allow people in Duncan to connect with people in Medicine Hat and Moncton.

It’s about connecting, and connections make us stronger.

The cuts are sweeping: by 2020, the network will have between 1,000 and 1,500 fewer employees. No station closures are planned, but newscasts are being scaled back and the production of documentaries reduced significantly. We are already seeing gaps in the afternoon, as CBC Radio broadcasts reruns.

And we do not see the private sector stepping up to fill the gap if the CBC goes down, any more than it does for many other valued community services.

There may be questions about whether taxpayers’ dollars can be used more efficiently. We have no problem with making the CBC brass answer those questions.

We do have a problem with not giving the network the resources it needs to do its job.

We say:

Seeing both sides of: Rock of the Woods festival The case against

The case for

Why is it that whenever someone wants to put something on that appeals to younger people, the naysayers come out in full force?

In the world of music festivals, Rock of the Woods is a small, well-regulated, well-run show, where a few hundred younger adults get together in a remote location to have a bit of fun and enjoy some music, not be a nuisance.

The harm is in people’s minds.

Rock of the Woods is scheduled for July 25 t0 27.

Technology means traditional media needs to adapt Jay Siska

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couple months ago when I wrote about the CBC, I was writing — in part — about technology as well.

I’m not about to revisit the debate about our national broadcaster, but I am going to address how technology plays such a transformative part of how all media is consumed these days.

Last Friday I listened to a live, call-in radio show — on the internet exclusively — where the host was in a hotel room at New York’s Waldorf Astoria, and the phone screener, producer, and engineer were back at the show’s home studio in Burbank, Calif.

This was made possible by technology, and a lot of bandwidth.

The production was so phenomenal, it sounded like any other day when the host was in the studio, sitting or standing in front

of the microphone, like he does five days a week.

I listened to the show on my phone via the tunein app.

I was waking up on Monday — still in bed and on Facebook using my phone —when I saw Ian Tootil from SENSE BC was going to be a guest on Victoria’s AM 1070 CFAX in, like, 30 seconds.

Do you think I got up and ran to a radio and franticly attempted to dial in a signal?

No. I fired-up tunein again and was goodto-go for the 30 minute segment — just this side of instantly.

I’ve got two devices in my house that are capable of receiving radio signals, but they simply aren’t set up for that because I have no antenna and no TV cable either. If I want to listen to any traditional radio I use tunein and my phone, and then plug it in to my stereo with a 1/4” cable.

Tunein claims more than 50 million users, accessing more than 100,000 “real” radio

No matter how you dress it up, a rock concert is a rock concert.

And if you are going to stage a rock concert in the neighbourhood, you need to make sure that neighbourhood is OK with that happening.

There was no mechanism in place in Sahtlam to give the residents any level of say about what was going to happen in their community. That needs to change.

We’re glad it will.

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stations, and more than four million podcast programs, and it’s just one of a number of similar mobile apps.

That’s what every traditional bricksand-mortar broadcaster with a transmitter is up against.

The National Post reported Thursday morning the CBC’s new five-year strategic plan essentially inverts its priority structure from television/radio/on-line/mobile to mobile/on-line/radio/television.

The landscape of traditional media is changing, and how media is consumed is ever-evolving.

Traditional media is being forced to keep up and figure out a place in the market where each broadcaster can find a profitable, dedicated, audience and bring quality content to that group via the device they use to consume it.

It’s less “broad”casting, and more “focused” casting.

Technological innovation has made it easy

for people with specific tastes — no matter how obscure those tastes may be — to access the content they want. If they aren’t already, they can be converted into ardent fans of a broadcaster if, and only if the quality of its product is top-notch.

The second it’s not top-notch, people will bail because there’s so much more out there.

Technology has blown the marketplace apart, and for the better.

It’s going to be up to all traditional broadcasters (music, talk, whatever) to grab those scattered pieces, harness the tech, and get back to work.

Jay Siska writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial.

Reach him at jaysiska@hotmail.com.

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“It should be more for commuters so we don’t pollute as much going to Victoria, with one person in a singular car.”

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Dark history doesn’t mean dark present inevitable

Dear editor Chief Chip Seymour and your June 18 Our take are absolutely right. As Aboriginal people, we all have some form of relationship with residential schools whether we acknowledge that or not. People, including those in the ivory tower over in Stephen Harper’s Conservative Ottawa, forget the last residential school in the country closed its doors only 18 years ago, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have to take full responsibility for our actions and the negative impacts that follow. The point here is to learn from our past and grow from it together, rather than pin it as a crutch and use it as an excuse when found useful. Being an urban Aboriginal is a difficult path to walk, but we all have the ability to make choices — to choose a path of violence and darkness as a direct or indirect result of residential school syndrome, or to overcome that part of our past and practise the ancestors’ teachings: respect, courage, humility, truth and honesty. William Elliot made his choice. Yours was a fair, clear and concise article. Thanks for posting it.

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Was this some kind of twofor-one murder special?

Dear editor What disturbs me about the William Elliott sentence is the two-for-the-price-of-one nature

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BCTF demands out of touch with Canadian reality

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One of today’s letter writers invites you to take a look at the investment Brentwood College makes in education compared to what the government is investing into Cowichan Valley public schools (inset). of it. Two brutal murders. And two “life sentences, with no eligibility of parole for 20 years.” But the sentences are to be served “concurrently” that is, “at the same time.”

There was a time in Canadian jurisprudence, and I can clearly remember covering these cases in my days as a reporter, when these kinds of sentences were “consecutive.” In other words, when the first 20-year window was over, the second one would start. Honestly, I’m not even sure judges can do that anymore.

Each of these cases — on its own — was egregiously violent and evil. If he’d only been charged with one of the murders — either one — he would almost certainly have received quite a bit more than the 10-year minimum. So, for the sake of argument, let’s say he would have been given 15 years for the Stone murder.

Does that mean Tyeshia’s life was only worth five additional years? And the same question

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This, in my opinion, is why the “justice system” is losing so much credibility in the minds of so many Canadians.

Al Siebring

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This is what putting value to education looks like

Dear editor I am a teacher of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the Adult Learning Centre in Duncan. I am also a parent of two children who currently go to elementary school in the public education system.

I am looking at the current situation of education today and I think you should look with me.

What you see might shock you.

Look at two buildings; the one on the right houses the Art, Biology, Math, and English 12 classes at my school, the one on the left houses the Art, History, Languages, and Shop classes at an independent school (ie. private school) located minutes away from my school:

Something is wrong with this picture.

Why should public students have to endure learning conditions which are in such stark contrast to that in the private sector? The answer: They don’t have to. If our government valued students who attend public schools, if they truly cared about our students, they would invest the monies necessary. Until that day, I continue to work at a site where rats defecate and where the ceiling is leaking and falling inward in a slow-motion deathspiral.

Mel Burgess Cowichan

Dear editor It is time for B.C. teachers to face the reality of what is happening in the rest of Canada. The governments of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island, are negotiating contract with the teachers.

Alberta’s contract ending in 2015, is four years, with three years of frozen wages, a 2% raise and a cash bonus in the fourth year. Saskatchewan’s last contract ending in 2013, was a four-year contract with a 5.5% wage increase. Manitoba’s last contract ending in 2013, was a four-year contract with a 7.5% wage increase. Ontario’s present contract ending in 2014, is a twoyear contract with frozen wages.

Quebec’s present contract ending in 2015, is a five-year contract, with a 5.6% wage increase. Nova Scotia’s present contract ending in 2015, is a three-year contract with a 5.5% wage increase. Newfoundland’s last contract ending in 2012, was a fouryear contract with a wage increase of 5%. Prince Edward Island’s last contract ending in 2013, was a twoyear contract with frozen wages.

New Brunswick’s present contract ending in 2016, is a four-year contract with a wage increase of 4%.

Here in B.C., the government offered the teachers a six-year contract, with a 7.25% wage increase and a $1,200 signing bonus if the contract is signed by June 30, 2014.

Not good enough for B.C. teachers. They want a wage increase of 9.75% over a four-year contract.

These are completely outrageous wage demands in comparison to what teachers have negotiated in the other nine provinces.

Joe Sawchuk Duncan

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1970: fires A second fire at Duncan’s A & W drive-in in less than two years caused an estimated $20,000 damage to the main building on the Trans-Canada Highway. Twenty-one Duncan Fire Department volunteers controlled the blaze within 20 minutes.

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Mrs. Dorothy Pastor of Cowichan Lake Road received a small parcel in the mail. The address written on it below her name: “A Farm in Duncan, B.C.”

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Debbie Hallet was crowned Miss Mill Bay during the two-day Mill Bay days. First runner-up was Jacqueline Luff. Entertainment at the Saturday night dance included Peter Smith’s Mt. Prevost gymnastic team and the Duncan Lions’ Bagpipe Band.

Concrete steps in the labour wars of 1970

Dateline 1970: Unions, officials protest Bamberton Ann Andersen

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f ever cornered for this paper’s Valley People, I would confide for the “Most people don’t know” question that I once worked at the Bamberton cement plant.

The stint was brief and during 1970’s summer of labour discontent. Some 1,500 Crofton pulp and paper mill and Chemainus lumber mill employees returned to work mid-June when pickets of the Canadian Merchant Service Guild were removed during a towboat strike.

Meanwhile, a motorcade organized by IWA Local 1-80, Carpenters and Joiners Union and Pulp and Paper Workers of Canada on its way to the Victoria legislature descended on Bamberton Cement Company to protest the company’s policy not to sell cement to local contractors.

North Cowichan mayor Gerry Smith said local contractors had been aborted in their attempt to get cement from Bamberton as a group, although a barge travelling to the United States was taking on a load of thousands of tonnes of cement.

“The contractors were told there was no market for cement because of the construction lockout,” Smith explained.

“This concerns the whole Cowichan Valley, and if Bamberton will not support the local contractors then many will go broke,” the mayor said.

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“Frisky horses and excited riders follow the huntsmaster at the first fox hunt held in the Cowichan Valley, Sunday. About 60 riders from Lower Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland took part in the foxless hunt,” the caption to the undatelined newspaper photo by Sharon Currie stated. Believed to have been taken in the early ‘70s, the photo features Stan Green, former president of the Cowichan District Riding Club, in the foreground.

—We want your historical photos of Cowichan people and places. Email a high resolution jpeg along with your phone number and a brief explanation to editor@cowichannewsleader.com. Or drop by during regular office hours and we’ll scan it in. More heritage photos are available for viewing online at www. cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca.

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ork on Lake Cowichan’s new Renfrew Town Square is “back on track” according to the Town of Lake Cowichan’s superintendent of public works.

Originally, the town square was supposed to have been completed by the end of June, with the likely finish date now the middle of July.

But that is good news for the town’s council that was beginning to fear the work may not be completed until the end of July.

“Basically the work is back on track,” said superintendent Nagi Rizk at a recent town committee meeting.

Rizk confirmed work on the new stage at the town square will then move onto paving.

Apex Landscaping is the company working on the square, visible next to the new Vancouver Island Regional Library in Lake Cowichan.

“They are working on walls and seating and the paving is about to start,” said Rizk. “This week we should start to see it all taking shape. Mid July is a safe completion date.”

Despite being saddened initially that the work had fallen behind, Mayor Ross Forrest was delighted to hear the positive news from Rizk.

“I’m glad it’s back on track and going well,” said Forrest at the meeting. “It’s starting to take shape and then people will be able to see what it looks like.”

Councillor Bob Day asked Rizk if the building contractor Apex has a plan in place to repave the parking lot entrance to the library.

“Yes, the plan is to do that when the paving work starts,” said Rizk, who also confirmed that any liability problems lie in the hands of the contractor and not the Town of Lake Cowichan.

“We are getting the signs back for the town square from the Advisory Planning Commission soon and they are going to look nice.”

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News Leader Pictorial lensman Andrew Leong said it appeared the collision occurred when a black BMW, northbound on the TransCanada Highway, turned left onto Beverly, then hit a van attempting to travel through the lights.

“The BMW’s front is Andrew Leong totaled, but its female driver North Cowichan firefighters secure the scene of Friday’s three-vehicle crash at Beverly Street managed to walk out herself, and the Island Highway, where unconfirmed injuries occurred.

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Witnesses said the BMW spun several times before stopping in the intersection, he added.

One other car, possibly a grey VW, seemed to have clipped another car, then hit a fence, Leong noted.

The scene was attended by North Cowichan firefighters, paramedics, and police — who are investigating the crash’s cause.

Mounties blocked Beverly and Canada, and other traffic routes feeding the highway from Beverly, Leong said.

The scene was cleared around noon. RCMP were unavailable for comment by press time.

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It’s also one of the instructions for those participating in the Fast and Furious Boat Building Challenge being held next month at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s Small Wooden Boat Festival. The festival runs from July 5 to 6.

Here’s how it works: teams of two to four people have three hours to build a boat from scratch, before racing it in the water. Teams are limited to $100 in materials; can only use hand, not power tools; can’t pre-cut panels, transoms, molds or bulkheads; and can’t pre-assemble their boats.

“Blue styrofoam, we prefer that over white, it doesn’t break up as much, plywood, anything that floats,” maritime centre manager Sheila McLeod said.

A minimum of two people must be on board during the race, which consists of a sailing and rowing/paddling leg. The race will be held at Kil-Pah-Les beach.

Entrants will be judged on: best costume, first to finish building, best clean-up of their building site, most original design and first to finish the sailing and paddling race.

If that sounds like fun, and you want to register, or want more information before deciding, call 250 7464955 or cwbs@classicboats.org. The entry fee is $50.

In addition to the boat building challenge, half hour boat trips up the Cowichan Estuary from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. are being offered for the first time in the festival’s history. Those interested should sign up Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

This year’s focus is on small wooden boats. McLeod says small means power, row or sailboats up to 22 feet.

“The wooden boats is a little something different to focus on,” she said. “We’re hoping to get boats from all over Vancouver Island, the San Juan’s, all over the Pacific Northwest.”

Other events include a people’s choice award for attendees favourite small boat and sailing, power and row boat demonstrations.

Boat races run Saturday. There’s the “Seagull all out and out race” — that’s the small engine, not the bird — and rowing races to boot.

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This Fast and Furious team assembled this craft in the allotted three hours during last year’s Cowichan Bay Boat Festival.

For those hungry for some chow, there’s a pancake breakfast and a salmon barbecue to look forward to.

The popular event — which has been held for 29 years — was cancelled in 2011, because of a lack of volunteers. If you like being near the water, or want to ensure the celebration goes ahead, contact McLeod and her staff at the centre.

For a full itinerary of the festival’s events, go to: http://classicboats.org/boatfestival.html Your ticket What: Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s Small Wooden Boat Festival When: July 5-6 Where: 1761 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay

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Cowichan Green Community’s newest grassroots project Sharing Our Seed Stories involves valley seniors, gardeners and youths.

eed-saving stories from valley seniors are being documented by the Cowichan Green Community.

The project Sharing Our Seed Stories is designed to document historic seed-saving practices in Cowichan, and to share that knowledge with the community, a CGC release reads.

SOSS is being taxpayer funded by Ottawa’s New Horizons For Seniors Program, seeking valley seniors wishing to take part, and share their tales and practices about local and heritage seeds.

Young gardeners and farmers are also invited to partici-

pate, and glean “invaluable” smarts from valley elders, the CGC says.

Seed saving, in an era when seeds are at risk by genetic modification, is a critical aspect of food security — and CGC’s mandate is to make Cowichan more food resilient and secure.

“Acting as mentors to seniors, community members and youths interested in seed saving, this project will also produce a series of digital stories that chronicles these anecdotes of seed saving in the Cowichan region, CGC’s Judy Stafford says.

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Musicians will be spreading the jam in Crofton jazz season finale The end is near for the Crofton jazz series and organizers are hoping the finish is “jam”-packed.

Vocalist Dirk Ouellette and the Not Yet Quartet are hoping for a little help from their friends during Sunday’s season finale.

The band invites local musicians to join them on the stage at the Crofton Hotel Pub for a jam

session in the final hour of the last regular concert in the weekly jazz series until September.

Would-be performers are advised to check in with stage manager Preston Davies, the band’s guitarist, who suggests vocalists should bring their own charts while books will be available for instrumentalists.

Rounding out the band are John Robertson on bass, Nick Jarvie on drums and vocalist/pianist Jo Wright, a newcomer to the Cowichan Valley, sitting in for Dave Lieffertz on keyboards.

The concert is Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the pub, 1534 Joan Ave. in Crofton. Admission is $10. For information, call 250-324-2245.

These 39 Days have Longevity The show must go on: Organizer shrugs off a stroke to make your summer full of music continue

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ou can’t keep a good man down.

And as Martha Stewart would say, that’s a good thing, especially for those who love the Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society’s 39 days of July, which starts June 27.

June 10 was the day that a good man — festival and event promoter and community fixture Longevity John Falkner’s body let him down.

He suffered a stroke. But he’s not about to let a little thing like that stop him from putting on, as Ed Sullivan used to say, a really good show.

The show must go on. And it will. According to Falkner, that’s a promise.

“It will take more than a stroke to keep me down,” he said.

As word spread and locals fretted about whether the festival they love would be cancelled, helpful hands magically appeared.

Falkner said thanks to those unsung heroes and volunteers, the show will be as good as in year’s past.

The fact is he’s adding, not subtracting things from the festival’s agenda. Mexican dance bands to name a few.

“Enough people have stepped forward to get this done. For all those who have stepped forward, I say ‘thank you,’” the event promoter said. “And for those who haven’t, I’ll catch up with you later.”

Falkner said there are too many people to thank, to mention them all here. A “soonto-be-good friend,” from Harrison Hot Springs who has run festivals before and his own club has stepped up in a big way.

But there’s only so much he can do.

“He doesn’t know how to run the festival, I’m the only one who does,” he said. “It’s my mind, my show.”

According to Falkner, he left the hospital June 19 with his doctor’s blessing, even if it was a couple of weeks before people with similar symptoms normally do.

“They said I appeared to be doing quite well and that I could do my physio at home,” he said. “My girlfriend, Georgina Foster, is taking good care of me. She’s keeping my spirits up.”

Coaches and self-help gurus would undoubtedly be interested in bottling whatever Falkner is using, to keep him going on, despite his stroke.

“Offering live music every day of my life keeps me going. The reports over the years about the festival, everyone loves it, with those reports I can’t not go on.”

Motivated by people’s encouragement, he’s working hard to earn a clean bill of health.

“People have been great, they’ve told me to keep working at it, it’s a process of reconnecting the dots,” he said. “I’m having fun discovering how to do that.”

That kind of prodding, something that he says only a small town can do, is what makes him passionate about Duncan and small town living. It’s why he loves living here too.

Falkner’s passion, and determination, despite what could be daunting odds are part of what he calls a five-year plan to entrench 39 days.

“I’m getting rid of Drunken Duncan,” he said, while referring to Duncan’s former reputation.

His new motto?

“A rather fun place to be.”

Which is what most people would think if they see a long-haired, six-foot five-inch

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Longevity John Falkner is determined to make Duncan’s 39 Days of July happen despite the fact he just got out of the hospital after suffering a stroke. man riding along down the street on his two-wheel scooter.

“I’m working on my balance, that’s how people will know I’m doing well; if they see me on the street on my scooter.

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the Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival with a steady stream of free musical entertainment downtown. It runs from June 27 to August 4. For details, check out the Duncan-Cowichan-Festival Society’s Facebook page.

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Friday Steak & Music Jam Night: Food and open mike at the Legion Branch 134 in Shawnigan Lake, dinner at 5, music from 6 p.m.

CSS Class of ‘74 Reunion: Three days of fun at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds 7380 TransCanada Hwy. For info email classof74reunion@shaw.ca.

Diva Night: Learn techniques for high health healing, Sands Reception Centre: 187 Trunk Rd., 5:30 to 6 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

Lonesome Don Wilkie: and guests, plays slack-key, blues and favourites on Quamichan Inn’s patio, Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 10 p.m. No cover.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families: A 12-step program for those whose childhood is still causing them problems, 7 p.m. at the Alano Club, 107 Evans St. Call 748-5993.

Jam Night at the Hub: join local musician Kent Ball at the open mike, 7 to 10 p.m. the last Friday of every month at the The Hub in the old Cowichan Station School. Suggested donation $5, please RSVP to hillbilymoose@hotmail.com, or by calling 250-748-7433.

Saturday Fundraiser for ViVi deGraff: An evening of celebration, music, goodies. Donation of silent auction items, desserts for sale or good old cash are welcome, 7 p.m., Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd., Duncan, info250-597-4564.

Attract Native Bees to Gardens and Farms: A full day of training to support pollinators in our gardens, farms, and wild spaces, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $60, Cowichan Agricultural Society Hall, 5855 Clements St. To register call 250-746-0227 or email meg@cowichanlandtrust.ca.

All Things Green & Bicycle Day: Part of the 39 Days of July celebration in Charles Hoey Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Salmon Confidential: A film about biologist Alexandra Morton’s struggle to bring criti-

Kurt Knock and his son Rhys rode in an antique tractor, while John Shiell of the Duncan and District Vintage Machinery Society shows a 1920 antique tractor during the traditional tractor parade in the Father’s Day Tractor Show at the Forest Discovery Centre, June 15.

cal information to the public in time to save B.C.’s wild salmon.

Shawna Green, a local salmon advocate, will introduce the film and lead a discussion after the film at the Cowchan Library, 2687 James St., 3 p.m.

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Music at the Firehouse Wine Bar: Steve McKinnon trio featuring Bent Jensen on lead guitar, and J.J. Charlebois on bass at 8 p.m.

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Montgomery County: Live band playing at the Legion Branch 134 in Shawnigan Lake at 8 p.m.

Movies in the Park: Monsters vs. Aliens. Brought to you by the Crofton Community Centre at sunset (approx. 9:30 p.m.) at the old school museum field, Queen Street and Joan Avenue by donation. Proceeds to a skate park in Crofton.

The Station Celebration: Celebrate the grand opening of Cowichan Green Community’s Urban Food Forest and the first anniversary of The Station 360 Duncan St., Duncan. Tzinquaw Dancers, garden tours, children’s scavenger hunt, face painting, art showcase, pie walk, music, food and family fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday LT Dance Studio Recital: at the Cowichan Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets $18/adults, $10/children 12 and under and free admission to children under three. www. ltdancestudio.com.

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CAMILLE MILLER AND HER GUILTY BIRDS BAND (New Pornographers) $10 ticket.

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Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) 2013 President, Kerry Davis, making presentation to raffle winner, Ray Scudder of Ray’s Furniture and Antiques of Duncan.

APPLICATIONS WELCOME for September 2014 Book your tour today!

Thanks to these Cowichan Valley businesses for their generous support of the Experience the Best of the Cowichan Valley raffle. Because of their generosity, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council was able to add $4230 to their annual show budget.

Thank You . . .

Thank you: Craig Street Brew Pub, Station Pub Bar and Grill at Cowichan Valley Inn, Cowichan Bay Marine Pub, Chemainus Theatre, Cowichan Green Community, The Perogy Factory, Beverly Corners Liquor Store, The Cowichan Theatre, BC Forest Discovery Centre, Maple Bay Rowing Club and Richard Young, Hellerwork Structural Integration, Station Street Gallery and Frame Shop, Gerard’s Specialty Foods Ltd., Odika Café, Honey Tree Bistro, The Flowering Tree Natural Spa, Nikki Designs, Spinning Ninny, Soul Comfort, Utopia Bakery, Fairburn Farm, Crofton Pub, Bamboletta Dolls, Reflections Retreat and Vancouver Island Salt Company.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: COCKATIEL young male, Fri., May 23rd in Ladysmith. Not “Ducky�, still looking for him. (250)743-4068.

WESSEL, Douglas Wayne September 24th, 1942 – July 11th, 2013

LOST: COCKATIEL (M) answers to “Ducky� left leg banded #37. Mill Bay area, Huckleberry near Frayne. Generous Reward. (250)743-4068.

Passed away peacefully at 10pm Friday May 30th, 2014 in Grand Forks, BC surrounded by family and loved ones. Dawn was born July 26th,1948 in Nanaimo BC to Hugh and Dolores Mellson and spent her childhood in the Saanich area later marrying Howard McConnell of Birnie Manitoba on October 4th, 1969.

Dawn was a friend to many in the Cowichan area while she tenured as a Cashier at Shoppers Drug Mart in Duncan from 1971 to 1987 and later in White Rock from 1987 to 2006. Dawn and Howard resided happily and raised their children in Cobble Hill before relocating the family to White Rock in 1987.  Dawn and Howard retired to Midway, BC in 2006 where they enjoyed a sunny retirement at their home on the bank of the Kettle River. There, Dawn had many good friends and tended to her lovely yard and family.  Dawn had a very short but accelerated struggle this spring, and made the choice to leave peacefully rather than continue a battle she could not win. We the family are very thankful for the overwhelming support offered by friends and family during this difficult time and wish extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you for your support and generosity.

Those who knew Dawn knew that she was happiest when she was laughing with her friends and family, or outdoors in her perfectly-tended yard and garden.  Dawn loved pasta, music (Elvis in particular), sparkly clothing and dancing with her pets.  She also loved a good campfire after a hard day of yard work where a big plate of grilled cheese sandwiches were always on the menu.

Dawn is survived by her Husband Howard, children Jason McConnell (Karen), Lisa McConnell-Furlong (Francis) and Denika Osmond (Mark) her siblings Patricia Hamilton (Bob), Richard Mellson (Karen), Ron Mellson (Teresa) and Paul Mellson, her Grandchildren Ashley, Matthew, Amy and Blake and pre deceased by Dawn Cleasby (Ralph) We would like to thank the wonderful healthcare professionals at Kelowna General Hospital and a special thank you to the team who helped make Dawn comfortable during her stay at the Boundary Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Grand Forks, BC.

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LOST: SHORT hair orange & white male cat. Six toes on front paws. Tattoo. Missing fr Braithwaite/Rolmar Cr. Cobble Hill area. Reward 743-3822.

SEMENIUK, Wanda (Posehn) July 11, 1958 – June 20, 2014

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FOUND: ipad on Cowichan Bay Road on hill. To claim call Ron at 778-455-0047

Doug Wessel of Cobble Hill, B.C. died at 70 years.

He is survived by four children (Warren, Heidi, Aaron, Danielle) and two grandchildren (Chloe and Adrian).

A Celebration of Life was held at his place in Cobble Hill on Saturday July 20th, 2013. He will be truly missed by his Vancouver Island friends, his Mason Brothers, his family, his life-long friends, and the many people he has touched on and off the island.

His heart will remain in the Cowichan Valley with his “Doggee.�

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my twin sister Wanda.

Wanda leaves behind her family in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Husband Darrel, two children; Trisha (Vince Lacroix) and Derek (Krista Keller), five grandchildren, four sisters and their families; Darlene Dobranski (Dave), Gloria Dow (Bob), Joan Posehn (Stan Smith) and twin Wendy Haslam (Ron).

Wanda was predeceased by her father and mother Herb and Louise Posehn, niece Carmen and father in-law John Semeniuk.

The apples of her eye were her grandchildren. After a short illness, she is now at peace.

Wanda lived life to the fullest and will be missed by many.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Donations to the Scleroderma Association of BC.

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and family wish to thank all who supported us in our time of loss, with cards, flowers, baking,fruit platters, charitable donations and kind words.

COMING EVENTS WARMLAND’S 4th ANNUAL Show and Shine July 26. This year we are adding quality, local vendors. If you are an artist or artisan, call now to book your space! Sandi 748-1238

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~ GRAHAM ~ 1920 ~ 2014 Patrick Richard Haldon Graham, 93, born June 26, 1920 in Vancouver, BC, died at home June 21, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Jean Graham nee Porter, sons Richard Graham (Evelia), Gordon Graham (Margaret) daughter Patricia Blightt (Ted), grandchildren, Brendon Blightt (Katrina), Grady Blightt and David Graham (Tempest), great-grandchildren Madeline and Benjamin Blightt, nieces Sunny Hohn (David) and Noni Weaver (Henry). He was predeceased by his brothers Hal, Alvin and Fred and sister Ruby Graham and his niece Stephanie Hebert and nephew Allen Porter. Patrick served his country in the Army in WWII. He worked for the Vancouver Parks Board for 40 years as a Supervisor retiring in 1977. They moved to Jean’s family home in Saltair in 1978. The family would like to thank Dr. Britton Foster, Anna Laxamana, Jamill Savoie and the VIHA Community Support Workers and nurses for all their care and support. Special thanks to neighbours and friends Ed and Elsie Vermiere. His loss will be felt deeply by his family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be at the Eagles Hall, at 921-1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC at 2 pm on Saturday June 28, 2014. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation or charity of choice.

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RAMSHAW, Sharon Patricia (nee Cofield) October 12, 1944 – June 19, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Many people would describe her as the kindest, most loving woman they knew. She would do anything for anyone just to see them happy. Sharon was born in Comox, BC on October 12, 1944. Sharon and her husband Dennis of 51 years then moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1965. Sharon spent many years volunteering for the Cowichan District Hospital Auxiliary and for the Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue ladies auxiliary. She loved being part of the Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas paddling team. She also traveled to Australia and Israel with her many teammates and friends.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Dennis; daughters Denise (Bill Motherwell) and their children Andy, Danielle and Scott; Michele (Gary Fiege) and their children Brad (Karey) and Amara (Dave) and their daughter Makaela; Kim (Chris Heppell) and their children Jake and Kyla. She will also be missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be no service by Sharon’s request. A tea will be held on Saturday June 28th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Cowichan Bay Fire Hall, 4461 Trans Canada Highway, Cowichan Bay, BC. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, 100-394 Duncan St, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4 or a charity of your choice.

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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED. $500 Hiring Bonus. Full time/Part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Duncan locations. Guaranteed $12 per hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 1-866-472-4339.

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H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre Inc

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NEW LOCATION: 5285 Polkey Road.

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Must apply in person with resume between Wed., June 25th, & Wed., July 9th at 863 Canada Avenue

FOOD & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a contract Food Demonstrator 4 - 8 days a month in Duncan & Mill Bay grocery, drug, and department stores.

Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.

Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6.

Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hr.day • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. • Have or would get a Food Safe certificate Pay starts at $11.00/hr.

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Hiring: Assistant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor OilďŹ eld = opportunity = job = income = career Recruiting rep. coming to these locations: Victoria – July 15, Nanaimo – July 16. Contact: recruitment.opsco@ensignenergy.com for details

Kwam Kwum Suli Program Coordinator

Kwam Kwum Suli Program is an HIV/AIDS prevention program.

Coordinator will ensure program objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities:

•Develop and facilitate youth orientated workshops •One to one contact with clients •Co-facilitate support group •Provide reports to funding sources

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TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216

Local Port Hardy logging company looking for logging truck drivers, log loader operators, hoe chuckers, grapple yarder operators and grade hoe operators for local work. Fax resume to 250-949-8269

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JOB POSTING SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANT INTRODUCTION

Malahat Nation is looking for a Special Event Assistant for a fulltime contract position from July 1 to November 15, 2014 assisting the Project Manager with the coordination and facilitation of our 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser Dinner Event on Nov 1, 2014

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Part time / Casual Hospitality Service Workers Required The Steeples, a 16 unit Assisted Living building owned and operated by the Chemainus Health Care Housing Society, requires highly responsible, capable and trustworthy individuals with a positive attitude and upbeat personality to join our hospitality team.

Part time/casual opportunities are available immediately in Food Service, Activities and Housekeeping.

Successful candidates will be reliable, enthusiastic, able to work independently as well as part of a team, and enjoy working with seniors in a friendly, cooperative environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible to: Liz Heydon Bennett, Administrator.

Fax: 250-246-1826 Email: steeples@telus.net 9910 Esplanade St.,Chemainus, B.C. 250-246-1805 Only applicants selected will be contacted.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT CARING, CAPABLE, dependable mature lady offering companionship in the Duncan area. Meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, running errands, gardening & walking.

Call Jola, 250-510-6335.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

F/T COOK and PREP COOK Required for busy neighbourhood pub.

Apply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub.

Call Peter (250)246-4241 SALES

Part-time Evening Manager for Seniors Complex Dining room experience & First Aid necessary Saturday, Sunday and all Stat holidays 4:00pm - 11:00pm or 12:00am

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Resumes to: 256 Government St, Duncan

Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing!

SUPER 8 Motel, Duncan is looking for night audit/front desk agent, full-time position $13.50/hour up to 40 hr/wk.

Resumes accepted only by Fax 250-737-1615 or by email: misty@super8duncan.com

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the communications planning and execution ie: media release mail outs, graphic design work, updating master lists; Scheduling and confirming logistical items such as sound check, session times, riders, etc.; Assist with collection of auction items for silent and live auctions; Assist with website updates and maintenance; Liaise with vendors on event-related matters; Order event signs and ensure appropriate dĂŠcor (flora, linens, color schemes, etc); Conduct research and find resources; Prepare name tags, gift bags, materials, packages, seating cards, registration lists, etc.; Handle guest inquiries; Handle ticket sales; Troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure everything runs smoothly; Assist in the dismantling of the event; Conduct post-event evaluation and assist with the data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders; Assist with event finances.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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Minimum two years experience coordinating special events with catering; Preference will be given to candidates of Aboriginal ancestry; Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments among a variety of staff and volunteers; Ability to work independently and accomplish assignments with little supervision; Proficient in the latest versions of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word; Working knowledge of WordPress and website maintenance experience beneficial; Superior customer service ethic and high standards of quality; Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking; Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and by phone; Available to work the occasional weekend and/or evening; Committed as part of the team to provide a first class event.

Contract and term commensurate with experience and skill set. If you meet all the qualifications and wish to be a part of this exciting event, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Sharon Marshall, Project Manager Malahat Nation 110 Thunder Road Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P4 T: 250.743.3231 or 250.204.2089 sharon.marshall@malahatnation.com

Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2014 at 4:00 pm PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS www.malahatnation.com

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We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneĂ°ts package.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL SUPERIOR EXCAVATINGrequires Excavator Operators, pipe layers, pipe foreman experienced in civil construction.

Reply with resume to: superiorexcavating@shaw.ca or drop off at 5101 Polkey Rd, Duncan, BC.

VOLUNTEERS Committee Members

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. urgently needs Volunteer Walk Committee Members to help organize the annual Investors Group Walk for Memories fundraising event in The Cowichan Valley, to be held Jan. 2015.

Please contact: Daphne Tsai: dtsai@alzheimerbc.org 1-800-667-3742 www.walkformemories.com

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

OFFICE/RETAIL

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

COBBLE HILL: newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & private rental unit on quiet farm land. Small pet maybe ok. Ready July 1. $650 includes hydro. 250-743-4392

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES CEDAR LOGS, milled and treated, with rods and bolts.

Suitable for home, etc. Can be moved and re-assembled.

Size is 24 ft wide x 36 ft long.

Some windows, doors and lumber optional. $15,000 obo.

250-743-4392.

EXERCISE CYCLE (Weslo Pursuit 695) $75 OBO. Folding Treadmill (Ironman Edge) $300. Instruction manuals included. Call (250)746-6537.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

KITCHENAID FRIDGE white, lower freezer, $400. KitchenAid stove, white, 4-burner ceramic top, convection $350.

Kenmore xtra-capacity heavyduty washer $150. All in good working order 250-245-5165.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

THE PERFECT wedding gift.

Eight settings of Denby Stoneware (Memories pattern), cups & saucers, luncheon plates, side pates, soup bowls, fruit bowls), platter, mugs, serving bowls (3), teapot, gravy boat, salt/pepper, cream/sugar. Perfect condition. Retail $1,300.

Phone 250-709-9678.

AUCTIONS

REAL ESTATE

LA PETITE AUCTION HOUSE 9686 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, B.C. Next Auction action: SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 1-3PM Viewing same morning 11am-1pm.

Partial list: trek bike, chaise loveseat, dishes, lamps, furniture, oddities, end tables & much, much more ...

Need cash? to consign call (250)701-2902 and ask for Dawn ...

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383

Friday, June 27, 2014

COBBLE HILL: 1 BR, clean & quiet. W/D. N/S, N/P. $750.

Avail now. 250-884-4124

MAPLE BAY: Stunning 5 BR Tuscan-style villa, rich in artistic design & detail. Overlooking Maple Bay & Salt Spring Island. Private, park-like setting. Fabulous terracing and Mediterranean gardens. www. thearthouseatmaplebay.com

DUNCAN- Quiet 3 bdrm upper, 1.5 baths, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Fenced yard. NS/NP. $1,175 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s util. July 1. 250-709-8808 Ladysmith: Spacious 2 bdrm suite. 900 sq.ft. Hardwood flr,2 gas fp, own laundry & carport.

In quiet area, close to schools & town. Cat ok, N/S, 2 refs, July 1st, $700 + utils. 604-8124606 or 250-335-2189.

LAKESHORE QUESNEL Lake waterfront home.

Near Likely, B.C. Refer to Kijiji Ad ID 577141020 for info. lenyedy@yahoo.ca

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm $700/mo.

2 bdrm grnd flr $800/mo Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. Available July 1st.

250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com

SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units.

Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals.

CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412

1250 SQFT house. 2 bdrm, large living room, kitchen with eating area and full bathroom on main floor. Full unfinished basement with toilette and sink. 1 mile from Duncan.

Please phone 250-746-5558.

www.meicorproperty.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres.

Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.

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FURNITURE ROXTON, CANADIAN made lrg oval maple pedestal table, 65â&#x20AC;? plus leaf exc. cond. $1,025. Lrg chesterfield/loveseat/chair $1,000. Lrg Qn headboard & armoire, $600.

Lrg computer desk $95. Office chair $75.

Recliner/rocker $250. All OBO. Call 250-7460958

Ladysmith: $350,000.3 Bdrm, 2 bath home with fabulous Ladysmith Harbour view. Fully finished basement. Walking distance to Health Centre, Seniors Centre, Schools, Churches, Recreation Centre.

Near Nanaimo Airport. 309 Symonds Street, Ladysmith.

250-245-4894.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

HALLS

RETIRE TO Mill Bay into a manufactured home in a strata title park. Over 1200 sq. feet on main floor, plus basement, underground watering system, and many extras. Call: 250743-5812.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764 DUNCANSPACIOUS top floor, 2 bdrm, 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Laminate floors. 2525 Dingwall. $795./mo. 1-250-474-0545.

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COWICHAN BAY: 2 bdrm house, new applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, S/F, D/W, microwave, W/D, hardwood floors. Large deck and fenced yard.

Great neighborhood.

N/S, pets nego. $1,200/mo+ utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call (250)216-6266.

DUNCAN- (Lakeside & Koksilah) 2 bdrm house south of Duncan on large lot, W/D, F/S, NS/NP. $925 plus utilities.

Call 250-715-0882.

LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $895/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley.

Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

OFFICE/RETAIL DUNCAN: 1500 Sq ft, prime ground floor retail/office space.

Lrg windows, A/C, Station St. Avail. now. 250-715-6880.

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3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes *Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com MILL Bay Ocean View Newly renovated 1 bedroom suite + open den 1 bath over 950 sqft. Laundry, F/S, and plenty of storage. $875. References.

Non smoking No pet (Maybe Cat) Available Aug 1 250-7108085 Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa.

Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $625 incl heat & hot water, available now. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com

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Freshly Painted Hall 300 Person Capacity Large Kitchen Available Wet Bar with Ice & Popguns Centrally Located

Duncan Eagles 2965 Boys Rd. Call Dave with Questions 250-746-5611 HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

STORAGE DUNCAN - STORAGE in secure private garage near CDH, approx 14 x 17 with shelving, plus space for small car.

Available now. $125/mo. Call after 6 pm 250-748-8855

SUITES, LOWER CROFTON- 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $600 inclds utils. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call (250)246-2473.

DUNCAN: large 2 bdrm suite, level entry, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, N/S, small pet considered. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. $850 inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Garden space avail. July 15. Call 250748-2855 after 6pm.

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

THE PROPERTIES: $900, 1230 sqft, 2 bdrm + den suite.

Very clean, bright with separate driveway, 1 parking spot and ent., fenced backyard, 1.5 bath (shower only), W/D, S/F, D/W, electric heat w/ meter reader. Part carpet part heated tile, NP/NS, no drugs. Avail.

July 1. Call 250-710-9991.

SUITES, UPPER CITY CENTRE: 2/3 bdrm, heat pump, 2nd floor. Avail. now. Phone (250)748-2287.

WANTED TO RENT ELDERLY LADY with small dog looking for 2 bdrm ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor apt. or house in downtown core, Duncan.

Call (250)746-8915, (250)741-7470

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CARS 2006 CHEV Cobalt LT. 74909 kms, very clean, maint. records, new battery, recent tires, 4 mounted snowtires, bra, Blue Ox tow bar (can be towed by motorhome). Asking $7,100. 250-746-7492

HALLS

Hall Rentals

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS! Yamaha PF80 full size keyboard, Mauthe mantle clock, wide variety of power and hand tools.

Call to see if we have what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for!

430 Whistler, Duncan, BC. Call 250-746-9810. heritagepawnbrokers.com

HOMES FOR RENT

WATERFRONT RETAIL SPACES FOR RENT at Maple Bay Marina, located on the perimeter of Duncan BC on Vancouver Island. Rare opportunity in a prime location for marine related business, recreation or boutique shop. Ample free customer parking. Units are available immediately.

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SUITES & CONDOS $625 #102-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $650 #307-2515 Alexander St, Duncan $735 #301-2525 Dingwall St, Duncan $800-$895 360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 #308-9916 Daniel St, Chemainus $1395 1513 Regent Pl, Cobble Hill TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES $800 #9-5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $985 #31-941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $1285 #8-3050 Sherman Rd, Duncan DETACHED HOUSES $1095 212 4TH Ave Extension, Ladysmith $1250 3100 Chapman Rd, Chemainus $1495 1627 Austin Pl, Cowichan Bay $1795 1250 Kathleen Dr, Maple Bay

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GARAGE SALES

CLOSING OUT DAYCARE Sale. Lots of toys and misc household items. Sat. June 28, 8am-1pm. 6345 Woodgrove Way, off Maple Bay Rd.

DUNCAN: Multi-family yard sale. 6134 Marsh Rd. Lots of items. Sat. Jun 28, 10am-3pm.

COBBLE HILL: 1287 Mile End Rd, off Cobble Hill Rd, near village. Sat, June 28, 9-2, Indoor sale: Household, dining table, records; 70s & 80s. 3 speed bike, garden pots, hostas, books (arts, crafts, gardening, etc), 1972 VW Bug + more. No early birds!

CROFTON- 8091 York Ave, Sunday, June 29, 9am-2pm.

Misc items, toys, books & various household items.

DUNCAN: 3011 Cowichan Valley Hwy. Sat, June 28, 9:30am - 2:30pm. Stroller, portable washer, massage table, solid oak buffet and more!

DUNCAN: 645 Dobson Rd., Sat., June 28th, 8am start.

Lots of neat stuff!

DUNCAN: Huge sale! 7595 Bell McKinnon Rd, Sat. June 28, 8am - 3pm @ Sungoma.

DUNCAN: LOTS of fishing gear, bicycles (all sizes), exercise stuff, 10 round oak tables, chairs, etc. 5805 Jaynes Rd, Sat. June 28, 8am - 3pm.

DUNCAN: Multi-family, Saturday, June 28, 9 am - 2 pm, 2108 Calais Rd (off Lakes).

KOKSILAH WEST: The Great Summer Sale! 2918 Jackson Rd., Sat., June 28, 7am-3pm.

Camping Coleman stoves, coolers, lanterns, heaters, gas and propane, tents & pegs, sleeping cots, sleeping bags, chairs & lounges, axes, hatchets, burning logs, water bags, 950W camping generator.

Tent trailer, wheels & tires, 8â&#x20AC;?

12â&#x20AC;? 15â&#x20AC;? & camper jacks. Boat trailer & parts, boat rollers, winches, lights & wiring, trailer wheels. Boating paddle, oars, anchors, anchor chain & rope, life jackets, & zodiac boat.

Fishing rods, reels, lures, tackle boxes, nets fresh & salt water, fish smokers. Camping storage boxes for trailer or trucks. (250)709-1633. See pictures on UsedCowichan.com.

MAPLE BAY- Sat, June 28 9-3pm. 6433 Nevilane Dr. Moving Sale! China, furniture, books, wine making equip...

SAT., Jun 28, 10 AM - 2 PM 2948 Glenora Road, Duncan.

Lots of books, clothes, dishes, nic nacks, pictures, lamps, toys, collectables. Great condition, low prices. Something for everybody!

Friday, June 27, 2014

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TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TOWING

BOATS

CASH

1975 26.6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BAYLINER, Command bridge, 2 stations.

1985 260 Mercruiser and leg.

Stand-up head & shower, 4burner propane stove & oven, 2-way refrigerator, bus heater.

Full canvas on bridge and back deck. VHF radio, depth sounder. Great shape. $5500.

Please call (250)746-4423.

For Scrap Vehicles Call

1980 BUICK Regal Ltd. Edition. Lady driven, collector plates. $5,500 obo. Phone: 250-748-2371

1997 AMERICAN EAGLE 40VS Fleetwood, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Diesel Cummins, Allison trans., Onan gen. set, spartan chassis, heated basement. Beautiful, garage kept. Luxury interior.

Too many extras to list. Blue ox hitch and Saturn tow car optional. 250-743-4392

Tight Line Towing (250)709-5692

SOUNDERS TOWING

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Unwanted Vehicles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prompt Serviceâ&#x20AC;?

(250) 252-1224 1995 Luxury Aurora Oldsmobile (98000kms). Garage kept, mint condition, recent receipts for over $3,000 in updated repairs and service. $3,500 obo.

250-743-4392.

TRUCKS & VANS 2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides.

Mint condition, garage kept. $62,900. Phone:250-898-8718

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1992 WINNEBAGO Chieftan.

Reduced price, now $9,000.

Excel condition, new flooring prof. installed, new tires, new brake pads, rotors & calipers, stall shower, walk around QN sized bed in rear, pullout double bed, Onan generator, 454 motor, new canopy 8x20 add a room 250-732-1839.

2009 Arctic Fox 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;TT (Mod30U), $10,000 in extras/upgrades, Michelins, 330+ W Solar, for serious Boondocking Snowbirds, meticulously maintained, NS, NP, health forces sale- Serious Inquiries before 6:00pm pls $32,900. 778-427-2724

1987 FORD Diesel single-axle dump truck. Hydraulic brakes, new dump system. $7,500 obo. 250-743-4392

1989 Sun Runner. 20Ft. power boat. Inboard Volvo-Penta, 6 cylinder, radiator cooled engine w/ outboard leg. Small cuddy at bow. Includes Lowrance GPS system, radio & short wave radio. Seats 4.

Also included: excellent Yamaha 9.9 Kicker motor; 2 fine Scotty electric down-riggers, wired & mounted for boat, plus a Scotty Black Box Boat w/ a trailer. Altogether an excellent fishing package! $7,450 obo.

(250)743-3503

Mustangs baseball: Langer lays down a beauty to decide game News Leader Pictorial

1993 VOLVO Diesel. Air brakes, single axle, new extended deck, over 20ft. $7,500 obo. 250-743-4392

2858 BAYLINER CIERA, very nice/shed kept, low hrs, loaded. Will consider smaller trade? or ? compare this offer at $35,000. 250-745-3700.

MARINE

2008 GULFSTREAM Trailer: 23ft, sleeps 6, good condition, $8,500 obo. 250-748-3327

Bunt stunt works for win Don Bodger

8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? PIONEER Truck/ Camper. Propane stove & oven, Hydraulic jacks. $3100. Please call (250)743-5827.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;97 SOUTHWIND STORM. 34 ft Class A Gas GM 65,000 miles, big slide A/Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Levelers, generator set, queen bed walk around. Too much to list.

Come & look. PRICE REDUCED! 778-455-4589

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Champion Cowichan Valley Mustangs, front row from left, include: Tanner Cummings, Brayden Radcliffe, Zach Waddington, Cameron LeSergent, Andrew Strobl. Back: Wade Radcliffe (coach), Tod LeSergent (coach), Anthony McLachlan, Kale Eddy, Nick Yu, Jame McMahon, Micah Anderson (coach), Brandon Langer, Mario Iannidinardo (coach), Cole Anderson. Absent: Matt Miller.

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25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $380 each. Call (250)7435827.

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owichan Valley Mustangs are the Greater Victoria Baseball Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bantam AA champions after squeezing out a 4-3 win over Layritz at Lambrick Park.

Brandon Langer executed a perfect bunt to score Cole Anderson in the fifth inning with what turned out to be the winning run.

The Mustangs shut down Layritz over the final three innings. Nick Yu closed it out with solid pitching for two

shutout innings.

Yu was also instrumental in the Mustangsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 11-0 trouncing of Gordon Head in the previous playoff semifinal at Evans Park in Duncan. He hit a walkoff two-run homer on the heels of an inside-the-park home run by Cameron LeSergent.

Anderson came only a couple of pitches short of a complete-game shutout in the win.

Layritz knocked off Carnarvon 5-3 in the other semifinal to advance against the Mustangs for the championship that turned out to be a barnburner.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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CARPENTRY

GARDENING

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

COMPLETE carpentry & building service. Interior & exterior.

Stairs, decks, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, pressure washing, windows, gutter cleaning & repairs. Free estimates. Larry (250) 701-1362

BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROTOTILLING & SMALL ACREAGE TRACTOR SERVICES

VERY experienced journeyman carpenter available for all your carpentry needs. Reasonable rates , fast, friendly service. Jonathan (250)7099294

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-800-392-1030 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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HOME CARE SUPPORT SOUTH COWICHAN Mobile Foot Care Nurse. Call Linda LPN/FCN at 250-743-3595.

Free estimates

Also posthole digging, yard clean-up, brush & tree removal, log splitting and more

250-710-4278 250-929-3480

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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COMPUTER SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discount. Nico 250-746-6167

FLOORING INSTALLATION. Custom installations of solid & engineered hardwood, laminated floors, slate, tile, etc. & repairs.Call Rolf 250-710-5712

CONTRACTORS DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONSTRUCTION Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renovation time!

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LANDSCAPING ***CYRAN-GARDENS*** ***LANDSCAPE-DESIGN*** â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excellence expected, quality assuredâ&#x20AC;? - New installs & design, Clean-up, Residential & commercial maintenance, Consulting, Licensed & insured Certified Horticulturalist & Designer 250-732-8122

PAINTING

PAT THE PAINTER Interior specials!

No Job Too Small 25 years experience Seniors discount

Call 250-246-0248 PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service.

Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco.

Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.

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The Wright stuff is shown by Dorothy Wright, left, and Sheila Wethered as they compete in the Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Two-Bowl Tournament at the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club.

Lake Hill gals best of duos Don Bodger

News Leader Pictorial

Twelve teams from all over the island competed in the Cowichan Lawn Bowling Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-bowl/six-pack tournament.

The winning team from Lake Hill included: skip Shirley Hunt, third Sue

Ennis and lead Mary Sullivan.

Second place went to the Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowling Club team of skip Ann Mathie, third Jeanette Earl and lead Sue Watt.

Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of skip Hazel Grant, third Sheila Wethered and lead Carol McCoy managed to finish in third place.

Caps openers at Showcase The Cowichan Valley Capitals will open the B.C. Hockey League season at the Showcase tournament in Chilliwack for the third straight time.

The Caps take on the Vernon Vipers Friday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. and then face the Merritt Centennials Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11:30 a.m.

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gratefully acknowledge the support of the participating golf courses and sponsors in staging the 25th Annual Golfers Against Cancer Tournament on June 13, 2014

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Softball season ends in fine style

South Cowichan: Improvement shown all around but none more than the Mason’s Intermediate team Don Bodger

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egistration numbers were down slightly but the enthusiasm went way up during the South Cowichan Youth Softball Association season that ended in dramatic fashion Sunday with some great games at the Kerry Park ball fields.

About 220 players took part in the association’s co-ed recreational leagues this season.

“We have plans in the works to make it (go) up a bit,’’ said Dalyce Waldner, who returned to the presidency from past-president when her replacement elected not to continue.

In the Major Division for 16- to 19-year-olds, Mill Bay Storage won the championship over Hyperactive Design. South Cowichan Storage received the most sportsmanlike team award.

The Senior Division for 13- to 15-year-olds ended with Heritage House Trophies winning the championship over Shawnigan Jet Ski. Heritage House was also named the most sportsmanlike team.

The Intermediate Division for

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Pitchin’ magician MacKenzie Robinson delivers to home plate for the Shawnigan Jet Ski team in a South Cowichan Youth Softball Senior Division match-up. The rival Heritage House Trophies team puts up a bunch of heavy hitters, including Bjorn Erickson.

10- to 12-year-olds was a great story.

“We had huge numbers in intermediate,’’ said Waldner. “We should have had five teams.

“That’s good news because a lot of those kids will be moving up to senior next year.’’

Of the four teams that played intermediate, Mason’s came out of nowhere to win gold over Drillwell Enterprises.

Mason’s struggled during most of the season. “They had a young,

inexperienced team,’’ said Waldner.

But the players stuck with it and the coaches arranged extra practices. The team improved immensely and won big in the end while also capturing the most sportsmanlike team trophy.

Other divisions included: Junior for seven- to nine-year-olds and Peewee for five- to seven-year-olds.

There was some crossover for the seven-year-olds, with the better, more experienced players moving up.

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Rick Smith pitched a five-hitter with 18 strikeouts and only gave up three unearned runs, as Duncan Gord Closson Forest Products won another Nanaimo Senior Men’s Fastball League game Tuesday.

Duncan knocked off Nanaimo Palladian 8-3 at Glenora’s Waldon Park.

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Summer spotlight: Chemainus event seeking a resurgence from 30th anniversary Don Bodger

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Five doing double duty It’s going to be an especially busy July for five young valley athletes.

Luke Armstrong, Miles Boulton, Emma Dewit, Brenden Kerwin and Emerald White are 14- and 15-year-olds representing Cowichan in track and field at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo and also going to soccer provincials on the Lower Mainland.

White (steeplechase), Boulton (triple jump) and Kerwin (800 metres) are all CVAC additions with Denise Roy, Sion Griffiths and Armstrong.

three runs scored.

Bob Court added a hit, a run and an RBI, Smith managed a hit and an RBI, Dennis Young made a hit count for two RBIs and Trevor Gicas was left stranded in the fourth after a lead-off triple.

Next game is July 3 in Cedar.

QMS riders excellent

Twilight run sunlight a highlight

burst of sunlight hit the assembled racers just as the 30th anniversary running of the Chemainus Twilight Shuffle was about to start Tuesday at 7 p.m.

It was almost like a shining tribute to an event that’s graced the streets of downtown Chemainus for so many years, going from a four-mile event to a more conventional three-mile race in recent years.

The Shuffle’s had its ups-and-downs and times when organizer Phil Nicholls wondered whether it might continue, especially after last year’s horrendous conditions when the turnout dipped to barely 150.

But the anniversary helped the race rebound to 235 registered runners and walkers and provided Nicholls some optimism that it’s on the rebound.

“It really had dropped off,’’ he said.

“That part (the increase) is great to see.’’

Nicholls has toyed with the idea of making many changes. “I did do it a little later this year,’’ he said.

Otherwise, it’s difficult to find a weekend in the spring and summer that might not conflict with other events and bring a better turnout. The evening aspect remains its unique attribute and could generate renewed interest with

The heavy hitting came from Marty Steen and Brad Robinson, who combined for seven of the team’s 11 hits. Steen went four-for-four with four runs and three RBIs, including a two-run homer in the sixth inning, while Robinson was three-for-four with a solo homer in the fifth and

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Uphill battle faces runners coming into the finish area of the Chemainus Twilight Shuffle on Willow Street, with Faye Amos (2608) among a group pouring it on. Below, Simon Linder gives his best for a finishing kick that results in a completion time of 24:23. younger athletes just discovering it.

“A lot of people had heard of it and a lot hadn’t,’’ conceded Nicholls.

The relatively short distance of the race lends itself to some fast times and Bruce Deacon was the quickest of the 213 finishers in a sizzling 16:13.

Jill Ramstead was the first female finisher in 19:10.

We even had a friendly family race going, as I returned to run the event for the first time in many years.

Five of my other family members left me in the dust — sister Linda Bevan finishing in 23:32 and the rest of the Bodger clan, brother Dave clocked in 24:46, sister-in-law Tracey in 24:58, and brother Doug and niece Rachel coming in together in 26:37.

It took me 33:23 to finish, but wait till next year.

Full results are at Nicholls’ website, www. islandrunner.ca.

He hopes this will fuel a comeback for the Shuffle as it moves into the next 30 years, with support from the Chemainus Legion membership and other volunteers playing a huge role.

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QMS team members travelled to Kelowna for the first time in many years.

“It was a new venue for us,’’ explained head coach Cheryl Keith.

“Yet, our team felt very comfortable there and enjoyed really strong performances.’’

Grade 11 student Olivia Austin was a winner in the Leigh Payne Memorial Classic and reserve champion Pre-Child Hunter on Del Rio. Christine Coels, a Grade 10 student, rode Landmark to the Short Stirrup Hunter and Pre-Child Hunter championships as well as second place in the Leigh Payne Memorial Classic.

Catherine Rankin, another Grade 10 student, was the Children’s Hunter champion and Modified Hunter reserve champion on Go Shorty.

Two weeks of competition at Thunderbird Show Park for the Canadian Premier Show and B.C. Open is always a highlight for QMS riders.

“Thunderbird is a fabulous facility,’’ said Keith. “The high level of competition allows our students to push themselves in the hunter/ jumper ring.’’

For Grade 10 student Kassidy Keith, it was a valuable lesson in perseverance.

“I fell so many times throughout the competition,’’ she laughed.

“But it made me work that much harder to improve my riding and connect more closely with the horses I rode. What an incredible experience.’’

Keith rode three different horses at the competition. She came first on Watch Out in Junior Hunter, first on Quintera in Children’s Jumper and swept first place for USEF Show Jumping Talent Search and Washington Hunter/Jumper Medal Phases as well as taking the Junior A Equitation championship on Will I Am. Austin captured the reserve championship for Show Park Hunter and Pre-Children’s Hunter and second for Pre-Children’s/Adult Hunter Classic on Del Rio. Lauren Bailey, a Grade 12 student, was the champion 1.0m Junior Amateur Jumper on Loustik de Breuil. Coach Keith rode to second in USHJA Hunter Derby and claimed two wins in first-year Green Hunter on Go Shorty.

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Our 320-kilometre-plus route took us All-wheel-drive is standard (in Canada) little late in joining away from the coast along the scenic the booming compact Jacento Reyes Byway. This lightly travon all three editions of the MKC and a start price just under $40,000 is also luxury utility club, but elled twisty two-lane road gets narrow inviting compared to other luxury CUVs in sections. It also presented some the MKC is certainly spectacular vistas along the way and such as the Acura RDX ($41,390) and an impressively well BMW X3 ($42,800). some intimidating cliff faces and rock (A top-line Ford Escape, by the way, is formations. put-together new listed at $35,699).

I was impressed with the MKC’s predictmember and it’s The MKC is the second of four all-new able handling characteristics through priced to sell. product launches intended to redefine the twisty sections. It was stable, very Lincoln. The first being the Lincoln MKZ Bob McHugh forgiving at higher speeds and generally last year, an all-new MKX is expected more agile than expected for a utility next year and a, so-far unnamed, full-sized sedan will vehicle - especially after I finally figured out how to follow. The new Lincoln styling theme includes smooth set-up the driving modes, called Lincoln Drive Control. clean lines a slick shape (described as “graceful athThe normal, comfort and sport settings for the susleticism”) and up front, there’s a contemporary take pension and steering are preset (via vehicle settings on the traditional Lincoln split-wing grille. on the instrument panel and customizable to a limited Another eye-catching feature of the MKC is around extent) by a driver to function with “D” and “S” back, a huge wraparound lift gate includes full-width transmission selections. It’s a different and somewhat LED rear lighting assemblies. This unique one-piece complex way of providing this feature. hydro-formed steel door opens like a clamshell and Push-button transmission selection is another feature allows complete access to the cargo area. An optional that I wouldn’t get excited about. I get the space-savhands-free feature also allows it to open with a kicking functionality and the historic connection to Lining motion below the rear bumper. coln, but still prefer a shift lever. Manual operation of The MKC also has a roomy feel to its interior, particuthe transmission’s six speeds can be done via paddle larly for front seat occupants. A dash that slants away, shifters on the steering wheel. The shifts, however, towards the windshield, adds to its airy ambiance. It’s could be crisper and the system tends to be very proalso a much quieter cabin than its stable mate, with tective of the engine (over-revving) on downshifts. numerous built-in sound deadening features that inOnly MKC vehicles with the new 2.3-litre twin-scroll clude a noise control system that eliminates unwanted turbo engine were available to drive at this U.S. event, sound waves and enhances others. which would price tag them close to $50,000 in CanAvailable inside accent trims include brushed alumiada. An impressively smooth and quiet performer (in num or open-pore Zebrano and Santos Rosewood that this application) this engine can produce 285-horse-

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Quick Specs and Pricing: Sticker price: Lincoln MKC Premiere (2.0L): $39,940 Lincoln MKC Select (2.0L): $42,200 Lincoln MKC Reserve (2.0L): $47,700 Lincoln MKC Reserve (2.3L): $49,650 Power: 2.0-litre I4 turbo, 16-valve, DOHC with variable timing: 240 horsepower @ 5500 rpm Fill-up: 2.0-litre city/highway fuel economy: 12.4/9.0 L/100km (EPA estimated) Power: 2.3-litre I4 turbo, 16-valve, DOHC with variable timing: 285 horsepower @ 5500 rpm Fill-up: 2.3-litre city/highway fuel economy: 12.9/9.2 L/100km (EPA estimated)

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WE BATTLE...

OVER $15 MILLION OF INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE THOUSANDS! (ENDS SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH)

$50 FROM EVERY VEHICLE SALE DONATED IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITY– COWICHAN VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH SOCIETY

$50 FROM EVERY VEHICLE SALE DONATED IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITY– PROVIDENCE FARM MOONLIGHT DANCE

WAS $28,040 SAVINGS $ 7,043

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext Cab 4X2

BERNADETTE SCUDDER GENERAL MANAGER FLAGSHIP FORD

WAS $31,695.00 SAVINGS $9,698.00

Truck Wars Price

21,997

Stock# 13185

$

Truck Wars Price

20,997

$

MSRP $56,039

Truck Wars Price

Net of $2,000.00 Loyalty*

36,039

$

Net of $1,500.00 Loyalty*

120 B/W

$

Stk # 296767

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X2 WAS $32,745 SAVINGS $7,948

Truck Wars Price

24,797

$

Net of $1,500.00 Loyalty*

Payment

Payment

147

$

B/W

Stk # 233355

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 WAS $40,100 SAVINGS $9,103

125 B/W

$

Stk # 154397

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Peter Baljet GM will be extending its exclusive

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no matter the condition of your vehicle!

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Truck Wars Price

Net of $1,500.00 Loyalty*

Net of $2,000.00 Loyalty*

30,997

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167 B/W

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FLAGSHIPFORD.COM FLAGSHIPFORD.COM 6456 Norcross Road, Duncan

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg Cab 4X2

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Friday, June 27, 2014

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WE BATTLE...

OVER $15 MILLION OF INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE THOUSANDS! (ENDS SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH)

$50 FROM EVERY VEHICLE SALE DONATED IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITY– COWICHAN VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH SOCIETY

$50 FROM EVERY VEHICLE SALE DONATED IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITY– PROVIDENCE FARM MOONLIGHT DANCE

WAS $28,040 SAVINGS $ 7,043

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext Cab 4X2

BERNADETTE SCUDDER GENERAL MANAGER FLAGSHIP FORD

WAS $31,695.00 SAVINGS $9,698.00

Truck Wars Price

21,997

Stock# 13185

$

Truck Wars Price

20,997

$

MSRP $56,039

Truck Wars Price

Net of $2,000.00 Loyalty*

36,039

$

Net of $1,500.00 Loyalty*

120 B/W

$

Stk # 296767

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X2 WAS $32,745 SAVINGS $7,948

Truck Wars Price

24,797

$

Net of $1,500.00 Loyalty*

Payment

Payment

147

$

B/W

Stk # 233355

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 WAS $40,100 SAVINGS $9,103

125 B/W

$

Stk # 154397

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Peter Baljet GM will be extending its exclusive

2000 TRADE-IN VOUCHER

$

no matter the condition of your vehicle!

PUSH, PULL OR DRAG YOUR VEHICLE! WAS $39,935 SAVINGS $10,438

Truck Wars Price

Net of $1,500.00 Loyalty*

Net of $2,000.00 Loyalty*

30,997

All payments are based on 96 months @ 3.79%. $497 documentation and transfer fee are included in payments. All payments are plus taxes. *See dealer for details regarding loyalty

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146 bi-weekly

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$

25th - 31st March 2014

167 B/W

32,194

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2014 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat LOADED DEMO SPECIAL 4x4

$

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250-746-7131 6300 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan

206 bi-weekly

$

2014 Ford F150 Supercab STX 4x2

or

MSRP $60024

34,939

D L O S

Truck Wars Price

or

239 bi-weekly

$

42,049

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Refreshments and Unbelievable Specials Going on Daily!

DL#5964

Payment

2013 FORD F150 Super cab Lariat LOADED DEMO SPECIAL 4x4

FLAGSHIPFORD.COM FLAGSHIPFORD.COM 6456 Norcross Road, Duncan

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg Cab 4X2

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They are Miata mates for life

by Alexandra Straub

Stowe, Vermont – Despite the relatively early call time, a group of almost 100 Mazda Miata/MX-5 drivers/ passengers gathers for the morning’s meeting.

The weather is looking favourable even though the a.m. envelops the crowd with its chilliness. It’s not raining though. That’s a good sign.

Tour organizer and former Trillium Miata Club president, Gary Svoboda, talks about the day’s journey,

addresses some basic housekeeping rules, makes some jokes and engages in witty banter with a group of excited Miata enthusiasts.

Everyone is ready to hit the roads of Vermont in their tiny, drop top, two-doors.

Everything from first generations Miatas, to the latest and greatest rear-wheel drive roadsters line the gravel parking lot of our home base, also known as the Stowehof Inn. Stowe, VT’s claim to fame is as a ski destination.

Currently, its claim to fame

is the 46 Mazdas that drove in from Ontario and are congregating for their annual tour.

Each May long weekend, a group of club members look forward to the event.

It’s been going for over 20 years and hasn’t disappointed. The crowd gets rowdier by the minute so go-time is just around the corner.

The meeting wraps up; we branch into our respective groups and fire up the engines.

As honorary members for the event, my co-pilot –

aka my mother Zsuzsanna Straub – and I get behind the wheel of our MX-5. Within moments, we’re topless. The car. Not us!

Seven vehicles comprise a group, including a leader and a sweeper. We’re comfortably nestled in the bosom of the pack.

Our job is to enjoy ourselves, as well as give the MX-5 a little bit of room to romp free.

It’s hard not to smile on the undulating roads of Vermont, which are lined with trees, houses, fields and topped off with a bovine scent!

Then there is what is called “The Notch.” A mountain road where emaciated limbs of indigenous trees

look like they’re reaching out and trying to touch the cars. Boulders are scattered and the path is paved around it. The intermittent obstacles would likely be the outcome of two Greek gods having a rock fight.

You would have to have superhuman strength to move them.

The sinuous and slender road is a hoot to drive through especially with no one in front of you. The occasional crackling on the CB radios frequently is overpowered by instructions from the leader.

Like a mother duck summoning her young, we followed in order. We stuck together and took in some breathtaking scenery of New England. Scenery

aside, what was the most interesting to breathe in was the enthusiasm and energy of the Miata owners.

Liz Burns has “Miatatude” stickered across her windshield. Miata earrings dangle from her ears as she professes her love of her emerald beauty.

Another owner decided to turn his conventional doors into ones that open up not out.

At breakfast, lunch and dinner, they regale each other with stories of other events they’ve been on. Outbursts of laughter perk up the ears of bystanders; making them wish they were at that table reliving the memories.

The camaraderie of those young and young at heart is undisputable.

Regardless of background, profession, or preference in exterior colour, few vehicles in the world bring people together as strongly as Mazda’s MX-5.

Liz was one of the first members of the Trillium Miata Club. She expected to join a group of Miata owners and drive with them on weekends. Liz says she “didn’t expect to make friends for 25 years” but she did.

And as the Miata/MX-5 turns 25 this year, here’s to another quarter century of promote the best that life has to offer: the bond of mankind and machine, 167 horsepower at a time. www.mazda.ca alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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French Open winner, Maria Sharapova, was driven to the glamorous Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Pre-Wimbledon Party in the Porsche 918 Spyder – the Stuttgart marque’s fastest, most powerful production car to date, and one of the lowest-emitters of CO2 of any class of car.

Fresh from his drive in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, Sharapova’s chauffeur for the night was Porsche factory ‘works’ driver, Mark Webber, complete in smart chauffeur attire.

The 918 Spyder has a mid-mounted 4.6-litre V8

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race engine coupled to two electric motors with lithium-ion batteries. It is a remarkable plug-in hybrid super sports car that can reach a top speed of 344 km/h, sprint from zero to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, and yet at 72 g/km (70 g/ km with the lightweight Weissach Package) produces so little CO2 that it is exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

It has a total power output of 887 hp and holds the current lap record for a production car at the famous Nürburgring race circuit of just 6 minutes 57

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seconds. Despite all that performance, its plug-in hybrid technology means a low fuel consumption of 3.0 L/100kms is possible.

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