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2014 JULY ISSUE 68

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11am – 3pm JULY 1

CHEMAINUS CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

Waterwheel Park, Chemainus FREE PONY RIDES, PETTING ZOO & BOUNCY CASTLES! ON STAGE: OH! OGOPOGO & BOPOMA MARIMBA FREE CANADA DAY CAKE AT NOON! Sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union. Presented by Chemainus BIA, Chemainus Valley Museum & Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society.

July Events

HONEYMOON BAY OUTDOOR MARKET Old Fashioned Country Market Southshore Rd Honeymoon Bay 10-2PM July 5/12/19/26

CANADA DAY IN CHEMAINUS Petting Zoo Bouncy Castle Games Live Music Food 1 Downtown 11-3PM

A CARNIVORE’S DREAM Island Meat Dinner w/ Bill Jones Deerholme Farm $90 4830 Stelfox Rd 250 748 7450 5-9PM

CANADA DAY AT MAPLE BAY Parade Cycle-thon Barbecue Ice Cream Games Exhibits Family Fun Maple Bay Rowing Club & Beach 9:15-2PM

DUNCAN DAZE Downtown SMALL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL Duncan Free Family Fun Fri 11-13 Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1761 5-6 10AM-9PM Sat 10AM-4PM Sun 11AM-3PM Cowichan Bay Rd Free Family Fun Pancake

LADYSMITH CANADA DAY Family Fun Live Music Transfer Beach 1-5PM CONCERT IN THE PARK Providencia Reggae Waterwheel Park Chemainus By Donation 7-9PM WOODEN BOWLS AND THINGS BY KEN BROADLAND & HAND PAINTED SILK SCARVES BY LORRAINE TAYLOR runs to Aug 3 Imagine That!, 251 Craig St., Duncan

Breakfast BBQ Dinner Boat Races Boat Building Challenge Sat 11-4 Sun 11-3 5-6 GRAPE ESCAPE MS BIKE TOUR www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com Wineries Galleries Farms Cuisine Music suggested donation $375 8-4PM MERRIDALE SUNDAY PIZZA NIGHT live music w/ Jilli Martini Band Pizza $15 6 Salad $10-12 1230 Merridale Rd Cobble Hill Reservations Recommended 250 743 4293 5-9PM

AFRICAN CHORAL SINGING WITH SHEASBY MATIURE Lila 2&3 Music Centre, 3228A Gibbins Rd, Duncan

COWICHAN STATION SCHOOL ALUMNI PANCAKE BREAKFAST 2375 Koksilah Road 9-11AM

COMMUNITY ACCUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin $15-$45 Sliding Scale #103-44 3 Queens Road Duncan 250 710 3581 12-3PM

MINDFUL MEDITATION CIRCLE Every Damali Lavender Farm and Winery 3500 Telegraph Rd By Donation to Cowichan Valley Hospice Guided portion 5:45 to 6:30PM July 6/13/20/27

Contact: Ted Wright 250 737 1331 $50/2 nights $30/1 night 6:00pm-8:30pm

-19 STUDENT ART SHOW Mount Prevost /21 SUMMER YOGA CLASSES Rivendell After School Art Club Portals 2687 James St 3 Yurt Contact Sadie sdbartram@gmail.com 7 Information 250 746 1633 Mon-Fri 10-5PM Sat 250 748 2089 6:30-8PM 10-1PM

WEEKLY MEDITATION AT NICHIREN PEACE CENTER 7 PM Info: 250.710.7594 July 3/10 /17 /24 /31

-11 MARINE BIOLOGY 1/2 DAY CAMPS Cowichan Estuary Centre Ages 5-8 7 $135 Hecate Park 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd 250 597 2288 9AM-12PM

VISIONS STUDIO TOUR Brochure/ CONCERT IN THE PARK Howie James maps @Thrifty Foods or visionsarttour.

4-6 and the Howlettes Swing Waterwheel Park 8 ca 10-5PM Chemainus By Donation 7PM UNSWORTH VINEYARDS OPEN -9 &13 WORLD CUP SOCCER Semi’s HOUSE 2915 Cameron-Taggart Road Mill 5 and Final on the big screen The Hub in 8 Bay 11AM-6PM Cowichan Station by donation Food & Drink THE CLOSED DOOR CULINARY OUTLAWS DINING CLUB POOLSIDE SEAFOOD PAELLA Seafood Paella, Live Spanish Guitar and more. North Cowichan location $75 pp 5:30PM-9PM thecloseddoordiningclub@shaw.ca COWICHAN STATION SCHOOL 100TH CELEBRATION & KIDS GARAGE SALE 2375 Koksilah Rd 9-4PM ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA St Michaels All Angels Church 2852-58 Mill St Chemainus Everyone welcome 10:30-2PM

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www.cori_ellingson@hotmail.com $35 7-10PM DUNCAN DAZE FASHION SHOW Kenneth St Duncan 5:30-6:30PM BEACH PARTY DANCE Tropical Mayhem City Square Downtown Duncan 7-9PM

/25 ARTBEAT PARTY Live Music Dancing Artists Food South Willow St 11 Chemainus By Donation 5-8PM PARADE 11AM Downtown Duncan 12GRANDE VALLEY SENIORS ORGANIZATION Open House & Tours 40’s 50’s 60’s music 198 Government St 250 746 4433 ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL Fifties Rock n Roll Classic Cars Waterwheel Park Chemainus By $15 suggested Donation All Day PJ PERRY AND FRIENDS CONCERT Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd $20 7:30PM DIM SUM & BEYOND Cooking Class w/ Chef Bill Jones Classes include all materials recipes and tasting $100 Deerholme Farm 4830 Stelfox Rd 250 748 7450 12-4PM ANNUAL ROCKY CREEK WINERY PIG ROAST $40 Adults $30Children Tickets online www.rockycreekwinery.ca 1854 Myhrest Rd Cowichan Bay 5-8PM 12TH ANNUAL SALT SPRING LAVENDER FESTIVAL featuring A 13 Touch of France Sacred Mountain Lavender 401 Musgrave Road SSI sacredmountainlavender. com 250 653 2334 Entry $5, Children 12 and Under FREE 10am - 5pm

KIDS PARADE Duncan Daze 186 Kenneth St Muster 10:30 Parade 11am Start

available Hub Café 2375 Koksilah Semi’s 2PM Final 12PM www.cowichanstation.org

DUNCAN CHILDREN’S DAY Free Family Fun Charles Hoey Park 11-3PM

DADS MAKE A DIFFERENCETuesday Mens Group All Welcome 213-80 Station St, Duncan 250 597-2801 8/15/22/29

MERRIDALE SUNDAY PIZZA NIGHT live music w/ Sets in the West Pizza $15 Salad $1012 1230 Merridale Rd Cobble Hill Reservations Recommended 250 743 4293 5-9PM

COMMUNITY ACCUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin $15-$45 Sliding Scale 10 #103-44 Queens Road Duncan 250 710 3581 12-3PM

PJ PERRY Saxophone with Neil Swainson(bass) and Hans Verhoeven (drums) Crofton Hotel & Pub $10 2PM

CACAO HEALING CEREMONY Sun Lotus Yogic Life Center 5070 Culverton 11 Rd Duncan Limited space Pre-register

MAD HATTER TEA PARTY Plunge down the rabbit hole Live Music $25 Tea Farm 8350 Richards Trail Reservations Recommended

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info@teafarm.ca 250 748 3811 AUCTION SUNDAY LE PETITE AUCTION HOUSE 1- 3pm 9686 Chemainus Road To consign call 250-701-2902 Viewing 11-1pm 14-18 WOODWORKING CLASSES WITH MASSIMO PINTUS Lila Music Centre, 3228A Gibbins Rd, Duncan 250 701 0978 $100/week pp 9:30 – 11AM/or 11- 12:30PM session times TARA FIRMA KIDS ARTS CAMP $250 Includes All Supplies 1-466 Chesterfield Ave Duncan 250 715 1754 9AM-12PM 14-18 CREATIVE DANCE LESSONS w/ Kathleen Burckhardt Lila Music Centre, 9:30 -10:30 am Ages 7 – 9 3228A Gibbins Rd $60

MERRIDALE SUNDAY PIZZA NIGHT live music W/ Eric Harper Pizza $15 20 Salad $10-12 1230 Merridale Rd Cobble Hill Reservations Recommended 250 743 4293 5-9PM

SACRED CHANT CIRCLE Rivendell Yurt By Donation contact Sadie sdbartram@gmail.com 250 748 20897-8:30PM LONG TABLE DINNER @ Amusé Bistro Adults only 840 Cherry Point Rd 250-743-3667 www.Amuseonthevineyard.com THE MELT METHOD Somalila Studio 1584 Stamps 20/23 Rd, Duncan www.somalila.com 250-597-7875 20th 1:30-2:30, 23rd 9:30-10:30

COMMUNITY ACCUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin $15-$45 Sliding Scale 15 #103-44 Queens Road Duncan 250 710 3581

20/27 BAMBERTON MYSTERY HISTORY TOURS Bamberton Site 1451 Trowsse Rd Mill Bay BC www.bambertonhistoricalsociety.org 11-5PM

CONCERT IN THE PARK Bluegrass Fever Waterwheel Park Chemainus By Donation 7PM

MORE THAN HONEY Film Documentary Cowichan Library 6-7:30PM

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EV3 LEGO ROBOTICS CAMP KidBits Summer Day 15-18 Camps Ages 9-14 Westview Learning Centre

134B 4th St Duncan $159 250 701 3359 8:303:30PM Tues-Fri

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ISLAND FOLK FEST Concerts Vendors Workshops Children’s Activeties Camping Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd www.islandsfolkfestival.ca

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14TH ANNUAL BUDDHA IN THE PARK www.

VIRetreats.com/retreats -Aug 16 MUNSCH-ERCISE CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL 19 KIDZ PLAY Treats Games Fun Singing Stage Play www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca $12 Person Family pack buy 3 get one free

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MARINE BIOLOGY FULL DAY CAMPS Cowichan Estuary Centre Ages 5 -8 $175 Hecate Park 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd 250 597 2288 8:304PM 21-25 BRAVE GIRLS CAMP Ages 8 1/2-13 Discover Explore Nurture Celebrate Unique Creative Spirit $250 1014 Nightengale Rd Mill Bay www.bravegirlscamp.ca

COWICHAN COHOUSING GROUP New member orientation All Welcome 24 Community Meeting Room Thrifty Foods

For info call Bob 250-749-7233 or Linda 250-749-7772

MERRIDALE SUNDAY PIZZA NIGHT live music W/Roland Barrett Pizza $15 27 Salad $10-12 1230 Merridale Rd Cobble Hill Reservations Recommended 250 743 4293 5-9PM

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-Aug1 MARINE BIOLOGY 1/2 DAY CAMPS Cowichan Estuary Centre Ages 28 9-12 $135 Hecate Park 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd 250 597 2288 9AM-12PM

-AUG 1WOODWORKING CLASSES WITH MASSIMO PINTUS Lila Music 28 Centre, 3228A Gibbins Rd, Duncan 250 701 0978 $100/week pp 9:30 – 11AM/or 1112:30PM session times

EXPLORE & EXPAND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Ladysmith Camera 22 CONCERT IN THE PARK Hampshire Club Hardwick Hall 3rd Ave Non members $5 Youth Choir Waterwheel Park Chemainus 29 www.LadysmithCameraClub.com 7PM

By Donation 7PM

CREATING HEALING HERBAL & FLORAL MANDALAS Hawthorn Retreat Centre Donation to Cowichan Valley Hospice Register & Info www.thehawthorn@shaw.ca 10-3PM

May 17 thru October 11

windfest.ca

COMMUNITY ACCUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin $15-$45 Sliding Scale 28 #103-44 Queens Road Duncan 250 710 3581

TASTE OF MEXICO COOKING CLASS w/ Gary Faessler $50 Worldly 23 Gourmet 524 1 Ave Ladysmith Register & Info

SATURDAYS 10am - 2pm

WINDFEST CANADIAN KITE BOARDING 26-27 CHAMPIONSHIPS Nitinat Lake www.

RESTORATIVE YOGA Somalila Studio 1584 Stamps Rd, Duncan www.somalila.com 3-4 PM

PHIL DWYER & FRIENDS Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd $20 7:30PM

8th Season!

-27 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Waterwheel Park Chemainus Suggested 26 Donation $15

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COMMUNITY ACCUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin $15-$45 Sliding Scale #103-44 Queens Road Duncan 250 710 3581 12-3PM 22 to Aug 8 RENT A WALL 10 Local Artist’s Portals 2687 James St Information 250 746 1633 Mon-Fri 10-5PM Sat 10-1PM

Honeymoon Bay Every Saturday Outdoor Market

ISLAND BOOK LOVERS CLUB Cowichan Library 2687 James St Free 1-2PM

AUCTION SUNDAY LE PETITE AUCTION HOUSE 1- 3pm 9686 Chemainus Road To consign call 250-701-2902 Viewing 11-1pm

LAVENDER & ARTS FESTIVAL Cowichan Valley Lavender Farm and Labyrinth farm entrance is the second driveway after Inverarity Road, off Wicks Rd 15 and Under Free, Adults $5,cowichanvalleylavender.com 10am to 5pm

MINDFUL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Spirit Gate Farm 2541 HERD RD $195 250 737 1484 10-4 PM

COPS FOR CANCER PUB NIGHT Cobblestone Pub 3566 Holland Ave $20 beer & burger contact jennifer.young@vicpd.ca 250-589-0358 5PM

ROMEO & JULIET Outdoor Theatre Shawnigan Players 2465 Koksilah Rd $15 31 ADV $30 Family Rate Tickets @ Mason’s Store Shawnigan Lk Ten Old Books Duncan

SUNFEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Music Exhibits Vendors 31 Camping Cow Ex Grounds 7380 TCH

250 245 7307 7-9PM

Duncan 250 737 1019 6:30 social 7PM Meeting

Visit us for seasonal Local Produce, Plants, Flowers, Sewing, Baking, Preserves, Handmade Soaps, Bodycare, Arts & Crafts and More!

Follow the signs to the Honeymoon Bay Market!

-27 ROCK OF THE WOODS 25 Music Festival 4383 Irvine Rd Cowichan roconewson@gmail. com 250 715 7781 DAMALI LAVENDER 26 FEST Farm Tours

U-pick Children’s Crafts Artisans Music Concession 3500 Telegraph Rd Cobble Hill $5 Adults $3 Seniors $2 Children www.damali.ca/events 10-4PM

OUT OF TOWN ROCK THE SHORES , The Cult, Billy Talent, The Naked & 11-13 Famous, Our Lady Peace, Tom Cochrane with

Red Rider, Mother Mother & MORE! Colwood, rocktheshores.com 12-Aug 17 CANADIAN SANDSCULPTING COMPETITION & EXHIBITION Parksville Beach www.parksvillebeachfest.ca

UKEE DAYS 40TH ANNIVERSARY 3 DAY 25-27 FESTIVAL, Ukee Days Parade, Pancake

Breakfast, Salmon and Oyster BBQ, Logger Sports, Live Music, Kid Zone, Beer Gardens and so much more! Ucluelet For info visit ukeedays. wordpress.com Please send your listings by the 15th of the month to events@cowichanvalleyvoice.com

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Issue 68 July 2014

Published by Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Editors Sheila & Richard Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 - 936 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan V9L 5X4 Visit us online at www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Proofreader Distribution Events Calendar Linda DirksenGale Diana Pink Angela Komljenovic Advertising Enquiries Please Call Adrienne Richards 250 510 6596 or e-mail adrienne@cowichanvalleyvoice.com Next AD Deadline JULY 15 forAUGUST ISSUE

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July Community Calendar 4-5 Visions Art Studio Tour 7 Cowichan Bay Wooden Boat Festival 12 Eye On Shawnigan 19 Chemainus Pages 28 Island Folk Festival Schedule Pull Out 31 Learn To Sail in Maple Bay 40 Barbershop Girl Lori Shreenan 42 DBIA July Feature Pages 44-49 Community Farm Store Pages 58-59 July Horoscopes with Georgia Nicols 60 Faxes, Mail and Verbal Lint by Rick Dennis 61 Cowichan Valley Directory 62-63

LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK Cowichan Bay Seafood BBQ Salmon Rub 16 Stone Soup Inn Serves Soup at the Farmers Market 9 Summer Love 11 Blue Grouse Winery Update 14 Musings From The Vines 15 Island Farmhouse Poutry Chef Brad Boisvert 16 FARM & GARDEN Fruit Save 16 Local Lavender Festivals 20 Seasonal Tips 24 Water 25 Frontyard Farming 38 HOME & LIVING Green By Design 22 Ask Allen 23 Terry Raven 48 How To Dispose of Old or Expired Medications 57 LOCAL ARTS Les Miserables Comes To Chemainus Theatre 10 Words To Savour 18 Island Folk Festival 30 Talking Arts:Bev Robertson 54 Imagine That! Artisan Ken Broadland 55 FAMILY Kids Summer Programs 26 Ukee Days Festival in Ucluelet 36 Summer Watch 56 BODY, MIND & SOUL Dancing For Health & Happiness 35 Moving Forward, By Going Back 47 Jouney To Japan 52 PETS & RECREATION South Island Whale Report 39 Kiteboarding at Nitinaht 40 Windfest 41 Alternative Therapies 43

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Visions Artists Open Their Studios Again

lthough there will be 15 artists’ studios open to the public, there will in fact be 25 artists available to meet visitors to Visions Art Studio Tour July 4, 5 and 6 all over the Cowichan Valley.

As well as individual artists at their studios there will be “clusters” of artists at some of the venues. That means less driving. The brochure/maps make it clear where everyone will be and the red arrow signs posted along the routes will lead the way to studios from Mill Bay to Chemainus.

A first this year will be a Visions Artists venue inside the gates at Arbutus Ridge.

Just stop at the gate for a pass.

What will you find on the Studio Tour?

Watercolourists, print makers, painters in acrylic and oils, potters, silversmiths, jewellery designers, multidisciplinary artists, sculptor, illustrator, glass and fabric artist, photographer, silk painter and wood turner.

A visit to the studios will give you opportunities to buy directly from Visions Artists, to see where they work, experience their inspirations and the scope of their creations.

Pick up a brochure at Thrifty Foods in Mill Bay and

Duncan and at many other businesses.

Or download the brochure from the Visions website:

www.visionsarttour.ca For more information: 250-743-3862

ART STUDIO TOUR July 4, 5 and 6 Throughout the Cowichan Valley FREE Self-Guided Tour

Pick up brochures/maps at Thrifty Food Stores in Mill Bay and Duncan or download at www.visionsarttour.ca

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A Carnivore’s Dream (Island Meat) We like to BBQ around here and each July we create a menu that celebrates the marriage of meat and smoke. This dinner will feature a tasting of locally raised meats paired with products from the gardens and farms of the region.

This dinner is sure to be a highlight of the summer and a treat for all the senses.

Menu: 4 hour smoked BBQ pork ribs with big leaf maple sauce, Mushrooms stuffed with house made rabbit sausage, Beer braised Beef shortribs with Korean flavours. Taiwanese chicken and noodle salad with tea cured egg, cucumber and hoisin dressing BBQ’d Lamb, curried potato salad, fresh mint sauce and seasonal vegetables. Duck egg custard trifle with summer berries and ginger lace cookies prepared by Chef Bill Jones July 5, 5-9pm Deerholme Farm $90/person 250 748-7450 www.deerholme.com

Unsworth Open House Nestled in the foothills of Mill Bay, surrounded by pasture and minutes away from the Pacific Ocean, lies Unsworth Vineyards. The winery’s pristine Cowichan Valley setting provides the perfect coastal climate for growing some of the world’s finest and most unique wine grapes. A vibrant atmosphere, award winning wines, and inspiring restaurant menu combine to make Unsworth Vineyards an essential stop on any wine tour. Join Unsworth Vineyards for their very first Open House featuring the new Restaurant at Unsworth! There will be lots to sip and sample - with complimentary wine tastings and canapé’s in the Wine Shop, barrel tasting with Winemaker, Daniel Cosman, live music, lawn games, restaurant specials, and treats for the kids! July 5th, 11am - 6pm 2915 Cameron-Taggart Rd, Mill Bay, Everyone Welcome!

LIVE CRAB • FRESH FISH • LOCAL SPOT PRAWNS AND MORE!

Delicious Summer Salmon Rub Local Sockeye season is upon us and we anticipate a great run this year!

Make this rub ahead and keep it in your cupboard for the season!

Amount 1 cup 1/4 cup 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 4 each

Ingredients Brown Sugar, packed Cumin, ground Smoked Paprika, hot or sweet Dried Thyme Dried Garlic, crushed Salt Pepper Lemon Zest

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Paella Dinner Event Introducing the debut of the Closed Door Culinary Outlaws Dining Club. Please join us for an evening of friendly people, sumptuous foods & fun, Al Fresco! The closed door dining club is for people who really love great food, company and conversation with truly interesting, like-minded guests in a private setting. These are often friends, and thru word of mouth, friends of friends sharing a relaxing, entertaining meal while contributing to the cost of the experience. At our Taste of Spain event we offer; banquette table seating, assorted tapas, pomegranate sorbet, fire-pit Seafood Paella, Spanish salads, Brandy de Jerez flambé bananas and homemade Catalan custard ice cream, accompanied by live Spanish guitar and fire dancing. The menu will be prepared and served by four passionate local professionals in a private poolside setting in North Cowichan. Date: July 5, 5:30pm-9pm Cost $75 per person for more info please email thecloseddoor@shaw. ca or call 250-715-5057

Summer Hours 7 Days A Week 10 am to 6pm

Drizzle salmon with oil and then rub seasoning on top at least an hour before cooking. This can be done up to a day before cooking, the longer you can leave it the more the fish will take on the flavour of the rub.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SALMON GRILLING ON THE BBQ: - hot, well scraped grill - clean, metal spatula - oil the fish before placing on the grill - leave the fish in one postion per side, moving it around will provide opportunities for sticking and breaking - when ready to flip, slide your spatula under the fish in the direction of the grill bars, be patient!

- if you are grilling a full side have more than one spatula at hand to evenly flip the fish and remove it from the grill - salmon skin is tasty, edible and good for you, it keeps all the good fish fat in the meat and protects the fish from flare ups

1751 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay 250-748-0020 E-mail: info@cowichanbayseafood.com

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Cowichan’s own ‘Stone Soup’ tale unfolds under the trees at The Green Door, Duncan Farmers’ Market

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wo casually-dressed, and stylish, women walk ahead of me into the public garden of The Green Door property on Ingram Street during a Duncan Farmers’ Market day in midJune. One notices a new food stand set up deep within the garden, under the cooling shadow of maple, cherry, and mulberry trees, and turns to her companion, “Have you eaten at the Stone Soup Inn yet? … It’s on my list.” The other woman raises her eyebrows and simply says, “You should.”

And there we are, face to face with one of the Smoked Oyster Chowder and Sourdough Bread. freshest new Photo by Ayako Windsor features at The Farmers’ Market in Downtown Duncan – Chef Brock Windsor and The Stone Soup Inn food stand.

All changing soups on offer are smallbatch recipes featuring distinctive local ingredients – several from neighbouring farms represented here within the market. Chef Brock Windsor of the Stone Soup Inn (serving unpretentious gourmet meals to the Cowichan since 2010 out of his Cowichan Lake Road location) says that it’s the Duncan Farmers’ Market that inspires his menu.

“I’ve been shopping here since I opened the Inn four years ago,” he says. “I usually go around the market with a wagon and fill it two to three times!”

As to his culinary philosophy and the name of his restaurant and Bed & Breakfast – those are inspired by a world-famous folktale … in fact, an adage, as Windsor points out. “The

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250-749-3848 www.stonesoupinn.ca 6755 Cowichan Lake Rd (Highway 18 at Skutz Falls Rd)

meaning of the stone soup story is that, through sharing, we are all richer. By growing and preparing local foods together, the community becomes stronger.”

He has me convinced. And through his flavourful soups, Brock Windsor has conjured up something even more valuable than the menu, itself – the joy that comes from sharing the best of what we have with our neighbours.

On The Menu Today: • Alder Smoked West Coast Oyster Chowder • Confit Chicken Noodle • Traditional Miso Soup with tofu, sea lettuce and wild onion • From-scratch, freshly baked artisan sourdough ($7/loaf or a complimentary slice with your soup)

Soups & Breads available at Duncan Saturday Market

Erin Coulson

is a full-time communications professional. She came to Cowichan for family, and she stayed for the food!

Chef Brock Windsor shopping at the Farmer’s market - Photo by Bettina Harvey

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es Misérables is on stage at The Chemainus Theatre Festival, the first time the adored musical has been professionally produced on Vancouver Island. During its threemonth run, theatregoers can experience the full splendour of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony award-winning show with a special “up close” intensity. The intimate theatre, now transformed into the gritty streets of France, is an immersion in the gutwrenching tale adapted from Victor Hugo’s famous novel in which it seems no good deed goes unpunished.

Les Misérables takes place during the time of the Paris Uprising of 1832, when the downtrodden Jean Valjean (Kieran Martin Murphy) clings to what little hope remains in his life of bad

luck and poor choices.

After serving a jail sentence for having stolen a loaf of bread to feed a starving child, he finds himself at the mercy of The Bishop of Digne (Micheal Querin).

Though given the chance to become an “honest man”, Valjean is discovered eight years later, having broken his parole and now living under the assumed identity of Monsieur Madeleine, a wealthy factory owner and mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer. His criminal past comes back to once again tear apart his life as nemesis, police inspector Javert (Jay Davis), relentlessly tracks him down to seek justice.

From Broadway to London, and across 42 countries, Les Misérables is big news. It is the world’s longest-running musical, has been seen by

Dim Sum Cooking Class Bill Jones is the co-author of two books on Chinese cooking, He has worked in Hong Kong and Guangzhou China and has been a longtime fan of Chinese cooking and techniques. Bill was taught traditional dim sum techniques by a dear friends mother and grandmother. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the fascinating world of Dim Sum, dumplings and more with Bill Jones. Dim Sum translates to “little bites that warm

the heart” and is a wonderful slice of Chinese Culture. This class explores how to make dim sum from fresh local product, including making our own wrappers for dumplings.

Classes include all materials, recipes and a tasting of the products $100 / per­son (plus tax) Saturday, July 12th Noon – 4 pm Deerholme Farm,4830 Stelfox Rd, Duncan 250 748-7450 www.deerholme.com

Somalila Studio Summer Workshops • Explore Sue Hitzmann’s Melt Method™ • Restore, Rejuvenate and Strengthen with Yoga • Yin Yoga and Meditation • Gentle Chair Yoga and more... *All summer classes are priced at $12 each.

For class schedule and information, visit

www.somalila.com

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July 20,21,23,24 August 16-21,25-28

1584 Stamps Rd, Duncan 250-597-7875

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over 65 million people, and is now the biggest and most ambitious production in The Chemainus Theatre Festival’s history. Mark DuMez describes, “We are thrilled to bring the full brilliance of this lively and boisterous show to Vancouver Island,” says DuMez. “It’s been on the shortlist of years and we’re excited to produce ‘Les Miz’ in its epic

glory. In many ways we have been preparing for this moment for over a decade, and now we have assembled our largest team and to support the vision of this unique and deep theatrical experience.” Tickets for Les Misérables, playing to September 7, are available at chemainustheatre.ca or by calling the box office at 250 246-9820.

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Summer Love role. Where we focus our collective intention is what we manifest in common creation. So when you feel gratitude for our Valley this summer don’t forget the people that collectively make this an amazing place to work and play.

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he chicks are frisky and the berries are bursting, creators are abuzz with life.

This is a time when all is in motion and the rhythm in full swing uncovers a world of abundance, we witness this powerful dance of creation, overflowing with gratitude.

Summer love is about experiencing the pleasure and fulfilment of abundance.

Unending warmth fosters all creatures in the land. Roots and fruits appear from tiny seeds and fragrant blossoms fulfilling our every desire.

With all our earthy needs completely satisfied we are full and available to those around us. Remember the good path that brought you here and know that your intuitive choices bring us to this time of complete fulfilment.

We live in an amazing place, this Valley is overflowing with abundance, our community is vibrant and alive. We are inspired to live in harmony with ourselves. Of course without the balance of heaven and earth, and the active exchange of air, earth, fire, and water none of our seeds would shoot to the sky. It’s easy to feel gratitude for these sacred rhythms but remember it’s we who also play an active

When I feel gratitude this summer I think of all the people that help along the universe in showering our Valley with good fortune.

People like Farmer John and Ms Katy who year after year create huge sweet rich vegetables, like Susan and Nicolette at the Garage Bakery and Farm Store who provide a place for all of us to access the bounty of our fields.Like Richard and Sheila at the Valley Voice who offer us a positive inspiring medium for communication. I feel gratitude for those fresh faces who bring positive recognition to our beautiful land like father son team Tim and Chris Turyk who continue to raise the bar at Unsworth Vineyards. And of course I am oh so grateful to Dan and Andrea Hudson at Hudson’s on First who provide an amazing place for me to share the pleasures of our bountiful Valley with you and all our summer visitors.

Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Marquise

Recipe courtesy Dan Hudson of Hudson’s On First

Ingredients

3 egg yolks 85 g sugar 4oo ml whipping cream 1 pint strawberries, chopped

100 g dark chocolate 125 g unsalted butter 30 g cocoa powder

Method

First melt your chocolate and butter over a double boiler.

Once melted leave to cool slightly. Next, whisk your egg yolks and sugar until light and airy (they should double in volume) Third, semi whip your cream and cocoa. Add the chocolate to your egg mixture and fold together. Next add this to the cream and cocoa and fold together gently in a figure 8 motion. Pour your mixture into a mould lined with plastic wrap, tapping it slightly to remove air bubbles and settle. Next add your chopped strawberries and gently push into the mix so they are marbled throughout. Place your mould in the freezer untill set (at least12 hrs). Once frozen, remove from the mould, slice with a sharp warm knife and serve with more strawberries and some whipped cream.

So as you burst those yummy berries and the juice gushes down your chin remember it’s not just the universal sun that brings the berry to your mouth, but all the people around you that fill our home with juicy summer love.

Danny eats and drinks regularly, and can often be found at Hudson’s on First.

Above Hudson’s On First Dark Chocolate Marquise with Strawberries and Honeycomb

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Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Small Wooden Boat Festival July 5 & 6

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elebrate BC’s maritime heritage by attending the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s Small Wooden Boat Festival on July 5 & 6. The festival will feature small wooden power, pulling and sailing boats proudly displayed along the Maritime Centre pier and docks. Festival goers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourites. Additional activities planned include a pancake breakfast on the Saturday morning, knot tying, steam bending, and engine demonstrations, a children’s boat building booth, face painting, boat tours of the Cowichan estuary, live entertainment, and a salmon bbq on Saturday evening.

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The long standing and ever popular Fast & Furious Boat Building Challenge will continue for its 17th year. Presented by the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, the Fast & Furious is a competition of teams of 2 to 4 people who bring their own supplies and then proceed to build a boat, decorate it and race it off the waters of Kil-pah-las beach. Inevitably, some boats do not fare too well once in the water but that’s all part of the fun. The Fast & Furious is open to anyone in the community who is up for the challenge and will take place on the second day of the festival.

The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is a living museum. Not only does the centre have a wealth of historical exhibits that showcase the rich maritime history of our area, but it has an active boat building workshop, offers courses on traditional boat building techniques, has a fleet of rowing and sailing dinghies, and an active heritage marine ways. If you have not visited the centre before, or even if you were just there, the Small Wooden Boat Festival will provide plenty of enjoyment for the young and old.

Complete festival details, including a schedule of events, can be found at www.classicboats.org. For boat owners, registration is open to all wooden power, pulling and sailing vessels up to 22’ in length. You can register your boat by calling 250.746.4955.

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Blue Grouse Estate Winery Builds New Facility, Wins Awards

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lue Grouse Estate Winery is building a stunning new facility and an equally impressive list of awards.

Construction is now underway on a new modernized winery and tasting room, with architectural design inspired by the winery’s namesake bird. The roofline echoes the curve of a grouse’s head and neck, and finishing touches reflect the palette of the bird’s feathers. The architect was Joe Chauncey of Boxwood, and the general contractor is Kinetic Construction Ltd. “From our first conversations with the Brunner family, Kinetic knew we wanted to be a part of the expansion of Blue Grouse,” said Chris Chalecki, Kinetic’s Victoria Branch Manager. “The construction will greatly increase the production area, which will be ready in time for fall harvest. The new tasting room, with a capacity of 150 people, will be completed by the end of the year.”

Meanwhile, Blue Grouse products are continuing to win awards, most recently at the All Canadian Wine Championships, where its 2009 Pinot Noir took a gold medal for Pinot Noir under $25, and the 2012

Quill Red took a gold in the Red Hybrid Blends category. The wines were up against stiff competition, with a total of 1301 wines entered from 217 wineries across the country. Bailey Williamson, Blue Grouse’s winemaker, says he’s delighted with the wins. “The All Canadian Wine Championships is Canada’s oldest wine competition, and the largest judging event for Canadian wines – so we’re very proud of our showing at a national level.”

With the new winery and a growing list of awards, Blue Grouse is giving notice that they’re a winery to watch!

Blue Grouse is a family-owned business, and is one of the founding estate wineries of Vancouver Island, with its first vintage issued in 1989. Their tasting room in the Cowichan Valley is open daily during the summer from 11.00am to 5.00pm. Blue Grouse wines are also available at select liquor stores.

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ne of the most frequent questions asked when I am in the Tasting Room (which is admittedly not all that often as I’m usually in vineyard) is “Where else would you recommend”?

Having toured most of my colleagues facilities I love to give our visitors some “inside tips” into touring in the Cowichan Valley. Here are some of my favourite recommendations for your summer tour!

1. If you’re planning your tour give yourself lots of time - A typical tasting can take 30 - 45 minutes and you might want to sit and enjoy the view, see the shop, buy a glass of wine and relax for a bit... plus travel time... so as much fun as it might look on paper touring 8 wineries in 4 hrs... you will

probably find yourself running late if you do.

2. If you like sparkling wines (and there are more and more available) check ahead to see if the winery tastes them (a lot don’t) or if they are available by the glass or for an extra charge for the tasting.

One of my favourite recommendations for lunch is Zanatta’s Vinoteca as you can order a trio of sparklers with your lunch (they’re not usually part of the offerings in the tasting room).

3. Speaking of lunch... there are several wineries with amazing kitchens offering lunch time fare - including Unsworth, Cherry Point, Merridale, Glenterra and Zanatta. Definitely plan time in your itinerary to grab a bite to eat.

4. Interested in more than just wine?

Venturi-Schulze has an amazing ancient method balsamic vinegar that is to die for... in addition to a full slate of unique wines filled with character.

visiting tasting rooms is finding which ones appeal to your palate.

5. Like to try something unusual? Damali Lavender Farm and Winery has some unique wines infused with a hint of lavender - and they also make a rhubarb wine, Rhubé Lavande that is one of my personal favourites.

8. My wine tour definitely includes a focus on wineries which produce their wines from 100% local grapes. Blue Grouse, Averill Creek and Alderlea are always included on my list as I love their wines, and appreciate their focus on 100% local grapes.

6. Want something stronger? Merridale, in addition to their ciders now has some hand crafted distilled products for sale - including a couple of delicious brandies.

7. Where to find the “best” wines on the Island. Well in all truth it doesn’t matter what the experts say, what matters is what you like!

Although I can recommend wines that I like, that doesn’t mean you will! The best part of

9. Start early, but check when wineries open. Early in the day tasting rooms tend to be less busy, later on you might find yourself waiting a bit to get to the tasting bar.

Most of all, have fun!

Sharpen your cooking skills. Take a local class or workshop.

Mark Holford Owner/ Winemaker at Rocky Creek Winery for the past 9 years

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“It’s fresher from here”

White Wine and Herb Marinade Chicken

t is summer in the Cowichan Region and the land is lushly fragrant with the scents of budding fruit. Hundreds of gardens host trees that already bear miniature representatives of promise: cherries, pears, apples, plums, grapes and figs grow daily in size and sweetness while dozens of berry varietals and rhubarb patches sigh contentedly in the midday sun. In a few short weeks, gardens everywhere throughout the Valley will start buzzing with activity as fruits are harvested over the summer period.

White and herb marinated chicken is great with a quinoa salad It is almost too much. Indeed, and a glass of Ortega Wine from Cherry Point Vineyards it may be surprising for many

Recipe Courtesy Chef Brad Boisvert, Amusé Bistro at Cherry Point Vineyards

Ingredients

Island Farmhouse Poultry Chicken Breasts Ortega wine Olive Oil Onion Garlic Rosemary Sage Thyme Lovage Salt Pepper

Amount 4 125 ml 3 tablespoons 1/4 cup diced 2 cloves 2 sprigs 2 sprigs 2 sprigs 2 leaves 2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon

Method

1. Combine wine, olive oil, diced onion, salt and pepper.

2. In a sauce pot bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat. Add herbs. Cool marinade.

Pour over chicken.

people to know that the work of harvesting fruit is often overwhelming for some homeowners, whose schedules or other limitations prevent them from enjoying their harvests.

Some trees are abandoned, dropping fruit that is enjoyed by the birds and other wildlife while members of our human community go hungry.

According to a Food Banks Canada’s 2012 report entitled “HungerCount,” 96,150 British Columbia residents required emergency food assistance, of which almost 30% were children.

Not only is this number up 23% from statistics collected in 2008, but it also reflects the lowering incomes of many residents, some of whom could be your neighbours.

For the last nine years, the team at Cowichan Green Community have focused upon food security for every member of our community. Under our FruitSave Program, we recruit volunteers and work in small teams to pick any leftover or unwanted fruit that

Save The Fruit homeowners donate to our project.

A third of the harvest is offered to the homeowner, a third is shared between our volunteers, and the rest is distributed amongst area food banks and emergency food shelters.

CGC may sometimes retain a portion of the harvest as an investment toward its own programs and events.

For instance, the current partnership with Merridale Ciderworks generates organization revenue that is created through the sale of limited-edition ciders.

Saving the fruit is more than just a redistribution of food. It is a win-win situation in which we all benefit as a community and work together to ensure that no one goes hungry. For more information on how you can contribute to the FruitSave Program, call Cowichan Green Community at (250) 748-8506 or email fruitsave@ cowichangreencommunity.org .

Make your mark in our community – save the fruit!

4. Marinate meat for 3 to 5 hours in the refrigerator.

5. Pre heat barbecue grill. Grill on each side for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

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Pig Roast at Rocky Creek Winery It’s back again! We started this as the first on the island and continue the tradition. This year the roast is on a Saturday and hopefully fantastic weather.

Farm’s Gate Foods and Catering is booked for tasty sides and dessert to pai. This is a family friendly event at the winery and we do have plans for people to bring their children as well.

A jazz trio and some fun outdoor games are in the works. Dining al fresco in our vineyards, while enjoying the atmosphere of great music and the aromas of fresh pork roasting. Recipe for a great evening! Watch our video on line.

If you have any suggestions or wish to volunteer, please send an email to Linda@rockycreekwinery.ca July 12, $40/Adults, $30/Children 1854 Myhrest Rd, Cowichan Bay. Tickets available online at www.rockycreekwinery.ca.

Join us for our third annual Alice in Wonderland inspired tea party... the party that only keeps getting wackier.

You will plunge down the rabbit hole of fabulous sweet delights, be entertained by live music and frolic amongst other odd characters like yourself... oh yes... and drink tea... lots of tea!

Wear your most intriguing hat+ensemble and be prepared to have the most fun you have had in a long time.

Tickets are $25/person which includes more insanity than you can imagine as well as tax+gratuity. July 13, 3pm. Call to reserve 250 748 3811 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan

Long Table Dinner Amuse Bistro invites you to a special Long Table Dinner event showcasing the wines of Cherry Point Vineyards and featuring the best summer ingredients.

A long table dinner is a traditional European dinner. One long table of guests sitting altogether to enjoy local food and wine. Weather permitting the long table will be set out doors on the edge of the vineyard to enjoy eating en plein air. Adults only please. July 20, 840 Cherry Point Rd, 250-743-3667 www.Amuseonthevineyard.com

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Find it at the Duncan Market 9am-2pm Saturdays or online at www.botanicbliss.com or call 250-710-1276 to order

A Taste of Mexico Cooking Class Please join us for an evening of cooking demon-strations, wine tasting, sumptuous food and fun with guest Chef Gary Faessler, a local food & wine writer, photographer. He is currently working on his latest book “WineFeast Eat, Drink and Discover BC Wines”. The Menu: Handmade Corn Tortilla, Sizzling Spot Prawn Tacos, Salsa Verde & Salsa Roja, Arroz (rice) Rojo & MexicanBlack Beans, Avocado & Tequila Sorbetto, Recipes included Served with BC Wines July 23, 7pm-9pm. Cost $50. For info Jenny Jarvis at Worldly Gourmet 524 1st. Ave. Ladysmith 250 245-7307

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Pea Collage What peas prefer are pleasantries: the please-and-thank-yous of the horti-culture whirlplease, peas.

What peas like these like are warm starts indoors and gentle prods to sprout: peas prefer to be planted first, P’s before Q’s, no doubt(peas’ pleas).

They are appealing, peas, especially the flowers and those delicate, clingy, vines that twist and twine.

They wrap around the sticks and strings and bamboo poles you put up for support (unless they are the self-stake sort).

And how they pull themselves higher and higher waving tender, curling green tendrils!

They’re great to eat in salads – crunchy and you haven’t even got yet to the pods and what’s inside ‘em.

Peas, please! –Eaten with a snap.

Judith Belton is a Mill Bay gardener and good food-lover.

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alk through the doors of Shawnigan House Coffee & Chocolate and be greeted with the full-bodied aroma of a freshly made Americano blended with fragrant, housemade chai tea lattes.

Fresh, local &/organically sourced ingredients.

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Or perhaps you’ll be embraced with the richness of melting chocolate being gently stirred, or seasonal simmering blackberries, patiently awaiting their butter cream baths and chocolate en-robing.

Shawnigan House Coffee & Chocolate is located in the heart of the Shawnigan Village, serves locally roasted, fairtrade coffee, Cowichan Valley teas and heavenly treats hand made in house using the finest chocolate. The chocolate range includes sweet orange, chai and lavender truffles, chocolate nut clusters and dipped fruits. “ I use Bernard Calleabaut Dark Chocolate, a subtle smooth dark.” says passionate chocolate maker Martine.”For my Caramel Pecan Muster I use Vancouver Island Salt Company, for the Lavender Truffle we use local lavender oil, my Espresso Stars hide a whole espresso bean inside and the Chai Tea Truffle uses the amazing Chai tea from Teafarm. The chocolate are priced per piece, but also available by the box. The best seller seems to be the Pecan Caramel Muster hmmm... or is it the Chocolate Dipped Oreo or maybe it is the Cashew Cluster.” Take home coffees, tea blends, local honey, chocolates and sensuous chocolate and coffee body creams are available in our gift section.

“Our patrons are a diverse and endeavourous crowd. Here you will find lots of self created, successful people conversing socially or working on their own tasks. Visitors arrive by bike, boat, motorbike, classic cars, dirty 4x4’s, float planes... goodness they arrive from all over the world!”smiles Martine To beat the summer heat you’ll find cold lemonades, organic sodas, famous

Stop in after visiting the Kinsol Trestle for a cold drink or tasty meal!

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Phillips Rootbeer and Gingerales. Our daily iced teas are freshly made from Teafarm teas. They also serve the usual iced lattes, mochas, coffee or espresso over ice. For a delicious treat try ice cream with espresso poured over. If you’re feeling fruity, fresh smoothies are also available, even dairy free!

2750 Shawnigan Lake Road TAKE OUT - (250) 743-1669 www.shawnigansushi.blogspot.ca

For kids we offer-lemonade, sodas, local Shawnigan made Snomoose ice cream, kids temperature hot chocolate with all the fixins. We can make these cool too, that’s how my son likes it...his summer order is “A cold chocolate milk please.”

For sensitive diets, beverages can be made with almond and soy milk.

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Sacred Mountain Lavender

day to tantalize all of your senses and delight in the aroma of lavender a la Francaise.

Sunday, July 13th, 10-5pm Sacred Mountain Lavender 401 Musgrave Rd SSI, 250 653 2334 www.sacredmountainlavender.com Entry $5, Children 12 and under FREE.

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he 12th Annual Salt Spring Lavender Festival features a touch of France. The fabuluous Can Can, and Gypsy Jazz, are festive entertainment. The cuisine of Mediterranean France will delight for lunches in the ‘Bistro’, with other baked treats, gelato and fruitsicles featuring lavender.

Carolyn Herriot will share her gardening wisdom. Watch demonstrations of lavender distillation and propagation. The tickle trunk and craft table will be fun for the young at heart and vendors from Salt Spring and beyond will offer their fine artisan crafts. Try a massage in the lavender field or experience a spiritual reading and more. A

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he Cowichan Valley Lavender Farm & Labyrinth will host its 4th annual Lavender & Arts Festival on July 19th 2014 from 10am to 5pm, to benefit the BC SPCA Cowichan & District.

The festival will offer a family-friendly “U-Pick” atmosphere dedicated to all things lavender. Visitors can harvest their own lavender, or buy fresh or dried bundles, sachets and other lavender products. Tasty ‘lavender cookies’ and ‘lavender lemonade’ will be served. The ‘arts’ will be represented by an eclectic group of local painters, photographer, quilters, weaver and more. The farm entrance is the second driveway after Inverarity Road, off Wicks Road, Duncan Saturday, July 19th, 10-5pm Cowichan Valley Lavender Farm & Labyrinth www.cowichanvalleylavender.com Entry $5, Children under 15 FREE.

Ongoing Knitting and Weaving Workshops. Drop In and See!

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Damali Lavender Fields

Damali Lavender Festival

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n Saturday, July 26th from 10 am to 5:00 pm, Damali will celebrate the magnificent blooming of over 12,000 lavender plants at our 7th Annual Lavenderfest. Guests are welcome to stroll through the lavender beds and pick their own fresh bundle ($5 small, $7 large) or enjoy some quiet, contemplative time down at the Labyrinth. There will be Guided Farm Tours, Essential Oil Distilling demonstrations, Games and Crafts, artisans, plated lunches, baked goods, and the all time favourites, lavender lemonade and lavender shortbread. Sit and enjoy Live Music while making a lavender craft (included in the admission price) and sipping a glass of lavender wine in the Wine Garden overlooking the beautiful gardens and activities. This year, Damali is fundraising for Cowichan Valley Hospice Society (www.cowichanvalleyhospice.org) and $2.50 from each adult gate admission and $2.00 from each 10 ml Lavender Essential Oil sold goes to support our local Hospice.

Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 for Landon Sveinson Seniors and $2 for children 12 and under. Damali Lavender Farm and Winery 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill www.damali.ca

GRILLED SALMON WITH LAVENDER AND BASIL Courtesy Damali Lavender Farm and Winery

Ingredients 4 fresh salmon steaks or fillets Baste: 1 tsp. culinary lavender 5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 Tbsp. light soy sauce 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Method:

Combine all baste ingredients. Place salmon on hot, lightly oiled BBQ or grill.Baste frequently until done. Enjoy!

12th Annual Salt Spring Island Lavender Festival Sacred Mountain Lavender – Sunday 13th July 10am-5pm Celebrate lavender in the French style, and tantalize your senses.

FEATURING Entertainment Golden Spike Can Can dancers, Cold Cut Combo, Synergy and special guest ’King Louis XIV’ on his trusty steed. Presentation Gardening Guru Carolyn Herriot. Demonstrations of propagation and distillation. Childrens Activities Crafts & Purple Tickle Trunk. Lunch served by Max del Vecchio of Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca offering Mediterranean French cuisine and The Lavender Café serving lavender coffee, lemonade, lavender gelato, sorbeto, fruitsicles and baked goods.

Vendors from Salt Spring and beyond. Massage & Spiritual Readings with Jeannie Vasilakos and Jane Barter in the lavender fields, the ever present, Symphony of Bees and more! Come and indulge all your senses a la Francaise. Entry $5 - 12 and under FREE

Regular Farm Tours Wed – Sun 10am-5pm & visit our farm shop until 30th September 2014

401 Musgrave Road SSI (the paved part) Contact us at 250 653 2334 or at www.sacredmountainlavender.com

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ummer must be here. There has been a panda siting and here is proof. Little Ronan Cristea of Duncan was foraging in grandpa Coulson’s bamboo patch and made the discovery.

But get a look at those new shoots! Averaging a foot of growth a day (sometimes two or more) this Phyllostachys Bambusoides, often called Japanese Timber bamboo, rockets out of the ground at alarming rates.

This growth is unequalled by any other terrestrial plant.

And what an artistic expression with the ‘Samurai’ style flame pattern that the bamboo culm sheaths make in their early development.

It is no wonder that the Asian cultures hold this plant in such high regard not just for it’s usefulness, but for it’s constant beauty and variety.

Today, Father’s day, we wandered through the 35 varieties in the ‘bamboosery’ to remark and record the variety of colours and culm sheath patterns shown by each and every species.

Ronan’s mascot panda, better known as Lin Lin, was equally impressed. From champagne Image David Coulson

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colours to deep lavender blues and spotted black sheaths and tips, there was a constant array.

This years stable of shoots is now exceeding three inches or 8cm in diameter and expected to reach upwards to 40 feet or 12 meters in height in just a few weeks.

It will be four years minimum for the stalks or culms to harden off and be ready for cutting into crafts or structural components.

They will fade from their brilliant deep green to take on a golden tinge indicating they are ripe for harvest.

In the case of Phyllostachus Nigra or Black Bamboo, the bamboo starts a deep grey green and only becomes black when it has hardened off after a few years, This again indicates it is time for harvest.

Harvesting bamboo is like thinning a forest. It provides air and light to penetrate the remaining culms and breed a healthier plant. One really needs to stand in a plant a kilometer across to experience how well kept a forest of bamboo can be.

In 100 foot or greater stands in Japan, one suddenly finds themselves in a Hollywood movie shrunk by your parents, you will then realize the inspiration for such films.

And a good lesson in plant care and maintenance.

Heavy snows however in recent years have caused havoc with some of the crop as the massive stands have little room to fold down from the weight and are sometimes shattered over neighbouring buildings and fences.

Sometimes just entangling the culms is a three day process exhausting all life from human limbs.

I now find myself

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tossing the odd harvested stem over the fence for neighbours to use for varieties of use.

As long as we can keep them growing on our side of the fence, we’ll likely stay good

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David Coulson is a local certified Built Green design builder. He has a staff of 25 that have built throughout the Island for over 20 years.

Ask Allen Allen McCulloch is a BCIT graduate, professsional renovating contractor with over 40 years experience. Ask Allen for professional tips and tricks for repairs around the home and office.

Alan from Mill Bay had a roofing company come to inspect his roof. They told him that his roof needs replacing as it was 18 years old and they won’t guarantee any leaks without a whole new one.The cost $12,500. At 89 years old Alan said he wanted a few more years from the one he has if it was possible.

Of course it’s possible! I went up and found the roof structure sound. I double checked for problems inside his attic and all looked good except on the roof some of the capping had deteriorated badly and some of the shingles had lost most of the roof granulate which protects the roof from leaks. We were able to fix at a fraction of the cost of a new roof by brushing off some moss and spraying the roof with a bleach moss inhibiter solution. Then we capped over the old cap where it was needed and roof gummed any exposed nails. Where the shingles were bad we cut out the area, reknitted in closely matched shingles and gummed over areas that could pose a problem. The gum is critical and needs to have a fibre tar mix in the container as this binds together and bonds to the roof better than just straight tar. Now Alan’s roof is probably good for another 3 to 5 years, but will check on the condition yearly as preventive maintanence. The cost? $1575, a much better price. Let the new owners put on the new roof.

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Have you got a question for Allen? Contact him at allen_2004@consultant.com or 250 -216 5976

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SUMMER COLOURS www.dinternursery.ca

For summer colour add Heathers, Hardy Hibiscus (above), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) or Montbretia to your garden. We have a wide variety of summer flowering plants Equally impressive are hydrangeas with blooms through July and into August.

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It is UV resistant and light enough to lay directly on the plants. The netting is 2 m (6’6”) wide and is sold by the foot at Dinter Nursery.

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pring has been great for gardening with a nice balance of sun, rain and warm temperatures. Plants have been quick to establish and put on strong growth. as we get into summer, you will have to turn your attention to watering to keep up the growth. A few rainy days in summer are not enough to replenish the soil’s moisture. We recommend you give your plants a deep watering to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Light watering results in shallow roots and a plant that is easily stressed.

Hanging baskets can dry out very quickly in hot weather.

Lift the baskets slightly to check its weight. This will indicate how much water it has.

If it feels light - water it! Landscape planting can be done during the summer months, if a few steps are taken to reduce stress on the plants. A few tips are: plant on cool days or in the evenngs, fill the hole with water before planting to create a reserve of moisutre and water deeply once or twice a week.

Summer Flowering Plants -The parade of flowering plants that began in spring moves on to new varieties of plants in summer. Chinese Dogwoods, are appearing early this year. We have some beautiful white and pink varieties. They will be followed by Golden Catalpa trees in July with large clusters of white blooms on the ends of branches with yellow foliage.

Equally impressive are hydrangeas with blooms through July and into August. Many attractive new hybrids with large colourful blooms have become available in the last few years. Other plants for summer colour are: Heathers, Hardy Hibiscus, Blackeyed Susan (Rudbeckia)and Montbretia to name a few.

Vegetables-The food garden should be fully planted by now. Harvest spinach, peas and radishes to make space for new crops. If tomatoes are being planted, get the largest sizes available. Info courtesy Dinter Nursery

Seasonal Summer Advice

Creating Healing Herbal &Floral Mandalas Create your own personalized healing mandala from flowers and herbs, led by an herbalist in the serene setting of the Hawthorn Retreat Centre.

Creating these beautiful mandalas is a source of both healing and renewal Bring a light picnic lunch, treats and drinks provided.

Cost by donation to Cowichan Valley Hospice July 19 10 am -3pm thehawthorn@shaw.ca

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ith the hot dry days of summer upon us, we are drawn to the water. Water is the single most important element for our bodies and the same applies for trees. While we humans can simply turn on the tap or go for a swim, trees do not have this luxury; they have to make do with the water that nature or their human stewards provide. Established trees that are 3 years and older have had time to grow extensive root systems and can endure longer periods of drought whereas newly planted 1 and 2 year old trees will most definitely need supplemental water to flourish. Water for developing trees should be applied in deep soakings once or twice a week as opposed to daily drinks. If the soil is saturated constantly, poor plant health and weak root structure will likely develop. A simple way to think of it is that a young tree planted in average soil needs about five gallons (a big bucket) of water per week. Water is best applied in a slow application just outside the edge of the planted root ball via drip irrigation

or a gently running hose. The goal is to soak the soil deeply and encourage the tree roots to “seek� the water. Once a tree is more established, water should be applied further out at the drip-line (under branch tips).

Water is a precious resource and it is important to only provide what is needed so please don’t flood your yard like a rice paddy.

An irrigation system may be as simple as a watering can, hose or 5 gallon bucket with a small hole. More elaborate and precision watering systems can be set up using automated timers and drip emitters. Lastly, it is essential to mulch the soil around your trees with a 2-3 inch layer of wood chip mulch or other suitable material.

Mulching keeps the soil cooler and helps it retain water during the long roasting days. Happy growing and may your plums be plump.

Todd Gesshe is a consulting arborist, horticulturist and landscape designer at Cascara Designs

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Lego Robotic Camp For Girls & Boys Lego has captured the minds of children and adults since introduced in 1958.

The colourful blocks have created hours of puzzling and creativity for countless generations. But building stand alone buildings and devices was not enough.

In 1986 Lego added its first computer controlled block. Late in the 1990’s the very popular Lego Mindstorms kit was introduced. Finally, in 2013 we have the updated EV3 Lego Mindstorms kit that can be programmed and controlled from mobile devices. Known robots made with the EV3 platform - The Braigo is a robotic Braille printer designed

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by Shubham Banerjee, a 12-year-old boy from Santa Clara, California. The CubeStormer III is a Rubik’s cube solving robot, that holds the current Guinness World Records record for the fastest Rubik’s Cube solving robot - 3.256 seconds. The CubeStormer III broke the record this spring! What will your kids come up with a little practice?

Boys, girls, and adults have hours of fun with these delightfully versatile kits. July 15-18, 8:30 -3:30pm Westview Learning Centre134B 4th Street, Duncan $159 + GST 250 701-3359 Ages 10-15 Girls and Boys welcome!

Theatre Fun for Children and Families Chemainus Theatre Festival kicks off the summer with another spectacular KidzPlay presentation; Munsch-ercise!

Classic tales such as The Paper Bag Princess, David’s Father, Pigs and more from acclaimed Canadian author Robert Munsch, are brought to the stage in this wonderful fusion of classic Munsch stories with a focus on kids health, happiness and wellness. Play along,

sing along and enjoy the wacky world on stage, where we’ll celebrate the 1980s pop and celebrate good times! Island Farm’s Daisy and Farmer Vicky will kick off the celebrations with free treats, preshow games and activities on Saturday, July 19 at 9:30am.

Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the wacky 80s world of Munsch-ercise this summer from July 19 to August 16.

Tickets are only $12 (including taxes) for all ages. Or buy a family pack, buy 3 and get one free! Show dates and times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 am and Fridays at 2pm.

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Summer Camps in Cowichan Bay!

his summer, join us for marine biology science camps introducing participants to the plants and animals of the estuarine habitat!

We are putting on our third season of camps, in the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, located in picturesque Hecate Park. Explorations will focus on eelgrass ecosystems, intertidal mudflats, and surrounding shore and sky of Cowichan Bay. Having knowledge of our local watershed and estuarine ecosystem is vital to everyone, especially to those living on our unique coast! Knowing about these diverse and sensitive environments allows children to acknowledge the importance of preserving and protecting them for our future. Having the ability to learn in the ‘classroom’ setting of the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, along with access to the living habitat on our doorstep encourages understanding through tactile and engaging experiences!

Activities include beach seines, mud digs, bird surveys, and fun hands-on activities, swimming, games, and crafts. If you are looking for interactive, outside learning in a fun and exciting environment this is for you! Camps are $135/child for half day or $175/child for full day. To register, visit our website at www. cowichanestuary.ca or call us at 250-746-0227.

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Big Hearts for the Arts!

By Dee Kinnee, Chemainus Business Improvement Association Bopoma Marimba

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enerosity is second nature to members of the Business Improvement Association.

Because of their kindness, Chemainus is looking forward to a summer of Festivals, Concerts and ArtBeat Street Parties!

CANADA DAY

CONCERTS, FESTIVALS AND DANCING IN THE STREET Did you know that one small voluntary organization is responsible for most of the music events in Chemainus? This year the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS) is putting on 9 concerts, 5 festivals and 4 ArtBeat Street Parties.

CVCAS is the first to admit that they couldn’t do this without the support of the business community.

Thanks to our major sponsor, Coastal Community Credit Union, the Chemainus Canada Day Festival is free!

Bring your family to enjoy music by Oh Ogopogo and Bopoma Marimba, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castle, Birthday Cake and more. Jul 1, 11am to 3pm, Waterwheel Park. info@ visitchemainus.ca

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“We send a hearty thank you to the businesses that sponsor us,” says Bob Johns, President of the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. “We know it’s hard during these tough economic times.”

SB Johns,” Our other big supporter is comprised of three new businesses under one roof: Chemainus Village Computer Centre, Visual Edge Graphic Design and Nutech IT Solutions.

“It would be impossible for us to do what we so without this asisistance says Johns.

Hats off to the downtown businesses that support CVCAS: 49th Parallel Grocery, Anthem Properties, Book Nook Cafe, Chemainus Bakery, Chemainus Foods, Chemainus Town Laundry, Debbie Simmonds –Sutton Realty, McBrides Auto Service, Odika Cafe, Pharmasave, Pho Triple

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Hank Angel

Le Petite Auction House

Auction Sunday July 13 & 27

Viewing from 11am to 1pm same day To consign call 250-701-2902

9686 Chemainus Road 250-324-4119 7 Restaurant, Sandpiper Garden & Glass, Silvemine On Chemainus, Twisted Sisters Tea Room.

Mark your calendar for these July events!

Rockabilly Weekend July 11 & 12 cvcas.com • ArtBeat Street Party, July 11, 5 - 8pm. Dancing in the street to the Moonriders, art displays, shopping & dining • Chemainus Rockabilly Festival, July 12.

Featuring Hank Angel and a vintage car display!

Alt Music Fest July 19 cvcas.com • Victoria band, Tower of Dudes presents gypsy-punk to folk-roots. Featuring popular acoustic roots group, Headwater.

Bluegrass Weekend July 25 -27 cvcas.com • ArtBeat Street Party, July 25, 5 - 8pm. Five on a String • Chemainus Bluegrass Festival, July 26 & 27 Featuring: Steep Ravine, 5 On a String, Tishomingo String Band, Bluegrass Fever, The Moon Riders and more.

Music in the Park - July Performers cvcas.com Tues Evenings, 7pm Waterwheel Park • Povidencia, July 1 - reggae/ska music • Howie James & the Howlettes, July 8 – Western Swing • Bluegrass Fever, July 15 - Bluegrass • Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific - July 22 • Hampshire Youth Choir, July 29 - from England Chemainus Theatre - July

• Les Misérables Epic Musical. ‘till Sep 7 • Theatre Camp for Youth. July 14­-18 • Munsch- ercise - Robert Munsch stories. July 19-Aug 16 Showtimes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday at 11 am and Fridays at 2 pm. Ages 4+ Family of 4 Special!

• Gallery Exhibit - Jutta Kaiser. ‘till July 31 www.chemainustheatre.ca Downtown businesses that sponsor Chemainus Theatre: 49th Parallel, Bonnie Siddals RE/MAX, Coastal Community, Chemainus Family Eyecare, Doc the Barber, Island Savings, Willow St Cafe & Western Forest Products.

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Spirit of The West

Church Mice Productions Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd Tix $20 Adv 250-743-4301

SAT, JULY 12 • 7:30 PM World-class Jazz “Beebopper”PJ Perry on Sax w/ Ian McDougall (trombone), Neil Swainson (bass) and jazz guitar legend Oliver Gannon SAT, JULY 19• 7:30PM Local Juno award winner Phil Dwyer w/ Ken Lister (bass) and Alan Jones (drums)

Crofton Sunday Jazz Series Crofton Pub & Hotel 1534 Joan Ave 250-324-2245

SUNDAY, JULY 13 2-5PM $10 TRIO featuring PJ Perry (Sax) Neil Swainson (bass) and Hans Verhoeven (drums)

Cowichan Folk Guild Celebrates 30 Years of Music at Islands Folk Festival

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ome to the 30th Anniversary Islands Folk Festival and have some fun.

July 18th to 20th at Providence Farm, in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.

New this year: Camping Gate opens at 1 PM and Festival Gate opens at 3 PM on Friday so we do not disturb the ongoing therapeutic programs running throughout the day at Providence Farm. The Islands Folk Festival sincerely appreciates your cooperation with this new change.

Watch World Cup Soccer at The Hub The Hub at Cowichan Station (Koksilah Rd just West of the highway) will be showing the FIFA World Cup semifinals on July 7, and of course the finals on July 13. Big screen, big sound, big fun. By donation. During the games, the Hub Cafe will be open serving their usual locally-sourced yummies and drinks, served by yummy locally-sourced volunteers. If you can’t make it for the game, come on by any Thursday or Friday, 10-3pm, and also check out the new outdoor patio just in time for summer. Football and food, and the best darn neighbours in the universe.

Check for world cup and Hub Cafe details at: http://cowichanstation.org/

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If you love music and camping and community, the Islands Folk Festival is the place to be July 18th to 20th.

The Islands Folk Festival has established a reputation for excellence over the past thirty years. Excellent Family Camping, Amazing Music, Yummy Food Vendors, Beautiful Location.

Spend the weekend wandering around the beautiful Providence Farm visiting the music stages, the craft booths, and the food booths, the variety is outstanding.

The Islands Folk Festival presents a lineup of amazing musicians from near and far for your listening and dancing pleasure. Friday evening is kind of

bluesy with David Gogo (acoustic & electric), Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, and Gary Comeau & Cannery Row featured. Canada’s favourite folk rockers, Spirit of the West play Saturday evening, along with the Daniel Lapp Project, and Alpha Yaya Diallo. During the weekend catch a rare solo performance from Murray McLauchlan plus a whole lot more.

The Cowichan Folk Guild has produced the Islands Folk Festival to celebrate music and community for many years now. This is our 30th Anniversary Festival of bringing together families for the weekend celebration.

Advance tickets to the Islands Folk Festival are available on line and at all Thrifty Foods locations right now.

For more information about tickets and camping please go to http://www.islandsfolkfestival.ca/

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Saturday July 19

ISLANDS STAGE DAY 11 AM - THE KERPLUNKS NOON - 30th ANNIVERSARY FOLKS featuring musicians from 1985 Mike Ballantyne & Deb Maike & Jenny Allen & Al Eskelson & Paul Ruszel

Friday July 18

ISLANDS STAGE EVE

1 PM - UNCLE WIGGLY’S HOT SHOES BLUES BAND 2 PM - MURRAY MCLAUCHLAN 3 PM - RIDLEY BENT BAND

6 PM - OPENING CEREMONIES

4 PM - CHRIS CHANDLER & PAUL BENOIT

6:30 - SONGWRITING CONTEST FINALS

5 PM - INCENDIO

8 PM - Acoustic DAVID GOGO 9 PM - Electric DAVID GOGO BAND

HERITAGE STAGE

10 PM - UNCLE WIGGLY’S HOT SHOES BAND

11 AM to 12:30 PM - WORDS & MUSIC

11 PM - GARY COMEAU & CANNERY ROW

WORKSHOP with with Murray McLauchlan, Ridley Bent and Chris Chandler 1:30 PM to 3 PM - INSTRUMENTALS WORKSHOP

Saturday July 19

ST ANNE’S SPIRIT STAGE 11:30 - TANNIS SLIMMON 12:30 - DAVID ESSIG 1:30 - PAUL RUSZEL TRIO 2:30 - TIM WILLIAMS 3:30 - ANDREWS & LAWRENCE 4:30 - GARY COMEAU & CANNERY ROW

THE CHAPEL STAGE 11 AM - MARK STUART NOON - DAVE HARRIS 1 PM - JAKE GALBRAITH 2 PM - AL ESKELSON 3 PM - JENNY ALLEN 4 PM - THE HOKUM STEAMERS

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- GUITARS & FIDDLES with JP Durand & Liza Carbe from Incendio + Mark Stuart + Daniel Lapp + Gary Comeau

TZOUHALEM STAGE CBC YOUTH 11:30 - TEAGAN JOHNSTON 12:30 - SHANE HOOPER 1:30 - SARAH ELIZABETH 2:30 - FALLBRIGADE 3:30 - LOLA PARKS Special thanks goes to CVRD- Cowichan Theatre and CVAC - the Cowichan Valley Arts Council for the printing sponsorship of this schedule. www.cowichantheatre.ca www.cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca

Saturday July 19

Sunday July 20

ISLANDS STAGE EVE

ISLANDS STAGE DAY

6 PM - DINNER & SOUNDBREAK & SILENCE

11 AM - THE KERPLUNKS

7 PM - DANIEL LAPP PROJECT

NOON - BLUES FOLKS with David Essig & Dave

8 PM - SPIRIT OF THE WEST

Harris & Tim Williams

9 PM - SPIRIT OF THE WEST

1 PM - INCENDIO

10 PM - ALPHA YAYA DIALLO

2 PM - CHRIS CHANDLER & PAUL BENOIT

11 PM - ALPHA YAYA DIALLO

3 PM - LOCARNO 4 PM - LOCARNO

Sunday July 20

ST ANNE’S SPIRIT STAGE 11:30 - JAKE GALBRAITH 12:30 - RIDLEY BENT BAND 1:30 - MURRAY MCLAUCHLAN 2:30 - DANIEL LAPP PROJECT 3:30 - DAVE HARRIS

THE CHAPEL STAGE 11 AM - TANNIS SLIMMON NOON - ANDREWS & LAWRENCE 1 PM - Acoustic GARY COMEAU & CANNERY ROW 2 PM - DEB MAIKE 3 PM - DAVID ESSIG

5 PM - CLOSING CEREMONIES

HERITAGE STAGE 11AM to 12:30 PM - 30 th ANNIVERSARY STORIES & SONGS with Deb Maike + Mike Ballantyne+ Al Eskelson + Jenny Allen + Paul Ruszel 1:30 PM to 3 PM - SINGING HARMONIES with host Bryon Thompson + Tannis Slimmon + Jake Galbraith

TZOUHALEM STAGE 11:30 - guitar duo INCENDIO 12:30 - MARK STUART 1:30 - ANDREWS & LAWRENCE 2:30 - TIM WILLIAMS 3:30 - THE HOKUM STEAMERS

HAPPY

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Sax Player Pj Perry

Dancing for Health and Happiness

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hauna Devlin has the Cowichan Valley moving to a new rhythm—the 5 Rhythms, to be precise.

The 5 Rhythms is a practice developed by Gabrielle Roth, otherwise known as the Urban Shaman, during her lifetime of studying and teaching dance. Roth discovered that when her students moved they created waves of energy.

It was her study of these patterns and rhythms which led her to develop The 5 Rhythms which she described as a language she trusted to explore the human experience and capacity for self-healing.

The 5 Rhythms practice is a workout, the movement is the medicine and your body becomes your spiritual path.

The dance inspires personal transformation by connecting body, soul, and mind; the process enhances your creative potential and kindles your capacity for self-healing.

By practicing the 5 rhythms you create a momentum of energy and as you move through this wave of energy you access the power of healing and creativity that exists within you.

In the dancing, you become completely centered in the moment, in the music, and in the movement inspired

by your inner exploration.

Letting go of ego you can reconnect with your truth, accept your vulnerability, and recognize your strengths to facilitate healing and personal transformation.

“If you just set people in motion, they’ll heal themselves.” – Gabrielle Roth Are you ready to embark on your personal journey of healing and transformation?

Do it with music and movement. Experience the 5 Rhythms for yourself.

Shauna Devlin is a certified 5 Rhythms teacher, trained

by Gabrielle Roth in NYC and her faculty. In the Cowichan Valley, you can dance with Shauna this summer: Dates TBA at the Chapel at Providence Farm, Duncan and at Still Point Yoga on Salt Spring. These are drop-in classes, cost is $15 (on a sliding scale) no experience necessary. Also, look for upcoming events on her Facebook page: Transformation Through Dance with Shauna Devlin.

Leah Flagg, Dreamer, Writer, Lover of Life.

World Class Sax Player PJ Perry In town for 2 Shows!

J Perry “Bebopper” - defined as a disciple of swing and improvisation. He was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta and has become recognized by critics, colleagues and listeners as being one of North America’s premier saxophonists.He has shared the stage with countless jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Michel LeGrand, Pepper Adams, Kenny Wheeler, Tom Harrell, Rob McConnell, Slide Hampton, Herb Spanier, Bobby Shew, Fraser McPherson, Tommy Banks, Joe LaBarbera, Clarence “Big” Miller, Red Rodney and many more talented artists, to numerous to list here. Recently, he was a featured soloist on the hit 2010 Broadway production of Come Fly Away, highlighting the songs of Frank Sinatra and the choreography of Twyla Tharpe. Join PJ Perry (sax), Ian McDougall (trombone), Neil Swainson (bass) and jazz guitar legend Oliver Gannon for an evening of world-class Jazz. July 12, Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd. 7:30 pm $20/advance

250-743-4301 and July 13 at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 2 pm with Neil Swainson(bass) and Hans Verhoeven (drums)$10/ Door, 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton, 250-324-2245

39 Days of Summer A rather fun place to be!

CUPE Stage in Charles Hoey Memorial Park (train station) noon to 8pm live entertainment daily plus Event Sundays City Square On-going events check Schedule for more details On Facebook. Event kicks off with Canada Day Celebrations July 1st 10am 8pm • Elders Day-July 6th 11am -3pm • Duncan DazeJuly 11th/12th/13th • Grand Parade-July 12th - 11am • Childrens Day July 13th 11am-3pm • Gospel Music Day - July 20th -11am-3pm • InterCultural Day- July 27th 11am -3pm.

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Logger Sports at Ukee Days

Ukee Days! July 25 -27

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cluelet, pronounced U-Clue-Let, is a small town on the west coast of Vancouver Island, population roughly 1,800 people. Living in Ucluelet is often compared to ‘life on the edge’, although the name ‘Ucluelet’ is a First Nations word that translates to ‘people with a safe place to land’.

Ucluelet is well known for its involvement in the fishing and logging industries.

Logging began in the late 1800s after Europeans settled on the west coast, although it is no longer a primary industry in the area. Fishing has remained a prominent industry throughout the region – salmon, halibut, cod and herring are all available for harvest in Ucluelet. Just after the Second World War the fishing industry began to boom resulting in Japanese fishermen relocating to the west coast.

Although fishing is a large part of Ucluelet’s culture, the local industry has lately shifted towards tourism. Every July, Ucluelet hosts the annual Ukee Days Festival offering a jam-packed three days of nonstop fun and festivities for the community and visitors to enjoy.

Ukee Days is a long-running community festival, celebrating 40 years of celebration this summer, July 25-27, 2014. This

three day festival welcomes those from near and far into the community to celebrate our eclectic west coast culture.

The weekend kicks off with the Salmon & Oyster BBQ on Friday afternoon where you can check out a community-wide square dance and live music.

On Saturday morning you’ll awake to the sound of the Ukee Days parade which you can follow down to the fairgrounds after filling up at the annual pancake breakfast fundraiser.

The fairgrounds host a main stage with a variety of live entertainment, amazing food and retail vendors, contests, games, kidzone, performances and beer gardens.

From 12-4pm on Saturday, spectators’ flock to the fence to check out the Logger Sports Championships, a signature Ukee Days event for the past 32 years. Logger Sports originated in Canada in the late 1800’s in logging camps around the country and a variety of events are featured each year. This year’s Canadian Championship competition will include Jack & Jill and the Open Obstacle Pole events. In addition to the adult competitions, we will be hosting kids logger sports for the little ones on Sunday, July 27! Join us for Ukee Days 2014 and see what Ucluelet has to offer!

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FRONTYARD FARMING

(Don’t) Give a Cluck -- Get a Duck!

The newest additions to Nicolette’s frontyard farm henhouse. Five heritage breed chickens and a very ordinary duck who thinks he is a chicken!

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COWICHAN COMPOST LEARN ABOUT BOKASHI CALL FOR FREE INFORMATION SESSION!

BOKASHI COMPOST KITS Originating from Japan, Bokashi supplies beneficial bacteria that assists fermentation to quickly speed the composting process. All you have to is sprinkle!

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FARMS • RESTAURANTS • CHICKEN COOPS

Kitchen Starter Kit - $35 I Bokashi - $10/lb

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ront yard farming is the best thing ever!

Honestly. Chickens, neighbours, flowers, eggs, bees, fresh veggies, fruit, … bunnies, ducks, dirt, poo. All I can say is more people should try it. It’s not just about the practical considerations like growing food and saving money on groceries. It’s about joy.

About fun and family and fostering connections — with ourselves, neighbours, friends and nature. It’s about inspiring others to break out of the box and discovering that there is more to life than making ends meet.

For me, an activist in all respects, it’s not just about fighting battles with the big corporations or old school right wing politicians who advocate GE foods, support factory farming and fight bylaws allowing backyard chickens -- it’s about waking up and “remembering” what this earth journey is all about.

As far as I’m concerned, it’s not rocket science. If the answers to our problems sound like rocket science, it’s not the answer. If it’s not something you and I can do

in our own homes and our own communities with our own resources and our own capacity to believe -- then it’s not the answer.

I would like to spark a revolution. Not just a gardening revolution -- a beauty and joy revolution.

What simple acts of creativity can you do to “awaken” the people who have innocently and understandably fallen under the spell of materialism and economic servitude?

Nature will remind us of who we are and why we are here.

Get out in nature, grow food, swim in the river, make art, sing, read fairy tales, have fun -- and you too will find the answers. For everything.

And for those of you who are really ready to take a huge evolutionary leap — get a duck. They make you laugh.

A lot.

What!?? There is a bylaw that says I can’t have a duck???

Well guess what — I don’t give a cluck.

Nicolette Genier is the incredibly happy co owner of the Community Farm Store.

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The Residents and the Chinook Return in High Numbers

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he last two summers have been hard on the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW). All three families have spent the past two summers traveling great distances hunting for their prized Chinook salmon. It is estimated that the 80 whales in J Pod, K Pod and L pod need 1,000,000 fish a year to survive. These whales are traveling upwards of 100 miles in a 24-hour period so one can imagine the caloric intake that these whales need.

Chinook being the most lipid rich of the salmon species in our waters give the whales enough energy to keep the Chinook search cycle alive.

The Salish Sea has had very poor Chinook salmon returns in past two summers and we have noticed the change in the SRKW’s behavior.

There has been much less socializing and playtime and we have also seen a decrease in salmon predation. The residents’ travel patterns also changed; we saw a lot less of them last summer with all the residents leaving our waters frequently for a week at a time. This is not a regular occurrence in the past 37 years that these whales have

been studied.

What a change this year! J Pod our most frequently seen family has been in our waters for the past three weeks and they are finding the fish that they need. They are foraging and socializing like they did ten years ago and they are extremely exuberant.

It is so great to see them foraging cooperatively and actually finding fish. L Pod has recently returned to the Salish Sea and we have been viewing over 50 southern resident killer whales having a huge party out there with a huge amount of socializing.

The forecast for Chinook returns for the Fraser and Columbia rivers are looking to be above average, which is great news for the SRKW population. When we have high Chinook returns we see a direct increase in the residents population. So here’s to hoping for some new births this summer!

Simon Pidcock is Head Captain and owner of Ocean Ecoventures.

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Kiteboarding at Nitinat

iteboarding is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. It is taking Canada by storm and Vancouver Island is lucky enough to be one of the best spots with regular wind great for kiteboarding, Nitinat Lake!

kiters. There is even have a website www. bigwavedave.ca created and funded by the local community. It is a great resource to check out current conditions and weather info for everyone and disucssion about all things kiting in and around the island.

Kiteboarding is a fairly new sport where age, gender, fitness and social class do not matter, once you get to the beach everyone is there for the same reason. The Island kiters have a great community so everyone is very welcoming and helpful to new

Nitinat Lake is a world class wind destination that is nestled away in our own backyard. May through to September the warm temps of the Cowichan Valley draw in the cool foggy Pacific air and daily winds regularly exceed 40km/hr. There is a newly upgraded campsite located right beside the kiteboarding beach. It is a family and dog friendly campsite with gorgeous scenery and plenty to do when the wind is not blowing. By mid July the site is full of kiteboarders and windsurfers from all over the world all chasing one thing, wind!

Strong Kiteboarding is your ticket to start kiteboarding on Vancouver Island. They are located only 1.5hrs from Duncan up at Nitinat Lake making an easy daytrip from

Kids and Teens

SUMMER PROGRAMS

For 8-16 year olds • July & Aug 2014

July 7 – 11 July 28 – Aug 1 Aug 18-22

Coastal Bliss Kid’s Summer Kayaking and Adventure Camps 5 Day Program Cost: $285 + GST 8:30am to 3pm Daily

Age 8 -10 & Age 11 – 13 GROUPS Activities will include: Kayaking, archery, circus activities, and nature walks.

Coastal Bliss Teen Kayaking Programs for 13 – 16 year olds 3 Days /2 Nights Cost: $285 + GST Explore the Gulf Islands July 25 – 27 by kayak while developing outdoor skills and making new friends.

www.coastalbliss.ca

REGISTER NOW! 1-800-896-9525 Discover more adventures on our website!

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the Cowichan Valley. Lessons are private and a Seadoo will assist, so you will be learning with just you and your own professional Instructor coaching you down the lake for piece of mind. Lessons include gear from Ocean Rodeo, the Islands only kiteboarding company located right in Victoria. With a couple days of lessons and personal drive you too could be out riding the wind.

Learn To Sail in Maple Bay Welcome to summer sailing!

We are gearing up for yet another exciting summer of sailing and activities at the Maple Bay Yacht Club. Our summer calendar consists of week-long sailing programs for juniors and month long sessions for adults; where participants will learn the basics of sailing in various different boats. Numerous events for both adult and junior members are in the works; including movie nights, camping trips, barbecues, swimming, weekend and evening sailing, tubing, and boogie boarding. We also have an Adult Sailing program that runs on Sundays for 6 weeks, 10am-2pm, starting in July. Come and earn your certificates and perfect skills that can be used on dinghies, keel boats, and anything and everything in between!

Last year, almost every day of sailing was bursting with activities - something we’re planning to see again this

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summer. We work with the CanSail program that helps expand on the existing sailing levels with a more comprehensive approach to developing an athletes sailing ability. It still maintains a fun atmosphere on the water and on land!

We offer a race week at the end of August for older youth who are interested in racing and advanced sailing tactics. If you’re ready for some fun and competition this summer be sure to check it out. It is encouraging to watch the dynamics of the Junior program participants as they develop skills, friends, and confidence. Our junior members and instructors are enthused about being active, outdoors, and on the water during the warm summer months. It is really a joy to be part of this group, and an amazing way to spend the summer, as an instructor, volunteer or student. The MBYC Sailing Program is open to everyone from 8 – 18 for the junior classes, and the adult program is open to everyone greater than the age of 18 but still ready to be involved!

We welcome you to join us for a fun season of activities and sailing. Check out our website at:www.mbyc.bc.ca, or contact the Maple Bay Yacht Club at 250 746 5421. Be sure to register early to avoid being disappointed!

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he Royal Victoria Yacht Club is hosting the 2014 Canadian Kiteboard Racing Championships July 26 – 27, 2014 at Nitinaht Lake.

Nitinaht Lake is known internationally for predictable, strong thermal winds, making it the perfect destination for the first internationally sanctioned kiteboard event on Vancouver Island.

The competition will draw professional kite racers including the current world champion, Johnny Heineken, and female world champion, Erika Heineken, to Vancouver Island. And, as kiteboarding is slated for the 2020 Olympics, competition for the national title should be fierce.

But kiteboarding isn’t just for the professionals; It’s a sport that can be learned at age nine or even at age 73. Kiteboarding is a safe, low impact sport that can be learned by all physical abilities.

And, with the popularity of the sport, comes cutting edge sailing development. Kite racers can reach top speeds around 50km per hour on race boards. Some racers use hydrofoil technology to fly along the water. And freestylers can perform what look like effortless tricks higher than 20 feet in the air.

Vancouver Islands’ own kite company ‘Ocean Rodeo’ manufactures some of the high quality kiteboarding equipment that many local and international kiters use.

Kiteboarding lessons are available at Nitinaht Lake through Strongkiteboarding. com for beginners and immediate riders.

Come support BC’s own internationally ranked kite racers, Stefano Rista and Andy Wong, as they go head to head with the world champion for the title of Canadian Kiteboard Racing Champion. Event details can be found at Windfest.ca.

Maple Bay Yacht Club CANSail SAILING LESSONS Courses run in July and August 0900-1530 Daily Our instructors are fully trained and certified by the Canadian Yachting Association. They also hold certification in first aid, National Coaching Certification, power boat operation, boat rescue/life saving, & VHF operator’s license.

Beginners and experienced sailors of all ages welcome.

To Register: Maple Bay Yacht Club 250 746 4521

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here is a lot more to medicine than chemistry, there is also energy. Considered by most people as “alternative” or “complementary” therapies, energy work can have profound effects on our pets (and the placebo effect cannot be blamed).

Alternative therapies available to our dogs are as varied and extensive as those available to humans.

From hands-on work like acupressure, Tellington Touch, reflexology, and massage to the ingestible/ absorbable compounds found in homeopathic remedies, essential oils, herbal medicine, and Bach flower essences; energy therapies are either alternative (to be used instead of conventional chemical based medicines) or complementary (to be used with chemical based medicines).

If your dog has a chronic condition that doesn’t seem to

be responding to conventional medicine, or you feel confident that an alternative therapy could be beneficial, do your research. There are animal chiropractors and acupuncturists available in the Cowichan Valley as well as some holistic veterinarians who can help guide you to the therapy that could work for your pet.

It is important to remember that whether you stay with conventional medicine or steer towards alternative therapies, the most important step to a thriving pet is species appropriate food.

Learn how to honour your carnivore and provide the correct diet for optimal health and healing. Food is the fuel that your dog uses to grow and repair itself.

Alternative therapies are powerful medicine and they need to be used with knowledge. It’s important to not start throwing therapies at your dog, willy nilly. Ask your professional, read into every side of the therapy before you begin. Knowledge is power.

Medicine doesn’t cure; Mother Nature cures. It is our job to support her work. And there is always an alternative.

Debbie Wood is certified through the American Council of Animal Naturopathy www.luckydogubath.ca

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It’s More Than Just A Barbershop Lori Shreenan Seeks Your Tales

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sland girl Lori Shreenan has returned to the Cowichan Valley to launch a barbershop designed with local history in mind.

Shreenan’s Barbershop is a cozy little space located in the Whippletree Junction courtyard.

On its walls, old logging pictures and clippings of her father’s hockey and baseball memories, with space left for customers who would like to share similar memorabilia.

These pictures are part of Shreenan’s “Barbershop Project,” aimed at collecting stories of the Cowichan Valley: a no-holds-barred version of yarns told in a barbershop, be they funny, historical, sentimental or just plain entertaining.

This informal call for a collection of local anecdotes sprang from several sources.

“My Dad was a wonderful storyteller” says Shreenan “and all his friends tell amazing stories about the early days of logging and living in the Valley.” Shreenan’s father passed away in 2005, and with him, many rich stories. “After that, everytime I ran into one of Dad’s friends, they would share a memory about him.”

That got Shreenan wondering just how many more of these tales are out there?

A second source of inspiration grew from her experiences living in the Capital City.

During more than a decade in Victoria, Shreenan ran her hair shop “Swank” in Chinatown, worked as a styist with theatre groups, including the cast of “Mamma Mia” while at the same time, contributing her creative talents to theatre at Pearson College and producing the highly acclaimed “24 Hour Play Project” which sold out to audiences at the Belfry Theatre and McPherson Playhouse for 13 years.

“Many creative projects were launched at my hairshop,” explains Shreenan.

After her Chinatown workspace went the way of the condo this year, Shreenan returned to her roots. “And what better place to tell stories, than a barbershop?

It’s a tradition that goes way back.” Some of the stories shared at Shreenan’s Barbershop will live on in the pages of a coffee table book, entitled “BS Tales Cowichan Valley Men Tell.” (The BS stands for “barbershop”) A percentage of the sales of this book will go to a charity, chosen by the men who contribute their stories.

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Shreenan’s Barbershop invites you to , “bring your head and your tale. Maybe it’s your story or your grandfather’s. It could be an old picture that speaks a thousand words.”

This barbershop girl believes “the people of the Cowichan Valley have a unique and wonderful way of storytelling and this fun venture will hopefully capture some of that regional humour and preserve some of the history of daily life, and stories, recalling the

agriculture and forestry jobs that built the Cowichan Valley area. But most of all,” Shreenan confesses, “I like to laugh.”

Shreenan’s Barbershop is open 7 days a week, and will cater to the early riser. It opens at 7am Tuesday to Friday and at 8:30am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. (250)360-2595

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Summer in the City

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ummer is here and there’s no better place for enjoying it than our lovely and thriving Downtown Duncan! “S” is for Summer and Sunshine and these other important “S” words as well…

Shop – remember that early July is the start of summer sale season Sit – at one of our many wonderful patios and outdoor spaces Sip – a beverage from a local eatery, coffee shop, wine bar or brew pub

Savour – enjoy a meal or snack at one of our many wonderful restaurants What could be better than a local day that includes all of the above?

Visitors love what we have to offer too – be sure to include Downtown on your touring itinerary for any out-of-town guests that may be visiting The Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival is once again bringing us their 39 Days of Summer - June 29th to August 6th - “A Rather Fun Place To Be” in Downtown Charles Hoey Park and City Square. Pick up

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Duncan Daze Activities

New this year: · Duncan Daze is now 3 days long ·Kids’ parade is now Sunday at 11:00 (muster at 10:30) · Fashion Show Friday night 5:30 – 6:30 · Beach Party Dance with “Tropical Mayhem” at 7:00 · New exciting rides!

This Free Family Event, put on by the Merchants of Downtown Duncan as a thank you to the community, is one of the most popular and fun events of the

year and the 2014 version is even bigger and better as we expand to 3 fun-filled days!

Once again we are providing free public parking at the Old Exhibition grounds, which can be accessed by University Way (courtesy of our School District 79), as well as a complimentary shuttle provided by Peter Baljet GMC. Friday - July 11th Come on down and enjoy the Fashion Show from 5:30 – 6:30 on Kenneth St. then stick around for a fun all-ages Beach Party Dance! Well-known and much-loved local band Tropical Mayhem will be playing on the City Square stage so put on your favourite beachwear and be part of the fun! Of course new rides, activities, and sidewalk sales will be in full swing too!

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lots to do at both the DCFS’ “Children’s Day” at Charles Hoey Park and Downtown Duncan where we will be

Saturday – July 12th Saturday morning begins with Duncan’s Rotary Club once again providing a pancake breakfast outside City Hall before the Grand Parade begins.

Of course, you won’t want to miss being downtown after the parade because the Farmer’s Market will be set up in the usual location and all the participating Downtown businesses will be filling the

keeping the streets closed for the first time on Sunday with entertainment, food, and new rides!

sidewalks with fabulous sales and products! There will be food, activities and guaranteed fun with all the rides and inflatables that will line the streets as well.

Sunday – July 13th The ever-popular Kids’ Parade has moved to Sunday. Muster at 186 Kenneth Street (in front of the Coleman Clinic) at 10:30, parade begins at 11:00.

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ats and dogs are not prone to dental cavities like people no matter how much tartar builds up on their teeth.

However, they often develop periodontal disease which is caused by plaque and tartar build up UNDER the gumline.

This leads to painful, reddened, swollen gums, and then often bone loss, infection and even abscesses around the tooth roots. In addition, cats can have a condition where they resorb their own enamel off their teeth – this is extremely painful once the underlying tooth dentin is exposed to the mouth.

Dental Care And Your Pet HOME CARE The best way to prevent plaque and tartar accumulation is by daily tooth brushing with a soft toothbrush. Pet tooth pastes are available in meaty flavours to sweeten the deal for your pet. An additional way to address plaque and tartar is by using dental diets and dental treats. They do work well if used consistently to slow the development of dental disease. Talk to your veterinarian for recommendations on how to start brushing teeth and diets that work.

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present in your dog or cat?

The only SAFE way to effectively treat dental disease is by having a full mouth examination and treatments done under general anesthetic. Why does your pet need anesthetic? For several important reasons: 1. A breathing tube in the pet’s trachea to administer anesthetic gas protects the animal from inhaling water and debris scaled from the teeth.

2. To be able to completely examine and probe every surface of the teeth.

3. To prevent pain and distress – remember, ultrasonic scalers and sharp instruments could

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easily injure soft tissues in the mouth with even slight head movement, and further treatments such as extractions may be needed.

Also polishing is important to smooth the tooth and slow tartar build up in future.

Although anesthetics are not without slight risks, preanesthetic evaluation by your veterinarian, with modern anesthetics, fluid support and careful monitoring make them very safe. Again, talk to your veterinarian if you want more information. Remember, your pet deserves a pain free and healthy mouth!

New patients always welcomed.

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Going Back to Go Forward “Get over it!” “Move on.”

“Don’t look back.” These are some of the words of advice commonly heard by someone who is depressed, anxious, and/or suffering from trauma.

Though well-intended, this advice is impossible to follow for someone who is in such a state. Why? Normally we process information from the bottom up: the sensations and perceptions in the body—our “lived experience”—travels through nervous system to the brain stem, which makes a sensory “map” of the event, a “felt sense.” Next, the information travels up to the limbic system in the mid-brain. This is where we develop emotions about our experience. Next up, the information moves to the highest level of the brain, the cortex, and we reflect on the experience.

There is also a right-left integration process between the two hemispheres of the brain. Once we process our experience through the layers of the right hemisphere, we shunt it over to the left hemisphere, where rational thinking prevails, and we make meaning of our experience. Now we have a memory of the event that we can access and talk about, and it makes sense in the story of

our lives.

However, when we experience something that is “too much too fast,” our normal integration process gets interrupted. We are unable to “digest” the experience through the three layers and the two sides of the brain. Usually in the case of trauma, the event gets stuck in the sub-cortical (lower) levels of the right hemisphere and never gets processed any further. It is the psyche’s way of protecting us from the horror and terror of the event, but this protection comes with a heavy price: the lack of integration results in a sense that the traumatic event is always ongoing, even if it happened thirty years ago.

So, in order to “get over it,” a person must not “move on,” but instead must go back to the raw fragments of the original experience, and allow the body and the brain to process and integrate the sensations, emotions, and meaning of what happened.

This requires great courage and strong support-- and it is well worth the effort.

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“We are no better than the community we are part of” John Mackey CEO of Whole Foods Market

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ith an eye for beautiful things Terry Raven (an ardent painter with a degree in art and design as well as advertising) opened her modest kitchen, bed and bath store “Pots & Paraphernalia” Downtown Duncan 33 years ago. After years of success Terry relocated in 2005 to a spacious and beautifully restored 1920’s

115 Kenneth Street, Downtown Duncan tel: 250-746-9809

red brick heritage building on Canada Avenue. Under Terry’s industry the store thrives and you would be hard pressed to find a better store of its type in any major Canadian city, yet here it is in our small town of Duncan, why? Terry explains with a smile “Pots and Paraphernalia would not be here after all these years without the support of the local people.”

The owner’s passionate eye is evident as soon as you enter the store. In a painterly fashion Terry uses the airy two-story room as her canvas; the colourful plates, cookware, sensual linens and Italian made bedding as her palette. Terry applies the theories and principles of painting composition to exhibit her merchandise; the artist’s mantra “line, shape, tone, colour, texture and form” is applied throughout the store. The result is that visitors walk into a virtual painting, a collection of tangerine orange china and glass are carefully arranged next to fervent reds, azure blues blend next to spring greens and a splash of sunflower yellows.

A kaleidoscope of colour and a cacophony of shapes and sizes of pots and pans for every possible need and a myriad of tools, gadgets, gizmos and whizzers for that unique culinary task, laden the display shelves and tables.

The store is chock-a-block full of beautiful items…yes but they also must be functional and of quality, for example Terry sells a number of attractive, brand name peppermills and there are many to choose from but if they don’t work, she won’t sell them…

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Terry Raven of Pots & Paraphernalia period. An expensive yet poorly made, noisy, rackety nuclear powered pepper grinder that comes complete with halogen lights so you can see your plate in case of a blackout or an eclipse won’t be sold here. Some of Terry’s most beloved items in her store are surprisingly simple and inexpensive; “my favourite gadgets are ones that solve a problem” explains Terry, the multi-coloured “World’s Best” Scrubby cloth cleans your pots and doesn’t scratch, an acrylic lid opener for those stubborn pickle jars and Bar Keepers Friend, a magical powder that cleans glass stove tops, porcelain and stainless steel like nothing else. If it works, great, if not you won’t find it here…It is all about form and function at Pots and Paraphernalia.

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ith a few essential pieces of clothing, you can be ready to dress casually for any type of occasion – casual Fridays, a date, a night out with the family, and even a backyard wedding. What you need to remember first and foremost is that quality speaks volumes, especially when it comes to your clothes. If you opt for inexpensive to save money, you may end the evening with rumpled, uncomfortable attire you can’t wait to doff at the end of the night.

Casual wear isn’t the same thing as unprofessional. If you want to keep your job, find out the difference. For one thing, casual wear must be clean, neat, and appropriate. If you wondering how to dress for casual Fridays, then you probably need a bit of advice, so pay attention closely. Casual Fridays doesn’t mean that you throw on a pair of raggedy jeans and the first t-shirt you can find. Before you can figure out how to dress for it, you need to know the policy at your place of work. Does dressing for casual Fridays involve business casual or just casual?

If it means business casual, then you better plan on a button shirt with long sleeves and a nice pair of dress slacks with shoes to match. It’s probably best to wear a tie, but you can pick out something with a bit of fun to it and avoid the sophisticated look for today.

If the dress code for Fridays is regular casual, then you can get away with a nice pair of casual slacks – maybe khakis, Dockers, corduroy slacks, or chinos. Forget the tie, unless your boss has a fetish for ties.

Avoid sneakers unless you want to look like you don’t know how to dress yourself.

Baggy pants might be okay for yard work, but they aren’t the best choice if you are going on a casual date or an outing with coworkers. If the weather is warm, you can get away with wearing short sleeves, maybe a polo shirt or a button shirt. Ties are a no-no at this point, but a sports coat over a nice pair of jeans could be the look you are striving for if you want to catch the eyes of the ladies, while out on the town.

If you think that everything looks better with age, then you haven’t lived long enough. Forget about putting on anything that has a hole where it doesn’t belong, a stain of any kind, or one less button than it should.

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If you look like you just got out of bed, then you might as well get back into it, because you aren’t going to earn any compliments today. Unless you are a professional athlete, avoid sports jerseys.

Wear shoes that have both fronts and backs. Flip flops are just pathetic on a man anywhere but the beach. Hats are for cowboys and Texans, so unless you can lay claim to one of those titles, forget the hat.

Snug is good, baggy is out.

Pressed is fine, wrinkled is headed for the laundry. If it hangs below the waist, tuck it in if at all possible (button shirts and polos).

Start with some common sense and realize that casual simply means that you don’t have to wear a suit jacket and tie with a pair of patent leather shoes. If your outfit looks like something that your mother would appreciate, you are probably safe wearing it.

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Summer Kids Camp with CGC

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Enjoy a healthy iced cold drink during Duncan Daze and while enjoying the music of the 39 Days of Summer Festival!

oin us to for a fun-filled green summer!

Cowichan Green Community is thrilled to announce it’s first-ever children’s day camp! Located at Kinsmen Park in downtown Duncan, KinPark Kid’s Camp promises to be a new and exciting way for children to spend their summer holidays in the Cowichan Valley.

The KinPark Kid’s Camp councillors have been busy planning a summer filled with activities that focus on sustainability, the environment, teamwork, and community building. Here, kids can learn how to grow, cook and eat fresh local food, explore nature, plants and bees, make crafts, sing songs, play in the park, and make friends!

“We are so excited to be sending our daughter to the KinPark kids camp this year to get her hands dirty at the urban farm, learn how to

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make fun treats like kale chips, dried fruit and jams in the CGC kitchen, and learn more about bugs and plants,” says Heather, local parent. “More importantly, she will get the opportunity to experience unique linkages in our community and meet new friends.”

This day camp for children ages 6-12 is located at Kinsmen Park (5789 Alderlea Street) and Cowichan Green Community (360 Duncan Street), in downtown Duncan. Dates are from July 7th to August 29th, 2014, costing $125 per week (with the exception of the week following August long weekend, costing $100).

For more information on this event, please visit our website: www. cowichangreencommunity.org Please contact the Cowichan Green Community at 250-748-8506 or camp@ cowichangreencommunity.org

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“The first thing they’ll notice is Colour. Many bright colours.

And once you’ve seen that and you’re driving past, you see half-miniature totem poles with designs and everything in them.”

we had to dab a sponge into the paint bowl and we had to do it all around the outline of our totem, and we got to rub it in big places and then splotch it around.”

Zekiah Juliusson, a grade 4 student from Sunrise Waldorf school, is talking about Duncan’s newest public art installation. He and his classmates were inspired

by Duncan’s famous Totem Tour to make totem pole paintings, then a visionary “Yes!” from Duncan BIA, Telus, and City Council allowed them to replicate their art onto a wall mural across from the CVRD offices.

Over a series of dedicated days, the parent and teacher supervised - in the rain or under the hot sun - as young artists climbed scaffolds and mixed paints to recreate their drawings. During this creative work, “people dropped in like the head of our school, newspaper reporters, and people driving by they looked out their windows. At the end all our families came and we were all covered in paint.”

A class parent who just happens to be a world-renowned mural artist trained the students in the new skill of painting on walls. It’s a skill he says usually takes a long time to master, but Zekiah makes it sound easy: “My favourite thing was when

The artist-parent then “did a design behind that weaves between all our totems, so they all blend together in a way, and it’s not as though one stands out as the best. They were all equal, even if one was better the others, it would all blend in.”

Sunrise Students Brighten Up Duncan The end result of this creative collaboration is the transformation of a roadside blank wall into a piece of inspiration. Zekiah summarizes how public art makes something out of nothing, and will make visitors and locals alike happy to have walked that bit of Ingram Street: “It was just a big grey thing just sticking out a bit on the sidewalk. I’d been past there

many times and I didn’t see it.

But now that we’ve painted it, I see it every time and I always look for it.”

Rick Juliusson FreeRange Consulting and the proud papa of Zekiah.

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or Maria Hiles, Laurie Chisholm and Brenda Cook, this years 14th Annual Buddha In The Park, three day Retreat began with the wonderful Journey to Japan.

For TMHenry, the Buddha’s Teacher/Messenger the journey begin in 1985, with Spiritual Pilgrimages, to the Land of Japan with its many thousands of Temples and it’s compassionate people.

For Maria, Laurie and Brenda, this Journey of a lifetime, was for ten days in May. First to Kamakura the ancient capital city of Japan during the Shogunate days from the 13th to 17th Century; to an old Guest House built over a hundred

Buddha In The Park 3 Day Retreat July 18, 19 ,20 Three Day Retreat at Nichiren Peace Center where each year people from all walks of life, culture, background can come to this wonderful forest retreat center and learn about the living philosophy of the historical Buddha of 3,000 years ago in the time and space of today. Take a walk in the forest, sit on one of the Meditation benches, share with like minded people your philosophy of faith. www.VIRetreats.com or call 250. 710. 7594

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years ago and then the joy of visiting three special Buddhist Temples, Myohonji built in 1253, Joshi and lastly to Anrokuji Temple, famous for it’s monkeys, even to this day eight hundred years later.

Next, a bullet train ride from Kamakura to Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over a thousand years, a magificent city of Temples, parks and peoples. Here members discovered the Shogunates walled grounds, today used as a modern inner village of housing and parks. The next day saw a tour of the Emperors Palace Grounds and two Buddhist Temples, the world famous Renjin Zen Walled Garden and the Nichiren Joshei Temple built in 1606. After two days here, we move away from the city, towards Mt. Fuji and Minobu passing the bamboo forests and the gentle climb to Mt. Minobu where Nichiren’s Head Temple village is located. The sound of the heavenly drums beat in rhythm to the chanting, early in the morning and daily evening services. Here one gets a feel of awe and splendor at the dedication and the faithful services offered.

Here one finds the history of this Buddhist school, with its massive Hommon Gate and the Five Story Pagoda at the top of the 287 Stairway to enlightenment.

The guesthouse food so healthy and amazing, sleeping on the Tami mats, the air so fresh, the forest so green, the villagers so kind.

After two days here it is one day in the worlds largest city, Tokyo with its ten million citizens and its nine million commuters who come in to

Journey To Japan their workplaces each day.

Then away back into the countryside and the warmer waters of the Eastern side of our Pacific Ocean. Here is found Awa Kominato the birthplace of the Sage Messenger, Nichiren, the Tanho-ji and and Seicho-ji Temples the place where it all started 800 years ago.

Today some twenty seven

million people in over 100 Countries, in Temples, Centers and Community Sanghas follow the way of Nichiren and the Way of the Buddha. This Journey to Japan bringing it all together like no other way can. Come for our Formal Tea and Ceremony and hear the whole story,visit www.VIRetreats. com or call 250 710 -7594

WEBSITES, EMAILS AND VERBAL LINT By Rick Dennis A DIFFERENT “SPIN”: Spinning Ninny proprietor Lara Braunschot has moved her popular business from Cowichan Bay to downtown Duncan “nestled between Duncan Garage and Ray’s Antiques”. The vivacious young owner says she needed a larger space to house her inventory, “ everything from clothing to jewellery to pottery, all handmade by people I know and love.” Lara also wants to use part of her space for what she calls an Imagination Station, where “people can make their own crafts.”

In addition to running the store (now in its fourth year), Lara also teaches bellydancing at the Bikram Yoga studio. Drop in and see Lara (and her dog Kilo) soon at the Spinning Ninny in its new location. The slogan: “From our hands to your heart”.

A BRUSH WITH SUCCESS: Painter Bernadette McCormack will be bringing a touch of the Cowichan Valley to “A Taste of Edmonton” this summer if you happen to be heading that way on your annual vacation.

Bernadette and her art will be in front of Mary Winspear Centre during the annual festival in the Prairie city from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. July 17- 26. Her painting “The Expanse of the Land” will also be displayed (and for sale) during the Western Showcase Art Auction at the Calgary Stampede. Closer to home you can see samples of her art at Tangerine Dream Gallery and Studio in Cowichan Bay. For more info on this ambitious local artist (what is a giclee anyway?) log onto www.bernadettemccormack. com NEVER SAY DIE (Literally): Despite his recent stroke Longevity John Falkner is determined to stage another “39 Days of July”. A gent named Ted Cadillac will be assisting LJ in staging the annual free outdoor event on now till July 31st in Charles Hoey Park (beside the Train Station in Duncan) as well as booking acts for the Duncan Showroom. LJ says he may be using a cane for awhile to maintain his balance. No worries LJ. It just adds character.

Peace Pole Art Project

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he “Peace Pole Art Project” is the vision of community builder, elder and Freeman of Duncan, Joan Gillatt. Two years ago Joan gathered a diverse group of community partners including Elders from Cowichan Tribes to share her vision. Joan approached Duncan City Council with her idea and $5000 from the City’s public art budget was allocated to support the project.

After going through an involved process a design was selected and approved.

This art project embraces crosscultural relationships in the Cowichan Valley. Honouring the value of culture and language, the fiddlehead ferns design of the “Peace Pole” reflects the connection to land and traditional foods. The words, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” will be inscribed in Hul’qumi’num and English. The overall concept incorporates a traditional Cowichan Welcoming Figure to be carved by a Cowichan carver, selected by Cowichan Tribes.

The plan is for the Welcoming Figure to be carved with participation by the community, similar to the Spirit Pole for NAIG in 2008. The location is yet to be determined. We invite your ideas! .

In partnership with Social Planning Cowichan (SPC) we

launched the funding drive.

Joan’s vision is that this project will be supported by donations of all sizes from many people as a contribution to peace in our community.

There are three ways you can contribute; in person at SPC at 135 Third St; online at www.

CanadaHelps.org or purchase $5 raffle tickets (draw date is Saturday July 12, 2014) with a chance to win a “peaceful” prize: 1st – Gardener’s Peace, value $890 (design and install small peace garden by Peace Pole artist Glenn Patterson including two Peace roses from Dinter Nursery and a birdbath by local artist Nan Goodship), 2nd – Peaceful Self, value $240 (Harmony Natural Chinese Medicine Clinic) and 3rd Peaceful Experience, value $100 (evening kayak for two). Purchase tickets at Social Planning Cowichan, PORTALS - the Cowichan Valley Arts Council, Island Bagel in Duncan or from any committee member.

Would you like to know more?

Please contact Judy Brayden at 701-0570, Sandy McPherson, 748-5820 or Joan Gillatt at 746-6084. Like us on facebook Cowichan Peace Pole Art Project and check out our website to find out about the artist’s the concept, the design, http:// cowichanpeacepole.com/for updates and information.

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Safe Waters, Acrylic on Canvas

by Bev Robertson

Bev Robertson Wildflower Art Studio www.bevrobertson wildflowerartstudio.ca 250 929-4560

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ev was born and raised on Vancouver Island with a natural talent for art. Her talent has taken her on a life long journey finding various artistic outlets along the way.

Her journey began working as a Hairstylist, then for many years owning a craft and painting store (specializing in teaching Folk-art) and in recent years Bev’s artistic talents have taken another direction working as a Kitchen Designer. While always continuing to paint, Bev never quite found enough time to follow her passion…painting.

Painting full time for then now, finding herself more fulfilled and motivated than ever.

“Painting is what I love to do, it feeds my soul. Being able to paint on a regular basis gives me the opportunity to explore and discover the artist that has been waiting inside of me all these years. As I finish one painting, there is always another painting in my mind, just waiting to be created .I love finding the light in the painting that make it come alive. My goal is to evoke a special memory or feelings, from

Talking Arts Bev Robertson the viewer, so they feel they have seen that before. ” Bev finds inspirations in capturing the light as it hits the flowers in the gardens around her and the movement and light of the ever changing ocean, lakes, and skies of the beautiful Island where she lives and wherever she travels. Currently, Bev enjoys realism and representative painting, in both Acrylic and Oils, on canvas. Bev has a new energy to her work and is discovering and learning new techniques in her continuing journey to follow her passion.

I am a member of the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery and the Coast Collective Gallery and a new member of the Visions Tour group.

Cowichan Valley Visions Art StudioTour Group and can be found during the tour at Terry Harrisons Studio as a Guest Artist at Terry Harrisons Studio, 1213 Royalta Rd., Mill Bay.July July 4,5,and 6.

The common thread through my paintings is the light. I am forever trying to achieve a light that the viewer recognizes.as something familiar .I love to paint the light that caresses a childs cheek or shines through the petals of a flower or possibly the light as it reflects in the water

Thursday, Weekly Meditation, at Nichiren Peace Center

“The gentle nature of our Cowichan Valley appears in the colorful buds of the wild berries here at Nichiren Peace Center” Nichiren Buddha Society & Peace Center Phone: 250. 710. 7594

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or a glass and creates an abstract design amongst the reality. In my art I try to unveil how what you see is not always what you think something should look like but when you paint as you see it becomes real and recognizable.

Currently, I enjoy realism and representative painting, in both Acrylic and Oils, on canvas. I have a new energy in my work and am discovering and learning new techniques in my continuing journey to follow my passion.

14th Annual Buddha In the Park Fri. Sat. Sun. July 18 -19- 20 Register today www.VIRetreats.com/retreats

Ken Broadland’s “Teddy Bears’ Picnic”

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f you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise . . . because even the bears are using salad bowls and other products made by Cowichan woodturner Ken Broadland!

During his long career as a Conservation Officer, Ken had a special affection for the bears in this area, and now it seems that they are returning the favour by participating in his latest Imagine That! window display.

There, during July, you will see bears tossing salad in some of Ken’s salad bowls, slicing bread on his cutting boards, spooning up pudding from his side dishes and munching on fruit laid out in one of his shallow fruit bowls (please use your imagination!). They’re even (naughty bears!) tippling back on wine from bottles held in Ken’s newest creations--wooden wine bottle coasters.

All of the products the bears enjoy using are made from special woods salvaged on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands and all of the products are finished with food-safe walnut oil and beeswax. The Artist Ken Broadland

Ken Broadland

Heartwood Studio

Woodturner

Specializing in salad bowls & servers all items made from local woods Live-edge spalted Maple bowl

by Ken Broadland

majority of items are made from local Bigleaf Maple which Nature has decorated with unusual figure like birdseye or curly grain, or which She’s artistically painted through the spalting process.

Other beautiful woods which Ken uses include birdseye Yellow Cedar, Western Red Cedar burls, colorful Plum, dramatic Cherry and, of course, the sometimes tempermental Arbutus. Recently the bears have dug up and delivered some birdseye Arbutus root burls which add another dimension to Ken’s work as the bowls and vessels “express themselves” with shape-changes and textured skin after being turned on the lathe.

You can find Ken’s work on display at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the Imagine That! big window throughout July, with more to see inside the store and at Ken’s home studio west of Duncan.

‘Where function meets beauty’

5846 Curry Rd, Duncan (off Gibbins) 250-746-5480

www.heartwoodstudio.ca

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25 Years Experience of Lutherie in the Italian Tradition.

Making, repair and restoration of Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, and all manner of Stringed ALSO offering Instruments. instrument making classes.

Mandolin & Violin.

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Summer Watch: Highlight on the FIVE Year Old

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s you spend more time with your children this summer, you may want to keep an eye out for markers in your child’s development.

How does development work?

Development of skills is typically sequential (steps usually happen in a certain order and build on previous ones). The age a child reaches each milestone may vary as each child is different.

When should I be concerned?

If your child is quite a bit “off” in his or her milestones – in some cases a year or more of a lag in a certain area, or if your child has some gaps (strengths in one area and no gains in another) then contacting a pediatric occupational therapist for a screening is recommended.

What should my 5 year old be able to do with their hands?

Quite briefly, they should: be clearly right or left handed, be stabilizing objects with nondominant hand (e.g. joining of bottom of zipper on coat & pull up), be able to move thumb and fingers individually (e.g. “Where is Thumbkin song”), be able to hold a few coins in their palm and move them one at a time into a piggy bank, be able to mold playdough and plasticine into snakes, balls and other shapes quite easily, be able to string buttons and beads without fumbling or dropping them, be able to color well in the lines and

draw pictures of a person, house, etc. (including diagonal lines) with good control of the crayon.

Why would I contact an occupational therapist?

Occupational therapists are able to see the “big picture” behind many developmental issues, and thus help children and families to take simple steps to function well in all areas of life: learning/ school, play/leisure and all the things a child does to take care of him/herself.

What are “red flags” to refer a 5 year old to a pediatric occupational therapist?

If a child trips and stumbles easily or has difficulty with uneven surfaces, looks awkward when running, bumps into furniture or people often, fatigues easily, cannot climb ladders easily, needs assistance to pull their chair in to get seated at a table, appears impulsive or easily frustrated or has difficulty joining in a play group (tends to watch others their age play), dislikes “messy” activities, cannot ride a bike (including steering around obstacles, pedaling, and braking) or has trouble with basic daily living skills (dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, eating).

Diana Sharpe is an Occupational Therapist (OT) , is happy to discuss this topic further. cowichankidsoccupationaltherapy.com

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How To Dispose of Old or Expired Medications Properly

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irst things first, Island Return It Recycling Centres doesn’t dispose of unused medications. In Canada, pharmacists are the best bet for this as they have a designated stewardship program in place.

When you have unused or expired medications in your home it is important that you dispose of them in a safe and responsible manner. How to safely remove potentially dangerous narcotics and medications from your home, please keep reading.

Toss It? Nope.

The easiest thing to do is to simply throw old medicine into the trash. However, we strongly advise that you shouldn’t do that! Unused pills might be mistaken for candy by small children and sometimes this leads to tragic results. Likewise if a household pet or wild animal were to get into your garbage.

Flush It? Nope.

Some drugs are safe to flush down the toilet but not all and because expired medicines are not processed during sewage treatment, chemicals can get into and contaminate our rivers and lakes, not to mention municipal drinking water. Water treatment

plants are not designed to break down the chemicals in medications leaving aquatic animals and plants in danger of contamination. So we don’t recommend that you do that either. If you hear otherwise, because you probably will, you should refer that person to Healthsteward.ca and in particular the FAQ section.

What You Should Do: We would like to point out that in Canada there is a stewardship program in place called The Medications Return Program whereby you can and should return all unused medication in oral dosage form to your local pharmacist who will then dispose of it safely for you. This is the best and easiest way to ensure safe disposal and we DO recommend this method!

No matter what you decide to do, one thing is for sure; bring unused medications a local Pharmacist to dispose your medications in a safe manner at no charge.

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Georgia Nicols M.A. is Canada’s most popular astrologer. A Buddhist, this Vancouver-based astrologer is featured in regional papers across Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. www.georgianicols.com

Aries (March 21-April 19) It’s been a year since you’ve had such a strong focus on home, family and your domestic life. This personal shift will manifest in several ways. Some of you will focus on home decorating because you’ll enjoy making your digs more beautiful for the summer. Being the artisan of the zodiac, you might dream up fun projects to build or pay attention to decks, gardening and landscaping.

Or you just might want to cocoon. (“I’m hiding.”)

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Get ready for a busy month!

Your schedule will be jampacked with short trips, errands and conversations with everyone. The daily pace of your life will definitley accelerate. Zoom, zoom! Many of you will read, write and study more than usual as well. Expect increased involvement with siblings and relatives. Some of you will tie up loose ends regarding property and possessions with siblings.

Note: This is an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) This month your focus is on money, cash flow, earnings and your job. No doubt, you will think about your assets and ponder your self-worth.

You might also wonder if what you are doing is meaningful or worthwhile.

Yes, it’s time to take stock.

Many of you will ask yourself what it is you really want in life? Or what really matters?

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valued less. Like love and respect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) This birthday month is a wonderful opportunity because it’s your turn to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. You will also attract people and favourable circumstances because this is your hour!

Naturally, you want to make the most of this. Think big and expect a miracle.

This month is a great time to schmooze with friends, especially artistic, creative people -- a relief from tension and chaos at home, (which won’t last forever because nothing does).

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Once a year for a month, the Sun is waiting in the wings ready to make its entrance centre stage when your birthday arrives. That time is now. That’s why it behooves you to keep a low profile this month. Yoga, meditation and quiet activities will appeal because you will be introspective and given to self scrutiny. (“Does this room make me look fat?”) Venus will promote relations with authority figures and some will begin an affair.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A popular month ahead!

Accept all invitations and make an effort to see people because your interactions with others will benefit you.

Seek advice from others or their opinion about your future ideas because their feedback will be helpful.

Travel for pleasure will appeal, which is also a reason to reconnect with others. You’re certainly working hard to earn money and make purchases. Oh well, money is only useful if you spend it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This month the Sun is at the top of your chart “shining” a flattering light on you.

Because you look so good, bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs are impressed!

This is why you will be approached to take on increased responsibilities.

Interaction with authority figures, especially parents, is also likely. Now is the time to examine your life as a whole to see if you’re going in the direction you want. This is a strong month for you!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Travel appeals because you want a change of scenery!

You want adventure, the buzz of something different and a chance to learn something new. The main thing is -- do something different. This is a great month to sign up for a course or plan on future training. People from other cultures will intrigue. With Venus opposite your sign, this is a good time to better understand relationships. It’s also a good time to work out conflicts with loved ones.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This month you have an increased passion for life.

(And an increased sex drive as well.) This amped verve makes you want to be a better person, which is why you will work out to buff your bod. (You love sports, but for me – outdoors is where the car is.) You want to experience life not just learn about it. Fling out your arms like Evita and cry “I want to live!” Perhaps this was prompted by meeting an ex-partner recently? Your competitive spirit makes you want to win in sports contests with others.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) For the first time in a year, the Sun is opposite your

sign, which means you need more sleep. It is also the perfect time to learn more about how you handle your closest relationships. (“Must I?”) You will see more clearly what the wants and needs of others are, and also how they fill your wants and needs. (To have a successful relationship, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you.) Fair Venus will help things by making you playful, flirtatious and eager for fun and pleasure.

Romance will flourish!

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You want to be efficient and productive because you want your actions to count. You need an organized home and work place as your bottom line before you begin to refine your techniques.

Therefore, physical efficiency is your motto! Naturally, while you’re on this roll, you’ll be keen to improve your health. Decorating projects at home will appeal because you also want to entertain. Yet at odds with this, you have a strong desire to travel and see new places.

Busy you!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) With the promise of vacations, fun and sweet romance – who is surprised that the Sun now ushers in a month of even more fun and pleasure! You’re making out like a bandit! Sports and playful times with children will appeal. Just be yourself without fear or apology.

Enjoy this carefree freedom.

Venus sweetens your tongue promoting relations with everyone and helping those who sell, write, edit, market, teach or act. Yes, there’s money in your words! www.georgianicols.com

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Sunday Afternoon Glenora Farmers’ Market!

There is a new farmers’ market in the rural community of Glenora. Just a 5 min drive from downtown Duncan along Indian Rd, the peaceful, rustic beauty of this community takes you miles away from all the hustle and bustle. This summer a group of farmers, bakers, artists and artisans have come together to start a new Sunday farmers’ market at the Glenora Hall.

The Glenora Farmers’ Market offers a growing selection of quality organic produce, eggs, home-made baked goods, art, herbal remedies and beauty products, wood carvings, locally-raised and hand-dyed alpaca yarn, organic plants and seeds, beeswax candles, and much more. You’ll find us every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, at the Glenora Hall, 3660 Glenora Rd. For more info please contact Robin at 250.701.0774.

Cowichan Visitor Experience Survey In partnership with VIU, Tourism Cowichan will be conducting a survey to measure tourism activity in the region during the summer of 2014. The ‘Visitor Experience Survey’ project will collect valuable data including where our visitors are coming from, how long they are staying, and their spending habits. The survey will also gauge levels of satisfaction of regional tourism products.

The results of the data will be compiled into a visitor profile, which will be available to all stakeholders. Having upto-date information on the motivations and behaviours of visitors at the community level can help businesses and destination marketing organizations with all levels of decision-making.

At 20 points around the region visitors will be invited to fill in a ballot with their name and email to engage in an online survey when they return home. In exchange, they are provided with the opportunity to win one of two great Cowichan prize packages.

The model has been

Rob’s Lighthouse Eatery & Art Gallery Fresh, friendly, affordable and pet-friendly!

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successfully piloted in two other areas on Vancouver Island, providing us the potential to compare differences and similarities in visitor behaviour between communities and regions.

Results of the survey will be released by the end of 2014.

For more information on either project, please contact Cathy Mailhot, Marketing Coordinator 250-510-5586 Geoff Millar, Manager, Economic Development Cowichan 250-746-7880

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Renovations Contractor Allen 250 216 5976 Professional Cleaners

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