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A community open house has yielded more questions than answers for residents about the safety of the drinking water supply in Shawnigan Lake and the activities of the area’s industrial neighbours. Thursday night’s meeting featured representatives from the Ministries of Environment and Energy and Mines who presented the results of provincial sampling related to the South Island Aggregates (otherwise known as Cobble Hill Holdings) site on Stebbings Road. The official word was the testing, conducted on May 13, “found no exceedances of concern for provincial drinking water guidelines and aquatic life guidelines.” “Some of the groundwater results showed elevated levels of some parameters which are known to be naturally elevated on Vancouver Island, such as arsenic. Some soil sampling results showed isolated and infrequent locations marginally exceeding provincial contaminated sites regulations for lead and zinc,” said the MOE’s infor-

Right after the fire engines, the big crowd lining Jubilee and Kenneth Streets in downtown Duncan is treated to a display of bicycle prowess by the skillful riders from Experience Cycle as the Grande Parade gets underway for another year. For more photos from this event, see page 18 and cowichanvalleycitizen.com [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Fire destroys vacant house Tuesday night SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

Neighbours lauded firefighters for their speed and efficiency after an abandoned house went up in flames around midnight Tuesday. The blaze took down the old blue house on Cowichan Lake Road. “The firefighters were amazing,” said nearby resident Amy Powell, who managed to snap a few photos of the volunteer crews hard at work. “It could have been a different outcome especially if the trees caught fire,” she added. The risk of spreading is what South End fire hall deputy chief Brad Coleman said prompted the call for mutual aid from the Duncan Fire Department. “There was a lot of exposure to the brush and trees,” he said. “They helped us initially and then they peeled away and we finished off.” At the peak, about 35 firefighters were on the scene. It only took about a half an hour to knock the flames down, Coleman said, but the rest of the overnight hours were spent mopping

up hot spots. Firefighters monitored the site and were back in the morning to ensure a rekindle wouldn’t happen. “The roof came in and there was a lot of brick and debris on the floor so we basically just flooded it from outside and then it still had a little bit of heat in the floor joists so we couldn’t get at it,” he explained. “I brought a machine in this morning and we went through all of the debris with a machine and hosed it as he was digging through it.” The benefit of the abandoned structure burning right to the ground is safety, said the deputy chief. “At least it’s level and more safe now,” Coleman said. “It’s pretty much flattened out as opposed to a semi-standing structure.” It’s the third fire at an abandoned home in the last month. Fires at two abandoned houses in Duncan in mid June left police and firefighters on heightened alert and on the lookout for a firebug. The first fire was on Festubert Street and repor ted about

Neighbour Jeannine Powell had front row seats to the fire at the old, abandoned blue house on Cowichan Lake Road late Tuesday and into the early morning hours of Wednesday. [JEANNINE POWELL PHOTO]

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Police and safety agencies from up and down the Island gathered in the Cowichan Valley on July 10, for an evening of Counterattack roadside check stops. Officers checked out about 2,500 vehicles at two different locations in what became an expensive night for some motorists. One 90-day immediate roadside prohibition was issued. That citation includes a 30-day vehicle impoundment. Three other drivers got three-day immediate roadside prohibitions which include three-day vehicle impoundments. Cops also gave one driver a 24-hour drug related suspension and another driver, who sported an ‘N’ a 12-hour alcohol-related suspension. All suspended drivers will have to apply to have their licence reinstated after they pay hefty fines upwards of $500. They are also on the hook for the tow bill and the subsequent storage bill for their vehicle. Several other motorists were issued violation tickets under various sections of

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One man was transported to hospital and a father and his daughter were left shaken after two pickup trucks collided on the Trans Canada Highway at Allenby Road Monday night at about 8 p.m. According to North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday, a 45-year-old American man and his nine-yearold daughter were headed south in the left lane on the highway when a 39-year-old man from Cowichan Bay turned in front of them. He had been headed north and

was trying to turn left onto Allenby Road at the time. “Both vehicles collided in the intersection as they proceeded on an amber light,” Hobday described. The 2005 Chevrolet Colorado driven by the Americans and the 1998 Toyota Tacoma driven by the local man both required towing. The Valley resident was taken to hospital for neck and shoulder pain. Ever yone was wearing seatbelts. A violation ticket was issued to the Toyota driver “for turning left in front of the other driver,” Hobday said.

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it and going over it with a crew and really watching for dry and hot spots,” Coleman added. The golf course did sustain some damage in the fire, but not enough to shut it down. “It’s business as usual,” Duncan Meadows superintendent Dave Brummitt said. “There’s obviously damage; you can’t have a fire with 50km/h winds and not have damage, but the damage to the course itself is minimal.” Brummitt said power was restored to the course on Tuesday afternoon. The course is well-prepared for incidents like fires, he added. “We have fire-suppression equipment,” he said. “We have a backup generator. Those sorts of things. [Owner Ming Hui] and I have been doing this for a long time, but you can’t expect the unexpected.” Brummitt expressed his thanks to the staff and volunteers at the golf course, as well as the firefighters and BC Wildfire Service crews that got things under control so quickly. “There were quite a number of people there,” he said. “We were very impressed with the community support.”

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fire departments. The BC Wildfire Service sent a ground crew and a helicopter to put out the Monday afternoon fire. “The overwhelming response from our neighbours who helped our firefighters by supplying additional crews and equipment is a g reat demonstration of the quality of our firefighting services in the Cowichan Valley,” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure said. They were called out at 2:45 p.m. and had things under control by 6 p.m. Monitoring and mop-up work has continued ever since. Khowutzun Forest Services has kept an active watch on the site while the South End firefighters have gone over regularly to check it out as well. “It really takes a few days sometimes to see little things that flare up,” Coleman said. “Especially, you can imagine, old stumps that go into the ground because the fire tends to chase the roots so you find little places that are just burning under the ground sometimes.” The dry ground exacerbates things as well. “It’s a matter of fine-tuning

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Let your kids have some fun; we all survived

hen investigating the disappearance of the much-loved rope swing at Bright Angel Park this week, we couldn’t help but consider the possibility that somebody arbitrarily decided it was too dangerous and removed it. From photos sent to the paper, it certainly appears that the branch to which it was tied was deliberately cut with a chainsaw of some kind. While simple vandalism is a more likely explanation, it got us thinking further of the kind of unfettered summer fun most of us who are now adults experi-

enced when we were children, and how a lot of the things we did are now off-limits to many kids, deemed too unsafe by their parents. The terms helicopter parents and bubble-wrapped kids are well-known to most of us today. They’re descriptive of behaviours that have become prevalent in parenting, as a generation of moms and dads attempt to keep their kids out of harm’s way both physically and emotionally — to a fault sometimes, we would argue. One case in the U.S. brought the whole thing to a head earlier

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this year when a mom and dad from Maryland were investigated by Child Protection Services because they let their kids, 10 and six, walk to and from a neighbourhood park with just each other for company. Someone called in a complaint, seeing the duo walking together, and police were called and it turned into a ridiculous hullabaloo. Most of us remember that when we were kids we ran around our neighbourhoods — and even further afield — from daybreak to sunset with maybe a few check-ins during the day

Nobody called the police, and nobody was injured beyond the usual childhood scrapes, tears and the occasional broken bone. Somehow, we all survived. And it was a heck of a lot of fun. We’d push logs out into the ocean, clinging to them as we kicked away from shore where parents were watching. We’d compete to see who could jump from the highest step, who could climb the highest. But, paedophiles, crime, the argument goes. Facts help here. Crime rates are down from when we ran wild.

Disappointing when sincerity questioned

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It can be hard to let your kid start to be independent. But you have to arm them with knowledge, then send them out into the world. Not all kids will be ready at the same age. Helicopter behaviour, in the end, can create kids who are immature, afraid of the world, don’t know how to solve their own problems, are overly dependent on their parents and don’t know how to properly assess risks they will inevitably come across in their lives. It’s a disservice to them, not a gift. We have to let kids be kids and have fun — like we did.

Dam at Copper Canyon might be good for future Revisit Copper Canyon. With the recent water shortages, perhaps we should look again at a plan regarding the Copper Canyon watershed. If a dam was put in at Windy Point, on Mt. Sicker, it is about the narrowest part of the Copper Canyon. Most, if not all the good timber has been taken out of the canyon all the way up. If an 18 to 20 mile long lake was formed in this watershed, the lower reaches of the Chemainus River could have the flow controlled much better than what happens now. Electricity could be generated through turbines and this area of the Island could use another source for power. A

large hatchery and then salmon runs could be brought back to the Chemainus River with controlled water flow. Drinking water would be plentiful as well as a great new recreation site. Just my thought with the changing climate situation. Paul Bottomley Ladysmith

Not so good for Regina Drive residents Re: July 17 park/trail swap What a great deal! The land developer gets to turn an “overgrown buffer zone” park into a driveway, while the rest of the North Cowichan

landowners get a trail that they will have to pay more in taxes to maintain. This new “walking trail” will probably turn into another offroad motorized track, just like some of the other trails in the area. I am sure the owners of the property are very happy with this “awesome trade”, but I would guess the residents of Regina Drive are not so happy. Chris Boucher North Cowichan Send us your letter Write 300 words or less on the topic of your choice and email andrea.rondeau@ cowichanvalleycitizen.com

It’s always disappointing when people who disagree with you question your sincerity. Mark Williams does so to the dozens of One Cowichan supporters working to make Cowichan the solar capital of B.C., who are doing so in part because of these considerations. First, Cowichan households will send well over a billion dollars out of the Valley in the next decade to pay for energy — money that could be invested in local jobs and the local economy if we generated more of our electricity here and began to switch to electric vehicles. Second, all energy, including solar, has impacts. Just ask the farmers in Peace River now fighting the massive Site C proposal how benign they consider hydro power to be. It’s a matter of weighing these impacts, and demanding they be reduced, as we must also do with solar manufacturers who are now moving to implement recycling programs for panels. Third, the future of energy is electric as we move off fossil fuels. We will need more diverse electricity sources, a more decentralized and resilient system, and more smart technology applications to reduce emissions, as other countries are now doing. The time has come for solar to play its part in a low carbon energy mix, and Cowichan can be a leader in this regard. If you agree, sign the petition at OneCowichan.ca Matt Price Director, One Cowichan

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Septic fields don’t make soil dumping okay In response to Mr. Brackenbury’s letter and comments re: Shawnigan Lake septic and the Shawnigan Residents Association, nobody denies that some septic fields leak, but that is in the purview of Health agencies. The association is strictly volunteer, with no legal powers. Its budget comes entirely from its members. Campaigns cost money. As to the SRA feeling they are more qualified than both the Ministry of the Environment, and the Appeal Board, that is not so. When the association had questions, it hired professional scientists and used contributed professional engineers’ opinions, all of which indicated a serious problem with the SIA plan and chosen dumping site. Ours, and other lawyers, agree that the Appeal Board was wrong which is why the SRA launched a judicial appeal. The association would be happy to “hound” residents

about their septic fields, and would be pleased to use Mr. Brackenbury’s contribution to the association to help pay for that campaign.

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Unleashed dogs attacking chickens Re: Dog owners no respect To all you irresponsible dog owners. I am sick and tired of people who feel they can let their dogs run wild on the Trans Canada Trail near the Kinsol Trestle. Over the last four years we have had numerous attacks on our chickens and goat because people pay no attention to the signs at each gate stating all dogs must be leashed, but just let their dogs run wild. We are senior citizens trying to make a few dollars by having chickens, therefore we sell free range eggs and our hens are bing attacked in our yard and chicken coop. The CVRD needs to enlarge

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I can understand if individuals want to do their own personal installations of solar panels at their own cost — have at it! But there is no way local government should be using our property taxes to finance this money losing proposition, as advocated by Mayor Lefebure and councillors Kate Marsh, Rob Douglas and Maeve Maguire who all support the Climate Action Energy Plan, that includes using our property taxes to do just that. Why does Mayor Lefebure insist he makes money with his home installation of solar panels when the plain facts indicate otherwise? I attended a solar panel presentation last fall put on by the carbon busters. The mayor was there too. One of the contractors at the presentation told me

that the average cost to install an average home’s 4.4 kilowatt capacity was about $17,600 and about $22,400 if financing was required. He also stated that North Cowichan had about 1,100 hours of sunlight for operation. The contractor said that a 20 year amortization (years of operation) was a reasonable life expectancy for the system. Given those facts, the cost to produce a kilowatt is $0.23 for solar power. Why would anyone produce solar power when you can buy clean, green, and unlike wind and solar power, on demand, BC Hydro power for $.08 kw? If you sell your solar generated power back to BC Hydro, the solar provider gets a credit of $0.10 per kw. How does Mayor Lefebure figure he is making a profit when the solar producer is in fact losing anywhere from $0.13 to $0.15 per kw? Sounds like misguided special interests taking over North Cowichan council to me. Don Swiatlowski North Cowichan

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large capital work plan under the “climate change” moniker. From 1998-2009 the U.S. government spent $99 billion for work related to climate change and yet they still fail to meet their goals in terms of C02 reductions. Regardless of which side of the coin you’re on, when it comes to the climate change question, one thing is for certain. If you follow the money, it will always lead to a government body who believes every good solution involves new taxes and a healthy dose of social engineering. Rob Saare North Cowichan

Double standard water restrictions Okay, what happens to grass when it turns brown? The politicians inform us that our lawns don’t die but instead go dormant. However, the municipality and school districts continue watering the playing fields in order to, and I quote, “avoid having to do costly replacements of turf in the fall”. Doesn’t the grass on the playing fields go dormant after it turns brown? Hubert Crevels Lake Cowichan

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somebody that had the capacity to answer those questions? This government is saying one thing and behaving in a very different way.” Furstenau maintains the community will never give up on its future and on the safety of its drinking water. “What’s astonishing to me is that no matter how much information comes to light about the past behaviour of this company, the secret deals, the concealed information, the ministry seems determined to act in the interest of the private company and not in the interest of the community,” she said. “We won’t ever give up.”

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“Thorium is not something that’s just in the background at this location so it begs the question, what is actually below the surface? Frankly, that’s what’s concerning the people of Shawnigan Lake,” Weaver said. “I think the ministry has not done due diligence on this and I’m really quite shocked that they would try to imply that nothing’s wrong with what’s buried there when they did not test below the surface.” He found 16 other chemicals at varying levels above what’s normal. “There are enough questions from these results that I did to imply that more research needs to be done on the site,” Weaver said, though he couldn’t say what, if anything, is under there. “I have hunches, of course. My hypothesis is that there’s some kind of industrial parts buried under there that I would test for. I would love more than anything else for my hypothesis to be false, but I would test it.” It all comes down to trust, Weaver said. “The question is not are people at risk today? That’s not an issue. I would agree with the ministry because nobody’s health is at risk today,” he said, adding that nobody would ever be drinking out of the water he took his samples from. “The question is can people trust that what’s being deposited on that site is not only permitted material, but that it’s staying within its authorized boundaries? “If there are outstanding questions on prior activities, it

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The City of Duncan’s 2015 Junior Council: from left Nikolai Lampson, Raven Myren, Emma Kononowicz, Junior Mayor Jenni Capps, Alberta Blue and Chelsea George. [SUBMITTED PHOTO] The Green Community’s plans for a seed farm are coming together. dry, hot weather is not conducive to success. The board was unanimous in its approval. The $5,000 will come from the Economic Development budget, as the incubator farm project is part of the CVRD’s Area Agriculture Plan.

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For the second year in a row, the City of Duncan’s Junior Council was tasked with taking the concerns of young people in the Cowichan Valley to local governments. Junior Council held its annual meeting at City Hall in late July, addressing a wide range of issues important to local youth, including a safe gathering place, a “food forest strategy,” texting and driving, and the possibility of hosting a large sporting event for young people. Led by Junior Mayor Jenni Capps and including councillors Alberta Blue, Chelsea George, Nikolai Lampson, Emma Kononowicz and Raven Myren, Junior Council consists largely of current students, former students and recent graduates from Cowichan Secondary, with one each from Island Oak and the Cowichan Valley Open Learning Cooperative, and rounded out by an international student who had to leave Canada once school ended and missed the council meeting. Junior Councillors serve two-year terms that are offset so half turn over each cycle. Although Junior Council got its start with Safe Youth Cowichan, only three of the members —

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including Mayor Capps — joined through that organization. Kononowicz, a second-year council member, was dragged out by a friend. “My friend asked me to come to a meeting. She didn’t even say what it was for.” Most recruitment for Junior Council is done at schools. In the run-up to this year’s session, Junior Council made presentations at several schools, including the main and Quamichan campuses of Cowichan Secondary, Frances Kelsey, and CVOLC. “Schools are the best places to find a larger group,” Capps said. Although there was an internal election for mayor in the 2013/14 year when Capps was picked, there have so far been just enough volunteers to fill the available council positions. They haven’t yet determined what would be done if there were more candidates than spots. “We haven’t had to have an election,” Capps said. “It would be cool if we had to organize an external election. We’d have to discuss that.” Since joining Junior Council, Kononowicz has also become a full-fledged member of the city’s environment committee. One of the resolutions out of last month’s meeting requested that the city ask for a member of Junior Council to be appointed to the CVRD’s regional transit committee because of the importance of transit for young people. Junior Council will begin its process earlier next year, with an election in November, orientation in January, a Committee of the Whole meeting in February, and a Council meeting in March. The June meeting was the last for out-going Mayor Capps, but it probably won’t be the last that Valley residents hear from her, as she has already demonstrated serious interest in politics, having run for North Cowichan municipal council last fall. Her time on Junior Council has been extremely positive, she noted. “It’s been a really great opportunity,” she said. “Everyone has such cool ideas.”

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District has approved $5,000 for an Incubator Farm pilot project. Judy Stafford of Cowichan Green Community, which will be running the project, was on hand to answer questions about the endeavour from the board last week. On July 15, North Cowichan council authorized a standard five-year licence of occupation for a three-and-a-half acre parcel on Lakes Road on the southwest side of the Beverly Street dike. Along with the funding from the CVRD, the CGC has secured $30,000 in other grants for the project to date, Stafford reported to the board. The plan is to start putting infrastructure in place on the farm and restoring the land, which was once used for farming but has fallen into disuse. The final goal is to build a working seed farm, with a seed school. Planting is not in the cards for this summer, Stafford said, as the bone

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Museum digs in for national collection PAT FOSTER SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN

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Pat Foster, left, talks to a group of enthusiastic supporters about the Kaatza Station Museum’s upgrading plans during a special ceremony beside the main building recently. [SUBMITTED]

The Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op presented a $2,000 cheque to the Kaatza Station Museum on Monday, July 6 during a groundbreaking ceremony held at the museum to celebrate the commencement of building an addition there late in the fall of 2015. This addition will house the 250 boxes of the International Woodworkers of America’s (IWA) provincial and national collection. This includes documents, maps, banners, films and other artifacts that need to be preserved. Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley spoke about the importance of having this collection in a safe accessible place so it is available for the public and researchers. The Cowichan Lake area played a lead role in the formation of the IWA and many of the leaders in the union movement have come from this area. At the celebration, John Mountain, job evaluator with the United Steelworkers’ District 3, spoke on behalf of the district’s director, Stephen Hunt, who

This addition will house the 250 boxes of the International Woodworkers of America’s (IWA) provincial and national collection. PAT FOSTER, author

supports the collection being in the care of the Kaatza Station Museum. Lorne Scheffer, chair of the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative added that the co-op is very proud that the collection is going to be in Lake Cowichan. H e a l s o e m p h a s i z e d h ow important the union has been to the safety and wellbeing of workers in the industry. Bruce Ingram, finance chair of the Forest Co-op presented a cheque in the amount of $2,000 to Pat Foster, President of the Kaatza Historical Society. This cheque will assist the fundraising committee in their efforts to raise funds for the addition.

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The Wilmer Gold collection includes priceless pieces of logging history. [IWA WILMER GOLD COLLECTION]

Kaatza asks for public cash support LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

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The Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-operative is asking retired and active loggers in and around Duncan for financial help to support an expansion of the Kaatza Museum in Lake Cowichan to house the Wilmer Gold collection of photographs as well as 250 banker boxes holding the B.C. and national collection of photographs assembled over the years by the IWA and the International Steelworkers. The Kaatza Historical Society has embarked on a $110,000 expansion to safely preserve in controlled refrigeration the collection of the over 1,000 negatives that comprise the Gold collection, shelving the union collection in preparation for eventual cataloguing. The Community Forest Co-operative has pledged to match every personal donation made towards the project, up to a total maximum of $30,000 – provided the donation is made prior to the end of 2015. Co-op chairman Lorne Scheffer is proud to see this collection come to the Cowichan Lake area, a cradle of the IWA. “We exist as a forest co-operative in order to deliver benefits to local communities and local loggers — and all workers in the forest industry — and we believe it is important to preserve this historic record,” Scheffer said. Gold’s work appeared in Time, Life, Look and MacLean’s magazines. He also authored the book Logging As It Was containing many of his photographs, which traced the lives of the loggers and evolution of logging on Vancouver Island. He died on April 14, 1992, just a few weeks short of his 99th birthday. During his working life, Gold had a portable developing lab custom built and towed it behind his car. This trailer has been restored and can be seen at the Kaatza Museum as well. To help sponsor the museum’s expansion, check out kaatzamuseum.ca for more information.

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Alexandra Gelinas of the Duncan Navy League accepts a cheque from Alyce Joy Blom. [submitted]

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G e t Y o u r T o y o ta . c a Andrew Brown of Providence Farm accepts a cheque from the Legion’s Alyce Joy Blom. [SUBMITTED]

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• The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 presented cheques to three community organizations in June. Andrew Brown accepted at $1,000 donation on behalf of Providence Farm from poppy chairperson Alyce Joy Blom at the legion meeting on June 21. Two cheques of $140 each were presented by Blom to Alexandra Gelinas on behalf of Duncan’s Navy League, one for RCSCC Admiral Mainguy branch and one for the RCSS Summerville branch. • Cowichan Valley artist Keith Chisholm is one of 52 finalists for the first ever Salt Spring National Art Prize. Chosen from over 800 artists and 1,367 works, these 52 artists will contend for $25,000 in prize money and have an opportunity to elevate their careers by gleaning exposure and valuable industry recognition. A jury made up of Vicky Chainey Gagnon (St. John’s, NL.), Holger Kalberg (Winnipeg, MB.) and Ian Thomas (Salt Spring Island, B.C.) chose artists from four regions. The show will be unveiled Sept. 25 with the announcement of prizes about a month later.

Ray Wheeler presents cheques to Margaret Davis and Maureen Hyde of the Cancer Society. [SUBMITTED]

• Ray Wheeler of the Golfers Against Cancer committee presents the proceeds from the 26th annual event held at Mt. Brenton, Cowichan and Arbutus Ridge golf courses on June 12 to volunteers, Margaret Davis and Maureen Hyde, of the Canadian Cancer Society Cowichan Valley Unit. This year’s event raised $35,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society bringing the total raised to over $500,000, Hyde said, praising “the very generous support from the three golf clubs, the golfers who participate and all of those who donate auction items each year.”

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Alex Lukas has now graduated from post-secondary education and is on his way to New York. [SUBMITTED]

• Alex Lukas was raised in the Cowichan Valley, and, with the help of donations and scholarships from the community, attended Brentwood College School. He has now graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a double major in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. He’s now off to begin work with Barclays in New York City as a trading analyst within their Global Markets division, according to his proud father Charles Lukas.

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PARADE PERFECT The huge Vancouver Cadets marching band, right, fills Jubilee Street with a wall of sound as it goes by. One of two big brass bands in this year’s Cowichan Summer Festival Grande Parade, they add a really festive atmosphere to the popular event. (For more photos from the parade see cowichanvalleycitizen.com) [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Two girls wave from one of the area’s fire trucks, all of which gathered together to lead the Grande Parade through Duncan this year. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

A Shrine clown gets high fives from members of the audience as the Grande Parade moves through downtown Duncan. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

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Lavender takes centre stage at Damali’s annual festival on Saturday. [CITIZEN FILE]

Entertainment, vendors, and of course, lavender on tap Saturday Damali Lavender & Winery’s eighth annual Lavenderfest is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s fun for the whole family, offering a chance to walk through fragrant fields, make lavender crafts, watch demonstrations on distilling essential oils and the other uses of lavender, try delicious food and visit a wine garden. Artisan vendors will also be on site and the Washington Brothers and Jonas Shandel will provide entertainment at the farm at 3500 Telegraph Rd. Entry is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for kids under 12. Two dollars from each adult will go to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. Organizers are asking everyone to please leave furry pets at home.

There will be plenty to see for fans of antique and classic cars at the Warmland Show ‘N’ Shine this Saturday in Duncan. [CITIZEN FILE]

All makes and models of vehicles welcome for show and shine The fifth annual Warmland Show ‘N’ Shine is set for July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Duncan. Presented by Island Ford, it will be located at 2579 Lewis St., in front of the Warmland House shelter, to bring the community closer to the cause, said organizers. Registration is by donation and all makes and models of vehicles are welcome. There will be trophies and awards handed out as well as raffles, a barbecue and entertainment. For more information contact Sandi or Lori at 250-715-1132 or warmlandshownshine@outlook. com

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◆ COMING UP IN THE ARTS

bly from folk to soul, to pop ballads. She was raised in Quesnel, by an opera singer mother and a gold-miner father, and began playing the piano as soon as she could reach the keys and also loved to sing on long car trips. Over the years, Tasquin has honed her performance skills as the front-

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woman of a band in Oakland, CA. She began her solo career in 2011 and released her debut EP and formed her current band. She’ll be performing at Charles Hoey Park at the 39 Days of July at 7 p.m., July 25 and will, later that night, be performing at the Duncan Garage Showroom.

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Multilingual performer Madeline Tasquin brings her band to Charles Hoey Park July 25. [SUBMITTED]

Auditions are this weekend for ‘Nunsense’ Ready for some nunsensical fun? The Mercury Players are holding auditions for their upcoming show, Nunsense, on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. at the Mercury Theatre at 331 Brae Rd. A hilarious musical comedy, it features a cast of five females of varying ages. According to the Players’ Cathy Schmidt, “There will be no audition packages. There

will be a song taught that afternoon with choreography to follow. The session will finish with some line reading.” The show will run for eight performances with dates to be determined between Nov. 26 and Dec. 6 and prospective performers are asked to keep this in mind when auditioning.

Band promoting new album at 39 Days San Francisco/Bay Area band, the Madeline Tasquin Trad-

ing Company, are in Duncan on July 25 to spread the word about her forthcoming fulllength release set to come out later this year. To go along with the tour, Tasquin has released the first peek at her new album — a track called Free Love — and posted instructions on her website on July 1 for a collaborative music video project inviting footage contributions from her fans throughout the summer. Singing in both English and French, Tasquin weaves nim-

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ALL 2015s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

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ON THE

A Lifejacket Only Works if Your Wear It Here are some things to consider:

Around 100 people die in boating-related accidents every year. For many, wearing a properly sized lifejacket or personal flotation device would have made the difference between life and death. The law requires that all recreational boats have enough Canadian-approved flotation devices of the appropriate size, for everyone on board. You may choose between a lifejacket or a personal flotation device (PFD).

How big is your boat? • Large vessel (with cabin[s]) • Open small boat (under 6m/20 ft) Where will you be? • Open water (ocean, big lakes), • Near shore (small lakes, calm rivers), or • Fast water (white water or flood conditions) What will you do? • Go canoeing, kayaking, or paddle boarding • Enjoy towing sports • Sail • Fish and hunt • Cruise How should it fit? • Comfort is important, so shop around for a lifejacket that will look and feel great on you. • It must fit snugly so it doesn’t ride up over your chin or ears. • Do not buy a size for a child to “grow into.” It must fit now. Also look for the handle on the collar and crotch strap when buying a child’s PFDs. • Test your new PFD in the water to learn how it works. Swim, float and play in the water so you are comfortable wearing it.

Does it still float? • Don’t rely on a worn out lifejacket. Regularly check to make sure it still floats properly. To learn more about lifejackets, PFDs and boating safety, visit the Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety.

C OASTAL O UTBOARDS COASTAL OUTBOARDS Offers: • Marine service parts and repairs • Certiﬁed marine mechanic • Trailer Repair

2 ANNIVERSARY AUGUST 1ST, 2015

To our Loyal Customers…

THANK YOU!

Isaac Schneider A – 5285 Polkey Road Duncan, BC

250-597-7782

ORKA ADVENTURES is proud to offer express tubing service to and from SUNFEST Grounds. July 31st to August 2nd Allows you to skip the line up and go straight to the river with your tube.

Cost: $30 per person (pre-sale open till July 28th, 2015) $35 per person walk up. (Includes transportation and tube) Life jackets are also available.

For more details please check out our website www.orkaadventures.com

See Website for Shuttle times. Seats are limited.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING OUR FIRST 2 YEARS IN OUR NEW LOCATION A GREAT SUCCESS. “WITH OUT YOU, WE WOULDN’T BE US”

250-932-2222 Family owned & operated Lake Cowichan

ORKA, The Only official tubing company of SUNFEST says “Always wear a life jacket while boating or tubing”

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY Y HOLIDAY WEEKEND WE WILL BE CLOSED JULY 31, AUG. 1,2 & 3RD

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW WE HAVE NOW TAKEN ON A MERCURY DEALERSHIP AND WE CAN NOW DO FINANCING AS WELL.

5147 Polkey Road, Duncan (Across From Windsor Plywood)

250-748-0829

deansmarine@shaw.ca

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5833 DUNCAN ST, DUNCAN, BC

TEL: 250-746-8746 • www.islandhose.ca “WE DON’T JUST SELL PARTS, WE MAKE THEM TOO!!!”

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

FUNERAL HOMES

CELEBRATIONS

IN MEMORIAM

Wenda Ivy Woodruff (Harrison)

Born July 14, 1935 in Ladysmith and passed away at age 79 in Nanaimo. She was predeceased by her three siblings George, Mavis, Francis and her parents. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family members, husband Albert, sons Robert, Bruce (Judy), Murray (Lori), Greg (Julie) and Jeffrey. Also 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren will be missing her. The family would like to thank Kiwanis Village, Nanaimo Senior Centre and Dr. Richard Cone for all of their care. A Celebration of Life will be held at Kiwanis Seniors Village on Saturday, Aug. 8/15 between 1pm and 3pm.

In Loving Memory of Deborah Anne Murray Jan. 30/56 - Jul. 24/05

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are pleased to announce along with their families, friends and children; Crystal, Phoebe, Brittany that these childhood friends and now true loves are engaged! The wedding to take place at a later date.

To hear your voice and see your smile, to sit with you and talk a while; to be together in the same old way would be our greatest wish today. You are never more than a thought away, quietly remembered every day and no longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you are always there.

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DEATHS

FLORENCE EDNA MCKEE September 12, 1924 - July 8, 2015

SMITH, Homer Malcolm August 13, 1935 - July 15, 2015

As per his wishes, Homer passed away at home, with his family by his side after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on a farm in Euphemia Township, Shetland, Ontario the ninth out of ten children to parents John and Annie. He is survived by his loving family: wife Sally of 57 years; daughters Cindy Cyr (Don), Susan Jeffery (Len), sons Brad and Graeme Smith; grandchildren Shane, Corey, Darren and Melanie Cyr, Kendall, Miranda and Collin Motherwell, and Madelyn Smith; step-granddaughters Kaeley and Courtney Jeffery; three precious great-grandchildren Lucas, Azaleah and Hailey; sisters Mary Williams (Ross) and Janet Millard both of Chatham, Ontario; sisters in-law Margaret Smith of Ontario, Doreen Townsend of Courtney; brother in-law Gary Townsend (Shirley) of Duncan and many, many nieces and nephews. After a stint in the Navy in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homer headed west settling in Duncan in 1957 where he spent most of his years driving chip trucks for Arrow and later Domanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Trans Isle Freightways, retiring in 1998. Homer was a volunteer driver with the Kiwanis Ambulance Service for several years ending in 1974. After retiring he volunteered at the Cowichan Exhibition and was a longtime member of the Duncan Curling Club. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gilbert, Dr. Masuda and the staff of Community Home Care Nursing. Special thanks to Sharon. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 25 at Cowichan Exhibitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mellor Hall, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Homerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Enterostomal Therapy Education Fund through the ET Clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital, phone 250-370-8235. Online condolences may be offered at hwwallacebc.com

H.W. Wallace 250-701-0001 5285 Polkey Rd., Duncan

Born in Barnston, County of Stanstead, Quebec Edna passed away quietly at home, as was her wish.Â Predeceased by her husband Clifford in 1996. Edna will be missed by her friends Mary and Margaret, her tea party partners, her Rosewood family, and many others.Â All who knew her, embraced her quiet presence, quick wit, mischievous twinkle, incredibly warm smile, and her delight in giving and receiving a hug. Thanks to Dr. Booth, Dr Masuda, and the Home Care Nurses, for their care and guidance. Special thanks to Joseph (Ednaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knight in shining armour), his co-workers, and to Ednaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team (Sabine, Kelly, Bette, Emilie, and Jane), whom she graciously acceptedÂ to care for her, maintaining her comfort and dignity, with love. TEA When the world is all at odds And the mind is all at sea Then cease the useless tedium And brew a cup of tea.

HOLDEN, Elizabeth Ann (nee Liersch)

There is magic in its fragrance There is solace in its taste And the laden moments vanish Somehow into space.

It is with mixed emotions that the Robert E. Holden family announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Holden (nee Liersch) showing her usual grace, in the early morning at home July 20, 2015. Together, we thank Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Khenipsen Road friends along with all Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other special friends that took part in her journey through a wonderful life.

And the world becomes a lovely thing Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see All because you briefly stopped To brew a cup of tea.

We also are most grateful to Dr. Lyn Pascoe, doctors and nurses at CDH and the wonderful nurses and care givers of the Home and Community Care support group, also Nurses Next Door, all, whose presence was never an intrusion.

We will take a moment, Edna, to enjoy a cup of tea, brewed in a Brown Betty (if possible), in a proper china cup, in remembrance of you! No service by request.Â Donations maybe made, in memory, to the Cowichan Valley SPCA. Ednaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remains will be sent for burial in the McKee Family Plot in Danville, Quebec. Â Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

The personal counsel of the Reverend Deborah Rivet, Minister of St. Peters Anglican Church, has been a wonderful experience, helping Ann and family through the transition from this life to her future one. Service will be held at St. Peters Anglican Church (off Maple Bay Road) on Saturday July 25, 2015 at 1 pm. A private Burial Service will be held thereafter, followed by a gathering for friends and family at home, 1168 Khenipsen Road.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

PERSONALS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF PETER JELLE KLEYN formerly of 1-6797 Beaumont road, Duncan, BC V9L 5T4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that claimants against the Estate of PETER JELLE KLEYN are hereby notified under s.38 of the Trust Act that their claims must be delivered to Barry Dinning, Solicitor, at 813 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC, on or before SEPTEMBER 15th, 2015, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate pursuant to law, with regard only to claims of which he has notice. BARRY E. DINNING, Solicitor By: DINNING HUNTER JACKSON LAW Solicitors 813 Goldstream Avenue Victoria, BC V9B 2X8 Phone: (250)478-1731 Fax: (250)478-9500 Email:

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Call us. Cowichan Valley AA. Toll free 1-866-233-5255 (24-hours)

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LOST AND FOUND FOUND set of keys at Blue Grouse winery entrance on July 20th. Call 250-743-6906

TRAVEL TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR timeshare. No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. Aug. 22nd & Sept. 19th $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

HELP WANTED

Prices starting at $1687.86 including tax for a 7 night cruise. ✱December 5-12, 2015. Call Cathy, 250-510-7577 or 1-888-918-7934.

View details of this employment opportunity on the CVRD website.

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

PART TIME Bartender. Must be able to work nights. Apply in person with resume. Duncan Eagles Lounge, 2965 Boys Rd, Duncan

HELP WANTED

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Reference No. TWT-ADM-EXASST-0715 Purpose: Reporting to the Ts’ewulhtun Health Director. Must be a team player and work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Management team. Duties are to perform a range of diverse clerical and administrative support duties involving material of a confidential and sensitive nature. This is a full-time permanent position.

July 26, 2015 Bernie & Sandy Lewis HAPPY 40 BIRTHDAY TH

TYLER PHELPS

O.M.G. the time is flying. He might be sad, But I am crying. Tyler’s got a winning smile, You can see it coming for a mile. As for Mom, she’s got a frown, Please “Mr. Time” could you just slow down! Who loves ya Babe? MOM DOES

ENGAGEMENTS

The Families of

Jessica Wikkerink and

Lauris vanWingerden are happy to announce their engagement. Their wedding will take place in 2016.

Friday, July 24, 2015

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ACCOUNTING ANALYST

(REGULAR FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY) Join our team of professionals as an Accounting Analyst in a regular full time position with the Finance Division at the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The Accounting Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of accounting records and for reviewing source documents for accuracy and compliance with procedures and policies. In addition to preparing and reconciling general ledger accounts, the Accounting Analyst assists with budget preparation and the annual audit. Qualified applicants will have completed a third year equivalency of either the CGA, CMA, CA or CPA program and have a minimum of three years of related experience preferably with regional/municipal government. If you are motivated by a busy workload and thrive in an environment that offers diverse challenges, please visit our website to view the complete job posting including instructions on how to apply. www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Celebrating our 40th Anniversary

ENGAGEMENTS

A Fire Rescue Services Coordinator opportunity is available at the Cowichan Valley Regional District. This position works collaboratively to optimize fire rescue services, fire prevention, education, training, project management and the procurement and distribution of goods and services in support of fire/rescue operations. The Coordinator leads the development of budgets and strategic planning for fire/rescue operations. If you are a professional with a Fire & Safety Studies diploma and possess five years of relevant experience in the field of Fire Rescue Services and Emergency Management this job may be of interest to you.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRE RESCUE SERVICES COORDINATOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION

(REGULAR FULL TIME EXEMPT POSITION)

TRAVEL

File #80794/BD/kdc

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities: • Schedule meetings and coordinate appointments and provide pre and post support for the manager and meeting attendees • Coordinate travel, accommodation and off site meeting arrangements and bookings • Opens and manages conventional and electronic mail on behalf of reporting manager; reviews and informs manager of deadlines and action items; may draft replies for action items and correspondence as directed • Researches, obtains, and summarizes information at the direction and/or on behalf of the reporting manager and office on band programs, services or initiatives • Maintains manager’s and related department files • Compiles, prepares, and types various summaries, reports, memorandums, letters, presentation, and/or graphic materials. • Other related duties as required Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Knowledge of Ts’ewulhtun Health Center and Cowichan Tribes programs • Knowledge of proper document preparation • Knowledge of Cowichan language, culture, customs, and traditions preferred • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and well developed ability to compile, prepare and type a variety of materials with skill and accuracy to a minimum of 60 w.p.m. • Ability to research, compile, and summarize detailed information • Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to organize, take initiative, and pay attention to detail • Time management with the ability to multitask different tasks simultaneously Qualifications: (please attach all corresponding documents) • Grade-12 education with a minimum of three years Executive Assistant experience including 1-2 years’ experience in working in office administration with understanding of accounting processes is a must • Certificate or Diploma qualification in Office Administration or related program is preferred • Must be able to maintain client confidentiality • Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.R.C) is required • Must have valid B.C Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

HELP WANTED

RESPONSIBLE CARRIERS WANTED

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

250-715-7783

MILL BAY

DC519654 – 93 papers Alget Rd Staata Pl Benko Rd 2375-2482 Windsong Pl Lodgepole Rd 2500-2584 Fawn Terr Frayne Rd 757-797

SHAWNIGAN LAKE

DC519902 – 48 papers Catalina Rd Worthington Rd area DC519968 – 68 papers Airbright Lane Linden Lane area DC519994 – 68 papers Decca Rd Inn Rd Morningstar Rd Widows Walk DC519997 – 74 papers College Pl – Hurley Rd Lonsdale Pl – McIntosh Rd Meadowview Rd – Park Pl DC519906 – 36 papers Dandelion Ln Welcome Ln McKean Rd area

CHEMAINUS

DC519363 – 40 papers Island View Close

LAKE COWICHAN

DC519828 – 40 papers Hammond St Hemlock St Steven Cres DC519822 – 94 papers Chappel Rd Johel Rd & Cres Kwassin Cres Scholey Cres DC519820 – 70 papers Coronation St 16-38 Cowichan Ave Pine St DC519818 – 64 papers Boundary Rd Cottonwood St Kingfisher Pl Quamichan Ave Cowichan Ave 140-212 DC519814 – 64 papers Eldred Rd 55-116 Grant’s Lake Rd 182-340 Natara Pl 243-247

Please quote Reference No. TWT-ADM-EXASST-0715 upon submitting cover letter, resume, and three references to: Human Resource Department, Cowichan Tribes 5760 Allenby Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 5J1 Email: resume@cowichantribes.com Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015

DC519802 – 45 papers Neva Rd 7344-7465 Madill 221-241 Johnson Pl Sutherland Rd

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected will be contacted

DC519836 – 65 papers Park Rd 50-111 North Shore Rd 3-37 & 7-134 Wilson Rd 124-135

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HELP WANTED CDA NEEDED to cover medical leave in Chemainus Thursday, Friday & alternate Saturdays. Could develop into permanent P/T. Must have good communication skills, be computer literate & have an active licence. Email replies and resumes to: bmegas@telus.net

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

PEGASUS RESTAURANT

Server / Line Cook Required for permanent part-time position. Must have Serving it Right certificate and be of legal age to serve alcohol. Bring resume in person to: 5838 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC

MYSTERY SHOPPERS

Customer exp. feedback that pays! Receive compensation for your review. Reimbursement towards goods/service also available! www.Shop.BestMark.com or call: 1-800-969-8477

HOME CARE/SUPPORT UNIQUE HOME HEALTH CARE is currently hiring certified HCAs and companions. Applicants must be available for all shifts. Contract positions at NET $16, $18, & $20 per hour. Phone 250-715-1094 for an interview. UNIQUE HOME HEALTH CARE is hiring, on a contract basis, a mature companion to share fun times and laughs with a very lovely, outgoing lady. If you like to bake, cook and have a good time this is the position for you. The companion works one week on and one off with 4 hours off during the day and no night up-time. All meals, transportation and entertainment expenses are covered - and there is a pool to enjoy too! Weekly pay is net $560 per with WCB and liability coverage. This is a real fun position. Phone 250-715-1094 for an interview.

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com

WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR Hire. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pressure Washing. Just ask my wife. Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

CLEANING SERVICES

PETS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

For all your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Domestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offices and onetime cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, Insured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250 - 710-0864. www.islanddomesticservices.ca

HIMALAYAN RAGDOLL/ Siamese mix kittens. Ready to go. $400. Call- text 250-510-4825.

WANTED- Any old Trail, Trial, MX, or Road Motorcycles (Japanese, British or European). Including Honda Elismore, CT 90 Honda, Monkey Bikes and Triumph Hurricane. In any condition or parts. Call 250710-2938.

HANDYPERSONS HANDYMAN SERVICES 30+ years experience in house repairs: indoor & outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, clean-up, general help, etc. FOR AN ESTIMATE CALL ROLF 250-710-5712 Sarah & Co. Property Maintenance Free Estimates Seniors Discount Lawn Care Packages, Gardening,Landscaping & Design, Carpentry, Deck Work, Eavestrough Cleaning, Moss Removal,Power Washing,Rubbish Removal, Painting RECYCLING Sarah: 250-732-3591

PERSONAL SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335 HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CUSTOM HARDWOOD FLOORING Professional installations of solid, engineered hardwood floors, laminated, viny plank, etc. Over 20 yrs. experience. FOR ESTIMATE CALL 250-710-5712 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928 HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, painting, eaves trough-cleaning & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic professional to fill the role of Manager, Human Resources. Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services Department and working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer and senior management, the Manager, Human Resources is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, facilitation, and leadership of all matters related to human resources and labour relations for the CVRD. To succeed in this position you will possess a university degree in human resources management or business administration and have a minimum of six years of directly related experience ideally in a multiunion environment within in a regional district setting. As a preferred candidate you will hold a Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP). An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. The CVRD looks forward to receiving your application. Please visit our website for job details and instructions on how to apply. Make a difference in the Cowichan Valley Regional District - join us today!

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES 15 CU.FT deep freeze, $150. Kenmore sxs fridge $250. White 17cu fridge $300. 30â&#x20AC;? almond range $125. LG Front load W/D $400. Kenmore front load stacking W/D $300. Apt. size stacking W/D $250. GE W/D $300. Maytag W/D $250. Kenmore washer $200. GE dryer $100. LG built-in dishwasher $150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

AUCTIONS ESTATE AUCTION 409 METHUEN RD, LADYSMITH, BC â&#x153;ąSun, July 26, 2015 Viewing 8am-10am

Pottery Shed Auction 9am. â&#x20AC;˘ Household Auction starts 10am. Auctioneer, Dawn Geddie CERTIFIED PARTIAL LIST: Tools, furniture, kitchen appliances, potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio, (2 kilns- 1 wheel, 1 wedge roller) potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tools, exercise equipment and much more. CONCESSION

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 2000 SQ.FT. 2 Floors, 5 bdrms, 2.5 baths. Large lot. Duncan. Asking $345,000. Call for viewing (250)815-0184

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P.A.L. COURSES COWICHAN FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION

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A young boy jumps quickly to get out of the way of a radio-controlled vehicle as the Cowichan Summer Festival’s Grande Parade winds its way through downtown Duncan Saturday, July 18. Onlookers were treated to a wide variety of entries this year. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]

VALLEY Calendar Miscellaneous • Canadian Firearm Safety course (non-restricted and restricted) starts Friday, July 24. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or canadianfirearm safety@shaw.ca • Bring a lawn chair and blanket and join Kerry Park Recreation Centre for Summer Movies in the Park on Field A, starting at dusk (9:15 p.m. approx.) Aug. 8 Guardians of the Galaxy, Aug. 22 Cinderella. Admission by donation, snacks available for purchase. Info: www.cvrd.bc.ca • Kerry Park’s Skate Swap & Shop Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Kerry Park Curling Rink. Get rid of hockey and figure skating equipment you no longer need and find new stuff at reasonable cost. Donations accepted: drop off at Kerry Park Aug. 9-15 or rent a table to sell your items. Info: 250-743-5922.

Seniors • Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433. • Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre — Bingo every Monday, doors open at 5 p.m. starts at 6 p.m. Loonie Pot, G-Ball, Bonanza, & 50/50 draw. Every-

one Welcome. • Lake Cowichan’s air-conditionded 50 Plus Activity Centre open 7 a.m.3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Bridge, canasta, cribbage, shuffleboard, pool, line dancing, music. Exercises 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Bingo for over 19 Wednesday, 1 p.m. and Sunday, 7 p.m. Kitchen serves home-made lunches, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., weekly specials. Banquets, bazaars and bus trips organized throughout the year. More volunteers wanted. Info: 250-749-6121.

Recreation • Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 drop-in fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955. • All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gathering place or available tables. • Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers.com • Art Film Night at Sylvan United Church, monthly double features $5. For info see Facebook page or sign

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• Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership information: www.probusduncan.ca • Cowichan 950 Toastmasters meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Info: www.cowichan toastmasters.com • Silverbridge Toastmasters meets every Tuesday, Island Savings Rec. Centre, Duncan, noon to 1 p.m. Learn and improve public speaking and communications skills. Info: www. cowichantoastmasters.com • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Cowichan Valley chapters meetings: BC 1376, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sundance Room, Duncan United Church; BC 4311, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., Kidz Co 2, 2739 James St.; BC 1395 Thursdays, 8:30 a.m., Alano Building, 107 Evans St.; BC 2933, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m., Dining Room, 3550 Watson Rd., Cobble Hill; BC 5295, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., 9909 Esplanade St., Chemainus. Info: Dianne 250743-1851 or connerly@telus.net • The Diggers Club of Cowichan meets the second Wednesday of the month, Chemainus United Church, 7 p.m. Come meet other collectors and see and

• Ladysmith Camera Club presents “Putting Together a Slide Show”, a how-to guide by Patricia Haugen, Saltair-based photographer, Tuesday, July 28, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue, Ladysmith. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. Info: www.Ladysmith CameraClub.com • Portals presents the Printmakers Only Group 24th Annual Show and Sale, Aug. 5-29, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.1 p.m., Island Savings Centre. Etchings, relief printing, serigraphs, embossing, collagraphs, letterpress, carborundum, monoprints. • Ladysmith Camera Club presents “Flash Photography” with Boomer Jerritt, widely published Courtenay-based commercial and fine art photographer, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue, Ladysmith. Non-members $5 drop in fee. Info: www. LadysmithCameraClub.com • Cowichan Valley Heritage Quilters meet Mondays, St. Peter’s Church Hall, Maple Bay Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $1.50 drop-in charge, $10 annual membership. All skill levels accepted. New members welcome. Info: Darlene 250-748-9738.

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Thunder walk away with banner MISMATCH: Cowichan

sweeps into provincials KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

For an Island championship series, the intermediate B battle between the Cowichan Valley Thunder and the Juan de Fuca Whalers was a mismatch of ridiculous proportions. In sweeping the best-of-three series two games to none, the Thunder outscored the Whalers by more than a five-to-one margin, winning 18-3 at the Island Savings Centre last Friday and 25-5 at Colwood’s Q Centre on Wednesday night. The Whalers jumped out to a two-goal lead last Friday, but it didn’t take long for the Thunder to put them in their place. Cowichan got four goals from Colin Winship that night, three each from Tyson Black and Kyle Page, and two each from James Taylor, Brody Black and Brayden Zunti, while Mathieu Jung and Olin Webb added singles. Jung and Tyson Black each had five assists, Winship added four, Taylor had three, Zunti and Brody Black had two apiece, and Page, Liam Clinging, Travis Clark, Thomas Charlie and Dallas

McLaughlin had one each. Kain Stewart earned the win in goal. On Wednesday night, Jung and Winship each scored five times, James Taylor and Tyson Black had hat tricks, and Zunti, Kyle Page and Steven Robertson each had two, with singles from Brody Black, Clayton Vickers and Jacob Taylor. Jung and Tyson Black added five assists apiece, James Taylor and Mitch Page each had four helpers, Kyle Page had three, Winship had two, and Zunti, Robertson, Jacob Taylor, Brody Black, Dawson Webb and Tyler Weidenfeld had one each. Stewart and McLaughlin split duties in net. Combining regular-season and playoff results, the Thunder finished the Island season with 14 wins and two losses, scoring 248 goals and allowing just 78. Next up for the Thunder are the provincial championships in Langley on July 31 to Aug. 3, where they will face the Ridge Meadows Burrards, Delta Islanders and the winner of the playoff series between the Coquitlam Adanacs and Langley Warriors. The Thunder haven’t played any teams off the Island yet, so they don’t know what to expect from the provincial tournament.

Cowichan Midget call-up Brody Black gives a shove to a Juan de Fuca player during last Friday’s game at the Island Savings Centre, which the Thunder won 18-3. After a 25-5 victory on Wednesday, the Thunder are through to the B.C. intermediate B championships. Black had six points over the two nights. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Box lacrosse opportunities should boost sport for women KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Hoping to reinvigorate women’s lacrosse in the Cowichan Valley, the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association and Cowichan Storm are looking for athletes of any age who are interested in trying out box lacrosse. While women’s field lacrosse has a long history in the Cowichan Valley, there hasn’t been a box program here, and organizer Naomi Walser is hoping that a box program will kickstart both

field and box disciplines. “To date, the only place for females in Cowichan to play has been in women’s field lacrosse [with the Cowichan Storm] with one team to play against in Victoria during the summer months,” Walser said. “With soccer and girls field hockey in the same season we want to offer something free and fun for girls to try lacrosse too.” Until this year, Nanaimo hosted the only female box lacrosse program on Vancouver Island, with

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teams for players between the ages of eight and 21. This year, a new program also started in Victoria. Both the Nanaimo and Victoria programs send teams over to the Lower Mainland to play. With the creation of the box program, Victoria has also adapted their field lacrosse program to align with the Lower Mainland field lacrosse leagues that play from September to December. Box lacrosse is played during the summer months on the same surfaces as ice hockey, so it

makes sense to play field in the fall and winter. The skills from the two sports transfer back and forth very well. “With B.C.’s mild climate, lacrosse players are able to take the sport back to the field during the winter with competition lasting from fall to spring,” Walser said. “We would ideally like to align with the rest of the province for season of play, but the first step is finding players.” Walser also pointed out that field lacrosse is the biggest

NCAA scholarship opportunity for women. “Many players from B.C. are taking advantage of lacrosse opportunities and we want to be able to provide a place to play for females here in Cowichan as well,” she said. Free drop-in women-only sessions are running every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Island Savings Centre until Aug. 19. All players ages eight and up are welcome, and basic equipment is provided.

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GCFP falls behind in final series King’s overtime goal leads Warriors to rec lacrosse championship KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A “wild and crazy game” at Glenora’s Waldon Park on Tuesday evening gave Wheatsheaf the lead over Gord Closson Forest Products in the Nanaimo Senior Men’s Fastball League championship series. Wheatsheaf got an astonishing 17 hits in the contest as they surged to an 11-6 victory over GCFP. In most games, six runs is enough to win, but Wheatsheaf’s onslaught on Tuesday was impossible for GCFP to catch. The score was tied 3-3 after the first and 4-4 after the second, but then Wheatsheaf pulled away. “I thought the game was decided in the [top of the] first inning,” GCFP manager Joe DiLalla said. “Playing catch-up is not a good way to play.” It didn’t help GCFP’s cause that Wheatsheaf hit four home runs while the home team didn’t have any balls leave the yard. “The ball was going out for them, but not for us,” DiLalla said. “Sometimes bats get hot for a team, and that’s what happened for them.” GCFP was held to only five hits by Wheatsheaf hurler Chris McCormick. “Give credit to their pitcher,” DiLalla said. “He shut our bats down.” McCormick did allow eight walks, including two each to

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Dom Mansueti connects for a two-RBI single in the first inning of Tuesday’s championship series opener. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] “It just goes to show you don’t need to get a hit every time,” DiLalla said. The playoff series resumed Thursday night at Wheatsheaf Park in Cedar, and the third game, if necessary, will also be played at Wheatsheaf next Tuesday. DiLalla hopes the team is still in action next week. “We knew it was going to be tough,” he said. “Hopefully we can answer back. I’d love to see a third game.”

Brad Robinson, Dave Devana and Dan Whiteford. “Usually that will hurt a pitcher, but he got away with it,” DiLalla said. “He pitched a good game; he pitched around our strong hitters.” Dennis Young had the best night at the plate, picking up a double on his lone hit. Whiteford, Trevor Gicas, Dom Mansueti and Craig Snyder each had singles. Brad Robinson recorded two RBIs despite not recording a hit.

Ryan King scored his second goal of the game on a pass from Dallas Johnson early in overtime to win the 2015 Cowichan Rec Lacrosse League for the Warriors last Saturday. The Warriors battled back from a 5-4 deficit going into the third period of the league final to force the extra session and win 8-7 over the Cowboys, ending the Cowboys’ two-year reign as league champions. In addition to King’s pair, the Warriors also got goals from Johnson, Luke Van Huizen, Ross Howie, Clarence Klassen, Nick Prangley and Kyle Kaltiainen. Prangley added a pair of assists, while King, Van Huizen, Kaltiainen, Johnson and Naomi Walser added singles. The Cowboys got a hat trick from Pete VandenDungen and two goals from Neil Gailey in the losing effort. Jinder Dhami and Hugh Small also scored, while Bruce Klaassen had four assists, and Gailey and Jamie Rigby had one apiece. The Warriors’ Ardie Sloat ended up on the winning side of the

goaltenders’ duel, allowing one fewer goal than his counterpart, Chris Alphonse. The semifinal on the previous Wednesday wasn’t as close, with the Cowboys defeating the Thunder 10-4. Bruce Klaassen had three goals for the Cowboys, Prangley added a pair, and Dhami, Gailey, Howie, Brent Collett and Scott Paziuk also scored. The Thunder got their scoring in the semifinal from VandenDungen, Johnson, Van Huizen and Chuck Seymour. In the year-end awards ceremony, Prangley received the inaugural Blair Pigeon Trophy as league MVP, Johnson was named Rookie of the Year, and Clarence Klassen was named Most Dedicated Player. Prangley finished the season with 46 goals and 16 assists for 62 points over 17 regular-season and playoff games, leading the league in all offensive categories. He was followed by Ben VandenDungen (37 goals and nine assists for 46 points), Pete VandenDungen (27-12-39), Van Huizen (17-13-30), and Bruce Klaassen (14-10-24).

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Mathieu Jung (right) will play for Team BC at the national field lacrosse championships beginning in late August, and Colton Lidstone (left) will play in the box tournament later this month. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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Two young lacrosse players are making sure the Cowichan Valley has representation in the national championships for both box and field lacrosse. At the end of this month, Colton Lidstone will head to Whitby, Ontario for the Canadian U16 box lacrosse championships. In late August, Mathieu Jung will head to Halifax with Team BC for the national U18 field lacrosse championships. This will be Lidstone’s first time with a provincial team after 12 years in the sport. After making the top 30 at the initial tryouts, be was informed in an interview with the head coach that he cracked the final roster. “It felt pretty good,” he said. “I was pretty surprised.” Lidstone played box lacrosse this summer with the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association’s midget A Thunder. In the fall, he will play field for the Mid Island Lightning as well as Claremont Secondary School, where he and Jung both attend the lacrosse academy. “It’s fun,” Lidstone said of Claremont. “There’s a lot of lacrosse.” Lidstone prefers box lacrosse to field, but he did try out for the U18 field lacrosse team, making the second round of cuts despite being two years younger than some other players. In early 2016

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he will be eligible for the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League’s draft of graduating midget players. Helping to make his trip to Ontario possible are some sponsors, including the Cowichan Valley Lacrosse Association and the Galley Grill in Shawnigan Lake. For Jung, this will be the second trip to the field lacrosse nationals after he helped B.C. to silver at the U16 tournament in Edmonton in 2014. “It’s a pretty good feeling, knowing you’re one of the best players at your position in B.C.,” he said. This being a return trip to the tryouts, Jung was feeling better about his chances. “I think there was a sense of confidence from having been there before,” he said. “My coach this year is the brother of my coach from last year, so we practiced with him a lot.” Even though he has been to nationals before, he’s anticipating the trip to Nova Scotia even more. “I’m more excited. I haven’t been past Ontario, so it will be nice to see that side of Canada,” he said. “Plus, we’ve got a good roster with quite a few guys committed to schools.” Some of those players will be heading to their new colleges and checking in right before they join Team BC in Nova Scotia. With any luck, Jung will be in that same boat next year, as he has set the firm goal of getting a scholarship before his Grade 12 year at Claremont is over.

Summer vacation doesn’t mean an end to the riding season for members of the Queen Margaret’s School equestrian team. Earlier this month, riders from the school brought home some major awards from the Westcoast Classic at Thunderbird Showpark in Langley. “Thunderbird Showpark continues to be one of our favourite venues to compete at,” QMS equestrian head coach Cheryl Keith said. “Our students and their horses feel comfortable on the course and really enjoy entering the arena each time. When a horse and their rider find that ‘zone,’ great results are bound to happen.” Grade 10 student Emily Cake won consistent ribbons on her mounts, Te Amo and Marlowe in the children’s jumpers, junior hunters and Mini CET Medal rounds. “Emily continues to develop nicely as a rider,” Keith said. “She displays confidence in the saddle and creates positive bonds with the horses she competes on.” Grade 12 rider Kassidy Keith rode Wallabee to victory in the Cobblestone Junior Amateur Hunter Derby and the CET Medal, and placed second in the McClay Medal. Keith also won the WHIS Medal overall on Crackerjack and was reserve champion in pre green hunter on Maplebrook’s Heaven, helping her to the High Point Jun-

Kassidy Keith suits up as Elsa from ‘frozen’ for the Just World Fundraiser Costume Class. [SUBMITTED] ior Equitation Award. Cake and Keith also teamed up with another rider to enter the Just World Fundraiser Costume Class. “The girls dressed up as characters of Frozen while they competed, and they won first place,” Cheryl Keith said. “That class is really fun, yet still competitive.” Coach Keith isn’t one to sit and watch while her students compete. She also took part in competition on Dreamscape Farm’s Farscape DSF, placing second in the Canadian Hunter Derby and earning reserve champion in the hunter 3’6 division.

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