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LADY OF THE LAKE CROWNED AT LAKE DAYS Lady of the Lake Megan Berry, centre, and princesses Ashley Vomacka and Emily Pastor deal with the emotions surrounding the crowning ceremony at Lake Days in Lake Cowichan last Saturday. After winning the annual pageant, the ladies will spend the next year as ambassadors of the community. For more photos from Lake Days, download the free Layar app and scan the page, or go to our website at www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Huge need has food bank in a panic MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

Carol Fuller is the manager of the Basket Society. [MIKE D’AMOUR/CITIZEN]

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The cupboards are nearly bare at the Cowichan Food Basket Society, a situation that’s causing anxiety at the organization that feeds more than 1,000 people — one third of whom are children — through its hamper program. “It’s not a case of are we going to be in a panic situation,” said Carol

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Fuller, manager of the CFBS. “We’re here, we are in a panic.” Fuller said cash donations are down 40 per cent from last year. “And we’re busier than ever — the need has gone up 22 per cent in the last two years,” she said. “Our new applicants, people who have never been in the system, is averaging about 17 people every month.”

The last couple of years have seen a marked downturn in donations and for the first time in a long time, CFBS is looking at running a deficit. To try and stay afloat, the society has cut some lean from the budget, but is now slicing straight into the marrow. “We’ve cut staff and shortened the others’ hours,” said Fuller.

“And now we’ve cut what we give in hampers.” The increased need and pressure on food banks is one that’s being felt across the province, said Laura Lansink, executive director of Food Banks BC, an organization that represents 93 British Columbia food banks. See Low minimum • page 9

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Kornelson takes own toilet paper to Dragon’s Den BAMBOO: Blended with cotton makes this a green product MIKE D’AMOUR CITIZEN

As a Cowichan Valley fire chief who investigated countless blazes, Brad Kornelson used to get to the bottom of things. It could be argued he’s doing the same now as the head of a truly environmentally friendly toilet paper company that could change what we use in our bathrooms. Kornelson, along with his partner, Victoria lawyer James Legh, are introducing Canadians to “treeless” toilet paper made from bamboo and cotton. It’s such an instant hit it won the 2013 Canadian Best Eco-Friendly Product Of The Year award — a prize bestowed by more than 6,500 consumer judges — and will appear on an upcoming episode of the CBC’s insanely popular Dragon’s Den, a television program that showcases Canadian inventions and products. Kornelson said he was looking to market a product a few years ago that was kind to the environment when he discovered bamboo TP. “I recognized the havoc the forest industry is playing on Mother Earth by cutting upwards of 27,000 trees a day,” said Kornelson, Shawnigan Lake’s former fire chief who still lives in the South Cowichan community. “I can see the clear cutting that’s going on right in my back yard.” Kornelson soon learned of an overseas manufacturer that was making toilet paper from bamboo. After a trip to China to

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check out the process, Kornelson and Legh formed True Earth Paper Earth Corp. and began marketing Silk’n Soft bathroom tissue. Silk’n Soft uses a proprietary and patented process of blending cotton — which is sourced from material left over from cloth production — into bamboo fibre. “It brings a lot of softness to the product, which gives the three-ply tissue a strong and soft quality,” said Kornelson, who speaks about his earth-friendly p r o d u c t w i t h o bv i o u s pride. “The bamboo we use is renewable and sustainable,” he said. It gets greener because the bamboo is actually hand-cut with machetes, and then hand-bombed onto trucks. Kornelson — an admitted “paper-over-roll” adherent — is quick to point out the herbicide-, pesticide- and fertilizer-free bamboo produces three to five times more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Further, bamboo consumes four to five times more carbon dioxide than the same-sized stand of trees would. “When you cut bamboo

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District looking for daycares for 4 schools SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

There will be no room for daycare at Drinkwater Elementary because of the recent reconfiguration, but School District 79 officials have requested expressions of interest from qualified childcare operators to provide similar services in four other elementary schools next year. “We’ve got openings at École Mt. Prevost, Discovery Elemen-

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tary, George Bonner Elementary and Duncan Elementary,” SD 79 Secretary-Treasurer Bob Harper confirmed Tuesday. Adam Clutchey, PAC President at École Duncan Elementary (soon to be École Mt. Prevost), and many other parents in his group had been worried the school shuffle would result in the loss of a daycare altogether. They were pleased to hear otherwise. “This is a huge step,” he said. “Without childcare we would have been lost because I don’t even think there are enough daycare facilities in the Valley to be able to accommodate all the kids that would have lost care not only at our school but all the other ones as well.” Clutchey said upwards of 85 parents have come to depend on Duncan Elementary’s childcare program and, while relieved they will have a similar place to send their kids at École Mt. Prevost, they are now on pins and needles about just who will run it. “We hope that the current two ladies who run the daycare are able to put in a bid and be able to run this one,” he said.

Officials are looking for daycare providers for four elementary schools in the district, while other daycares are being displaced. [CITIZEN FILE]

School district Secretary-Treasurer Bob Harper. [CITIZEN FILE]

The children have grown to love and trust the two women, Clutchey explained. “[The children] all look forward to coming before school and after school and joining in all the fun activities there are to offer, and to see the always-happy, smiling faces of the two excellent daycare ladies.” Whether parents get their wish

cies,” Harper explained. “Rather than just appointing somebody to be able to operate at that location, we wanted to open it up.” Operators have only until June 25 to submit their bids at the SD79 offices on Beverly Street. “The way we’ll structure the selection process is really [about] what kind of programming and what kind of service they can provide,” Harper said. “We’re not looking for a price bid…but we’re looking at what are you able to provide that will be of the most benefit to the students and future students that you would be providing that service to?”

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“All the infrastructure — cell phones, telephones, all of that stuff — we have is designed for day-to-day use, but history shows those systems do not stand up to major incidents.” LES DAWES, Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society

Dale Jones, of the Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society, sits at the controls of the club’s mobile command centre which will be a vital resource in the event of a local emergency. [MIKE D’AMOUR/CITIZEN]

to local governments. “A number of our members are a part of the CVRD’s emergency communications team,” said Dawes. Indeed, over the past year, the news has had many reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across Canada and the United States including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events worldwide.

This weekend, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with the Cowichan Valley’s ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about as hams across Canada and the USA hold public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities. This annual event — called Field Day — will see ham operators construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. More than 35,000 amateur radio operators across North America participated in last year’s event. Members of CVARS will be demonstrating amateur radio June 22 at Somenos Hall, 3248 Cowichan Valley Hwy. at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to see ham radio’s capabilities and to learn how to get their own Industry Canada radio licence before the next disaster strikes. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.cvars.com

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Some may say they’re just a bunch of hams, but they’re also the people you want in your corner during a disaster. They are the people who make up the Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Society — sometimes known as hams — and they’re inviting everyone in the Valley to come out this weekend to see how they operate. “It’s an international event where we all get together on the air at the same time for a day to show everyone the emergency capabilities amateur radios have,”

said Les Dawes of the CVRAS. The radios are vital during emergencies, said Dawes, because despite the Internet, cell phones and other modern communication devices, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark with no communications system intact. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fibre optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been amateur radio. “All the infrastructure — cell phones, telephones, all of that

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We can’t keep relying on food bank band-aid ost of us tend to think that food banks have always existed. And while it is true that there have always been hungry people, food banks themselves are actually a recent phenomenon, dating back only a few short decades. If you’ve ever spoken to anyone who was involved in starting a food bank in a community, you will likely have found that they thought it would only be a shortterm thing, too. Most thought they were setting up a temporary service that they would see conclude within their

lifetime. The reality has proven to be entirely different. Over time, more and more communities have had to set up food banks to get nourishment to hungry residents within their borders. We would be hard-pressed to name a community of any size that doesn’t now have a food bank. Within the Cowichan Valley alone there are at least four. The number of people the food bank feed has also increased at a rapid pace. With that increase has come a new demographic as well. Seniors and children (with their

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families) are a big part of food bank use, but so, increasingly, are the working poor. These are the folks who have jobs — full time jobs, even, or perhaps two or three jobs — but still can’t make ends meet because their wages are too low and their benefits non-existent. These are the folks who try to decide at the end of the month whether they can pay their rent or put food on the table, because they can’t afford to do both. Any unexpected crisis in their lives only deepens the problem. The stigma around using food banks also means that the num-

ber of people in need is probably greater than we even know. And there are those who are just on the cusp of needing the food bank, living one paycheque to the next, any lost wages or increased expenses just waiting to tip the delicate balance. Hunger in our communities is obviously a problem that is on the rise, no going away as those first food bank founders optimistically hoped. Food banks that depend entirely on the generosity of the community are not the ideal way to tackle this problem. They themselves are suffering

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from lack of funds, a problem that only get worse as more and more people dip across that line into poverty. While it is heartening to see the kindness and giving of those in our communities, as the numbers continue to mount this method of feeding folks cannot continue indefinitely. It is just putting a band-aid on a problem that is bigger than such an organization can hope to — or should have to — solve. Long term, we as a society must address the underlying issues. Or the numbers will just keep going up and up and up.

We need to hold politicians to account K. Beaumont describes a common frustration felt by many Canadians. Not all, because those now profiting only see benefits and view complainers as malcontents. High gas prices have stirred Beaumont to complain, demanding elected representatives do something. This unfortunately is a waste of effort. I want to comment on a couple of points made. Re: NAFTA. Canada is obliged to service U.S. needs ahead of its own domestic needs, hence the reason we sell oil to the States and import from the Middle East. Hard to believe but true. Read the fine print.

Re: asking government to intervene in reducing the cost of fuel is like asking a shopkeeper to charge less and take the loss out of his/her pocket. Governments rely heavily on taxes garnered from domestic fuel sales (auto and home). Much of that revenue is based on a percentage e.g. GST. Therefore, higher price, more revenue. Many politicians have raised this flag but quickly go silent. B.C. alone, under the guise of climate change, has added at least 15 cents to the price of a litre of gas. Ask yourself where does all that money go? A smart dog does not bite the hand that feeds it.

The real culprits in this fiasco are us, everyday citizens who believe casting a single ballot every four years is sufficient to abdicate responsibility regarding the management of our governments and our country. We allow the elected representatives to go off and never adequately account back to us for their privileged position. Between elections, none are personally held to account in public forums for their action or non action in carrying forward our values and concerns to the capitals. Instead they serve unknown, rarely named party elite that rule over their party. P. Sullivan Lake Cowichan

Response to letter dated June 4, 2013 from P. Foot in the Citizen. In answer to the question, “Is there not an undertaking to consult the public before towers are erected?” Answer: Yes. Well over a year ago we did our due diligence and advertised in the local papers for the required legal time to inform our members of our intention to consider the cell tower proposal. We then took the proposal to a formal meeting for our members to consider the proposal and vote on whether we should move forward or not. The members who did attend this meeting and who were informed voted to move forward. Delegates from Telus and Standard Land held an open meeting at the Eagles Hall which was also advertised in the local papers for the required amount of time, for any member of the public and also for our own members to attend. This meeting was specific to the proposed cell tower where you could ask questions of experts and find out exactly what you might have wanted to know. There were many hoops to go through and after more than a year all of the required legal steps have been completed in full. There are always going to be people on both sides of the fence in any situation but if you still have concerns about cell towers, the WHO (World Health Organization) can be researched online about their findings and conclusions about cellular towers. Al Woodcock, President Eagles Building Society For more letters to the editor go to www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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Government failing to protect Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oceans y office has received hundreds of emails from all around the region calling on the government to support a marine conservation area in the Georgia Strait. I had the chance to raise this issue during debate in the House on Bill S-15 which will create a national park on Sable Island and the waters surrounding it. Here is an edited version of that speech: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am going to turn to the West Coast, because although we have very different ecosystems, there are some commonalities. I want to start by pointing to a report by the Royal Society of Canada in 2009. CBC reported on this in 2012, and said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;An expert panel investigating the state of Canadian marine biodiversity has accused the government of failing to protect the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

oceans, leaving marine the country. They are life threatened and the instructive in terms nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ocean species of both the actions at risk.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; that have been taken It is talking about to protect these areas risk to Chinook saland the continuing mon, which, of course, risks. These are in the are iconic on the West context of what we Coast. It is related need to consider with COMMUNITY to national parks, regard to Sable Island. REPORT because these proI want to start with Jean Crowder tected areas provide the southern Strait of avenues for biodiversGeorgia. This is from a ity to flourish, and when we do Canadian Parks and Wilderness not do a good job of protecting Society report called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How Deep them, and we talk about things Did Canada Dare?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; One of the like potential exploratory drillinteresting things they did was ing for oil and gas, we start to rate these protected areas. In the wonder whether the priority is particular case of the Southern the protection of the environStrait of Georgia, the report says ment. The story went on to say: that progress has been signifiWhen we are talking about cant but conservation measures protected areas and national remain uncertain. parks, I want to give a couple It went on to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Although of examples from my area of Parks Canada and the B.C. gov-

ernment have been working on the feasibility study for over 10 years, it is still not completed. In the meantime, the Southern Strait of Georgia is open to intensive shipping and heavy recreational fishing use. While the Canadian and B.C. governments have agreed to proceed with the NMCA [the National Marine Conservation Area], no specific protection measures have yet been outlined. We are also concerned that a vaguely defined and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;phased approachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to establishment may be used, which would leave much of the area unprotected for years to come.â&#x20AC;? For the complete transcript of my speech, please go to my website at www.jeancrowder.ca Jean Crowder is the Member of Parliament for NanaimoCowichan: 250-746-4896.

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the pseudoscience designed to scare them. The real global food safety and health authorities are almost unanimous in their endorsement for the safety of GM crops and food. The American Association for the Advancement of Science stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moreover, the AAAS Board said, the World Health Organization, the American Medical Association, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the British Royal Society, and every other respected organization that has examined the

is that biotechnology, and in particular GMOs, are not per se more risky than e.g. conventional plant breeding technologies.â&#x20AC;? There are very good reasons why not to specifically label for GM content. The best are found by reading the American Medical Association report labeling bioengineered foods at www.amaassn.org/resources/doc/csaph/ a12-csaph2-bioengineeredfoods. pdf Read these reports.

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evidence has come to the same conclusion: consuming foods containing ingredients derived from GM crops is no riskier than consuming the same foods containing ingredients from crop plants modified by conventional plant improvement techniques.â&#x20AC;? Even the GMO skeptical European Union stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main conclusion to be drawn from the efforts of more than 130 research projects, covering a period of more than 25 years of research, and involving more than 500 independent research groups,

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together to inspire positive change. Arriving in Cowichan means she’s beyond the halfway point. “Cowichan Tribes is excited to welcome this inspirational group of individuals on their 535 kilometre run for suicide prevention across Vancouver Island,” said Chief Harvey Alphonse. “I raise my hands to Kelly Paul for following her dream of bringing a positive message of hope to

our youth and community members.” The stop in Cowichan also re-focuses the spotlight on an issue that has plagued the First Nation in recent years. A disturbing increase in suicide-related emergencies — which jumped from 105 in 2005 to 276 in 2010 — prompted Chief Alphonse and his council to declare a local state of emergency on May 8, 2012. The cluster of incidents involving those with serious mental health concerns was so overwhelming for Tribes staff that they sounded the alarm, broke the silence that often accompanies talk of suicide, and asked the greater community and both the provincial and federal governments for help. The Heliset Hale Marathoners will arrive at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre at approximately 12:30 p.m.

which has the Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association “Struttin’ our Stuff” this Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m., want to let people

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Performances by the Tzinqwa Dancers and Spirit Drummers and speeches from local leaders will help provide a warm welcome to Cowichan Territory for the Heliset Hale Marathon team on Saturday. Anchored by Kelly Paul, a member of the Tsartlip First Nation, the team is running from the northern end of Vancouver Island all the way to the south to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Paul’s brother committed suicide four years ago when he was just 17. Now she is trekking down the Island with a message of hope and encouragement. Along the way, Paul is visiting First Nation communities, high schools and middle schools t o s h a r e h e r f a m i ly ’s story and to connect with others as a way of growing

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Audition packages are now available at the Island Savings Centre box office, from Cathy Schmidt (cathygord@shaw.ca), or Georgie Weeks Heyd (beauty-works@shaw.ca). 1. Eliza Doolittle 2. Colonel Pickering 3. Mrs. Eynsford-Hill 4. Mrs. Higgins 5. Henry Higgins 6. Freddy Eynsford-Hill 7. Alfred P. Doolittle 8. Bartender 9. Harry – Doolittle’s drinking buddy 10. Jamie – Doolittle’s drinking buddy 11. Mrs. Pearce 12. Mrs. Hopkins 13. Prof. Zoltan Karpathy 14. A Bystander 15. First Cockney 16. Second Cockney 17. Third Cockney 18. Butler 19. Lord Boxington 20. Flower Girl

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Low minimum wage, high cost of housing leaving people hungry From page 1 “Since 2008, food bank use in our province is up 23 per cent,” she said. “Nearly 30 per cent — 29.5 — of all food bank users in B.C. are children.” A statistic that may surprise some is one per cent of food bank recipients in the province are homeless people, while about eight per cent of food bank users are seniors. “Many more simply won’t go because of the stigma they feel is attached to a food bank, pride or any number of reasons,” Lansink said. However, the reason most people do utilize food banks is obvious, she said. “They just don’t make enough money. When you work full time at a minimum wage job, even with two minimum wage earners with two kids, you will be under the poverty line.” The low minimum wage and high cost of housing is putting a financial strain on more and more people, Lansink said. “Too many people have to choose between paying rent or purchasing food for their family,” she said. Every year food banks in B.C. help about 100,000 people and for 7,000 of them, it’s the first time they have needed the help food banks are there to provide. “At the end of the month, the money’s gone and there’s still three or four days left until your payday and your kids need something to take to school,” Lansink said. Fuller said that’s one reason more people are pooling their meagre resources. “Most people are joining together because they have to,” she said. “We have one family here where 16 people are living in one house — you’ve got grandma, grandpa, aunts and uncles who are, for whatever reason, unemployed, and grandbabies and it goes on.” While the Food Basket struggles to find enough food to put in the approximately 500 hampers it needs every month, it is also seeing an increase in the numbers of folks who depend on the food kitchen for a daily meal. “We used to average 75 bowls of soup (with sandwich) a day,” Fuller said. “We’re up to more than 150 a day right now.”

The reality is, it costs thousands of dollars per month to keep the Cowichan Food Basket alive, no easy task given the Society receives no provincial or federal monetary support. The Food Basket needs cash donations and food, but particularly cash, said Fuller. “We need to have proper nutrition in the hampers, including protein and all the prices have gone up.” For example, hamburger has more than doubled in price for the Food Basket. “And our peanut butter, which is also good protein, has gone from $1.55 to $3 a pound,” said Fuller. Anyone who is in a position to help is asked to drop off donations at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, 5810 Garden St., in Duncan. Fuller can be reached at 250-746-1566, or by email at: cvbs@shaw.ca

Colleen Fuller, of the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, points to sparse supplies, not nearly enough to meet the demand of more than 1,000 hungry people who receive hampers every month. The society is asking for donations, particularly cash or protein-rich food. [MIKE D’AMOUR/CITIZEN]

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(The Chronicles is celebrating the 100th anniversary of this momentous day in the Lake’s history with a five-part series.) fter more than 10 years of stop-start (mostly stop), the Cowichan Leader was able to proclaim the inauguration of passenger rail service between Lake Cowichan and the E&N Mainline via Hayward Junction at the site of today’s Cowichan Commons. We pick up with the newspaper’s glowing account of that historic run of June 18, 1913: “..Leaving Duncan at 10:15 am, the train stopped twice — at Toby Siding at Tansor and later at Sahtlam — during its onehour journey to the lake terminus. During the trip the train passed two logging operations at work. Just beyond Sahtlam, the Island Lumber Company is shipping timber from their limits to the mill at Duncan. The other oper-

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No. 9 booted the Southbound back to town, in reverse mechanical failures of the “antiquated old cow catchers” used for locomotives. He was being polite. Raged the editor: “The whole outfit seems to be rotten. The engines are simply piles of junk held together with difficulty, which ought to have been relegated to the scrap heap at the latter end of the last century. The track is vile, the carriages are about as old and dirty as they could be, the lighting[?] of the trains is so bad it is impossible to read on the journey...” Did he think his carping would do any good? It hadn’t worked in the past: “...In the case of the E.&N., slight digs in the ribs did not serve to show that there was any life whatever in the officials — any more than there was in the engines. The only thing to wake them out of the comatose condition, into which they had fallen, was a jolly good kick. They will probably be sound asleep again in a few days, in which case we shall feel it incumbent upon us to administer another rousing kick.” A longtime Lake Cowichan resident “fondly” remembered the passenger coaches on the Lake run which were heated in winter by a small wood stove, the seats upholstered in red plush “and there was always a cloud of dust when you sat down on one”. At the urging of the Duncan Board of Trade mixed freight and passenger service to the Lake increased to thrice-weekly in the summer of 1922. When necessary, a small portable safe handled valuable shipments — accompanied by a mail clerk armed with a 10-shot automatic pistol. The Lake-bound mixed train left Duncan about 10:15 in the wake of the Northbound from Victoria. Officially designated the “No. 9” it was known by the racist term “Nigger Local” because of its passengers’ mixed racial origins. Upon return, the train entered the Mainline on the northbound “Y” at Hayward Junction (named for Capt. W.H. Hayward, longtime Valley MPP) then backed up the two miles to town. (Unlike at Lake Cowichan, the lack of a “Y” or turntable at Duncan made this routine necessary so that the engine would be heading the right way for the outbound trip.) As this put the locomotive and engineer at the tail end, a brakeman was positioned on the last car or caboose to blow an air whistle at each level crossing. If the Southbound, which had the right of way, were running late, the No. 9 often booted it back to town (in reverse, remember), leaving the Hayward telegraph operator to stall the overtaking “Superior” if necessary while No. 9 cleared the track. This years-long practice was discontinued when a reversing train struck a cow. Mishaps were all but inevitable. At the Lake Wye

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in October 1912, Alan Wilson, who’d worked his way up from water boy to engineer, felt his engine keeling over as the water-sodden grade collapsed. His fireman bailed out through the open window but Wilson stayed with the locomotive until it came to rest underwater and he was able to swim to shore, coated in oil. It was more embarrassing when a second locomotive did the same while trying to pull the first upright; it took a third engine to set things aright. By April 1925, it was reported that, “The business of hauling logs on the Cowichan Lake branch of the E.&N. Railway is slowly improving, indicating an increase in logging operations. Three trains are now working on this line. One engine, of a heavier type than has been used heretofore, which will haul three or four more cars at a time, is now in use and an effort is being made by Mr. C.G. Firth, agent in Duncan, to have more engines of this type stationed at Duncan to handle the heavy log traffic.” (To be continued)

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Have an audience with the queen at Theatre Straight from London, the Cowichan Theatre is presenting The Audience on the big screen Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Part of the National Theatre Live series, this show stars wellknown star of stage and screen Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II — a role she won an Academy Award for. The story of The Audience is described thusly: “For 60 years Elizabeth II has met each of her 12 Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace — a meeting like no other in British public life — it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. “The Audience breaks this contract of silence — and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron, each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board and a confessional – sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive.” For tickets, contact the Cowichan Ticket Centre at 250-748-7529 or go to www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca

Rock to preserve Shawnigan’s watershed The Shawnigan Residents Association is inviting everyone to Rock for the Water on June 15 at Kerry Park Recreation Centre. The event, which features the Smiley Band, is about having a great time with music and dan-

cing while helping raise money for the Clean Water Fund, which is dedicated to supporting legal action to make sure contaminated soil is not dumped in the Shawnigan Lake watershed. “The SRA values are centered on bringing our community together and working on a range of issues with impact the people of Shawnigan Lake,” said Garry Horwood, president of the SRA. “The SRA is committed to ensuring the protection of our watershed and our drinking water. Join us June 15 and support this important cause!” Tickets to the event are $25 and can be bought online at www. shawniganresidentsassociation. com, at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre, Shawnigan Coffee House, and Dewar McCarthy & Company.

Build something for Dad at the Forest Centre Dads and kids can look at vintage tractors, kids can build a gift for Dad, and watch the tractor parade and the slow tractor race at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan Sunday, June 16 — Father’s Day. The Vintage Machinery Society presents their annual Father’s Day Tractor Show, which is expected to draw participants from all over Vancouver Island. “Everyone with old tractors is invited to the museum. This year we’re expecting tractors from Nanaimo, Courtenay and Campbell River, and the event continues to grow every year,” said Geoff Hopps, event organizer.

The tractor show at the Forest Discovery Centre is always a popular event for Father’s Day. [CITIZEN FILE] Adding to the fun this year is the Home Depot-sponsored Fathers Day Gift Building event. “There a few different kids’ projects to choose from, but there is only one project per family to be built while supplies last. It’s a fun team building project for the whole family,” said Anthony Bone, manager of the BC Forest Discovery Centre. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the tractor show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the tractor parade takes place at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., the slow tractor race is at 1:30 p.m., and awards will be presented at 2 p.m. For more information call the Centre at 250-715-1113 or visit www.bcforestdiscoverycentre. com

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ones who get to define what local means, not the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. We can find so much of what we want to eat right here in the Cowichan Valley if we just ask.” The idea behind the challenge is to get people thinking about improving food security on Vancouver Island, supporting local food producers and thinking about the carbon footprint of food that is shipped long distances. “Many Cowichan residents have been taking steps to eating more local food,” says Transition Cowichan’s Jane Kilthei. “The Challenge is a chance to take the plunge and see we can source all that we eat for 24 hours as close to home as possible. June is a great time to give it a try. We’ve got the Saturday market in Duncan, lots of farm gate sales, shops and restaurants that feature local fare, and many of our own back yards producing food.” Cowichan residents can sign up for the Eat Local Challenge on the Transition Cowichan Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ events/381356095314847/, or sign a pledge sheet at Cowichan Green Community. On the evening of June 18 everyone is invited to bring a locally sourced dish to the potluck meal that is part of Cowichan Green Community’s annual general meeting which runs from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Duncan. Javan Bernakevitch of Permaculture BC is the guest speaker. Admission is by donation. Andrea Rondeau, Citizen

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Liz passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2013 at Cerwydden Care in Duncan, BC. Predeceased by her husband Doug. Lovingly remembered and forever missed by her son Robert (Thelma); grandsons Doug, Ted and Glen; four greatgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister Caroline (Ralph) Cleasby; nieces and nephews. Liz was the first woman in BC to have a Class 1 driver’s license and drove bus for many years carrying school children, miners and loggers. During the war she was an ambulance driver. After the war Liz and Doug moved to the Queen Charlotte Islands where they lived for 23 years. Liz enjoyed fishing and won many derbies. Liz was a member of the Senior Centre and liked to take many of their bus trips. She was very active and kept busy, bowling, playing cards and spending time with family. Thank you to the staff at Cerwydden Care, The Meadows and her doctor Ann Thompson. A celebration of Liz’s life will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel Arbor Reception Centre, 187 Trunk Road in Duncan on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca Truly a great lady, she will be missed.

Jan passed away peacefully due to cancer. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 40 years, Gerry, and children Scott (Lee), Janette (Mark and Dale (Nora) and her grandchildren, Jared, Shawn, Shannon, Ryan, Nicole and Natalie. Jan also leaves her sister, Shirley in England and her brother, Eric in France. Jan was born in Barry, South Wales and immigrated to Canada at age 18 where she originally settled in Montreal. Over the years she lived in Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Saskatoon, St. Catherines, Welland, Mississauga, Milton, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie. Before she married Jan loved to travel and lived in South America for awhile and back-packed for six months throughout Europe. Six years ago Gerry and Jan decided to leave the harsh winters of Fort Erie, Ontario and decided to spend the rest of their retirement years on Vancouver Island where they eventually built their dream home on the waterfront in Chemainus. Jan worked most of her working life in the health field. Early in her career she was self-employed as a Nutritional Consultant. For a time she was District Manager for Health & Welfare Canada in Saskatoon. Jan will be remembered as a caring person and a loyal friend and above all a devoted wife and mother. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Manhas for going above and beyond for Jan. Also warmest thank you to Staff of VIHA Home Support, Particularly Stephanie, Jan, Emily, Janice and Gidget as well as the Cowichan Valley Hospice especially Vanessa, Heather and Shelley for standing vigils with Jan In lieu of flowers, one may choose to make a donation to a charity of their own choice. Cremation has already taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Part-Time Opportunities Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan is currently accepting applications for the following positions. PART-TIME COOK MUSIC TEACHER SENIOR DRAMA TEACHER For full details on these positions and how you can apply, visit us at www.qms.bc.ca and click on “Employment”. 271453

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A temporary, part time Human Resources Assistant position is available at the CVRD, for up to one year in duration, primarily providing payroll support in the Human Resources Division. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic individual with highly developed interpersonal skills complimented by strong analytical/ mathematical aptitude and proficient computer skills who can work with speed, accuracy and discretion. If you have experience with payroll and administrative work, preferably in a local government or human resources setting, consider joining our team. The CVRD offers an exceptional team environment and competitive salary and benefits package. Please visit our website for complete details including qualification requirements and application instructions. www.cvrd.bc.ca 272530

AUTOMOTIVE

ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES CO-OP STUDENT FALL of 2013 COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (TEMPORARY, CO-OP STUDENT)

Are you enrolled in community/regional planning or an environmental management program and looking for work experience as part of your co-op education program? The Environmental Initiatives Division at the CVRD is looking for a co-op student to begin in September 2013. The focus will be on the development of a Regional Sustainability and Climate Action Plan and specific projects related to sustainability or climate resilience. Visit the CVRD website for full details on this employment opportunity. www.cvrd.bc.ca 272303

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2001 HIGHLANDER 4x4. Island driven, good condition. $7500. 250-715-0701. 272528

’99 CHEV BLAZER 2005 Chev malibu LS. 23,000km’s. Runs 163000kms. V6 auto, well. $2500. obo. P/S, P/B. $4900.00. 250-210-6985. 272336 Trade 250-597-1092. 271611

ORCA SAND & GRAVEL LP We will soon be VISITING YOUR TOWN to conduct interviews with LOSS PREVENTION COORDINATORS for work at our mine near Port MacNeill on Vancouver Island. Orca Sand & Gravel is a division of Polaris Minerals [http:/ /www.polarmin.com/; TSX:PLS] of Vancouver, BC. Our primary customers are in California and Hawaii; our product is delivered by ship from our deep sea terminal at the quarry site. ————————————————————————————————

Sports Utilities & 4 Wheel Drive

2006 SMART Lady driven 3-cylinder diesel, 6-speed transmission. Passion model, all options. 69,000kms. 70 miles/ gallon, private sale. $6750.00. 250-743-3199. gzucht@shaw.ca 272376

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2008 Palomino 'Fullsize' pop-up camper, 'like new', $16,300 (new)/ $7,000. 2003 Dodge 2500 'SLE', Diesel, $70,000 (new)/$14,000. Very nice! 250-745-3700. 272513

One call does it all...

LOSS PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Summer Fun! Advertise Your Upcoming Event in the Classiﬁeds

250.748.2666 250-737-2527

This key management position is responsible for leading the mine’s health, safety, training and environmental responsibilities. The successful candidate for this position is, or will have the demonstrated ability and drive to become, a loss prevention professional. The LOSS PREVENTION COORDINATOR reports to the Mine Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES » Employee Safety: Develop/deliver initiatives that ensure safe work practices; Ensure compliance with the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC; Oversee Mine Rescue Team » Environment: Manage environmental program in strict compliance with Environmental Management System; Develop/deliver work practices related to environmental monitoring and compliance » General: Supervise the Mine Trainer; Manage site security (MARSEC)

05 CHEV Cavilier 2Dr. 91k’s. 4cyl, 5-speed. 250-597-1092.

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EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS » Demonstrated personal commitment to safe work practices in a mining environment » Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC » Verbal, written and computer literacy COMPENSATION: This position offers a very competitive salary plus a full benefit package Visit www.polarmin.ca to view the full posting and job description CONTACT: Linda Dill, Mine Manager – [cell] 250-230-0845 or ldill@orcasand.ca —————————————————————————————————— Give us a call or send us your resume. Short listed candidates will be contacted. WE WILL COME TO YOU FOR THE INTERVIEW! 272545

$56,900 OBO · Holiday Rambler Augusta 2011. 9000k, mint condition, fully equipped, Navstar, warranty. 250-737-1069 Duncan. 271845

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Merchandise Wanted DO YOU HAVE UNWANTED FIREARMS?

I will buy your guns. I am honest, discreet and pay fair prices. Please call to arrange an appraisal. Call Steve: 250-746-0754 or 250-701-2231 (Cell) 271904

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Crafts, Fairs, etc.

Appliances For Sale & Wanted

11 CU.FT upright deep freeze $200. white 22cu.ft fridge $300. White 17cu.ft. fridge $200. White 30' range $150. Almond 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; range $100. Kenmore washer/dryer $300. Amana washer $200. G.E. dryer $150. Inglis dryer $100. GE built-in dishwasher $125. and more! 6-month warranty on all appliances. Call Greg: 250-246-9859.

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Firewood

A A A Quality firewood guaranteed. $225/cord. Call 746-0105 or 732-6163 271851

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Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FIR FIREWOOD All loads guaranteed 272650 and cut under legal contract. Well Seasoned Split 1 cord $190 Split 2 cords $375 2 cord rounds $300 includes delivery. Log truck loads. Apartments & 271787 Limited supply. Condos For Sale Order now. Giveaways 250-749-4112 ESTATE SALE 272493 Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condo. WANTED Yellow and 2Bdrm, 2Bath, green boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mountain 5-appliances, in-suite bike. 250-732-0644. 272417 laundry. Top floor with 2-balconies and Articles For Sale south-west vista. Great location in a well-run adult building. Walk to everything. Reduced to 134,900. obo. 250-743-2174.

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COMMUNITY FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW On Saturday June 15th 2013 Mill Bay Garden Club presents the 66th Annual Community Flower and Garden Show which is a great event that is of interest to all. This easy -to-enter show is open to gardeners of all ages and experience. We have volunteers on hand to help you select the correct class and give advice on displaying your flowers. The show includes over 70 classes from Cut Flowers through Seedlings, Potted Plants, Vegetables & Herbs to Flower Arrangements. Pick up an Exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program with a list of classes at Buckerfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Thrifty Foods in the Floral Department, Country Grocer, Laughing Llama, Dinterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery or download from the Mill Bay website: www.millbaygardenclub.com. For the early birds the show starts with a Rotary Pancake Breakfast at 8.00 am, with the Grounds and Flower Show Exhibition opening at 9.00am. Included in the show are Plant Sales, Commercial Plant Vendors, Garden Accessories and a large Silent Auction. The Master Gardeners will be there to help solve your garden queries and the Lake Bay Hill Ladies Auxiliary will be serving their delicious Strawberry Teas This is one of the Mill Bay Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights of the year. It is so easy to enter. Just wander through your garden the evening before and pick your best flowers. Check the exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brochure and enter the correct number of flowers for that class. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got it - flaunt it! Please come out and show your support at the Cobble Hill Hall, Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill. 250-733-2268 fishface1@gmail.com http://www.millbaygardenclub.com/flower_a nd_garden_show_june_15th

Furniture For Sale & Wanted

MOVING SALE All Must Go By Monday! Livingroom, Dining room & Bedroom Furniture. Very reasonable. 250-743-5113.

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10 Acres of

OKANAGAN VIEW PROPERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FOR SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Located 6 km from Penticton Hospital on the eastern hillsides above the city. Numerous building sites with view to the north up Okanagan Lake. One of the few remaining 10 acre country residential parcels that has not been developed. On paved road with power to the lot line. For sale by owner at only

289,000

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LOST Red therapy ROCK STARS & dog vest. Possibly CHEEKY MONKEYS Trunk Rd., Silver D o g d a y c a r e a n d Bridge, Marchmont boarding, Honeymoon Rd., McAdam Park Bay, reasonable rates. areas. 250-709-7195. 272332

MAPLE GROVE APARTMENT 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd

To view call 250-710-7515 or 748-3412 www.meicorproperty.com 271331

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd Clean 1 & 2 bdrm unit. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quite, well maintained building with elevator and sauna. Close to schools and hospital. Pet friendly.

To view call 250-710-7515 or 748-3412. www.meicorproperty.com 271332

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FOODSAFE COURSES Level-One. Saturday, June 29 & July 27 $65/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Call (250)746-4154 to register. www.saferfood.ca 271848

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COUNTRYWIDE VILLAGE REALTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION 145 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC. PHONE: 250-749-6660 TOLL FREE: 1-800-729-3246 $650 - 2Bdrm condo - #36 - 211 Madill Rd., Lake Cowichan. Clean suite in well managed strata. Lower floor, small back yard, washer/ dryer, no smoking. $725 - 3Bdrm Â˝ duplex - 231 North Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan. Close to town, fenced back yard, single car garage, dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer & dryer provided. No smoking & pet on approval. $835 - 2Bdrm house - 150 Cowichan Ave. E., Lake Cowichan. Fenced back yard, fridge, stove, washer & dryer, plus wood heater. $850 - 3Bdrm/2Bath townhouse - #21 - 215 Madill Rd., Lake Cowichan. Quiet, popular strata with all appliances provided. Patio - no smoking & no pets. $850 - 3Bdrm unit - #3 - 272 South Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan. Large two storey unit in triplex with workshop.

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$900 - 2Bdrm home (possibly more downstairs) - 8 North Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan. Cottage style home with fenced backyard & indoor garage. Washer & dryer, pet upon approval.

Houses To Rent Unfurnished

AVAILABLE in 5-Unit Complex on Wharncliffe Rd. 3Bdrm, 1.5Bath, W/D. Fenced Small garden w/patio. $1200/mo. +some utilities. Well maintained. Pets considered. 250-701-7217. 271896

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Accommodation Wanted

LOOKING for responsible person who is willing to trade private living quarters in Maple Bay home for P/T Nanny work. Jackie: 250-732-3601. 272211

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Apartments Unfurnished

2 and 3 bdrm units. Heat and hot water included. Family orientated. Clean and quiet. Renovated units. Indoor pet welcome. On site laundry facilities.

EDUCATION Career Development & Schools

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Fenced-acreage. Comfy beds, no kennels. www.boardingmydog.com 1-250-932-3007.

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EVERGREEN PLACE â&#x20AC;˘ Friendly management â&#x20AC;˘ special bonus for good tenants. To view call:

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LAKE COWICHAN Roomy, Bright, 1 bdrm, recent renos, new bamboo floors, walk-in closet, near town, in-suite laundry, DW, balcony w/mntn view. N/S, N/Ps. Refs required. $650/mo + hydro. 250-882-3149 272696

ADULT BUILDING IN CHEMAINUS Available Immed. 1Bdrm $625/mo. Heat & hot water incl. No smoking. Small pet ok.

250-709-2765 271430

DUNCAN Large (950 sq.ft.), bright 2Bdrm. Exellent loction, quiet building, level entry. Heat/ hot water/parking included. Small pet considered. $800/mo. 250-246-1457 250-416-1457 271941

CHEMAINUS 1Bdrm, new carpets and paint. Available now. N/P, N/S. $650./mo. 250-246-1399. 272360

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1BDRM N/S, small well behaved pet ok, Sea view/garden views, fireplace. Cherry Point area. $700/mo. utilities, internet and shared laundry included. Available Now. 250-889-1140/ 250-733-2560/msg. 271551

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COBBLE HILL 3Bdrm, den, large carport, garage w/shop on fenced 1.46acres. Parklike yard, house beautifully updated w/many extras. $385,000. 250-743-6084. 272690

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Houses To Rent Unfurnished

#40 - 102 Stanley Rd. $700./mo. 1Bdrm and Den in the heart of town, overlooking the Park and the River. This upstairs unit is very nice and has lots of deck area which wraps around the entire living area. 2 Baths, lots of closets, W/D, N/S, N/P. Room to rent shared River house $500./mo. includes, long didtance phone, hydro, cable & Internet. 10351 Youbou Road $850./mo. 3Bdrm rancher with garage. 147 Sahtlam $800./mo. 2Bdrm basement house. RE/MAX of Lake Cowichan 81 Cowichan Lake Rd. Lake Cowichan, BC Phone Sandy 250-749-6000 271860

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BEAUTIFUL large apartment available now for working person. $865/mo. includes everything except internet/telephone. N/S, N/P. 6-appliances. Large windows/kitchen. You have to see it to believe it. 250-715-0666 Days, 250-715-8576 Eves.

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2BDRM BASEMENT N/S, N/P. Close to all amenities. $750/mo. includes all utilities. Avail. June 1. 250-246-8048 250-748-1855. 272616

GARAGE SALES

CONDO CONTENTS SALE UPPER 2Bdrm suite and LOWER 1Bdrm Sat, June 15, 9am-2pm, #106 - 231 McKinstry suite available. Separ- Rd, back door. Everything must go! 272573 ate fenced yards, pet friendly, utilities inc. 2 FAMILY MOVING SALE Off Lane Rd. Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16 Call 250-701-7483. â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 8:30 am - 2:00 pm â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 272498 6329 & 1707 Westlock Rd. 272378

PERSONALS

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE, nice 2bdrm above ground, separate entrance, large kitchen, W/D, NP/NS, family neighbourhood Avail. immediately, pictures available $800. 250-516-8276. 271353

DUNCAN Bachelor. Clean, quiet, bright. private level-entry. Walk to downtown. $575/mo. includes utilities, laundry, satelite TV, WiFi. N/S, N/P. 250-746-1844.

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE 2bdrm above ground, 1150sqft, utilities included, $950/mo. N/S, N/P. W/D. Available July 1. 250-715-6951. 272576

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Household, Marine, RV, auto, camping, tools, etc. etc. Please respect the start time.

For Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, a collection of BBQ Smokers, accessories, tools, turkey cookers, grills, books, a kamado and more. Saturday, June 15, 8:00am 2576 Mill Bay Rd., Mill Bay.

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HUGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 15, 9am-1pm 1447 Algonkin Rd., Properties 272711

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Collectibles, excellent golf equip, housewares & tools. 272538

Swap Meet At Cedar Community Hall Every Sunday 8am-1:30pm 2388 Cedar Rd Household items, books, tools, plants, baking and more! For table information (250)245-3460.

Household items, washer & dryer, baby clothes, asst tools, baking and more. 272504

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YARD SALE Saturday, June 15, 9am-3pm 301 Dogwood Ave., off Government Party Lite items, kids stuff, furniture and more.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 15 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 9 am - 3 pm 1116 Cheeke Rd. Fibreglass row boat, furniture, household items

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BETA SIGMA PHI GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 15 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 9am - 2 pm 480 Pine St. Proceeds to bursary fund.

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1912 Deborah (off Francis St) Saturday, June 15 â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Lots of items to choose from! All proceeds go to charity.

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FATHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY MOVING & GARAGE SALE Sunday, June 16, 9am-3pm 1821 Escarpment Way Dining room suite, tv stand, end tables, comic books, dolls and much much more. 272404

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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 15, 9am-3pm 1114 Hutchinson Rd. (corner of TCH & Hutchinson) NFL Jerseys (new $20), Barbie dolls $10, carved mahogany exterior doors.

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Dynamics cash in at Delta Invitational KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Duncan Dynamics gymnasts brought home more than just medals and ribbons from the Delta Invitational in late May. They also collected some cold, hard cash to put toward their future endeavours. Nine Dynamics athletes attended the event, which attracted gymnasts from across B.C. and Washington state, and from as far away as New Brunswick. Both Tyro gymnasts, Trystinna Bailey and Keerstin Arden, earned ribbons in all of their events. In Level 3, Bailey finished seventh on bars and beam, ninth on vault, 10th on floor and sixth all-around, and in Level 4, Arden placed fifth on beam, sixth on vault, sixth on floor, eighth on bars and eighth all-around. The Novice gymnasts also fared well, with Rebeca Bailey placing ninth on beam and 10th on vault, and Chelsea Kaye finishing in ninth on vault and floor in Level 3. In Level 4, Samantha Johnson earned silver on beam, bronze on vault and floor, sixth place on bars and bronze all-around. The Delta meet also includes a Cash & Carry Cup portion for Level 5 and national-level gymnasts, who can earn scholar-

Big winner Samantha Johnson. [SUBMITTED] ships toward their training. More than 20 gymnasts competed for over $6,000 in prize money, including Dynamics Hayley Baker, Coral Strugnell and Darby McIntyre. McIntyre won gold on the floor for a $300 scholarship and Strugnell took silver on the floor for a $125 scholarship. Baker was the big winner on the day, claiming gold on bars and silver on vault for a total of $500. Micaylla Broadway also in attendance and competed, but was not eligible to win scholarship money as a member of Team BC bound for the upcoming national championships.

Stingrays splash into long course season KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Duncan Stingrays sent 29 swimmers to the Nanaimo Riptides Spring Sprint late last month, including eight who were making their debut in long course competition. Jotei Browne, Cate Cochrane, Jared Darbyshire, Heidi Doner, Frederika Ionescu, Randi Robertson, Ava Smith and Mya Smith all hit the big pool for the first time. Of the 21 long course “veterans,” 15 recorded personal bests in 100 per cent of their races: Jamie Bell, Mathias Bell, Jessica Castle, Oliver Castle, Olin Dahlstrom, Lalaine Gower, Cecilia Johnson, Kayla Laberge, Haakon Koyote, Megan Lewis, James Ogihara-Kertz, Malia Prystupa, Montana Prystupa, Tess VanNieuwkerk and Connor Wardrop. Olivia Campbell, Rosie Lee, Desirae

Ridenour and Kealey Scott each had personal bests in all but one of their events, and Savanah Van Nieuwkerk had five PBs and Sabrina Willsey had four. Many of the experienced swimmers used the first long course event of the season to try out new events, including Jamie Bell, who tested six new races, and Olin Dahlstrom, who tried five. Dahlstrom also earned his first-ever regional AAA qualifying time in the 50m freestyle, one of many swimmers who made their first jumps to the next level. Browne picked up her first-ever provincial AA qualifier in the 50m free, Laberge had an AA qualifier in the 100m backstroke, and Scott captured AA qualifying times in the 100m and 200m breaststroke and 200m fly. Making Scott’s achievements more impressive is the fact that it was her first time racing in those two 200m events.

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Cowichan Valley lacrosse teams don’t often compete at the A1 level — the highest in the province — but the Pacific Homes midget A Thunder showed that they belong there, unquestionably, by beating the host team in the final of the Trevor Wingrove Memorial Tournament in Coquitlam last weekend. “People rank it as one of the most prestigious tournaments year after year,” said Thunder head coach Lorne Winship. “I’m very proud of our guys being able to compete, much less for beating Coquitlam in the gold medal game.” Until that final, Coquitlam had gone undefeated all season, including an 8-1 win over Cowichan in the round robin of the Wingrove tournament. “Our guys were super excited to be in the gold medal game,” said Winship. “But maybe not with too high expectations.” Coquitlam jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period of the final, but Cowichan tied things up in the second on goals by Braylon Lumb, and Colin Winship, who stole the ball on defence and ran the length of the floor to score on a breakaway. Captain Tyson Black gave the Thunder the lead, but Coquitlam tied the score before the middle frame was over. With just over six minutes left on the clock, game MVP Lumb scored his second, and Cowichan tightened up their defence to hang on to the lead. “Our defence was tremendous,” said Lorne Winship. “Our leaders led, and our role players played unbelievably.” After the round-robin defeat, which Winship said even Coquitlam players acknowledged wasn’t as lopsided as the score indicated, the Thunder adapted their game specifically for Coquitlam. “It was just about defensively clogging up the middle and not allowing them to cut

“I’m very proud of our guys being able to compete, much less for beating Coquitlam in the gold medal game.” LORNE WINSHIP, midget A1 Thunder head coach

through like they had in the first game,” said Winship. The Thunder started the tournament on Friday evening with a one-sided win of their own, beating the Calgary Axemen 13-1. A one-goal, one-assist performance netted game MVP honours for Liam Clinging. It was on Saturday morning that Cowichan faced the host Adanacs, the topranked team on the Mainland and a big, disciplined squad. Coquitlam led 6-0 before Colin Winship finally got his team on the board, and the Adanacs added two more after that. Tyler Glanfield was named game MVP for his tenacious defence. Cowichan wrapped up the round robin against Langley, and opened up a 5-1 lead in the first period on three goals by game MVP Brandon (Skippy) Corby and one each by Colin Winship and Mitchell Page. Black, Lumb and Mathieu Jung also scored as the Thunder rolled to an 8-5 victory. Finishing second in their pool, Cowichan moved to a semifinal crossover game against their Island rivals, Juan de Fuca. The spirited match led to 21 penalty minutes for JDF and 16 for Cowichan, and a 3-2 victory for the Thunder, who got hat tricks from Lumb and Taylor Martin, and one goal each from Colin Winship and Chris Branting. Goalie Apollo Claxton was named game MVP in the semifinal, and at the end of the tournament received the Trevor Wingrove Most Inspirational Player award.

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CeeVacs Jaguars athlete Kara Labelle soars to bronze in the 14-year-old girls high jump at the Garriock Track and Field Meet. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Jaguars sink their claws into gold at Garriock track meet KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Track and field clubs from across Vancouver Island and the Mainland converged on the Cowichan Sportsplex last weekend for the annual Garriock Track and Field Meet. The event wasn’t as large as last year’s, when the Garriock served as the Zone 6 trials for the BC Summer Games, and many clubs, including the host CeeVacs Jaguars, had athletes at the Canada Summer Games trials on the Mainland, but the meet was still sizable. The weather, Jaguars president Jim Broere noted, was spectacular, and the local athletes performed exceptionally well. “The highlights were just excellent results, in all age groups and both track and field events,” said Broere. “We have a diverse group of athletes.” The CeeVacs collected a huge haul of medals, including more than three dozen first-place results. Madeline Starr came away with six gold medals, winning the nineyear-old girls 60m, 100m and 600m runs, the 60m hurdles, and high jump and long jump. Other multiple gold medallists included Madelyn Pollock in the 12-year-old girls 100m dash and 80m hurdles, Taryn Smiley in the 16-17 women’s 100m and 200m, Mary-Kate Cross in the

18-19 women’s 100m and 200m, Sophie Paisley in the 14-year-old girls 80m hurdles and high jump, Ben Williams in the 15-year-old boys high jump and triple jump, and Reid Brighton in the 10-yearold boys discus and shot put. Four more Jaguars earned gold in the 100m: Denise Roy in the 14-year-old girls race, Casey Heyd in the 15-year-old girls event, Torren Kaiser in the 11-year-old boys group, and Austin Palou in the 1819 men’s race. Other gold medals on the track were won by Luke Handel in the 13-year-old boys 300m, Madison Barron in the nine-year-old girls 1000m, Hugh Rimmer in the 11year-old boys 1000m, Emerald White in the 13-year-old girls 2000m, Jerek Postuk in the 14year-old boys 2000m, Sam Postuk in the 14-year-old boys 1500m race walk, Birkley Anderson in the 11-year-old girls 60m hurdles, and Kabir Bellerose in the 16-17 men’s 300m hurdles. In field events, the Jaguars got gold from Emma Starr in the 13-year-old girls high jump, Ben Rossouw in the 10-year-old boys long jump, Liam Lindsay in the 16-17 men’s long jump, Kain Melchior in the 16-17 men’s triple jump, James Ogihara-Kertz in the 14-year-old boys discus, Reece Fougner-Rukus in the 11-year-old girls shot put, and Elijah Barron in the nine-year-old boys shot put.

Perhaps taking inspiration from the shutdown defence of their pee wee brethren, the pre-atom Cowichan Bulldogs earned their first shutout of the spring football season last Sunday, downing the Sooke Seahawks 26-0. It took just two plays for the Bulldogs to get on the board, as strategic blocks by Santiago Erding and Eston Canning opened the field for Jaxson Jones to score. When Sooke got the ball, the Cowichan defence took care of things quickly, thanks to two backfield tackles by nose tackle Brock Lamont, each for a loss of yards. The Bulldogs added their second touchdown late in the second quarter when running back Cyrus Upshaw spotted a hole and made his way to the end zone. “Throughout the first half, the offence and defence were both very effective,” said Cowichan coach Devon Lawrence. Sooke made a big push for points in the second half, but tackles by Sawyer Ellison and Kaylum Billings allowed the defence to keep the shutout going. Treyton McCuaig-Jones made a run through the Seahawks defence to add another touchdown, and running back Baily Lamont scored his first major of the season on a reverse play. The atom Bulldogs played a “near technically perfect game” in the words of coach Jeff McDonald, as they doubled the Seahawks 28-14 in a pivotal match.

“The players came to play Sooke and play they did,” said McDonald. “With playoff berths on the line, as well as the excitement of the last regular season game.” Last time the teams met, the Seahawks prevailed by a single touchdown, but the Bulldogs weren’t going to let that happen again. “While Sooke came on strong and played a great game it was a Bulldog day,” said the coach. Sooke scored first and added a two-point convert, but Cowichan answered back on a play involving Gavin Swanson and quarterback Cameron Wright. The Bulldogs defence pressured the Sooke backfield and prevented the Seahawks from making any gains. Cowichan scored another touchdown, but Sooke responded, and the score was knotted at 14-14 at halftime. The defensive line continued its strong play after the break as the Bulldogs dominated the second half. Liam Hennig, Dylan Taylor and Ethan Giles led the way, forcing the Seahawks offence to hurry. The Cowichan offensive line cleared the way for both the passing and running game, with outstanding performances by Alexis Belton and Ethan Giles. With the regular season finished, both the pre-atom and atom Bulldogs finished fifth in their league and have a bye to the Silver Cup finals in Langford on June 22. The pee wees placed third in their league, and will face the Westshore Warriors this Sunday, with the winner playing for the Gold Cup on June 23. Fall football registration is now open. More information can be found at cowichanfootball.com

Bantam B Thunder claim bronze in Nanaimo KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The bantam B Cowichan Thunder came home from a tournament in Nanaimo last weekend with the silver medal. Cowichan went through the round-robin portion of the tournament, beginning with an 8-5 win over the Nanaimo Timbermen on Friday evening. Eight different players scored for Cowichan: Caleb Nordstrom, Will Wright, Rhys Mazurenko, Michael Shepherd, Brayden Grantham, Parker Teufel and Gavin Spencer. Wright added a pair of assists. Early Saturday morning, the Thunder crushed Oceanside 11-2, backstopped by an outstanding performance by goalie Zander Cozine. Scoring star Wright had a hat trick, Nordstrom and Parker Teufel had two goals apiece, and Spencer, Shepherd, Grantham and Jarvis Rush contributed singles. In their third and final round-robin game, Cowichan tripled Juan de Fuca 9-3. Cozine held his ground in net once again, while Grantham scored

four times, Teufel hit the net twice, and Negard, Mazurenko and Nordstrom had one goal each. It wasn’t until the final, against the Comox Valley Wild, that the Thunder ran into trouble. That game ended in a 13-8 win for Comox. Gavin Spencer and Brayden Grantham each scored twice in the final, while Seth Negaard, Clayton Raphael, Rhys Mazurenko and Brady Williams had singles. Michael Shepherd finished with four assists, and Will Wright had two. Cowichan’s game MVPs were Sam Baxter, Shepherd, Grantham and Seth Negaard. Nordstrom, Mazurenko and Baxter received Most Sportsmanlike Player awards.

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V.I. Raiders coach Snoop Blokker works with the midget Bulldogs receivers during last weekend’s preseason camp. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Bulldogs camp out at Cow High KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

It might seem like a long time until the fall football season begins, but with camp in July and preseason games in August, it’s closer than it appears. Hoping to build off a fantastic 2012 season, the midget Bulldogs held their first camp of the season at Cowichan Secondary School last weekend. With many players unable to attend due to other commitments, and a wealth of coaches, the numbers were nearly equal. “It was a great camp, even with the low turn of players,” said midget head coach Opie Williams. The list of guest coaches was lengthy. Several bantam Bulldogs coaches joined Williams and the midget Bulldogs coaching staff of Mike Caljouw, Brian Scott, Ross McCauley, J.P. Sterling and Jeff McDonald. Also on board were Dave Boyd, a former Cowichan player who went on to star at running back for the University of

British Columbia Thunderbirds; Nick Bynkoski, a former Bulldog now starting at quarterback for Fayetteville State University in North Carolina; and former B.C. Lions offensive lineman Peter Wilson. Matthew (Snoop) Blokker brought down several players from the Vancouver Island Raiders. Current Raider and former Bulldog Whitman Tomusiak had planned to help out, but was unavailable after the Lions invited him to their training camp. Recent Bulldogs graduates Blake Watson, Blake Torok-Both and Brendan Gowanlock were also on hand as assistant coaches. “With the onslaught of coaches, the players got the one-to-one coaching need to improve their skills,” said Williams. Williams thanked Linda Maslen and Sean Regnier for helping with training, “Cookie Grandma” and Gabi Caljouw for providing lunches, Doug Watson of Mijen Multimedia, and everyone else who assisted with the camp.

It’s crunch time in the Cowichan Women’s Football League, with eight games played in an eight-day span as the regular season came to an end and playoffs began. Last Wednesday, the Crew beat the Ravens 33-13 in the regular season finale for both teams. For the Crew, Mary-Lou Sullivan had two touchdowns, an interception and a convert, Alita Mattin had a touchdown and four interceptions, Janelle Mould and Darbi Aitchison had one touchdown each, and Jenni Hittinger and Kirstin Baines had one convert apiece. The rest of the teams played their last regular-season games on Friday, with Moo’s Law topping the Sirens 37-6 and the Blue Steel Brew clipping the Matrix 24-20. The Law got two touchdowns, a convert and two interceptions from Kim Scafe, two touchdowns and a pick from Jamie Olson, and one touchdown apiece from Rachel Hastings and Rhianna Brown. The Sirens replied with a touchdown by Shelly McKay and a sack by Jessica Kato-Koch. In their loss, the Matrix got touchdowns from Emily Verbruggen, Gloria Locke and Sara Day. Verbruggen also intercepted a convert attempt and ran it back 100 yards for a point, and Day added a convert of her own. The quarterfinals ran on Sunday, featuring rematches of Friday’s games. The Law again beat the Sirens, but it was a closer 30-

Kim Scafe of the Law is pursued by Jodi Fortier of the Sirens during one of last Sunday’s semifinals. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] 19 result this time, while the Matrix turned the tables on the Blue Steel for a 33-12 win. The other quarterfinal saw the Ravens down the Wildfire 41-6. The Law got two touchdowns and an interception from Olson, while Brown, Wendy Charles and Tanya Sanders also scored. Giselle Hearsey had a touchdown, a convert and an interception for the Sirens, Kato-Koch and Janet Lindstrom had touchdowns, and McKay registered a sack. Day had two touchdowns for the Matrix, while Marcie Welcher, Christine Cronin-Switzer and Heather Horn also scored. Switzer and Verbruggen added converts, Horn had an interception, and Sabrina Desrochers contributed three sacks. For the Ravens, Dana Thorne had an end-zone interception that she ran back for a touchdown and two converts. Brittany Williams, Rikki Wylie Jamie Coulter, Barbie

Smith and Nikita Kitagawa also scored, while Williams, Coulter and Emily Salmon had converts, Wylie had an interception, and Kelsey Scholz had a sack. In Wednesday’s semifinals, the Crew beat the Matrix 50-14 and the Ravens downed the Law 33-19. The Crew got two touchdowns and a convert from Mould, two touchdowns from Mattin, a touchdown, a sack and a convert from Aitchison, single touchdowns from Sullivan, Hittinger and Baines, and an interception from Kim Funk. The Ravens got two touchdowns and an interception from Wylie, a touchdown and a pick from Brittany Williams, a touchdown and a convert from Jamie Russell, a touchdown from Morgan Rogers, a sack from Thorne, and converts from Scholz and Emily Williams. The Crew and Ravens will meet in the league final this Saturday.

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Spectators on the outer courts can get really close to the players, and on both Court 1 and Centre Court the views on each match are superb. The relaxed atmosphere of this event drew a record spectator turnout last year. Organizers of this year’s event expect even larger crowds for the event that runs from June 17-22. The LTA(Lawn Tennis Association) of England are delightful people to deal with. For my accreditation process, Vincent Thorne, who I send all my particulars to is a splendid man to be in contact with. So, with all these factors working in harmony, I feel really

welcome at this event. The press staff at the media centre call me the “Canadian Reporter” Last year’s women’s victor was Tamira Paszek of Austria. She defeated German Angelique Kerber in the ﬁnal. Since that win, Paszek has had a rather uneven Tamira Paszek year since then, losing matches to lower ranked players, but still remaining in the top 30 women’s standings. As this goes to press, two Canadians are entered, Eugenie Bouchard on the women’s side and on the men’s side Jessie Levine, he will have to go through the qualifying rounds to get into the main draw. The retired Andy Roddick won the men’s title last year. Both men’s and women’s draws have some really high caliber players entered, the women’s side top ranked player will be Agnieszka Radwanska who has had a tough spring. She played a wealth of matches in the early part of the Angelique year, and may be a bit fatigued. When I interviewed her last year, she said, “I was feeling a little tired,” but then played extremely well in Wimbledon. I will be at the Devonshire Park venue from Monday June 17 on, and hopefully the weather will be as great as last year. Except for a couple of days there was brilliant sunshine and warm temperatures. You can follow me covering this event on Twitter, as wrexhamway or on Facebook as Dave Rubenstein

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Bow Mel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 461 Trans Canada Highway. Duncan

250-748-8144

1-800-461-5337

bowmel•com www.BOWMEL.com

OUR NAME MEANS A GREAT DEAL

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All images are for display purposes only. No two offers can be combined. One offer per customer only. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts, and incentives in order to achieve prices and payments. (1) No Charge Cummins available on already equipped vehicles. (2) No payments for 90 days and 0% financing on select models, on approved credit. 0% financing for up to 36mo available on 2013 Jeep Compass, Patriot, Dodge Dart. (3) Up to $12,250 in savings and discounts on select new vehicles plus taxes and fees. (5) vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. All incentives and rebates are reflected in price and payments. Payments based on $0 down, 4.49% for 96mo OAC. Prices and payments are plus taxes and fees. Although every precaution is taken, errors may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors without prejudice or penalty to ourselves. Contact dealer for details. $5,000 draw no purchase necessary. (6) payments and price is net of all promotions and discounts 96mo, bi-weekly, 4.99% OAC plus Taxes (7) payments and price is net of all promotions and discounts 84mo, bi-weekly, 4.99% OAC plus Taxes

Friday, June 14, 2013 | Cowichan Valley Citizen Wrap

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250-748-8144 1-800-461-5337 461 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan

250-748-8144

1-800-461-5337