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Friday, September 6, 2013

Students greeted with rat feces and cigarette butts

Frances Kelsey Secondary: Angry parents say portable classroom not ﬁt for students

Ashley Degraaf

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ost picture the first day back to the grindstone typically sees students plunked into a gleaming classroom, surrounded by fresh whiteboards, washed-down desks, and shiny new

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West Coast Amusement Company worker Jeffery Sutherland secures one of the Kite Flyer rides yesterday in preparation for the midway opening at the Cowichan Exhibition. The 145th edition of the exhibition opens today. For more, see page seven.

Great Lake Walk cancelled for 2013 Could be back in 2014: Lack of registration sinks annual trek around Cowichan Lake

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he 2013 Great Lake Walk and Ultra Marathon, set for Sept. 21, has been cancelled due to a lack of entries. The 56-kilometre event around Cowichan Lake has been a fixture on the calendar in late September since 2002. It was an event that created great teamwork from the volunteers in communities around the lake to put it on. “It was kind of looming,’’ Joan Hieta, chair of the Great Lake Walk Society, said of the cancellation. “It was one of those years. Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong.’’ The GLW committee has been dealing with many issues and had to make a decision by

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Sept. 5 due to pending deadlines for arranging portable toilets, rest stops, food, prizes, buses, first aid and a host of other things. Hieta said the committee looked very seriously at the budget and found there was a bottom line that couldn’t be reached. “I’ve got to keep the safety part,’’ she said. There were not enough registrations to cover even the basic costs of hosting this year’s event. Registrations simply did not materialize, falling below 160 for the first time. A relay event added this year was looked upon as something that might attract more people. “We thought it was going to take off,’’ said Hieta. “We’re pretty disappointed. We thought that was going to be the answer.’’ Participants have raised more than $700,000 for their favourite charities since

the event started. There was nearly 800 people registered in 2002 for the inaugural event. The total slipped marginally for a few years after that and finally stabilized around 350, before completely bottoming out. Despite the cancellation, this doesn’t mean the GLW is dead. “We’re definitely going to look at it for next year,’’ said Hieta. If sponsorships and registrations bounce back, the event will make a return in 2014. The Great Walk, a similar 63 km event from Gold River to Tahsis, has experienced the same problem with participation falling off in recent years. The Great Walk was also not held in its usual time slot during June this year and was also cancelled in 2010. Organizers there are hopeful of bringing it back for 2014.

equipment. But this wasn’t the scenario for Shannon Perkins’ son entering Grade 8 at Frances Kelsey Secondary School this week. “Visible rat feces, peeling stairs, broken window held together with duct tape, cigarette butts..., projector screen with obscene pictures and profanities, broken florescent light bulbs, no white boards (just) old green chalkboards and no running water,” said the Cobble Hill mother of the portable that greeted her son on his first day at Kelsey. “There are clearly rodents living in that portable and the children should absolutely not spend another minute inside there until they are properly exterminated and the entire standard of cleanliness is improved,” Perkins wrote in an email to the News Leader Pictorial. “I am also incredibly disappointed in the principal of Kelsey, Marilyn Sanford, who knew the state of the portable early in August and still allowed the children to arrive in these conditions.” The portable Perkins is referring to houses four classes of children, mostly Grade 8s, and is intended to be used as a science classroom. “When we were given a tour of Kelsey at the end of last school year, we were assured our children would not be housed off to the side, away from the school as an after-thought in portables. Well, that is exactly what happened and further to that the portables are disgusting and not fit for human occupation.” School District 79 assistant superintendent Lorna Newman was aware of the the portable’s conditions and confirmed work has and is still being done to remediate the list of concerns. “We are very much aware and we’re working with maintenance to address the issues,” Newman said Thursday. “These are priorities don’t get me wrong, and these are all important issues.” She said Island Pest Control has been called to investigate the rat feces and custodians have been asked to disinfect the learning space. more page 7

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Beer OK in the dressing rooms, but only if served by licensed server

The start of the hockey season will bring new liquor licensing regulations at the Island Savings Centre to the forefront for a different crowd of people. The new regulations at the centre pertaining to beer in the dressing room area were put into practice during the lacrosse season without incident and centre manager John Elzinga expects

the same as hockey commences. “Most arenas in the province have an issue with unlicenced alcohol in their dressing rooms,’’ said Elzinga. Regulations that came into effect last fall were designed to address that issue, and the licensing agreement was ﬁnalized in March, Elzinga said.

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The former skate sharpening room on the east side of the arena has been converted into an ofﬁce. A bartender is employed for the rental period and goes to the dressing room with an order to serve the players. The usual regulations pertaining to minors are in effect. There’s also a maximum of three beers per person, Elzinga said.

Friends and family motivate Ray’s Rock ride

Duncan/North Cowichan: New police chief already a Cowichan resident of 14 years

Tour de Rock: New North Cowichan/Duncan police chief is riding in the 2013 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock this fall

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ay Carfantan is a very busy man. But he wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s absolutely busy,’’ said Carfantan, who turned 50 on March 1 and will take over as the new Inspector for the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment on Oct. 21. “But I like to be busy. Good things seem to happen when you’re busy.’’ Carfantan is juggling all sorts of things, including wrapping up his current position with the Vancouver Island regional general investigation section, riding in the Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer fundraiser and then visiting his daughter Abby, who’s on a soccer scholarship at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, before starting his new position. He wanted to make a fresh start as North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Inspector and that’s what he’ll be doing once all his current commitments are done. “When the opportunity came up to apply for the job in Duncan, it was something I courtesy Tour de Rock was really comfortable with,’’ Carfantan Ray Carfantan ﬁrst learned about the Tour de Rock whle stationed in Lake Cowichan. said. The application process began in June and riving in Lake Cowichan in 1999. rent role and previous role.’’ he was interviewed for the position in early Carfantan transferred from Lake CoCarfantan knows there will be a transition August and notified about being chosen wichan to the plain clothes unit in West to a new building on the horizon, with the over two other candidates at the end of Shore in 2005 and has been with the Vanfull support of the Municipality of North August. couver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit Cowichan. “I love the Cowichan Valley,’’ said Carfan- since 2009. Once he returns from Alabama, “It’s very crowded,’’ he said of the detachtan, who resides in Cobble Hill. “I’ve lived it’s down to business. ment’s current headquarters. “It’s definitely there for 14 years.’’ “I am excited about taking on this new going to be a great thing when that comes Born in Saskatchewan, Carfantan grew role,’’ he said. “I want to throw myself into together. I’m going to reap the benefit of up in Kelowna and spent eight years in the this new challenge.’’ Kevin’s good work there. I should thank him forest industry before joining the RCMP. He Carfantan doesn’t foresee a huge change of for that.’’ was stationed at Cold Lake, Alberta before direction or philosophy from his predecessor. In the meantime, there’s a little thing called going even farther north to the very chilly “I’m so lucky to take the reigns and follow the Tour de Rock to prepare for. climes of Inuvik and Yellowknife, Northbehind Kevin Hewco,’’ he said. “I’ve known “I’ve wanted to do it since ‘99 when I west Territories. Kevin a long time and Kevin and I are very got to Lake Cowichan,’’ said Carfantan. Carfantan said he loved the time he spent similar. “Through the years in Lake Cowichan, I in Inuvik. He did both plain clothes and “It’s very comfortable. We’ve certainly kept got to know some of the kids. It just sort of homicide work in the Territories before arin touch with the folks in Duncan in my cur- piqued my interest.’’

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here’s no lack of motivation for Ray Carfantan when it comes to preparing for the 2013 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride. Cowichan’s newly named top cop currently works for the RCMP in Victoria, but he was a member of the Lake Cowichan RCMP from 1999 until 2005. It was during those years that he learned of the Tour de Rock. “I was really affected by the tour in Lake Cowichan, where I first saw it,” says Carfantan. “I have friends in Lake Cowichan with kids that have been through this, and some of them have been junior riders for the tour — they’re a real strong motivation for me. “Seeing the success they’ve had, I want to be supportive of the programs that helped them out and helped others as well.” It’s not just through friends that Carfantan gains motivation for the training he is now completing — which, he says can be challenging at times — but also from family. Like many people, Carfantan has had family face the fight against cancer. His sister is a breast cancer survivor, and his father died from pancreatic cancer. “The training is going well; the training staff really know what they are doing,” says Carfantan. “As much as it can sometimes be difficult, it’s a constant reminder that it’s nothing compared to what kids and other patients go through when they’re fighting cancer.” If you would like to donate to the Tour de Rock, Carfantan has a personal donation page online, or you can make a general donation through the Canadian Cancer Society at copsforcancerbc.ca. You can also text tour804 to make a $10 donation. You can also participate in one of the many local charity events. “We are coming to the people, so if they want to come to any of the local charity events we have, there’ll always be an opportunity to donate there,” says Carfantan. The Tour de Rock will begin Sunday, Sept. 22 in Port Alice. The riders will be getting into Lake Cowichan on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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Tribes gather to address violence

Blockwatch a possibility: Mulaqw Road neighbourhood works to address safety concerns in the wake of two home invasions

Ashley Degraaf

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ommunity togetherness is currently needed among Cowichan Tribes members. That seemed to be the common goal of organizers and visitors to a barbecue Wednesday held at the south side of Duncan. The ‘Community Concerns’ gathering put on by Tribes justice coordinator Calvin Swustus (Swutth’tus) and new community safety coordinator Angela Underwood, saw folks from the Mulaqw Road and surrounding Boys Road area join to share some grub and chat about current situations. Organizers also hoped to sign up volunteers to establish a Block Watch Safety Program on the street as well hear personal concerns about recent reports of violence.

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Cindy Canute and daughter Kelsey Sam were the first among folks who gathered at Cowichan Tribes Comunity Concerns barbecue on Mulaqw Road. “The main interest is to gather the community’s concerns and the surveys,” said Underwood Wednesday of surveys she conducted and handed

out to all members living in the neighbourhood asking for resident’s opinions on community violence. The barbecue was the

first of what will likely be many steps after two reports this past July of violent home invasions in the area. Police have been working on both cases and six young adults have been charged in relation to those crimes. But developing feelings of safety and security in the neighbourhood is now Tribes top priority, said Underwood. “There are quite a lot of things we’d like to look at,” Swustus said Wednesday at the shindig motioning towards a set of security cameras installed a couple years ago. “We might look into more cameras down the road.” He also noted folk’s concerns with having a bar (Southside Inn) located so close to the area as well as a liquor store. “That’s not healthy for the community but it’s there,” he said of the pub. “There have been many little issues like this popping up among people.”

Rain cools Cowichan River salmon concerns

New regulations recommended: New storage policies, rainfall eases chances of a repeat crisis Peter W. Rusland

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ecent rains doused a local drought, and helped avert another fall salmon kill, a local conservationist says. “This rain is really welcome,” Joe Saysell of Friends of the Cowichan said Friday after last week’s downpour of about an inch. “The temperature in the river was so high, but this cooled it down — it was 21.5 degrees C and now it’s 18 C so that’s a real welcome thing to happen.” Coupled with provincial permission to store more water behind Cowichan Lake’s weir this summer, to help provide water for fall salmon spawning, Saysell signalled the fish have more of a fighting chance.

“The lake was starting to go down from the top of the weir, to keep the river at seven cubic metres (per minute),” he said of flows stipulated by Crofton pulp mill’s two provincial river-water permits. “Now a lot of that lake water will be replenished. “If this drought had kept up, with that high temperature that early, it’s really tough on small fish because there’s only so many places in the river those fish can live in. They’re all trying to look for cold water. If they can’t find it, they’ll perish.” Friends of the Cowichan has sent these proposed regulations to forests, lands and natural resources minister Steve Thompson to help rescue the river’s salmon, steelhead and trout struggling with annual droughts. 1. Close the river for fishing from July 1 to Oct. 1 because of high

water temperatures, and because fish concentrate in the few pools that are cool. 2. Close the river, from the weir at Cowichan Lake to the 70 Mile Trestle on the upper river, from Nov. 1 to April 1. “That’s the bread basket of the river for spawning,” he said. “It would protect spawning fish, and allow 7/8 of the river to be open during the winter.” 3. Order a daily catch-and-release quota of two steelhead during steelhead season (Dec. 1 to April 1) to protect steelhead stocks. “Two steelhead is plenty.” 4. Enact zero retention of crayfish as they’re food for otters, other fish, herons and other critters. “They’re the food for everything,” Saysell said of crayfish. “Now, you can kill 25 a day as long as you have a fishing licence.”

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They’ve also put a rush on an order of new light bulbs and the projector has already been replaced. New windows and removal of cigarette butts between window panes will be completed by the end of the day, she promised Thursday. “It’s very important the learning spaces are safe and healthy,” she said. When asked why these measures weren’t taken before the first week of school, Newman indicated work crews

preparing have been working “flat out” doing their best to get every school spruced up. “When I look at all the positives, it’s amazing what crews have accomplished, working flat out to make classrooms inviting spaces.” In the meantime, Perkins said she planned on contacting the Workers’ Safety Board to have them perform an evaluation. “If no one cares about our kids, maybe the province at least cares about its workers.”

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Fred Oud of the Cowichan Exhibition Society was kicking up his heels, Aug. 21, when Charlotte Fisher, (left), event coordinator of Sunfest event, presented him a cheque for $32,600. Also high-stepping was Anne Muir of the MS Society, which received $14,000 from the event’s 50/50 draw.

New Cow Ex site getting busier all the time Busy place: People still discovering all blossoming facility has to offer Don Bodger

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hings are hopping at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds and Mellor Hall. “It’s a very busy place,’’ said Cowichan Exhibition executive director Shari Paterson. Bookings have continually been on the rise since the site opened in 2010 for the Cowichan Exhibition, with a wide variety of events taking place there. Horse, antique and trade shows are typical, but it’s the little extras like wheelchair rugby and roller derby that are truly making it a multi-use facility. “We have bridge tournaments, we have weddings, we have funerals,’’ said Paterson. “That’s just to mention a few.’’ She added there are lots of weddings being booked — “six or seven in the barns this year so far. People love them because they’re

such nice barns.’’ People hosting events that don’t take all day — perhaps just a few hours — are looking at the Exhibition site as a prime choice. “I would say the hall’s probably in use five out of seven days a week,’’ said Paterson. “The meeting room is actually busy four out of five days of the week for different events.’’ She’s looking at utilizing the Ys Poland guide hall in a more expanded role for such things as dance or exercise classes that don’t require a lot of equipment. “I don’t want people to get the idea there’s no room left for them,’’

Paterson added. In fact, she keeps encountering people on a regular basis who didn’t even know about it. “I think it’s still an undiscovered jewel,’’ Paterson said. “It’s so versatile. It’s really exciting and it’s so beautiful.’’ Of course, the Cowichan Exhibition “which is our flagship production of the year,’’ Paterson said, opens today. Huge crowds pass through the gates for the three days, but nothing will ever top the 15,000+ for the four days of the SunFest concert that’s becoming huge in country music circles.

Exhibitionists take valley spotlight If you are brand-new to the valley, or have been living in a cave you may need this reminder: The Cowichan Exhibition arrives today. At 145 years and counting the exhibition is among the oldest agricultural fairs in Canada and certainly among the biggest events on the Cowichan calendar. Running today, tomorrow and Sunday, the fair will feature its usual array of animal, plant and crafting showcases and competitions, food music, and midway entertainment and much more. The grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For event schedules, prices and more, go to cowex.ca

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Cancelled trustee election should be no surprise SD79: Waiting another year to elect local board is what’s best for Cowichan right now

here are a lot of reasons to support the province’s decision to cancel a planned fall election to replace our fired school board. None of them will, however, wash away the taste of dirty politics the decision has left in many local mouths. After our board was fired less than a year into its three-year term in June of 2012 for failing to submit a balanced budget, the province promised an election to replace them in 2013. First of all, the cost to the district would be $100,000 in an already tight budget. But it’s hard Secondly, the idea of electing a not to be school board for what would amount a one-year term always looked cynical about to weak. There is a reason terms are for the process three years. One year would not give the new trustees any time to effectively grasp and steer district policy. Finally, adding an election in the midst of an already difficult transition period would essentially doom the transition to failure. When undergoing a major change like this, a system needs incentive to adapt, and time to see if the changes might actually work. An election campaign right now would result in too many stakeholders either kicking and screaming against the change, or waiting slothfully on the sidelines to see how everything played out. Of course, the government knew all this was the case when it fired the school board. It’s not too cynical to suggest it announced this fall’s election with no intention of ever holding it. It was simply its best route to re-election. What Cowichan’s school system needs most right now is some stability. Education, not politics please.

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Seeing both sides of: abolishing the senate The case against

The case for The Canadian Senate is leftover from the old British House of Lords. It is a place where the self-appointed elite of Canadian society gather to sip Scotch and pontificate about how important they are. It is the definition of patronage, has no real influence and is a waste of public money. It has no place in a democracy and is a national embarrassment. Get rid of it.

NDP leader Tom Mulcair called the Senate a relic during last week’s visit to Duncan.

Some points to ponder in CUPE contract dispute Tom Fletcher Black Press

nother school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes. First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts. Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government. The B.C. government moved from the postrecession wage freeze to a system they call “cooperative gains,” where raises must be financed

by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers. CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a large number of part-timers. Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers. The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustment.” All contracts have rigid seniority and “bump-

Despite the Senate’s well-earned reputation as a giant pit of patronage that serves no purpose than repay political favours, it doesn’t have to be that way. The Senate is designed to be a forum for sober second thought, where experienced, thoughtful, proud Canadians can help polish policy. Don’t abolish it, make it accountable to do its job.

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ing” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages. Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half for the first two hours, and double time after that. Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum. It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time. The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only dream about. Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12. The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to

employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come. It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that. There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction. This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable.

Tom Fletcher is the legislative reporter for Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Is Tommy Douglas still the greatest Canadian? “Yes. Medical care is number-one when you look at the States’ system. Everybody deserves free medical care.”

Sara Starck, Duncan

“Free medical care’s pretty nice, but being the greatest Canadian doesn’t mean you have to serve only Canadians; you can help people in other countries too.”

Emilie Bourque, Duncan

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TimberWest not the only people driving the north shore

Dear editor Klaus Kuhn asks “Why does TimberWest insist on this relatively small contribution by the CVRD?” The answer is probably obvious to those who live in the area and witness the volume of traffic — vehicles of all manner of shape and size, that travel North Shore Road. Industry and public, both, are heavy users of North Shore Road. It is for this reason that TimberWest is working co-operatively with the Cowichan Valley Regional District toward a shared solution to the problem of dust and mud on the road through Youbou. Residents know that TimberWest has long been committed to improving road conditions in Youbou, through extensive dust control and year-round road cleaning. To suggest that TimberWest is avoiding its responsibilities in this regard is off the mark. The estimated cost of the truck wash station, for example, is approximately $100,000 and that does not include the value of the TimberWest land on which it will be installed, or the ongoing maintenance costs, which will be significant. We don’t expect that a truck wash station will be a perfect solution, but with the support of the CVRD, we are hopeful that our efforts will provide some relief to this community. TimberWest takes its obligations as a responsible corporate citizen seriously. We expect that, in co-operation with the CVRD, our efforts to reduce dust and mud in Youbou will be of benefit to both Youbou residents and the industrial and recreational users who are frequent travellers of North Shore Road. Sue Handel, communications manager,

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WRESTLING 2013-2014 Season Boys & Girls ages 9-18 Practices include technique, conditioning, matches and wrestling games!

Nick Zuback, Travis Carey, Craig Lauridsen, Jason Mellings, Rick Bryan Queen of Angels School 2085 Maple Bay Road Mondays & Wednesdays (First practice Wednesday, October 9) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ages 9-14 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ages 14 - 18

Registration Wednesday, September 25th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm Queen of Angels School Junior Rate: $135 at Registration time (early bird rate) $150 late registration $135 after November 15, 2013 $120 after Christmas $105 after January 31, 2014 (incl. BC wrestling membership, banquet ticket & club t-shirt)

Senior Rate: $175 at Registration time (early bird rate) $200 for late registration $150 after Christmas

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Wrestling is a tough and demanding sport that builds self-confidence, discipline, friendships and character. If you have tried other sports and are looking for something more challenging here it is, come on out and see if you have what it takes to be a wrestler!

We offer classes to suit every body.

Summer Special! 2 months of unlimited yoga for only $169, a savings of over $50! New to Yoga? Sign up for Yoga Basics every Tuesday from July 3 – August 7 at 9:30am Up with the sun? We offer a variety of early morning classes starting at 6:30am daily

2013-2014 Skating Starts September 9th

Parkside Academy Early Learning Centres NOW ACCEPTING

REGISTRATIONS

Wednesday, September 4th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm upstairs at the

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Skate Sale & Swap 6:00-8:00 pm

•PRE-SCHOOL LEARN TO SKATE for 3-5 year olds •PRE-POWER PROGRAM for 4-6 year olds • CANSKATE, COMPETITIVE and RECREATIONAL Figure Skating •POWER SKATING

For more information phone 250-748-2559 or email ellison6@shaw.ca Schedule info: www.fullerlakeskatingclub.org

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FALL YOGA SCHEDULE INCLUDES: • Gentle Yoga • Vinyasa Flow • Restorative • Ashtanga • Yin • Teen Yoga (Girls) Starts Sept. 30 • Gentle Yin & Meditation • Core / Strength / Flow WELLNESS Programs for Children 0-12 • Yoga Therapy • Thai Massage at Tansor, Alexander and Khowhemun • Qi Gong • Therapeutic Touch

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with Joy of Music

Group classes for babies to 7 years and Private instruction in

• Voice • Piano • Theory

Andrea Sicotte Rodall, BMUS Phone: (250) 748-3781 www.joyofmusicstudio.ca

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Men’s CHOIR! If you always wanted to SING but never had the opportunity Fernando Correia or the courage, or maybe you’ve sung School of Karate before and have been Teaching Karate in the Valley since 1981 Bootcamp waiting for this, well... Eating Clean Workshops Location: Island Savings Centre (Genoa Studio) Back Fit Take a Hike... For Fitness Chief Instructor: Fernando Correia HERE’S YOUR NEW Studio Opening Personal Training in September Martial Arts for the entire family. CHANCE! New Classes begin

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Lilian Bianchi has been teaching Yoga since 1982. She is registered with the Yoga Association of British Columbia as a senior teacher. She is also an honorary member of the International Federation of Yoga

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BACK TO DOG SCHOOL! - a gentle system of movements performed lying down to relieve tension and pain and improve posture and flexibility.

Somatics A helpful process to prepare you to enjoy other activities. Yoga - a system of postures, breathwork, concentration and meditation to build strength and flexibility in body and mind and promote balance, calm and relaxation. Tai Chi - is a slow, gentle, elegant and mindful exercise that promotes the cultivation of Chi (life force), coordination, calmness and the healing of the mind and body. The benefits of long term Tai Chi practice may include, but not limited to the following: calmness, improved concentration, balance. and Cardiovascular fitness. - First, Do No Harm SomaticS claSSeS: Instructors: Andrew Teufel, RMT, CASE, YT; Violet Reynolds, RMT, CASE, YT Our Puppy Somatics For Shoulders to Hands Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 Socialization pm Sept 25, Oct 2,9,16 $60 inc HST classes 6welcome from 8-16 Somatics For Hips to feet Wednesdays - 7:30 pm new puppies Octevery 22,30,week, Nov 6,13 $60 inc HST weeks6of age.pm Socialization. Walk nicelyDec on 4,11 leash. Come Somatics For Walkers Various explorations Wednesdays - 7:30 Nov 20,27, $60 inc HST when called. LifeSept skills: grooming, brush Being Somatic Drop-ins Wednesdays 12-1 pmSit. newDown. time 25 - Dec 11 teeth,Thursdays clip nails, play nicely. Sept 19 – Nov 28 soma on the mat soma-mat/chair/standing $10 drop-in 9-10am $10 drop-in $10drop-in inc HST $10/class. tai cHi Tuesday Sept 26th to Nov 26th, 6:30-7:30pm. 10 class series $100 Instructor: Li $12 drop in; space is limited people. Reserve your spot. Our Jet Foundation Programme hastoa10new intake every few weeks. 10 weeks with flexible schedule; come to Tuesdays: Pre-Can, Canskate & Seniors Yoga: level 1 Somatic Yoga Monday 6 – when 7:30 Sept 16in - Nov 9 classes - $117 class it fits with25your personal schedule, and as Instructor: Violet Reynolds, Yogaas Teacher ( noaclass many times a week you wish; even take few Oct 14, Nov 11) Wednesdays: Seniors, Jr Academy & Juniors level 1 Somatic Yoga Tuesday 4 – 5:30all Sept 24 –same Nov 26 10 classes breaks; for the price! $185. – $130 Thursdays: Junior & Seniors Instructor: Violet Reynolds Yoga Teacher Drop in $20 if space is available Our Reactive Dog Programme is aimed at dogs that level ii Somatic Yoga Thursdays 6 - 7:45 pm Sept 26 – Dec 5 11 classes - $143 have issues around dogs or people. 8-week customized Saturdays: Senior, Junior/Jr Academy & Canskate See Instructor: Andrew Teufel, Yoga Teacher course for dogs and owners with dedicated course book. Our www.kerryparkskatingclub.ca $235. oUR SPecial eVeNtS caleNDaR Fall 2013 Brochure Sandy Dillabaugh and Erin Anderson online Somatic intro - for those who haven’t experienced somatics/somatic yoga Somatics Thursday Sep 12 9 - 10 am by donation to Cowichan United Way SMALL CLASSES Somatic Yoga Tuesday Sep 17 4 - 5:30pm by donation to Cowichan United Way NEW EARLY MORNING CLASS = INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION equine Somatics Intensive – Ride with suppleness and comfort Instructor: Violet Reynolds eQ level i Saturday Nov 23 10am—12 $35 preregister by Nov 8, $45 after Nov 8 eQ level ii Saturday 23 1—3 pm $35 preregister by Nov 8, $45 after Nov 8 16 Classes perNov week

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• Gentle Hatha Yoga • Ongoing Advanced Yoga RtoeRegister g i s t call r a250-748-6600 tion: Kerry Park Arena, Mill Bay, • Beginners YogaClasses • Flow Yoga Restorative Yoga • Room Yoga Nidra held• at the Movement 303B - 80 Station St. Duncan.2 5 Equipment or 4 you8can bring your own yoga mat. You do not need to wear gym clothing for 0 - 7 4provided 3-76 Somatics classes but please wear loose, comfortable clothing. For Drop-in classes space is limited and is available on a first come first served basis. For more info see

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ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT You can study a new culture, learn a new language and make new friends from around the world. You could be a Rotary Exchange Student next year if you were born between August 16, 1996 and August 15, 1998. We offer both short-term (Summer) exchanges and ten month (schoolterm) exchanges.

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Preliminary applications are available at district high schools. Please visit our website for more information on the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program:

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www.rye5020.org Act now! Your application must be submitted to your school counselling office by Friday, September 20, 2013. Please contact our local Student Exchange Committee with any questions: Barry Remus Tel 250-748-4555 • email: bdremus7@shaw.ca

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SEPTEMBER 7th to SEPTEMBER 15th 2013

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Enjoy a four course dinner from Executive Chef Jan Kobbero and team with wine pairings from Averill Creek, Alderlea, Enrico and Unsworth. Winemaker’s will be speaking about each pairing and the development of hybrid grapes on Vancouver Island. $64 per person including wine pairings Price subject to tax & gratuity. Reservations required.

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SEPTEMBER 7th to SEPTEMBER 15th 2013

Winemaker’s Dinner

“Anything But Pinot From The Cowichan Valley” Saturday, September 14, 2013 | 6pm

We are the local experts!

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Guaranteed departures Friday & Saturday 12 or less passengers Min 4 persons, Sun-Thur Larger groups call for a quote. 250-477-3322

www.IslandTimeTours.com ask@IslandTimeTours.com

Keep this flyer as your touring guide throughout the festival week!

"... it's how you get there." w w w. l u x u r y w i n e t o u r s . c a

250-391-9000 www.lalimo.ca info@lalimo.ca

tourismcowichan.com facebook.com/CowichanWines

@CowichanWines

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FESTIVAL EVENTS CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL

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SEPTEMBER 7th to SEPTEMBER 15th

TEA FARM RIC H TRA ARD ’S IL

Alderlea Farm & Cafe 3390 Glenora Road | Duncan www.alderleafarm.com Ph: 250.597.3438

Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club 3515 Telegraph Road | Cobble Hill 250.743.5100

Averill Creek Vineyard 6552 North Road | Duncan www.averillcreek.ca Ph: 250.709.9986

Silver Bridge Travelodge “The Old Fork” 140 Trans Canada Highway | Duncan www.travelodgeduncan.com Ph: 250.748.4311

Blue Grouse Vineyards 4365 Blue Grouse Road | Duncan www.bluegrousevineyards.com Ph: 250.743.3834 Chemainus Theatre & Playbill Dining Room 9737 Chemainus Road | Chemainus www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Ph: 250.246.9820 Damali Lavender & Winery 3500 Telegraph Road | Cobble Hill www.damali.ca Ph: 250.743.4100 Deol Estate Winery 6645 Somenos Rd. | Duncan www.deolestatewinery.com Ph: 250.746.3967 Enrico Winery & Vineyards 3280 Telegraph Road | Mill Bay www.enricowinery.com Ph: 250.733.2356 Glenterra Vineyard & Thistles Cafe 3897 Cobble Hill Road | Cobble Hill www.glenterravineyards.com Ph: 250.743.2330 Merridale Ciderworks Bistro & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road | Cobble Hill www.merridalecider.com Ph: 250.743.4293 Pioneer House Restaurant 4675 Trans-Canada Highway | Duncan www.pioneerhouserestaurant.com Ph: 250.746.5848 Quamichan Inn 1478 Maple Bay Road | Duncan www.thequamichaninn.com Ph: 250.746.7028 Rocky Creek Winery 1854 Myhrest Road | Cowichan Bay www.rockycreekwinery.ca Ph: 250.748.5622

Silverside Farm & Winery 3810 Cobble Hill Road | Cobble Hill www.silversidefarm.com Ph: 250.743.9149 Stone Soup Inn 6755 Cowichan Lake Road | Lake Cowichan www.stonesoupinn.ca Ph: 250.749.3848

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL WEEK Most Participating Wineries are open daily througout the festival week. Please check individual websites for hours of operation. Blue Grouse farm to table picnics with music Sept.7, 8, 13, 14 & 15th. with Singer Songwriter Genevieve Charbonneau. Enjoy wine and a farm to table picnic, call 250.743.3843 to book!

QUAMICHAN INN

ALDERLEA FARM & CAFE TRAVELODGE

Deol Vineyards will be hosting free tastings from 11-5 on location. Open to the public , welcoming friends, and family. Glenterra Thistles Café will be offering a menu of local fresh vegetables, seafood, poultry and meats.s Winery & Café open 11:30 – 5:00.

PIONEER HOUSE

Merridale Open daily for tours and tastings, lunch on the patio, gift shop, deli and bakery. Monday through Thursday dinners on the deck. Choose cider, wine or spirit pairing options with your meal. Served 5:00 to close. Reserve by e-mail:info@merridalecider.com

Teafarm 8350 Richards Trail | North Cowichan www.teafarm.ca Ph: 250.748.3811

Damali ‘Greylag’ Picnic & Wine Cruises – ‘Greylag Boat Tours’ at Fisherman’s Wharf in Cowichan Bay - Tour the Bay and enjoy a lunch of local food & Damali Wine. $75 per person. Group bookings for 6 – 8 people available for 12pm, 3pm or 8pm daily. Reserve by e-mail: alison@damali.ca

Unsworth Vineyards & Amuse Bistro 2915 Cameron-Taggart Road | Mill Bay www.unsworthvineyards.com Ph: 250.929.2292 Zanatta Winery & Vinoteca Restaurant 5039 Marshall Road | Duncan www.zanatta.ca Ph: 250.748.2338

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH MNP Grape Stomp! at Cowichan Exhibition - The kickoff event of the 2013 Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival held at the Cowichan Exhibition Fairgrounds during the Cowichan Exhibition.

ARBUTUS RIDGE

Wine & Culinary Festival Package (Tuesday through Thursday) – a 2 day and 2 night package including accommodation, tours, tastings & meals. Visit wines.cowichan.net for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH Meet Your Maker at Providence Farm: Mingle with the winemakers and winery owners of Cowichan at Providence Farm. All you can eat pizza bar, wine sampling, live music and more for $35/person. Tickets available on line at wines.cowichan.net. Teafarm – Single malt teas served complimentary throughout the day paired with sweets. Open 10am – 6pm.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH Stone Soup Inn Five courses of regional food paired with local wines; and a Venturi Schulze Champagne Sabering. Two seatings 6pm and 8 pm. $105/person, call 250.749.3848 to reserve.

Teafarm Moroccan Tea Experience at 2pm. $10 per person, call to reserve.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH Teafarm Tea & Sweet Pairing, Choose from a variety of tea infused sweets paired with a selection of organic loose teas. Open 10am – 6pm.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH Teafarm A taste of South America. Yerba Mate served with locally made Argentinian sweets. $5/person

Rocky Creek all day wine tastings. Ladysmith Art Council attending, with seminars at 2pm. Live music, wine flights and sparkling cocktail bar!

Unsworth Vineyards & Amuse Champagne 4 ways! A traditional sparkling wine party served 4 ways. Champagne cocktails and champagne infused foods by Amuse served all day. Live music, visions artists group, bubbles and more! Visit web-site for more details.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH

Amuse on the Vineyard: Dinner Theater under the Stars! Mercury & Shawinigan Players will perform a series of short, light & humorous sketches from the script called “Good Evening”. $49/person for the dinner theater. A wine pairing option available for an additional cost. Call 250.743.3667 to reserve.

Merridale Merridale Live entertainment and pizza on the deck! No cover charge for this event. 5:00 to close.

Chemainus Theatre Enjoy pairings of local wine & food. Listen to the tunes of a baby grand piano and view limted edition prints by Island artist Arthur Vickers. Admission is free and the first 50 people will receive a Chemainus goodie bag! Sponsored by the Chemainus Business Improvement Association. 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Follow this event by attending a dress rehearsal of Chemainus Theatre production A Pretty Girl. Purchase advance tickets: only $19 plus tax.

Damali ‘Sangria Fiesta’: 6 pm – A Spanish Fiesta with sangria & seafood paella made over an open fire. $40 per person includes dinner, live music and a glass of lavender mojito sangria.

Itt Wilson’s Hop on Hop off Wine Tour: visit www.wilsonstours.com for details

Enrico Winery BBQ Baron of Beef with wine served on their new deck! Sample wines, enjoy live music and browse local vendors.

Stone Soup Inn winemakers dinner with Rocky Creek! $110/person, 5 course dinner served at 6:30pm. Call 240.749.3848 to reserve.

Averill Creek winemakers dinner at Hudson’s on First with chef Dan Hudson. Call 250.597.0066 to reserve.

Cowichan Long Table ICC Dinner – Freedom to Farm. 5:30pm at Dragonfly Farm in Glenora. A gourmet 5 course white linen dinner paired with wine. Only 150 tickets available, $100/person. Visit wines.cowichan.net for more details and where to purchase tickets.

Damali Wine & Lavender Fest! 10am-4pm; live music, self guided lavender tours, lavender food, lavender crafts, lavender gift shop, tasting room and more! Guided tours 11am and 1pm, $8/person includes glass of wine to take on tour.

Teafarm Champagne of teas, a selection of Darjeeling samples, poured complimentary throughout the day, paired with culinary sweets. Open 10am – 6pm.

Itt Wilson’s Hop on Hop off Wine Tour: visit the website at www.wilsonstours.com for details

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH

Averill Creek – Old Fork Food truck, Visions artist group, complimentary winery tours, wine tastings $5 for 5 tickets (1 ticket per 1oz pour), vocalist Cari Burdett on Saturday afternoon, and more!

Teafarm Truffleandia serving a line up of tea infused chocolate truffles available a la carte. Open 10am – 6pm. Silverside Farm & Winery & Bird’s Eye Cove serving up a gourmet picnic of delicious appies, pulled pork, and scrumptious dessert. Tickets are $30/person. Includes live music, dinner with a glass of Silverside’s awardwinning wine and a glass of our signature port style wine with dessert. Call 250-743-9149 Stone Soup Inn winemakers dinner with Alderlea Vineyards. 5 course meal, $115/person. Call 250.749.3848 to reserve.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH 22 Oaks live music and local smokehouse on site. Bring a picnic! Arbutus Satellite Bar & Grille – Anything but Pinot from the Cowichan Valley! Enjoy a four course dinner with Cowichan Winemaker’s who will be speaking about each pairing and the development of hybrid grapes on Vancouver Island. $64 per person, includes wine pairings. Phone to reserve: 250.743.5100

Zanatta Winery Tasting Extravaganza! 11am – 5pm samplings of all wines, including sparkling, with demonstrations of sparkling wine production (champagne method).

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 22 Oaks live music and local smokehouse on site. Bring a picnic! Averill Creek – Old Fork Food truck, Visions artist group, complimentary winery tours, wine tastings $5 for 5 tickets (1 ticket per 1oz pour). Damali Wine & Lavender Fest! 10am-4pm; live music, self guided lavender tours, lavender food, lavender crafts, lavender gift shop, tasting room and more! Guided tours 11am and 1pm, $8/person includes glass of wine to take on tour. Enrico Winery BBQ Baron of Beef with wine served on their new deck! Sample wines, enjoy live music and browse local vendors. Merridale learn the art of tasting spirits! Tours and tastings at 12pm & 2pm. Learn the art of the cocktail from 12 pm – 4 pm. Art in the orchard with artists, writers, painters, creators & musicians from 11am – 4pm. Faery hunt for the kids, and photo booth all weekend! Rocky Creek all day wine tastings. Ladysmith Art Council attending, with seminars at 2pm. Live music, wine flights and sparkling cocktail bar! Unsworth Vineyards winemakers Brunch at Amuse on the Vineyard: with winemaker Daniel Cosman. A 3 course brunch, each course paired with a glass of Unsworth wine. 2 seatings – 10am & 1pm, $65/person Check website for more details on all events

wines.cowichan.net

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13. Rocky Creek Winery 1854 Myhrest Road | Cowichan Bay www.rockycreekwinery.ca Ph: 250.748.5622

2. Alderlea Farm & Cafe 3390 Glenora Road | Duncan www.alderleafarm.com Ph: 250.597.3438

14. Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club 3515 Telegraph Road | Cobble Hill www.satellitebargrille.com 250.743.5100

3. Averill Creek Vineyard 6552 North Road | Duncan www.averillcreek.ca Ph: 250.709.9986 4. Blue Grouse Vineyards 4365 Blue Grouse Road | Duncan www.bluegrousevineyards.com Ph: 250.743.3834 5. Chemainus Theatre & Playbill Dining Room 9737 Chemainus Road | Chemainus www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Ph: 250.246.9820 6. Damali Lavender & Winery 3500 Telegraph Road | Cobble Hill www.damali.ca Ph: 250.743.4100 7. Deol Estate Winery 6645 Somenos Rd. | Duncan www.deolestatewinery.com Ph: 250.746.3967 8. Enrico Winery & Vineyards 3280 Telegraph Road | Mill Bay www.enricowinery.com Ph: 250.733.2356 9. Glenterra Vineyard & Thistles Cafe 3897 Cobble Hill Road | Cobble Hill www.glenterravineyards.com Ph: 250.743.2330 10. Merridale Ciderworks Bistro & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road | Cobble Hill www.merridalecider.com Ph: 250.743.4293 11. Pioneer House Restaurant 4675 Trans-Canada Highway | Duncan www.pioneerhouserestaurant.com Ph: 250.746.5848 12. Quamichan Inn 1478 Maple Bay Road | Duncan www.thequamichaninn.com Ph: 250.746.7028

15. Silver Bridge Travelodge “The Old Fork” 140 Trans Canada Highway | Duncan www.travelodgeduncan.com Ph: 250.748.4311

THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL WEEK

Blue Grouse farm to table picnics with music Sept.7, 8, 13, 14 & 15th. with Singer Songwriter Genevieve Charbonneau. Enjoy wine and a farm to table picnic, call 250.743.3843 to book!

QUAMICHAN INN

ALDERLEA FARM & CAFE

TRAVELODGE

PIONEER HOUSE

Damali open daily for wine tastings, self guided tours, lavender walks, gift shop, picnics and complimentary lavender u-pick. Guided tours at 11am & 1pm, sample 8 different wines and choose one to take on your tour; $8 /person. Deol Vineyards will be hosting free tastings from 11-5 on location. Open to the public , welcoming friends, and family. Glenterra Thistles Café will be offering a menu of local fresh vegetables, seafood, poultry and meats.s Winery & Café open 11:30 – 5:00. Merridale Open daily for tours and tastings, lunch on the patio, gift shop, deli and bakery. Monday through Thursday dinners on the deck. Choose cider, wine or spirit pairing options with your meal. Served 5:00 to close. Reserve by e-mail:info@merridalecider.com Damali ‘Greylag’ Picnic & Wine Cruises – ‘Greylag Boat Tours’ at Fisherman’s Wharf in Cowichan Bay - Tour the Bay and enjoy a lunch of local food & Damali Wine. $75 per person. Group bookings for 6 – 8 people available for 12pm, 3pm or 8pm daily. Reserve by e-mail: alison@damali.ca

18. Teafarm 8350 Richards Trail | North Cowichan www.teafarm.ca Ph: 250.748.3811 19. Unsworth Vineyards & Amuse Bistro 2915 Cameron-Taggart Road | Mill Bay www.unsworthvineyards.com Ph: 250.929.2292

Most Participating Wineries are open daily througout the festival week. Please check individual websites for hours of operation.

16. Silverside Farm & Winery 3810 Cobble Hill Road | Cobble Hill www.silversidefarm.com Ph: 250.743.9149 17. Stone Soup Inn 6755 Cowichan Lake Road | Lake Cowichan www.stonesoupinn.ca Ph: 250.749.3848

TEA FARM RIC H TRA ARD ’S IL

1. 22 Oaks Winery 1-6380 Lakes Road | Duncan www.22oakswinery.ca Ph: 250.709.0787

SEPTEMBER 7th to SEPTEMBER 15th

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Teafarm Moroccan Tea Experience at 2pm. $10 per person, call to reserve.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH Teafarm Tea & Sweet Pairing, Choose from a variety of tea infused sweets paired with a selection of organic loose teas. Open 10am – 6pm.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH Teafarm A taste of South America. Yerba Mate served with locally made Argentinian sweets. $5/person

Merridale learn the art of tasting spirits! Tours and tastings in the distillery at 12pm & 2pm. Learn the art of the cocktail from 12pm – 4pm. Art in the orchard with artisits, writers, painters, & creators & musicians from 11am – 4pm. Geocaching, Faery hunt for the kids, and photo booth all weekend! Rocky Creek all day wine tastings. Ladysmith Art Council attending, with seminars at 2pm. Live music, wine flights and sparkling cocktail bar!