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Issue 104 July 2017 Published by Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Publisher Richard Badman Editor Sheila Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Distribution Erin Collins

Events Calendar Nejma Belarbi

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Next Event DEADLINE July 15 for August 2017 Issue 105 Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine reserves the right to omit and/or edit submitted listings due to space limitations SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING VALLEY VOICES Margit Nellemann & Victor Vesely, Bill Jones, Jane Knight, Kelly Nakatsuka, Veronica Scott, Amanda Hoffmann, Gary Ward & Georgia Newsome, Heather Kaye, MaryAnn Deacon, Cam Macdonald, David Nichols, Teresa Gustafson&Amanda Griesbach, Teagan West, Tamu Miles, Chris Manley, Tracey Hanson, Bob Johns, Eric&Kendra Stiwich, David Coulson, Matt Price, Franziska Ebbeson, Debbie Wood,Judith Quinlan, David Suzuki, Carolyn Prellwitz, Mark Holford, Maureen Hobson, Christina Hamill, Susan Quackenbush, Veronica Scott, Nan Goodship, Alyssa Loucks, Debbie Wood, Rick Dennis, Carolyn Prellwitz Nicolette Genier and The Wonderful Staff at The Community Farm Store and The Lovely Georgia Nicols We welcome your story ideas & photo submissions, however Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine reserves the right to omit and/ or edit all submissions for space, clarity, content and style. The opinions expressed in Valley Voice Magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publishers or other contributors. Please send a query e-mail with your suggested topic prior to sending your article as space is limited and may not always be available. Valley Voice Magazine is distributed through 450+ select locations throughout the Cowichan Valley- Malahat, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cherry Point, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Chemainus and Salt Spring Island and to Cowichan Lake, Ladysmith, Victoria, Tofino, Parksville and Courtenay. Cover Image: Christopher Curran’s action shot of Reece Myerscough, one of Vancouver Island’s best kiteboarders, carving a powerful turn around the inside mark during a race, Nitinaht Lake. Christopher Curran is a Victoria based photographer with a special interest in ocean photography. Years of windsurfing, kiteboarding, and surfing have informed his view of the ocean. http://chriscurran.photos/

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OUR COMMUNITY July Events 6-7 Thursday Night Music in the Park Is Tuning Up 17 Downtown Duncan 42 Viridian Donates $10,000 of Solar to CGC 55 Crofton Shop & Wash 56 Cowichan Business for Business 58 Community Farm Store Page 59 Remembering Mayo School at Paldi 68 Directory of Local Services 70-71 LOCAL FOOD & DRINK Celebrate the Taste of Canadian Tea 8 A Cowichan Grown Cookbook 10 Breakfast On The Farm 11 Musings from the Vine 15 Al Fresco Summertime Cowichan 16 FARM & GARDEN Building Better Soil At The 8th Edible Garden Tour! 18 Small is Beautiful 20 Cowichan-Grown Now Available In Victoria 21 Sweet Success with Small Fruit Gardening 22 Local Lavender 46-47 Designing Green Hail Duncani 54 Gutters - the Neglected Home Improvement Essential 57 Greener Summer 61 LOCAL ARTS Ceramics by Franziska 24 Painter Nan Goodship 26 The Wall: A Performance Piece By Stacey Cann 27 Island Folk Festival Memories 28 Music in Chemainus 29 Rock Legends 30 ‘The Little Town That Did’ Will Do It Again 31 Lila Summer Family Music Camp 32 Exciting Performances at 33rd Islands Folk Festival 34 Islands Folk Festival Performers & Workshops 35-38 Imagine That! Artisans Sandra Greenaway and Katie Daniels 43 Upcycling Artist Amanda Hoffmann 44 CHILDREN & FAMILY Sol Centre 39 Wooden Boat Building for Kids 53 Impacts of Breastfeeding 60 BODY, MIND & SOUL Summer Skin Anti Aging Tips 33 Warm Summer Nights 40 Dr. Pascoe 45 Yoga on The Dock With Yes Yoga 63 Horoscopes with Georgia Nicols 69 PETS, RECREATION & NATURE Sacred Trees, Sacred People 48 Be Safe On The Water 49 Wild Art 52 Lucky Dogs...Exclusive interview with Lady Tana 64 Vacation Cats 64 Positive Horse Academy Summer Camps 65 David Suzuki 67

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VINOTECA AT ZANATTA

11am+1pm+3pm Westholme Tea Farm 8350 Richards Trail Westholme 250-7483911 Reservations $10

Ken Stead/Braden Gates/Bella Cat Duncan Showroom 133 Station St $20 door $15 adv

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Jackets and More by Sandra Greenaway Rag Rugs and More by Katie Daniel. Imagine That! 251 Craig St Duncan

Join us for Lunch Wed - Sun. Dinner on the Weekends. Brunch on Sundays.

Good Old Daze -Scarecrow Festival 9:30-5:30 pm Mill Bay Centre FREE runs to 07/13

Event Shuttle Available through

vinoteca.ca

5039 Marshall Rd, Duncan I 250 709 2279

Canada 150 Celebrations in Shawnigan Lake Parade starts 11:15 at Cairn Park Family Karnival 12-3pm at Elsie Miles Park 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd Canada Day in Cowichan Station 9am-12pm featuring road hockey (eh!) 9am coffee and cake 10am walking history tour 10:30am The HUB at Cowichan Station 2375 Koksilah Rd FREE

Alexander’s Bluestime Band Music in the Park, Chemainus Waterwheel Park 7pm

Morgan Ann Designs Jewellery Summer Open Studio Days 10am-4pm 4480 Koksilah Rd Cowichan Station For more info 250-7486688, www.morgananndesigns. com

CVSHS schoolbell sign marking Mayo School 5972 Paldi Rd

Into the Oracle’s MouthInterpretive dance & music performance w/artist Janelle Hardy FREE 7pm 3091 Agira Rd Duncan www.theougallery.com

Misha Piatigorsky Trio internationally renowned Russian jazz pianist 9pm Duncan Showroom 133 Station St $20/$15 adv

7/11/14 Kids Play with Clay, 1-3pm The Clay Hub on Koksilah Rd theclayhubcollective.weebly. com $25

Serious Fun: An introduction to dance through movement 1-4pm Lake Cowichan Rec Centre information@ cowichanlakeartsandculture.org $20 pp All ages

Cowichan Green Community’s 8th Annual Edible Garden Tour 10am3pm Various locations for info -250-748-8508 or alyssa@ cowichangreencommunity.org

Ceramics by Franziska Ebbeson, 10-5pm Excellent Frameworks 28 Station St Duncan Mon-Fri/ Sat 10-4pm runs to 07/29

Celebrate the Taste of Canadian Tea Tours

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Breakfast on the Farm 9am-12pm 4590 Koksilah Rd. $2 Breakfast FREE

Community Acupuncture Wednesdays w/Frauke McCashin RAc 5-8pm #103-44 Queens Rd Duncan 250-7103581 also 12/19/26 $15-$45

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Chemainus Valley Blue Fest Sat-2pm/ Sun 1pm Waterwheel Park $20/ day or $30 for both days www. chemainusblues.com

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“PopUp PORTALS Recycled Art” 1-3pm 39 Days of July downtown FREE

Summer Reading Club Launch Party 2-3pm Cowichan Lake Library 68 Renfrew Ave Lake Cowichan FREE

Dylan Stone - Neil Young tribute Music in the Park Thursdays 6:30-8pm Cobble Hill Village Commons

Afternoon Artist’s Reception Ceramics by Franziska 1-3pm Excellent Frameworks 28 Station St Duncan

Canada Day Celebration in Chemainus petting zoo, pony rides, music treats 11am -3pm Waterwheel Park

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Community Acupuncture Thursdays w/Frauke McCashin RAc 12-3pm #103-44 Queens Road, Duncan 250-710-3581 also 13/20/27$15-$45

Ewan Mcintyre Band 9pm Duncan Showroom 133 Station St $20 door $15 adv

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Children’s Summer Boat Building Camp 9am-2:30pm Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre www.classicboats.org $189+gst “Handmade Books” Summer Art Camp ages 10-14 10am- 3pm daily PORTALS Island Savings Centre $125 cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca

Vintage By The Sea 9am-2pm a vintage/antique local artisan market 470 La Fortune Rd Mill Bay FREE

Free Micro/Drip Efficient Irrigation Introductory Workshop 7-9pm Also 07/23 1:30-3:30pm

Community Parking Lot Sale 8am-12pm St. Peter’s Church 5800 Church Rd

Ruby Tuesday Kitchen Party, 7- 10pm Riot Brewing Co. Chemainus FREE

Beatlemania Tribute The Deaf Aids 8 pm Horseshoe Pub Chemainus Also 07/15 9pm & 07/28 8pm FREE

High Noon To Midnight Music in the park Thursdays 6:30-8pm Cobble Hill Village Commons

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Annual Buddha In The Park Nichiren Buddha Center 3904 Johnny Bear Rd 250. 710.7594

Downtown Duncan Day! 9am - 6pm Kids’ Parade Free Rides Fashion Show Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show Community Stage & more! Downtown Duncan events@ downtownduncan.ca FREE Damali’s 10th Annual Lavenderfest 10am-4pm 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill 10am - 1pm Adults $5 Under 12 FREE The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Opening Chemainus Theatre 250-246-9820 Summer Reading Club- Science in Arts 4 – 12 yrs 2:15-3:15pm Cowichan Lake Library at 68 Renfrew Ave FREE Summer Reading Club- Dynamic Dinos 4 – 9 yrs 1-2pm Cowichan Lake Library 68 Renfrew Ave FREE Zumba Fitness Masterclass for the sake of your Heart 7pm8.30pm All Welcome The Hub 2375 Koksilah Rd, $15 adv nicolette@cv-zip.ca, $20 door

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Chemainus Bluegrass Festival Waterwheel Park Chemainus

David Simard & Ben Zyakin Chapel at Providence Farm 6:30pm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd www.eventbrite. ca $15 adv/$18door Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser 9am-2pm Annuals and best price The HUB Cowichan Station 2375 Koksilah Rd info@

cowichanstation.org FREE

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Lila Family Music Summer Camp 9:30am-3pm register at www.joythroughmusic.com\ also 07/24-28 Positive Horse Academy - Level 1 Horse Care and Handling Youth ages 8 - 13 9am-2 pm Spirit Gate Farm 2541 Herd Rd, Duncan 250-737-1484 $300 Level 2 runs 24-28 “Crafty Cooks” Summer Art Camp ages 7-11 9am-3pm $155 Island Savings Ctr Duncan cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca Positive Horse Academy ADULT Horsemanship 6-9 pm Camp Where Science Learning and Mindfulness meet- All ages and experience welcome Spirit Gate Farm 2541 Herd Rd michelle@spiritgate.ca $400

The Wall: A Performance Piece by Stacey Cann 7pm FREE 3091 Agira Rd Duncan www.theougallery.com

“ARTrageous” Exhibit 10am-5pm PORTALS in the Island Savings Centre 2687 James St. Duncan FREE to Aug 2 Lonely Heartstring Band Duncan Showroom 133 Station St $20

Entangados Latin band from Argentina Music in the Park, Chemainus Waterwheel Park 7pm

Sailing Cargo-Salish Sea and Beyond Presentation 7-9 pm Maritime Center, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd sailcargo.org FREE

HUB FilmClub Movie Night screening -Window Horses- Canada 2016 subtitled rated G 7pm, The HUB at Cowichan Station 2375 Koksilah Rd membership or donation contact hubfilmclub@gmail.com or Facebook

Eliza Mary Doyle 9pm Duncan Showroom 133 Station St Duncan 133 Station St $20/ $15 OUT OF TOWN A Celebration of Women Nurtured by and Nurturing Nature 10am-4pm North Island Wildlife Recovery Ctr1240 Leffler Rd, Errington

The Bad-Music In The Park Thursdays 6:30-8pm Cobble Hill Village Commons

The Wall- performance art with visiting artist Stacey Cann 7pm 3091 Agira Rd Duncan FREE www.theougallery.com Wil-Music In The Park Thursdays 6:30-8pm Cobble Hill Village Commons Open Mic Night hosted by Bob Johns, 7-9pm Riot Brewing Co. Chemainus FREE

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33rd Islands Folk Festival Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd Duncan www.islandsfolkfestival.ca

Noticing The Unnoticed- An Art Show by Nan Goodship Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 7pm Gala Opening 610 Oyster Bay Drive Ladysmith runs to 07/30

Celebrate the Taste of Canadian Tea

hen we planted tea (Camellia sinensis) on our farm in the Cowichan Valley in 2010 we had no idea if it would survive or what the outcome of our experiment would be. Seven years later our crazy little dream has taken on a very distinct reality. We released our first harvest of locally grown single origin tea last year. This past winter produced one of the most bizarre and challenging weather conditions we have seen in a long time. We are very confident in the fact that the tea plants managed to get through the prolonged and extreme winter conditions and they have bounced back with bravado! Excessive stress is obviously not a good thing to keep healthy plants but in this case the added stress may have proven to complement the Cowichan tea terroir.

To all who have expressed interest, care and concern for the plants, to a very supportive community of tea drinkers and to the world waiting to taste Canadian tea, we invite you to come and celebrate our 2017 harvest on July 1 + 2.

Featured again this year will be our beautiful Tree Frog Green and very popular Swallow Tale Oolong. Our most recently added Maple Smoked Green captures the essence of our bold West Coast Winter in a cup. We will be serving it iced this summer adding to an exciting series of Canadian grown teas. No doubt we will have a few innovative surprises in store for you as well.

Standing in our tea garden sipping locally grown tea is an experience you will not find anywhere else. Join us for scheduled tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm both Saturday and Sunday. This 45 minute tea adventure will include an intimate insight into the journey of growing tea, a walk amongst the tea plants, and the cupping of one of our freshly harvested handmade teas. This special event is by reservation only. The tearoom and garden patio will also be open from 10am-5pm for our Tea+Sweet Pairing Menu experience. We encourage reservation to avoid disappointment. There will be live music to accompany the fabulous bucolic setting. Aside from our farm grown teas, we also pride ourselves in providing very high quality certified organic teas from all over the tea producing world for your everyday tea drinking enjoyment. Our original recipe hand blended teas use only the finest imported ingredients from our most trusted sources.

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When we embarked on our tea growing journey the goal was to produce the finest quality local tea, hand blended artisan teas and original tea ware. We were recently awarded the Manufacturer of the Year 2017 by the Vancouver Island Business Examiner as the result of our efforts. Creating in small batches, ensuring consistency and quality is what people have grown to love about what we do. We are committed to making tea blends without the use of synthetic essences and flavourings of any kind. We celebrate creating memorable experiences you can trust sharing with friends and family. Like the growing of grapes for wine, tea relies on specific growing conditions to develop its terroir and distinct flavour profile. Seven years of care, experimenting and the unknown has developed a tea rare enough to attract people from all over the world. If you live in the Cowichan then your home for Canadian tea culture is just around the corner. Visit our new website at www. westholmetea.com for more information on our Canada Day celebration and on how we are growing the love of tea in the Cowichan Valley. Margit and Victor cultivate authentic experiences at their farm Teashop+Gallery in Westholme www.westholmetea.com

hockey (eh!) at 9am, followed by free cake and coffee. Join a heritage walk at 10:30 to explore Cowichan Station’s historic landmarks and learn about the ~8000 year old Koksilah (Hwulqw’selu) First Nation context. The HUB at Cowichan Station, 9 AM 2375 Koksilah Rd

Celebrate Canada

CHEMAINUS Chemainus FREE Canada Day Celebration! Waterwheel Park sets the stage for their annual FREE family friendly event on July 1st! There is a little something for all ages. Guest can enjoy a myriad of FREE activities and perks like tasty treats, a petting zoo’s, pony rides, a bouncy castle, games, live music and much more. All events take place between 11am – 3 pm leaving lots of time for you to simply enjoy a day in the park dressed in red and white.

COWICHAN STATION All welcome for Canada 150 in Cowichan Station! Warm up with all-ages ball

SHAWNIGAN LAKE Celebrate Canada’s 150th in Shawnigan Lake! The day begins with a pancake breakfast in the Legion Hall at 9am. Our Parade will leave Cairn Park at 11:15 and moves to Elsie Miles Park. At noon we will raise our flag and sing O Canada along with a choir from Ecole Mill Bay. The family fun begins! Food, Games, Inflatables, U-build projects while entertained by Pony Club until 3pm all sponsored by the Shawnigan Lake Community Association! CVRD Parks will break ground for a new pavilion being built to honour

Canada’s 150th! In the evening a dance will be held in Kerry Park featuring the Smiley Family! For more information: shawniganlakecomassoc@ gmail.com About the logo - The Canada 150th logo was created by student Ariana Cuvin from Toronto, Ontario. The logo is composed of a series of diamonds, or “celebratory gems”, arranged in the shape of the iconic maple leaf. The four diamonds at the base represent the four original provinces that formed Confederation in 1867: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Additional diamonds extend out from the base to create nine more points—in total representing the 13 provinces and territories.

HAPPY 150 TH BIRTHDAY CANADA! WE ARE TRULY LUCKY TO HAVE THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY TO CALL HOME! Come in for great natural products, organic produce and so much more!

9738 Willow St, Chemainus 250-246-9838 Hours Mon-Sat 930-530 • Sun 12-4 Closed Stat holidays

namelled Note Block and Bude Vase with hickadees by Margot Page

A Cowichan Grown Cookbook

he Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace (CVCM), the Cowichan’s newest farmer and food processor co-operative, has much to celebrate these days. Not only is its online farmers’ market www.cow-op.ca expanding into Victoria but it is busy working on a new cookbook that will feature Valley recipes and cooks with a distinct emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients.

All organic! Cold-Pressed Juices + Juice Cleanses + Smoothies + Elixirs + Raw Food + Bulletproof Coffee

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What sets this cookbook apart is its unique focus on senior food producers and elder cooking wisdom. The project, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, will see the CVCM gather recipes not only from its own member farmers but also reach out to the community for content from those who have a connection to the Valley’s deep agricultural history. This could be as a simple as someone who has a love of veggie gardening or someone who once farmed or still farms in the Warmland’s rich soils. The cookbook called Cowichan Grown: Seasonal

recipes and local wisdom is currently seeking recipes (old favourites or new concoctions) from the community that showcase the region’s farmfresh heritage and feature Cowichan-grown ingredients. Organizations, clubs and local groups with members generally over 50 years of age who may also have an interest in local food or a connection to farming in the community and would like to submit a recipe are asked to book a short presentation with the CVCM by contacting Heather at info@cow-op.ca. Interested individuals from the Cowichan Valley are also encouraged to get in touch. Other opportunities to get involved in the making of the cookbook exist including helping with editing and proofing, photography, and outreach. The cookbook, stories and food photos will be compiled between now and September with a goal of designing and printing the cookbook in time for the holiday season. Recipes will also be published online on the co-op’s website at www.cow-op.ca/cookbook. Submitted by Heather Kaye

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Remembering Mayo School at Paldi

Breakfast On The Farm

o brown cows make chocolate milk? How much water does a cow drink? These are just some of the questions that you can ask and get answered at Breakfast on the Farm hosted by the dairy farmers of Vancouver Island and the BC Dairy Association. Admission is FREE and there is something for every age. The Cowichan Valley Shrine Club will be serving up breakfast sandwiches for $2/person for those that choose on a first come first served basis. This event is intended to educate the general public about the dairy industry and to allow them to experience the day-to-day activities of an active, commercial dairy farm. There are forty dairy farms on Vancouver Island with twenty-six of them located in the Cowichan Valley. Come out to the farm and enjoy breakfast, interact with the animals, ride a covered wagon, watch a demonstration of a cow getting milked in the Mobile Dairy Classroom, see robotic milking and feeding and so much more.

n 1920 the first school in Paldi was built on a small hill among huge stumps and debris of a former logging area. All building materials were donated by the Mayo Lumber Company. Parents and others provided the labour and other equipment. The piano was personally given by Mr. Mayo Singh. The one-room school opened in January 1921 with eight students and Miss Margaret Winifred Evans as the first teacher.

Healthy iced cold drinks, lunch to go! Come visit us while enjoying the music at the 39 Days of Summer Festival!

School class photos from the 1920’s to the 1960’s feature Sikh, Japanese, Chinese and Caucasian students, clearly denoting the ethnic diversity of the community of Paldi. Mrs. Ethel May McKelvie (nee Weismiller) was appointed principal of Mayo School in September 1943. She remained there for five years and was well respected by her students. In 1946 the school came under the direction of School District 66 (Lake Cowichan) and was renamed Paldi School. Declining enrollments saw the school close at the end of June 1969. continued on page 68

Free Micro/Drip Efﬁcient Irrigation Introductory Workshop Tuesday, July 11 7-9pm or Sunday, July 23 1:30-3:30pm

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Lavender Bread Pudding

Courtesy Chef Bill Jones, Deerholme Farm

This is an easy pudding I would serve chilled, with fresh berries. Strawberries are excellent and fresh raspberries may be even better. Can be up to 2 days in advance. Makes 12 portions Preheat oven to 325 F / 165 C 4 cups (1 L) ¼ cup (65 mL) 6 cups (1.5 mL) 6 1 cup

milk (or cream) lavender flowers French bread or baguette (sliced thinly) large eggs sugar (or ½ cup honey) More sugar for sprinkling

In a thick bottomed pot, add the milk and lavender. Heat over high until the mixture boils, be careful as the liquid will expand quickly and can easily overfull. When it starts to double in volume immediately remove from the heat and set aside In a mixing bowl, add the eggs and sugar whisk to mix. Pour 1/3 of the hot liquid through a strainer and into the eggs, and whisk to mix. Add the remainder of the liquid and stir to mix. Place a layer of bread in a large casserole dish. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, pushing down with a spoon to insure all the slices are soaked with the mixture. Place in a hot oven for 45 minutes (or until set and slightly browned on top). Remove from oven and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes. Cut into squares (or scoop with a large spoon) and serve warm with fresh berries and whipped cream,

Upcoming EVENTS July 29 Grilling and Thrilling Dinner Cooking Classes August 12 Salmon Magic August 29 Modern Vegetable Cooking

For full details visit www.deerholme.com BY RESERVATION ONLY

4830 Stelfox Rd, Duncan

For ReservationS 250 748 7450 Gift Baskets Gift Certificates Meat & Cheese Platters Cocktail Supplies Gourmet Foods

Lavender Love

ne of the things that I most love about the Cowichan Valley is the continuing swirl of wonderful organic aromas in the summertime. From the funk of newly cut hay to the sweet smell of the forests and rivers. At the farm, we always wait patiently for the flowers of the lavender plant to burst forth at the beginning of our walkway. It is a regular treat to gently rub the flowers and inhale the sweet floral aroma. The bees are also crazy about our lavender, the bushes are often buzzing with the activities of several types of bees. Most of the aroma from the plant come from aromatic oils that also have significant health benefits. The plant has anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory components but for me there is also great mental benefits derived simply by smelling it. In my book anything that gives you even a momentary lift is a good way to balance the other hectic parts of our lives. If you grow lavender, choose a drier area (they don’t like their roots too wet) and prefer a nice sunny spot in your yard. In France where you

often see fields ringing the Mediterranean the plants are often mulched with gravel between the rows, to both draw heat and keep down competing weeds. The really good news is they are hardy in our climate and do not need much in the way of care and feeding when they are established. I use lavender in a lot of desserts and they have a magic connection with berries, cream and chocolate. You can also use the leaves as a herb, similar to how you would use rosemary. They shine as a seasoning for lamb, pork and chicken. With vegetables, I like the combination of lavender with roasted or grilled potatoes, squash and zucchini best. Aroma therapy for the soul, delivered along the walkway or in the odors drifting from the BBQ, smells like a another fine Cowichan summer.

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Bill Jones is a chef, author and food consultant based on Deerholme farm. Reach him at www. deerholme.com

Lenora Bee Hive Share: Month Three Notes from the Hive

Our work this month was to inspect the hives for the varroa mite - a destructive parasite that attacks local bee colonies by feeding on their blood and attaching themselves to offspring and growing with their host. These mites reproduce within the honey bee colony itself and it’s introduction to North America has been devastating to honeybee populations. Identifying this mite and other diseases were much of the inspiration for beginning the Lenora Bee Hive Share so Chelsea could help new beekeepers learn how to identify problems early and teach them how to manage their hives to prevent spreading mites or other disease to neighbouring hives. Though new beekeepers on the rise are great, without the proper info and training new beekeepers can actually increase the spreading of pests and diseases causing problems for local bee populations overall. Despite it’s seriousness, Chelsea lectures us about the lifecycle of this mite with a calm manner and confident strategy with early identification. We prepare the smoker to venture down to the hives to have a look at how they are doing. As we approach there is much activity. We pry open the lid and lift a frame out. Lots of development. This frame happens to home the queen which she quickly identifies amongst a tangle of bees crawling all over

each other. Richard is impressed at how quickly she can hone in on the queen’s location in each of our inspections. She points out the drone brood. This is to be one of our mite inspection methods. She chooses freshly uncapped drone broods and removes the pupae to inspect for mites. “ The perfect time for this inspection is when their eyes are this purplish colour” she points out. We inspect a few more brood cells on this frame - so far so good. We move onto the next frame, prying it gently from the box with a hive tool. Lots of activity. Lots of capped brood. “I am very happy with the frames so far” she announces after flipping the frame on all angles. “ Would you like to try to lift one out” she asks me? I shake my head “not ready” I smile through my netting. “Richard?” “ Sure!” He grasps the edges and inspects the frame. Feeling more confident I have a go. Truly impressing myself as last year I would only observe 2 ft from the hives. Before we leave we shake icing sugar on the hives. Chelsea explains that the bees will clean the sugar off each other which will drop onto a piece of oiled coroplast which we will inspect on her next visit.

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Next visit School is now out and the children, protected with little beekeeper hats join us in inspecting the coroplast for a small oval shaped red dot (the varroa mite). Pointing out pollen and other tiny debris we find none but learn lots. The children Hive Share continued on pg 68

Musings From The Vines

hen we started our winery twelve years ago one thing I noticed about the industry here on the island is that it was focussed predominantly on white wine production. The first vineyard we leased was planted with two thirds whites, and only one third red wine grapes. Being a devout red wine drinker at the time that really threw me off my game. So much that when I planted our vineyard here in Cowichan Bay I

planted it over three quarters in red grapes, just to balance our other two leased vineyards. Why the focus on whites you ask? Well simply put because we can do them so well. White wines intended for consumption with food tend to be crisp, acidic, and vibrant. They are refreshing and meant to be drunk young. As wines age their acidity lessens, so most whites are consumed within a year or two as they have the fresh characteristics that are so valued. Whites wine grapes in general ripen more readily then red wine grapes, and winemakers have to pick early to ensure they retain the acidity that they need to make an outstanding wine. In many climates that can mean picking in August. Here on the island, however, picking in August is rare. Normally our weather is such that even most white wine grapes aren’t ready to pick until September or even October. All that extra time hanging on the vines allows the grapes to develop more flavour. So what does it all mean? It means our islands are able to pick grapes with beautifully balanced sugars and acidity much later in the season, and those grapes are much more flavourful then they would have been if picked earlier in a hot climate. In fact my best Siegerrebe and Ortega wines were grown in

the two coldest years we’ve been running Rocky Creek. They were the only two years where we could leave them until October to pick. Pinot Gris also benefits from a longer time hanging on the vines – developing more colour and flavour. In fact our 2016 Pinot Gris which we picked midOctober has so much colour from sitting crushed on the skins overnight that you will probably mistake it for a rose. The flavours are just as intense as the colour. These wines are also great for cooking with – they work well in marinades and seafood dishes.

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

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Emission Free Sail Cargo Coming To Salish Sea

arine shipping accounts for 4% of green house gas emissions globally. There is a growing movement to create emission free alternatives to current shipping modalities. Many of the potential solutions are hi tech and will require years of development but we have had a carbon free solution for hundreds of years that can be redeployed immediately, sail power. Costa Rica’s SAIL CARGO will be touring the Salish Sea region to raise awareness of the issue of shipping emissions and their carbon neutral freight service between Central America and British Columbia. Sail Cargo founders, Danielle Doggett and Lynx Guimond have set out on a mission to direct the global maritime shipping industry toward carbon neutrality. To do this they will build and operate a wooden, combustionfree, sailing cargo vessel called Ceiba in Costa Rica, synthesizing traditional wood construction with modern electric auxiliary propulsion systems. Co-founder Lynx Guimond stated ‘’Strategic alliances and growing interest has been forming in the Pacific North-West region. British Columbia has conscious consumers, and they have expressed a need for sustainable shipping.’’ Following the environmentally

damaging fuel oil spill of the Marathassa, and in light of the approved pipeline that would see tankers increase from 60 to over 400 each year despite heavy protest, SAILCARGO INC. believes that Vancouver, the islands and British Columbians are ready for a big change. Their ship, Ceiba, will have 100% electric propulsion. SAILCARGO INC. is working with an engineering firm from Switzerland (Sigma + Associates) to be able to harness power from the wind while sailing. That stored power will be there when there isn’t enough wind to sail, or when maneuvering in and out of harbours. Their event poster reads ‘’Calling all sailors, shipbuilders, shop owners and coffee lovers: Anyone interested in sustainability will want to learn about this emission free freight service opening between Central America and British Columbia.’’ SAILCARGO INC. wants to inspire action from the grassroots up. A recently solidified partnership with British Columbia’s S.C.V. Providence (out of Steveston, Richmond) means that the Pacific Exchange Line will begin service this fall (October 2017.) Among other cargos, they intend to transport green, unroasted organic coffee beans from Costa Rica to Vancouver spring 2018.

Cargo and passengers are being actively sought for this roundtrip voyage to Costa Rica, which will also call on San Francisco, Mexico and Hawai’i. Sailing vessel Providence can transport 25 tons and the ship is filling up fast. When complete, Ceiba will carry up to 300 tons. In the time leading up to the tour, SAILCARGO INC. encourages all parties interested in meeting to contact them: from local and national government, grassroots organizations, importers and store owners, sailors, shipbuilders to coffee or chocolate aficionados and all others who simply want to #SeaShippingChange.

‘’We’re coming to BC to meet with everyone who wants to see a healthier system, and a healthier coastline – it’s happening already, and momentum is gaining daily to support a shift towards green transportation.’’ says Danielle Doggett. Ceiba founders Lynx Guimond & Danielle Doggett will be coming to BC this summer to promote sustainable shipping from July 23rd to Aug 8 and will be at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Center July 27th from 7 to 9pm. Ganges Harbour July 26th on Saltspring Island and on Gabriola Island July 28th. info@sailcargo.org or phone (+506) 8625 0909 , Pura Vida!

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Hudson’s On First has a NEW patio! Come Dine Al Fresco on One of our Two Patios with checkered tablecloths, filtered light, manicured gardens and bicycle parking. Enjoy our new summer menus, craft beer and summer refreshments as you unwind and enjoy life! We even have a place for your pooch! 30 Patio Seats 163 First St, Duncan 250-597-0066 www.hudsonsOnFirst.ca

WESTHOLME TEAFARM PATIO SEATING FOR 30 AFTERNOON TEA GARDENS One of the most unique outdoor settings in the Cowichan Valley can be found at Westholme Tea Farm. Enjoy being steeped in Nature as you sip fine organic teas and indulge in delectable sweets on the garden patio. Live Music on Sundays @ 2pm July through October. Seating capacity is 30+. Westholme Tea Farm 8350 Richards Trail, Westholme 250.748.3811 www.westholmetea.com

beautiful little bistro with gardens and deck dining serving local a seasonal menu featuring Farm Fresh Salads, Hot Grilled Wraps, to die for Boumas’ Meats Sandwiches, Soups made from scratch with love, morning Omlettes with local free range eggs. Licenced serving Island & BC Wines, Ciders & Beers. A terrific stop on hot sunny days, cool off in the shaded garden, next to the shade garden pond, sip Spanish Sangria, relax and enjoy. Decks seat 30 + Open 7 days a week for Breakfast and Lunch. 10445 Chemainus Rd 250 324-3777 www.DaylinerCafe.com

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GENOA BAY CAFE PATIO SEATING FOR 30 OCEANSIDE GENOA BAY Situated in one of the most picturesque spots in the Cowichan Valley where Mt. Tzouhlem meets the ocean, how could we not offer outdoor dining? Our freshly redesigned oceanfront patio features an open concept sail cover and updated flooring which is sure to please summer guests. Patio holds 30 guests #9-5000 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan, www.genoabaycafe.com

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Enjoy a new seaside patio in Cowichan Bay. Family owned and operated The Vine run by our family, features a 60 seat patio facing west, perfect for sunsets. The menu will focus on affordable delicious meals all made from scratch. Sunday and Saturday brunch features our now famous crêpes and bennys as well as Ruth exceptional Authentic Belgian Waffle 1765 Cowichan Bay road , phone 250 597 7373 scheduled opening July 15.

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Thursday Night Music in The Park is Tuning Up

nce again, as they did last summer, Cobble Hill Events Society (CHES) is tuning up ‘the Hill’ with their Thursday night concert series in Cobble Hill Village Commons. From 6:30 to 8:00 each Thursday, June 15 to Aug. 31, you can expect to find a few hundred fans enjoying the tunes of circuit-based artists who have either come from the valley or have some connection with it. Last month warmed up with Adam Barker and Jon Middleton. And, in July and August, CHES expects the summer’s heat to be augmented with a mixture of female voices like Lo Waight and the Ramblers or Dirty Mountain,

more locals like Sean Barker or The Bad, bands like Wil and High Noon to Midnight, a couple of suprises and the grande finale with our very own Jon Middleton once again. And CHES is confident the valley ‘word of mouth’ from its 2000 enthusiastic fans from last year will swell the crowds even more than it did last year. There will again be no admission for this special opportunity but donations to invest in the future of this event are very much welcomed. So, mark Thursdays on your calendar,bring a blanket, lawn chair, sunglasses and some snacks, and enjoy a relaxed music experience as you chat with your neighbours and enjoy a beautiful summer’s eve in our valley! Keep in touch on Facebook or www.cobblehill eventssociety. com Submitted by John Baty, CHES

Building Better Soil At The 8Th Edible Garden Tour! of the most impressive, striking, and tasty edible gardens in the Cowichan Region. Attendees are given the chance to meet the very hands behind the shovels, and take away gardening secrets, tips, and techniques for enhancing their soil. This self-guided tour will leave you in awe of how edible landscapes can form through pure devotion and passion.

Cowichan Green Community’s 8th Annual Edible Garden Tour Saturday, July 8th, 2017, 10:00AM – 3:00PM Various locations in the Cowichan Valley Contact: Alyssa Loucks Tel: 250-748-8506 alyssa@cowichan greencommunity.org ich and healthy soil gives R life to rich and healthy plants. Poor dry, sandy, and rocky soil can be a green thumb’s worst nightmare when attempting to create bountiful edible gardens. Building better soil can help build a better garden, which is the theme of Cowichan Green Community’s (CGC) 8th annual Edible Garden and Farm Tour. Learn from gardeners how they accomplished re-beautifying their soil that has in turn produced plenty of delicious edibles. On Saturday, July 8th, from 10am-3pm come visit some

“Many gardeners are always wanting to improve their soil to, of course, improve their crops,” explains Alyssa Loucks, CGC’s garden tour organizer. “It can be incredibly difficult and uninspiring to try and grow anything in low-quality soil. However, it certainly is not impossible to build better soil in your gardens, and there are plenty of garden experts featured on this year’s tour who at first started with poor soil, and have worked their magic in creating healthier soil.” Tickets are $20.00 per person. For more information please contact Alyssa at 250748-8506, or alyssa@ cowichangreencommunity. org. To purchase tickets stop by the Garden Pantry Store (360 Duncan Street).

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8th Annual CGC Edible Gardens and Farms Winter Rill Farm

Soil has been Winter Rill Farm’s number one crop (with rocks being a close second) since starting with a ‘tabula rasa’ of glacial till almost 10 years ago. Leaf mulch, leaves, coffee grounds, seaweed, grass clippings, manure, yard waste, kitchen scraps, and all available organic matter has been scrounged from all over Vancouver Island to create rich soil for almost an acre of productive garden for vegetables, herbs, berries, and a wide variety of native plants to feed the bees.

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We started with glacial till, on logged and scraped land – about 80 percent rock, no topsoil, very deficient in minerals. To build fertility, we broke up hardpan, filtered out large rock, remineralized (with organic sources), inoculated with various micro-organisms, and aggressively composted to build humus. We have begun designs for a continuous-feed composter to turn material, working it along so that finished, filtered compost drops into a wheel barrow, ready to use.

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Our philosophy – “Small is beautiful – you can’t eat grass!” Since moving to the beautiful Cowichan Valley we have been more aware of food

security, organic gardening, the 100-Mile Diet, etc. Over the past 11 years we have slowly improved our edible garden. We live in a mobile home with a small yard and yet have been able to enjoy the fruits and vegetables grown in our garden right into the winter! This year we are trying the “Square Foot Gardening” method and can’t wait to see how it will turn out! Every year is a new experience for us!

Viola Farm Garden

At Viola Farm Garden we draw on organic farming practices. Recently, attuning to nature’s rhythms is an important theme. We nourish the soil with organic matter, with EM and biodynamic preparations. We nourish ourselves with organic food, slow food preparation and eating, and we strive to keep our garden décor as artistic and simple as possible. Our aim is to bring beauty into the world and to achieve this using principles of permaculture.

CGC Food Forest

The Community Demonstration Food Forest is located all around The Station, located at 360 Duncan Street, which is also home to the Cowichan Green Community. The garden is full of beautiful edible and medicinal plants that were planted together to create an amazing, diverse, and intriguing demonstration of food forestry. The plant selection for the garden was carefully considered in order to mimic the ecological processes of a forest. In addition to fruit trees and edible perennials, there are also medicinal and tea plants

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to enjoy as well. We invite you to take the time to walk around the paths, breath in the fresh garden air and relax on a bench under our kiwi pergola. The site is open to the public year round.

CGC Mandala Community Garden at KinPark Urban Farm The recently rebuilt Mandala Community Garden was designed to make sustainable urban food production more accessible, with wide pathways, higher, backfriendly raised beds, and convenient downtown location. Each bed is rented

and maintained by a different member of the community. There are also four smaller beds dedicated to growing produce for the local food bank. The beautiful cedar raised beds were sheet mulched and filled with recycled and composted organic material, ensuring productivity and nourishment for years to come.

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mall is beautiful. It’s the title of E.F. Schumacher’s classic 1973 critique of our “bigger is better” mentality and an important component of my personal philosophy towards life and farming. I find it as difficult to shake the belief that scaling up my enterprise is a good idea as it is to rid myself of the belief that my success can be gauged by how much money I earn. Both are ideas deeply ingrained in the dominant modern culture. While it’s true that scale and success are correlated, sometimes that relationship is an inverse one. Last year I cultivated three plots of land that together totaled almost 1/2 acre, a scale that could be described as “micro.” This year I dropped one of those plots with the goal of sizing down my operation to under 1/3 acre. Why? Well, consider what happens on the joyful day I discover I have no more vacant beds to fill. As the spectre of “one more” lifts I find myself taking fewer steps, rushing less, keeping up with weeding better. I turn over old beds faster. Now I can finally fix that leaky hose, tidy up that pile of junk. And because of the space opened

up by embracing “enoughness” I might even take a few extra moments at the end of the day to enjoy the wonder and beauty of this garden I have created. Or go home early and spend time with my family. We farmers sometimes complain that our job is difficult and doesn’t pay enough. I suspect that ridding ourselves of the impulse to take on more and embracing a definition of success that includes peace of mind and contentment can change that. We just might become farmers who tell you they have one of the best jobs in the world. Ol’ MacDonald Farm’s beautiful organic produce can be found at Duncan Farmer’s Market or at www.cow-op.ca

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Cowichan-Grown Now Available In Victoria

if you could order Ihavemagine direct from local farms and your veggies harvested just for you! This ultra-fresh way of grocery shopping has been available to online shoppers in the Cowichan region for more than a year now. Www.Cow-op. ca, the region’s online farmers’ market, allows local-food lovers to order farm-fresh foods from the convenience of their own home via computer or mobile app each week. This month Cow-op has opened its’ virtual doors to Victoria consumers who wish to enjoy a taste of the Warmland while directly supporting local family farms and businesses! Cow-op.ca has partnered with Olive the Senses, a premium olive oil shop located in downtown Victoria at the Hudson Public Market, to offer a convenient pick up spot for weekly orders of Cowichangrown produce, baking, meats, sauces, and more all grown, harvested, handmade, or processed in the Cowichan region. The online model is convenient for both farmer and customer,

as the farmers save time by harvesting exactly what has been ordered while locavores can shop online year-round with a once weekly pick up. Since orders are harvested fresh for the customer each week quality, taste, and nutritional value are unparalleled. Cow-op.ca is an initiative of the Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace (CVCM) developed in partnership with Cowichan Green Community in Duncan. Incorporated in November of 2014, the CVCM is a not-for-profit co-operative with over 50 food processor and farmer members all focused on increasing farm viability in our region. How Does it Work? The weekly ordering cycle runs from Friday to Tuesday, when the system temporarily closes to allow farmers and processors to fulfill their orders. All Victoria orders are packed and delivered to Olive the Senses (1701 Douglas St.) for pick up by the customer each Thursday afternoon, between noon and 6pm. All Duncan orders are available for pick up at Cowichan Green Community (360 Duncan St.), Thursdays between 3 and 6pm. For more information or to start ordering online, visit www.cowop.ca or contact us at info@cow-op.ca. When not working to promote local food and farming, Heather spends her time playing with her family on Maple Mountain.

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reating space to grow small fruits in your garden is a fun and rewarding experience, and one that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. With a few good pointers you could be topping your ice-cream with fresh blueberries in the heat of the summer months. First let’s define what we mean by small fruits. This category includes well known species such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries, but also includes grapes, kiwis, hops, cranberries, and goji berries. In fact, there is a lot to choose from when it comes to picking out small fruits for your garden, so for those who are just starting down

this sweet path, we’ll just stick with the most popular varieties. If you’re a blueberry person, here’s what you’ll need to know. Blueberries need moist, well drained, acidic soil and a sunny location. They also need a buddy so they’ll have better pollination. A great way to deal with this is to choose types that ripen at different times. This way you could potentially be eating blueberries from mid summer to early fall. Two varieties you might want to try are Bluecrop and Duke. Bluecrop produces large, wonderfully flavoured, light blue fruit mid season, and grows between 4’ and 6’ tall. Duke is an early season producer, but blooms late, meaning that its flowering time will overlap with Bluecrop, benefitting both varieties. Duke also produces

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a large fruit, but is a bit darker in colour. It has a mild, crisp flavour and boasts an excellent shelf-life. Don’t assume that you can plant your raspberries alongside your blueberries, as the two species have different soil requirements. Raspberries like a well drained, alkaline soil, and a sunny spot to produce the most yield. They do not like wet feet, as they are susceptible to root rot. There are two types of raspberries, summer-fruiting (bears one crop per season) and ever-bearing (produces a fall crop, and a summer crop the following season). Most raspberries are self-fertile meaning you’ll get fruit with only one variety. They’re best pollinated by bees and will

start producing a year after planting. As with blueberries, you can extend the harvest season by choosing both summerfruiting and ever-bearing varieties. Tulameen is a summer-bearing raspberry that produces large, firm, flavourful fruit, and is one of the leading fresh market varieties. Cut the canes low to the ground each winter. Heritage is an ever-bearing variety with large, mild flavoured berries. It is fairly tolerant of heavier soils, but still needs good drainage. Cut the canes after they fruit in the summer. Another ever-bearing variety you can try is Joan J. The major difference with this

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Franziska Ebbesen Artists Receptiion July 8 Excellent Frameworks, Station St, Downtown Duncan

nce I first got my hands into it in high school I have always loved clay. During university I was trained in various artistic media such as metal work, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. I went on to gain a diploma in Art Therapy and Fine Arts. For the longest time my main interest and favorite way to express myself was Photography, which is now resurfacing on my pottery pieces. Moving to Canada just over 10 years ago completely changed the focus of my life in many ways. Over the past few years I have been studying with various ceramic artists and experimenting with mixing my love for photography with my love for clay by transferring my original photographs onto my ceramic dishes and jewelry pieces. I finally began to focus more on ceramics eight years ago, on and off for several years, but now that my children are reaching school age I am excited to dive deeper into it! I am largely self-taught, but I always try to do a workshop at least once a year to develop

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Ceramics by Franziska new techniques and expand my horizon. One of my favourite things about working with clay is the ability to experiment with both form and colour. Each of my pieces is fired three times and during the third firing my original photographs get fired into the glaze. I constantly mix and test new glazes and I love opening my kiln each time to see a new glaze on a finished piece. Experimenting and trying out new things keeps my creative juices flowing. The photographs and images on my pieces are inspired by my travels and the magic of the natural world that surrounds me in my life, especially here on Vancouver Island. At the moment, I am really excited about working in sets, whether they are nesting bowls, a pitcher with cups, a progression

Big Salad Bowl Chinese Lanterns, 14 inches in diameter by Franziska Ebbesen

of mugs or a series of hanging vases that flow together as a wave and form one big piece. This is the inspiration for my upcoming exhibition at Excellent Frameworks which has the theme “Community”. The show will be on display from the 5th to the 30th of July and will feature

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collections of decorative and functional ceramics with the intention of reminding the viewer of the importance of individuals coming together to share as a community. Art Opening July 8 at Excellent Frameworks/E.J.Hughes Gallery, 1-3 pm.

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Mouth,’ a structured dance accompanied by improvisational music. “This artistic offering is my attempt to predict the future (metaphorically) by asking the question, ‘can we become our own oracles by becoming ourselves, always, in the now?’” Ou Gallery, 3091 Agira Rd, Duncan

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Visions Art Studio Tour See the work of 27 artists at 19 different art studios all over the Cowichan Valley. This free, selfguided studio tour has been presented annually for the past 20 years. Come and meet your favourite artists and be introduced to new ones you will want to follow. See what they are working on now, choose something for yourself or for a gift. Pick up brochure/ maps at Thrifty Foods in Duncan and in Mill Bay, or download from www. visions arttour.ca Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 7, 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

I will be opening my studio for 3 days during the month of July. I will be busy working to build up stock and creating new designs. I would love to have some visitors through to see what I am working on, ask questions, and check out finished pieces. Using sterling silver and copper, I create pieces that are a combination of chainmaille and traditional silversmithing techniques. My style is characterized by unique hand forged sterling silver beads and coloured copper pendants. Each piece I create is timeless and very easy to wear. Visit me in my studio / garage located in Cowichan Station, just a ten minute walk away from Bright Angel Regional Park. I will be open to the public July 7th – 9th, Friday through Sunday, between 10am and 4pm each day. For more info call 250-732-6686 or to see more of my jewellery www. morgan ann designs. com

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of details; leaves unfurling in spring, ripe rosehips hanging, grasses hanging over a ditch, the crazy reflections in puddles, wizened blackberries at the season’s end, and ice I looked with a compositional eye, and then began painting.

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’ve been known for the colourful handbuilt ceramics and more recently the ceramic mural on the bandstand beside Duncan City Hall, but now I have a different work that I’m looking forward to sharing. In the last couple of years I’ve painted a series of large watercolours that I’ve named “Noticing the Unnoticed”. This work is an exploration of the world outside my door, on the edge of the marsh and on Mount Tsouhalem. This could be found anywhere in the valley that we might walk by without a second glance. The subjects of these large images are the elegance of plants and I’ve noticed that actually really seeing what is in front of me becomes deeper and more nuanced as I look. My creative process while painting became a cycle of hiking and observing, searching for shapes, light and lines and then taking photographic notes on my cell phone. From hundreds of photos

As time went on I played with leaving white spaces as a positive element. I began to feel that the white shapes were like the inner silence I really needed to observe. Like silence, the white spaces created a new perspective with more clarity and sometimes shifted the image into a study in abstraction and elegance. I have no rules about how I compose with white spaces except that

Painter Nan Goodship they needed to add strength to an image.I decided they were finished when they were balanced, dancing on their own. Spending time in this way has become a way of meditating on the gifts of the living world. Far from the media, or virutual reality the natural world speaks

it’s own language and has it’s own resonance. This work expresses a way of seeing.

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Image left; Nan Goodship, Bullrushes in Fall, watercolour 42” x3 Image right; Nan Goodship, Unfurling Leaves, watercolour, 64”x 42”

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The Wall: A Performance Piece

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f you give me your time, I’ll give you an experience” says Marina Abramovic who is now hailed as the grandmother of performance art, “this is not theater - theater repeats but performance (art) is real…the knife and the blood are real.” In these temporary but often powerful moments of art performance, the performer gets to engage with the audience in a very different way than traditional theatre. The audience, their presence, energy and participation, inform the work & become part of the art itself. With our new arts space, The Ou Gallery, we wanted to offer the Cowichan Valley something new to experience and consider. Performance art has fascinated, appalled, and intrigued us, and we wanted to feature artists that had a playful, gentle & intriguing energy, and welcome our community in this space to inspire new thoughts & experiences. As part of this month’s collection of touring artists,

Stacey Cann, traveling from Edmonton, will be performing ‘The Wall’. Her work uses humour and absurdity to confront real issues of protection, isolation, and social barriers in our daily lives. In her performance, she will build a series of walls out of wood; each will offer different amounts of stability and isolation for the performer. “Performance has a rare quality in visual art, the chance to perform, to modify, to reperform, and to rethink and reexamine your ideas. To make an experiment of art, which has added a real playful aspect to the way that I make art. I am there to see the audience reaction, and what is and isn’t working.” – Stacey Cann.

July Feature Artist Ceramics by Franziska The elegant works of ceramics artist Franziska Ebbesen will be featured at the gallery through July. Art Opening Saturday, July 8th, 1-3pm Artist’s reception - everyone welcome. Excellent Frameworks Home of the EJ Hughes Gallery 28 Station St., Downtown Duncan www.excellentframeworks.ca 250 746 7112

Stacey Cann received a MA in Art Education at Concordia University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Print Media from Alberta College of Art and Design. She has exhibited at the International Print Centre in New York, Latitude 53 Gallery, and Harcourt House Artist Run Center. Cann also teaches silkscreen & printmaking and is currently the Administrator of the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton, as well as a practicing artist and curator. Catch Stacey’s performance at 7pm on Thursday, July 23rd and check out our website or FB page / theougallery for more information about our other performances, workshops & exhibitions this month. www.theougallery. com 3091 Agira Road, Duncan.

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y first memories of the IFF are as a musician with a young family. Both my children were raised on a diet of folk music and accompanied us to every festival. The festival has always been a safe and nurturing place for young children. Tad’s interest in folk music has grown into a love of music that has seen him with a critically acclaimed solo career and touring and playing with the likes of West My Friend and recently Ivonne Hernandez (Juno Award winner), both who will be at this year’s festival. The Paul Ruszel Trio at the 30th festival included Tad on mandolin: from a babe in arms to playing the stage with his dad and all those beautiful years in between. This is the kind of lasting impression that good folk music has left with my family. Fantastic camping and food and lots of children’s activities. It has been a summer

focus for the entire family for over thirty years. Remember to bring sunscreen, wide brim hat, your own water bottle, and extra cash or credit card, to take advantage of the incredible food and merchandise booths that are there every year. Be prepared to buy a raffle ticket and win a chance for a CD from every performer at the festival, and other great prizes. Tell your friends! As with all festivals, they have seen some “lean” years, but the IFF is continually growing and not going away. The best way to ensure its continued longevity is to be there! July 21 - July 22, Providence Farm www.islandsfolkfestival.ca /www.paulruszelmusic.com Submitted by Paul Ruszel now

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High Noon to Midnight It began with drinking beers at a show and has now fully progressed to drinking beers and playing shows. High Noon to Midnight consists of four guys who share the simple notion that music sounds better when you have a damn good time making it. The rock tunes they create reflect this idea and pay tribute to each member’s very different musical background and influences. Simply put, this is a band that you must see live. With soulful, emotionally driven vocals and blistering saxophone solos, their creatively crafted songs take on a life of their own. A staple of the local victoria music scene, High Noon to Midnight delivers the goods every time they hit the stage. Thursday, July 13 6:30pm Cobble Hill Village Commons. Family Friendly.

to the Cowichan Valley. Ranging from delicate story telling to more blues based rock, Simard captivates his listeners through the journey. His modt recent album The Heavy Wait was recorded at Arcade Fire’s old Petite Eglise studio, and has received critical praise. Ben Zyaking is a Vancouver Island based artist and will be opening the show. His keen artistry and intuitive story telling has brought him to stages throughout North America.Tickets are $15 advance and $18 at the door, available at Duncan Music, Providence Farm General Store, and www.eventbrite.ca. Doors 6:30 show 7:00. Sunday July 16, Providence Farm Chapel 1843 Tzouhalem Rd.

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oly musical medleys! The show features over 60 songs. Fair enough, the years between the mid 1950s and the mid 1970s produced some amazing, now iconic, music. Buddy Holly, Sonny and Cher, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, you will hear them all and many more. We can’t think of another stage show that we have been so mutually impressed with. It wasn’t just the great song after great song sung by great vocalist after great vocalist; it was the dancing, it was being in a *live studio audience*, it was watching it on TV while it was happening, it was the band behind the curtain in the upper deck, it was the history interwoven with the comedy and the tragedy and

Rock Legends the commercials, it was Roy’s outfits (Yes, we’re on a first name basis), it was everyone dancing in their seats. We felt uplifted and wiser and full of fun. And by the looks of the other attendees, we were not alone. The theme, music and absolute entertainment of this production make it a must see on all your summer schedules. Although, it could be argued that we entered the theatre in a state of absolute bliss

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due to the remarkable buffet dinner beforehand. We have learned that a full Chemainus Theatre experience starts with a glorious feast in the Playbill Dining Room. Can you say “t͡ ʃɑk(ə)lɪt faʊntən”? (For those who don’t read phonetics it says ‘chocolate fountain’, try it again). The desert table was hard to walk past enroute to the salad bar, but we managed to limit ourselves to one cream puff (dipped in the ͡tʃɑk(ə) lɪt faʊntən). The menu is designed to bring items of the era, themed to the show, for your dining experience. And it must be a rock n’ roll show when there are sliders at the featured drink is a Surfin’ USA cocktail (very delicious). The entrée bar alone was a three-tripper, four

if you count going back for one more Oyster Rockefeller. And really, who wouldn’t go back for one more Oyster Rockerfeller? Top all this off with superb service and a virtuoso pianist. Needlessto-say, all our trips to the Chemainus Theatre will now include the dining experience as well. Overall, we came away feeling that this is community supported theatre at its finest, so we are encouraging our community to get rockin’ and rollin’ up in Chemainus this summer! chemainustheatrefestival.ca Submitted by Eric and Kendra Stiwich, Parents, music lovers, food aficionados, and community promoters.

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he stage at Waterwheel Park, in Chemainus, will soon play host to another amazing summer of music. Along with the popular “Music in the Park” concert series, which takes place every Tuesday evening during July and August, the park will see no less than five great weekend musical events during the summer. The first two of these festivals will take place in July. The summer music season will kick off with the annual Chemainus Valley Blues Festival on July 8 and 9. The festival will feature some well-known west coast blues bands, including Bill Johnson, David Vest, Mark Crissinger, Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners, Dave Harris, Curl, Virginia and Larry Blatchford (under their new name, “Lady V and Key Krasher”), and the Renovation Blues Band. The fun will get started at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, continuing at 1:00 PM on July 9. Festival director Bev Knight promises lots of great blues music in the beautiful confines of Waterwheel Park. The following weekend, on July 15 and 16, the stage will be taken over by two days of outstanding bluegrass

music. The headline band will be Virginia’s Gold Heart, which consists of sisters Tori, Shelbey and Jocey Gold, providing wonderful vocal harmonies while playing mandolin, fiddle and guitar; the girls are accompanied by their father Trent on double bass, and younger brother Kai on five-string banjo. The organizers are also proud to present the great Vancouver band “5 on a String”. Joining the festival this year will be Powell River’s “Scout Mountain” band, along with the all-female crew of “Backporch Banjo”. The Vancouver Island band “Bluegrass Fever” will be on hand as well – this is the band that initiated this annual festivity, in 2011. More details of these events can be seen at www.cvcas. com, or at each event’s individual website. The folks at the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society, who organize all of this musical activity, are confident that locals and visitors alike will enjoy the amazing summer of music that these events promise. Tuesday evening concerts

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Kelly Nakatsuka, a former broadcaster, and columnist with CBC Radio is the new artistic director of the Islands Folk Festival.

n July 21st the steady rhythmic beats of the Tzinquaw Dancers from Cowichan Tribes will fill the air at Providence Farm in Duncan, marking the start of the 33rd annual Islands Folk Festival. This local drum and dance group kick off what promises to be another wonderful weekend of music, at one of Canada’s longest running folk festivals. Highlights this year on the musical front include Canadian folk legends The Bills, celebrating their 20th Anniversary at the festival. The fast-rising folk and bluegrass outfit The Lonely Heartstring Band join us from Boston, one of the most talked about young folk bands in North America. Others that will bring festival goers to their feet include the multiaward-winning band Big Little Lions, Locarno, and the Islandbased trio Lion Bear Fox.

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e are living in an era of reconciliation here in Canada. And it is in that spirit that the Islands Folk Festival is embarking on a multi-year project to bring increasing numbers of Indigenous musicians to our event. This year at the festival we have a number of performers, and we’re also working on presenting a few other concerts throughout the year featuring some of this country’s finest artists. 2017 Islands Folk Festival attendees will be welcomed by the Tzinquaw Dancers from right here on Cowichan Tribes territory. This dynamic drum and dance group has delighted Valley audiences at events around the Valley, and around the world. Also joining us this year will be Victoria-based Art Napoleon from the Saulteau First Nation,

The guitar wizardry of the Marc Atkinson Trio (Hornby Island and Victoria), Quinn Bachand’s Brishen (Victoria), and Incendio (California) will delight. The legendary Island folk group The Eccleston’s are back together after a hiatus and will be there, as will emerging groups like Fox Glove, West My Friend, Coastline, and the 2014 CBC Searchlight winner Lauren Mann. Singersongwriters like Sarah Jane Scouten, Craig Cardiff, Linda McRae and Jay Aymar will be telling stories and playing songs throughout the weekend on one of five festival stages. Children remain a focus of the festival as well, with multiple Juno nominees The Kerplunks on hand, along with other entertainment for kids, and a newly revamped SparkleZone. This year new Artistic Director Kelly Nakatsuka is launching a project that aims to bring more Indigenous artists to the festival stages in the years to come. Along with the local Tzinquaw Dancers from Cowichan Tribes, Island residents Art Napoleon (Saulteau First Nation) and Ed Peekeekoot (Ahtahkakoop First who bridges the worlds of folk, rock and blues, all while infusing his music with the traditional knowledge and perspectives of his Cree roots, as well as his trademark humour. Ed Peekeekoot also lives on Vancouver Island, though he remains deeply rooted to his home territory of the Ahtahkakoop Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan. A gifted multiinstrumentalist, Ed combines contemporary country, folk and finger style guitar, with elements of traditional Cree music, all infused with his storytelling and easy humour. Asani is an award-winning a cappella trio based in BC and Alberta. They draw on their heritage to create music that is accessible to a wide audience. Debbie Houle, Sherryl Sewepagaham and Sarah Pocklington, have performed across Canada around the world. And Christian Takes Gun Parrish, better known as Supaman, has delighted and moved audiences around the world. From the Apsaalooke Nation in Southern

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Exciting Performances at 33rd Islands Folk Festival Nation) will both perform solo sets and together, a special Cree language set aimed at our young audience. The multi-award winning a cappella trio Asani will be on hand, who sing in a mix of English, Cree, and French. And from the Apsáalooke Nation in Montana, Christian Takes Gun Parrish, better known as “Supaman”, will bring his unique performance to the festival, blending traditional fancy

dancing, with a musical mix of traditional instrumentation, and modern hip hop.

Montana, Supaman is a champion fancy dancer who performs in his full traditional regalia, while using a looper, modern and traditional instrumentation to create a bed for his performance. He combines dance and hip-hop, with a lot

of humour to create a show that bridges cultures, uplifts spirits, and breaks down stereotypes.

33rd Islands Folk Festival July 21, 22 and 23. Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. For the full lineup, ticket information, and full stage schedule, visit www.islandsfolkfestival.ca.

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his 20th year as a juggler and children’s entertainer. A graduate of more than one clown training institution, he’s performed all over North America. And The Islands Folk Fest was one of his first ever gigs. Welcome back Trever!

fiddle playing daughter Daisy Squires.

Quinn Bashand’s Brishen - Victoria raised

Asani is an award-wining

acoustic guitar phenom backed by the world class artists who make up Brishen. Brishen will be filling the festival with a gypsy jazz sound this year.

Indigenous a cappella trio of women from BC and Alberta. Singing in English and Cree, combining contemporary music with traditional Indigenous music.

Marc Atkinson Trio

Hornby Island multiinstrumentalist and one of the country’s finest guitar players will bring his acoustic jazz trio to the fest, in addition to their performances as 3/5’ths of The Bills.

One of several master songwriters we have this year… Jay Aymar is a Toronto-based artist who plays over 120 shows a year. His songs are known for their very rich lyrical content, often influenced by classic literary themes. A master story teller as well.

Big Little Lions the

award-winning songwriting duo of Helen Austin from Royston and Paul Otten from Ohio. Beautiful folk pop, and joined for the fest by Helen’s

The Bills, long of one Canada finest folk bands. The Victoria quintet celebrate 20 years together this year. We’re so excited to celebrate with them. Master singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff from Ontario is one of the hardest working musicians in Canada. Touring relentlessly, his shows are at once uplifting, inspiring, and frequently very moving.

The Choir is the Victoria

based choral group who sing interpretations of a wide variety of popular music. A hit every time they perform. And festival goers will have a chance to join the choir as well.

Coastline: Ivonne Hernandez’ amazing fiddle orchestra with over a dozen of the finest young artists in the province. Ivonne is also performing at the festival with singer-songwriter Tad Ruszel, and as part of Genevieve and the Wild Sundays. Busy fiddler!

Genevieve and The Wild Sundays from

Cowichan and Victoria is one of the funnest and finest folk bands on the Island. The all female quintet delight audiences every time they step on stage. Rising young singer songwriter Lydia Hol will be here from Vancouver. With a stunning singing voice and great songwriting….perhaps like a West Coast Amelia Curran.

Incendio, Latin guitar

four-piece band from Southern California. They lit the stage on fire a few years back at the IFF and we’re thrilled they’re returning.

Colleen Eccleston is getting the band back together for this year’s IFF with the return of The Ecclestons after a hiatus. Colleen is one of the best songwriters this country has and is also a music historian and UVIC professor.

And a wonderful young German singer songwriter Hanne Kah will be here with her band as well. Hanne sings mostly in English with a bit of an Americana sound to her music.

The Vancouver-based Canadiana duo of Kent

The Kerplunks from

Fiddy and David Sinclair. Part songwriters

and virtuoso musicians, part historians. Not to be missed!

Fox Glove out of Victoria bring truly gorgeous three part harmonies and a rapidly expanding list of musical accomplishments. The female trio will play a sparse set in the chapel and an Islands Stage set with their full band.

Three-time Juno nominees

Gabriola Island will be lighting up the stage for the young folks… and the young at heart. Stellar kids music from four top notch artists.

Knacker’s Yard bring their rousing traditional Celtic tunes for the adults, as well as a special set aimed at the kids. Lion Bear Fox, the dynamic trio of Ryan McMahon, Cory Woodward, and Christopher Arruda are just as likely to have you on your feet roaring, or watching

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You can find the full schedule for all five stages online at www.Islandsfolkfestival.ca

FRIDAY, JULY 21

ISLANDS STAGE EVENING 5:30 - OPENING CEREMONIES featuring the Tzinquaw Dancers 6 PM – THE ECCLESTONS 7 PM - LINDA MCRAE 8 PM - ASANI 9 PM – BIG LITTLE LIONS 10 PM – LION BEAR FOX 11PM - LOCARNO

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WORKSHOP STAGE 11 AM - HARMONY SINGING WORKSHOP - PARTICIPANTS TO BE CONFIRMED 1PM - CRAIG CARDIFF, LINDA MCRAE, COLLEEN ECCLESTON - A MILLION WAYS TO CRAFT A SONG 3PM - MARC JENKINS & MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR - I’D LIKE TO TEACH THE FEST TO SING - (audience members invited to learn a song in 3 part harmony in about 90 min, and will then open the evening Islands Stage sets with their song) 4:30 PM - INCENDIO - A DEEP DIVE INTO LATIN GUITAR MUSIC

10 AM SATURDAY THE KERPLUNKS ON ISLANDS STAGE 11AM SATURDAY - KNACKERS YARD (CELTIC) SPARKLEZONE STAGE 10AM SUNDAY - THE KERPLUNKS ON ISLANDS STAGE 11AM SUNDAY - ED PEEKEEKOOT & ART NAPOLEON (KID’S CREE SET) SPARKLEZONE STAGE SAT & SUN - CLEVOR TREVOR - KID’S CLOWN - (ROAMING PERFORMANCES) 9:30 AM SAT & SUN - KIDS YOGA IN THE SPARKLEZONE

All weekend long - Kids can enjoy the Sparklezone for arts & crafts, face painting, wall of noise and music, slip n’ slide, bubble action, improv theatre, dress up, plus chill out areas for wee folks and a nursing corner for new moms.

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10AM THE 10:15 AM - KIDS THE KERPLUNKS 11AM – THE CHOIR 12 PM - SARAH JANE SCOUTEN 1 PM – KNACKERS YARD & EILEEN MCGANN & WEST MY FRIEND ACOUSTIC HEAVEN 2 PM - COASTLINE 3 PM – FOX GLOVE 4 PM – THE LONELY HEARTSTRING BAND

WORKSHOP STAGE 11 AM - KENT FIDDY & DAVID SINCLAIR & JAY AYMAR - EXTREMELY CANADIAN - HISTORY IN A MUSICAL CONTEXT 1 PM - SUPAMAN, ART NAPOLEON, ASANI - INDIGENOUS MUSIC IN A TIME OF RECONCILIATION. 2:30 PM - MARC ATKINSON TRIO & QUINN BACHAND GUITAR HEAVEN

5 PM - CLOSING CEREMONIES

with a tear in your eye. Wonderful artists who create magic when they get together on stage.

Locarno - Tom Landa’s

(The Paperboys) incredible latin project will be heating things up in the Friday night late slot at the festival.

The Lonely Heartstring Band is

Hallett and Adam Kerby. They have toured the country together a few times and are set to release their debut album later in 2017.

ranges through country and folk to traditional Cree music. An incredible story teller and a joy to watch in performance.

Lauren Mann is a

The sharp-witted English artist Grace Petrie, who is a powerful singer and equally powerful social justice activist.

new Pender Island resident and the 2014 winner of the nationwide CBC Searchlight competition… which sought out the best new artists in Canada. She was the best that year. Enough said! English singer and guitar virtuoso Jake Morley who has been rising fast in his home country..

one of the fastest rising young folk and bluegrass bands on the continent. Each of them a wizard on their respective instruments, they truly create magic on stage together. Sure to be one of the most buzzed about bands at the festival.

Award-winning goldenvoiced Celtic singer songwriter Eileen McGann of Mill Bay will be there as well. One of the purest voices on the Island. Former Spirit of The West member Linda McRae is a multi-award winning singer songwriter. She’s so good she spends lots of her time teaching other artists how to write songs, including an inspiring music project she did with the inmates of Folsom Prison. The folky, jazzy bluesy duo Mad for Joy is Jocelyn

Sarah Fitzgerald. A dazzling new collaboration from two young, yet veteran BC musicians.

of the great party bands in BC history. The ska and reggae rockers have been burning up stages since the 1980’s and are still going strong. We’re thrilled to have them on Saturday night for the danceyour-face-off late set.

Supaman, is an

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Tad Ruszel and Ivonne Hernandez Art Napoleon - Island

based folk rocker, frequently singing in Cree, including an album of popular covers reinterpreted in Cree. Art is an funny and eloquent artist who is a bridge between cultures.

recently joined forces but sound like they’ve been playing together for a decade. Tad is a truly wonderful singer songwriter and multiinstrumentalist from the Cowichan Valley, and Ivonne is a Juno-winning fiddler and collaborator who’s playing in three separate bands at the festival.

Sarah Jane Scouten

is a Toronto based, but West Coast raised country folk artist. She has a stellar new album just out and one of the finest voices in Canada. Think shades of Patsy Cline and Neko Case.

Ed Peekeekoot is

an Island based multiinstrumentalist who’s music

Sky Parallel, featuring

award-winning singer songwriter Sarah Noni, and former Delhi 2 Dublin fiddler

incredibly unique artist from the Apsaalooke Nation in Montana. Traditional fancy dancer, traditional instruments and music, mashed up with an electronic looper and some modern hip-hop. An incredibly uplifting and powerful performer. And really funny too!

The Tzinquaw Dancers from right here

in Cowichan Tribes territory. This captivating drum and dance group embody a bridge from the ancient practices and traditions of the Cowichan people, right through to the modern day. Since the 1980’s they have performed countless times here on home soil, and all around the globe. Another Victoria band West My Friend will be here with their razor sharp folk instrumentation and some of the smartest, most literate songwriting in the country.

Sleeping Cool On Warm Summer Nights

very summer it seems to get a bit warmer and heat waves are becoming a common occurrence. This can wreak havoc on our sleep. A higher body temperature during the night disrupts our sleep cycles and makes it harder to sleep soundly throughout the night. What can we do to make a difference? Start by packing up that down comforter. These are heat insulating (not to mention a dust mite’s favourite place). Also take the polyester and synthetics fabrics out of the bedroom. Their lack of breathability will keep you hot. Use light weight breathable cotton sheets instead. If you choose an organic option, you will also find comfort in knowing that they are made free of chemicals and insecticides during their processing.

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material. Our heads are one of the hottest parts of our bodies, so choosing a pillow and covering that is breathable, is essential. Pillow casings ideally should be a 250-350 thread count to be adequately breathable. Invest in a pillow filled naturally. The majority of head pillows on the market are made with synthetic fabrics, keeping us hotter than we need. Other Natural Ways to Keep Cool: -Close the blinds during the day to keep the house cooler, and open the window after the sun goes down to improve air circulation (which helps evaporate your sweat and will keep you cooler as you sleep).

it much easier to fall asleep. -Sleeping with a damp cloth or a covered ice pack can be very soothing. Consider wearing cool damp socks to bed. Cooling the feet lowers the overall body temperature of your skin and body. -Drink lots of water during the day to keep hydrated. Eat smaller meals throughout the day, and choose foods that are easy to digest. Consuming protein stimulates the digestive fire and will heating up your body.

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ow in its 6th year, the 39 Days of July, presented by the Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society, is in full swing in Charles Hoey Park. From June 30th through August 7st, live music can be enjoyed everyday – for free! - from noon ‘til 8pm. What Artistic Director Longevity John Falkner calls a “humongous, but delightful extravaganza” is becoming bigger and better each summer. Pick up a program at various locations around town and be amazed by the diversity and talent of the performers involved. Be sure to check the schedule for various performances in City Square as well. 39 Days. 300+ Performers. 100% free.

Summer Sale Week (July 10 – 15) Beginning July 10th, many of your favourite shops will be holding their annual summer sales with some of them spilling out onto the sidewalks during the week and into the streets on Saturday, July 15th for Downtown Duncan Day! Downtown Duncan Day! (July 15) Saturday, July 15th is this year’s date for downtown’s biggest annual event – join in the fun on this special car-free day in the core. There will be street sales, free rides, a Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show, a Kids’ Parade, the 4th annual Fashion Show, Rotary Pancake Breakfast, a Community Stage with local performances and much more. Also taking place during Downtown Duncan Day is

the Grande Parade, presented by the Duncan Cowichan Festival Society. Building on the increased interest and participation of the last few years, this year’s Parade looks to be awesome and will

include dozens of entrants winding their way along the traditional route and through downtown. Join the fun in Downtown Duncan this July!

represents more that eighty artisans and artists on Vancouver Island. While they both love everything about fabric, their interests are quite different. Sandra makes kimono-style jackets and dressing gowns as well as handbags and scarves. Katie produces colourful rag rugs, baskets, and aprons. Both will have an exhibition of their work at the store for the month of July. Imagine That! is located in Duncan’s town square.

Imagine That Artisans Sandra Greenaway and Katie Daniels When Sandra and Katie are not managing Duncan’s Imagine That! gift store, they are likely at home sewing and crocheting. Both are volunteer members of the artisans co-operative which

Most of Sandra’s fabrics are hand-stamped batiks made in Bali, Indonesia. She describes the style of her easy fitting jackets as “Asian with a westcoast flair.” Each jacket and dressing gown is unique, often a combination of several fabrics which complement each other. Katie’s beautiful rugs and baskets are made from remnants of fabric which she scavenges from yard sales and thrift shops. Creating the rag rugs takes a surprising amount of fabric, she explains. A rug can take many hours to complete

from acquiring and prepping the fabrics, to the actual crocheting. Probably all of the artisans at Imagine That! would agree that their creations are more a labour of love than anything else. It’s likely that the following reflects their feelings. When you buy something from an artist you’re buying more than an object. You’re buying hundreds of hours of errors and experimentation. You’re buying years of frustration and moments of pure joy. You’re not buying just one thing, you are buying a piece of a heart, a piece of soul...a small piece of someone else’s life.

Veronica Scott is a mosaic artist and freelance writer.

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Upcycling Artist Amanda Hoffmann

manda Hoffmann (Hoff the Grid Goods) is a Vancouver Island based artist with a passion for upcycling. She has been involved in the arts throughout her life and relies primarily on her love of making and trying new things as her source of training. Amanda’s educational background in biology and environmental sciences has fueled her desire to be as environmentally conscious as possible while creating her pieces. She achieves this largely through re-purposing

pre-existing materials, not using harmful materials or chemicals, and incorporating things from nature whenever possible. Amanda’s hope is that her art inspires others to live mindfully, find value in reusing and recycling, and ultimately generate less waste in the process. Amanda draws inspiration for her art through her love of the natural ecosystems of the west coast, particularly the beaches and forests of lower Vancouver Island. She often lovingly refers to the shores and hiking trails as her “office,” both places where ideas for works of art have come to fruition. Many of her designs feature images from nature, such as mushrooms, trees, ferns, and humpback whales. Having dabbled in many mediums such as drawing,

painting, and photography in the past, Amanda now focuses her energy on art primarily using clay, metal, wood, and fabric. Currently, her favourite thing to re-purpose is wood into wall hangings and jewellery. Using pieces of driftwood, feathers, and rope found on beaches, Amanda creates hand painted, hand-drawn, one-of-akind necklaces and wall décor. The illustrations on each piece of wood revolve around the lunar cycle and sun imagery and will vary depending on the size and shape of each piece of wood that she finds. Amanda also repurposes old silver spoons into garden and home décor. She flattens spoons and using letter stamps, individually hammers each letter of garden phrases or quotes onto the spoons. They can then

be placed into the soil in the garden or in a house plant pot. The best part about these pieces is that unlike flowers, they don’t require any water to look beautiful! Currently, Amanda’s art can be purchased in Duncan at the Garden Pantry store run by the Cowichan Green Community. Amanda would be happy to work with you on custom ordered work or answer any questions you may have. Instagram: @hoffthegridgoods :hoffthegridgoods@gmail.com

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of care for the homeless at the newly built Warmland House.

Thank You Dr. Pascoe!

r. Lyn Pascoe is retiring from Family Medical Practice. She will certainly be missed. She did her medicine at University of Otago, New Zealand, graduated in 1978, did four years graduate studies there and in Canada before practicing in Ucluelet/Tofino. She immersed herself in West Coast community life (founding member Friends of Clayoquat Sound, also the protection of Meares Island and surrounding areas). She has become even more community involved and active in Cowichan. Dr.Pascoe has been my family doctor since 1985, when she first moved to the Valley. I have appreciated her careful concern for her patients (and their visiting families when the need arose). Her current office is a quiet respectful place of very short waits for appointments. Her early years were full with family practice, delivering babies and emergency room work, then she gradually expanded to the whole community, helping to establish the first contraceptive counseling system and then was closely involved in the initiative to increase breast feeding of infants at CDH. In 2009 she worked with VIHA to introduce a Nurse Practitioner, Heather Taylor, to her practice, and together they took on the role

That increased to include outreach from the shelter and in the wider community, leading to services at the office, including for anxiety, such as meditation workshops, which proved to be very popular. She was the lead physician to work to bring a Chronic Pain Clinic to the Valley, however funding has yet to be obtained. It is no wonder she needs a change of pace. The Warmland House initiative will continue with the thoughtful and excellent care delivered through Heather Taylor, NP. The Cowichan Valley is, indeed, very fortunate to have such continuity of care. Dr. Pascoe will continue to bring innovative treatments in the field of aesthetic medicine to the Valley at Viva Medical Aesthetics which she created 15 years ago. Here treatments for acne, rosacea, pigmentation and spider veins can all be accessed without travelling afar. She is also trained to treat chronic migraine and hyperhidrosis with Therapeutic Botox. Her hope is that she can spend more time with family and friends while continuing to provide skin related services to the Valley. Very well deserved!

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portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cowichan Hospice Society. For more details, visit the website at Damali.ca. Lavenderfest -Saturday, July 15th, 10 am until 4 pm, Damali Lavender and Winery, 3500 Telegraph Road (Across from Arbutus Ridge Golf Course) www.damali.ca

Bring the whole family and join us for a celebration of everything lavender at Damali’s 10th Annual Lavenderfest! Damali Lavenderfest July 15th will be a festive day on Damali’s beautiful farm with lavender fields in full bloom. Live music will serenade you as you stroll through the lavender fields, shop in Damali’s lavender store for everything lavender or taste Damali’s award winning wines that have been gently touched by lavender. Enjoy an artisan market place, a food truck and homemade lavender treats like lavender ice cream, Cowichan Valley Lavender lavender lemonade, lavender is a two-acre lavender farm. brownies and more. Witness You can come and stroll the creation of lavender essential oil at a live lavender in our lavender labyrinth, rest a while on one of our distillation demonstration benches, and relish the at 1 pm. Children will be serenity. We carry live plants entertained by a scavenger as well as fresh and dried hunt, a kids’ craft table and lavender. In addition, there face painting. The entry cost is $5 for adults, is a charming farm-gate store located on the property. children under 12 are free. A cowichanvalleylavender.com

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have two acres of lavender that we grow for lavender buds, bunches and distilling our own essential oils. All lavender is organically grown and our Essential Oil is steam distilled at the farm. We offer hand crafted lavender products of the highest quality to enhance your wellbeing and relaxation. Visit us for a self guided tour or the freshest lavender products available. 401 Musgrave Rd, Salt Spring Island www. sacredmountainlavender.com

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but in the way of sky and prayer was a tree hanging horizontally over the cliff.” Her warm style, with lines of wit and humour throughout the book keeps our read intimate, personal and real. Like a friend relaying words to another.

Love Trees? Read this Beautiful Book

haron McCann’s self published book Sacred Trees, Sacred People of the Pacific Northwest moved me within reading the first few pages. Her calling to tell the stories of notable trees and the people who care for them takes the reader through a journey that began over twenty years ago. Her chapters are filled with carefully researched history, paired with her own findings through visits, interviews, and photographs to share these stories with us, her privileged reader. With each tree tale my heart grew wider. The chronicles begin with a BC tree, the Askin’ Rock tree found in traditional Lytton First Nation territory in the Stein River Valley. With her tribal guide she takes us on her journey to witness this infamous tree. Like many before, she makes an offering of tobacco then - “... I looked up to the sky to pray,

Her second chapter was about a tree and a heroine that I admire. The tree is Luna, from Humboldt County, California and the woman Julia Butterfly Hill. For those who do not know of Luna’s story, she became the most famous tree in northern California because a young woman was called to the tree to protect it. Julia Butterfly Hill climbed the tree one day and lived in it for over two years drawing attention from media, musicians and celebrities of all kinds to visit her in the tree. Sharon McCann, a journalist at the time was one of these visitors. Personally for me, there is not a match for the strength and dedication of a woman like Julia Butterfly Hill and the fact that McCann dedicated eleven pages to her encounter with Ms. Hill was like finding gold. But not all of her stories are just about big trees in remote forests. There are a few encouraging urban tree sagas about inspiring people from all walks of life. Again, as a good journalist McCann doesn’t just interview these subjects. She visits them, spends time with them, thinks about their stories and issues and in many cases visits them again and again to observe their progress for a complete story. We learn how trees have changed lives of exceptional people and in turn the lives of many other they touch. On such story is of a woman named Cathrine Sneed.

This chapter titled Trees of Hope follows the story of this San Francisco woman who developed a garden program for prisoners to get them outdoors. The simple program turned into a state run tree growing business for the San Francisco of Public Works and then grew again intoTree Corps a program for ex offenders to help plant these trees around the city. Another urban tree enthusiast, Cass Turnbull, founded PlantAmnesty out of Seattle and launched a heritage tree program to help record and save the oldest trees in and around the city. We too get to walk the pages with these colourful characters who take McCann along with them on their day to day missions that revolve around protecting trees, caring for trees or even just living with people Willingly all of these sacred people take the author along with them on their day to day missions all revolved around protecting trees, caring for trees or just being near some special trees. Each chapter is quite different but all had a common thread - a calling from the trees. You don’t have to be a tree lover to enjoy the stories in this book, but I am sure that you will look at all the beautiful trees around you in a different way after reading it. I loved this book and look forward already to reading it again. Just days after I finished it I began to make plans to re visit some of the big trees found right here on Vancouver Island. Inspiring and beautifully written, Sharon McCann shares her stories and the tales of others right from the heart. I savoured every page, not wanting it to end. Submitted by Sheila Badman

Big Trees of Southern Vancouver Island

outhern Vancouver Island is a surprise to many and a complete mystery to many others. One of the incredible aspects of the island is its unique biome (large community of animals and plants that occupy a region) The climatic conditions that interplay with the life and thrives in this region makes it a truly unique place to visit. Vancouver Island’s biome is temperate rain forest. A big part of this type of rain forest is dominated by the large and abundant trees. Southern Vancouver Island is home to the largest trees in Canada. The larger tree species on the island include Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, and Hemlock. Most of the largest trees can be found around the south of Vancouver Island, close to Port Renfrew (111km from Victoria, 91km from Duncan). The Ancient Forest Alliance, along with Port Renfrew chamber of commerce and other locals lobbed for 2 years to protect the breath-taking area known as ‘The Avatar Grove’. Many of these trees can be visited as part of a journey along the Pacific Marine Circle route (Victoria, Sooke, Port Renfrew, Cowichan Lake, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Victoria). Other big trees, require a long side trip to Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park (4 x 4 recommended), but well worth the effort. The territory is the

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visit are those along the Pacific Marine Circle Route: The Avatar Grove of cedars, including the ‘Canada’s Gnarliest Tree’, the Harris Creek Spruce, and the San Juan Sitka Spruce. The Red Creek Fir and Big Lonely Doug are accessible, but require a 4 x 4 vehicle to access the rugged logging roads from which they can be accessed. Many people travel along this beautiful stretch of highway to see these magnificent trees. The Avatar Grove is located just outside of Port Renfrew, up an easily accessible logging road. A boardwalk system has been constructed to help protect the sensitive vegetation in this area, as an increasing number of visitors enjoy this beautiful walk. Further information can be found via the Ancient Forest Alliance, and with Coastal Bliss Adventures, who visit the most accessible of these trees as part

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ancestral home of the Pachedaht first Nation, who have lived in harmony with land and sea in this region for thousands of years. The area is also home to black bears, cougars, wolves, deer and elk, and many smaller creatures, some of which can regularly be seen as part of a ‘Big Trees Tour’. The main trees that people

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The Paddle Canada programme follows a progression but it is possible to start with Level 1 as a novice or Level 2 with appropriate paddling experience. The ‘Basic’ and Level 1 kayaking courses are designed for novice kayakers. Skills covered include forward and turning strokes, a controlled wet exit and assisted rescues. Introduction into navigation & seamanship, injury prevention, safety equipment and kayak outfitting. The Level 1 has a 2nd day that includes planning and undertaking a day trip which utilises all the skills introduced on the 1st day. Paddlers will also be introduced to the necessities of gear & equipment necessary

for a comfortable day trip . Level 2 progresses into overnight kayak/camping trips, advancing on skills & engaging in judgement, planning and navigation.The Level 3 course covers many aspects of group leadership and advanced rescue techniques. This level encourages participants to learn more about handling their kayak in rough water and tidal races, while rock gardening and surfing in more exposed areas such as the west coast of Vancouver Island. The focus in Level 4 is on expedition behavior and is designed to refine existing skills and “question” preconceived notions about sea kayaking. Effective and reliable rescues are crucial to success at Level-4 and you will need to demonstrate the ability to adapt to different situations and conditions such as surf and current. Through our members and programs we are able to successfully and consistently deliver the message of safe and enjoyable paddling to more than 50,000 paddlers annually. Starting with our 1 day Basic skills programme and culminating with the ultimate Level 4 programme there is something for everyone. www.bluedogkayaking.com Submitted by David Nichols Paddle Canada Instructor, Blue Dog Kayaking

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reativity, expression, language, rhythm, and all the many other aspects of music help provide tools to grow in a healthy way. From July 17-21 and July 24- 28, children and adults are welcome to attend the Lila Summer Family Music School, at Lila Music Centre in Duncan. Half and full day options are available, and the days will be spent learning to play instruments, such as guitar and cello, singing, and learning the joys of creating music with talented instructors Cari Burdett, Orith Horowitz, and Corbin Keep. The camp is meant to foster and reinforce a love for music as a universal language, and days are designed around fun and lively group activities meant to enhance team-building and creative expression. Participants will have the option to participate in any activity available, no matter their skill level. Learning a new instrument is just as encouraged as continuing with a favourite one “Learning a musical instrument can be challenging at first because sometimes we think we need to be able to do something before we’ve given ourselves an opportunity to try. This camp provides a safe environment where mistakes are okay. It’s a beautiful way of learning,” says

Lila instructor Cari Burdett. “Music is a really important developmental tool in language, and it enhances brain pathways which are very important for balance, coordination, and flexibility in terms of confidence and ability to try different things.” Camp instructor, cellist, song writer and guitarist Corbin Keep says “Often, music lessons - and the immersive experience of a music camp - is about much more than music. Kids (and adults) gain confidence and may discover amazing aspects of themselves that they didn’t know existed. In particular, the cocreation of original music seems to have a powerful, positive effect.” Now in it’s third year, the Lila Summer Family Music Camp offers a wide variety of hands-on music training for all ages, as well as the opportunity to take part in an all-camp orchestra and choir, led by Burdett, To learn more, visit www.joythroughmusic.com

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Build a small row boat from start to finish in our workshop!

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Marine Biology Camps Come explore! Learn about the plants and animals of the estuarine habitat through fun hands-on activities, including beach seines, mud digs, bird surveys, swimming, games, and crafts! AGES 5 - 7: July 17 - 21 July 31 - Aug4 Aug 21 - 25

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Marine Biology Leadership Camp for youth aged 12-18 who are interested in leadership in the marine biology and/or child and youth care ﬁeld. Participants will learn about the plants and animals of the estuary and how to engage younger children in activities and games. They will also receive First Aid Training and can earn our Estuary Leader Certiﬁcate.

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n your backyard, at a campground or cottage for the summer, let’s create art outside. Here are a few tips to help those creative juices flow outdoors. “Safety First!” is the foundation for fun in the woods or at the beach. Sunscreen, a hat, a towel to sit on, and water breaks are key. Seek the shade at noon. Pack a back pack with a first aid kit and an art kit, and head out for an art adventure! In your art kit, bring a mixed-media sketch book, water colour pencil crayons, fine-tipped colour markers, charcoal, a set of drawing pencils, pastels, acrylic paint, pastels, brushes and plastic jars for water, a few rags, a palette, and you’ll have the ingredients for fun in the sun. Head out to a park, the shore or your backyard garden, take a deep breath and look around with artist eyes. Find a comfortable sit spot where you can be in the moment. Take another deep breath. Focus on a flower. Watch how the sunlight on a Swordfern casts shadows on the mossy rock. See all the different blues, greens, greys and whites that make up the living ocean or lake. Give a child or yourself the gift of a sketch book to use as a nature journal. Remember to record the date, time of day, weather and your mood. Try making a collage from bark and leaf rubbings (vein-side up) with charcoal or pencils on one piece of paper. Paint a rainbow on the bottom of an egg carton then go on a rainbow scavenger

Wild Art hunt and fill each section with a found object. Create a rock sculpture and test your balancing skills, a fairy garden using moss, twigs and whatever you can find or an Inukshuk inspired guidepost for the next nature lover who happens by. Be inspired by Scottish artist Andy Goldsworthy (wikipedia.org/ wiki/Andy_Goldsworthy ) to create land art. Respect nature and only use leaves and sticks on the earth, not from a live plant. If there’s an ant nest under that rock, put it gently back done and pick another rock, please. For those seeking a slightly more comfortable experience, remember to pack a chair and sit in the shade because time has a strange trick of disappearing when you’re creating art en plein air. Teresa Gustafson and Amanda Griesbach offer art events with Green Fire Art.

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his summer the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is offering a summer camp just for kids. The Children’s Summer Boat Building Camp for ages 10 – 14 will run from July 10 through 14. During the week, campers will work together to build an Elegant Punt; a small row boat that can be easily thrown on the top of a car for a day on the water. Included in the camp is the Canadian Power Squadron ‘Introduction to Marine Safety’, commonly known as ‘Boating Basics’ and upon successful completion campers will receive a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. The course covers boating safety, rules of the waterways, tides and currents, and much more. Each day campers will spend 3 hours working in the workshop in the morning, break for lunch, and then 1.5 hours doing coursework in the afternoon. Class size is limited to 6 students so register early! The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is an active community-

based maritime museum and is operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society, a nonprofit organization founded to preserve, exhibit and demonstrate the Maritime heritage and culture of wooden boats, especially as experienced on Canada’s West Coast. The Society was originally conceived in the 1970s as a wooden boat building centre but has expanded its role to become a maritime centre, a museum and a wooden boat workshop. In addition to the exhibits and museum the Centre holds wooden boat building classes for adults and children in its superbly equipped workshop. The Society also operates an historic marine ways for the hauling and cleaning of boats and maintains a small fleet of traditional small craft. Call 250.746.4955 for more details or stop by the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre at 1761 Cowichan Bay Road.

Arts Canp 1: July 24-28 ages 5-10 Arts Camp 2: August 21-25 ages 5-10 $250 9am-3pm. Explore dance, music, drama, art, cooking, claywork, outdoor play and more. Dance Intensive 3-Day Workshop: August 16-18 ages 9-12(alllevels) and 13+ (experience required) $200 10am-2:30pm. Multiple dance styles,new choreography, audition skills, improve techinique, with guest instructors.

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s they often declare, ‘when in Rome, do as the Romans’. Well in Duncan we can now all pride ourselves in the ever expanding efforts of Matrix Marble and Stone. Ivo Zanatta and his team of expert masons have transformed Duncan into a national exporter of finished manufactured stone products. They recently sent 10’s of thousands of square feet of special bush-hammered Island White marble floor tiles to festoon the new mega mall in Tsawwassen. Current projects include massive sculpted marble walls adoring the interiors of a major high rise in Calgary. And then of course their ever popular tumbled marble pavers have been a popular finish to much of downtown Vancouver inside and out. And all this stone is quarried right here on Vancouver Island out behind Lake Cowichan. So when the regional governments say ‘mining is dead’ here, they couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, Matrix, although recently making a large expansion of their operations, will likely be adding even more to keep up with this high demand. This brings me to discuss the local use of this beautiful stone that I have strongly supported for years. In fact I make a point of getting a piece of Island Marble in every project I can. Even an tile accent. In the attached photos, you can see examples of the Tlupana Blue marble which is a grey marble with slight hint of lavender to blue that play well with the blue Shaker style cabinetry we did for this artist’s residence in Chemainus. Then compare it to the

contemporary bamboo cabinetry of an indoor grilling chef in Glenora. They work beautifully in both styles. I have used marble and natural stone in kitchens and baths my entire career and love the honest tactile surface they provide. They are exceptional for rolling out pizza and pastry dough, two of my other career habits. They also represent thousands of years of tradition in counters used all over the world on every continent for their durability and lasting aesthetic. For years (and still now) you hear myths about stains and discolouration in marbles and some real stones and therefore the market has run to create manmade stones (Quartz) full of epoxy to replicate the look and minimize the risk. I say phooey to this anal concept of perfection that pervades our lifestyle these days. I can’t think of anyone who would not die to have a carved Roman marble bath with a soap stain from1565 or a five century old Carrera Marble top (very similar to Matrix Marbles Island White) with a butchered oxen blood stain from the past installed in their home. And my guess is most would pay a premium to have it that way just to tell the story of its uniqueness. So, when are we going to live a little and leave our own mark in history? It starts by creating a slate or canvas or parchment that we can leave a signature on and that won’t be accomplished on a plastic top. The Japanese refer to this as Wabi-Sabi. The aging in place and appreciation of natural products. So now that you know I am a stone lover/freak, let me take you through the styles available and how they can be used. And yes, if you want it to continue to look like new (like who’s going to compare our quick lives to that of ancient Rome) I will supply some tips on care, maintenance and installation that seem to stand up better than others. First, aim for darker colours if stain is a real concern. One of

my faves is Carmanagh Black in a honed or even antiqued finish which removes the softer areas and reveals the harder white viens. The Island White is a great choice for baths, showers, saunas and vanity tops. Again, choose a honed finish and ‘get over’ the worry of scratching it and get a jump on history. Try to keep your fixtures undermounted so water, soaps and spilled wines don’t collect around raised sinks allowing them to seep in. Minimize the holes and clutter of

taps so it’s easy wiping around sinks and this helps to keep the marble dry and looking great. And yes, there is a great sealer that is food safe and can be applied every year or two or more to deal with any other concerns. Note, this local stone is local and within the proverbial 100 mile diet and does not need shipping or heavy manufacturing. Most of the process is local labour and water cooled grinders and polishers. And its more affordable as a result! Hail Ivo, hail Duncan!

Viridian’s Mike Isbrucker installs a solar panel on the roof of the Cowichan Green Community in downtown Duncan.

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art of the mission of the Viridian Energy Co-op is to give back to the community. Most recently this came in the form of a $10,000 donation of a solar system to the Cowichan Green Community (CGC) at its downtown Duncan location. “When we purchased our building five years ago, it was our dream to have solar energy,” said Judy Stafford, Executive Director of CGC. “But the escalating expenses of our extensive renovations meant that dream had to be put on hold. Until now.” Viridian installed ten solar panels, which is a 2.5 kilowatt system projected to generate about 1,100 kilowatt hours

of electricity each year. For comparison, the average house in BC uses about 900 kilowatt hours of electricity each month. CGC has more usable roof space, however, and plans to expand the system in the future. As with other homeowners or businesses, CGC’s solar system is called a “grid tie,” which means that it feeds into the BC Hydro grid rather than into a battery. The CGC hydro bill is therefore reduced by the amount that its solar panels generate, and if its solar generation exceeds its use it gets a credit. “We’re super happy to be able to make this donation to a great organization,” said Kuan Jian Foo of Viridian. “We’ve now been around for about five years and have built up our business to the point where we can do this, a part of our original business plan. It feels like a milestone to have achieved this.” Viridian installs

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ntrepreneur Maureen Hobson helps keep the heart of Crofton beating. Inspired by her community, she decided to open her Shop & Wash during the process of clearing out her space. “it became very clear from customer feedback that the people of Crofton were not happy about loosing the Thrift Store, and this was something I couldn’t ignore.” shares Maureen. “Having been involved with the building for several years, I had always thought it would be a great location for a laundromat, which was also something Crofton needed, so we figured out a way to put them together.” A dream laundromat, her new fleet of high efficiency washers take only 23 minutes per load in the large front loading washer extractors. Their high rpm spin, combined with our oversize gas

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utters. They’re one of the last things you want to think about when faced with repair or maintenance to your home, am I right? And now that the sun has finally decided to show its face, and your gutters are not overflowing at cracked seams or spewing over broken downspouts, you aren’t reminded on a regular basis just how badly they need your attention. But have you ever really thought about the importance of your gutters? A working gutter system is one of the most important aspects of a complete exterior makeup. Replacing worn-out and leaky gutters might not be on the forefront of your project list, but it is a necessity. We all know that the roof is one of the most essential parts of a building as it protects occupants, contents, and the interior of the structure from the elements. Well, roof drainage is just as important.

Without a proper gutter system, you can run into several problems that could end up costing you thousands of dollars in repairs. Properly installed gutters channel moisture away from your fascia, roof structure, and siding, preventing rot and damage from mould. They protect decks and doors, and direct water away from your foundation which could otherwise flood your basement or settle into the cracks of sidewalks, patios, and walkways. Properly installed and maintained gutters also prevent mosquitos from breeding in standing water, a serious concern for residents on Vancouver Island. That same standing water can cause damage in the winter when it freezes and expands. So what is the solution when it comes to replacing your gutters? Well, though there are many do-it-yourself options available

from your local hardware store, nothing matches the quality and longevity of a seamless aluminum gutter system. Do-ityourself gutters come in 8’ to 10’ lengths, which means they inherently have seams that are prone to leaking over time. A professionally installed seamless aluminum gutter system will not leak or hold standing water. It will be securely attached to the fascia, and downspouts drain properly into rain leaders (drainage system). A professional gutter installation company, like Vancouver Island Gutter, will also help you determine the size of gutter needed for the location of your home. They will take into consideration whether or not your gutters will have to handle a lot of debris from surrounding trees, and how much rainfall you annually receive. Did you know that a 5” rain gutter with a 2.5” by 2.5” downspout opening can handle more water than a 6” gutter with a 2” by 3” downspout opening? Or that it is better to use square shaped downspouts, rather than circular ones because the square ones

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Getting There is Half The Fun!

n addition to popular daily winery and craft beverage/ spirits tours and our indemand wedding shuttles, Cheers Cowichan offers island (and mainland) group transport for whatever your needs. Gather some friends and let us deal with the traffic! Choose your wheels from our fleet of 20, 18 or 11 seat comfortable passenger vehicles.(Larger or smaller rides available on request) Play your own tunes on our bluetooth or select from our Satellite radio.. No open alcohol on the bus, but you can bring your own snacks! Something magical happens when a group gathers on a Cheers Tour. The fun hats we provide on each vehicle add to the merriment and usually lead to some hilarious photo memories. Friendly, fun drivers plan the day for maximum enjoyment.

TighNaMara or to Oak Bay Beach Hotel (We’ve got package rates with both), Day trips to Victoria or Nanaimo, Family Reunion day trips,Staff Reward day or club/organization visit to a favored Island spot. Day or overnight trip to IKEAlots of room for purchases and luggage. Movie nightgather some friends to have dinner, drinks and a movie in Nanaimo or Victoria. Cost is by the hour for bus and driver: $99-150/ hour depending on date, availability, and distance. Divided cost between a group of 10-18 people makes it affordable. A full day rate special is available for locals. Follow on Instagram or Facebook for special offers and fun photos of past tours. Cheers to Summer-here at last! cheerscowichan.com 250-710-7391

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lot of attention is placed on the importance of health and support during pregnancy and birth so that both the wellbeing of mother and baby are optimized. The same approach needs to be applied to newborn breastfeeding in order to ensure infants are breastfeeding successfully and mothers are not suffering discomfort and pain during this precious bonding and nurturing time. So let’s be curious about what can disrupt or affect the proper suck, swallow, breathe mecha-nisms within the baby’s cranium and whole body, vital for proper breastfeeding. Mothers and babies have a variety of experiences with breastfeeding. Some are fortunate to be skin to skin together immediately after a natural birth and to be granted the chance for the new-born to take the time needed to motion through the 9 Instinctive Stages of the Newborn, which includes the baby crawling up, without assistance, and latching onto the breast. This happens to be an innate mammalian action of claiming one’s mother that completes the birth process. However, more often than not, babies are separated from their mothers or their contact is interrupted for various reasons, some valid and some not. Mothers can let their caregiver(s) know ahead of time that they would like medical assessing to wait until after their baby has completed this significant sequence that ignites healthy neural pathways that not only contribute to optimal breastfeeding, but also serve newborns for the rest of their lives. Afterwards, mothers can re-quest to have as much of the testing as possible done while baby is on their chest skin to skin, or next to them if skin to skin isn’t possible. This important time will allow an infant’s nervous system to regulate and discover the natural rise and fall of potency within his/her own body that initiates the 9 instinctive stages as well as the next development milestones that lie ahead in infancy and early childhood. A variety of issues during gestation, birth and postpartum

have the potential to impact optimal breastfeeding capacity. Every pregnancy and birth experience for mothers and babies is unique. Some struggle with stress during development, some with a multiple pregnancy, or premature labour. Others face complications with malpresentation, or with navigating the pelvis and rotation, or with the cervix not coming into full dilation. Sometimes these challenges lead to a cesarian birth, or the use of forceps or vacuum extraction on the baby’s head. Interventions such as induction, the rupturing of the amniotic sac, and medicated births, to name a few, can also compromise successful breastfeeding by affecting sensory pathways and increasing the intensity of compression on the skull and body during contractions. Some postnatal influences on babies occur when they are suctioned with a bulb syringe or a tube which goes into the nose, mouth, throat to clear the airways. An oral condition of the frenulum below the tongue, typically noticed at birth, is known as tongue tie. There is true tongue tie and faux tongue tie. True tongue tie is when the frenulum attaches to the inferior gum line, which occurs in 5% of people and requires surgery. Faux tie is to due to structural issues and tension dynamics that change tongue posture and tighten the mouth floor. It is often mistaken for true tongue tie. An upper lip tie is very rare and usually appears as such because of compromised tongue posture. It will begin to correct itself with the emergence of the primary teeth and permanent teeth. Proper professional assessment is important because what is presenting most of the time in cases are structural issues that can resolve themselves via craniosacral work (including intra-oral contact) and as the child develops. Breastfeeding complications often result in the initial use of a nipple shields. They can be help-ful, but also create other problems, which therefore requires a health plan that weans

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and frenulum disfunction (tongue & lip ties).

All the above issues and their effects on healthy breastfeeding, were discussed in depth at my most recent Craniosacral Therapy Training on Infant Breastfeeding with Alison Hazelbaker Phd, CST, RCST (registered biodynamic craniosacral therapist), IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). I was fortunate to learn a protocol that Dr. Hazelbaker developed with a focus on ameliorating the suck, swallow, breathe mechanisms within infants. We reviewed and studied all the anatomical and physiological relationships in place that interface with each other for this purpose (including breast and milk production anatomy and physiology). Some of these included the influence of compromised cranial bones, nerves, muscles, as well as the pel-vis, spine, and shoulders. Other studies involved looking at strain patterns, and weakened re-flexes, as well as conditions such as plagiocephaly, torticollis,

What became very clear to me during the training is that babies and mothers have their best chance at being successful together with breastfeeding when they have a health plan in place that addresses all issues as early as possible. When it comes to the brain, what wires together fires together, so the sooner problems are addressed, the sooner an infant’s brain can tune in to a new pattern of being and develop optimally. Craniosacral treatment orients to the original blueprint of health in the baby and supports it back to embodying balanced health.

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Having A Green Summer

ooray for summer! Green grass and blue skies, swimming in local lakes and rivers, cooking outdoors, long sunny days… the warmer weather of summer brings with it many opportunities to live green and decrease our impact on the environment.

Playing Outside: • use reusable plates and cutlery for picnics • stay on trails to protect plants • pack out what you pack in • don’t dump anything into lakes and rivers • when camping take bins to collect and bring home your recycling and compost or choose campgrounds that have programs in place • make your vacation a staycation In your home:

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Personal choices: • save water, skip a few baths! Or have shorter showers • source or make natural insect repellents and sun screens • leave the car at home and walk or ride your bike • be sure to carry a reusable water bottle to avoid buying disposable • get creative with ways to reuse all the paper and projects that come home from school. • melt down old broken crayons and turn them into new crayons in fun shapes, use the backs of paperwork for scrap lists etc. Less is more is the best motto for summer green choices. Get out and enjoy our beautiful nature and leave tiny footprints. Tracey Hanson local mompreneur and owner/operator Clean Choice EcoFriendly Cleaning Services cleanchoicecleaners. com

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Summer Skin: Anti Aging Tips

e all love the warmth of the sun, and the glow that it provides. The sad truth is, the sun is not as friendly or as innocent as it seems. Those harmful rays will add years to our skin, and erase years from our lives, if we aren’t careful. So how do we care for our skin in the summer?

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• Basic skincare is always important. Use a high-grade cleanser, toner and moisturizer, morning and night. This provides your skin with the basic armor to defend against premature aging, and will offer better resiliency from the sun. • Read the labels… Keep in mind that prevention is much easier than repair. Choose products that have age fighters; Hyaluronic Acid, and CoEnzyme Q10, sunscreen (SPF) of at least 30 for everyday use, and stronger for those hotter summer days (reapply every 2-3 hours) as long as you are in the sun. Nighttime use a heavier moisturizer to help rehydrate. This is where you can add essential oils, and mask up before bedtime. • Drink lots of water. Rehydrating your skin from the inside out, will help with the turgor, and fighting the wrinkles that the sun will try to leave on your face. • Drinking alcohol in the sun will dehydrate skin even more, so double up on water. A good rule of thumb is, for every

cocktail; also have a glass of water. We have the best tasting water on the Island. Remember, an umbrella is your best friend. • Wear a hat… always. If you want a golden glow, do what the movie stars do… get an Organic spray tan, or use self-tanning mineral bronzers for your face and body. • If you are on or near the water, reapply sunscreen more often, and should you have too much sun, rehydrate with good quality moisturizers afterwards. • Protect your skin from sun damage (sunburn). The real damage can come years after, so don’t let your guard down. Unfortunately, Melanoma is on a steady increase. Choose natural products, sometimes the chemicals in the sunscreen are almost as bad as the sun damage. Again, read the labels. • There are infinite choices on the market to protect us, and our children, with clothing rather than sunscreen. Clothing is the best sun protection of all. • Your face doesn’t take holidays. Keep up your routines and get regular facials. Have a fabulous summer…. be sun-wise.

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Yoga on The Dock With Yes Yoga

e asked Yes Yoga instructor Merle Enge about her favourite pose. I” love Tadasana…Mountain Pose. This is the foundation that I build from. It brings to mind qualities such as Strength, Stability, Serenity and Beauty. In it I can tap in to my own reserves of these qualities and feel my connection to Earth & Spirit.” she smiles. Merle found inspiration to pursue yoga when training as a volunteer counsellor at a crisis centre. “One of the components was learning yoga as a form of stress relief. I fell in love with yoga from the start! I started attending more and more classes, eventually completing a 200 hour teacher training program. My granddaughter was born about that time, which inspired me to begin teaching Mom & Baby Yoga which I did for a number of years.” smiles Merle. “ I added prenatal yoga and then trained to become a DONA birth doula, which I still offer today.” One of the only seaside outdoor yoga sessions available in the Valley, Merle hosts Yoga on The Dock at Mill Bay Marina. As the beloved manager at Bridgemans Bistro, the marina is her second home “A few times, I went to the Yoga Instructor Merle Enge

dock to practice yoga by myself and it was so wonderful I decided to offer classes to see if there was an interest. It was a big hit and I eventually invited other qualified yoga instructors to join me.” To date there has been up to 16 yoga instructors on the teaching roster and this season will be their fifth year. It is a great community activity and an added bonus for visiting boaters to Mill Bay. It’s hard to describe what yoga on the dock is like... gentle lapping of the water, majestic views of Mt Baker, a warm breeze on the skin, sunshine warming your face, seals curiously peeking out from the water or observing us from a distance.... It is peaceful, calming and soothing. The dock at Mill Bay Marina is wide and roomy. We bring mats to provide some extra cushion under your own mat. It is very comfortable. Being on the dock provides a little extra challenge for balance as there can sometimes be a very subtle and gentle rocking movement; this helps with core strengthening. The fresh air aligns us with nature and leaves us feeling quietly relaxed and energized at the same time. Often in Savasana (relaxation at the end of a yoga class), instructors will have people visualize a peaceful scene like being on a beach or near the water-well, at Yoga on The Dock, we don’t have to visualize it. We EXPERIENCE it! YES Yoga is a part of a newly forming Co-Operative in Mill Bay. We are offering an affordable venue for Wellness practitioners to practice their modality in a supportive, community minded space that includes a movement studio and treatment area for RMT’s, Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Counsellors etc to build and grow their business while offering the community accessible wellness opportunities. For more information email yes-yoga@ outlook.com or call 250-217-6255

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Me: Thank you for agreeing to this interview. I’d like to start by asking you about yourself. How old are you? Tana: I’m 77. That’s 11 of your human years. Is that cheese on your plate? Me: (checking) That’s not a plate. That’s an Ipad. I was hoping to ask you your opinion of humans. You might be able to clear up some issues we’ve been having for centuries. Like, what is the craziest thing that humans do in your eyes? Tana: You know how you will drive me around in the truck and you pull up to that window where someone hands you a bag of

VACATION CATS

his is the time of year when lots of people vacation. Maybe you are planning a drive across Canada, or perhaps a visit to Japan to see the grandkids. Whatever your plans for a summer getaway, if you are a cat owner you have some big decisions to make. Unlike the family dog, most cats don’t like to travel. Of course there are exceptions to

delicious hot food? Why are we not doing that all day, every day? Me: Your health would quickly deteriorate. Tana: Pfft… Me: What is your opinion of other dogs? Tana: Some I like, some I don’t. Some have poor manners, some smell so good I can’t get enough of them. All of them are competition for food and toys, so I remain vigilant with my stuff. Puppies are annoying. Especially when humans swoon all over them. It’s gross. And humans are always putting my poop in a bag, such a waste of information. Did you not see how hard I worked on finding just the right spot to put that? And that rope around my neck you attach to yourself, what the heck? I have places to go! Things to sniff! Speaking of sniffing, just as I’m starting to smell fantastic you soak me in water, and don’t get me wrong, I love water. As you know I am an accomplished swimmer, but the addition of that foul smelling “shampoo” and then only to rinse it all off again is illogical at best,

insulting at worst… Me: I think that’s part of the free room and board deal you have going. Tana:…… Free? I work everyday. I make sure no strangers and sometimes friends enter our compound without yelling several warnings (I could do a better job if you left the gate open). I keep the furniture warm. I ride shotgun and make sure you notice every dog, cat, and squirrel in eyeshot. On road trips, I make sure you stop and stretch and rest your eyes while I sniff and pee. Are we about ready to wrap up here? I need a sandwich. Cheese would be nice. Did you know I love cheese? Me: Yes. Tana: We should go to a beach covered with cheese forever. (Heading towards the door) Why are we not together all the time? Why am I not the only dog in your life? Why can’t I dig a hole? Why can’t I eat

every rule. I have a client whose cat loves to ride in the car, so he only boards him when he’s taking a motorcycle trip! But most cat owners plan to leave their cats behind. What are the options? In spite of their displays of independence, cats usually don’t like to be left alone for very long. Without humans around to amuse them, they often look for new places to explore, new toys to play with, and new ways to get outside. All these can lead to trouble, with lots of breakage at best, and serious accidents at

worst. Even if your cat doesn’t harm himself or the house, he often leaves messages around the place to let you know he isn’t happy with you. Poop in the middle of the top step is a classic. Spraying on furniture is common. And puppies aren’t the only pets who can shred pillows! So what can you do to make your cat’s vacation as relaxing as your own? The best solution is to have a full-time house sitter who loves your cats. But even then, if your cat misses you a lot, she may escape and run off looking for you. The next best solution might be to have kind neighbours drop in to take care of food and water and empty the litter box. But what if your bad-tempered cat hurts himself, or starts to get sick? Can you rely on your neighbour to notice in time? And every time that door opens, the escape route is possible. Of course, that leaves boarding as an option. I’m one of a number of people who board cats. Some board them in their homes, and some in boarding facilities. If you are thinking of this option, I encourage you to check out the boarding places first. You know your cat best, so look for a place that takes care of your kitty’s needs. Maybe lots of play space is important, or maybe lots of hiding places. Your cat might tolerate the company of other cats, but even with all her

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o one is sure how long Windfest at Nitinat has been around. 20 years? 25? Your guess is as good as mine. Windfest is a kiteboarding competition held in the Cowichan Valley, at Nitnaht Lake. It was started before the internet. We speculate that Windfest began in the 90’s. Since the early 80’s, neon-clad windsurfers have driven hours into Ditidaht lands to find Nitinaht. Their motivation: Rumors of wind so predictable you could set your watch to it. They found Nitinat to be worth the flat tires, broken axels and bear spray that would inevitably be a part of their weekend.

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This sense of exploration and wonder remains. Nitinat is still remote and magical. Our equipment has changed slightly, however. Kiteboarding -using Kites instead of sailshas made high speed sailing more accessible to the average Joe and Jane. Each year countless wind enthusiasts migrate down the dusty, bumpy, path to windy glory. Nitinaht is the Maui of Canada. Getting here is hard on the body, but easy on the soul.

Windfest is the highlight of the summer at Nitinat. Part kiteboarding competition, part free music festival. The result is a spectator friendly event held on a remote beach, amidst tall trees and bears. Event organizers work closely with Ocean Rodeo, a Victoria based kiteboarding manufacturer and world leader in kiteboarding design to make sure that competition is cutting edge. If you haven’t been to Nitinaht, Windfest is a good reason to go. This July 21-23 Kiteboarder from around the world will descend on the Cowichan Valley. The Nitinaht campsite will be alive with bustle of hundreds of kite boards and dozens of musicians. There is no cost to attend, though competitors pay a small fee. Camping is available at the Ditidaht campsite, or for those less rugged, rooms are available at the Ditidaht motel. There is a store with most necessities and a reasonably priced cafe as well. More info available at Windfest.ca or on Facebook.

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conflicts between cyclists and users of other transportation modes, including pedestrians. Carriage ruts in unpaved roads made manoeuvring on two wheels difficult, and cyclists started riding the brakeless bikes on sidewalks, which led to widespread complaints and bans in some countries, including Germany. Many people were simply opposed to the newfangled devices and their riders.

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wo hundred years ago this month, an environmental and fuel crisis inspired one of our greatest inventions — a device so simple, efficient and useful that it’s turning out to be part of the solution to today’s environmental and fuel crises. As a Treehugger article explains, the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Tambora in April 1815 spewed so much ash and sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere that it blackened skies, and 1816 became known as the year without summer in much of Europe and North America. The largest volcanic eruption in recorded history led to widespread crop failure and famine. Livestock died because there was little to feed them, and they became food themselves. The costs of fuel for horses, mostly oats, soared. German forester Baron Karl von Drais needed a way to inspect tree stands without relying on horses. In June 1817, he built a simple wooden two-wheeler, without pedals, that he called the Laufsmaschine, or “running machine” — although it came to be known as a draisine. His invention led to the first

These conflicts diminished popularity of the early twowheeler. The later pedalpowered penny farthing, with its huge direct-drive front wheel and small back wheel, suffered a similar backlash. But technological advances — such as rear chain drives, ball bearings, pneumatic tires and freewheels — eventually made bicycles a more viable transportation mode. Today, technologies like lighter frames and better gearing, as well as electric bikes and share programs, are making cycling accessible to more people. Bikes and their riders still face backlashes — in part because so much urban infrastructure has been dedicated to motorized vehicles and, to some extent, pedestrians, leaving cyclists to compete for space. As civic leaders and citizens gain a better understanding of the benefits of getting people out of private automobiles — reduced pollution and climate-altering emissions, less gridlock and more humancentred urban design among them — municipal governments and supporters are working to create more, safer spaces for cyclists. Many cities, including my hometown of Vancouver, are expanding separated bike lane networks, and some employers and businesses are providing encouragement through better parking and showers for cyclists. The benefits of increased cycling go beyond reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Riding a bike is good for your physical and mental health. Bicycles can move more people with less space and are far more efficient than cars. Most of the fuel used to power a car is either lost or used to propel the massive vehicle, whereas fuelling a bike’s engine — that’s you — requires only a healthy diet. In cities where traffic is heavy, cycling is often faster than driving. It’s even more energy-efficient than walking! You can also save a lot of money on fuel, parking, maintenance, insurance and purchase. Costs to society — and taxpayers — are also lower. Bikes are easier than cars on infrastructure such as roads, help reduce health care costs and can alleviate poverty as people spend less on vehicle-related costs. Streets become more human-centred, and businesses along bike lanes can benefit. Cycling isn’t possible for all people at all times, especially during harsh winters. But as more people get out of their cars, those who need motorized transportation — whether private automobiles, taxis, emergency vehicles or transit — will experience less gridlock and competition for parking, along with greater safety.

Those who fear risking injury or even death from cycling have valid concerns. Collisions with larger vehicles or even other cyclists, breathing pollution from cars and getting caught in inclement weather are all possible. But many of those risks are reduced with better cycling infrastructure, such as separated lanes, and proper clothing, lights and repair kits. Studies have also shown the health benefits of cycling outweigh the risks. Two centuries after their invention, bicycles are still the most efficient and beneficial form of transportation we have. Get out and ride if you can! It’s good for you and the planet. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and cofounder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. David Suzuki’s latest book is Just Cool It!: The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do (Greystone Books), co-written with Ian Hanington. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

WEBSITES, EMAILS AND VERBAL LINT By Rick Dennis A friend of mine swears by acupressure as part of his physical regimen. He says he has more flexibility in his neck and shoulder areas and even says he has better digestion. So what’s the difference between acupressure and acupuncture? He was a little vague on the subject. All he knew is that it works for him. So I decided to go to the source.(After all, I wanted to be “ac”curate.) “The basic difference between acupuncture and acupressure is that the former uses needles to stimulate acu-points and the latter uses finger pressure,” explains Isabelle Deschamps (who is fluent in both healing arts.). “Both approaches are based in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but may include geographical variations: Japan and Korea for example.” She adds,” As a generalization, acupuncture may be more efficient for internal conditions because the stimulation is deeper. Both techniques are helpful in the release of muscular tensions and emotional distress. A person who likes the results of acupuncture but does not like the needles may opt for acupressure services.” Isabelle tells me acupuncture and acupressure are based on the same principles of TCM. The Chinese have found stone needles in tombs that are considered to be 5000 years old. Historians have noted that acupressure began at about the same time or even before acupuncture. According to her website, Isabelle lists a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, an advanced Jin Shin Do certificate (“ a clothes-on technique that blends Japanese acupressure, classic Chinese acupuncture theory, Qigong breathing and exercises with Western psychological tools”) and a TCM and Acupuncture diploma among her credentials. Isabelle’s studio (Oasis Acupressure) is part of Wellspring Clinic (which she shares with Melody Christian, R.M.T. Aldijana Lemo, R.Ac, R.M.T and Daryl Kuss, R.M.T). For more information about Isabelle and the many services she offers log onto oasisacupressure.ca

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During the late 1980’s the school was used as a secondary alternate education site as an annex of Lake Cowichan Secondary. A cedar canoe carved by students under teacher Rick Bates was raffled during the Lake Days Festival as a fund raiser for physical disabled in Lake Cowichan.

hold the smoker and assist Chelsea with the basic inspection and tasks. We are all fascinated watching a bee sting her callused thumb, leaving the stinger for her to scrape off. “ Never squeeze the stinger, because it will push more venom into you.” she teaches the boys. We conduct test #3 using a sugar shaker. Gently smoking the hive, Chelsea collects about a 100 live bees in a two chambered container and we shake them till they are fully coated with sugar. The vigorous shaking will dislodge any mites from the bees into the sugar. When satisfied, she releases the bees back to the hive and we test the sugar by mixing it with water. If there are mites they will float to the top for easy identification.

Unused for ten years the schoolhouse was burned to the ground by an unknown arsonist in August 1997. Paldi historian Joan Mayo wrote: “. . . our beloved school was . . . a reminder of those happier, simpler days when families of different nationalities lived, worked, and played together in harmony.” The property was sold by the school district in 2003 and is now the site of a private residence. The Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society (CVSHS) has been working to document the histories of former schools in the area and recognizing them with the erection of schoolbell-shaped signs as close to their original locations as possible. On Saturday, July 1, 2017 a CVSHS schoolbell sign marking Mayo School will be unveiled at the driveway entrance to 5972 Paldi Road, Paldi. Former students, Mayo Lumber Company employees, and members of the Cowichan Valley community are invited to attend this event. Please park at the Paldi Sikh Temple. Attendees will then walk from there to the former school site entrance. Please bring along your class photos, schoolhouse photos, and memories to share with those in attendance. submitted by Carolyn Prellwitz Retired Teacher, School District 79 (Cowichan Valley) Secretary-Treasurer, CVSHS

During this visit we also inspect the honey super we added a few weeks earlier. No one seems to be using the new space but we do identify a few queen broods, in the main hive signalling that they could be be getting ready to swarm. We quickly destroy these baby queen caps to discourage new queens forming. There is not much activity in the added honey super and Chelsea asks the boys if they would like to try to hold a frame. We step away from the main hive and each one proudly takes a turn holding a frame to inspect. Young beekeepers in the making! For more info on Lenora Bee’s hive share program www.lenorabee.ca

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

In June, your focus is on home, family and your private life. Many of you will tackle home repairs and renovation projects. You might be more involved with a parent. Family discussions will be intense; and in some cases, conflict and disputes will arise due to increased chaos and activity going on at home. Yikes! Fortunately, your finances look good. Plus relations with partners and close friends are warm. Do what you can to keep the peace. Family harmony boosts everyone’s health and happiness.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This month is fast-paced and busy! You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! Not only is your schedule busy but your energy is magnified because you want to enlighten others about your ideas. This is a fabulous time for those who write, sell, promote, market, teach or act because your words are powerful and to the point. In addition, fiery Mars makes you forceful and strident. People will sit up and listen when you speak. Meanwhile, short trips will be fun and stimulating!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

“Show me the money!” This month is all about making money and spending it. Many of you have moneymaking ideas; and all of you will be more focused on cash flow, income, purchases and assets. You might make a major purchase. Many of you will want to show something off in the next month because you are so pleased with it. Basically, what you want to do is establish greater control of your life through your wealth and possessions. You want to make your assets work for you! Yeah!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This month brings a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Important people and favourable situations are attracted to you. This kind of advantage does not occur year round. Not only is the Sun in your sign but Mercury and Mars are there as well, making you talkative, full of ideas and aggressive about promoting your wants and needs. People will listen to you! Because you are bursting with more energy than usual, get physical exercise and enjoy competitive sports.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Although this is the month for Cancers to roar, it’s time for Leos to hide. You are in the shadow, waiting for the Sun to enter your sign next month. Until then, work alone or behind the scenes. Many of you will act privately or in secret. However, one aspect of

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your life that is public is the fact that bosses and VIPs are charmed by you! Someone wants your creative input on how to make something look more attractive. This month is the perfect time to plan what you want your new year ahead. Ideas?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This month your dance card is full. You’re popular! Enjoy the company of friends. Enjoy the company of groups, especially groups of people who share your values and ideals. This is the perfect time to scrutinize your friends to see if they are a good influence in your life. The people you hang out with affect your future because they affect your mind and your choices, which in turn, create your future. Never underestimate how much a friend can influence you for better or worse!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart. This means bosses and VIPs admire you. They are impressed! Since this is a once-a-year phenomenon, and it lasts for a month, you can use this to your advantage. Mars is also at the top of your chart and this arouses your ambition. Mercury is at the top of your chart as well making you eager to share your ideas. This means this month is super powerful because you are convincing, articulate and people think you have something to say.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This month you want to expand your horizons. First on the agenda will be travel. Whether it’s white sandy beaches or cobblestone streets, you want a change of scenery! You want to get more out of life! You want adventure and a chance to learn more! Since you are motivated to do this – you will do something to expand your experience of the world. Study, sign up for a course, travel, meet people from different backgrounds and at the very least, be a tourist in your own city. Carpe diem!

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Things flow nicely this month, especially at work because others will be supportive to you coupled with the fact that you feel good. This is a good time to discuss agreements with coworkers. Your ability to resolve problems is excellent because you are focused, strong, and yet, at the same time, diplomatic and charming. Killer

JULY FORECAST combo. Off topic and in the next room – sex will be hot, passionate and memorable! The only downside is you might get involved in a fight about shared possessions or inheritances. Oops.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your focus on spouses, partnerships and close friends is strong this month. This intensified focus will give you a better chance to observe your style in these relationships. You might also form working units with others; and you will have a better appreciation of your role in these relationships. Basically, you will see that for a relationship to be successful you have to be as good for your partner as he or she is for you. It’s a two-way street. This same window of time is a great time to consult experts. Meanwhile, back in the bedroom, you need more sleep.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are filled with purpose and ready to leap upon your trusty steed determined to become better organized in every aspect of your life. “Yes, I will find the Holy Grail!” It’s time to gear up your energy and survey every aspect of your life at home and at work. Begin with an ambitious To Do list and then give yourself the support you need to do a great job. Get file folders, labels, shelving, cleaning equipment, paint – whatever you need to feel you are in control and running the show! This also applies to your health. Start juicing!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Lucky you! This month is one of the most fun-filled, playful times of the year for you! Carve out time to party. Accept invitations to picnics, barbecues, the theatre, luncheons, dinners and fun get-togethers. Slip away on a vacation or grab a mini weekend getaway. Sports events and playful activities will appeal. (It’s a strong time to participate in sports.) Meanwhile, the underlying theme of this fun-filled month is romance, romance, romance! You can’t go wrong. www.georgianicols.com @end

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