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‘The worst has already happened’ Family of man killed in crash hopes for ‘best for everybody’ as case heads to provincial court Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

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Intensity, unmistakable Peninsula Panthers player Josh Bloomenthal grimaces as he powers down the ice in the Panthers’ 7-2 loss to the Saanich Braves Monday, March 5 at Pearkes arena. Nearly 250 people packed the stands to cheer their respective districts Monday night as south battled north in Game 1 of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League semifinal. The Panthers face the Braves again tonight, March 9 with a 7:30 p.m. game at Panorama Recreation Centre. See the story of two Saaniches – north vs. south – on page A10.

“The worst has already happened” and hostility will not bring his father back, said the son of a man who died after a crash at Victoria International Airport last summer. “Our lives have been flipped upside down. We’re kind of dealing with everything one day at a time,” said Sanjeev Sharma. On July 29, witnesses described a white sedan that sped over a curb from the shortterm parking lot and across the airport entry road. PLEASE SEE: Sharma recalled fondly, page A15

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Recently, in response to community concerns, speed calming devices were installed on Aldous Terrace and Bourne Terrace in North Saanich. These roads are used as

thoroughfares for many vehicles travelling between North Saanich and Central Saanich. Speed humps were installed to slow these vehicles down. But drivers found

a way around the speed humps, thus the devices were revisited and yellow bollards – plastic posts – were put in place to ensure drivers went over the humps. On Feb. 29,

someone took it upon him or herself to cut down the bollards on Bourne Terrace, just like they were clearcutting a stand of trees. This vandalism is currently being investigated.

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676 Kittyhawk air cadets grasp the controls of their new flight simulator, opening a future full of airborne possibilities. Christine van Reeuwyk caught the squadron in action.

“It puts the air back in air cadets.” – Peter Reynolds, instructor

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eborah Cracknell grips the control easing it forward. “Lower,” a voice says into her right ear. Her son Kane leans forward, tweaks a button or two. “Keep your nose up.” She bumps onto the runway at Victoria International Airport stopping just short of the dirt in the distance. Her 12-year-old son has just guided her through her inaugural flight. “With the help of my son I didn’t crash land,” she says with a grin. “To me it really seemed realistic.” Kane congratulates her, adjusts the wedge on his head and leans around the cubicle to see how dad’s doing.

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Kane is among the air cadets at 676 Kittyhawk squadron to display their talent and new wares at the official launch of the flying lab at the cadet hall off de Havilland Way near the airport. Six cubicles hold state of the art Microsoft equipment in the air simulator lab for the computerized aircraft simulation centre (CASC) program, after some hard work by the 55 cadets in the local squadron and a $3,500 kick-in from the Victoria Airport Authority. For decades cadets has been a stepping stone for kids getting their wings, both power and gliding. The $5,700 overhaul of the system at Kittyhawk brings it “as close to reality as we can really get,” says instructor Peter Reynolds. “It puts the air back in air cadets.” Flt. Cpl. Justin Pond led airport authority CEO Geoff Dickson through his first flight. “It basically teaches you all you need to know about flying,” says Pond, who aims to become a military cargo pilot. At 14, Pond is in his third year of the CASC

program and is impressed with the upgrade from old software and 10-inch screens. “The new ones we have in there, with the money donated by the airport authority, has really helped,” the Stelly’s secondary school student says. “Everything is more realistic and runs so much smoother.” In February they added a tower, so six cadets can fly while one runs things from the other room. It’s the multi-player aspect, as well as more advanced lessons available that appeal to the more experienced cadet. For Kane Cracknell it’s simply fun still. “It’s fun to fly. It’s interactive and makes it interesting.” A cadet since September, Kane already sees the benefits of the CASC program for his goal of becoming a commercial pilot. “I’ve learned how to adjust everything to make flying safe,” he explains. As Pond leads Dickson through his flight, cadets teach each other in various programs, from CASC to band. They learn leadership, instruction and responsibility. “Part of our cadet program is teaching the younger cadets,” Reynolds says. “There’s a course in instructional techniques.” Cracknell’s only been a cadet since September, but already his mom’s seeing growth. “He found something that he loves, that he’s passionate about,” Deborah says. “I’ve seen him grow up in that little bit of time.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com Clockwise from top: Victoria Airport Authority CEO Geoff Dickson prepares for takeoff in the flight simulator lab. Kane Cracknell, 12, helps his mom Deborah find the airport then guides her through a landing in the simulator. Flt. Cpl. Justin Pond leads Dickson through a flight on the equipment the airport authority helped purchase for the Kittyhawk air cadet squadron. Dickson cuts the ribbon on the new flight simulator lab at the 676 Kittyhawk air cadet hall near the airport.

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The Farmlands Trust delivered another letter to North Saanich council Monday, with more details on its request to manage the land at the former Sandown race track. “We have no other wish than to see this valuable property restored to a condition that benefits all peoples of the region,� Ed Johnson, chair of the Farmlands Trust, wrote in the letter. It included two options: to lease or to buy the property from the district. The first option asks North Saanich to lease the property to the trust for 30 to 40 years, at $1 per year, plus contribute $100,000 toward fencing or other capital expenditures. The second asks to purchase the land from the district for $1. Under both options, the trust offered to take on all requests made by the Agricultural Land Commission and the associated costs. The trust wants the current land owner, Bill Randall, to contribute $100,000 to the trust and pay for cleanup of environmental hazards. The letter also states the offer expires in mid-April.

â– Bill Randall would give 83 acres of land to the district in exchange for zoning 12 acres of land to commercial, for development. â– The Sandown proposal was initiated by the district and includes terms, such as signing a memorandum of understanding with the Agricultural Land Commission and covenants that would lock the land into the Agricultural Land Reserve. These terms have not been agreed to by council. â– Municipal staff have estimated costs associated with the property, as requested by the ALC, at almost $700,000. The Farmlands Trust has offered to assume some of these costs.

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The 83 acres of land at the former Sandown race track could be used for farming under the management of the Farmlands Trust, if North Saanich council approves the society’s bid. “They seemed to be leaning towards the lease,� Johnson said. Council agreed to include the letter in its package of information about Sandown. “I’m not in favour of the option two,� Coun. Dunstan

Browne said. “If there is anything to be achieved my preference is that we loan the land that we are swapping.� Mayor Alice Finall said council will need to agree to acquire the land from Randall before agreeing to any terms

for the land’s use. “Until we decide we are going to decide to acquire the land, we are not in a position to do a meaningful or complete discussion on uses for the land.� editor@peninsulanewsreview.com G

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Marked police car makes poor target A Central Saanich cop stopped a car after the driver nearly hit the marked police car in a parking lot on Mount Newton X Road. The officer, on routine patrol around 10:30 p.m. on March 2, stopped to speak with the driver and noted an odour of alcohol. After a roadside screening, the Saanich man driving was issued a roadside prohibition and three-day suspension.

Fire play with sign post fizzles early for kids A resident stopped two youths before their fire play went too far. The kids were spotted on March 2 around 8 p.m. on the dock at the foot of James Island Road. The witness saw two youths wrap strands of string around a sign post and light the string on fire. The non-flammable post did not catch fire. Central Saanich officers spoke with the two youths before sending them on their way.

No thefts despite open doors A couple of open doors in Central Saanich neighbourhoods fortunately weren’t signs of thefts. A resident of the 2400 block of Tanner Road returned from vacation on March 1 to find a basement door open at home. The trespass happened sometime between Feb. 7 and March 1. The same day a resident of the 7600 block of Wallace Drive came home in the evening to find the patio door wide open. Nothing was reported stolen in either case and there were no signs of forced entry.

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Olympian’s Bazan Bay 5K record crushed Victoria runner beats Simon Whitfield’s course record in Sidney A Victoria man annihilated Olympian Simon Whitfield’s course record for the Synergy Health Management Ltd. Bazan Bay 5K race last weekend. Geoff Martinson finished the course in 14 minutes, 20 seconds, beating Whitfield’s previous record from 2010 by 16 seconds. Brent McMahon crossed the finish line second in the Sunday, March 4 race at 14:44 and Dylan Haight finished third at 14:48. Malindi Elmore of Kelowna earned 943 points in the Island Race Series with her finish time of 15:48 – three points ahead of Jon Brown, the previous top points winner. Hilary Stellingwerff finished second among the women at 16:32 and Ellen Pennock third, at 16:54. “It was a fast course and although slower than my track time, I was very pleased. I train with Hilary and it was good to see some good competition out there,” Elmore said. Marilyn Arsenault was the top finisher in the masters women’s race with a time of 16:54 and Ian Hallam won the men’s masters with 15:31. editor@peninsulanews review.com

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Teachers and supporters stream onto the front lawn of the provincial legislature building during a Tuesday protest against the governments action during the ongoing teacher contract dispute.

Rally for teachers draws thousands Tom Fletcher

and Lambert both said the government refused to put the year-long teacher dispute to an independent Between 4,000 and 5,000 union mediator, and have restricted any members marched on the B.C. leg- settlement to fund wage and beneislature Tuesday to protest legisla- fit increases through savings found tion aimed at putting an within the education end to seven months of system. strike action by public The BCTF has school teachers. demanded a 16 per cent Teachers and other wage increase and benunion members came efit improvements that by bus, plane and ferry the employers’ negotiafrom around the provtors say will cost taxpayince to demand that the ers $2 billion a year. government withdraw Bill Education Minister 22, which would impose George Abbott said the a cooling-off period and government will conappoint a mediator to Susan Lambert tinue to debate Bill 22 seek a settlement within without extending legisthe government’s net-zero wage lature hours, despite an expected mandate for B.C.’s 41,000 teachers. opposition delaying tactic where B.C. Teachers’ Federation presi- all 34 NDP MLAs are speaking for dent Susan Lambert addressed the maximum time. the crowd to cheers and chants of That could drag the debate into “shame” as she described 10 years next week, where teachers are in a of government action to “strip” legal position to strike for one more BCTF contracts. day. If teachers continue their walkBill 22 repeals 2002 legislation out in defiance of a Labour Relastruck down by the B.C. Supreme tions Board ruling on essential serCourt, but reinstates many of their vices, the government would reasprovisions, she said. sess its position, Abbott said. Lambert also denounced new Pickets put up by members of performance evaluations and disci- the BCTF and other unions at govplinary measures for teachers. ernment offices around Victoria “One bad report and you’re Tuesday morning directed uniongone,” she said. ized staff not to go to work, but to B.C. Federation of Labour pres- register for strike pay with the B.C. ident Jim Sinclair told the crowd Government and Service Employthe restriction of teacher rights to ees’ Union and then attend the rally strike and bargain working condi- instead. tions are a blow to all unions. He editor@peninsulanewsreview.com Black Press

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Family’s heart is comforting When a family loses the person who holds everyone together, who works tirelessly to ensure his children will see a post-secondary education, the effects can be devastating. But Sanjeev Sharma’s reaction to non-criminal charges being pursued against the elderly woman accused of driving the car that killed his father were nothing less than heartwarming. The young Sharma was clear his family is still in shock from the July 2011 death of his father, Ramesh (see pages A1 and A15). Yet, he also showed forgiveness and an unmistakable desire for all parties to move on from the tragic crash at the Victoria International Airport. While Ramesh is gone, the memories of a father and husband who provided diligently for his family remain. And stories of a man who loved to talk about his children and who didn’t have an enemy still live for his co-workers who lost a dear friend. The kindheartedness of the people who were close to Ramesh Sharma are a testament to his own good nature. It’s reassuring to know such positive and clearsighted people exist among us.

Hockey night in the region The place to be on many hockey nights in the Capital region over the past couple of weeks has been any of the three local rinks that are home to junior B teams. Led by the Island league’s regular season champion Victoria Cougars, the teams have given fans and spectators the type of entertainment that keeps ’em coming back. The tough Cougars take on Mill Bay’s Kerry Park Islanders in one semifinal, while the defending playoff champs, our Peninsula Panthers, battle the Saanich Braves in the other. These high school-aged players leave little on the ice and offer up everything from tight defensive battles to high-scoring goalfests. Fans packing Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt (Cougars), Pearkes rec centre in Saanich and Panorama rec centre in North Saanich (Panthers) know they need not shell out big dough to experience exciting, inspiring games. It doesn’t hurt that the price of a hot dog or popcorn is modest as well. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Balancing books on two fronts In her enthusiasm and, I suspect, budget. ’Tis the season, as each to make it more difficult for me to municipality goes over the books say no to her gleeful request – i.e. and crunches the numbers. demand – my seven-year-old is It won’t be long before property hopping up and down. owners find out how She is hopeful I’ll take much their municipal her and her brother to taxes will cost them. see The Lorax. Esquimalt property I sigh as dollar signs owners will likely face flash before my eyes. a tax hike, possibly “We just went to a higher than the year movie two weeks ago,” prior. According to Black I say. “Remember, we’re Press council reporters, trying to save our money municipalities from for our vacation this Saanich to Sooke will summer.” Erin McCracken likely see a property tax “Does that mean we increase this year. Paper trail can’t see the movie?” To make matters she asks me, no longer worse in Esquimalt, few bouncing. residents have taken a proactive “No. We just want to be able to interest in budget deliberations. save our money for other things. Four residents attended a public Bigger things.” budget presentation last month. Ahh, the juggling act that is the It can’t be for lack of interest, family budget. since many people are quick Without missing a beat – The to express their views after the Lorax temporarily forgotten – my budget is passed. kids begin rhyming off a list of Modern Democracy co-founder things they’d like to see and do Jason Ross, who donates his during their vacation, though it’s time videotaping various public months away. meetings held in the Capital region, “We won’t be able to do filmed the recent Esquimalt budget everything that week,” I warn meeting. them. “Let’s vote on it, so that After posting the videos on everyone can have a say.” YouTube, they were viewed 96 No one likes to be outvoted, but times. the discussion gives me a better Granted, it’s not the stuff you sense of everyone’s expectations. want to spend a couple of hours And it allows the kids to watching, even if you are in the appreciate, however temporarily, comfort of your own home, with a that there is a spending cap. bowl of popcorn in hand. It makes me think back to But if your taxes go up and you interviews I conducted last week didn’t attend any budget meetings about Esquimalt’s 2012 municipal or send in an email with your

input, do you still have a right to grumble about a hike after your municipality’s budget is approved? Sure, you do. But, what’s the point? “[Residents] are obviously looking at a tax increase and if they have concerns they should show up,” Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins said last week. “You can’t complain after the fact if you don’t have an understanding of the process, and [aren’t] aware of all the cost implications.” Attending the meetings, or, if possible, watching them online – cue the popcorn popper – gives taxpayers a better sense of the financial health of their communities. “Everybody wants cheaper taxes, but I’m not sure they realize the impact,” Esquimalt Coun. Meagan Brame said recently. True. Everyone in my house wants a fantastic vacation and the kids are beginning to realize that we’ll have to tighten our belts now so we can maximize our fun later. That’s not to say my daughter won’t jump up and down excitedly from time to time, asking to see The Lorax or making other such requests, or hold back her complaints when I say no. But my hope is there will be fewer complaints and a bit more understanding. Can your municipal councillors and mayors expect the same from you? Erin McCracken is a reporter with the Victoria News. emccracken@vicnews.com

‘Few Esquimalt residents have taken a proactive interest in budget talks.’

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LETTERS Closing Island View access a scary thought Re: Three options for road access to Tsawout unappealing (News, Feb. 17) Did some blindfolded planner throw darts at a Central Saanich map and decide the resulting pattern shows Island View Road should be closed off? Let’s get real about this project. Central Saanich is cut in half by Highway 17. There are only two full access crossings of the highway in Central Saanich – one at Mount Newton X Road and one at Island View Road. On the east side of the highway these two roads are not connected. By closing one of these two access points, parts of the east side of Central Saanich will be isolated. Someone had better go back to their notes from Urban Planning 101 before any decisions are made on such a drastic proposal. By the way, the First Nations proposal for a major commercial development on their land is a great idea, but the decision makers on this big project should be careful not to alienate the rest of the Central Saanich population. Roland Stieda Central Saanich

Keating access better than Island View option Re: Three options for road access to Tsawout unappealing (News, Feb. 17) For years Central Saanich has needed an improvement to at least one of the access points to and from the Pat Bay Highway. Recently the provincial government has proposed that a special access to a new development proposal have a dedicated overpass just for the development. This dedicated overpass would remove an important access in Central Saanich and be detrimental to other businesses in Central Saanich. There is a logical solution that would serve the needs of the development and better serve the needs of the community. It appears highway planning in

B.C. is driven by the desires of the developer rather than any consideration for the community. The logical solution for all parties would be an elevated access for northbound traffic off the Pat Bay Highway onto Keating X Road and use an existing road to connect to a simple flyover to access the development. This solution will be cheaper than a full blown intersection for the development and provide for a safer access into Central Saanich. I have built a number of intersections on major highways. This solution would be not only cheaper, but would also serve the needs of the community, including the developer better at lower cost. Norm Ryder Central Saanich

Take SD63 LGBT policy provincewide Re: SD63 building formal LGBT policy (News, Feb. 1) It’s heartening to hear the Saanich school district is set to bring in strong, specific policies aimed at preventing homophobia and transphobia. Saanich superintendent Keven Elder is absolutely right that homophobia and transphobia are still big problems in B.C. – with recent studies suggesting two-thirds of LGBT students feel unsafe at school, it is clear that more needs to be done to tackle homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination. That’s why New Democrats will continue to call on the Liberal government to put action behind their words and bring in provincewide policies aimed at eliminating homophobia and transphobia in our schools. With the encouragement and support of Saanich South MLA Lana Popham, I’ve been working with youth across the province who want to see our government take action to ensure LGBT youth feel safe and accepted in our schools, no matter what community they are in. We’re hoping Premier Christy Clark will listen to the words

of youth who see the suffering caused by homophobia and transphobia in their schools every day. The truth is, if life is going to get better for LGBT students, we have to make it better. I’m glad to see the Saanich school district tackling this serious and important issue. Spencer Chandra Herbert MLA, Vancouver-West End Official Opposition critic for Tourism, Culture and the Arts

People deserve more power over telemarketers We need regulations that protect consumers from unwanted automated telemarketing calls, also known as robocalls. Telemarketers should be required to get written consent, including by electronic form, from customers before using robocalls. In addition, an optout mechanism during each robocall could allow consumers to immediately tell them to stop calling. At the end of the day, we may not be able to know which call is legitimate or not, but maybe we can stop them before they are ever made. William Perry Victoria

Bad drivers need to kick the bad habits Despite tougher requirements to get a driver’s licence, bad drivers are becoming more prevalent. Everyone knows what the road signs mean, they just don’t think the rules apply to them. It is all a question of attitude and exams do not change one’s attitude toward rules or other people’s well being. Hence, the incidents of speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of lanes, not signalling, texting, eating and reading while driving and a host of other distracting activities are making driving a miserable chore for those of us who are really trying to stay safe. I would say smarten up and

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A shot to start the day Jennifer Yee prepares a coffee at the Fresh Cup Roastery Cafe in Saanichton. lose the attitude, people. Brian Shepherd Sidney

Sidney businesses a shopper’s paradise Re: Sidney businesses band together (News, March 2) I just received a thank-you card from One Stop Furniture Shop for a recent purchase. Shopping locally is very important on so many levels, but it is also a pleasure. All the staff are so helpful, friendly and for

BeefsAndBouquets While I am happy with the winners of the Hearts of the Community Awards, and they are all so well deserved, I am also very impressed with the speed of the coverage. I was pleasantly surprised to see them come out the day after the event in the Friday, Feb. 17 paper. Kudos and bouquets to all. Lindy Deas Bouquets to the gentleman who returned my shopping to Home Hardware after I had mislaid it. Pamela Jardine

I was driving home on West Saanich Road across from the Tseycum First Nation when I spotted a young seagull in distress. I pulled over and upon closer inspection I realized it was indeed injured. Standing there dumbfounded and not knowing what to do, North Saanich Coun. Craig Mearns appeared out of the blue and came over to assist. He took off his jacket and threw it over the bird and placed it in his truck. We both were at a loss of who to contact for help so he decided he would take it to the Central Saan-

ich Animal Hospital to ask for their help. I followed him all the way there and they took the bird in and said they would take care of it until someone from a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Sooke could come and get it. Compassion and respect for other species is a wonderful virtue. I can’t thank Coun. Mearns enough. Anne Kidson Send your beefs or bouquets to us at 6-9843 Second Street, Sidney, fax: 6565526 or email editor@peninsulanews review.com. Beefs and Bouquets is a free service provided by the News Review.

the most part, seem to love what they do, which means very little turnover. Included in the best shopping experience, I include not only the locally owned shops, but also the chain stores and of course, some of the best restaurants anywhere. As long as Sidney maintains the same flavour and integrity, it can co-exist successfully with whatever comes this way. If you can’t find it in Sidney, you probably don’t need it. J. Herman Sidney

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Home ownership carries benefits over renting Over the past decade, the everincreasing proportion of household income required to carry the cost of home ownership brings into increasing focus the question of renting versus owning. The pro-rental argument is that the lower cost of renting versus owning allows the tenant to invest the annual savings over the many years he would otherwise have held a mortgage. By avoiding several hundred thousand dollars in interest costs over the life of the mortgage, the prorent argument is that a long-term renter would have just as large a nest-egg at retirement as would have been accumulated as equity in an owned property. Like many theories, this argument is sound on paper but fails in practice. Let’s take a typical couple who owns a duplex at a total monthly cost, including mortgage payments, of $2,500. Their friends rent a similar unit for $1,500 a month. By renting, they have an extra $1,000 monthly to invest for their retirement. There’s no question that $1,000 monthly, invested for 25 years at even a modest average annual return of four per cent, would grow to $514,000. In the real world however, would the renters really save the extra $1,000 monthly, or would they upgrade their vehicle more often, take more holidays, or otherwise indulge themselves? The prudent saver is the exception rather than the norm. After 25 or 30 years of renting, a family often ends up with far less in savings than the individual who painstakingly pays off his mortgage. Paying off a mortgage is a forced savings plan. The homeowner must make that monthly mortgage payment, often at the

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Tale of two Saaniches

North looks to reclaim intensity over South

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It’s as close to civil war as it gets in old Saanich. Nearly 250 people packed the stands to cheer their respective districts at Pearkes arena on Monday night as south battled north in Game 1 of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League semifinal. The southerly Saanich Braves won handily, 7-2 over North Saanich’s Peninsula Panthers. “We came out in the first period and we played a really great first period. We had a couple bad bounces and the game just seemed to get away from us,” said Panthers owner Pete Zubersky. There’s destined to be more fight out of the seasoned warriors from the north, the defending B.C. champs. When two teams so close in geography meet in the playoffs, the added energy from the visiting fans is felt from the bench, said Braves coach Brad Cook. In fact Peninsula fans were more vocal than the Braves’ on Monday. So much so, that the Braves’ Facebook page admitted it in a plea for

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Peninsula player Josh Bloomenthal powers down the ice in the Panthers’ 7-2 loss to the Saanich Braves Monday at Pearkes arena. improved home support. And with the Victoria Cougars and Kerry Park Islanders in the other semifinal, it means every game is a short drive for fans to watch their team for the remainder of the VIJHL playoffs. “It’s going to be nice for hockey in Victoria the next month,” Cook said. “When you think about it, most of the players on both teams are local,

and they’re bringing 3-4 fans each. It means guaranteed full buildings the rest of the way.” For last year’s Cougars vs. Panthers final series, Archie Browning drew crowds it hadn’t seen since the Victoria Salsa days, nearing the 1,000 mark. And it’s great for the ownership groups. No bus trips, double the

gate revenue, and all that profit goes back into the team funds. “Junior B isn’t a business people get into for profit,” Cook said. “The teams need that money.” Monday night, the Braves amassed a three-goal lead before Joe Densmore notched the first goal for the Panthers on a powerplay five minutes into the second frame. Unfortunately the Braves scored two more before the period was out and added a pair in the third before Peninsula wrapped scoring with another power play goal, this time from Dane Gibson, with just over three minutes left in the game. “We’re going to have to have a lot of intensity in Game 2 and as the series moves on,” Zubersky said. “We’ve got our hands full but we believe that we can come out on top.” Game 2 of the series was played Wednesday in Saanich after News Review deadline. The battle comes to the Peninsula tonight, Friday, March 9 with a 7:30 p.m. game at Panorama Recreation Centre. Game 4 is Monday, March 9, also at Panorama. sports@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Girls rock Shawnigan regatta Vic City rowers top junior regatta, girls actively recruited by American schools The Victoria City Rowing Club girls junior A varsity eight boat dominated the Shawnigan Lake regatta competition for the second year in a row. Cox Becky Wilder led the crew which featured Parkland students Amanda Pomphrey and Keira Flanagan as well as Stelly’s student Brittney Woodburn to a decisive first place finish on the gruelling seven-kilometre course defeating the second place finishers by just over 47 seconds. The girls junior A quads also did well and registered second and fourth place finishes. Vic City dominated the boys junior A quads with first, fourth and fifth place finishes in a field that had college and university crews. The winning quad featured three Parkland students, Ed Gawne, Shawn Shortill, and Brandon Carnduff, as well as Claremont’s Adam Donaldson. The junior A boys eight and

lightweight eights placed second and third overall in their categories. The second place VCRC boat tussled with the University of Victoria freshmen boat which beat them by a three-second margin. The crews will likely line up again at Elk Lake spring regatta for a rematch. For the Vic City boys doubles, it was junior A partners Michael Farnden and Jesse Hunter competing hard for a second place finish. The junior B girls double with Caileigh Filmer and Kelsey Farmer rowed a strong race home for a first place finish. The girls junior B girls eights also finished well with second and fourth place finish, showing that this program has tremendous depth in a very competitive field. The standard in the junior B boys field was led by the quad which finished with a lead of 2:53 on the rest of the field. The two eights that followed showed that the B program is developing a strong contingent of novices. The junior C (Grade 8) group in both the boys and girls sides show promise for the future as all the athletes did a wonderful job at their first on water event.

Rowing monsters Three VCRC junior rowers were nationally ranked in the University of Victoria’s Monster Erg Indoor Rowing Competition on Feb. 5. In junior B girls Gemma Kerr finished first and national champion. Caleigh Farmer finished second nationally. In the junior B boys division Nicholas Frappell retained his national champion title for the second year.

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Take one legendary solo guitarist and add one of Canada’s finest new songwriters and you have an evening to remember. By the age of 10, guitarist Don Ross was playing less with a pick and more with his fingers. He was fascinated by the possibility of playing several lines at once: melody, middle voices and bass line. To achieve some of the musical ideas he had in mind, he started retuning the guitar to suit them, inventing new tunings that made things easier at first. But he also realized he could expand the range of the instrument to make the low strings lower and the high strings higher. The possibilities he created have been endless. Brooke Miller’s career began on Prince Edward Island in a loud punk band as the lead guitarist and vocalist at the ripe old age of 12. She later connected with music by the likes of Bruce Cockburn, Rickie Lee Jones and Joni Mitchell. She has flour-

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Don Ross and Brooke Miller light up the stage during a performance in Hemsbach, Germany. ished into a road warrior, touring throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe and Japan. Miller has just released her fourth CD, Brooke Miller. The album features Miller on acoustic and electric guitars and vocals with an array of guest musicians. Together, Ross and Miller present a diverse and funky show that highlights both of their many talents. Miller’s voice is authentic and famil-

iar as she weaves creative and complex melody lines, while Ross’ fingers play with true passion. The two are able to quickly develop a rapport with their audience, engaging them with stories about their music and world travels. Ross and Miller perform tonight March 9 at 8 p.m. at Hermann’s Jazz Club. Tickets, $20, and inforrmation are available at hightideconcerts.net. llavin@vicnews.com

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Stelly’s theatre proponents form society Group plans feasibility study in hopes of improving school’s performance space Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

The Society for a Community Arts Theatre at Stelly’s is official. With the name OK’d they achieved not-for-profit society status officially on March 2, said Ron Broda. “We’ve formed three committees, had an initial consultation from an architect and preliminary discussions with the school district admin,” said Broda. Broda spearheaded the campaign to create a theatre to replace the multipurpose room that currently hosts arts presentations at Stelly’s secondary school. Broda serves as president for the seven-member board of directors. Jan Heinrichs, musical director at Stelly’s, is vice-president; Donna Bate, treasurer; Linda Broda, secretary, and Geoff Bate, Phil Hallmann and Stelly’s grad Holly Elling Quaintance are directors. “There’s a lot of buzz out there,” Broda said. “I’m really

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Shayla Broda in the small space backstage in the multipurpose room that serves as a theatre at Stelly’s secondary school. excited by the progress we’ve made so far.” The next step for the society is funding a feasibility study. Stelly’s performing arts is planning a coffee concert on Tuesday, March 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the school with proceeds going to the soci-

ety. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. Sam Weber and his band River will headline the evening. For more information, call 250-652-4401. Anyone interested in supporting the Stelly’s theatre initiative can email stellyscommunityarts

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The interim First Nations Health Authority is encouraging B.C. First Nations to take control of their health messaging. The Safer Nations – Injury Prevention 2012 video contest is offering $10,000 in prizes as well as provincial recognition in creating video messages that create awareness of injury prevention. Many preventable injuries in 2012 are still related to traditional and respected cultural activities like hunting, boating, hiking and dealing with wildlife, according to iFNHA. First Nations people are also influenced by new risk factors including chemical safety, intoxication, motor vehicle safety and violence. “Injuries are one of the leading preventable causes of death, hospitalization and disability among aboriginal peoples in B.C. – the leading cause being motor vehicle crashes,” said Dr. Evan Adams, the aboriginal physician advisor to the B.C. provincial health officer. “We need to develop a strategy to support better health and longevity for First Nations by enhancing surveillance, skills, knowledge, community capacity and support the area of injury prevention.” The deadline for entries is April 27 and videos will be judged by a panel at the Gathering Wisdom V forum in Vancouver this May. The contest encourages all First Nations film makers, from the pros to camera-phone directors to enter. Learn more online at www.fnhc.ca.

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Rubble is left after a car drove through a picnic table where several Yellow Cab drivers sat near the airport on July 29, 2011. One driver, Ramesh Sharma, was killed in the crash. The accused driver is charged under the Motor Vehicle Act. file photo

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It continued over a raised grassy area where it struck a picnic table full of people and a cab before hitting another small structure and stopping at the airport security building. Ramesh Sharma of Saanich was killed and seven others were injured. An elderly woman is charged with driving without due care and attention in the crash that killed the father of three. The Motor Vehicle Act charge has a maximum penalty of a $2,000 fine plus six months of jail time. The minimum is a $100 fine. “Me and my family are still in shock. We still don’t know how to feel,” Sanjeev said. “We don’t have any hostility towards the lady. However it’s going to work out, we hope it works out the best for everybody. The worst has already happened.”

Shirley Murray Zerbin, 82, is scheduled to appear in provincial court on April 26. “We are still just waiting and see what happens now,” said Sushil Hira, president of Yellow Cab Victoria. “Whatever happens it’s not going to bring Ramesh back now. We lost a friend we lost a family member.” Sharma’s widow, Charan, and adult children are still reeling in the aftermath, his son said. “He’s the best person I know. He did everything for his family, everything so we could have a better life. He always put us before himself and made sure that we were happy,” Sanjeev said. Sharma had worked at Yellow Cab for 25 years. “He was always a happy person,” added Hira. “He was one of those people who always talked about his kids.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

“He always put us before himself and made sure that we were happy.” – Sanjeev Sharma, son

Remaining cabbies reminded of crash Each day yellow cars line the lanes awaiting passengers seeking a taxi at the airport. Some drivers were there July 29, 2011 when a car plowed through a group of their coworkers and friends. “We’re very close to each other … it’s sort of like a family,” said Sushil Hira, president of Yellow Cab Victoria. He wasn’t there that day, but his brother was. “It’s still in the mind of everyone. All those memories flash at you every time you go there.”

Website established to collect robocalls complaints Elections Canada has dedicated a webpage to collecting complaints about robocalls. On Monday, March 5, the agency created a form to gather contact information from people who were fraudulently contacted in order to interfere with their right to vote. People have complained about being sent to the wrong polling station and being called at inconvenient times. Saanich-Gulf

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EUROPEAN MASONRY HEATERS AVAILABLE IN CANADA Please visit: www.gilmoremasonry heaters.com gilmore@sasktel.net 306-630-9116 Also other masonry work

FOX FUR coat, silver with black, only worn twice, sz 14. $1200 obo. (250)216-9415.

KIRBY VACUUM, bought $2500 selling for $800 never used. (250)652-4690.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS BY OWNER, 2 bdrm condo on (Burnside Rd.), priv & quiet, +45, small pet ok. Must see! $219,900. Call 250-385-3547.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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COMPUTER CELERON2, 664MHz, WinXP, 80GB HD, monitor, keyboard, mouse, $45 obo. Call 250-479-1101. GRACO INFANT car seat, up to 40lbs, hardly used, 6 yrs old. $50. (250)721-3740. HAND MADE wool bed spread & 2 cushions, $20, 3 seat sofa, $60. 250-881-8133. JVC 19� colour TV, in great shape, $75 obo. Call 250-3864083. LEX MARK 3 in 1 scanner/printer/photo copy, $60. Call 250-472-2474. NHL SLEEPING bag 30�x36� still in packaging, $20 obo. Call (250)721-0308. SCYTHE- VINTAGE, wooden handle, $90. Call (250)5089008. TRIPLE BIKE rack, “Swingman�. TWD protector gear, childs 8-10. $95. 474-0484.

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REAL ESTATE

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RENTALS

HOUSES FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

SAANICH, AVAIL April. 1 bright modern, new above grd 1 bdrm suite. Sep ent, shared laundry, incls utils & cable. 1 cat allowed, N/S, on bus route, close to all amens. $875 mo. Call (250)995-1753.

2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 door, auto, top of the line & fully loaded including rare power sunroof option. Babied by 1 owner, garage kept, hwy commuter (76k). Dealer maintained. Burgundy with factory 5 spoke alloy wheels & a set of winters tires on steel rims. Full power-train warranty until Dec. 20 2012. $15,750 o.b.o. 250-466-4156

SIDNEY: FURNISHED Deluxe suite, newer. Walk to ocean & town. All incl. 250-656-8080.

HOMES FOR RENT SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

BRENTWOOD BAY- bright 4 bdrm, walk to all schools bus etc, lrg fenced yrd. NS/NP. Refs. $1700.+ utils. Call (250)652-1432.

CALL: 250-727-8437

COLWOOD, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2 level home with an exceptional view. Mins to elem & sec schools. On bus route. Walk to beach & Royal Roads. N/S. Pets neg. $1900 mo + utils. Call 250-478-8146.

Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.

RENTALS

SIDNEY- 2 bdrm rancher, completely remodeled, close to town. NS/NP. Avail immed. $1200+ utils. 1(604)836-5407.

APARTMENT/CONDO

VICTORIA DOWNTOWN: Near Cook St. village, new 2 bdrm house stainless 5 apls prvt fenced yard pet ok N/S Mar 1st $1400. 250-383-8800

COTTAGES NORTH Saanich - 1 bedroom 600sq ft character cottage with view, deck and lots of light. Parking, some utilities& W/D. $975/mo. Contact 250-6566091 or cleahy@telus.net. NS please. April 1st. SIDNEY CHARMING garden cottage, sea view & beach access on bus route to Sidney & Victoria, near ferries & airport. Totally reno’d, with beautiful fir floors, 1 bdrm (fits queen or smaller), 1 bath (shower, no tub), open kitchen/dining & living area, 4 appliances, off street prkg. $1000. NP/NS. Opportunity to garden. Long term preferred. 250-656-3003.

OPEN HOUSE Sidney - (Picture of house below) Open Sat. 1 3 - 9602 Epco Dr. Immaculate -2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, sep. garage, carport Judy Wilson , Sutton Grp. 250-360-6616

BUYING - RENTINGSELLING

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Call us today to place your classified ad

COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1300 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? (250)478-7062.

TRANSPORTATION

SIDNEY- 3 bdrm (behind Thrifty’s) 1 bath. Reno’d. NS/NP. $1375+(250)656-4003

APARTMENTS FURNISHED Sidney- Open House Sat, 1pm-3pm, 9602 Epco Dr. 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, sep garage, carport. $429,900. Judy Wilson, Sutton. 250-360-6616

RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT SIDNEYFurnished room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $500./mo. 250-654-0477.

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER BURNSIDE. 2-BDRM. Bright, spacious, quiet. 5 appls, cat ok, N/S, refs. Avail now. $1025 mo utils incl’d. (250)884-5245. TILLICUM/CAREY, bright 1bdrm. Full bath. Sep ent, close to amens, NS/NP. $730 incls hydro/electric/WD. Avail Apr. 1 250-294-4070, 250-588-5195.

TILLICUM- 3 bdrms, 1 bath basement suite, big yard. NS/NP. $1100 includes hydro. Call (250)920-6282.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SUITES, UPPER SAANICHTON- 35’ 5th wheel, partly furnished, 8x12 laundry room. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. $700/mo. Call 250-652-0591.

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

SIDNEY AREA, bright upper 1 bdrm suite, $825, heat & H/W incl’d, full kitchen, full bath, W/D, storage, private patio. Avail April. 1. 250-516-8086. SIDNEY: BRIGHT bachelor, $700 view, priv deck, close to park, ocean , shops. NS/NP. Avail Apr. 1. Call 250-6561672 or 250-884-4159.

TRUCKS & VANS

$0-$1000 CASH

For Junk Cars/Trucks

Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!

TowPimp.com 250-588-7172

TRANSPORTATION

toll free 1-888-588-7172

AUTO FINANCING

1986 VW VANAGON- 110,178 original km, camperized. $5000 obo. (250)544-4303.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

MARINE

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AUTO SERVICES KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.

CARS

BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST!

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

CONTRACTORS

TAX

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. DEEP COVE Renovations. General Contracting. Specializing in finish carpentry. Honest , Reliable. (250) 882-0897. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.

DRYWALL AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ANOTHER LAWN SEASON! Replace it with a beautiful Garden or Patio. 30 yrs exp. web.me.com/rodkeays Call 250-858-3564.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com

HANDYPERSONS

FENCING

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING

MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.

AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests & fertilize. (250)882-3129

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Soil/Mulch (2 cu yd), Hauling. 250-479-6495

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779

250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Spring cleanup, tree & hedge pruning. 23yrs exp. WCB.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, interior/exterior concrete. 250-588-3744.

Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603

CAPTAIN JUNK. Free est. Satisfaction guar. Same day removal. Call 250-813-1555.

WE-CUT-LAWNS

“Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.” Call (Kelly) at 250-655-1956.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.

BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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PLUMBING

DOORS, KNOBS and lock sets. We specialize in installing all interior and exterior door hardware. Passage sets installed from $15/door*. The Working Door (250)882-7768 theworkingdoor@gmail.com

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.

CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

BIG BEAR Painting & Handyman Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

TOP NOTCH PAINTINGOver 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

MOVING & STORAGE

DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT IRRIGATION. Highly Respected Van company now in Victoria! Pro Irrigation & Water Services. 250-883-1041

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

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CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

SAFEWAY PAINTING High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

UPHOLSTERY

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

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PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm. PENISULA POWERWASH Decks, driveways, walkways, siding. Dave (250)216-9882.

TILING

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

or

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

Crossword

Sudoku

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