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North Saanich sticks to zero tax increase Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

The District of North Saanich stuck to its zero tax increase promise as it passed its budget last night (April 16). But as with any budget discussion, it didn’t come easy. Some members of council were concerned that staying at zero this year would cost residents in the future. “In order to reach zero for this year, we will probably have to make increases next year,” said Coun. Celia Stock. She noted that the district is not passing CRD increases in water and sewer charges on to the residents this year. “We cut the grants in aid. We cut council conferences [by] $9,000. We’ve cut the continCelia Stock gency fund, we’ve cut paving as a road safety, all kind of things,” she said. “In order to do this, we’ve made big cuts in lots of services. I’m going to be a good council member and try and vote for it, but I want people to understand this little caveat: not all reductions listed above are sustainable, making the cuts to the budget has the effect of leading to larger increases in future years … in order to maintain current service levels.” Coun. Dunstan Browne, one of the early proponents of the zero tax increase agreed it’s “prudent” that people understand there will be increases in costs in the future. PLEASE SEE: Zero budget passes unanimously, Page A4

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year by year. Long term this is the way to go,” Cross said. “It will be a little more expensive and we are on a timeline to get it The damage is done. fixed. It is not an option.” The question is how Sidney combats eroConstructed in the 1980s, the wall fell sion threatening to further affect the Loch- to two heavy windstorms in January and side seawall where the 4,000-pound con- March that eroded the bank enough to tip crete blocks protecting the banks tumbled concrete blocks protecting the walkway and onto the beach. road. With tides expected to increase dur“The feeling of council is we needed to ing the winter, Cross believed action was do this properly. We don’t want another needed before further damage was done council facing this problem,” said Sidney – and residents’ inability to enjoy the walkMayor Larry Cross. “Our concern is if we way wasn’t unnecessarily prolonged. don’t do it, erosion would continue onto the Cross estimated a completion in Octobank and get into ber or November, the safety of the financing the project road.” by borrowing money “The feeling of The damage from their own council is we needed reserves and using runs 160 metres from the south to do this properly. their own works end to Captains crew to expedite the We don’t want Walk along Lochprocess. side Drive. “We can borrow another council Presented with our own money facing this problem.” with the assumpoptions from – Larry Cross removal of the tion you will pay it lower walkway off over time but it and seawall on is zero interest,” he the south end to the tune of $257,800, to said. “You never want it to fall below a cerrebuilding the seawall with concrete lock tain point [but need] to be able to use [the blocks similar to what was in place before funds] in circumstances like this and not go for $321,400, council elected to move for- to a major referendum.” ward on rebuilding it with a rock revetment For North Saanich resident Tim Christian, for an estimated price tag of $418,400. The who makes his way to the beach two to most expensive option on the report to three times a week with his wife Kate and council relies on large boulders to protect his Boston terrier, he hopes something is the walkway and is believed to be the most done soon. durable plan so council voted to get more “It is a magnificent beach and the seawall precise estimates before making a final deci- is incredible. It is a fantastic walking trail,” sion. They expect to do that in June. he said. “It is too bad it happened, but I “We are looking ahead to rising water hope they find a sensible way of fixing it. It News staff

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Three-year-old Huxlee Hiebert leaps into the waiting arms of father Mitch Hiebert on the seawall on Lochside Drive where the concrete blocks slid onto the beach. is a magnificent view … This whole aspect is beautiful, it is a treasure.” His dog Sidney, who happily sprints alongside him on his seawall walks is named after the town and being a Peninsula resident he hopes the issues are resolved quickly for all involved.

“I appreciate the financial concerns but something will have to be done,” Christian continued. “If you simply leave it as it is when you get high winds and heavy water, the whole bank will erode. It is a serious problem.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

Keating bylaw for bigger stores just a start District hopes businesses get involved in highway access bid Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

A size restriction on retailers in the Keating X Road area of Central Saanich is well on its way to becoming history. After more than 30 minutes of discussion, council voted 5-2 on third reading last night of a pair of bylaws that would remove the restriction. “It was good to hear the

views and there was a good airing of the issues,” said Mayor Alastair Bryson. Bylaw 1760 would amend the official community plan in Central Saanich for large retail uses in the industrial area on Keating X Road by removing the 5,000 square metre floor area restriction for single retail use. Bylaw 1761 would amend the land use bylaw similarly, allowing for larger floor area ratio, but would affect all

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Peninsula leads shark bill Arnold Lim News staff

Elizabeth May’s first bill could spell the end of shark fin on restaurant bills. The MP for SaanichGulf Island tabled C-417, hoping to amend the Fish Inspection Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act in the hopes of curtailing the unregulated importing of shark fin to Canada. “My efforts to get a shark fin ban actually started because of my constituents. A group of local divers formed a group to press for protection for sharks,” May said. “Consumption is driving the practice and driving multiple species of sharks to the brink of extinction.

Elizabeth May It is important to me to come back [to the Peninsula] because this is where I started.” May worked with New Democrat MP Fin Donnelly who has another private members bill which hopes to ban the importation of shark fin altogether which, if passed, could mean May’s would

no longer be needed. Either way, May hopes the practice of shark finning is curtailed one way or another. “This is the first private members bill now I have been able to introduce as an MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands,” she said. “I am enormously pleased to come back to where we started. We had our first press conference here in August and we have tangible progress to report.” The bill would add requirements for the importation of shark or shark product to include the name and country of harvest in writing to an inspector. It would also prohibit sale or importation unless it is prepackaged and labelled to show

mercury contamination may make it unfit for human consumption. Currently four U.S. states and six municipalities in Canada ban the sale of shark fin products and the executive director for WildAid, Rob Sinclair said he hopes communities in B.C. would join them. “WildAid inter national specific target is to target the $10 billion illegal trade in wildlife. The largest illegal trade is shark fin,” he said. “Our hope is B.C. and Canada will become leaders in this international fight against the greatest trade in illegal wildlife product in the world.” editor@peninsulanews review.com

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“This year we got to zero with a lot of sacrifice,” Browne said. “We may not be able to do it again. We still are faced with the same factors that we are a dormitory suburb with very little growth, and the continual growth in our tax burden is not sustainable, and that goes for all municipalities across British Columbia … everybody’s facing the same problems.” Coun. Elsie McMurphy agreed that cuts will lead to larger increases and proposed to nix the reduction in traffic safety and paving. “It just seems to me to be foolish to take $25,000 out of a plan to make our roads more safe,

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Grand Earth Day event for the love of coastlines Re-Opening Arnold Lim News staff

After 35 years, Brian Falconer still loves navigating B.C.’s coastlines. Unfortunately he finds himself navigating the political landscape, as often as the geological one, and wishes for a day that is no longer the case. “Earth Day is a day we really contemplate the incredible blessings we have on this coast,” said the coordinator of marine operations for Raincoast Conservation. “It is a day to contemplate what makes our lives really rich and a day to contemplate what we could do to protect that.” Preceded by a non governmental organization tradeshow, the Mary Winspear Centre hosts Earth Day 2012 Dedicated to an Oil Free Coast, featuring keynote addresses by Falconer, renowned artist Robert Bateman, former CBC personality Arthur Black and Green Party MP Elizabeth May speaking to the Embridge Northern Gateway project. The proposal Falconer believes could see large oil tankers, “double the size of the Exxon Valdez” make their way through the waterways of the Great Bear Rainforest on their way to the U.S. and China. “I think if you really are interested in this, instead of a quick brush assessment, I think it is really important to learn about what is behind the figures that have been thrown about so misleadingly and find out what you can do,” he said. “It becomes clear when you look at the numbers, it is not a question of if [an oil spill happens], it is a question of when.” Fred Gregory, executive director for the Saanich Gulf Islands Green Party, stresses

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Brian Falconer, ecologist for the Raincoast Conservation looks on from the rock beach along Ogden Point. Falconer is a keynote speaker at Earth Day 2012, Dedicated to an Oil Free Coast at the Mary Winspear Centre. the importance of the educational aspect of Earth Day and hopes to attract more than 300 residents from across the Island to take the opportunity to listen, learn, and make informed decisions. “The importance of Earth Day is to provide knowledge and education. In our case we felt we would focus on the tanker issue and the marine environment,” he said. “We want to inform people and give them the power to help and do something about this. I fear we will be railroaded through it. The emphasis of the talk will be to educate.” For Falconer, a lifetime of navigating

the waters of B.C., have taught him to be proactive about a lifestyle he is passionate about - and hopes the day sheds light on a proposal he believes would be a costly mistake. “In the 35 years I have been sailing on the coast… I very quickly fell in love with it,” Falconer said. You can’t live here long without falling in love with it and when you love something, you stand up for it.” Earth Day 2012 Dedicated to an Oil Free Coast is April 21, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Admission is by donation. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Put some action into Earth Day Comedian George Carlin famously said: “There is nothing wrong with the planet. Nothing wrong with the planet. The planet is fine. The people are [doomed].” His theory was that the planet has been around for four-and-a-half billion years, and humans have been here one or two hundred thousand. And we’ve only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over 200 years. “Two hundred years versus four-and-a-half billion,” said Carlin. “And we have the conceit to think that somehow we’re a threat?” Unfortunately, it’s taken our species less than a century to do some damage to this big blue marble we live on. And Earth Day is a good reminder to us all to keep it clean – something Carlin never did with his language. What first started as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day (April 22) has become more widely celebrated in recent years. On the Peninsula there are many activities, including tomorrow’s Earth Day 2012 Dedicated to an Oil Free Coast (story page A5), which hopes to inspire environmental awareness and build community through creativity. But is this enough? Does attending a weekend festival make us want to become better stewards of the planet? Does joining a broom bash or ivy pull lead us to build a compost in our backyard or take transit instead of the car to work? Three Victoria businesses decided to take up a Garbage Challenge to mark Earth Day this year, taking an hour to collect garbage from around the city and the one who collects the most wins the Golden Garbage Award. Sure, it’s a small step, but an acheivable goal. It should be noted that the Inn at Laurel Point, Harbour Air Seaplanes and Eagle Wing Tours – the founders of this Garbage Challenge – are all carbon neutral businesses and want to encourage other businesses to get involved in the care of the environment. Big changes, like becoming carbon neutral, begin with small steps. As recycling began with old newspapers being dumped into a separate bin and water conservation with turning the taps off when you brush your teeth, so must other changes begin. Earth Day give us the opportunity to remind ourselves that each small step we take toward sustainability will become a giant leap one day. Each time we walk or ride our bike to a local farm stand to buy a carrot makes a difference. Each time we put the carrot peel into the compost instead of the garbage bin makes a difference. Each time we spread that compost on our own garden bed … well, you get the picture. It’s up to each of us as individuals to decide what choices we’ll make to celebrate Earth Day. Even if what you choose to do seems like a small step, one day it could become a big deal and you can say you did your part in keeping the planet “fine.” 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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Easing the frustration factor I have two older people in put them all into one and try to my life. For the purposes of this forget about them unfortunately column, I’ll refer to them as M and didn’t stop the flow of phone calls D. complaining, “I can’t open This is not so much to PDFs,” or “Why doesn’t protect their identities, my Word program work but more so I can anymore?” A quick look maintain my regular usually revealed that supply chain of freshly the programs had been baked muffins, scones deleted in an effort to “get and chocolate-chip rid of some junk.” cookies from M, and the Now, I am no occasional car wash and computer genius, but yard work from D. years of working in Being a bit older, the small newspaper offices Laura Lavin pair came late to the without the advantage Equilibrium technology party. M of on-the-spot tech help could never be bothered has led me to the school with having a computer (“takes of hard knocks as far as computer up too much room”), and years of troubleshooting goes. I have watching Oprah frightened her into developed pretty good skills for thinking just turning one on could figuring out how to fix relatively bring hundreds of child molesters simple problems, and as such, I to her door. have become the family techie. When my kids were little, I was Last year, M decided to get an forever receiving warnings about iPad (“so small, it takes up no letting them use the computer, lest room”). Setting it up and getting it they be snatched away in the night. running wasn’t too much trouble. Or, heaven forbid, I would have my And she was eager to learn how identity stolen by some computer to use email to keep in touch with hacker. Why anyone would want friends who apparently weren’t to break into my bank account is a avid Oprah viewers. She now enjoys mystery in itself. the simple pleasures of tracking Why M, being well over 60, ships at sea and planes in the sky worried about child molesters from the comfort of the living room affecting her is a good question too. couch – without one assault from a D was a different story. He would molester. use the computer, but is a tidy She completely took me by sort and would be forever getting surprise when she purchased an himself into trouble by deleting e-reader just a few months later. programs, or portions thereof, Her most frequent complaint is, “I because “there’s too many folders.” don’t have enough bars. It won’t Trying to explain that if you just work.” This, in relation to the

WiFi connection. Getting her to understand that once the book is downloaded, the “bars” make no difference seems to fall on deaf ears. It often looks as though she is re-enacting a scene from the Lion King as she wanders through the house and holds aloft her iPad or e-reader, in an attempt to “get more bars.” D also went from a computer to an iPad and an iPhone at the same time. Instead of making his life easier, it just seems to have doubled his frustration factor. It must be a male thing to want to understand how something works. Guys enjoy getting under the hood of a car and learning the mechanics of how it works. But with a computer, I feel the less you know, the better. The why and how a program works is much less important than whether it works at all. I understand that a plane can fly – I don’t need to know why. D, on the other hand, is always trying to understand how a program works, and trying to determine if there’s one that is better, faster or easier to use. One thing that works to my advantage is that M can use her gadgets to look up new and interesting recipes. And D, when he gets frustrated with technology, usually slaps the offending item down on the coffee table and announces, “I’m going to go wash the car.” Laura Lavin is the editor of the Oak Bay News. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Hugging the help Kathryn Mason, coordinator of volunteer services at Beacon Community Services, greets Rene Laprairie (33 years volunteering) while 25-year volunteer Chester Brown looks on with a smile during the annual BCS luncheon to celebrate volunteers. Canadian national volunteer week ends tomorrow, April 21. See video of the event online at www. peninsulanewsreview.com.

Readers respond: Collision a matter of time on Wallace Drive I feel compelled to bring to your attention the increasingly dangerous driving conditions on Wallace Drive between Willis Point Road (Saanich) and Newton Place at Bayside middle school (Central Saanich). I have been driving and walking this stretch of road for 25 years, and the type and volume of traffic has changed significantly during this period. Where once it catered to primarily local vehicle traffic with the odd bicycle, pedestrian or tourist, there are now numerous cyclists riding two and three abreast, tourists in all sorts of vehicles including RVs, tour buses, commercial vehicles and many more pedestrians. Besides dealing with cyclists riding in contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act and oversized vehicles too wide for the road conditions, more and more vehicle drivers who are inexperienced with the area are being directed by their navigation systems to use this stretch of road, particularly between Willis Point Road and Benvenuto Avenue, to access Butchart Gardens. Personally, I have had to avoid four head-on collisions on this stretch of road in the past two months as drivers

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Working at it worth it to keep kids healthy Thank you for the editorial Give kids the gift of health (Opinion April 11). As a nurse that works in a chronic disease clinic in Victoria and a mother of two children aged 11 and 14, I am always thinking about the balance between food, exercise and the era of electronics.

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Every day I work with people that have been diagnosed with chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and hypertension. These conditions could lead to further health problems such as reduced kidney function and in some cases end stage kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplant. The incidence of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease is on the rise. The good news is that in a lot of cases it can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. This includes physical activity and a healthy diet. As a mother and a nurse, I feel it is my job to teach my children the skills they will need to live happy healthy lives as adults. To me, this starts with setting a good example. Our entire family participates in exercise on a regular basis, together during weekend activities and separately during independent activities or sports teams. I do my best to make sure fruits and vegetables are a part of every meal and I spend a fair bit of time doing meal preparation to make sure these foods are available. In addition to that I do feel like I am in a constant state of awareness on how much time the kids spend on their ‘down time activities’ such as games and texting in phones etc. as well as trying to teach them moderation with treats and snacks. Sometimes I find this to be

quite an exhausting endeavor to keep up with but I know I have to do it for the future health of my children, after all I am aware of the alternative. Darlene Michl Victoria nurse clinician

Government should not condone pot use Why are our Vancouver Island politicians as well as the NDP (and federal Liberal) parties in support of legalizing marijuana when we know that smoking it is many (at least five) times more carcinogenic than tobacco? Are our social and personal costs associated with tobacco use not staggering enough? The marijuana being used now is 10 times more potent than it was years ago. Do any of us feel good about meeting a person on the road who is driving “stoned” on pot? I sure don’t. How many death related accidents are now caused by pot use? How would we justify to our children that our government decided to legalize a noxious substance like marijuana to make more tax revenue? Some parents have failed to adequately warn their children about the dangers associated with using marijuana. What governments need to do is to start ad campaigns which state clearly the substantial harm pot is causing in society, not condone its use. Bill Wilson Saanichton

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Mark Matthews is happy he no longer breaks the law to do what he loves. Once forced to build illegal ramps in the forest so he and his friends would have a place to bike, he is grateful for the North Saanich Freeride Park he helped build, with countless hours of planning, fundraising, building and now riding. However, it isn’t quite

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where he wants it to be – and the 23-year-old Camosun College student hopes the Friends of North Saanich Freeride Park can raise $50,000 to maintain and improve the park he loves. “I would like to see it have more variety than it does today,” he said. “For advanced riders it isn’t as appealing, it would be good to get them out there, they are the ones with sponsors that could help get this place going.” He hopes to offer more challenging runs, with larger and taller jumps and landings and the addition of berms – steep banked turns – for advanced users. Eventually the dream is to have contest-sized jumps which could open the possibility of hosting bigger riding events on the Island which could inject money into the local economy and the park. In order to reach his goal, he hopes to grow membership of the society from the hundreds

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Sheldon Steckman makes a jump off a bike ramp onto the Camp of Champions airbag at Panorama Recreation Centre. into the thousands to create a larger community and increase awareness of the sport and the park that draws interest from across Greater Victoria. “When I am by myself, I could go to the bike park and you always have someone to ride with. It creates a scene that otherwise wouldn’t exist,” he said. “It is a safe place for kids to progress and get better.”

High clay content used at the track requires heavy equipment to place new clay when heavy usage packs it down – and approximately $10,000 is required just to keep the facility open. To improve the park to attract even more riders, especially advanced riders, the North Saanich Bike Park Society needs an additional $40,000. Newly minted as the

vice president of the FNSFP, Matthews’ new role is a passing of a torch of sorts, taking over the reigns from his father and outgoing vice president George. The one-hectare park exists today in part because George took the initiative to help create the park, in part for Mark – and the elder Matthews hopes more parents do the same. “For sustainability, you need a lot more parents involved who can help with the building of the jumps, creation of more pieces and ongoing maintenance,” he said. “You [can] get your kids on bikes instead of sitting in front of a TV inside.” While he is passing some duties to his son - he is still passionate about the park that changed his son’s life and hopes to see the sport continue to grow. “The best part is seeing a whole bunch of young kids there,” George said. “The young kids shows me the sport is growing, it is continuing.”

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After mentoring from some of the top contemporary artists in the country, the students of both the University of Victoria Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs will unveil their graduate work at a pair of upcoming shows. BLINK, the annual BFA show, and the annual MFA graduating thesis exhibition are both free and open to the public in UVic’s visual arts building. A variety of art forms are on display, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, fabric, drawing, conceptual, alchemy and performance. BLINK opens April 20 and continues nightly from 7 to 11:30 p.m. until April 27. The MFA visual arts graduate show opens May 4 and continues from 7 to 11:30 p.m. until May 12.

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THE ARTS Annual SPAC show nears six decades Christine van Reeuwyk

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A selection of work from the 240 members of the Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society will fill a gallery at Mary Winspear Centre this weekend. Plus there’s the gift shop. “We’re all artists of one type or another,” said Donna Jean. The painter is in her fourth year as convenor for the SPAC annual art exhibition and sale. “We have a show once a year, this is the 59th year and it’s all volunteer driven … We’ve got a huge variety of artists from internationally known artists to beginner artists.” A total of 128 SPAC artists will vie for Juror’s Choice awards judged by Carolyn Hoag and Sylvia BewsWright (paintings); Paula Landsman (sculpture); Mavis Mooney (pottery); and Vijaya Taylor (crafts). Jean will be among those artists whose works are on display. “I’m going to have four peices in the main gallery,” she said. “We also have a gift shop ... if someone purchases something from the main gallery, they’re not allowed to take it until the closing of the show. The gift

■ A preview of the work will be held on April 27 for patrons and the artists only. Patrons pledge $125 with $100 going towards the purchase of art and anyone is eligible. “We always will welcome any patrons right up until the day before,” said convenor Donna Jean.

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Landspace by Norman Yates. Yates is the guest artist featured in the 59th annual Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society’s show. shop is cash and carry. People like to have a souvenir so that’s where they go.” As well, see three works by a celebrated Canadian guest artist. “This year we’ve got probably the best known we’ve ever had,” Jean said. Norman Yates has garnered several major Canadian awards and has work in public and private collec-

tions including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canada Council Art Bank and the Alberta Foundation of the Arts. “He’s a fabulous artist,” Jean said. “He’s done great things, we’re very proud to have him.” The abstract artist will show three one-by-two metre works, and be on hand to meet the public. He’s already had an influence on

Jean, who’s been painting about five years. “I started out pretty traditional style, representational and I’m moving more to impressionistic and abstract. I just enjoy it more, you can get so many things happening that you weren’t expecting,” she said. “I am going to try his method, I was quite inspired by seeing his work.” The art show and sale will be held April 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Mary Winspear Centre. Admission is $4 for adults. Visit www.spacsociety.com for details. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Students show work at Tulista Parkland secondary artists have work on display until the end of the month at the Community Art Centre in Tulista Park. The show runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day until April 29 at the art centre, 9585 Fifth St. Learn more online at www.cacsp.com.

Arts and crafts for MS society Waters Edge Village will host a craft show and sale at the clubhouse, 2600 Ferguson Rd. in Saanichton on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking on on Ferguson Road. Sales will help raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Trio helps Vees to BCHL title Some say the Penticton Vees are on the verge of being the greatest junior A team in Canadian history. It’s high praise, and should help three players from Greater Victoria become part of the club’s folklore. The Vees are going to the RBC Cup national junior A hockey championship, May 5-13, in Humboldt, Sask. The Vees finished the regular season with 42 wins in a row and set the B.C. Hockey League record with 54 wins in 60 games. Factoring heavily in the Vees’ success is former South Island Thunderbirds major midget goalie Chad Katunar. Last week, Katunar was named BCHL player of the week as the Vees completed a sweep of the Powell River Kings in the BCHL final to win Wade Murphy the Fred Page Cup. Katunar stopped 129 of 136 shots against the Kings, a .949 save percentage, and .938 overall in the playoffs. Meanwhile ex-Saanich Braves and Victoria Grizzlies forward Wade Murphy tied for the lead in playoff scoring (nine goals, nine assists) with Vees teammate Joey Benik (eight goals). Former Victoria Cougars and Grizzlies defenceman Nick Buchanan played all 15 games, scoring once. Katunar, 18, will likely return to the BCHL next year while Buchanan (Minnesota State-Mankato) and Murphy (Merrimac) are going to play Div. 1 hockey in the NCAA. Murphy was recently ranked 142nd among North American skaters in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft rankings.

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Abbotsford Pilots goalie Riley Parker deflects the puck past the net as Victoria Cougars captain Brody Coulter fights for position in front of the net with Pilots defencemen Matthew Genovese and Brett Kolins, right, during the Cyclone Taylor Cup championship game on Sunday (April 15). Abbotsford won 3-2 in overtime.

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Oak Bay half starts strong Registration numbers are up for the Oak Bay Half Marathon. More than 500 runners have registered for the May 13 event, up about 100 from this time last year. The race includes the half marathon, group relay and a new five-kilometre run. A two-kilometre kids’ challenge and 400-metre fun dash are also on the itinerary for the charity event. Proceeds generated support the Help Fill a Dream Foundation. To register or volunteer visit oakbayhalf. com.

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Freshly printed polymer $50 bills, featuring an image of the Canadian Coast Guard ship Amundsen, were unveiled at the Coast Guard station in James Bay this month as part of a nationwide campaign that will see the paper version of the bills removed from circulation. The Bank of Canada’s switch from using cotton-based paper to polymer – the lightweight plastic substance is expected to last twoand-a-half times longer than paper – was done both to reduce counterfeiting and lower production costs over the long term. The new 50s, like the polymer 100s introduced last fall, incorporate such security features as a transparent window and special holograms, and are said to have improved durability over the 100s. Farid Saji, a Bank of Canada analyst for the B.C.-Yukon area, said fast-moving technology used by criminals forced his employer to speed up plans for bringing in polymer. “Nowadays we need to adapt more quickly to stay ahead of counterfeiting,” he said. The Bank of Canada’s goal is to see all new Canadian bills made of the polymer material by the end of 2013. Despite the national bank’s attempts to protect its currency, Victoria police Det. Const. Greg Shaw, with the department’s financial crimes section, said staying in front of the criminal element is difficult. “It’s kind of like when credit cards come out with security features, eventually someone will figure out how to counterfeit it. It’s an ongoing battle.” With paper 50s gradually taken out of circulation and $20 bills likely next on the list, Shaw predicts a run on 20s over the next year. “[Counterfeiters] are going to want to make as much money as they can in a hurry.”

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Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Monday, April 23, 2012 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Monday, April 23, 2012 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

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Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TABLE & CHAIRS, Camera older model, 250-477-8753.

TRADES, TECHNICAL LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.

SALES TELEPHONE SALES persons required for a local fund raiser. Sales experience is an asset. Evenings Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm. $11/hr+ incentives. Please call 250-384-4427, leave detailed message.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEWS REVIEW

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 5Pc. DINETTE $99., Oak Clawfoot Dining Suite w/Double Pressback Chairs 7 Pc $899.; K/S BeautyRest Mattress Set $299.; Futons, Sofa/Beds $149. No HST Sale! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, upright freezers, 24â&#x20AC;? stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

FREE ITEMS FREE: DOUBLE sized mattress and box spring, good condition. Call 250-383-6776. FREE ENTERTAINMENT centre, good condition. (250)384-4426. FREE: WALNUT desk, 63.5â&#x20AC;?Lx25â&#x20AC;?Wx30â&#x20AC;?H, 4 drawers, Samsonite outdoor table, 42.5â&#x20AC;?x42.5â&#x20AC;?x27â&#x20AC;?. Please Call 778-425-0013.

FRIENDLY FRANK 1940 PLUTO pattern; 1930 McCallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross stitched, solid wood shelf, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x32â&#x20AC;?x14â&#x20AC;?, $10 each. Call 250-508-9008. 4 METAL folding chairs, padded seat, contour back, never used, nice, $50 (all). Call 250656-8720. COFFEE MAKER, $10. 3 seat sofa, light colour, $59. Call 250-881-8133. SHIRLEY TEMPLE 3 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VHS stereo hi-ďŹ videos. $9. 250-383-4578. SIZE 3-4 Grad dress, fuchsia/grey chiffon overlay, new, $40. Call 250-478-4703.

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

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

WE BUY HOUSES

LION’S COVE condo: 55+, beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $224,500. Todd 250-478-4844

SIDNEY. FURNISHED room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $500./mo. 250-654-0477.

SAANICH, GRD level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, close to all amens, NS/NP, $900,(Immed), call 250-704-6613.

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

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

SIDNEY: 1-BDRM, avail. May 1st. NS/NP, W/D, cable, $800. Call (250)656-9874.

CARS

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.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Garage Sales

C. SAANICH, room for rent (ASAP). Quiet, garden area. 778-426-2294 after 8:30pm.

Fraser Tolmie Apts 1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics

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2 BDRM duplex, Brentwood Bay, newly reno’d, N/P’s, quiet building, $850 plus utilities, available now. 250-544-1051 or email chrismarsh@shaw.ca SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+.Lease.(250)656-4003.

HOMES FOR RENT

Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Sunday 9 am - 1 pm Multi-family sale: furniture including curio cabinet and beautiful area rugs, oak/glass coffee table, bar stools, artwork, vintage/collectables, kitchen items, tile saw, electric trolling motor, speakers, small tv, more. Everything must go, make an offer! 2390 Selwyn Road off Traynor, near Loghouse Pub

GORGE/TILLICUM, 3 bdrm upper, huge house, $70,000 in renos, fenced yard, N/S, N/P $1700, May. 1. 250-479-9715

WESTSHORE, 962 Glen Willow Plc., Sat, April. 21, 10am3pm. Garage/Downsizing Sale

TILLICUM AREA, semi furn, shared bath, kitchenette, internet & W/D, $475 incls cable, 250-727-3671 (Leave mess).

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

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD, BACH, Lrg, furn’d, ground level. Priv. entrance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $700. (250)652-9454.

SIDNEY: UNIQUE home, 3 bdrm upper, 2 bath, lots more, N/S, $1700+ (now). 250-6561452, come and see.

BRIGHT, NEWLY renovated 1 bdrm suite in Deep Cove, grd level, separate entrance. F/S, W/D, D/W, appls all new, wood stove & ﬂrs. N/S. $1100 inclusive. (250)656-6138.

SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1450.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.

ESQUIMALT, 1 bdrm + den, bright, very quiet, shared W/D, fenced yard, all utils incl’d, $800. 250-744-3180 before 7.

VIEW ROYAL, Portage Inlet, 3 bdrms, garage, deck, W/D, $1350 + utils. 250-479-4856.

FOR RENT: Saanichton one bedroom suite. NS/NP. $750/ month. 250-665-7124

WANTED TO RENT HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and International High School students attending St. Margaret’s School (July 1 - August 4). Double placement. Remuneration $1600. Contact Michelle at 250.385.0583 or michelle@selsa.ca

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

$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away

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1989 - 19’ Citation, C Class RV, good condition, $3000 obo. Call 250-391-5750.

AUTO SERVICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427 Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

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

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. $14,250 o.b.o. 250-466-4156

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

$0-$1000 CASH For Junk Cars/Trucks

2008 HONDA CIVIC LX

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

TRUCKS & VANS

TowPimp.com 250-588-7172 toll free 1-888-588-7172

MARINE BOATS 1998 BAYLINER 2452 Ciera Express, 2009 5.7L Merc cruiser FWC, 280 HP w/136 hours, Alpha Drive w/ SS Prop. 2002 EZ Loader trailer, 2010 Yamaha 9.9 High Thrust. Full cabin features, $21,000. (250)474-1939 (250)727-5947 $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

Your Community

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2000 KUSTOM KOACH 26’ 5th Wheel Ready to roll, in great shape. Has slide room, big awning, oak cabinets, tons of storage, big fridge & stove, ducted heat & A/C. High quality unit with rubber roof & ﬁberglass body. $10,995 OBO, 250 466 4156 Bill 2003, 33’, 3 slide Citation Supreme, exc. shape, $27,000. 250-888-3391, 778-430-4479.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES GARDENING

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

FURNITURE REFINISHING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert in new homes & renos. References. #22779

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

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

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

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

TAX 250-477-4601 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

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

GARDENING 10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495 21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

CARPENTRY

CONTRACTORS

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920.

250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.

BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

INFINITY FENCING LTD

250-216-9476

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES FAMILY FIRST Home Services. Certiﬁed Health Care Worker and House Cleaner. Spaces now available, $25/hr, bonded, insured, refs available. Call 250-857-0389.

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

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

FENCING

Chain link colour packages, Ornamental, Wood & Farm fencing. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates For all your fencing needs, please call

From the Ground Up

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Accepting New clients Landscape & gardens Design & Installation Decks Fences Ponds Gardens Patio’s Fully Insured

250-415-9771 QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920. STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, interior/exterior concrete. 250-588-3744.

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ACTION YARD CARE. 15 + years exp. Free estimates. Quality work. 250-744-6918. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com AURICLE Lawns- cln up lawn garden hedge pruning soil tests, rototill. (250)882-3129

WE-CUT-LAWNS (Peninsula Lawn and Garden services.) “Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.” Call us 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. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. 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 HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisiﬁx@gmail.com SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

HAULING & 250-889-5794.

RECYCLING.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. 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. SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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NEWS REVIEW

SERVICE DIRECTORY #OMPLETEåGUIDEåTOåPROFESSIONALåSERVICESåINåYOURåCOMMUNITY

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

MOVING & STORAGE

PAINTING

PLUMBING

WEST HARBOUR Const. Ext/Int. Reno’s; Finishing carpentry, windows, doors, drywall, decks, painting, hardwood & laminate ﬂoor installation. Res/comm. 250419-3598, westharb@telus.net

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

STRESS Free Moves for Seniors. Packing, unpacking and more. Call for your FREE consultation. Act Together Moving (250)588-7754 More online at www.acttogethermoving.com

HOME REPAIRS

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23yrs.

MAKE 20-100K by a Professionally Designed Renovation of your dated home or condo. Contractor/ Developer/ Investor Island Pro Construction Ltd since ‘94. Call Dennis (250)391-1342 M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT IRRIGATION Services. Certiﬁed sprinkler systems. Property maintenance, more. Call James at 250-883-1041.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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

SANDSTONE AVAILABLE in different shades of brown, gray & blue. Orders upon request. Speciality items in stock, top quality material. Call (250)538-0022.

MOVING & STORAGE 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. MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

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. 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.

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

Today’s

TREE SERVICES

PENINSULA POWERWASH Decks, driveways, walkways, siding. Dave (250)216-9892.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

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

LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

STUCCO/SIDING

WINDOWS

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

Sudoku

29. A tiny round mark 31. NY Times writer Crittenden 32. Side sheltered from the wind 33. Belonging to a thing 34. Catch in wrongdoing 39. Removes pencil marks 40. Cap with a flat circular top & visor 41. Humorously sarcastic 42. Iridaceous plants 43. A ribbon belt 47. Traipse 50. Common Indian weaverbird 51. Affirm positively 52. Smallest merganser 53. Advanced in years 54. Adam and Eve’s garden 55. A sharply directional antenna 56. Father 58. Dentist’s group 60. Mutual savings bank

Letter to the editor?

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Today’s Solution

36. Tennis barrier 37. Women’s undergarment 38. Psychic object movement 44. An easy return in a high arc 45. More dried-up 46. Tears down (alt. sp.) 48. Military mailbox 49. Suffix for similar 50. Washbowls 53. Melanie Wilkes’ husband 56. Late Show’s Letterman 57. Reproduction of a form 59. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 61. Affirmative votes 62. Gives over 63. Pins 64. 1776 female decendant’s org. 65. A lump of gum DOWN 66. Pen point 1. Form a sum 2. Plural of 37 across 3. Northeast by north Answers 4. The mother of Jesus 5. Office of Naval Intelligence 6. “Serpico” author Peter 7. A speed competition 8. A minute amount (Scott.) 9. Not new 11. Jailhouses 12. Eggnog spice 13. Most slick 14. 3rd largest city in Maine 19. An account of incidents or events 21. NYC’s Insatiable Critic Greene 24. Uncovers 25. White aspen 27. Sacred Christian book 28. Gallipoli gulf

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

PRESSURE WASHING

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Crossword

ACROSS 1. Airborne (abbr.) 4. Mother 7. The 17th Greek letter 10. Small indefinite quantity 12. Grandmothers 14. Semitic fertility god 15. Aba ____ Honeymoon 16. Bearded reddish sheep of So. Asia 17. Breezed through 18. Used of one who is overly conceited 20. Official document seal 22. Flight to avoid arrest 23. Records the brain’s electric currents 24. NW Swiss city ___-Stadt 26. Slovenly persons 29. Hit lightly 30. Favoring social equality 35. A metal-bearing mineral

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

250-652-2255 250-882-2254

TILING

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Peninsula’s 7th Annual Readers’ Choice

You Decide.

We at the Peninsula News Review know that the region’s ﬁnest pubs, restaurants, art galleries, nature walks, sports activities and festivals can all to be found right here on the Peninsula — and we know you agree. That is why we are asking you, our readers, to tell us where to ﬁnd the pick of the litter, the cream of the crop, the top of the heap of activities, dining and hot spots on the Peninsula. For the seventh year we will be

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presenting the Peninsula News Review Readers’ Choice Awards for the people, places and events that you love and want the rest of the community to know about. Simply write your choices in the corresponding blanks and we will compile and print your preferences in a special section this May. To make sure your vote is counted, your completed entry must be received no later than April 23rd. Your COMPLETED entry form is your automatic entry to win the grand prize. See below for details.

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Ofﬁcial 2012 Readers’ Choice Ballot ✁

Peninsula’s choice for attractions:

Peninsula’s choice for agri-tourism:

Favourite art gallery ___________________________________________________________________ Favourite tourist attraction ______________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for events: Favourite public outdoor event __________________________________________________________ Favourite public indoor event____________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for sports and leisure: Favourite place to break a sweat ________________________________________________________ Favourite place to tee off _______________________________________________________________ Favourite hiking spot __________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for shopping: Favourite book store __________________________________________________________________ Favourite men’s clothing _______________________________________________________________ Favourite women’s clothing _____________________________________________________________ Favourite furnishing and home decor _____________________________________________________ Favourite thrift/consignment store _______________________________________________________ Favourite health food/vitamin store ______________________________________________________ Favourite place to gussy up your garden __________________________________________________ Favourite ﬂower shop __________________________________________________________________ Favourite grocery store ________________________________________________________________ Favourite jewelry store _________________________________________________________________ Favourite for RV shopping ______________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for healthy living: Favourite place for stress relief __________________________________________________________ Favourite place to get a better smile______________________________________________________ Best day at the spa ___________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for restaurants: Favourite place to grab a drink __________________________________________________________ Favourite family restaurant _____________________________________________________________ Favourite seafood restaurant ___________________________________________________________ Favourite ethnic food __________________________________________________________________

Best real estate services _______________________________________________________________ Friendliest service ____________________________________________________________________ Best legal services ____________________________________________________________________ Best ﬁnancial services _________________________________________________________________ Best selection of beer, wine and spirits ___________________________________________________ Favourite place to make beer/wine ______________________________________________________ Favourite place for a new hair do ________________________________________________________ Favourite place for a tune-up ___________________________________________________________

SHOPPING SPREE

Peninsula’s choice for java joints: Best cup of coffee ____________________________________________________________________ Best beans __________________________________________________________________________ Best mufﬁn __________________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for places to stay: Favourite bed and breakfast ____________________________________________________________ Favourite hotel/motel __________________________________________________________________ Favourite place to stay with a pet ________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for children: Favourite kid friendly establishment ______________________________________________________ Favourite playground __________________________________________________________________ Favourite day care ____________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for seniors: Best senior friendly establishment _______________________________________________________ Best senior living facility _______________________________________________________________ Best place to park a scooter ____________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for pets: Favourite boarding/grooming ___________________________________________________________ Best pet supplies _____________________________________________________________________ Favourite veterinarian __________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s favourite people: Friendliest ﬁreﬁghter __________________________________________________________________ Coolest cop__________________________________________________________________________ Favourite local teacher _________________________________________________________________ Favourite local band ___________________________________________________________________

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Peninsula’s choice for services:

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Favourite local winery__________________________________________________________________ Best farm produce ____________________________________________________________________ Favourite farm event __________________________________________________________________

Best place to take your mother in law ____________________________________________________ Favourite place to walk on the wild side ___________________________________________________ Best place for people watching __________________________________________________________ Favourite place to share a kiss __________________________________________________________ Best place to meet a date ______________________________________________________________ Favourite place to catch up with friends ___________________________________________________ Favourite place to hear music ___________________________________________________________

Can we contact you for more information about your picks?

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Name: ___________________________________________________________

Please drop off fully completed ballot by April 23rd, 2012 to:

Address: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Peninsula News Review | 6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney V8L 3C7 | 250-656-1151

Tel: ______________________________________________________________

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2012 Reader’s Choice Awards One entry per household. Employees of participating sponsors are not eligible to win. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. You must vote in a minimum of 30 categories for your ballot to count! Photocopies NOT accepted. No cash value. Winner will be notiﬁed by phone. Must be 18 years of age to enter. Decision of the judges is ﬁnal.

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