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Longer spring break for students? Decision on two week spring break in Peninsula schools expected tonight Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
A decision on spring break is expected tonight during a Saanich school district budget meeting.
The board must find more than $2.8 million to make this year’s budget work and extending spring break from one to two weeks is among the considerations. They face a near-$1 million drop in the operating grant, the same in structural deficit and a recommended $1 million into contingency. “We have budget pressures that others don’t because of our declining enrolment,” said chair Wayne Hunter. “The government has said they will fund us at 98.5 per cent of what they
did last year.” That works in Saanich’s favour because the drop in student enrolment is expected near the 250 pupil mark, which would reduce the funding more than 98.5 per cent. With lower enrolment will come fewer teaching positions, about seven is the expectation. However, a two week spring break and increase in international students are among considerations expected to be finalized tonight.
The extra week of shut down would provide $150,000 in savings. “None of our employees would lose their pay because we would add eight extra minutes a day,” Hunter said. “Half the districts in British Columbia seem to be doing this successfully.” Parent Barry Mosher opposes an extra week of spring break for both monetary and educational reasons.
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Province pushes school calendar change ministry will continue to require a minimum number of instructional hours, but school boards will be able to design their own calendars. Abbott said the standard school calendar is a relic of an agrarian society where children did farm work in summer. A two-month summer break can result in setbacks for student learning, especially those who are struggling to keep up, he said. Abbott cited Kanaka Creek elementary school in Maple Ridge, which uses a modified calendar with shorter breaks through the year instead of the standard Sep-
Districts could soon be free to set spring break, summer holiday dates Tom Fletcher Black Press
School districts will be able to determine their own calendar and offer online classes to students in any grade under amendments to the School Act presented last week. Education Minister George Abbott said the changes are designed to increase flexibility for schools and students. The
period when they’re away from school is better,” Abbott said. Online courses are currently only allowed for grades 9 and up. The amendments allow the option for any course in – George Abbott, elementary or middle education minister school. Abbott said that change tember-to-June model. That has is not designed to encourage been popular with students, par- home schooling, but rather to ents and teachers, and academic offer options to students that results have been encouraging, aren’t available in smaller schools. Abbott said. Online learning has taken off in “What we now have is a pretty B.C., from 5,000 students using strong case that children learn it five years ago to about 30,000 better when they don’t have a today, he said. long summer break, that a shorter School districts will have to hold
“Children learn better when they don’t have a long summer break, that a shorter period when they’re away from school is better.”
consultations with the public and staff before changing the school calendar, and the ministry has to approve changes before they can take effect. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
What do you think? Should school districts be free to individually set the school calendar for their students? Send an email to editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or comment on the story online, at peninsulanewsreview.com. PLEASE SEE: Longer spring break for students? pages A1 and A6 Our View, page A8
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George Dyer Ramsay, second from right in the bowler hat, in their machine shop on Store Street circa 1910. George had lost his right arm in a machining accident. submitted photo
5 generations of family business Ramsay Machine Works has lasted through war and the Great Depression Andrew Farris Contributor
If one wanted to gain an understanding of 20th century British Columbia history one could follow the fortunes of Sidney’s Ramsay Machine Works. Founded in Victoria 109 years ago, the company has survived war, depression, the rise and fall of industries, and the turbulence of globalization. From these tribulations it has emerged stronger than ever – and has managed to stay in the family. “It’s kind of in your blood,” said Brock Ramsay, 27, the fifth generation to enter the family business. “Being one of the oldest businesses in B.C., we certainly take some pride in knowing how long we’ve been around.”
His great-great-grandfather George Dyer Ramsay arrived in Victoria at the turn of the last century. After briefly working as a foreman he saw the opportunity to supply the rapidly developing inner harbour’s needs and opened his own machine shop at the foot of Store Street in 1903. Many reminders of Ramsay’s early legacy can still be seen today, such as fire hydrants in the downtown core marked “RAMSAY 1903.” The company nearly folded during the Great Depression, said Gregory Ramsay, Brock’s father. “It was tough, amazing that we even survived.” The company kept its doors open only through the friendship of a Scotiabank loan manager, who unswervingly helped the Ramsays make payroll. “After that we always had a great loyalty to the bank. My grandfather was quite proud the bank had stood by them all that time.” A reversion back to war production in the 1940s brought Ramsay Machine Works out of the trough and allowed them to expand. A lathe they used for hollowing
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“Being one of the oldest businesses in B.C., we certainly take some pride in knowing how long we’ve been around.” – Brock Ramsay, Ramsay Machine Works out the barrels of artillery pieces still sits proudly in their machine shop. Ramsay’s fortunes in the post-war era have been largely shaped by B.C.’s various booms and busts. They supplied heavy equipment to the pulp and paper industry before it crashed in the early 1980s, then quickly changed gears and began machining work for B.C. Ferries and other industries. Victoria’s desire to rid itself of its heavy industry downtown turned out to be a boon for Ramsay. In 1993 they moved their machine shop to a plot on Henry Avenue, adjacent to the Victoria International Airport, which, along with the ability to
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Husband mourns partner, soulmate Ruby Commandeur – farmer, caregiver, public servant – passed away last week Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
The community lost a “pillar of strength” last week. Former North Saanich councillor Ruby Commandeur died Tuesday, April 24. The owner and operator of Vancouver Island’s largest organic blueberry farm was 48. RCMP attended her home Tuesday morning. They said her death is not suspicious. “I’m running because I believe it takes determined leadership to value and appreciate this unique place where we all live and work,” she said during the 2008 election campaign. “Growing a greener North Saanich is my vision.” She grew up in Nelson and attended the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia before completing her doctorate in chiropractic care in Toronto in 1989. In 1999, she and husband Ivan Mishchenko bought land in North Saanich, built a home and started Ruby Red Farms. She ran a private chiropractic practice from 1990 until 2005. Her skill was threefold, Mishchenko said. Com-
mandeur had an eye for diagnosis, was good at the technical aspect of the work and was a gifted healer. “Her patients just adored her,” her husband explained. “When she was not able to do that [work] anymore that just came out in other ways. I think the way she showed that most was her love for Kira. … As a mother she demonstrated perfection in being able to do that.” That being love. The word that best describes his spouse, business partner and warrior. “She was always putting herself out to help others within her circle of family, friends and community,” Mishchenko said. Since her death, Mischenko’s read a flood of emails about the kind, loving woman who radiated positive energy, making people feel strong and capable. “I just get one email after another and it’s the same thing – ‘she made me feel empowered,’ ‘she made me feel loved,’” he said, voice shaking slightly. “Ruby was an amazing support.” Her volunteer work included years of advocacy for children, youth and adults with
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“Wanting a buffer doesn’t mean you have a shortfall,” Mosher said of the budget. “At the end of the day, basically the only thing they’re cutting is this one week of school and they have a 500,000 surplus.” He points to a surplus rolled over from last year – savings that go along with declining enrolment – and holds out questions as to whether the real savings would be $150,000 with an extra week of school closures. “Even if I accepted their numbers as they are, $150,000 for one week of school is not good savings,” said Mosher, who has two kids attending Deep Cove elementary and one at Bayside middle school. “If I want my kids to be in school because
it gives them more time for learning … I think it’s better that kids have more time at school.” He sees the savings being downloaded onto parents. “It’s saving the district a little bit and costing parents a whole lot,” he said. “I would like [my kids] to have that week of schooling.” Nearby Greater Victoria school board already has a two week spring break while last week, Sooke school district rejected the option of extending its break as a cost saving measure. “The first issue is dealing with budget, do we have a two week spring break or not?” said Hunter. If they opt for the longer break, they will deal with the topic of when at the
“If I want my kids to be in school because it gives them more time for learning … I think it’s better that kids have more time at school.” – Barry Mosher, parent
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Woman from England seeks name attached to keepsake Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
The medallion shimmered and shone after Judith Beeby polished it vigorously. The Northamptonshire, England woman doesn’t know what the pendant means, but inherited it from her grandmother – with zero information. What inspired her to write to the
Peninsula News Review was the inscription “won by S.F.C. Saanich Fair Oct. 5, 1912 W.J. Apps” on one side. The front holds a threedimensional half “football” (she’s in England, remember). “My grandmother’s sister married in Canada in 1908 and lived in B.C., but neither I nor a distant cousin who lives in Vancouver know of any connection to anyone called Apps, so I would be most grateful if you could publish this appeal for information,” Beeby wrote. Saanich Fair staff tried to track down the medal, but were unable to place it in the fair’s history. Anyone with information on
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The B.C. government has followed through on its promise to regulate motorcycle helmets, with restrictions on the horsepower available to new riders coming in the next year. Justice Minister Shirley Bond announced Monday that the new helmet regulation takes effect June 1, requiring riders to wear helmets that meet Canadian and international safety standards. Many of the minimal-coverage “beanie” helmets will soon make bikers eligible for a $138 ticket. Regulations will also require passengers to have their feet on foot pegs or floorboards while riding. Children who can’t reach the foot pegs will no longer be allowed as passengers. Bond said restrictions will be developed by next spring that will set a limit on the horsepower of motorcycles used by new riders. The new rule will be an extension of the graduated licence restrictions for all new drivers. Bond said she plans to have consultations on power limits complete by this fall, and new rules in place before motorcycle riding season next year. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice
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Children perform during the Sidney summer market on a Thursday night in 2006. The Sidney Business Association, which started the market and has operated it for 12 years, sent a letter to the Town of Sidney, recommending for legal reasons that the town reverse its decision to oust the SBA from market operations. file photo
SBA fights back with legal letter to Sidney Erin Cardone News staff
The Sidney Business Association delivered a legal letter to the Town of Sidney Monday with some strong wording. The letter, signed by lawyer L. John Alexander on behalf of the SBA, recommends the town reverse its April 23 decision to terminate a licence agreement signed Aug. 18, 2011 that allows the SBA to operate Sidneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Thursday night market on Beacon Avenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both of the grounds upon which council has purported to terminate the licence are unsupportable and
untenable,â&#x20AC;? Alexander writes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In respect of the very serious charge of breach of trust, there is not a scintilla of evidence to support this allegation.â&#x20AC;? On April 24, the town informed the SBA the agreement was terminated â&#x20AC;&#x153;as a result of an ongoing breach of trust, in particular by frustrating and acting unreasonably with respect to undertaking Section 6 of the agreement, which requires the complete evaluation of the market management and operation at the end of each market season.â&#x20AC;? The move came after some merchants com-
plained the market hurt their business and a task group was formed to produce ideas on how to alter the setup of vendorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stands. The letter counters, in respect to Section 6, â&#x20AC;&#x153;[a] review is required â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in each year of this agreementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and a full year has not even expired. Of course, the licence does not even specify who is responsible to initiate the review. Certainly there is no evidence the town called for a review.â&#x20AC;? Sidney Business Association president Edward Connor said the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move is a breach of the contract. It includes a clause that
â&#x20AC;&#x153;In respect of the very serious charge of breach of trust, there is not a scintilla of evidence to support this allegation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SBA letter to Town of Sidney, regarding the Thursday night market states the town must give six months notice before terminating the agreement. Sidney Mayor Larry Cross told the News Review on Monday (April 30) that council considered the line about six months notice before making the decision to terminate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recently lost confidence in the [SBA] to continue operation of the market,â&#x20AC;? he said. Cross wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t com-
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Families to feel budget cutbacks As members of the Saanich school district tonight ponder whether to double spring break to two weeks next year, they’ll need to keep in mind their decision’s effect on families. A week ago, Sooke school district weighed the same question, ultimately deciding against extending spring break to two weeks. That district’s board education Tell trustees how your of chair said a two family is impacted by week spring break might get their decisions too costly for families who would have to pay more for child care if both parents work during the day. However, Sooke school district’s enrolment is growing. That’s not the case on the Peninsula. The Saanich school district expects to cut seven teaching positions with 250 fewer students forecasted to attend local schools next year. Budget pressures in Saanich are tougher. Several parents have written to the News Review, concerned that the high cost of child care could become too big a burden to bear if the break were doubled. Others are worried the quality of their kids’ education could suffer. To make up for the week off, Saanich school district proposes to add eight minutes of instruction per day throughout the school year. But the quality of education in eight minutes a day doesn’t compare to a full week of class time. School trustees on the Peninsula are in a difficult position. They’re required to slash back their budget according to demands by the Education Ministry while doing the right thing for the parents and students they were elected to serve. The Saanich board of education meets tonight to discuss the two week spring break option, at 7 p.m. This is the last opportunity for parents to tell these decision makers how they’ll be affected by the proposed changes. It’s an important time and an active way to be involved in your child’s education. Have your say. 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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Forest jobs won’t wait for 2013 Sawmill tragedies in Prince employment in the area would go George and Burns Lake have from 1,572 jobs before the beetle brought overdue attention to the epidemic to 521. larger crisis, as the end Prince George’s much of B.C.’s latest pine beetle larger harvest total is infestation continues to expected to drop by transform the Interior almost half. And around forest industry. Quesnel, producers say an The urgency of the economic supply of dead timber supply situation pine will be there for only was set out in a couple another year and a half. of high-level documents This document and that were leaked from the a subsequent proposal forests ministry in recent to cabinet set out the days. These leaks show options. They include Tom Fletcher relaxing visual quality several things, such as B.C. Views that this is a government areas, old-growth in trouble. Someone on management zones and the inside forced the unpopular wildlife connectivity corridors. options into the public arena. This is not as drastic as it sounds, Cabinet ministers have tried to given that the first areas to be dismiss the documents as early opened up would be those where drafts, but no one has disputed many of the trees are already dead. their numbers. Most beetle-affected areas have A report on mid-term timber a substantial proportion of live supply looks at the four most trees. If decade-old dead trees were beetle-affected areas: Prince George, subsidized for biofuel use, this Lakes (west of Prince George would support harvest and hauling around Burns Lake), Quesnel and of healthy sawlogs along with them. Williams Lake. In recent years B.C.’s The government is also chief forester has increased the considering swapping some existing annual allowable cut of all these cutting licences to increase wood timber supply areas substantially to supply for the Lakes district, to harvest dead trees. provide enough long-term supply In Lakes, the pre-beetle annual for reconstruction of the destroyed allowable cut was 1.5 million cubic Burns Lake sawmill. There is metres. Currently it is up to two also the prospect of awarding million, but once the beetle wood is unassigned timber to “a single unusable, it drops to 500,000. Even representative of the six First if visual quality rules are relaxed Nations in the Lakes TSA.” to release more timber, forest Speaking to forest scientists who
work in B.C., a couple of things become clear. This pine beetle epidemic may be the largest on record, but it is far from the first. And despite many assertions by former premier Gordon Campbell, it is not certain if this one is the result of a broader climate trend or just a string of warmer winters after decades of fire suppression kept older stands around. Lodgepole pine forests are firepropagated. The term “old growth” has little meaning in a cycle of natural fires that doesn’t occur in wetter zones. But none of this will matter much in the urban political debate that is about to ensue. “Old growth” is now a quasi-religious notion. International environmental groups have convinced most people that logging is the primary cause of forest loss. In fact, the UN’s “State of the World’s Forests” reports have shown that 95 per cent of global forest loss is due to agriculture. Forest cover is increasing in industrialized countries, which use farmland more efficiently. The B.C. Liberal government needs to make some tough decisions quickly, before next year’s election. The premier’s vow to “create and defend” jobs is about to be tested like never before. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
‘“Old growth” is now a quasi-religious notion.’
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Vendor laments SBA’s ouster from summer market
Re: SBA yanked from Sidney summer market (News, April 27) I own Carlos Cantina and Grill in Sidney and during my first year of operation in 2010, I was surprised when approximately 15 food vendors were installed right in front of my business. Despite this direct competition, Thursday night markets were my most profitable times of the year.
Last year I made a $10,000 investment to purchase a food cart to join the market. This proved to be a very profitable move. People who purchased from my food cart on Thursday nights returned later in the year to check out my dine-in restaurant. For me, the Thursday night market brought people back to my business.
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This week in history ■ 1913: L. Lindsay Adamson, owner of the Shell Islands, makes it known that no one is allowed to go onto the islands without his permission. Those who apply to have picnics, etc. on the islands can ask for permission and will likely get it. ■ 1927: Fred Bowcott opens his ice cream parlour and refreshment booth in the building at the corner of Sixth Street and Beacon Avenue, owned by Mr. Stacey. ■ 1994: Central Saanich council allows the 1912-built agricultural hall at the former Saanich fairgrounds site to be demolished to make way for the new Polo Park development, ending the debate over whether the building should be preserved as a historical site.
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the Sidney Business Association is no longer able run the market when it has been successful for so long. What they are saying is that a Thursday night market, which brings between 4,000 to 5,000 people onto Beacon Avenue, is not effective and businesses on Beacon Avenue cannot find a way to take advantage of this influx of consumers.
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The question I have is what have the other businesses done to increase their foot traffic on Thursday nights? Are their stores open? (We even changed our dine-in menu to reflect the needs of the Thursday night crowds who want a quick meal as opposed to a dine-in experience.) It is odd that Sidney council has terminated a contract saying
Transit lacking in West Sidney I live in Summergate Village on Canora Road in West Sidney. I rely on the bus for transit. While the McTavish interchange was being built we had direct buses to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and to downtown Victoria. It could accommodate wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. When the interchange opened almost a year ago the bus routes in this area changed. We lost our direct routes to Victoria and the ferry. We even have to change on Beacon Avenue to get to the library or the Shoal Centre. The little buses don’t take walkers. Even trolleys for shopping are difficult. Long waits for connections at the interchange can be physically and mentally challenging. If one is alone it could be dangerous. There are some two- to three-hour gaps in the schedule. There are many seniors and young families in West Sidney who would use the bus if it was more accessible and frequent. Greenglade Community Centre should be on a
There are always two sides to an issue. It is very sad to see that a compromise was not reached. I have been trying to expand my business in Sidney, but I was forced to expand somewhere else and now have two permits to operate food-vending carts – the other is in Victoria. Victor Manual Sanchez Sidney
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bus route and so should the library. It would be wonderful to have the #72 West Sidney returned to us. We have been encouraged to use the bus for environmental reasons, but it has become so difficult that we are using volunteer drivers, scooters, taxis and concerned neighbours with cars. I just took a petition with 200 signatures to the mayor’s office. We hope there will be a change for the better soon. We ask for the support of the community in this. We need public transit. Diana Gough Sidney
Councillor refutes NS budget criticism Re: Zero increase not a good budget for NS (Letters, April 25) I welcome criticism which is constructive and factually correct. David Olsen’s is neither. During the recent election campaign, councillors Craig Mearns, Conny McBride and I (Team North Saanich) advocated fiscal restraint. We said consistently and publicly that we intended,
if elected, to support a zero per cent increase budget in 2012. Working closely with our staff and with their support, that is what we did. The cuts the council made were in respect of excess spending. For instance, our proposed budget estimates for conferences and training for staff and councillors exceeded $210,000. We reduced that by just over 10 per cent. In consultation with our engineer, we reduced the $45,000 budgeted for speed bumps to $20,000 (the 2011 actual expenditure). We reduced our proposed grants in aid from $47,000 to $32,000 (in line with other comparable municipalities). All the cuts were made in a responsible manner after healthy debate and with the support and co-operation of our senior staff who were most helpful throughout the budget process. During the entire course of our discussions, the mayor and councillors Celia Stock and Elsie McMurphy opposed almost every proposed excess spending cut. To their credit, in the end, they
voted to approve those cuts and achieve a zeroincrease budget. Contrary to what Mr. Olsen says, there was absolutely no “raiding of reserves.” The transfers to our water and sewer reticulation replacement reserves were not reduced and in fact continue to be the same as in 2011 ($250,000). This was not a negative budget – we will actually spend more in 2012 than we did in 2011. An increase in revenues made it possible to achieve the zero per cent increase. I am sure the international companies for which Mr. Olsen claims to have worked would understand that the consistent incremental annual increases in expenditures which most B.C. municipalities indulge in is simply not sustainable without growth. As far as I know, apart from one other, North Saanich is the only B.C. municipality to have achieved a zero per cent increase budget this year. The cuts we made will not harm municipal services or our infrastructure reserves. Dunstan Browne councillor, North Saanich
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Golf the second school sport cancelled by teacher job action
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Woodland, now a third-year golfer with the University of Victoria, is in the midst of an outstanding varsity career and is a recipient of financial assistance for her success both on the greens and academically. Woodland recently finished first overall at the Association of Independent Institutions Championship in Arizona and was named the Vikesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2011-12 female athlete of the year.
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With a heavy heart, Claremont secondary teacher Darren Reisig spoke about the April 25 cancellation of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school senior golf A, AA and AAA provincials. The tournaments had been scheduled for May 29 to June 1 in Surrey, Radium and Kamloops, respectively. The cancellations are part of the B.C. Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federation protest against Bill 22. Mountain biking was the first casualty, announced on April 24, while boys rugby, badminton, tennis and girls soccer were voted to continue on. As of Monday, the fate of track and field was still being decided. Reisig hopes the upcoming Victoria Police Tournament for Lower Island high school golfers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be cancelled. As many as 72 golfers are expected for the shotgun tourney today, May 2, at Olympic View Golf Club on the West Shore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope people honour their commitment to the police tournament just because so much work has gone into it already,â&#x20AC;? Reisig said.
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Megan Woodland As of Thursday, Reisig was in the process of trying to find out if there is enough reason to hold the Lower Islands, including the AAA. Though high school golf in B.C. is not among the top sports for getting athletes post-secondary scholarships â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the way that basketball and volleyball do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it all helps, Reisig said. Former Claremont golfer Megan
Golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancellation was a non-factor for a pair of Grade 12 Reynolds secondary golfers, Matthew Broughton and Sean Hay, in terms of earning post-secondary financial assistance. Both committed to the UVic Vikes menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf program for the 2012-13 season. The Reynolds pair are looking to qualify for the B.C. Juniors for the second year in a row, part of the B.C. junior golf schedule, which holds greater value to university recruiting than the high school championships. sports@vicnews.com
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COMING EVENTS DOLLHOUSE & Miniature Show & Sale Sat. May 5th, 10am-4pm St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 3703 St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Victoria Admission $5-12 & under Free. Wheelchair accessibleno strollers
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LOOK BEYOND ADDICTION Awareness Walk. Sun, May 6, 2012 at Mary Winspear Community Center, Sidney. For more info: 250-896-0759. Unite in May For the Hope of a Healthier Way. www.look beyondaddiction.com
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U-HAUL Self Storage Sidney Claims Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at: 10201 McDonald Park Rd. Sidney, B.C. 250-656-5321
207 Kerri Wallis 9606 Epco Dr. Sidney 98A Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 2343 Henry Ave. Sidney A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, May 11, 2012. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.
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RE: THE ESTATE OF ELFRIEDE LEOPOLDINE VITOVEC, also known as ELFRIEDE L. VITOVEC, also known as ELFRIEDE VIOTVEC, DECEASED, formerly of 203 - 2300 Henry Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 2B2
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Claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods left in storage at:
Claims Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at:
790 Topaz Avenue Victoria, B.C. 250-382-4711 117 Yves Cote 525 Johnson Street, Victoria
Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Elfriede Leopoldine Vitovec, also known as Elfriede L. Vitovec, also known as Elfriede Viotvec, Deceased, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Henley & Walden, LLP, #201-2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 4M9, on or before May 28, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
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RE: THE ESTATE OF RODNEY BRIAN PATTERSON, DECEASED, formerly of 8489 Lochside Drive, Sidney, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Rodney Brian Patterson, Deceased, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Henley & Walden LLP, #201-2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 4M9, on or before May 28th, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Gerald Samuel Patterson, Executor HENLEY & WALDEN LLP Barristers and Solicitors 201 - 2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 4M9
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644 Queens Ave. Victoria, B.C. 250-381-2271 1012 June C. McLean Super 8 Hotel, Sidney 1051 Bambi Walker Victoria Plaza Hotel, Victoria 1099 Chris Johnson 1147 Quadra Street, Victoria 2106 Dylan Ismail 1405 W.12th Ave., Vancouver 2112 Leâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Vonne G. Strang 3025 Douglas Street, Victoria 3052 Jennifer Parkes 1525 Clawthorpe Ave., Victoria 3090 Alexander Pugh 84 Chilco Ridge Place Victoria A sale will take place at the storage location on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Viewing 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.
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HELP WANTED CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. john@raidersconcrete.com. CONCRETE Pump Operator required in Salmon Arm area. Must have experience Call Pete (1-250)833-5722 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Hospitality Network is looking for a CSR to handle TV rentals part time at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Working hours are from approximately 11 AM - 1 PM Monday through Friday. Must be physically ďŹ t and have good math skills. Please send resume complete with cover letter to: mcherneski@hospnet.ca or by fax to 1-866-341-4085 DATA ENTRY Operators. elan Data Makers. Minimum 60WPM. Good numeric keyboarding speed. Include keyboarding speeds in resume. Email resumes to: judym@elandatamakers.com HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and beneďŹ t package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email: pat@brabymotors.com.
CAFĂ&#x2030; SUPERVISOR Georgia CafĂŠ & Deli is looking for a FT hands on CafĂŠ Supervisor. We offer a competitive wage, beneďŹ ts & hotel perks.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE Technician Required for North Vancouver Island GM Dealer. Full time. Wage BeneďŹ ts pkg. Competitive wage with bonus plan. Great small town to bring up a family. email resume to admin@klassengm.com
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ARIAT TALL BOOTS. Leather upper, woman’s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Worn once, excellent condition, still need breaking in. Originally $400, asking $300 obo. 250391-5992, leave message.
UPHOLSTER CHAIR, brown, $10. Scale (lbs) $8. New Electric kettle, $20. 250-380-9596.
MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
ROYAL OAK: 2bdrm suite, NS/NP, $900+ water/hydro. 250-589-2873, 250-744-2861.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
SENIOR LADY available for pet sitting in my home. Prefer small dogs. References available. Call 250-652-1167 leave message.
NO HST, LOW PRICES on All Like New & Used Furniture & Mattresses! On All Carpenter, Mechanic & Handyman Tools & Hdwe! New Solid Wood 8Pc Bedroom Ste $1299.; New Reclining Sofa, Reclining Loveseat & Recliner $1199.; New Q/S Box & Mattress Set w/10 Yr. Warrantee $399. BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C
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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
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M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
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CUT, SPILT, DELIVERED. Guaranteed cord. Reliable, outstanding reputation, over 12 years. Custom orders available upon request. Call (250)538-0022. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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FREE PLYWOOD corner office desk, 30” X 68” and 22” X 42”, 2 drawers & keyboard tray. Call (250) 474-4179.
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.
FREE. WORKBENCH. Good for garage or workshop. Please call (250)656-7794.
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ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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2 LARGE Orchid Cactus, $25 each. Call (250)479-8955. LARGE LADY slipper orchid, purple flower, $25. Call 250383-4578. PINWHEEL DECANTER $15. Mirror, 3’6”x2’4” $10. Leg splint $10. (778)265-1615. RADIO & CD player fits under kitchen cupboards, $35. Wade sm, 40+, $50. 250-5953210. TABLE & CHAIRS, off white & brown, $99. 250-477-8753.
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ONE STOP shopping, get a million different products here. High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED
DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
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!
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
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SUITES, UPPER BEAR MTN., detached 2 bdrm main level suite, appls incl’d, N/S, pets ok, $1050 mo. Avail immed. (250)589-3202.
HOMES FOR RENT MILL BAY: 1/3rd ac. oceanview lot, wrap around deck, 3bdrm, 2bath, workshop, 5 appl, woodstove, detached garage, N/S, N/P, references required, negot. lease term, $1500/mo. 250-997-7928. SIDNEY: UNIQUE home, 3 bdrm upper, 2 bath, lots more, N/S, $1700+ (now). 250-6561452, come and see.
SIDNEY, BRIGHT, upper level 2 bdrm. Yard, storage. New kitchen, bath & patio; parking, W/D, NS/NP. ref’s, 1 yr lease, June 1. $1100. 778-426-4556.
SOOKE- NEW 3 bdrm, 3 bath town home, 2 car closed in garage, own yard, $1400+ utils. Call (250)478-9843.
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GLEN LAKE furnished 1 Bdrm shared laundry, on the lake. $475 inclusive. Male preferred. Available Now. 250-478-1426. SIDNEY. FURNISHED room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $500./mo. 250-654-0477.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TILLICUM HOUSING $400. to $750. inclusive. Single parent, student friendly. 778-977-8288
1989 - 19’ Citation, C Class RV, good condition, $3000 obo. Call 250-391-5750.
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LIFE is BETTER at THE CAMELOT! Supported, affordable independent living in the heart of historical James Bay. For sale or rent.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD, BACH, Lrg, furn’d, ground level. Priv. entrance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $700. (250)652-9454.
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TILLICUM AREA, semi furn, shared bath, kitchenette, internet & W/D, $475 incls cable, 250-727-3671 (Leave mess).
LANGFORD 2 BR grnd, priv patio, 5 appls, NS, NP, $1050/mo. util incl. 250-6343212 refs
$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle
VIEW ROYAL, Portage Inlet, 3 bdrms, garage, deck, W/D, $1350 + utils. 250-479-4956.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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
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. $13,995 o.b.o. 250-466-4156
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SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1450.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.
Viewing appt: 250-652-9725.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+.Lease.(250)656-4003.
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
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Medical Office Assistants (MOA) perform a variety of administrative duties in doctors offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings and include a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed in offices throughout the public and private sectors.
SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, N/S, N/P, refs, $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.
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. GORDON HEAD: new 2 bdrm suite, private ent, NP/NS, May 1, $1195 incls utils, internet & cable. Call 250-360-1327. RESTHAVEN AREA- 2 bdrm, W/D. $900 inclds utils. Avail June 1. N/P. (250)889-7574.
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All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca
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BIG FOOT Sightings! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 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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MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.
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PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181
KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
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Health concerns linked to ‘sick’ UVic building News staff
Mary-Louise Leidl approached the University of Victoria’s Sedgewick Building in late 2003 feeling a healthy balance of anxiety and optimism. It was only natural for her to feel this way, with a sought-after job interview looming. She stepped out of the December cold into the 1969-built building, but from the first rush of warm air that greeted her, Leidl could tell something was amiss. “I noticed right away a musty smell. I remember standing there thinking: ‘Should I even continue with this? Should I go to the interview?’” she recalls. The co-op student successfully got a job in the UVic communications department in December 2003. But Leidl quickly gained more than just on-the-job work experience. Before the first work week was up, she developed health concerns. “I was feeling totally exhausted. I remember on the [first] Friday evening sleeping for 12 hours – I had never
done that in my life,” Leidl says. The problems persisted as the job continued. “I was feeling unwell, feeling really run down – and unusually so.” “I have little in the way of concrete evidence that would show Sedgewick is in fact sick,” Leidl wrote to university president David Turpin in July 2004. “What I do know for a fact is that that building has made me ill.” Leidl was not alone. Since 2000 many UVic employees (the school won’t say how many) have filed complaints about health concerns developed while working in Sedgewick. A critical report from WorkSafeBC, released April 17, says the university failed to protect the health and safety of its employees under the Workers Compensation Act after high levels of mould and carbon dioxide were found in the Sedgewick building in late 2009. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Spectacular shrubbery dazzles garden writer Today I’d like to talk for a minute about shrubs. Yesterday, while out walking, I saw two beauties. We had both of them when living on Melissa Street. One was called Pieris mountain fire and the other was Senecio maritimus. Most gardeners are familiar with Pieris, which has become very popular. It produces brilliant orange-red new growth which over the summer turns dark green. There is another Pieris which has pale cream new leaves, which turn dark green. They both produce trusses of white blossom, but it’s the new leaves that are most spectacular. As for Senecio, it has furry grey-green leaves, but produces sprays of yellow daisy-like flowers during the summer. We also had two Mexican orange shrubs (Choysia ternata), one beside the path to the front door. Its clusters of small white flowers were deliciously fragrant. Its leaves also, when crushed between your fingers, had a lovely aroma. Another plus was that it flowered most years in spring and again in fall. Wonderful. If you are tempted to purchase a shrub or two, please, for Pete’s sake (who is this Pete, anyway?) ask the nursery man to tell you how tall and how wide it will be when fully grown. Because I loved its blue blossoms I put in a Ceanothus (California lilac) against the front of the house, facing west. It loved it there and
immediately decided to grow – and grow it did. It spread across the front windows, tried to lift the roof and generally attempted to take over that part of
the garden. Eventually, afraid it had become too domineering we took it out, replacing it with a camellia, which was lovely and much easier to control.
Many shrubs will grow quite happily in a large pot. I have a cotoneaster (small-growing one) that I brought from Melissa Street. It was the only shrub I took and this
winter I nearly killed it. I didn’t realize that it was sitting in its smaller pot in a larger one which had no drainage hole. It very nearly drowned, but fortunately I
discovered the flood and removed it in time. Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 25 years.
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