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Sidney pulls 180, takes SBA back Business association will run summer market, starting June 7 Erin Cardone News staff

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Sidney council made a flip Monday, rescinding its April 23 decision to oust the Sidney Business Association from managing the popular summer market. Council reneged on their decision in camera, following a submission from the SBA’s lawyer, John Alexander. In a press release issued Tuesday morning, Mayor Larry Cross said council’s decision was based on legal advice from the town’s solicitor. He added the May 18 annual general meeting for the SBA will bring new leadership to that group and could provide council with “the insight they need to determine the future of the market operations.” But on April 30, Cross told the News Review the town had sought legal advice about cancelling the SBA’s contract and was confident in its move at the time. In an interview Tuesday, Cross said the town’s lawyer had been consulted from the start. He said until Monday night, council was confident in its decision to terminate the agreement. “All the [SBA] is seeking is to ask that you stand back, live with your agreement, like the taxpayers would expect you to do, not risk $60,000, $70,000, $80,000 of the taxpayers’ money,” Alexander told council Monday. PLEASE SEE: Council awaits SBA leadership, page A19

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Torchy’s wheels come back to life Vintage racing bike restored to mint condition

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If spokes could speak, Torchy Peden’s racing bike would tell some commanding stories. William “Torchy” Peden’s track racing bicycle was the centre of attention on Saturday, May 12, as the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame unveiled it as part of a permanent display in the concourse of Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Even at 80 years old, the frame of Peden’s single-speed bike shares a similarity to the highly sophisticated Cervelo road bike which Victoria’s Ryder Hesjedal raced to 18th at the 2011 Tour de France. The two Canadian-made bikes now stand together as part of the hall’s new exhibit, a Cycling History of Greater Victoria: 1885-

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Canadian cycling champion Ryder Hesjedal poses with his Cervelo bike and the newly restored bike used by Olympian William “Torchy” Peden in six-day races during the 1930s and ’40s.

2012. “It’s amazing what [Torchy’s] bike went through,” says Mark Perkins, who inherited the Torchy track bike from dad Gordon Perkins. At one point Torchy, who represented Canada in cycling at the 1928 Olympics, raced the bike in front of thousands of fans in the famous six-day races of the 1930s. Mark’s dad got the bike in the early 1940s, and during the end of the war he used it to commute to work at the Victoria Machinery Depot. “[Gord] used it during his courtship with my mom [Kay]. She worked at the same place. He was a machinist and she was in the office. He would pick her up on the way and she’d ride side saddle, not an easy thing to do on a fixie.” Kay didn’t seem to mind, as the pair married in 1947. Gord likely raced the bike on the short lived Victoria Cycledrome, a wooden structure that showed up around 1940 at the Burnside Avenue and Douglas Street junction, but was gone by the early 1950s. Gord was born in 1923, 17 years after Torchy, and Gord became the B.C. road racing champ for his age group from 1935-38. Torchy and his younger brother Doug may have shared the bike when they competed in the six-day races, which would fill New York’s Madison Square Garden. It’s assumed the bike Gord inherited from Torchy once circled the track at MSG, for which it was designed. Coincidentally in the 1930s, both MSG and its winter tenant, the New York Rangers, were managed by Victoria’s Lester Patrick. Mark Perkins points at a picture of five Victoria Cycling Club members training for the 1941 Vancouver Province bicycle road race by doing laps in the Victoria Cycledrome. Among the cyclists are his dad, his dad’s friend Louis Haut and Eric Whitehead, who later documented many athletic achieve-

The restoration Both the frame and the forks of the Torchy Peden bike needed some work, but it is a shining homage to the days of dirt-road racing. “In those days Torchy was on wood rims. There were steel rims but they were too heavy to race,” Botman said. Replacing the wheels meant ordering laminated beechwood replicas, which are made in Italy. “The replica decal on the rims and the Cinelli stem are very important,” Botman said.

A detail of the neck on the restored bike used by cyclist Torchy Peden. The bike will be displayed at the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame. Don Denton/News staff

ments as a longtime sportswriter with the Province. Mark Perkins picks out his father and guesses, “I’d be surprised if that’s not the same bike he’s riding, as that’s about the time he got the bike. “Dad rode the bike into his 70s, down around Clover and Ogden points by Beacon Hill Park, the same place he used to race in the 1930s.” Gord passed away in 2004, and Mark stored the bike in his garden shed. “When I grew up it was in our basement in Cadboro Bay. With no brakes, it was a scary bike. As a teenager I rode it and crashed it at Ten Mile Point. My sisters rode it too, up and down the street.” Vintage bike expert Casey Botman was tasked with restoring the bike in 2010 and finished it in 2011. Before it was enshrined at Save-On-Foods Memorial Cen-

tre last weekend, it spent some time on display in the lobby the Peden RV Superstore in Sidney, run by the Peden generation of today. “When [Botman] got the bike he noticed the frame was bent a little bit. I don’t know if that was from me crashing the bike as a teenager, but I know I replaced the wheel because of it,” Perkins said. Botman, who lives in North Saanich, has a knack for bringing vintage bikes back to life, including the ultimate – penny farthings dating back to the 1890s. The significance of Torchy’s bike stood out. “A lot of bikes come without a story. Torchy’s was a rare but simple bike, definitely cool to restore because of its history.” With the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame’s financial backing, Botman began to order in replica parts from Europe,

which are made to the original standards. “The only thing CCM made was the crank and frame, but the bike would have had Britishmade hubs and the other parts would have been made by different brands.” Even without the common restoration challenges of antique bikes, such as coast brakes, hand brakes and gears, it took some luck to bring the Torchy bike back to original status. One piece the hall of fame had already acquired was a leather Brooks seat, which had been engraved with a T for Torchy. But the stem for the handlebars was the keystone to the whole operation. CCM used a Cinelli stem, made in Italy, and a physiotherapist in Sidney happened to have an original that was once part of a similar bike. “We got lucky,” Perkins said. sports@peninsulanewsreview.com

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North Saanich could get housing density boost Four of seven councillors vote to move forward with density plan, citing need for affordability Erin Cardone News staff

North Saanich made a move toward allowing higher density with the goal of more affordable housing. Team North Saanich – councillors Conny McBride, Craig Mearns and Dunstan Browne – and Coun. Ted Daly voted Monday to ask staff to prepare documents needed to eventually amend the official community plan and zoning bylaws. Councillors Celia Stock and Elsie McMurphy, and Mayor Alice Finall voted against the move. “There are areas in our municipality that can cope with these [higher densities] very easily without disturbing the rural concept of what we have here,” Browne said. “We can do it.” Several representatives from the industrial park west of the Pat Bay Highway told council the single biggest challenge to their businesses’ success is the difficulty in finding and keeping skilled labour. Affordability is the key factor. “Seventy-five per cent of our employees come from Langford,” said Greg Ramsay, owner, CEO and president of Ramsay Machine Works, and the fourth generation to run the business. “If we can’t maintain those people, we won’t have a

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fifth generation or a sixth generation.” Robin Richardson of Scott Plastics has been vocal in the push to increase the stock of affordable or attainable workforce housing on the Peninsula. He said among 12 of the biggest industrial companies west of the Pat Bay, just 25 per cent of their employees live in North Saanich or Sidney. “$75 million of payroll leaves the Peninsula every day. Think about the potential of impact a percentage of this could have on North Saanich and Sidney Elsie McMurphy businesses.” McMurphy said increasing density won’t solve housing issues for employees and employers. “Simply building housing doesn’t address, I think, the concerns of the business community and it doesn’t address the concerns of the people who want to age in place here in North Saanich. It’s simply increasing density,” she said. McMurphy made a motion Dunstan Browne that along with Browne’s motion to move ahead with changing the zoning bylaw and OCP, staff prepare reports on potential arrangements with the Sidney and North Saanich business community that support the provisions of workforce housing. It was defeated 4-3 in the same formula as the other vote, with Mearns, Browne and McBride saying that informa- Conny McBride tion could be prepared in the future. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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CS says no to Port Side plans – again Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Marina owner Dale Cotton is headed back to the drawing board after a revamped development plan for the Port Side Marina again got a pass from Central Saanich council. They want him to build trust in the community. “We’re going to go back to the drawing board with official representation from Moodyville,” Cotton said. “We’re going to follow council’s direction. I’ve talked with some members of Moodyville and they’re going to meet together to get a group of two or three that would represent them … and start all over.” Last September, council denied the proposal to expand and develop the marina on Saunders Lane in Brentwood Bay. After a well-attended committee meeting, council of the day recommended that Cotton build confidence with residents and resolve traffic problems. As they did previously, Monday (May 14) during a planning and development committee meeting, most residents of the neighbourhood, known as Moodyville, spoke against the proposal. “It seemed to me that quite a few of the councillors thought what we were doing was a good thing we just didn’t have community support, which was unfortunate,” Cotton said Wednesday, in

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Dale Cotton hopes to renovate the Port Side Marina and capitalize on both pedestrian and boat traffic in Brentwood Bay. He’s back to the drawing board after council rejected the plans for the second time. the midst of organizing a meeting with residents and council members to get started. During the meeting, garbage – a previous concern – again made an appearance underlining the concern over trust in the community. Cotton said garbage enclosures had been built and garbage moved off the street. “I live there, it has not been done,” said Carole Francoeur. “That’s been my pet peeve for five years with the marina, please clean up. The garbage is all over the place. He hasn’t built confidence with many people.” Residents and council members

also voiced disappointment that Cotton did not attend the open house he held in February. “You had a great turnout. … I have issue with the fact that you weren’t there. If you can’t be there, there’s got to be somebody there who can answer the questions. That’s the whole point of the open house,” said Coun. Carl Jensen. The most significant change of the new proposal before council was in response to a letter suggestion to use commercially zoned 7221 Peden Ln. for parking to minimize parking and traffic in Moodyville, Cotton told council. “I agree the use of 7221 Peden

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Ln. will keep most of the traffic to the outskirts of Moodyville,” he said. Renouf Lane would be used for assigned parking. “The neighbourhood and the applicant it seems, we could have benefitted from some serious arbitration or moderator,” said Patrick McLaren. “There was no bargain that if the parking was moved to Peden Lane we’d all be happy … it was an example of commercial property in the area. “We have this huge gap in knowledge … the credibility is not really very strong,” he added. Trust was an issue addressing liveaboards as well. Mayor Alastair Bryson showed concern that Cotton wouldn’t acknowledge how many liveaboards exist in the marina. “One of the strongest arguments for legalizing secondary suites in the district was that we were as a community willing to acknowledge that they were there,” Bryson said. “You did introduce the argument that it could be legally non conforming, then we should be able to discuss it here. … It builds trust.” When asked the question later by Coun. Terry Siklenka Cotton responded, “There’s 10.” “There’s 10 liveaboards that are there and I’m not aware that they’re likely to be pumped,” Bryson said. “I’m willing to entertain the concept of a temporary use permit that would accommo-

Cotton proposed to develop 20 parking spots at 7221 Peden Ln. and another 20 at 789 Saunders Ln. On the water, the lease area for moorage was reduced from 49 berths to 39 and with 15 proposed for liveaboard use. The plan required an official community plan amendment, rezoning, development variance and development permit. The built portion of the marina would extend out 100 feet offering space for marine-oriented business, an expanded kayak centre and better washroom facilities. The marina would include floating retail sales, art gallery and food vendors. There would be a viewing platform to take in the scenery above and below water.

date the existing number of liveaboards providing the sewer was hooked up and a facility created for pumpout.” While council told Cotton to go back and try again, there was interest in seeing another plan. “I’m hearing is a lot of complaints about the laneways. … It’s a choice you made, the laneways weren’t wider when you moved in,” Jensen said to neighbours. “I’m conformable with it … at this point I have issue with supporting the proposal for no other reason than the fact that I’ve got a ton of [community] disapproval.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Junos may help Sidney alone

The Capital Regional District is making its rounds, extolling the benefits of the Juno Awards. Chris Coleman from the Capital Region Music Awards Society board visited Sidney council Monday night to present the reasons why this region will bid to host the 2014 Juno Awards. The society hopes to collect $450,000 from the region’s municipalities – just over $1 per person. Saanich has already ponied up $100,000 and Victoria, which will see the biggest economic benefit, pledged $200,000. The provincial government has chipped in too, promising $1.5 million if Greater Victoria is selected by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to become the base for the party. Coleman asked Sidney for a letter of support, to have one councillor sit on the organizing committee (Coun. Marilyn Loveless is itching for the opportunity) and to find about $11,000 for the society. Council seemed very interested in the opportunity. The town hopes to see the benefits of the $10 million to $12 million economic multiplier, as Coleman called it, by drawing ferry, private boat and air traffic in to its businesses and services. Plus, the society would consider family-targeted events at the Mary Winspear Centre during the Junos. There are a handful of bonuses to be had by hosting the Junos in our region. Local musicians would have the chance at shining in the national spotlight – an opportunity not to be missed. Tourist dollars wouldn’t hurt and we might even catch a glimpse of a few celebrities from the Canadian music industry. On the Peninsula, Sidney may be the only municipality to see a big return from the awards. Butchart Gardens and the Butterfly Gardens aside, Central and North Saanich may not see many tourist dollars. The society will visit Central and North Saanich councils in the coming weeks. While residents of these municipalities likely wouldn’t say no to having such a prestigious event in our area, it’s hard to see them chalking up the cash to make it happen – the payback may not be there. 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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Make a point to say thanks The double beep of an incoming and Canada’s game. We’d just blush text interrupts the critical grocery and grin as a parent thanked us for store decision between spicy tuna the time and energy we put into the and California rolls. season. “Hey you coming to the Though it wasn’t the wedding?” pops up on the point of offering up our screen. services, or even an Dang. expected outcome, the I remember checking thank you was often the box and licking the accompanied by a gift or pre-stamped envelope so my favourite, a kid-crafted handily provided when card. she sent out the wedding I type “thanks” about invite. Don’t remember 30 times a day to emailed mailing it. I quickly punch calendar items, press Christine the Y in response. and story tips, van Reeuwyk releases How embarrassing. the other half of the time Island Girl All that time and money I don’t respond, again spent on an attractive laying the blame on my invite and I don’t busy-ness. have the courtesy to respond I’m not alone. The thank you accordingly. I best remember to note is on its way to extinction, send her a thank you card postlike printed photographs. Once a wedding. treasured household item, now we My mother taught me that. As take hundreds and delete the 95 per a child each Christmas I wrote a cent we don’t like. thank you letter – usually for flannel Maybe even thank you itself is pajamas – to great-grandparents on the way out. We tend to teach in Ontario. At the time it seemed a children to say please and thanks, chore. Now I understand she was but the expressions of gratitude setting me up to be a good and become less common phrases in grateful person. our own everyday adult language. Others backed up that training I know I’m guilty of it occasionally. over the years. “Can you grab me a hammer?” with When I coached minor hockey a “sure” response doesn’t seem each season during the year end rude, but kids pick it up and the party the head coach would stand cycle continues. up and thank the parents. He Perhaps we’re retaining our showed respect and appreciation manners on modern technology. for the trust they put in us, allowing Smiley faces and teeny tiny mugs us to teach them sportsmanship of beer offer a polite response to

replace “thanks” or “OK” in a text or an email. An email response to an email seems apropos. A TY or smiley face tagged onto a Facebook comment is not a thank you note. It’s totally appropriate if someone simply “liked” your page, photo or comment. If they attended your wedding and were polite enough to bring a gift you’re obligated to do more. Etiquette says you have six weeks to send out thank yous for gifts. Judging by our letters pages these days, teacher appreciation is a question in parents’ minds this year. Common sense to me says thank your teacher for doing his or her job well whether it’s a card, gift or face-to-face kudos. If they’ve been at it for a decade or more and plan to retire, consider a party. You don’t tip for poor service, but most aren’t afraid to go the full 20 per cent gratuity if a restaurant server has gone above and beyond. A year-end token for the teacher isn’t incongruous. In the case of the wedding I’m headed to this weekend, turns out my pal was asking before the RSVP deadline. Since I didn’t miss the deadline, I felt less hypocritical. Now I can harp on her if those wedding thank-you’s aren’t out in six weeks (insert winky face here). Christine van Reeuwyk is the reporter for the Peninsula News Review. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

‘The thank you note is on its way to extinction, like printed photographs.’

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LETTERS Baha’i aren’t alone in Iran’s oppression Re: Baha’i education ban concerns local followers (News, May 11) Thank you for your brief article as it appeared in the Peninsula News Review. Whilst I wholeheartedly support attention paid to any human rights abuse anywhere, I am bemused by this focus on the Baha’i faith. Baha’i, like any faith, deserves tolerance by those outside the faith. Yet in Iran anyone who does not conform is persecuted. Not just the Baha’i. Don’t belittle the rest. It is almost as silly as the frequent Free Tibet car bumper stickers. What about all the other oppressed in the region? Our ignorance does not serve these people well. Leonhard Braunizer Central Saanich

It isn’t the deer we need to manage The Citizens’ Advisory Group appointed to consider ideas for managing our blacktailed deer met for the first time May 9. For updates, the Capital Regional District has an email connection available. However, my question remains: Is it the deer that need to be managed? During 2011, I drove roads on the Peninsula almost daily to photograph the deer as they live. Because I was scanning the roadsides, I drove at the posted speed limits. Other vehicles sped past me angrily on blind corners, on tight corners; on one occasion, I had to drive into a ditch to avoid a truck whose driver apparently couldn’t see a car, never mind a deer. At posted limits, I had no problem slowing down for deer on, or coming toward, the road. A quick look at the ICBC deer collision map for 2000-10 shows that the hotspots for collisions are on the Pat Bay Highway, Blenkinsop Road, West Saanich Road – all roads where people consistently ignore speed limits. I did see deer jumping fences, but these were broken down old fences that even I could get over. I did not see deer jump tight, well-

maintained fences, nor did I see deer inside those fences eating the produce. Understandably, people don’t want plants eaten, pets attacked by humanhabituated deer, or the natural predators of deer, such as the cougars. I don’t want my dogs (or begonias) attacked by a cougar or a deer. However, I suggest we enforce a traffic management plan vigorously since vehicles are the biggest predators of deer, children and pets. I also suggest we cull broken down fences and let gardeners and farmers build appropriate deer fencing. To solve the “deer issue,” we will ultimately have to manage people. Marsha Mildon Sidney

Why make driving laws tougher, drinking easier? MLA Rich Coleman has become a joke. I was impressed when tougher laws for drinking drivers were actually put in place by the B.C. Liberals. But very soon, the pub owners started to complain that their profits were down, that people were thinking about the stiff fines. But in a very short period of time, the new laws were all watered down. The drinking drivers had the defence lawyers on their side. It appears to me there is no justice for victims. My question to Mr. Coleman is how do you expect to stop drinking drivers when you change laws to suit the drinkers, not the victims? Now you are putting booze in theatres? So in other words, a person can drink until 4 a.m., go to work, drink, take in a movie, get more booze. The odds are he will kill someone before he gets home. I thought this B.C. Liberal government was trying to stop drinking drivers. It appears there will be no justice for victims. Eileen Nattrass Saanichton

Enbridge opposition driven by emotion On Global News recently, a celebrity hockey player spoke

out against the Enbridge Pipeline project in an area that he has likely not even visited. The follow-up story was the announcement that the City of Vancouver has officially taken a position in opposition to the Trans Mountain expansion project. Now the NDP have decided to hitch their wagon to the well-heeled environmentalists in opposition to both pipelines. The amount of media attention given to the mentalist agenda argues very strongly for the fact that there is a significant, organized effort on the part of this minority to block any development in this province. Rhetoric such as “bulldozers plowing up mountainsides and rivers,” “the pipeline will destroy pristine wilderness,” “the risk of oil spills will bring destruction to the forests and wildlife,” is just that. Rhetoric. No facts, no details, just emotional paranoia. I am writing, not to whine over the well orchestrated campaign of the mentalists, but to ask why no one is presenting the facts. Where are the empirical arguments that can be presented to debunk the environmental balderdash? I would like to know: 1. How wide is the pipeline right-of-way? 2. Is there a service road along that right of way for maintenance or emergency? 3. How many spills (that were the responsibility of the pipeline operator) have occurred in the last 10 years? 4. What was the extent of the spill? (gallons, square feet/ metres) 5. How large was the area impacted by the spill? 6. Was the area permanently damaged or did remediation restore the ecosystem? 7. How much time was required for restoration? 8. How many jobs (directly and indirectly) did the pipeline create? 9. What revenue is contributed to the provincial treasury? Don’t you think the general public would want to know these details instead of the mentalist propaganda? Eli W. Fricker North Saanich

B.C. Hydro appreciates customers’ patience I want to thank our B.C. Hydro customers for their patience as we move to modernize our electrical system so we can better meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. Over one million smart meters have been installed -- about a 60 per cent completion rate for the province. With a project of this size, it’s not going to be perfect; we acknowledge that and appreciate your patience. The new meters provide a lot of benefits: faster power restoration when there’s an outage, new tools to help save energy and money, and reduced costs with savings passed to our customers. Customer feedback is very important to us, including the tough questions. A colder winter coupled with a rate increase at the time new meters were installed caused some to ask if the higher bill is a result of the new meter. All concerns brought to our attention are investigated. What we are finding is that bills are often consistent with past use, or there has been a manual misread of the meter. If neither of those are the cause, we look at every other possible source, including the meter. More than half of the inquiries regarding high bills this year have come from customers with the old meters, not new smart meters. Like the millions of massproduced electronic devices we power, there will be a small number of meters that might not work properly. The old meters had the same shortcomings. Out of over a million new meters installed to date, a very small number experienced any problems. The beauty of the new meters is that the vast majority of these problems are being caught by system checks and do not affect customer bills. When our smart grid is operational, it will be easier to detect problems and fix them much faster. To learn more about the new meters, visit bchydro.com/ smartmeters. To find out more about your bill, sign up for an

BeefsAndBouquets On Wednesday morning, May 9, my car stalled at the corner of East Saanich Road as I attempted to make a left-hand turn on to Mount Newton X Road. Two very kind gentlemen immediately came to my rescue (one being Don Spencer). I did not get the name of the other gentleman and I would like to extend a hearty thank you to him. You and Don were my guardian angels. Myrna Peterson The Friends of North Saanich Mountain Bike Park Society had their AGM at Panorama on April 5. The AGM featured a free event, the Camp of Champs Air Bag from Whistler which was set up in the Panorama Recreation Cen-

tre parking lot. This event was made possible via the Victoria School Bike league contact, Kate Beardmore. I would also like to thank all of the Panorama management and crew for all their hard work in setting up and donating the space so the kids could have a chance to practice jumping and landing into a safe medium. Denis Paquette volunteer executive co-ordinator Send your beefs or bouquets to us at 6-9843 Second Street, Sidney, fax: 6565526 or email editor@peninsulanews review.com. Beefs and Bouquets is a free service provided by the News Review.

online account at bchydro.com or call our customer service team at 1-800-224-9376. Again thank you for your patience. Ted Olynyk B.C. Hydro community relations manager, Vancouver Island

Senate discussion needs new role model Premier Christy Clark has had a lot to say. One point is elections for membership to the Senate of Canada. She talks of electing the members to the upper house. I have a question: When looking to other countries for ideas and examples, why do we almost exclusively look at the U.S.? There are other very worthy countries in the world. Because there is an elected senate in the U.S., which may be very good for them, why do we need one on Canada? In New Zealand, 62 years ago (1950) they abolished their upper house. Our system of parliament is much more similar to New Zealand’s system than it is to the U.S. congressional system. New Zealand is no less democratic with the upper house gone. If we are going to change the Senate and the role of the Senate, why not go all the way and abolish it? We talk about decreasing government. We talk about slashing government expenses. An elected Senate is totally opposite to these goals. An elected Senate will increase government by adding yet another layer. An elected Senate will be much more expensive to maintain than our current system. An elected Senate will be many times more expensive than an abolished Senate. The Senate, many people think, needs to be changed. The best change for the status and role of the Senate would be abolition. Constitutionally, it would be no more difficult to abolish the Senate than to turn it into an elected upper house. Both would require a constitutional change – why not do it properly in the first place and abolish the Senate? Robert Townsend Saanich

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Extra ferries added for May long travellers The May long weekend will bring more boats to the water, including extra sailings from B.C. Ferries. The ferry service added 81 sailings to its most popular routes between May 17 and 22. Fifty-eight of those are scheduled on the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay route. On Tuesday, May 22, early morning sailings are scheduled to depart both Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay at 6 a.m. so post-weekend travellers can get an early start on the day. The most popular travel times are expected to be midday Friday to late morning Saturday coming to the Island and the Monday afternoon return to the Lower Mainland.

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what exists so they are able to make informed decisions about the future. The seminar will also offer ways to be comfortable and prepared to talk about housing plans with a spouse or family member. Scott Garman and Erik Rapatz, realtors with Macdonald Realty, and Anney Fagan, owner of Act Together Moving Services, will speak. The seminar is Wednesday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Shoal Centre in Sidney. Admission is by donation to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. Space is limited, so RSVP by Monday, May 21 by calling Anney at 250-588-7754 or email anney@ acttogethermoving.com.

Car-laden trailer catches fire on highway A rig pulling a trailer full of vehicles drew a major emergency response late Tuesday night on Highway 17. Central Saanich police and fire were called to the southbound lanes of the highway near Mount Newton X Road shortly after 11 p.m. The truck driver detached the trailer from the truck after a fire started in the rear axel of the trailer filled with nine vehicles. Police controlled traffic while the fire department tackled the fire. The driver then reconnected the trailer and

moved it off the highway for repairs.

Central Saanich hosts town hall in Brentwood Central Saanich council will host a town hall meeting in Brentwood Bay next week. Residents are invited to meet with the mayor and council at the Central Saanich Cultural Centre, 1209 Clarke Rd., Brentwood Bay. The meeting runs from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23.

Kids bike safety demo coming up at UVic Bring your kids out to the UVic for a day of free and fun activities while learning about safety. Kids’ Safety Day will take place on June 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. in UVic’s parking lot 2. Children five to 12 years of age who have bicycles and helmets can test their riding skills in UVic Campus Security Services’ annual Bike Safety Rodeo. Other activities include face painting, a bouncy castle and safety-related art activities. Child Find B.C. will provide child identification book.

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Peninsula Players actors Alicia Andrews, Rob LeBlanc, Celia Francis and Remi Lavictoire (standing) prepare an awkward dining scene for How the Other Half Loves. a common dining area that serves as the place for two dinners simultaneously taking place on two different nights,â&#x20AC;? Clarke explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the third couple show up, the fat is in the fire with the real reason for the allnight absences being gradually exposed.â&#x20AC;? The play opens at Berwick Theatre on Friday, May 18 and comes to the Saanich Peninsula on Friday, May 25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good play. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a difficult play â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convoluted,â&#x20AC;? Clarke said. How the Other Half Loves is the grand finale of the Peninsula Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 60th season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A part of community well being and community health is the artistic content. This is really a healthy community and the theatre wants to be part of

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Gary Fjellgaard celebrates his 75th birthday this year and is touring as energetically as ever. The Juno award winner and Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer will bring his brand of music to Brentwood Bay on May 23. He will be on tour with old friends with whom he shared 10 years on the road, Saskia and Darrel, an award-winning country/celtic/folk duo from Courtenay. Fjellgaard is bringing his latest album The Collection, recorded at a church in Nanaimo. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an all

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SIDNEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AGM is Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Everyone welcome but only members in good standing can

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Town of Sidney NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW NO. 2015 Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sidney will hold a Public Hearing in respect of Bylaw No. 2015, being the proposed new Zoning Bylaw for the Town of Sidney. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw at the Public Hearing to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to the Public Hearing or at the Public Hearing itself.

The spin doctor is in Sidney North Saanich RCMP Const. George Phipps, left, Craig Pelton of Sidney Volunteer Fire Department, and Cpl. Erin Fraser of Sidney North Saanich RCMP, prepare for the Police vs. Fire Spin Challenge, happening at Panorama Recreation Centre on May 23. Money raised at the event benefits the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

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Pen Track sprinters succeed in hot heat Danny Daniels Contributor

At the UVic stadium, Connor McCullough, 12, used the weekend weather to produce convincing wins in the 100m (15.06), 200m (29.44), 300m (47.97), long jump (4.21m) and shot put (8.42m), all personal best performances. Isaiah Smith, 11, also had PBs while winning his 60m (9.47), 100m (15.84) and 200m (32.54) races, while nine-year-old Anita Truter, not to be outdone, had 1000m (4:09.72) and long jump (2.58m) PBs. Jennifer Lui, 15, following on from her four event winning performance in Port Alberni the week before, triumphed in the discus

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Ben Sammons takes a leap at the long jump during the May 5-6 track meet in Port Alberni. He finished fourth in the event. (26.20m PB), hammer and shot, while placing second in the long jump. Caelan McEwan led the 16-yearolds in the junior category

with a 300m hurdle PB of 44.78, together with 18.82 in the 110 hurdles and 1.55m high jump. Kaelen Smith, 15, showed similar prowess

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800m and the 1200m. Ben Sammons, 12, was golden in discus (19.77m) and Spencer Gaby, 18, again led the 1500m race walk field with his 8:02.86 time. Although the heat was not necessarily a blessing for the distance runners, Annina Lorenzo, 16, pulled off impressive wins in both the 1500m (5:14.14) and 3000m (11:31.50), while Amelia Casciola, 15, and Piper Battersby, 14, had wins in their respective age group 1500m steeplechase events. An unusual “double” was achieved by Jacqueline Gaby, 15, when she placed second in both the 1500m steeplechase and the 1500m race walk events. Younger Pen Trackers

bringing back silver and bronze medals included Julia Irwin, Emma Mylie, Hannah Gartside, Hannah Archdekin, Julie Petersen, Emma Dennis, Thomas Healey, Yannick Truter, Matteo Hilton, Cameron Lorenzo, Thomas Gartside and Justin Miles, while at the masters level, also repeating their Port Alberni field event successes, Les East (M70) led the way with six gold medals, followed by Sandy Anderson (W70) with five golds, Anne Murfitt (W50) with four and Phil Brodeur, still firing on all cylinders in the M90 category, who picked up three more gold medallions. sports@peninsulanews review.com

Teen scores second in rough race Peninsula downhill riders race this weekend In the longest hardest run of the Island Cup series, North Saanich teen Dillon Morrison missed first place by only three seconds. The North Saanich middle school student finished second in the Port Alberni downhill mountain biking race on May 5. After two practice runs and a crash, the Marty’s Mountain Cycle

Dillon Morrison team member still managed to ace the field and finish the race with no accidents and a time of four minutes, 56 seconds in the men’s

beginner division. Fellow North Saanich rider Myles Harper finished fourth in five minutes, 20 seconds, while Theron Markle finished ninth and Jack Tanton took 15th. Kael Markle failed to finish due to mechanical issues. Former Peninsula resident Dean Tennant, now of Victoria, took the men’s expert division and set a course record with three minutes, 54 seconds. The next race is this weekend in Duncan. sports@peninsulanews review.com

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With the refurbished trestle of Shawnigan Lake and the added excitement of an Olympic year, there’s no turning back for athletes of the Subaru Western Triathlon Series. Athletes and organizers alike gathered at a kickoff for the 2012 series of half-Ironman, Olympic and sprint distances at Saunders Subaru in Colwood. It all starts at Shawnigan Lake on May 27, where athletes will cross the wooden trestle for the first time since the race started six years ago. “We’ve always had to turn around so it’ll be nice to finally cross it,” said Janet Nielsen, who finished second among women at the Shawnigan half-Ironman last year. Nielsen is returning from a long offseason of rehabilitation and likely won’t hit full stride until later in this year’s series, which continues June 17 at Elk Lake, July 8 in Vancouver, Aug. 12 in Sooke and Sept. 8 in Banff. “It might take a couple of practice races to get back to full, but I plan to hit all five races,” Nielsen

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Triathletes Brent McMahon and Janet Nielsen are regulars on the Subaru Western Triathlon Series. The series kicks off at Shawningan Lake on May 27 and returns to Elk Lake on June 17. said. Having premier race events in his own backyard of Victoria has been key for Brent McMahon’s development. McMahon is in San Diego this weekend and Spain later this month for the final two Olympic triathlon qualifiers. He’ll return to Victoria for June and will race at the June 17 Elk Lake event,

though likely in a training capacity. Last year McMahon won the Olympic distance event at Sooke and used it as a spring board to win his first World Cup event the following week in Hungary. He followed that with a ninth place finish on the World Triathlon Series, all part of the 32-year-old’s best season yet.

“The beauty, it’s as if the [Shawnigan, Sooke and Elk Lake] races are just another training session in terms of convenience and travel. But it’s the real thing.” And it’s the real thing for the non-elites, the thousands of race entrants who train all year for the big day and who keep the series going. “There’s no other sport where athletes of all levels toe the [starting] line together,” said series organizer Lance Watson, who doubles as McMahon’s coach. “Olympians and top Ironman athletes mingle with everyone in our events, at least until the race gets going. It’s like skating around with hockey players before an NHL playoff game.” Watson and Paul Regensburg, of Lifesport Coaching, have estimated the triathlon series’ economic impact at $35 million since it started. The races draw athletes from around the world and the Sooke event is broadcast annually on TSN. sports@vicnews.com

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Founder’s glory John Little presents the Men’s Founder’s Trophy to tournament winners Bob Kemshaw, left, and Charles White at the Sidney Lawn Bowling Club.

Pro golfers on green at Cedar Hill course Saanich’s municipally run greens – Cedar Hill golf course – hosts its annual men’s golf tournament this weekend, featuring a pro field of golfers including a number of the golf club’s former juniors. Rick Gibson, who plays on the professional European Senior Tour and fan-favourite Gordy Scutt are among the golfers to watch at this year's tourney. “Because so many local golfers got their start at Cedar Hill, the Cedar Hill Open is always a bit like a family reunion,” said tournament chair Craig Lawrence. “It’s so cool to see

so many golfing professionals and seasoned amateurs who used to play together as juniors, back together again at what will always be their ‘home’ course.” Spectators are invited to come watch tournament play Saturday and Sunday (May 19 and 20) for free. Players tee off on the front and back nine between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and noon and 2 p.m. both days. The Cedar Hill Open is hosted by the Cedar Hill Golf Club, celebrating its 60th year in operation this year. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Highland Games a throwback to medieval times Past champs mingle with novices at Highland Games heavy events Don Descoteau News staff

Anyone making an unplanned visit to Topaz Park this weekend might wonder if they’ve stumbled upon a medieval warriors’ competition. They wouldn’t be far off. The heavy events

that comprise a major part of the annual Victoria Highland Games will feature 10 of the burliest, strongest men in the country, all vying for the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation championship crown. Twenty-nine-yearold Greg Hadley, a barrel-chested, six-foot, 273-pounder from Antigonish, N.S., will be out to defend his title and capture his seventh national crown. He’ll be pressed by 2010 champion Jason Johnston, a 6’2”, 290-pound native of Regina. The events – putting the stone, ham-

mer throw, weight for distance (similar to hammer throw, but with a heavier weight), weight for height (hurling a 56-pound weight straight up), and the ever-popular caber toss (throwing a telephone pole-sized log end over end) – have a distinctly medieval flavour to them. It doesn’t take much imagination to picture these kilted competitors in a field in the old country, demonstrating feats of strength for the right – as traditional lore goes – to be chosen as one of 11thcentury Scottish King

Malcolm III’s personal bodyguards. “You had men trying to prove themselves and really it was [by] using things they had around them, very medieval-type instruments,” says Carl Jensen, a Central Saanich councillor and, since 2005, a competitor in amateur class heavy events. “It’s neat how it’s evolved into a sporting event, but it’s based back in medieval times.” The 16-pound shotput, for example, is roughly the size of a Middle Ages cannonball, while some of

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the other items to be thrown are similar to things one might have found around a blacksmith’s shop, he says. While there’s no doubt about the strength of the competitors, from the professionals vying for the top prize money and the Canadian title, on down to the amateurs, Jensen makes a distinction between his sport and similar competitions. “What differentiates it from something like Strongman is its lineage,” he says. “This is a full-on Highland Games, it’s about celebrating Scottish culture.” Unlike Strongman, which is more about sustained strength, Jensen says, “a lot of what we do is about explosive strength. It’s one throw, it’s one toss. It’s more about technique.” That explosiveness is one of the biggest differences spectators will notice between the amateurs and the pros this weekend. Speaking of ama-

“You had men trying to prove themselves and it really was [by] using things they had around them, very medievaltype instruments.” – Carl Jensen

Get your Highland on The 149th VIctoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival runs May 19 and 20 at Topaz Park in Victoria. Admission ranges from $8 to $12. Children under 12 are free. Learn more online at victoriahighlandgames.com.

teurs, this weekend’s slate is the largest to date for the Victoria competition, with athletes coming from Alberta, Ontario, Washington, Oregon and California, and around B.C., including eight or 10 from Greater Victoria. “This year we are going to be seeing record numbers in both the master [age 40 and over] men’s and women’s classes, as both are full at 12 athletes each,” Jensen says, noting the women’s field includes Kate Burton, ranked No. 2

in North America last year. The breadth of competitors is a sign that “the Victoria heavy events competition has become one of the premiere competitions in the Pacific Northwest.” The strength events are interspersed between the variety of other Highland competitions in such things as fiddling, drumming, bagpiping, sheepdog herding and dancing. The Canadian championship events get underway at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. editor@vicnews.com

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Dogs, ducks and sheep – oh, my! Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Dogs will herd ducks this weekend at the Highland Games and Celtic Festival. Duck herding is just a small portion of the demonstrations at this weekend’s event. “The judge brings in ducks and little gates and a little obstacle course,” explained Celeste Lacroix of Central Saanich, who organizes the sheepdog trials. “At the end we have this little swimming pool so the ducks get herded up and off this ramp into the little swimming pool.” The duck herding is slated for 11:30 a.m. in the lower field at Topaz Park in Victoria. Sheepdog herding trials begin at 10 a.m. Saturday (demonstrations at 9:30). Two dozen pups will compete in two divisions – pro-novice for

relative newbies, and open for the more experienced handlers. “This is the fifth year,” Lacroix said, who up until this year has competed in the trials. “This is the first year that it is sanctioned by the B.C. Stock Dog Association … we compete for provincial scores.” The arena trials held at Topaz Park include obstacles that the handler and a dog need to move the sheep through and into a pen. Those obstacles can include panels, a trailer to load them into or moving them through the complex Maltese cross. “This is particularly difficult competition for handlers because of the proximity to the highway,” Lacroix said. “You intermittently hear traffic which can affect how your dog can hear you. Also you can hear bagpipes practising in the background.” Handlers often compete with more than

one dog, but each dog runs only once during the day. “They’ll probably be between six and eight minutes for each run,” Lacroix said. “Typically a handler will have two or three dogs that they compete with.” A good plan, bearing in mind the investment made in dogs and travel from places like Washington, Vernon and Chilliwack. “We start training our dogs when they’re about a year old … [and] start trialling around two years old,” Lacroix said. A dog stops after a decade. She’s on her fourth dog. “It’s very time consuming.” Details on the Highland Games are on page A14. reporter@peninsulanews review.com

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Call

ELECTRIC BLANKET- $10. 2 bedspreads & cushions, $10/each. 250-881-8133.

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

FURNITURE

$25.

3-WAY LADDER, $30. Patio table 38â&#x20AC;?diameter, $20. Call 250-383-7335.

METAL OFFICE desk, arburite top, 3 drawers, very good cond, $60 obo. (250)995-3201

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 2011 AURIGA 10 Invacare mobility scooter, used summer of 2011, excellent condition. $1995. 250-652-9643.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ESTATE & Like New Home Furnishings, Mattresses, Tools & Hdwe. Lots Cheap, No HST! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca HOT TUB, needs new pump, $400. obo. (250)884-2090.

Porta-Potti 245, very clean, great for camping, $25. Call (250)370-0288.

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

SENSUR PEDIC queen-sized mattress, excellent condition, $99. (250)385-7844.

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Multimedia Journalist Oak Bay News

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The Oak Bay News, has an immediate opening for a full-time news journalist. Oak Bay is located minutes away from Victoria, B.C.

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

Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide news stories, photos and video for our award-winning, twice weekly newspaper and website.

PETS

QualiďŹ cations include a ďŹ rm grasp of grammar, spelling and newspaper style. Previous newspaper reporting experience is an asset.

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PET CARE SERVICES The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘Boom man â&#x20AC;˘Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘CertiďŹ ed Contract Coast Fallers; Fallers with Bullbucking/Chargehand experience an asset â&#x20AC;˘Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘Hooktender â&#x20AC;˘Chaser â&#x20AC;˘Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operator â&#x20AC;˘Log Loader-Dryland Sort Operator Fulltime with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

32â&#x20AC;? PANASONIC TV, great working order, not a ďŹ&#x201A;at screen. Call (250)665-6351.

SENIOR LADY available for pet sitting in my home. Prefer small dogs. References available. Call 250-652-1167 leave message.

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

The candidate is expected to be web savvy, both in their use of social media as a reporting tool, and their ability to tell stories in a multi-platform environment, using video, podcasting and other tools. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and social media (Facebook, Twitter) would be considered an asset.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by May 18, 2012 to: Laura Lavin Editor, Oak Bay News Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: llavin@vicnews.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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COLWOOD, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2 level home with an exceptional view. Mins to Elem & Sec Schools. On bus route. Walk to beach & Royal Roads. N/S. Pets neg. $1800 mo + utils. Call 250-478-8146. SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1400+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

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.

For scrap vehicle

858-5865 2005 KOMFORT 25 Trailer, great cond, island used only, $16,950 obo. (Selling due to health/senior). (250)656-3575

ARROW TRUCK Canopywhite, canopy roof is 4” above truck roof. Big space back window. Excellent condition. $700. Call 250-361-0052.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MARINE

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.

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

CARS 2000 CHEV Impala, 147,340 K, 3.8L, V6, lady driven, clean, well maintained, records, lots new, $3900. (250)472-0180. 2004 SUBARU Impreza TS 2.5 AWD. Silver. 1 owner, 100,000km. exc. cond. $8200. (250)655-1389, (250)655-2157

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COLWOOD: 383 Farview Rd. Fri (6pm-8pm) & Sat (9am), May 18 & 19. Moving Sale.

ROYAL OAK 2bdrm. $900.+ hydro, near Country Grocer. 250-589-2873, 250-744-2861.

LANGFORD, 2803 Lake End Rd., Sat, May, 19, 9am-2pm. Moving/Plant Sale.

TOWNHOUSES

UTILITY TRAILERS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MAPLEWOOD AREA. New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished. Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Avail from May 15. $825./mo. (250)383-3425.

SAANICHTON: LRG 1 bdrm, shared laundry. NS/NP. $800 incls utils. (250)544-8007.

2007 FORD 150 Super Cab, 4 door, 1 year warranty left, hard tonneau cover, 84,000 km, all paved roads, 5.4L, V-8, automatic. $21,000 obo. Call Bruce (250)474-1417.

250-885-1427

Fraser Tolmie Apts1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 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

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.

TRANSPORTATION

FREE Tow away

ROYAL OAK, grd level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, close to all amens, W/D, NS/NP, $900 mo, (Immed) 250-704-6613.

Move In Incentive

250-381-5084

$50-$1000 CASH

LANGFORD, 2 bdrm grnd level, 5 appls, NS/NP, $1050 mo hydro incl’d. 250-634-3212.

500

TRUCKS & VANS 2001 FORD F-150 Truck, V6, auto, 95,000 kms, good cond, $7000 obo. Bill (250)385-3257

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

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

215-221, 155, 157 & 243 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, BC

• Access to the Gorge waterway • Beautiful views • Just 2 km from downtown Victoria • Victoria is the ideal place to live • Many choices of ﬂoor plans • Close to everything the city has to offer with a lifestyle that is second to none

CARS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $740 inclds utils & wiﬁ. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. June 1. Ref’s. 250-294-5516.

GORGE APARTMENTS

TRANSPORTATION

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view

BRENTWOOD BAY- bright 4 bdrm, walk to all schools, bus etc, lrg fenced yrd. NS/NP. Refs. $1800 mo + utils. Call (250)889-8227.

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

TRANSPORTATION

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST! with a classiﬁed ad

SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.

INVITE THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD to your garage sale with a classiﬁed ad

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

DRAFTING & DESIGN

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estate organizing, events, parties, ofﬁce cleaning. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

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

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

10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495

DRYWALL

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

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.

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

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.

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.

CONTRACTORS

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

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

ELECTRICAL

CARPET INSTALLATION

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

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

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

QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

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

FENCING

STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

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

AURICLE LAWNS- Spring clean up lawns, garden, hedge pruning, rototill. 250-882-3129

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

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

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.

Re-

Maintenance, GutterALL YOU NEED IN pairs, guard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB PRINT AND ONLINE Insured. Call 250-380-7778. CHECK CLASSIFIEDS! bcclassiﬁed.com ✔ 250.388.3535 or bcclassiﬁed.com

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

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www.bcclassiﬁed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

YOUNG SENIOR Handyman. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

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.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RECYCLING.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PAINTING

STUCCO/SIDING

Peacock Painting

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PAINTING

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

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.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

SENIORS’ HOME Help: from Housekeeping to Gardens. “A little help helps a lot!” 250-8894705

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.

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

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

HAULING & 250-889-5794.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

250.388.3535

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

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. MALTA MOVING. Serving Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and the Mainland. BBB Member. (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. BIG BEAR Painting & Handyman Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

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

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

NEED REPAIRS?

Use our community classiﬁeds Service Directory to ﬁnd an expert in your community

BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.

Available

Paper Routes

TILING

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 250.388.3535

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

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

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

Sudoku

Positions Open For FT/PT Carriers, Sub Carriers & FT/PT Drivers. All Age Groups Welcome! TANNER RIDGE Route 6105 - Loganberry (odd&even), Wilcove Terr. (odd&even) Route 6126 - Bella Vista Dr., Foxglove Terr., Twin View Pl., Fielding Pl.

Route 7021 - Bertram Pl. (odd&even), Butler Cres. (odd&even), Keating X Rd. (odd&even), Kirpatrick Cres. (odd&even), Mirah Rd. (even), Oldﬁeld Rd. (even), Rajpur Pl. (odd&even), Veyaness Rd. (odd&even)

SAANICHTON Route 6208 - Lochside Dr. (odd&even), Wakeman Rd., Tiffany Pl., James Island Rd. (odd&even), Arthur Dr. (odd&even) Route 6218 - Hermwood Rd., Mt. Newton X Rd., Sloping Pines, Jovi Rd. Route 6221 -Panaview Heights, Veyaness Rd. (odd&even), Stellys X Rd., East Saanich Rd. Route 6224 - East Saanich Rd. (odd&even), Veyaness Rd. (odd&even), Hovey Rd. (odd), Ridgedown Cres.

SIDNEY Route 6437 - Bevan Ave., Oakville Ave., Orchard Ave., Eighth Ave., Seventh (odd&even), Sixth St. Route 6359 - Harbour Rd. (odd&even) Route 6650 - Madrona, Towner Rd. Route 6653 - Madrona Dr. (odd&even), Meldram West, Setchell Rd., Tuam Rd.

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

Call... Arlene

250-656-1151

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

Today’s Solution

BRENTWOOD BAY Route 6003 - Stellys X Rd., West Saanich Rd., Kristen Pl. Route 6042 - Wallace Dr., Grieg (odd&even),

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Sidney Mayor Larry Cross, left, and Sidney Business Association president Edward Connor shake hands Wednesday, after renewing a relationship that will allow the SBA to run the popular Thursday night market.

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On April 23, Sidney council cancelled the SBA’s contract that allows them to run the market – which they have done for 12 years – then issued a request for proposals for new management. The SBA responded with a letter hinting at legal action to recuperate money spent on preparing for the 2012 market, and other losses. The 2012 market is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 7. SBA president Edward Connor hadn’t heard about the decision swap when contacted by the Peninsula News Review Tuesday morning. “Wow, that’s the best news I’ve heard all year,” he said. “[Alexander’s presentation] was so positive and condemning for the town that I think common sense prevailed and kudos to the town. “I’m delighted the town is taking a big step toward [having confidence in] the SBA. We will not let the town down. We’ll run an awesome market. Cross told the News Review the town would work with the SBA to change some aspects of the market to conform with merchants’ concerns. “[There was an] agreement in place. … What the town can’t do is purport to unilaterally change the rules halfway through the season or halfway through the game,” Alexander said. “The resolution that you passed refers to a breach of trust. No notice about that, no explanation about it. In fact, I don’t know what that means. It’s a very serious allegation.” In his press release, Cross said council was concerned the market situation had become “acrimonious” and the decision to terminate had been made “based upon the desire for the long-term sustainability of the market and in the interests of business merchants and entire community. “If the newly elected [SBA] board determines they are committed to continuing to manage the market for the 2012 season and will do so on the conditions that were specifically agreed to at the March 23 ad-hoc working group meeting, then the town will continue with the agreement. If, however, the new board has a different perspective and does not wish to operate the market, then the town will certainly proceed with the RFP process.” “The last thing the town wants is to burden its taxpayers with a long, drawn out and expensive legal battle with the SBA,” Cross said. “Council has always said that there will be a market on Beacon Avenue this summer and that’s what we’re committed to. Therefore, it’s time to take the high road and put this matter behind us, so that we can move forward and continue to improve upon the market in years to come.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Friday, May 18, 2012 - PENINSULA

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Island Farms

Ice Cream

Original, Vanilla Plus or Chocolate Plus Selected 1.65L Regular Retail: $7.99 Each

White Hamburger Buns

Made in-store. 8 Pack Regular Retail: $2.99 Each

Large Pineapple Grown in Costa Rica Regular Retail: $4.99 Each

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