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Grant cuts leave groups in lurch Ocean Discovery Centre hopes to fill gaps with more volunteers Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Volunteers will be asked to fill the void at Sidney’s award-winning aquarium this summer. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre was forced to cut some staff from its summer programming after losing out on federal grants. “The centre has been successful during the past two summers in obtaining a $22,000 employment grant from the federal government,” said Angus Matthews, executive director at Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. The aquarium used that cash to subsidize employment of five extra staff – four in interpretive programming – usually post secondary marine biology students. “It was a big help to us and a great asset to us,” Matthews said. “Sadly this year with cutbacks, apparently this particular riding, this constituency, had exceeded the dollar value of grants that were available.” Lack of the grant means some cutting back and asking more of volunteers this summer. PLEASE SEE: Shoal Centre shut out from grants, page A3
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A chicken dance begins Broiler hens amass near a feeder at Kildonan Farm in North Saanich, owned by Murray Hull. Hull hopes to build an abattoir on his property, but faces opposition from neighbours. Read the story, page A2.
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Abattoir plan faces neighbour opposition Poultry farmer says he’s taking all the right steps Erin Cardone News staff
At Murray Hull’s Kildonan Farm, ladders and measuring tapes take residence in the shed next to his house. The start of a wooden frame for an expanded area protrudes to the right. It’s one step toward the poultry abattoir Hull hopes to build to process chickens and turkeys locally. Meanwhile, some neighbouring residents are doing work of their own, gathering fuel in hopes of stopping Hull’s progress. “We are deeply concerned that without proper disposal offsite,
Poultry mathematics Hull hopes to run his plant: ■ 1-2 times a month in November and January to March, ■ once a week in April, ■ 1-2 times a week in May to October, ■ and process 100-300 birds per day while operating. ■ His turkey processor in Abbotsford returned most of Hull’s birds below Grade A quality last Thanksgiving. “The loss of revenue from that disaster was immense.”
we will soon be dealing with a rat infestation and a contaminated water supply as all the properties on upper Munro [Road] are on wells,” said John Upward, who lives close to Kildonan Farm Fine Foods. Upward presented a letter with 18 signatures opposing the abattoir to North Saanich council Monday, hoping the district could intervene. At his farm, Hull said he’s wading through the necessary channels for a legal slaughterhouse. “We just want to do what’s right for our farm, for the community, for our customers,” he said. Eighteen months ago, Hull applied for a Class A licence to run a slaughterhouse through the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. That was approved two months ago. The licence allows processors to sell their products to retailers. One condition of that licence is that Hull must expand his current processing shed. It will include an office, bathroom and a kill-scaldpluck room. There, the unwanted product and blood are collected. To do that expansion, Hull contacted North Saanich staff. Many of his buildings are non-conforming to zoning rules. “There are some infractions. He’s told me he’s going to try to correct them,” Mark Brodrick, North Saanich’s director of planning and community services, said.
Murray Hull, owner of Kildonan Farm in North Saanich, with a flock of fully grown broiler hens. Hull hopes to build an abattoir on his property, but faces opposition from neighbours. Erin Cardone/News staff
Who does what ■ B.C. Centre for Disease Control: issues licence to operate, inspects abattoirs ■ Ministry of Environment: regulates waste disposal and water use
building permits and any future business licence ■ Canada Food Inspection Agency: assigns an inspector to be present during processing
■ District of North Saanich: approves
■ Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Land Commission: allows types of farming activities allowed, including slaughter
Hull also contacted the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. An inspector must be present at all times when killing and processing are underway. Lyle Young, owner of Island Farmhouse Poultry in Cowichan Bay which has operated for eight years, explained the inspector “looks at every bird that goes past. He also has the responsibility to
make sure that the facility is up to snuff. We couldn’t get approval to build until we had the inspector.” According to the B.C. Ministry of Environment’s Code of Practice for the Slaughter and Poultry Processing Industries, “A person engaged in the slaughter industry … who introduces solid waste or semi-solid waste into the environment must discharge or dis-
■ Vancouver Island Health Authority: oversees water quality
pose of [it] … in a landfill” among other options. Hull has an agreement with a disposal company in Nanaimo, who agreed to haul the waste away. Under the same document, the operator “must not discharge wastewater directly into groundwater or into a watercourse.” Records of water used and production volumes must be kept. Neighbour concerns go further. Upward, Nancy Eaton and others say Hull has been slaughtering poultry – more than what is normal for his family’s consumption – for years. Hull admits he operated a slaughter plant without a licence, but that was before licences were required by the disease control centre. He’s since stopped, he said. “I’ve seen trucks coming in from other farms bringing animals in to slaughter,” Eaton told the Peninsula News Review. “I doubt it,” Hull responded. He applied for the slaughterhouse licence to do things the right way from now on, he said. “The thing that’s getting missed here is even if what they say is 100 per cent true, that’s in the past. What we’re trying to do is get a plan here that will address those things. That was in the past and we want to move forward and address all of these things.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Shoal Centre shut out from grants Continued from page A1
“We will incur extra costs in having the key staff we need to offer our summer programs and the centre is likely to feel some serious financial pressure as a consequence,� Matthews said. “We’ll press more volunteers into service to see if we can deliver the same programs those students used to deliver with our oceaneer volunteers.� Peninsula Co-op has come forward with a $5,000 donation that will keep the summer camps afloat. The Shoal Centre is among those non-profit groups dealing with less summer staffing after losing out the summer job grant this year. They will manage with staff shifting of holiday time. The Mary Winspear Centre received the full request for three summer students in 2010, but last year and
this year, they requested three and received one. “As a non profit community cultural centre, this presents a challenge. It really restricts our ability to undertake summer improvement projects at Blue Heron Park, and the Mary Winspear Centre,� said Chad Rintoul executive director of the Mary Winspear Centre. “Having said that, one student is better than none, and she will have a busy summer.� Of the 50 Saanich Gulf Islands projects OK’d for funding through Canada Summer Jobs, 11 are on the Saanich Peninsula. Sidney North Saanich Yacht club was recommended for three of the 14 positions funded on the Peninsula. There are 79 funded positions throughout the constituency. “Clearly some really important community services got missed,� said MP
Elizabeth May. It’s a question of all the applicants and all the criteria. She does have a small say in the allotment after Service Canada has reviewed the criteria and made recommendations. “Every time I try to push back ‌ that means they have to take somebody who’s already approved off the list,â€? she said. “I try not to interfere too much.â€? She did that in the past and found the Memorial Parks Society (Mary Winspear Centre) was denied altogether at one point. “It’s a really tough process of making sure nobody gets missed,â€? May said. She plans to follow up with the groups that weren’t approved for the $372,104 worth of funding through Canada Summer Jobs. “I’m going to have my office call those that didn’t and see if we can’t get some
funding from some other sources,� she said. reporter@peninsulanews review.com
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A boy checks out the jellyfish tank at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. The aquarium may have to rely on volunteers more than ever after the federal government didn’t award it and other community groups money to hire summer students. file photo
One quits, five added to new SBA board
POLICE NEWS IN BRIEF
One jumps from trunk after chase A car crammed full of people speeding down Highway 17 caught the eye of an officer early Saturday morning. The Central Saanich officer was doing enforcement around 4 a.m. when the car zipped by northbound. He attempted to pull the car over, but the driver opted to evade, then tried to hide in a driveway in the 1800 block of Halden Road. Occupants piled out of the vehicle, four running off into the backyard of the residence. Seven were in the car, including one in the trunk and all were from Greater Victoria. Some were known to police. The driver was arrested for an impaired investigation. A search of the vehicle yielded a small quantity of drugs and bear spray. Saanich’s canine unit was called and discovered a small collapsible baton police believe was dumped by one of the car’s occupants. Charges are being recommended against four people for trespass at night. All were released and left in a taxi.
New director Richard Talbot resigns from SBA
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Five new members sit on the Sidney Business Association’s board of directors while one has left his seat. “I’ve resigned as a director,� said Richard Talbot, who took up the position at the May 18 annual general meeting. He’ll continue to chair an audit committee that is reviewing the SBA’s financial statements. Talbot resigned after moving that five people be appointed as directors: Christina Smethurst, Cliff McNeil-Smith, Erin Bremner, Jane Powell and Muffet BillyardLeake. Fellow director Victor Sanchez seconded the motion, but decided against supporting it when he learned there were other applicants for the seats. “What is sad is you guys just don’t understand that you’ve hit the iceberg and here you are all partying on the deck and the ship is going down,� Talbot said of the SBA. “If we don’t do something to expand the membership we’re going to sink.� Instead, Doug Clarke, Elaine Curwen, Noel Pike, and Theo and Bill Macris became directors. The SBA’s president Ross Macfarlane is “ecstatic� to have an almost-full board.
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Blooming cherry trees near Centennial Park grew $1,500 for Saanichton photographer Mike Lane. Lane is one of eight winners in this year’s Royale Canada Collection contest, where Canadians were asked to submit their best Canadian photographic work. More than 9,400 Canadians entered a photo between September and December 2011. “I’m a photographer as a hobby,� he said. “It’s something you can do on your own and at your leisure. You can just pick up your camera and go for a walk if you feel like it, or not.� Lane enters a lot of online photo contests, and has for the past eight to 10 years. In this contest a panel of judges selected 20 photos for an online vote that had more than 500,000 hits. After years of cameras, magazine subscriptions, calendars and ball caps, Lane earned his largest cash prize to date. “It’s been fun. It’s a good hobby,� he said. “If you’re retired and you’re looking for something to take up your time photography can be really rewarding hobby.� Titled Fabulous Springtime, Lane’s photo of cherry blossoms will be displayed across Canada on Royale Canada Collection facial tissue boxes. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
“I’m sad to see Richard go,� Macfarlane said. “He’s extremely knowledgeable about downtown business activities and how the structure works. I hope he’ll still be a good resource going forward here.� Macfarlane added he plans to meet with the five suggested by Talbot. “I was excited to see that they wanted to join and I don’t want to lose their energy and enthusiasm to support the SBA and the town in general.� Sanchez said the SBA chose the five directors based on them being “most capable for the positions.� But Talbot believes the SBA’s choice was spurred by another factor. “If your major concern is to block the [business improvement association] if it comes up again, the best way to compete is to have a thoroughly working, supported SBA. Who needs a BIA if you have a properly functioning SBA?� he said. “I’m surprised really. I would have thought common sense would have prevailed.� With one director’s seat now vacant, the SBA is taking applications from members wishing to be involved. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Queen’s reign offers stability At a time when the world is in financial turmoil and people are looking for some stability, Queen Elizabeth II is as good a person to look to as anyone. Not just for the Commonwealth countries over which she symbolically rules, but as a global picture of modest leadership. At 86, Elizabeth II Recent polls show that support for presents modestly maintaining Canada’s strong leadership ties to the monarchy are on the upswing among English-speaking Canadians. Part of that reversal of trend from, say, five or six years ago, is likely due to last year’s royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. But large kudos have to be given to William’s grandmother, who has traditionally held her own in polls when it comes to popularity or respect, regardless of the general feeling about the monarchy. In the 60-plus years since her coronation, Queen Elizabeth has quietly done her job as the head of state, sparking very little controversy and avoiding interference in political matters, especially those of countries other than Britain. It seems those in Canada who argue against keeping our connection to the monarchy have more concern over what might happen if Prince Charles were to become King, which he is in line to become once his mother dies or steps down from her duties. For now, the Queen, 86, shows few signs of slowing down, especially as she heartily celebrates the start of her seventh decade on the throne with a series of celebrations at home and abroad. To be sure, the future of the monarchy as it relates to Canada will one day require more serious discussions than relying on poll results. But with the Canadian public remaining as enthralled with the Royal Family as any other type of international celebrities, our links to the Queen and the Crown appear firmly entrenched. As we muddle our way through tough times, that’s comforting to know. 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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Chipping away at democracy We hear it all the time: too much channels are being turned to more sugar is bad for us. often as an information-gathering And yet, we continue to be spoon- tool. They’re a treasure trove fed the sugary messages that are of public opinions, photos and coming out of, or rather eyewitness statements being filtered from, Prime that can be farmed, within Minister Stephen Harper’s reason, by journalists. office in Ottawa. But these channels We’ve heard time again – Facebook, Twitter that he is controlling and YouTube – are also the message, keeping a being used to funnel tight rein on journalists polished-within-an-inch-ofby limiting the flow of their-life messages from information and polishing governments at all levels, up what little is released as well as other public and publicly. entities. Erin McCracken private Just hearing the words Those channels are Paper Trail “federal scientists” being used to deliver a might prompt you to sugar-coated message automatically think “gag order.” to journalists and the public. That Oh, we lament, what is the pill might be sweet on the outside, government trying to hide? but the message is still tough to Oh, we cry, our own government swallow when it’s that sugary. is eroding our democratic right to Gone are the days when freedom of speech. announcements were relayed to I don’t have to tell you the harm media sources over the phone, caused by elected officials in their through snail mail and via fax. relentless campaign to control the Today’s government-issued message, as well as the medium statements are delivered in a through which it is delivered. steady, non-stop electronic stream, The flow of information is being meant to foster the appearance funnelled and strained more of open communication and than ever before because of our transparency. But it feels like an digital world, which should, in illusion, one that runs the risk of fact, be offering more freedoms of alienating an already weary public. expression. The fingers of blame for the Instead, thanks to today’s gradual erosion of democratic technology, there are more ways rights shouldn’t only be pointed at to spin information – from press Harper. releases shelled out by public This delicate fabric of rights bodies to the 140-character blurbs is also being shredded by a sent out over the Twitterverse – persistence among provincial into messages that ooze sunshine government communications and lollipops. staff, to provide “background” On a positive note, social media information on a variety of topics,
but refuse to be directly quoted. There is only one spokesperson, they say, and that is the minister of each government department. I’ve even received background information from a government communications staffer who simply cut, pasted and emailed a story to me that was written by a journalist from another media outlet. Journalists are also under regular pressure from non-government sources who ask to read drafts of articles in which they are quoted, prior to publication. Regardless of the reason – nervousness about being misquoted, or being associated with incorrect facts or portrayed in a negative light – I think it’s critical that the public know they are reading an unfiltered, balanced news story. Imagine if every article you read in a newspaper was first vetted by the people who are quoted in the story. The story would, in essence, be a sanitized press release. And we get enough of those as it is. This is a fast-paced electronic age, one in which the output of information from a bevy of sources is one-sided. As such, it’s becoming increasingly important for the public to have access to content that isn’t simply processed sunshine and lollipop statements. Sugar in moderation is OK, but too much and it can come back to bite us one day. That day may already be here. Erin McCracken is a reporter with the Victoria News. emccracken@vicnews.com
‘The message is still a tough pill to swallow when it’s that sugary.’
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LETTERS Due process ignored by some councillors At the June 4 meeting of North Saanich council, a passionate debate ensued regarding due process. On a development issue, Coun. Craig Mearns stated his distrust and displeasure with process. Coun. Dunstan Browne stated that in his opinion, process equals delay. On the contrary, Browne. In civil society, due process is democracy. It serves as a firewall against oligarchy and tyranny. To advocate cutting corners on municipal statutory requirements of due process is most troubling. Coun. Ted Daly’s comments included accusing the municipal staff of foot-dragging and “stonewalling.” With the consenting fourth vote of Coun. Conny McBride, the application appears headed for fast-tracking, meanwhile ignoring the careful work and recommendations of municipal staff. The resounding message of these councillors was contempt for statutory procedures and thus for local democracy. Jack Thornburgh North Saanich
What’s the point of an unlit beacon? I think we can safely assume
that few other communities in the world have their main street named Beacon Avenue with an actual beacon on it overlooking the sea. I note from the international media that over 4,000 such beacons were lit by communities around the world last week to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. However, when I contacted the Town of Sidney to ask when we would be lighting our beacon I was advised that it was inoperable. If 4,000 other communities worldwide can figure out how to light a beacon why on earth can’t we? How embarrassing is that? Richard D.B. Talbot Sidney
Teachers should have declined luncheon Re: Deep Cove parents vote on teacher appreciation (News, May 30) The past few months have given quite an eye-opener to the community. Since I am an oldie and a grandparent and still remember when it was called the PTA, it seems quite ridiculous that in a school year bereft with uncertainty and teacher actions, these same teachers would not have politely declined the Deep Cove PAC-funded luncheon in their honour.
There would have been little or no uproar about this silly luncheon if said teachers just admitted they really do not deserve special treatment, especially since they were doing what they are contracted to do: teach. This would have displayed some class on their behalf. In this day of political correctness and participation trophies, it has become apparent that simply doing one’s job is not enough recognition, especially in a teaching profession. Now the hard earned money that parents helped raise should pay for a luncheon to show appreciation? It does leave us shaking our heads and sadly, leaves many of the older students missing many of the end of year activities. I hope all the teachers rest with an easy conscience. Joyce Mylymok North Saanich
Star Cinema sister will be missed I was so very sorry to hear the news in the PNR that Carolyn Lewis has passed on. Her warm, lovely, welcoming and honest smile will be surely missed in Sidney. I for one will buy something for sure in the Star Cinema in remembrance of her. Lindy Deas Sidney
Amaryllis has its seasons confused An amazing phenomenon has occurred in the strides upwards, although they still haven’t quite living room. An amaryllis, which normally blooms reached the trellis that will, hopefully, support at Christmastime and is dormant at this time of them. year, now has two enormous white blooms with When they start to flower (this is some way off) delicate pink edges. I’ll have to pollinate them by brushing It is very elegant, standing more one blossom after another with my soft than three feet tall, with a strong stem makeup brush, but it will be a pleasure. that so far has needed no support. It My cheeks may, in future, be must be that west-facing window again, yellow instead of pink, but in a doing its thing with all my plants. I am couple of months I should have thrilled, of course, although it may not lovely homegrown green beans and I flower again this coming Christmas. wasn’t planning on entering a beauty There is another amaryllis sitting on contest anyway. a table in the same window and instead If you are growing winter squash of a flower it has produced five long (I’m talking about either acorn or leaves, two of them huge, each more Hubbard here), the transplants should Helen Lang than two feet in length (I just measured be planted at the top a low hill of earth, them). Over the Garden surrounded about eight to 12 inches out It’s enough to make a fella nervous from each plant, by a shallow trench Fence with all this exuberant wildlife which you use to deeply water the roots spreading itself in all directions. Am I several times a week. about to be swallowed by this forest of greenery? Every couple of weeks add a dose of fish Nah, I’m still the tallest. And certainly stronger fertilizer or MiracleGro to the water and then than the African violets. get out of the way or you’ll get trapped by the Today I’m going to dig up the narcissus bulbs spreading vines. and allow the foliage to die off. I know I shouldn’t, A hint has come my way which I’d like to share but I need the pot for the carrot seed and I’m with you. Rhubarb leaves are poisonous and if going to empty another container, now holding boiled 10 minutes in a pot of water (which you’ll a dead honeysuckle, which never did make an later have to strain) may be used to kill aphids by effort to grow. spraying on affected plants. As I’ve said before, if a plant makes up its mind I’d start out with a cold, diluted mixture for to die, die it will, and there is sweet nothing soft leaves, just in case the spray is too strong for you can do about it. (At least that’s been my them, but it’s great if it works instead of having to experience.) Anyway, in this second pot I’ll plant use a pesticide. the chard seed. Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Meanwhile my pole beans are making great Review’s garden columnist for more than 25 years.
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The final part of the writing process is sharing the finished product and Parkland secondary’s writing 12 class will showcase some of its best work to polish off a busy semester. Each student tried his or her hand at a variety of genres, including short stories, dialogues and scripts, as well as different forms of poetry. “I am always amazed at the talent students have as they are so willing to try new styles and share the process, as well as the final product,� said writing teacher Joan Saunders. The class worked on refining personal voice and exploring what makes strong writing work. “Writing class has created a whole new world of expression for
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Sidney is considering its options now that Hartland landfill plans to ban all kitchen scraps by Jan. 1, 2015. Councillors Steve Price, Mervyn LougherGoodey and Kenny Podmore volunteered to be part of a working group to determine the costs and collection options associated with the future ban. For the meantime, council voted to extend for 18 months its current garbage collection contract with Alpine Disposal and Recycling, requiring a 3.8 per cent cost increase. Coun. Marilyn Loveless hoped to see a different formula that could send kitchen scraps or compost to local food producers. “It’s absolute madness ‌ to make our own growers pay for our own garbage.â€? Currently, the town collects garbage weekly and garden compost monthly. Sticking to that schedule means the town will begin paying a 20 per cent tipping fee at Hartland starting Jan. 1, 2014. That costs less, said engineering and works director Rob Hall, than starting a collection system for garbage and separated kitchen scraps in 2013. Despite the 3.8 per cent cost increase, a higher garbage levy for residents is unlikely. editor@peninsulanews review.com
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The 14th annual Matt Underwood tournament will see hordes of midget lacrosse players descend on Panorama Recreation Centre this weekend. Each year the Peninsula Lacrosse Association midget team hosts the tournament more about fundraising and camaraderie than winning. “Matt played with integrity and sportsmanship and this is more of a sportsmanship tournament. … It’s about a player who represented a love of the game. We need to remember that for our youth,” said parent Debbie Thomson. The lacrosse mom nursed Underwood, a high calibre player in both box and field lacrosse, before he died of leukemia. He was training for the national field lacrosse team when he got sick. “He was the nicest guy, selfless. He gave of himself – even when he was ill he coached the kids. He was passionate,” Thomson said. The First Nations player spearheaded an awareness campaign to recruit Aboriginal bone marrow donors. The campaign recruited hundreds of donors. “I have a bit of a passion over this cause,” Thomson said. “I really want to raise awareness again of people becoming a bone marrow donor … in his memory.” Central Saanich Coun. Carl Jensen will be among those getting a close cut during the head shave in arena B at 3 p.m. Saturday. The tournament runs at Panorama Recreation Centre today through Sunday. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
The crowd celebrates success at the Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race. Mark Teasdale photo
Brentwood man first off muddy mountain Ten’s tops for Brentwood Bay’s Todd Nowack. He snagged his 10th overall win during the second annual Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) on Saturday, beginning and ending at Burnaby’s Barnet Marine Park. Nowack crossed the finish line in four hours, 20 minutes and six seconds, just as adverse weather conditions set in. “We started the day with great weather but thunderstorms bringing hail and torrential rain began
just as Todd crossed the finish line, lasting for a few hours,” said race director Bryan Tasaka. “Racers were soaked and covered in mud when they crossed the finish line – all part of the adventure.” Despite the unpleasant weather and the repeated ascents up Burnaby Mountain, Nowack raved about the course that was put together by designer Gary Robbins. “Gary put together a terrific race course this year that really maximized the available terrain and pro-
vided a good balance of time in each of the disciplines,” Nowack said. “There were several tough but satisfying sections on the course such as some killer single-track with Nicole’s Trail and Gear Jammer, making us climb Cardiac Hill not once but twice and the steeper than steep Watermain Trail which would see most racers hike-a-biking.” Nowack said the event was flawless from beginning to end. “Everything about the day was professional with a well-organized volun-
teer crew, a great start/finish location and a fantastic venue for the post-race banquet awards and afterparty,” he said. “When you attend a MOMAR, you really get the full deal experience and will leave physically and mentally satisfied and will be already looking forward to the next one – I know I am.” Bart Jarmula of Revelstoke was a close second and Victoria’s Hayden Earle was third overall with a time of 4:54:08. sports@peninsulanewsreview.com
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“This has been a vision for Newman Farm ever since we did the master plan, that we would see some community group offer to act as an intermediary between the municipality and farmers who might use the land for agricultural production,” Bryson said. “The Farmlands Trust seems well positioned to fill the role.” The Farmlands Trust (Greater Victoria) Society, a group dedicated to the preservation of farmland for the benefit of the community, holds a three-year lease for the more than 100-yearold heritage site. “We are pleased that after several years of negotiation, our group was chosen for this important project,” said Ed Johnson, chair of the trust. The process began in 2009 and last year a temporary permit allowed some soil turning, which Johnson did with his own tractor. This summer the farm will connect to munici-
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Ed Johnson, chair of the Farmlands Trust, takes a look at the pump on Newman Farm. It was the sole source of water when the Newman family farmed the land. Municipal water is slated to be in place by next fall. pal water in hopes of getting a fall cover crop planted. “The goal is to have one or more farmers farming this,” Johnson said. “Then we’ll have educational tours, kids going through here showing them how
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A stalled development near the airport might get new life. “What I’m asking of council is to very, very simply change the lot size in the official community plan and ask staff to begin the process for rezoning,” said Gary Lunn, one of the parties associated with the applicant. North Saanich council, after a long debate Monday, directed municipal staff to prepare a report on fresh plans for 9395 East Saanich Rd., which could add 39 single-family houses with secondary suites close to the Victoria International Airport. Staff will examine necessary sewage upgrades, parking requirements and parkland opportunities. The discussion among councillors got heated when debate focused around the
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THE TRIATHLON! Join us for one of Saanich’s largest and longest running sporting events on Sunday, June 17th! Cheer on hundreds of athletes from all across North America as they complete a Half Ironman, Olympic or Sprint distance triathlon in and around Elk Lake and the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. EXPECT CONGESTION ON ROADS OF SAANICH, CENTRAL SAANICH AND NORTH SAANICH DURING THE BICYCLE PORTION OF EVENT ON SUNDAY MORNING. PLEASE REFER TO THE MAP FOR THE ROUTE.
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North Saanich is getting an updated fire hall. In front of a crowd of 13 volunteer and paid firefighters, North Saanich council gave the OK Monday to a budget of $1.68 million for a new facility. Fire chief Gary Wilton said in his report the fire hall will include the necessary upgrades, including being seismically sound, but
won’t have any extra bells and whistles in the interest of keeping costs down. “We basically have the same hall we started with [in 1970] plus the upgrades in the mid’80s,” said Capt. Greg Smith. He said the assistant chief’s office was once a broom closet and the trucks have a half inch clearance when rolling in and out of the current garage. The new hall would include a vehicle building, a four storey-
training tower and building connector, plus updates to the existing structure. Previously, residents have opposed the height of the tower, given that North Saanich is a rural community. Original estimates for the upgrade were $1.2 million in 2009. Today, the actual construction is budgeted at $1.48 million, plus financing, legal and contractors’ fees. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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AFFLECK, Barbara Matilda 8/11/22 to 28/5/12 Barbara died peacefully in her home in Sidney. A celebration of her life will be held on June 9 at 2:00 at First Memorial Funeral Home. For more details, go to www.mem.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF HENDRIK GERRIT LOUWERSE, also known as HENDRICK GERRIT LOUWERSE, DECEASED, formerly of #27-7701 Central Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Hendrik Gerrit Louwerse, also known as Hendrick Gerrit Louwerse, 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 July 2, 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. Terry Greene, Executor HENLEY & WALDEN LLP Barristers and Solicitors 201 - 2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 4M9
PRIVATE 1 bdrm beach cabin, self-contained, 20 mins north of Qualicum. N/S, N/P. Weekly $500. Call (250)757-2094.
AMICA at BEECHWOOD VILLAGE a Sidney Retirement Community has casual positions available in the following categories: â&#x20AC;˘ Concierge â&#x20AC;˘ Registered Care Attendants â&#x20AC;˘ Dishwashing â&#x20AC;˘ Cooking â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance No set hours as this is to cover vacations or illness for regular staff members. Often these positions lead into part-time. Shifts may vary. Send resumes to: c.goossen@amica.ca or drop off at 2315 Mills Road, Sidney.
An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
DUNCAN, BC- We are looking for a fulltime Heavy Duty Mechanic, will consider apprentice based on experience. Wage and beneďŹ t package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Duties will include repairs to logging trucks and logging equipment. Please fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net.
COOK/COORDINATOR required for 2 weekends per mo. for 9 Unit Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence in Sidney. Must have Food Safe CertiďŹ cate & good cooking skills. Hours 9am to 7pm with 2 hr. afternoon break. Call Gwen at 250-655-7056 after 5pm.
ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.
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WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE LX JM1BJ225030136675 Owner K. Carter 2005 FORD F150 1FTRX12W55NB34930 Owner S. Boyd Will be sold on June 15, 2012. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm
FOUND: BLACKBERRY, on Aldeane Rd. close to Sooke intersection. (250)391-0388
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Advertising Consultant Saanich News We currently have a full time sales opportunity available for the Saanich News. Published twice weekly in print and online with a full complement of specialty supplements and features, our focus on local communities has produced positive relationships with both readers and advertisers.
You have built your career on relationships and understand the importance of consulting with clients about their objectives and developing solutions that help them achieve their goals. Ideally you have experience in a fastpaced sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market. Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.
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PERSONALS CHAMBER MUSIC Quartet seeking violinist and or Cellist, rehearsal once a week at home on Peninsula. Please call (250)656-4747.
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Reply in conďŹ dence with resume by June 15, 2012 to; THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Boom man â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktender â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.
Oliver Sommer Director, Advertising Sales, Black Press 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 e-mail: osommer@blackpress.ca Fax: 250-386-2624 Phone: 250-480-3274
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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, June 8, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certificate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.
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Online: www.viperconcrete.com HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview.
TRADES, TECHNICAL LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.
PERSONAL SERVICES
FREE WASHER/Dryer. pick-up. (250)382-9701.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
HOMES WANTED
1930’s STEAMER trunk $45. Large dog cage with pillow $38. (778)426-4449.
WE BUY HOUSES
2 PAIRS of drapes, excellent condition, $40 a pair. Call 250595-5734. 50 PICTURE Frames, (250)884-6790.
$30.
5 LARGE lovely house plants, $5-$10 each. Call (250)3807559. AIR TIGHT indoor stove with bricks, $40 obo. Call (250)3915109. ASTON DRAKE & Knowles collectible doll, $30. DownsiIng good value. (250)478-5205 COOKWARE (T-FAL Armaral), new, 8 piece, porcelain enamel exterior, $80. Call (250)294-2553.
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!
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OPEN HOUSE CEDAR HILL-The Cedars Retirement Living, 3710 Cedar Hill Rd, Sat, June 9, 1pm-5pm. Tour our acreage in the city and our building. Enjoy refreshments and home baked treats from our kitchen.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
DOUBLE MATTRESS & box spring, excellent condition, $95. Call 250-380-9596.
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MAN’S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36” h 5’8”, $90. (250)727-9425
WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
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HOMES FOR RENT
BOAT HOUSE, 40’X20’, for up to 35’ boat, high door easily accommodates a command bridge boat. Located at North Saanich Marina $50,000. obo (250)665-6045, (250)999-3248 or (250)418-1780. $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1400.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.
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GORGE AREA, 2 bdrm grd level, reno’d, 4 appls, N/S, N/P, $1250 incls water/hydro, near all amens. (250)382-4297 MAPLEWOOD AREA- New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished. Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Very quiet. $795./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)383-3425. MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, (immed). 250-727-6217.
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
CALL: 250-727-8437
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WANTED: DUMBBELL Weights for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.
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RENTALS
SIDNEY- BRIGHT 1 bdrm+ den above ground suite, new carpet, priv patio, all inclusive but cable/internet. NP/NS. $950/mo. Call 250-880-1414.
SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, 1300 sqft, avail Jul. 1st. $1350/mo. Call (250)652-3283.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
4210 QUADRA 3250 sq.ft. 5-bdrm, 3 bath. Private, well-kept yard. Lot size 11,000 sq.ft. Must be seen! $619,000. (250)479-1194.
AVAIL Now Langford Small 2BR grnd floor 5 appls side patio NS NP $950 incl hydro hot water 250-516-3264, 250634-3212 COOK ST Village area. 1bdrm, hardwood floors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-383-1491 SAANICH- 55+furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1100.utils incld250-479-5437.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
MT. DOUG area, 4395 Torrington Plc., Sat, June 9, 101m-3pm. Contractors tool and material sale.
SIDNEY. 2220 Bradford Ave., Sat, June 9, 9am-3pm. 2 Family Sale! Household, etc.
N. SAANICH, 9250 Rideau Ave., (by the Mactavish turnaround), Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 9am-? OAK BAY- 2615 CRANMORE Rd, Sun, Jun 10, 8am-12noon.
ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. Avail now. $650. N/S.(250)884-6790
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
APPLIANCES
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY AREA, s x s Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, sundeck, 4 appls, ocean views, $1550. (250)656-5430.
COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $720 inclds utils & wifi. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. June 1. Refs. 250-294-5516.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FREE Tow away
BRENTWOOD BAY- quiet, cozy 1 bdrm, priv ent, W/D, D/W, elec F/P, close to bus N/S, N/P. $750 (incls hydro) July. 1. Ref’s, 250-652-5780.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
For scrap vehicle
SUITES, LOWER
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.
COMPLETE WINE making kit (bottles, 5 carboys), printer with a built in fax machine and a rotor (used for your internet on your lap top). Call (250)381-1557.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
SIDNEY, 2 bdrm Apt on Beacon, June. 1st, $1350. Peter (250)544-2300. Firm Mgmt.
TILLICUM MALL. Furnished Rm in apt. bus route. NS/NP. $550 inclusive. 250-893-8727.
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
SPORTING GOODS
BOATS
$50-$1000 CASH
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
GOLDSTREAM AREA1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
WINE BOTTLES, (6 dozen sterilized bottles), $8 a dozen. Call (250)721-9271.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
MARINE
CARS
SIDNEY. FURNISHED room. satellite, laundry, heat, hydro, $450./mo. 250-654-0477.
FUEL/FIREWOOD Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!
KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.
ROOMS FOR RENT
LARGE LADY slipper orchid, purple flower, 3 pots, $28. Call 250-383-4578.
FINANCIAL SERVICES DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM
FOR FATHERS DAY 1990 ROLLS-ROYCE As new only 86,000 km Dealer serviced $19,900 Call 778-440-9773
CORDOVA BAY. $610,000. (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Handicap features, suite, view, on bike trail. 250-818-5397.
FRIENDLY FRANK
2 FOLDING lawn chairs, $25 each and a wicker cat carrier, $20. Call (250)656-4853.
250-885-1427 Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
This beautiful 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has been well maintained. With only 135,000 KM on an economical and spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission which will do the shifting for you or let you shift yourself for a sportier driving exp. Boasting a well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer, this SUV cannot be missed! $16,500
(250)658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net
AUTO FINANCING
SAANICH PENINSULA Presbyterian Church is hosting a “Round About” Sale on Saturday June 9th, 9-1. There will be: Artisans - Used Items Books - Toys - Baked Goods Face Painting - Tea and Coffee with treats. See our stuff go “Round-about” from our hands to yours at this unique sale! At the round about at E. Saanich and Willingden SIDNEY- 2277 BRADFORD Ave, Sat, June 9, 9am-3pm.
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InMotion Driver Ed Tips Every Friday
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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.
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SEMI-RETIRED lady needs Aug or Sept 1 lrg 2 bdrm suite. Teaching school in Tanner Ridge area. (250)652-9925.
We Will Pay You $1000
WANTED. PARKING Space for mini-van, in Sidney or near airport, permanent. Call Sue at 1(403)618-0629.
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
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Cyclists look forward to a Grape Escape Cyclists are set to pedal into the Cowichan Valley for the South Island’s biggest fundraiser for the MS Society. By Jennifer Blyth Black Press
Corrie Harrison was introduced to the MS Society’s Grape Escape ride for MS several years ago while working at a local radio station. Five years later, she and her team are pedalling stronger than ever, enjoying the camaraderie and fun of the ride, but also the thrill of helping contribute to the fight to end multiple sclerosis. The picturesque ride, with several distances to accommodate many riders, takes place in the Cowichan Valley over two days July 7 and 8, with numerous stops at wineries, farms and other unique destinations along the way. “When you finish, you just feel great,” Harrison says. “There’s the personal challenge you have riding, the fun of meeting people and stopping at all those neat places. You meet so many people – the whole experience is just terrific!” Joining Harrison and the Random Do-Gooders have been Tammy Osland, Melissa Foster, Sarah Butcher, Lydia Byran and Candyce Nowak, with others “recruited” over the years to join the fun – and fundraising. Each Grape Escape rider commits to raising a minimum of $325 to participate, but many fundraise much more. In fact, the Random Do-Gooders will be at Galaxy Motors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 9, for their third annual carwash in support of the MS Society. Through this and other fundraisers, such as their recent hot dog sales at the Selkirk Waterfront Festival, the team hopes to top , y their $$7,000 total from last yyear,, and has their eye
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✦ The 2012 MS Bike Tour Cowichan Valley Grape Escape is being hosted for the first time at Shawnigan Lake School, meaning participants can enjoy many of the same stops, but via a new route. Find more information about the route at www. cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com ✦ The venue change also brings an earlier ride – July 7 & 8 – and registration has already surpassed last year’s numbers!
REGISTRATION INFO ✦ Registration to July 6 is $55 or $90 with dorm fee for those staying overnight at Shawnigan Lake School. ✦ Note that all riders must raise at least $325 to join the event. If the minimum has not been raised by July 7, they will be asked to cover the difference in order to participate.
ABOUT MS
The Random Do-Gooders are looking forward to this year’s Grape Escape bike ride for MS, July 7 and 8. on the $10,000 mark, Harrison says. Over the last four years, some of the fundraisers have been almost as memorable as the event itself, she says, recalling their inaugural car wash – held on her birthday – which raised a whopping $1,000, thanks to many hands coming out to help. “The amount of support we had for that was terrific,” she says, remembering telling friends and family that her ideal birthday gift that year would be their help washing cars. “That was the most memorable fundraiser, but there are so many memories you make, I could probably go on forever!” In addition to the team’s fundraising goals, Harrison also sets personal challenges for the ride. “La “Last year was the first year I didn’t walk my bik bike at all!” A Advice to new riders? “The first thing I wo would say is when you reach a hill don’t loo look up – that’s how I made it up each and ev every hill last year,” she laughs. While Harrison is one of the few riders w who doesn’t have a personal connection to M MS through friends or family, the people sh she has met over the years have offered p plenty of inspiration. In turn, one of the successes of such a m major event is in the sense of commun nity it creates, and through it the support ffor the many people living with multiple sclerosis on the South Island. People realize that they are not alone as they live with the disease; there are many, many people who are lending their support, both to find a cure and to help provide
All the volunteers and riders I met were so pleasant and positive. It was truly a pleasure. All of the riders cycling in had big smiles and positive energy oozing into the air. Kari-Lyn Owen, Team Captain, Powerade Pedalers
Corrie Harri son finishes the Grape Escape in 2010.
programs and services right here on the South Island. In fact, it’s hoped that with increased numbers and fundraising, this year’s Grape Escape will bring in $500,000. A complex neurological disease often diagnosed in young adults aged 15 to 40, multiple sclerosis is unpredictable, affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. However, no one need face MS alone. Here in Victoria, as in communities across Canada, volunteers and MS Society staff provide information, support, educational events and other resources for people with MS and their families. Researchers funded by the MS Society are working to develop new and better treatments. Their ultimate goal is a cure.
✦ 160 Grape Escape volunteers contribute about 1,070 hours over the course of the ride. ✦ Fundraisers include the Random Do-Gooders’ can wash June 9 at Galaxy Motors and the Team Woop do Woos’ Kick for the Cure June 9 (www.mskickforthecure.com). ✦ The MS Society of Canada is the largest funder of MS research in Canada. Founded in 1948, the society has invested more than $98 million in research to date. ✦ Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world and the disease affects three times as many women as men. ✦ MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada; every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed. ✦ Can’t join the ride? Help put an end to MS by supporting another team or rider. It’s as easy as visiting www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape. com ✦ Contact the South Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society of Canada at 250-388-6496 ✦ Learn more about the many volunteer positions available at www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape. com/volunteer-today
GEAR UP TO END Cowichan Valley Grape Escape July 7 & 8, 2012 Register now: msbiketours.ca 250.388.6496
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