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As a medical missionary in China, she touched the lives of thousands. Victoria Chung – named for her hometown – was honoured in that country as a national hero of culture. And yet her accomplishments overseas may not have been recounted on this side of the Pacific, had a single news clipping from 1929 not caught the attention of historian John Price. “It announced the upcoming visit of Victoria Chung to Peterborough, where she was going to be talking about China,” said Price, an associate professor of history at the University of Victoria. In the Toronto Star article, Chung dismissed questions from the reporter about her experiences. But it was enough to spark Price’s interest. For the past four years, he and fellow researcher Ningping Yu have scoured records and recollections of Chung, both in Canada and China, trying to reconstruct her life. “I began from scratch – where she had gone, where she had worked. We made contact with the hospital in Jiangmen in the process of recovering her memory,” Price said. To date, he’s established a solid account of her education and career. His bigger challenge is painting a picture of her personality and personal life. “Were trying to piece it together,” Price said. “We don’t have access to her personal papers, so we really don’t know.” Q Q Q Born Toy Mea Cheung in 1897, Victoria was the daughter of one of few Chinese women from that era who ventured to the B.C. capital. PLEASE SEE: Vic High grad, Page A4
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Esquimalt High grad Julian Lecky-Harris, back to hone his cooking skills, offers up cookies in the school kitchen. Culinary arts students run the cafeteria and feed classmates four days a week.
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motivation and necessary skills to pursue his passion. “I figured what better way to help the program than to help the students who haven’t done it before,” said Lecky-Harris, who also works part time at Moon over Water brewpub. “I also wanted the reference for college,” he added, laughing. That reference, from Esquimalt instructor and red seal chef Brandon Aris, got Lecky-Harris into the culinary arts program Camosun
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Keith Phillips has a heating oil tank with a leak alarm after his last one failed and spilled some 1,000 litres of oil onto his property in December 2011. Keith and his wife, Susanne, were left with a $48,000 cleanup bill, as their home insurance company denied them coverage. associate dean in the faculty of law at the improved physical requirements for University of Victoria and an instructor tanks and equipment; limiting the length of insurance law. “Most of us don’t even of time a tank can be in use; regulating know that we have those clauses in our oil delivery; inspection and monitoring contract.� requirements; tank decommissioning Insurance companies requirements; and direct have pollution exclusion economic incentives for “We’re kicking clauses to avoid being homeowners to change ourselves now – it was heating fuels. exposed to costly oil spill scenarios, but some poli“I think the ultimate an old tank, why didn’t solution cies cover homeowners in here is provinwe just replace it? For cial changes. This is not a the event oil leaks onto a neighbouring property. Victoria problem, it’s not $2,000 we could’ve Naomi Kovak, with a Saanich problem, it’s avoided a ton of grief.� a B.C. problem,� Kovak UVic’s Environmental Law Clinic, says re-examining says. – Keith Phillips such clauses and changing “We’ve had a provincial insurance requirements government that’s been would be a step toward proactive spill neglecting the environment and repealing prevention. environmental laws, so we really need to “Even where they do not have such an take some action provincially,� adds Calexclusion clause, recent case law would vin Sandborn, legal director of the envisuggest that property owners might still ronmental law clinic and supervisor on find themselves without coverage,� Kovak the report. wrote in a recent report, co-authored with Kovak and Johnson’s research found fellow student Trevor Johnson. that B.C.’s legal protection surrounding oil Kovak and Johnson’s report, entitled spills is reactive, as opposed to preventaPreventing Home Heating Oil Spills in tive. The Environmental Management Act, British Columbia, focused on seven sugthe B.C. Fire Code and the federal Fishergested provisions. Their recommendaies Act all come into play only after oil tions would protect the environment hits the ground. through prevention, and take some onus “You can charge people, you can sue off homeowners should a spill occur. people, you can get money out of people, Among the recommendations are: but what the law’s not doing is prevent-
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“(The mother) was quite a force to be reckoned with,” Price said. She was a Christian and midwife with advanced medical training. With such a strong role model, it’s not hard to imagine where Chung got the strength to pursue a medical career, amidst rampant racism toward the Chinese community and sexism against women. After graduating from Vic High, she received a medical scholarship from the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society. She studied in Toronto, as she was barred from doing so in British Columbia. In 1923, she departed for South China to work at the Marion Barclay hospital in Jiangmen and was soon joined by her mother, who grew up nearby. Over the years, Chung furthered her training in New York and London. Unlike most of her missionary colleagues, who abandoned their posts during the Second World War and later the Korean War, Chung stayed. She set up community clinics and returned to the hospital after the conflict as its director. Despite earning a modest missionary salary, she paid back her scholarship and helped fund the hospital in times of need. When she died in 1966, “thousands lined the route of her funeral in China and 3,000 flower wreaths adorned her casket,” according to research by Price and Yu. In wasn’t long, however, before her contributions were suppressed from the public record. “Right after she died, the cultural revolution began,” said Price. “Because she was an overseas Chinese, she was suspected of being a spy (and she) represented foreign imperialism.” Her papers were destroyed and her family lived in fear. On this side of the Pacific, Chung’s story also fell through the cracks for similar reasons of distrust between the two governments. “After 1949, the Canadian government refused to recognize the People’s Republic of China. Travel to China was very difficult. Communication
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Dr. Victoria Chung cares for patients in Guangdong, China, circa 1964, two years before her death. was difficult. The family stories were easily lost,” Price said. Historians also missed Chung because she doesn’t fit any standard profile, he said. Research looking at both white missionaries and female physicians working in Canada overlooked Chung, because she fits neither category. Price continues to search for living connections to help fill in the gaps. Chung’s brother stayed in Canada, but has vanished. Another relative, aged 88, lives in Toronto but can’t trace his family’s roots because the documents of Chinese immigrants were often lost. “All of these mysteries remain,” Price said. Chung never married, but did adopt a son in the 1950s. He holds some of the answers. “Her son says the family table was always properly set in European style and they weren’t allowed to speak at the table. This comes from Victoria Chung’s mother – her children lived in fear of the mother – and Victoria had some of those same characteristics.” Back in Chung’s hometown, there is one person who remembers her. Edna Chow is now 92, and the two women became connected via their mothers, who were friends. When Chung visited her hometown on furlough, she stayed with Chow’s family. “When she’d go out to visit people, she would bring me
along. I was about six years old,” said Chow. Years later, Chow and her husband toured Chung on a drive up Island because she wanted to see the farmland. “She couldn’t get over the waste,” Chow recalled. “On the farm, you just cut the cauliflower out and the rest is composted.” It’s one of the only anecdotes she remembers. All the letters were also discarded over the years. “It’s terrible, but we just got rid of them,” Chow said. While hazy on the details, she describes Chung as a lovely person who kept in touch with many friends in the city. The recollections suggest Chung had another side to her often strict personality. Q Q Q This week, Price is in China for a sixth time, following Chung’s trail. Tomorrow (Dec. 8) he will attend a ceremony to commemorate the Jiangmen hospital’s centennial and pay tribute to Chung. Victoria Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe will also attend, thanks to sponsorship from the hospital. “I’m honoured to represent the city,” said Thornton-Joe, whose family originates from the same province. The City of Victoria has also declared Dec. 8 to be Victoria Chung Day. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Pedestrian hit in marked crosswalk A 51-year-old Victoria man was rushed to hospital Tuesday after being hit by a large pickup truck while using a marked crosswalk on Fort Street. The incident happened around 8 a.m. near the intersection with Stanley Avenue. When police arrived, the man was conscious, but was suffering from serious lower body injuries, including a broken femur and pelvis. He was immediately transported to Victoria General Hospital. As of the News deadline, no charges had been laid against the driver of the truck. The area around Fort Street and Stanley Avenue was closed to traffic for some time Tuesday morning as VicPD’s crash team investigated.
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“This is a great example of police agencies across Canada co-operating to put this robber back behind bars,� said Det. Lori Beauvais. The suspect was held in custody and made his first court appearance last Thursday (Nov. 29), where he faced charges of robbery.
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base, and it is open to the public. “The data wasn’t organized in one place or easy to get at,” said University of Victoria-based consortium director Francis Zwiers. His organization studies the impact of climate change and climate variability in B.C. The database holds about 390 million observations spanning 140 years, from temperature, humidity, rain, wind and in cases snowfall, and adds new data daily. Zwiers said certainly in the early days the record is thin, but weather stations started sprouting up as aviation took off. “For temperature trends for the province as a whole, then you probably can’t start before 1900. There just isn’t enough stations,” Zwiers said. “The provincial mean temperature is most reliable (after the Second World War). Lots of stations were put into the system for civil aviation.” These days weather stations generate highly accurate data that can feed into the Internet in real time. Zwiers, who worked for Envi-
ronment Canada for part of his career, said even in the old days technicians carefully calibrated weather instruments, which generally produced reliable data. Problems crop up if the devices aren’t sited properly, such as if they’re located too close to a building. Zwiers suspects government agencies such as Ministry of Forests and Ministry of Environment, municipal engineering departments, climate researchers and historians will find uses for the weather data portal. “There are a lot of weather buffs in the province and people interested in how the climate changes over time,” Zwiers said. “We expect the information to be invaluable to researchers, engineers, industry and anyone with a keen interest in the climate of the province or its historical weather. These observations will contribute to everyone’s understanding of climate in the province as it continues to evolve.” See pacificclimate.org/toolsand-data/pcds-portal. editor@saanichnews.com
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North Park farmer turns attention to fish Mason Street operation to hire low-income interns to learn the business of aquaponics and food growth Roszan Holmen News staff
After seven years of quietly cultivating vegetables and raising chickens, Mason Street City Farm operator Angela Moran is ready to take her business to the next level. By spring, she plans to delve into aquaponics – and she’s reaching out to the community, both for donations and with a unique offer. “Aquaponics is so perfectly suited to the city,” said Moran, who leases a privately-owned, 1,000-square-metre lot in the North Park neighbourhood and sells her produce to local restaurants. The concept of aquaponics links fish tanks and garden beds for the benefit of both. In essence, it works this way: rainwater fills the fish tank; the fish water nourishes the plants and the garden beds recycle oxygenated water back to the fish. It doesn’t require a lot of space and can be set up almost anywhere – including on concrete, Moran said. It also uses 90-per-cent less water than conventional farming, because it recirculates the water. Building an aquaponics system isn’t a new idea for Moran, but the timing is finally right to get started. “I was pregnant when I found
Angela Moran and fellow farmer Jesse Brown, along with one of their 19 chickens,sit amongst the kale at the Mason Street City Farm. The farm is hosting open houses this Sunday (Dec. 9) and next to raise awareness about aquaponics and promote a fundraising campaign for its community food growth initiative. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
out about aquaponics, but I had to step back,” she said. About four years later, her daughter can now play in a fenced-in area between rows of veggies while Moran works. She also just scored a three-year lease on the property. “(Until now) it’s always been
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year-to-year. It’s a big victory … (because) it’s hard for you to make any significant business investment that can make you really good money, if you don’t have that security of tenure.” Sitting just blocks from downtown, Mason Street City Farm has been in continuous cultivation
since the 1980s. With help from friend Jesse Brown, Moran plans to build the aquaponics system on her farm by next spring, and to hire four paid interns. She’ll be reaching out to organizations like Our Place Society and the Intercultural Association for potential applicants, who will have to meet a low-income criteria to qualify. “A big part about food justice and food sovereignty is changing who has access to the knowledge to grow food,” said Moran, who also teaches people how to grow their own food. “The people that I’ve educated … are typically college graduates and retired people. It’s great … but we’re not going to see a change in the imbalance in our food system if we don’t change who has the knowledge.” She hopes her interns will graduate with the skills to launch their own business. “It doesn’t have to be this
model,” she said. “The possibilities of urban agriculture in the city are endless.” As for her own business, Moran is toying between two types of fish – a tasty food fish named tilapia, or the heartier koi, a “hot commodity” among backyard pond owners. She’s also contemplating various aquaponic system models. “We’re trying to do it in a way that is economical and show that anybody could do it.” rholmen@vicnews.com
Visit the farm, make a donation: Check out the Mason Street City Farm (on Mason between Vancouver and Cook streets) during one of two open houses: this Sunday (Dec. 9) or Dec. 16 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Moran is trying to raise $12,500 to build the aquaponics system and pay the interns. To date, she has raised $4,200. Donors receive gifts ranging from seeds to greenhouses, depending on the size of donation. Read more or donate to the project at indiegogo.com/ farmforthefuture.
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Lessons from grade school It’s been a bad few weeks for pedestrians in Greater Victoria. Last week a truck struck and killed an elderly woman crossing Douglas Street. On Tuesday morning, a pickup struck a man walking across a crosswalk on Fort Street. Later that night, Victoria police responded to three hit-and-runs involving pedestrians and vehicles, fortunately with only minor injuries reported. Each incident has its own circumstances, and in many cases drivers need to slow down and pay attention. But blame for pedestrians being hit can’t be entirely heaped on drivers – people need to be much more accountable for their own physical safety. In studies and observations by the Capital Region Traffic Safety Commission, pedestrians can be surprisingly cavalier about their personal well-being while crossing the street. In cases, pedestrians have activated flashing signs or walk signals, and crossed without so much as a sideways glance. With increasing frequency, people cross head-down while texting, emailing or watching videos on smartphones. Many people assume that because they have the legal right-of-way in a crosswalk, traffic will automatically come to a halt. That’s a dangerous game of chicken, and legal rights are cold comfort after being mowed down by a 2,000 kilogram speeding box of metal. It has been borne out in jurisdictions across North America that the “safer” a crosswalk is designed – flashing lights, high-visibility paint and lights embedded in crosswalk lines – the more pedestrians are hit. This may seem counterintuitive, but Alan Perry, vice-chair of the Capital Region Traffic Safety Commission, says that the safer people feel when crossing the road, the less attention they pay to traffic. Signalized crosswalks create a “force field” mentality, he says. For pedestrians, the answer to road safety come from grade school lessons. Wear clothing that can be seen, look both ways before crossing the road, make eye contact with drivers and don’t step out in front of moving traffic. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News 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.
Keep cool and conquer MS River Grace has a remedy for resident has lived with MS since her multiple sclerosis. 20s and only recently formulated a It might not work for everybody, regime that has her up and running. but it’s working for her. “I was so depressed I And she’s positive it would was suicidal. I couldn’t benefit many people diagbear the thought of movnosed with MS. Even Mining. Everything was an nesota Wild goalie Josh ordeal, just going the Harding, if he’s willing. bathroom was exhaustLast week Harding’s ing to think about.” story went national, bringShe needed a change, ing Jordan Sigalet’s story so she made one. back into the headlines. “In 2005 I wanted to Sigalet, the former Victoria die. In 2006 I cut wheat Salsa (Grizzlies) goaltenTravis Paterson and dairy from my diet der from 1999-2001 was and ate more veggies and Island Insider diagnosed with MS in 2004 it helped. It gave me the while playing for Bowling energy I needed to start Green University. Journalists far and to exercise.” wide leaned on him for expert analWhen she first hit the pool she ysis of what Harding is in for. could barely last 10 minutes. On the one hand, Harding could “I treaded water for two years dodge the worst of MS and live a before I swam. It took a long time relatively normal life. He could one for MS to weaken my muscles, and I day win a starting position in the had to get them back.” NHL, a promotion from his current Exercise as a form of treatment role as a backup. carries a modicum of controversy, On the other hand, his days as a and has been explored as a form of hockey player could be numbered. treatment for MS since the 1970s. They could be, but they don’t have Grace says she was told not to to be. And that’s a big jump from bother. “When I was diagnosed I 2004, when Sigalet was told he was told it would just get worse.” wouldn’t play hockey again. And yet And it did. Because she was he played professionally until 2009, taught to accept it, she says. a typical career for a goalie. But now she swears a simple regiThe same words, in essence, men of diet change, vitamin D and were once told to Grace. She isn’t exercise has brought her from the a hockey player but she’s certainly depths of depression and immobecome an athlete – in a non-tradibility – the two most devastating tional sense. symptoms of MS – to leading an The 62-year-old North Park Road active life with a positive outlook.
Grace swims at least four days a week. Each session is two hours of laps or aquafit. She’s also part of a Sunday morning group of swimmers, all of have MS. They benefit from the temperature control of water, as one of the common beliefs is that elevated body heat will activate MS symptoms. The water of Crystal Pool is actually too cold for Grace, and she wears a wetsuit. Anyone who has experienced the wondrous joys putting on a neoprene cover-all can appreciate Grace’s ability to get in and out of hers eight times a week. Grace’s life changes were so profound, she self-published a book detailing her story. “My main goal is to let people know they can get better. It breaks my heart that people don’t want to hear they can get better, or know they can get better,” she says. The book goes into scathing detail about MS drugs, which can run $15,000 to $40,000 per year, and did little for her, she says. If anything, they delayed her symptoms. Harding now faces the same serious choices of how to treat MS while living up to his obligation as an NHL goaltender with a three year contract. Hopefully he can keep cool under all that hockey gear, and be one of the lucky ones who avoid the worst MS has to offer. - Travis Paterson is the Black Press regional sports reporter. sports@vicnews.com
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Hop to it Getting wet for charity, members of Victoria’s technology community jump into the the water at Fisherman’s Wharf during the annual Harbour Hop. The fifth annual Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) Food Bank Challenge saw executives gather donations from staff and friends who wanted to see company leaders get wet and to raise funds for the Mustard Seed. Don Denton/News staff
LETTERS Many issues in byelection, not just sewage treatment Re: Pro-treatment candidate outvoted by others (Letters, Nov. 30) Writer Ron Johnson is what I would call a cherry picker – someone who will pick any minuscule detail and exploit it to the max to try to make a case for a weak position. He claims that the Victoria byelection was a referendum on secondary sewage treatment, and that more electors voted against it but their votes were split between the five unsuccessful candidates. Sorry Mr. Johnson, it was not a single issue byelection. Both the Green Party candidate and the NDP talked about the homelessness issue and the need for a national housing strategy. Anyone in Victoria would have to be living under a rock to not know the city has a homelessness problem and that many more people are one paycheque away from joining the homeless. There are no doubt lots of people angry at Stephen Harper for his recent changes to Old Age Security. You would also be hard pressed to miss the massive opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline and business dealings with China, with its poor human rights record. The Green Party campaigned on the
byelection advantage that people can vote for who they feel should win, not vote strategically. But no, Mr. Johnson argues, voters ignored all these other issues and voted based on who was for, or against, building a secondary sewage treatment facility. What about the 56 per cent of eligible voters who didn’t even bother to get to the polls at all on Nov. 26? Despite what Ron Johnson states in his letter, sewage treatment in Victoria did not become a national issue. The whole darn country is not concerned with issues here. Nobody in Medicine Hat, Alta. or Killaloe, Ont. or Saint John, N.B. are losing any sleep fretting over whether the treatment centre is built or what it will cost. Andre Mollon Langford
Financial plan lacking for sewage project Ten of 14 members on the Capital Regional District’s sewage committee are itching to push taxpayers into a huge financial black hole with the CRD’s treatment project, despite the lack of a sensible, conservative financial strategy. B.C. promises to pay its one-third share of the $783-billion cost when the project is finished – after the CRD proves it
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works – and after the federal government contributes its one-third share. CRD taxpayers will cover the other third, plus any cost overruns. The province and feds haven’t signed anything that guarantees their conditional promises. But don’t worry, politicians never go back on their word, do they? And government projects never go over budget, do they? The proposed system’s effective life is 20 years, give or take. Components such as the concrete should last a long time, unlike other components such as the capacity. The technology could well be obsolete before the plant is complete and the benefits are nil. If we’re stuck with high cost overruns, reneged promises, operating costs and interest, the potential financial drain on CRD taxpayers could cripple the local economy. The sewage committee’s legacy could be skyrocketing property taxes and utility bills, negatively impacted property values and a higher cost of living, potentially causing people to move out of the region. Approving the project without an appropriate financial plan is beyond poor judgment. It’s irresponsible, dangerous, high risk and grossly negligent. Nine days ago, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty forecast higher federal deficits
that put election promises in doubt. A week later, he pledged more cash for Victoria, noting that the Building Canada Fund doesn’t expire until 2014. But promises aren’t worth squat. The CRD can hope for the best, but should provide for the worst by signing sewage-water-tight financial agreements with B.C. and the feds before going a step further. Financial plans B, C and D would help, too. Norman Clark Victoria
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“They take this program because it’s where they want to go,” Aris said. “I’m training them so that they have the skills to step out into the restaurant industry and not just work in fast food.” His passion seems infectious as his 16 students scurry from station to station in the cafeteria kitchen, pulling baked cookies from the oven, washing pans and adding flour to a dough mixer. “Having my trade and my red seal, I knew this is where I wanted to be,” said the former Canoe Brewpub chef. His goal is to restructure the courses so that they better conform to the provincially certified ACE-IT program, which allows dual credit courses for high school students looking to pursue a trade apprenticeship. Only three other schools in Greater Victoria – Stelly’s, Spectrum and Edward Milne – offer the culinary program, which begins in Grade 10 and expands in Grades 11 and 12. The half-day courses include theory, cafeteria training and cook training. “When you first step in (to the kitchen), you have no idea what to do,” Lecky-Harris said. “You don’t know how to hold or sharpen a knife, (the) sauces that you need to know how to make and which spices go together, things like that.” While he did quite well in other trades classes such as woodworking and metal working, he said the
creativity of culinary arts is most appealing. “I like the way you can make it taste, make it look,” he said. Aris couldn’t say how many of his 16 current students will go on to be chefs, but hopes the program will benefit from his dedication to his new line of work. “This program has gone through numerous instructors in the last 10 years, so there’s been no continuity,” he said. “It’s a process to restructure how things work.” It may not take as long as he thinks. Like any good teacher, he’s energized when he sees his students succeed, and already he has examples to draw upon. Last spring, Aris helped two former students make a gingerbread house for the Royal Conservatory of Music’s annual fundraiser. “It was auctioned off and it ended up going for $475 at the auction,” he said. “You should have seen the look on their faces.” dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Tara Paterson’s news made her mother “burst into tears.” She couldn’t believe her daughter was a Rhodes Scholar. The 23-year-old University of Victoria student has paved her way to the University of Oxford in the U.K. by winning the oldest international scholarship in the world. “I think this is an incredible opportunity,” said Paterson, who hails from Winnipeg. “This is the ability to study at one of the leading universities in the world with students from all over the world.” Through a gruelling application and interview process, Paterson beat out top students from other universities across the province before securing the scholarship on Nov. 24. As the Rhodes Scholar for B.C., Paterson will joins 10 other Canadians at Oxford. “Financially there is no way I could go to Oxford if it wasn’t for this scholarship,” Paterson said. “I never expected to get it.” Paterson, a double major in women’s studies and political science, will graduate next June. She is credited with not only being a brilliant thinker, but also a committed volunteer, leader and social activist. “We are extremely proud of Tara Paterson. She possesses the qualities of a Rhodes scholar – outstanding academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service,” said UVic president David Turpin. The honour has changed her life in many ways, such as cancelling plans for a summer job, as the award includes flights, accommodations, living expenses and a stipend for two years, valued at more than $100,000. Looking back on her time in UVic, she has advice for the young students who hope to follow her path. “You have to do what you love and take risks,” Paterson said. “I started to do well in university when when I found subjects I was passionate about.” reporter@vicnews.com
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Esquimalt beefs up social media presence The Township of Esquimalt has made a tardy entry into the world of social media, launching a Twitter account and highlighting its use of other channels. Following through on a strategic
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nel have been active for months, but Twitter (@EsquimaltBC) is a new venture for staff. “Over time, we will have a small team of social media publishers from various departments posting
to, and monitoring, these pages,” spokesman Ritchie Morrison said. Esquimalt recently launched a mobile version of its website, esquimalt.ca, and is working on refreshing the corporate website.
Several councillors already use Twitter, including Mayor Barb Desjardins (@BarbDesjardins), Meagan Brame (@SaxePointDC) and Dave Hodgins (@CouncillorDave). dpalmer@vicnews.com
Desjardins offers kudos during annual address Mayor Barb Desjardins used her annual mayoral address to Esquimalt council Monday to praise the township for coming together and honouring its past during this year’s centennial celebrations. “It’s a role Esquimalt has taken very seriously, whether with First Nations, the army, Navy, its people,” she said. Public consultation on the budget and council’s strategic priorities will likely begin in January, she added. Desjardins called the policing framework agreement with Victoria Police Department a “framework for greater (regional) amalgamation of policing, if we get it right.” Among appointments to the Capital Regional District, the mayor will continue to represent Esquimalt on the high-profile liquid waste management committee and committee of the whole. Council also supported a letter from Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen to CRD chair Geoff Young regarding the region’s $783-million secondary sewage treatment project. The letter calls for a comparative environmental impact assessment of the current and proposed processes for disposing of liquid waste before the CRD plans are finalized. It will be voted on at an upcoming CRD committee of the whole meeting. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Uplands tourney makes a difference Royal Jubilee Hospital a model for cardiac care Tim Collins News staff
For 35 years the Uplands Golf Club Heart Tournament has been an example of how a dedicated group of people can make a difference in a community. The annual tournament supports the cardiac care unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital and has raised $1.94-million since it was first held in 1977. “Proceeds from the tournament have gone to support the purchase of vital cardiac care equipment,” said club general manager John Matthews. “They have one of the finest units in the country at Royal Jubilee, and I like to think that we’ve helped to make it that way.” The club recently presented the Victoria Hospitals Foundation with a cheque for $140,000 from this year’s event. Susan Gee, director of communications for the foundation, said the committee has developed strong relationships with surgeons and other staff on the unit over the years. “They consult with the surgeons and staff to learn what equipment is needed, then go
Ian Barrodale out and get it done,” she said. Money raised this year willhelp cover the cost of three cell savers – vital heart surgery equipment. In previous years the tournament has provided for the purchase of everything from cardiac care beds to cardiac monitors and ECG machines. Some tournament committee members have personal reasons to appreciate the quality of care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Ian Barrodale, now 73, has participated in the Heart Tournament since its inception. A healthy and active person, he began to experience increasing shortness of breath about five years ago. He was diagnosed with a failing aortic valve and was admitted to Royal Jubilee, where he had a valve replacement and triple bypass surgery.
The operation was a success. Barrodale was discharged and took part in a three-month rehabilitation program. This May he was forced to have a second valve replacement. “That second operation took six hours and the level of expertise of the doctors there undoubtably saved my life,” he said. Barrodale and his wife were so grateful for the work of the staff at the Royal Jubilee that they made an additional contribution to the cause in 2012 by purchasing an oximeter for the cardiac care unit, a piece of equipment for which Barrodale’s doctor had expressed a need. “I will never regret working for and supporting this cause,” Barrodale said. “Surgeons come from all over the world to study here. I would never wish someone a heart experience, but if you’re going to have one, this is a good place to be.” The Royal Jubilee heart health unit is internationally recognized for its care of patients who are receiving treatment for heart attacks and those who have undergone open-heart surgery. Approximately 900 patients a year receive open-heart surgery at Royal Jubilee. More information on the Heart Tournament can be found at ugcheart.com. reporter@vicnews.com
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Friday, December 7, 2012 - VICTORIA
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Mike Delamont is a popular comedian that just happens to be from Victoria. See him conquer the McPherson Playhouse Dec. 12, becoming the first local comedian to play at this 98-year-old historical theatre. Delamont should knock the socks off the audience with his popular characters Carlo Rossi, Jimmy Peekaboo and God. For tickets go to rmts.bc.ca.
Diva’s diaries revealed Natalie North News staff
A beer bottle hurtles past your head, you’re heckled off stage and your income relies on landing a part in a cringe-worthy commercial. Life for a standup comedian can be brutal, but for everyone else, it’s hilarious. Comedian, actor, writer and producer Kirsten Van Ritzen hopes her fellow comics aren’t regularly dodging projectiles or the caustic outcries of drunken hecklers, but she knows the anecdotes in her debut book will hit particularly close to home for those with whom she shares the standup spotlight. The Comedy Diva Diaries, officially launched today, chronicles the struggles of a 29-year-old comedienne who imposes an ultimatum: get famous by her next birthday, or die trying. Van Ritzen makes it clear, that although she may share a hair colour and profession with the generally unlikeable protagonist Comedy Diva, the similarities end there. The career-obsessed narcissist’s diaries are a complete work of fiction, an outlet the performer first discovered while writing a satirical blog under the same name 10 years ago while living in Toronto. “I was going to a lot of auditions, going to improv and comedy shows and occasionally things go wrong,” Van Ritzen says. “The casting director says something mean
to you or the other actor blows their lines and you can’t say anything about it because that’s just career suicide. You have to be gracious and not even mention that you might have just made six-months rent on an American commercial for deli meat.” Diaries is a variation on old-style chick lit, but instead of following an “adorkable” character choose between men, learn some life lessons and walk down the aisle, it showcases an acid-tongued and unlikeable woman not fretting about men, but instead obsessing about her career path. “The fun of playing a character and writing as a character, is that you can say and do the things that you could never do in real life.” Van Ritzen, an adept character comic has taken on countless such roles over the years, perhaps most recognizably in Victoria for her work acting in and producing Sin City, a live improvised soap opera. Though she’s garnered much attention for her writing in 2012 – her play All My Day Jobs, which debuted at the 2011 Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, was selected for publication in an anthology of plays, had an excerpt published in a major national newspaper, and is currently being produced (selections) by a Winnipeg-based theatre company – penning The Comedy Diva Diaries has been a completely new challenge. “In live performance, you get that immediate feedback. People laugh or don’t laugh
– maybe cry if it’s a play. There’s something interesting about having written something that goes from my brain to my computer and now it’s printed in a permanent way, for other people to read.” Van Ritzen humbly labels the work “fluffy commercial genre entertainment” – yet it’s the product of support and encouragement from both her husband, author Ian Ferguson, and her brother-in-law, recent Giller Prize winner Will Ferguson, who provided feedback on an early draft of the book. “I still say I’m an actor first because I’m around people who are Don Denton/News staff real writers and that’s their craft and they’ve won amazing awards. Comedian and actor Kirsten Van Ritzen, with I’m not setting out to compete with John Dennis, the guitarist for Heckler’s house band Chunks of Fun, will launch her novel The any other writer in the world.” She’s too busy with her next set Comedy Diva Diaries tonight. of projects: co-producing a live television series for Aboriginal Peoples no appeal to me at all. I’d rather do small, Television Network; acting in Langham interesting projects that I care about with Court Theatre’s production of That Face; people that I like.” taking the stage in Sin City; and leading actVan Ritzen launches The Comedy Diva ing and comedy classes. For Van Ritzen, Diaries, tonight (Dec. 7) at the Ramada Vicnone of those endeavours have involved toria, 123 Gorge Rd. E. Van Ritzen will read ultimatums. excerpts from her book, between perfor“I never set out to pursue fame or for- mances by some of her favourite local comtune,” she says. “Fortune would be awe- ics. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, some if it came my way, but the idea of with book sales for $15 (cash only). being chased by paparazzi has absolutely nnorth@saanichnews.com
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The show must go on, say Players Devon MacKenzie News staff
The Peninsula Players are grieving the loss of a key member of their organization. Dick Mells, who wrote the Players’ latest production, the Christmas pantomime Cinderella, died Nov. 11 after he suffered a fatal heart attack while setting up for a rehearsal. “He contributed a great deal to this community and he will be greatly missed,” said producer Glen Brown. Mells is survived his by his wife, Alison, and their two sons, Warrick and Rory. Mells was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand where he took a teaching degree, later completing his formal education at Harvard University. He immigrated to Canada in the 1960s and spent most of his time in Alberta. Mells left teaching soon after his arrival in Canada and became a theatre director in Lethbridge and Fort McMurray, directing more than 100 plays during his working life and twice directing the opening ceremonies for the Canada Games. “He even founded a theatre in Lethbridge which recently celebrated it’s 30th anniversary at which he was a guest of honour,” added Brown, noting that during his years in Alberta, Mells also wrote, danced, acted and lectured. Mells moved to Sidney with his wife about seven years ago and immediately became involved with the Peninsula Players. “Many members came to know Dick through his involvement in several shows, mostly as director but also as a writer, producer, actor and member
of the executive,” said Brown. “He was kind of the driving force behind the revival of the Peninsula Players and he brought a whole new level of theatre to the community.” Even with the loss of one of their key members and the show’s writer, the Peninsula Players are pressing on to present their production of Cinderella later this month. The Peninsula Players pantomime tradition was started by Mells, and Brown said the group is looking forward to doing the show justice in memory of Mells. “He was quite proud of Cinderella and
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Victoria shop unveils ultra high-definition TV in time for Christmas Don Descoteau News staff
The state of the art in television technology was on display at one of Victoria’s longeststanding electronics dealers Friday. Dreamers and videophiles alike gathered around the Sony XBR84X900 ultra high definition TV at Atlas Audio Video Unlimited, the outlet chosen by Sony to unveil this wonder of science and engineering in Canada. Atlas marketing manager Austin Mayo described the picture on this TV as simply the best available right now to the consumer. “One of the most common things with wall TVs is people stand point blank to it and say ‘I can see all the (pixel) dot crawl,’” Mayo said. He equated that to pressing one’s ear against the tweeter in a home stereo speaker, then saying the speaker sounds tinny.
“You walk up to (this TV) and look at it on the 4K material and you’re hard-pressed to find a pixel.” This model is estimated to be four times the picture resolution than regular HD TVs, meaning viewers can sit close to the screen, and at any angle, without any loss of picture clarity. Being selected as the Canadian store to unveil the new product by Sony showed great faith in the store’s reputation. It didn’t hurt that Atlas already has more than one preorder in the bag for the $25,000 TV. “We’re just absolutely pleased that they picked us,” Mayo said. “But really, at the end of the day this is all about the product and pushing the boundaries of our business.” Daniel Palmer/News staff To find out more details on the Sony Atlas Audio Video Unlimited staffer Doug Shea demonstrates the size of the XBR84X900, visit atlasavu.ca. new Sony 84-inch super high-definition TV at its unveiling Friday. editor@vicnews.com
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SPORTS Stock rising for Fitzgeralds Game night
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hoped to reunite for their hometown Alberni Bulldogs, but Bestwick, then the GM-coach of the Nanaimo Clippers, beat Alberni to it. Tough to blame Alberni. The Grizzlies too, took a pass, as former GM Jackson Penney had the trio out to prospects camp as 16-year-olds. To be fair, nobody was cracking that 2008-09 Grizzlies’ RBC Cup roster without serious pedigree. But it’s Bestwick who’s looking genius now, having fished the triplets out of Prince George this off-season. Bestwick has woven a top contender out of a basement dwelling team, thanks in part to the Fitzgeralds’ breakout season.
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The evolution of the Fitzgerald triplets has hit the next stage as they look to be NCAA bound for 2014, if not 2013. That’s almost a given now as Myles, Leo and Gerry have proved themselves as one of the top lines in the BCHL, carrying the Victoria Grizzlies (17-8-2) to the top of the Island division so far this season. They lead the team in scoring: Myles with 10 goals, 28 points; Leo with 13 goals, 24 points, in 25 games; and Gerry with 13 goals, 23 points, in 27 games. They’ve also combined for seven game winning goals, and carry the added responsibility of playing against the league’s top lines on a regular basis. If any BCHL players stand to benefit from the expanded ice surface common in NCAA rinks, it’s these three. But there’s a bit of a snag. Word has it only one of the triplets meets the required GPA to be an NCAA Div. I athlete, though all three can play NCAA Div. III. And naturally, all three would like to play together. “We’ve got Div. III offers on the table but we’re still hoping for a Div. I (package) deal,” said Leo, who recently separated himself from the other two, for a time, with an honourable Movember effort. The triplets are three of six brothers, and aren’t the same uniform person they get portrayed as. They also aren’t against splitting up to get the best possible NCAA scholarships. But as long as they have a spot together in a
Earning interest
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Victoria Grizzlies forward Gerry Fitzgerald tries to fend off Langley Rivermen Logan Smith at Bear Mountain Arena on Dec. 2. The Rivermen won 5-1. Div. I school, even the most premium NCAA program would have a tough time driving a wedge between the three to pry just one out. Consensus amongst most players is to jump on an NCAA Div. I offer, so the Fitzgeralds still have a few things to hammer out if that’s going to happen.
“SATs have to be written, and we’re working on that for now. There are a couple of Div. I schools are interested in getting all three of us,” Leo said. Depending on how things play out, this could be the triplets last season together. Though there’s a lot of it left, including the promise of a strong playoff run.
And the triplets are ready to lead the way, having become the players Grizz head coach and general manager Bill Bestwick recognized three years ago. Back in 2009-10, the three were playing in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, Gerry with the Peninsula Panthers and Myles and Leo with the Oceanside Generals. They had
The BCHL’s showcase weekend, held in Chilliwack in September, brought increased NCAA Div. III interest for the players. Because Div. III schools have smaller budgets than their Div. I counterparts they tend not to scout in person. But thanks to the BCHL’s ingenuity, the showcase has helped remedy that. Five Grizzlies are committed to NCAA scholarships, Nolan DeJong (University of Michigan), D.J. Jones (West Point), Brady Rouleau (Quinnipiac University), Garrett Skrbich (Princeton University) to Div. I, and Brett Hartskamp (Marian College) to Div. III. Grizzlies in line to crack win NCAA Div. I scholarships are youngsters Mitch Meek and Dante Hahn, who will likely remain in the BCHL for one more season. Defenceman Jaden Schmeisser, a former Saanich Brave, is also in that mix. Twenty-year-old David Mazurek is hoping to secure a CIS deal. sports@vicnews.com
All or nothing as Braves set sights on championship Travis Paterson News staff
Coach Brad Cook and the Saanich Braves are not losing sight of the fact this is their year. The Braves (19-4-1) went 7-1-1 in November and are the second-ranked team in B.C. behind the Victoria Cougars (25-1-1). There have been some great seasons in the Braves’ 45-year history, and this could be one of their biggest, as they try to win their first Island championship since 1996. “We try not to lose sight of the fact that we’re in a developmental league,” Cook said. “We try to roll four lines consistently, to give younger guys a chance to fail (so they can learn), chances on the powerplay and penalty kill, and chances to face other team’s top players. “But if there’s ever a year that we’re going
to look beyond that, this is it.” Two weeks ago the Braves served notice to the rest of the province as the first team to take the Cougars out in regulation with a 3-1 win. One of the biggest reasons for success this year is the team’s depth. There have been promising seasons from the Braves in recent years but for the first time the team is not being slowed by injuries. Recruiting has changed for the Braves, as word of the team’s success has reached dressing rooms around the province. The biggest piece added in the offseason was Josh Gray, a Gibsons native who once played for Osoyoos in the Kootenay junior B league.
Gray finished last season with 17 points in 14 games for the Texas Brahmas of the USHL, and has no regrets about the decision to leave the NCAA-feeder league for the Braves. “It was pretty rough down there, a little different, and it was great weather, but I’m pretty happy here,” said the 6-foot-3, 205 lbs. winger. Gray, 20, has gelled with captain Ty Jones (26 goals, 55 points in 22 games) on the top line, scoring 19 goals and 21 assists in 24 games. “(Gray) brings a really calming presence in the dressing room, and a big physical presence on the ice,” Cook said. “He’s been to the Cyclone Taylor Cup (B.C. championship), the kind of player you want when you’re going to make a run at the playoffs.”
The additions continue for the Braves. Nolan Kinney, another 6-foot-3, 200-lbs. winger, has played two games since coming over from the Kerry Park Islanders. Last week Chad Roorda returned to the Braves after two seasons playing junior A. His arrival on the blue line is perfect timing as he is desperately needed to help fill in with injuries to defencemen Jordan Groenhyde, Brandon Parmar, Tom Dakers and Andrew White, a forward who also succombed to injury while playing defence. And it gets better, as the Braves won the Max Mois sweepstakes on Monday, acquiring the leading scorer of the Westshore Wolves. “Max was coveted by other teams and said he wanted to come to us,” said Braves general manager Norm Kelly. “It shows we’re committed to going all the way this year.” sports@vicnews.com
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Victoria to host WCL All-Star game The expansion Victoria HarbourCats baseball team will host the 2013 West Coast League All-Star Game as part of the team’s inaugural season. The exact date of the game will be announced soon, and is expected to be held the week of July 22. “Victoria was an easy choice,” said WCL President Ken Wilson. “Victoria is now the largest market city in the league, a city with a rich baseball tradition, great fan base and strong minor baseball and softball community.” A home-run derby will also be part of the All-Star Game, which will be played at the HarbourCats’ home field of Royal Athletic Park. The WCL is an amateur status league made up of college and university baseball players. It runs the first week of June to mid-August, with 27 home games and 27 away games. Medford, Ore., was also awarded an expansion team for the 2013 WCL season. sports@vicnews.com
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help tomorrow’s families today – leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca
LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Holiday Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891
SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
TWIN SIZE bunk beds, Canwood Alpine solid lodgepole pine wood, with 5 “ foam mattresses and matching 7 drawer solid lodgepole pine chest. Like new. Used maybe 10 times for our visiting grandchildren. Paid $1125.00. Asking $600. (250)658-4242.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CRAFT FAIRS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & LUNCHEON Knox Presbyterian Church 2964 Richmond Rd, Victoria
Sat Dec. 8, 10am-3pm Lunch served 11am-2pm Lunch: adult - $7. children under 12 - $3.
MERCHANTS! BUSINESSES! ENTREPRENEURS! Major European 10 yr old successful company soon to launch major media campaign in Canada/US. Looking for partners to capitalize on market opening. For more info: 250-592-3455, 250-507-1310.
HELP WANTED
COAST SALISH NATIVE ART SHOW & SALE Saturday Dec 8, 10am-6pm TSAWOUT RECREATION CENTRE 7728 Tetayut Road, Saanichton, BC. (250)665-6133
LAST CALL FOR SWEATSHIRTS BY RUTH $15-$30, Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-4pm, Esq Rec Centre. INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business.
Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca
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and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca
PERSONALS STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 Johnson St., Victoria. 250-3836623 steamworksvictoria.com
LOST AND FOUND FOUND: LARGE wrist watch, Pharmasave Drug store (Victoria). Call (250)595-1949.
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AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1408 today for an interview. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience •Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers •Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers •Off Highway Logging Truck Driver •Grapple Yarder Operators • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.
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
GARAGE SALES
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
N. SAANICH (Dean Park) 8828 Forest Park Dr., Sat & Sun, Dec. 8 & 9, 9am-5pm. (TOY SALE). Great Christmas gifts. Boxed diecast trucks, lowbeds, dumps, mixers, various scales, diecast cars & plastic kits, vintage tin cars/trucks. Automobilia signs, literature.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scooter with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, ag holder and canopy. Like new, always kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
TOOLS RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo. Call (250)598-6203.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
FRIENDLY FRANK 25� TOSHIBA at screen TV, $25 obo. Call 250-381-7774 (evenings).
10353 DEVLIN Plc, Sidney. Rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg. fam room, private treed lot. Call 250-655-1499 or view w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 or mls #316102
2 OIL HEATERS, $45 obo. Soccer table, $30. Ceramic heater, $20. (250)382-6892. BALL ROOM dance shoes, ladies size 8, black & silver, $40/each. Call 250-592-5644. EVENING VELVET coat, (brand new), black, size large. $90 obo. Call (778)440-6628. LARGE BIRD cage in good shape. $15. (250)595-5734. MEDIUM SIZED garbage can on wheels, good condition, $12. Call (250)656-1640. RUSSIAN BOOT polish, army shoulder bag, set of K-Nex, $20/each. (778)265-1615.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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FURNITURE
WANT QUALITY Drywall work? Superb, excellent, exp’d. Call Arno 250-656-7622
7 PIECE bedroom set, 9 drawer dresser w/lovely framed mirror. Pair of 2 drawer night stands, 3 piece queen brass bed, excellent condition. $450 obo without bed $350 obo. Call (250)727-7741.
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BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18�Dx50�Wx79�H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.
SINGLE WIDE MOBILE in Lannon Creek #60, $30,000 250-642-7189
ROUND LIGHT Oak dining room table and 4 chairs, very good condition, $285. Call (250)652-8549.
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$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CHINESE CARPET- 12’x9’. Beautiful condition, dark blue background. $1,400. Call (250)208-2642. HEAVY DUTY sewing machine, “Artisan 618-1SC�, as new with rolling adjustable table, light & attachments. $1000 obo. (250)384-2976. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291
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1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, ďŹ rewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. Call 250-478-9231.
CONDO IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION FOR SALE designed for age 55+ group and comes with services. Excellent location near the Inner Harbour, Legislature, shopping etc. Will consider a rental lease also on this bright, homey, residence. Call Tony Joe-RE/MAX Camosun 250.370.7788 for more info & pictures. see: w/s http://www. tonyjoe.com/ OAK BAY Junction: Jan. 1st. 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ building. $850. Heat, h/w incl. N/P. Share purchase required. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593. JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm Condo, 2 bath, good location, beautiful kitchen, NS/NP, prkg avail. $1350. 250-361-9540.
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SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $900. Short/long term. 250-656-8080
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HOMES FOR RENT TILLICUM: LARGE 3 bdrm, den, 2 bath. W/D, D/W, large fenced yard. Ample parking. Close to bus routes and shopping. Quiet street. N/S. $1700 + util’s. Call (250)418-0252.
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COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915.
1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384
GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo
To view call 250-642-1900 JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $795+ utils. NS/NP. Avail Jan 1. (778)430-2116.
LANGFORD 2-BDRM. W/D, New paint, bathroom & wood stove. Private, own entrance, parking, shared hydro. $800. /mo. Avail now. (250)479-0432 UVIC AREA, 2 bdrm, $1050 mo incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.
TOWNHOUSES
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail Feb. 1st. Call 250-217-4060.
WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 well trained cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking distance to Wishart school in Colwood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-208-0386 and leave message.
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
1 bdrm. from $865/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605.
1977 CADILLAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $2000. obo. Please call (250)477-7076.
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858-5865 MARINE BOATS BOATHOUSE FOR SALE, 27x10’ interior dimension, power, lighting, pigeon proof, taller than other boat houses. Below cost at $15,000. Call 250-656-6136.
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2009 PONTIAC G5- $14,500. Air conditioned, electric windows, 4 new tires/2 spare. 45,000 km. 2 year warranty left. Call (250)360-0892.
1993 BAYLINER Classic 2452. In excellent condition. Head, galley, canopy, 9.9hp 4-stroke Yamaha. Dinghy & extras. $17,000. (no trailer). Call 250-656-6136.
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1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588.
1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200. Alan, (778)426-3487.
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ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. $690. NS/NP. Avail now. Call (250)884-6790
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SUITES, UPPER
SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.
ROYAL OAK. Bright 1 bdrm. Large deck, storage, parking. Utils incld. NS/NP. $850./mo. Jan. 1st. (250)652-7729.
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GORGE-HARRIET. Quiet, large 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incl’d. N/S, N/P, $735/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).
LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St. MAYFAIR MALL, 1 bdrm, 1 bath Condo, 3 appls, N/S, N/P, prkg incl’d, bike storage, $898, avail Jan. 1st. 250-361-9540.
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DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups.
SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
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.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
ELECTRICAL
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CARPET INSTALLATION
250-361-6193- NO job too Small or too Large! We do it all. Visa ok. Reasonable rates. (250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.
MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
CLEANING SERVICES
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278. NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903.
CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999.
CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP? Hedge need a haircut? Tree need a trim? Call Michael at (250)588-9367. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
WRIGHT MOVING. $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
SAFEWAY PAINTING
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
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Friday, December 7, 2012 - VICTORIA
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Dec.6 - 12
1125 Caledonia Ave, $449,850
1054 Colville, $539,900
1213 Maywood, $479,900
841 Mann Ave, $465,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gina Sundberg, 250-812-4999
Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Saturday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
pg. 8
pg. 6
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955
pg. 8
pg. 5
Saturday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882
1206-620 Toronto, $325,000 Saturday 11-12:30 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911
pg. 7
pg. 10
4-4305 Maltwood, $449,000
pg. 6
pg. 2
4038 Cumberland, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124
pg. 8
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-744-3301 pg. 19
pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 9
pg. 3
pg. 3
Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
pg. 3
pg. 1
pg. 3
Thursday - Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum 250 477-1100
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Ltd Sean Thomas 250 896-5478
20-675 Superior, $599,800 Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard 250 744-0844
3146 Glen Lake, $775,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950 pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
pg. 3
pg. 15
978 Rattanwood, $319,900
36 Maddock W, $445,000
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 14
963 McCallum Rd, $419,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921
pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 14
463 Avery, $389,900 pg. 19
pg. 10
9710 Fifth St, $614,500
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301
pg. 9
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 15
309-825 Goldstream, $239,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 11
1677 Texada, $799,000
4030/4040 Borden St, $299,900 pg. 9
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
pg. 7
3435 Lovat, $464,900 pg. 5
Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 14
954 Walfred Rd, $239,900
Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 3
Saturday & Sunday 1-5 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
867 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900
7161 West Saanich, $269,900 pg. 10
4911 Cordova Bay, $1,085,000 pg. 10
pg. 12
4035 Cumberland Rd, $524,900
Friday - Monday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626
pg. 5
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 15
pg. 17
349 Lampson, $729,000 Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
pg. 9
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
pg. 11
pg. 1
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100
10397 Allbay, $1,079,000
2287 Setchfield Ave, $570,000
Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 3
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333
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pg. 14
pg. 1
210-4535 Viewmont Ave, $249,900
114-3962 Cedar Hill Rd Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
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Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
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8930 Tumbo Pl.
4030/4040 Borden St, $299,900
613 Sturdee, $429,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-384-8124
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311-1620 Mckenzie Ave.
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
101-1235 Johnson St
Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
813 Summerwood, $1,074,500
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
733A Humboldt Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715
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Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 15
pg. 11
3290 Maplewood, $495,000 2151 Burnside Rd West
1494 Fairfield, $$299,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248
2644 Crystalview, $608,000
1213 Cumberland, $524,500
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291
828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
pg. 11
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448
206-1148 Goodwin, $319,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800
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390 Wale, $375,000
495 Goward, $649,900
4022 Hessington, $549,000
Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100
403-1204 Fairfield, $569,900 Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. Ole Schmidt, 250-383-7100
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
2413 Oakville, $552,400
4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900
pg. 8
604-420 Linden, $429,900
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pg. 7
110 Beach, $819,000 Sunday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
pg. 11
930 Tuxedo, $649,900
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
999 Carolwood, $619,000
56-118 Aldersmith, $474,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
809 Piermont, $949,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
405-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $459,900
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
206-1505 Church, $169,900
982 Mckenzie, $324,900 pg. 3
107-9630 North Park, $224,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 10
770 Claremont, $749,000
1214 May, $539,000 Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
102-2733 Peatt Rd, $359,900
3300 Whittier Ave, $473,000
4224 Panorama, $599,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250-478-9600
307-120 Douglas, $439,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106
D-349 Foul Bay Rd, $475,000 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
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3-833 Princess, $399,900 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 8
2-2538 Fifth, $424,900 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 3
1687 Brousson, $539,000
102-415 Linden, $259,900 pg. 8
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594 Bezanton Way, $269,000
15-1959 Kaltasin Rd, $29,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Michael Williams, 250-642-3240
pg. 5769260
pg. 15
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VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, December 7, 2012
Young woodworker a master of his craft Lambrick Park student creates a showpiece cedar canoe Edward Hill News staff
With its perfectly symmetrical curved strips of light and dark cedar, Rodrigo Pampin’s polished canoe looks professional – and pricey. And it would be at an outdoor recreation store. But the 17-year-old Lambrick Park student handcrafted the effectively flawless 16-foot canoe from long old-growth cedar two-by-fours, a feat that is exceptionally rare, said Roger Conrod, a woodworking teacher with 37 years under his belt. “I’ve had a lot of good students, but never a student so meticulous and who worked to such fine detail,” said Conrod, who is head of technical education at Lambrick. “It’s really unusual in this day and age to see a student put in the time to achieve that level of detail.” Pampin started working on the cedar-strip canoe about 13 months ago, machining precise grooves into each of the 60 boards at school, and joining them together at home. Lambrick simply didn’t have the space for such a large project. “For a couple of years I wanted to make a boat,” Pampin said. “I mainly worked on it after school and on weekends. I worked on it a lot.” The soft-spoken Grade 12 student finished his masterpiece in October, including a paddle from leftover cedar, and has since tested its seaworthiness at Durrance and Thetis lakes. “It was nice to see it not sink, and it handles quite nicely,” Pampin said smiling. “I haven’t done a lot of canoeing but I like how it felt on the water.” Conrod said it’s difficult to overstate the quality of work, especially from a student with about three years of woodworking experience, all at Lambrick.
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Lambrick Park secondary Grade 12 student Rodrigo Pampin polishes a cedar canoe he singlehandedly fashioned over the past year. His teacher, Roger Conrod, said the 17-year-old’s craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail is extremely rare for someone his age. The teacher himself had bought the fine-grain oldgrowth years ago, and it had sat idle in the woodworking shop until Pampin’s project. “Since I’ve been teaching I’ve seen perhaps 10 or 11 students of this calibre. This level of detail separates the men from the boys, or the apprentice from the master craftsman,” Conrod said.
“It’s such a marvelous job. It’s symmetrical all the way through. It’s exactly what this type of fine wood should be used for.” Pampin isn’t sure what his next project will be, although he plans to make one more paddle for the canoe. For his passengers, that means no more free rides on the lake. editor@saanichnews.com
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Teen girl grabbed, friend stabbed in abduction attempt Victim escapes from van after friend intervenes Kyle Slavin News staff
Saanich police are crediting a 17-year-old girl for helping foil a frightening abduction attempt that could've ended much worse for her friend, the targeted victim. A man is in police custody facing charges of abduction and assault. Multiple 911 calls from the 1700block of De Sousa Pl. came in around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, with witnesses reporting they could hear a female screaming. One person who heard the
screams, a 17-year-old girl who lives on De Sousa Place, came out to find her friend, also 17, being dragged into a white U-Haul van parked in the driveway. She confronted the suspect, who lashed out at her with an unknown weapon, resulting in lacerations. The victim managed to escape from the van as the other girl intervened, said Sgt. Dean Jantzen with Saanich police. “We believe that the direct actions of (the friend) really assisted with allowing the initial victim to escape the vehicle before it took off.” The suspect fled in the van, described as a white 2012 Ford Econoline with distinct U-Haul advertising on the sides. The licence plate number was also
provided by witnesses. One officer en route to the scene spotted a white van on Fairburn Drive speeding toward him. “The (driver) actually altered course and at one point actually appeared to intend to strike the police vehicle,” Jantzen said. “The patrol officer was luckily able to avoid contact, but had to take evasive action.” The suspect made a couple of quick turns before the officer could turn around, and evaded capture. Later that evening, officers went block-by-block, driveway-by-driveway in Gordon Head, Jantzen said, in an attempt to locate the U-Haul van. It was found abandoned behind the Maria Montessori Academy in
the 1800-block of Fairburn Dr. Saanich police, with the assistance of Victoria police, contacted U-Haul and identified a potential suspect through the vehicle rental papers. Officers arrested the suspect, a 34-year-old Saanich man at 10:45 p.m. He was on foot near Cedar Hill Road and Hillside Avenue, about six kilometres from the abandoned vehicle. Police won’t say how they found the suspect. Jantzen said the investigation remains in its early stages, but it appears the suspect targeted his victim for abduction. “The working belief right now of our investigators is this is likely specific and targeted. We just don’t understand the why,” Jantzen said.
The victim was not physically injured, but is traumatized. Her friend who intervened was taken to hospital to receive stitches, but was released soon after. Both girls are exchange students from Asia. A search warrant was executed on the U-Haul vehicle Tuesday afternoon and police expected to execute a search warrant on the suspect’s home on Wednesday. CFAX news reported the suspect as Kian Chang, who is charged with attempted kidnapping, disguise with intent, assault and assault with a weapon. He was expected to appear in court on Thursday. Watch vicnews.com for updates. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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If your idea of fun is getting bundled up, packing a container full of hot chocolate and watching some favourite holiday films outdoors, the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa has the answer. Starlight Cinema returned to the the waterfront hotel earlier this week with screenings of Miracle on 34th Street and White Christmas. Every Tuesday and Wednesday before Christmas Day, movies will be projected onto a screen on the water-
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VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, December 7, 2012
Community rallies around Victoria teen Justin Plunkett’s bucket list contains ‘whatever he wants to do today’ Roszan Holmen News staff
It’s just a short stay, but for the Plunkett family, three days in Disneyland represents some fun time away together – and one item checked off son Justin’s bucket list. These days, the 17 year old makes frequent trips to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, and Justin’s sisters have been missing him, said a close family member, Andrea Rempel. Just two months ago, life was normal for Justin. He was working to catch up with his graduating class, after losing a year of school to cancer treatment. On Oct. 29, all his plans changed. He got the news his brain cancer had returned. He was initially diagnosed on Christmas Eve in 2010. After 30 sessions of radiation and nine months of chemotherapy, Justin was declared cancer-free in September 2011. This time around, it’s not treatable. The goal is quality of life and comfort and the community has rallied around Justin’s bucket-list campaign.
It’s not a formal list, as such. “The bucket list is more ‘what do you want to do today?’ and he tells us and we do it,” Rempel said. “Realistically, at 17, who sits down to take the time to say, ‘before I die I want to do all of this?’” The day’s activity could be a shopping spree at Foot Locker or a day on the beach with his best friend. “It’s whatever strikes his fancy,” Rempel said. Today (Dec. 7) the Burnside Gorge Community Association is hosting a fundraiser to help the family cover the cost of travelling to Vancouver to visit Justin when he is in Vancouver. While he tires from taking medication, he is generally “really energetic,” Rempel said. “He’s happy-golucky and really easy-going and loves life, loves his friends, hanging out with his girlfriend and is really good with his family.” Last Saturday, his family threw him a big party, themed “LIVING life for Justin.” “Not sure if there was a dry eye after the awesomesauce power point presentation,” Justin’s mom, Colleen, wrote on his public Facebook page. “He is such a champ, just over 24 hours before he had been taken by ambulance to the hospital and was discharged hours before the party. He is tired now, but was all smiles last night.” rholmen@vicnews.com
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THROUGH DECEMBER 22 – Campus Auto Group is collecting non-perishable food items on behalf of the Victoria Mustard Seed. Help fill a vehicle at each of its four dealerships – any service customer who brings in a food donation during this campaign will receive a $5 discount for their service bill. DECEMBER 8 – Victoria Hyundai hosts a toy drive in support of CFAX Santas Anonymous. Bring an unwrapped toy and have your photo taken with Santa. Every donation gets an entry into a draw for a 52” big screen. DECEMBER 9 – Steve Copp Construction Winter Hornet Series Enduro, 1 p.m. start at Western Speedway. FMI: www.westernspeedway.net/ DECEMBER 12 – The Vancouver Island Mustang Association hosts its December monthly club meeting, at Jasmine’s Restaurant on the Old Island Highway in Colwood. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. DECEMBER 15 – Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition hosts its 15th annual Christmas Lights Ride, a 20km circle ride leaving from Fernwood Community Centre hall, 1240 Gladstone Ave., across from The Belfry, at 6:30 p.m. A new night route, viewing colourful Christmas lights displayed in the Fernwood/Fairfield area. Bike decorating encouraged; participants must wear helmets and bicycles must be in good mechanical condition with front and rear lights. Suggested donation $5. For more details, call the GVCC at 250-480-5155. DECEMBER 16 – Langford’s annual Festival of Lights Fire Truck Parade. FMI: www.cityoflangford.ca
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Famous super modified sprint car returned to racing form Veteran Vancouver track racer Ralph Monhay had already been inducted into the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society when he showed up for the ALYN EDWARDS annual induction CLASSIC ceremony this Fall. RIDES Now living in Spokane, Washington, he brought the ultimate trophy with him to display at the event. It was the restored super-modified sprint car that he had campaigned beginning 50 years ago. Number 33 was the local stock car with the most wins ever. Ralph Monhay set super-modified stock car track records at many speedway tracks around the Pacific Northwest, including tracks that no longer exist: False Creek in Vancouver, Haney Speedway, Langley Speedway, Western Speedway in Victoria along with tracks in Nanaimo, Williams Lake, Calgary, Terrace, Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton, Boise and Pocatello in Idaho, Umatilla, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah. The car was the second built for Monhay by Vancouver master mechanic Jim Marchant with sponsorship from Vancouver-based Intercity Express and Weldco. The sprint car was built with a lightweight and sturdy chrome moly frame and a fiberglass and aluminum body. It was initially powered by a full race flathead Ford V8 engine. The car was so advanced and well known for winning races that it was a feature on a float in the 1963 Pacific National Exhibition parade. The next year, Jim Marchant and his team repowered the sprint car with one of the first Ford 289 cubic inch Cobra high horsepower engines that were available. Once again, race car Number 33 dominated track racing in the Pacific Northwest with Ralph Monhay at the wheel. Monhay was the points leader when the Haney Speedway closed down mid-
season in 1964. He sold the car to devote his effort to racing in the Canadian American Modified Racing Association (CAMRA) circuit with a new offset race The stock car driven by Ralph Monhay goes airborne car. at Haney Speedway in 1962. Race car Number 33 went through several new owners in the subsequent decade before and his friends were regular spectators being parked in dry storage in 1974. at the Haney Speedway and had seen The story on how Ralph Monhay Ralph Monhay’s coupe winning races came to regain possession of the car he there many times. sold at the end of the 1964 racing season The EBay description read: “Vintage is a reflection on how well known the sprint car in dry storage since 1974. car once was. This was a record holding car and was Long-time Vancouver-area racing raced at many tracks throughout the buff and hot rodder Dave Dowler was northwest provinces and states. It has a cruising Ebay in 2003 when he spotted cyclone clutch, disc brakes on the front, an old race car being offered for sale torsion rear, headers, good tires and a that he thought he recognized. Dave’s Halibrand rear end; the engine, radiator dad, Ernie, had driven the tow truck at and flywheel are missing. This car has Burnaby’s original Digney Speedway great potential and could be running where Ralph Monhay began his stock Continued on Pg. B3 car racing career in the mid 1950s. Dave
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Subaru Global Design has won the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge competition after the presentation of its SHARC (Subaru Highway Automated Response Concept) vehicle. As a futuristic model for 24-hour highway monitoring, the SHARC provides protection and rapid emergency response solutions for Hawaii’s highway patrol.
This year’s Design Challenge theme, Highway Patrol Vehicle 2025, called upon premier automotive design studios to create the ultimate 2025 law enforcement patrol vehicle that supports the needs of dynamic urban environments. Six automotive design studios from BMW, General Motors, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Subaru showcased entries featuring cutting-edge vehicle designs with drone technology, land and air capabilities, electric vehicle systems and renewable resource-fueled vehicles
equipped with topographical scanners. With global collaboration among its design studios, the creative minds at Subaru developed the cuttingedge SHARC as an affordable and environmentally conscious highway patrol vehicle that meets Hawaii’s strict UltraGreen carbon-neutral environmental regulations. With visible trends in reduced highway patrol budgets worldwide, SHARC vehicles are powered by renewable energy and operate autonomously, eliminating the need for
a large full-time highway patrol staff. Entries were judged by multidiscipline design professionals who selected the winner based upon various factors including: consideration of future needs for advanced technology; speed and agility on future freeway systems; creativity of the solution; meeting the specific region’s mandated emission standards; and environmental sensitivity for maintenance and recyclability.
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At the Japan Car of the Year awards ceremony, Mazdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-new CX-5 posted 363 votes to win Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coveted Car of the Year prize. Surprisingly, the expected close battle between this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two most highly anticipated cars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mazdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CX-5 and the Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did not happen as the SUV from Hiroshima pulled away from the jointly developed GT86/BRZ sports car to triumph by some 45 votes. While the Toyota-Subaru sports car picked up 318 votes for its thrilling rear-wheel drive handling, high-revving boxer engine and reasonable price, it was the Mazda CX-5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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Graham Kia Victoria 2620 Government Street, Victoria, BC (250) 360-1111 Offer(s) available on select new 2012/2013 models through participating dealers to qualiďŹ ed customers who take delivery by January 2nd, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise speciďŹ ed). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and ďŹ nancing options also available. Â?Every eligible contestant will win (subject to correctly answering a skill-testing question) an Instant Win prize consisting of a discount in an amount from $1,000 to $10,000 towards the purchase or lease of any new 2012 or 2013 Kia vehicle. One Grand Prize consisting of a $25,000 cheque will be randomly awarded from among all eligible contestants at the conclusion of the contest. No purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license over the age of majority. Odds of winning a particular discount vary by prize and by region. See kia.ca or your participating Kia dealer for complete contest rules. 'â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Pay until Springâ&#x20AC;? on select new models (120-day payment deferral) applies to purchase ďŹ nancing on all 2013 Sorento models. No interest will accrue during the ďŹ rst 90 days of the ďŹ nance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. &Bi-weekly ďŹ nance payment (on approved credit) for new 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Sorento 3.5L LX V6 (SR75ED)/2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT (SP551D)/2012 Rondo LX with AC (RN750C) based on a selling price of $28,667/$31,267/$23,767/$22,767 is $157/$172/$130/$114 with an APR of 1.49%/1.49%/1.99%/0% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,053/$8,824/$6,606/$5,933 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,650, $1,000 Everybody Wins savings, $500/$500/$750/$1,000 loan savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. §Loan savings for 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Sorento 3.5L LX V6 (SR75ED)/2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT (SP551D)/2012 Rondo LX with AC (RN750C) is $500/$500/$750/$1,000 and is available on purchase ďŹ nancing only on approved credit. Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. UModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD (SR75XD)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX with Navigation (SP759D)/2012 Rondo EX V6 Luxury (RN75BC) is $43,045/$39,145/$28,945 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. °The BluetoothÂŽ wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ÂĽTrailer brakes must be equipped to achieve 3,500 lbs towing capacity. Ă&#x2C6;Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Sorento 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2012 Rondo 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on Transport Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia Canada is the official automotive sponsor of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada). KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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CAMPUS HONDA’S
Santa Surprise Sale 22,990
$
10 CR-V V EX EX 4WD
08 Acura TL
A Spotless Local Victoria CR-V! EX Model Adds Features Such As Sunroof, Power Driver’s Seat And Alloy Wheels! This particular CR-V has just 40,000 kms! Stk 12-0857A
Low kms, Leather, Sunroof, Gorgeous! Stk B4834
10 Ridgeline EX-L Locally Owned, Low kms, Loaded, One Owner, Many Finance Options Available, No Accidents Ever! Stk 13-0089
$
32,990
08 Honda Civic DX
60,000 kms, Auto, Local One Owner Car! Stk 12-0833A
11,990
$
12 Crosstour EX-L NAVI New Vehicle For Cash Purchase! Fully Loaded, All Options incl. Leather & Nav., Invigorating! Stk 12-0379
34,630
$
26,990
$
12 Hyundai Tucson GL FWD Just 15,000kms!! Like NEW!! Easy Finance!! Stk 12-0026A
19,990
$
As Much As
$
2250
for your trade
08 Chevy Uplander 7 Passenger, DVD Pkg., Low Mileage Stk B4824A
ON SITE FINANCING
11,990
9,990
$
03 Honda Accord EX-L
Leather Sunroof, Auto, Heated Seats, Low kms! Stk 12-0859A
10,990
$
08 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 2WD
V6, Auto, Air, Canopy, Financing Available!! Stk 12-0422A2
$
04 Nissan Sentra
One Local Victoria Owner! No accidents EVER! The perfect used car. Reliable, clean, and never been abused. Purchased new at our Nissan store. Stk 13-0047A
7,990
$
06 Honda Ridgeline EX-L Leather, Sunroof, 4WD, Local truck. Stk 12-0737A
$
18,990
08 Honda Fit DX Auto, Amazing Fuel Economy, Financing options available! Stk B4827
$
11,990
09 Jeep Wrangler X Rocky Mtn
06 Mazda 6 Sport GT
06 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD
12 Civic EX Coupe
Automatic, 4X4, Hardtop Low kms! Local Stk B4819A
Leather, Heated seats, Alloys. Stk 12-0598A
Leather, DVD, Heated seats, 4X4, Tow pkg!! Stk B4817
ONE OWNER from Vancouver Island, no accidents and shows just like new! Stk B4814
$
19,990
$10,990
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17,990
$
17,990
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250-382-2277 • www.CampusHonda.com 250-388-6921