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District of North Saanich is looking for someone or some group to take over the summer farm tours, page 13
Sidney’s Star Cinema has finally reached its fundraising goal — and now the real work begins, page 14
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Going my way Lobby group hopes Sidney traffic study isn’t shelved Steven Heywood News staff
A Sidney traffic and tourism advocacy group says the town should not shelve ideas in a recent traffic movement study to explore the possible benefits of making Beacon Avenue a two-way street. The Sidney Traffic Improvement Group (STIG) told the News Review this week that they have expanded their mandate to look at tourism research and marketing — with an eye at finding ways of attracting tourists to Sidney and then helping make sure issues such as one-way streets and a lack of sufficient directional signage do not drive them away. STIG and its chairman Denis Paquette formed late last year and had approached town council in January for a $25,000 grant to conduct tourist research and more direct information-gathering on what downtown businesses want (especially in terms Mervyn of making Beacon Avenue Loughera two-way route). Paquette, Goodey owner of the Sidney Waterfront Inn, has long lamented one-way traffic on Beacon as well as what he sees as a lack of signage to direct travellers into Sidney. The town has not granted STIG (made up of mostly local hotel owners) any cash and contracted Urban Systems to review traffic movement in the downtown core. Urban Systems’ report is now public on the town’s website and, in a nutshell, stated Sidney need not do anything significant to its traffic patterns for at least 10 years. PLEASE SEE: Traffic revision not warranted, page 5
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Owen Bains, 6, snuggles his new friend and autism assistance dog, Vermont at his family home in Central Saanich. Learn more about the duo on page 3.
North Saanich tax rate stays low Cost increases, controversial property assessments could still hit hard Steven Heywood News staff
North Saanich will once again have one of the lowest overall tax rates in the Greater Victoria region. At its March 18 budget committee
meeting, council approved a 1.62 per cent general tax rate hike for 2013. That’s lower than the district’s 2012 tax rate of 1.7 per cent — which was still the lowest among south Island municipalities. District staff had begun this year’s bud-
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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, March 22, 2013
Not your average boy and his dog Autism assistance dog will help Central Saanich boy with day to day tasks Devon MacKenzie News staff
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wen Bains, 6, sat in the living room of his family’s Central Saanich home petting a new furry friend. But his new canine companion isn’t your average family pet. Rather, the new addition to the family, a 16-month-old black lab named Vermont, is a specialized assistance dog who is trained to help Owen on a day to day basis. Owen suffers from autism. One of the family’s biggest challenges they face on a daily basis is the fact that Owen has a tendency to bolt. “It can happen in seconds,” explained Owen’s mother, Nicole. “Once I had my back turned for less than two minutes and he was out the door and almost all the way across our property and heading into the trees. It’s really scary.” The family home, which is lived in by Nicole, her husband and their three children, now features alarmed doors and the property is being fenced to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen again. But, she added, all the planning at home won’t prevent Owen from bolting in public. “And that’s where Vermont comes in. Once they are working together all the time, Owen will wear a tether around his waist to control the dog. But it will also work to keep Owen from bolting because if he becomes anxious and tries to run, Vermont is trained to lie down and stop him from going anywhere,” she explained. The family has had Vermont for two weeks and Nicole hopes to have the dog working with Owen in his day to day life within a few months. Within a year she hopes to have the assistance dog attend school with Owen regularly because she has already seen the calming influence the canine has on him. “It’s really amazing. Vermont has
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Owen and Vemont at home. The Bains family hopes to gradually introduce the pair to various places and people in the community as they work together. this calming influence on Owen, which is very important. Owen can get stressed out and has a lot of anxiety when he goes out in public and I’ve already noticed he’s calmer when Vermont is around,” said Nicole, adding that the dog gives him something completely separate to focus on. In the last two weeks of having the assistance dog in the home, Nicole said Owen, who was diagnosed on the high end of the autism spectrum before he turned three, also follows direction better and has become more calm during car rides — something that always gave him anxiety. “Vermont rides in the car in the backseat sitting beside Owen,” she said. “Normally we had very little time between getting Owen in the
“It’s really amazing. Vermont has this calming influence on Owen, which is very important. Owen can get stressed out ... when he goes out in public.” – Nicole Bains car and the time he would become anxious and start crying. With Vermont in the car, he hasn’t had a single problem yet, even during a four hour drive to Mount Washington last week.” The wait list for an autism assistance dog in B.C. is close to four
years, so when looking into getting an assistance dog for Owen, Nicole decided on the Dog Guides program in Ontario. The family was approved for an autism assistance dog and Nicole traveled to Oakville, ON to train with Vermont and bring him home. “It’s a bit of different situation because normally the client is the handler. In our situation, Owen doesn’t have the ability to be the handler, so my husband and I are, and Owen is the client. That adds an extra facet into the relationship with Vermont,” she explained. The Dog Guides program in Ontario is run through the Lions Foundation and the organization supplies dog guides to clients all over Canada for vision, hearing, specialized skill assistance, sei-
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zure response and autism assistance. Out of the eight dogs in Vermont’s specially trained autism assistance class, a program which has been running for three years, two came to B.C. “It’s a really great program and it’s all equal opportunity, so that anyone who has a need for a dog and that qualifies is considered,” explained Nicole. “We are very lucky to have Vermont.” The family has been taking Vermont out for the last couple of weeks to common places they go, in order to get both Vermont and Owen acclimatized to being out in public together. PLEASE SEE: Vermont and Owen, page 4
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Vermont and Owen working well together Chamber could give Continued from page 3
So far the response from the community has been good, but Nicole said she hopes that the family and Vermont will become familiar faces around the Peninsula. “We want people to recognize us and Vermont,” she explained. “I know in can be a shock for some people to see an assistance dog in a grocery store or in a restaurant, so by going out into public more and more, hopefully it will become recognized,” she said. Nicole added that some people question Vermont’s status as a real dog guide because of the fact that he’s an autism assistance dog. “It’s just the same as a vision dog guide or a special skills dog guide,” she said.
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Vermont has special skills that enables him to work with autistic children. A Facebook page called Vermont Owen’s Buddy and Autism Assistance Guide Dog has been set up, Nicole added,
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March 28: Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist: 5.00pm March 29: Good Friday – 10:00 a.m. March 30: The Great Vigil of Easter – 8:00 p.m. March 31: Easter Day 8:00 a.m. Traditional Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Holy Eucharist/Holy Baptism 10.30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cnr Mills and West Saanich Rds. 250-656-3223
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so that people who are interested or who have questions can follow the family’s journey. “We get asked a lot of questions and one of the most common is if people can pet Vermont,” said Nicole. “That’s why I started the Facebook page so people know what’s appropriate and what isn’t when it comes to approaching us,” she said, highlighting that the most important thing to do is simply ask. “We don’t want Vermont to become too protective of Owen so we want people to be able to pet him, but the most important thing is just to ask if it’s OK because we won’t always be in a space where it’s going to work.” For more information on Dog Guides, visit www.dogguides.com. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Keating a boost COUNCIL NEWS
District of Central Saanich - Monday, March 18, 2013 Devon MacKenzie News staff
• Councillor Carl Jensen reported he met with Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Fudge. The Chamber is looking into a survey of businesses in the Keating Industrial park. The survey would give the Chamber an idea of what can be done in the area to revitalize it. Jensen said he thinks it’s great that there’s ongoing interest in giving the area a boost. • Councillor Zeb King noted he met with a representative from Nigeria, interested in establishing a sister city relationship with the District. Central Saanich currently does not have a sister city. • Mayor Alastair Bryson noted there is a report coming to the regional parks committee on the berm extension request at Island View Beach. A request had been put in to the committee to extend the existing berm to the north end of the park but the request was denied. The report was discussed at the CRD Parks Committee Meeting Wednesday. • Mayor Bryson has resigned as a director with the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association. Councillor Cathie Ounsted was appointed in his place. After the April 13 by-election, staff estimate the newly-elected councillors will be sworn in on May 6 with committee appointments to follow. • Council passed an application for a demolition permit on Harding Lane in Brentwood Bay. A small cabin has been unoccupied for years and has fallen into a state of disrepair. Council briefly discussed the pros and cons of keeping the heritage building but ultimately decided it would be more beneficial for it to be torn down. Bryson noted he was glad something was being done about the structure because he felt the unoccupied building had fallen into “attractive nuisance” territory and he had concerns about it attracting trouble. • Council supported a request from staff to get involved in Pitch In Canada week from April 21-27, an initiative which seeks teams go out into the community and pick up trash in predetermined areas. Staff will spend around $800 to become a patron member with the organization and to buy supplies for trash collecting so they can participate every year. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, March 22, 2013
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Sidney’s one-way section of Beacon Avenue and its roundabout are the continued subjects of driver angst.
Traffic revision not warranted Continued from page 1
Council passed a series of minor changes as recommended in the report — such as longer traffic lights and shared lane painting — and sent it to the healthy communities and community development committees. Mayor Larry Cross asked on March 11 that the council get those committees to review the study and comment on it. Councillor Mervyn Lougher-Goodey disagreed, indicating he didn’t want them to make comments to council on the matter, especially since they hadn’t been privy to council’s briefing with Urban Systems. After debate, a majority on council decided to leave it up to the committees to decide what to do with the report and to not specifically ask them to provide any comment on it. That decision had some people, such as Paquette, wondering if these was an attempt to stifle debate and squash much of the report — especially issues around traffic direction on Beacon Avenue. Urban Systems recommended here that any discussion on the overall one-way structure would require additional research and consultation with the business community and the public, before any action to change it is taken. Paquette and STIG hope the report does not fade away and wants to ensure the parts of it that do talk about options
for Beacon Avenue get some debate. Lougher-Goodey said there’s no reason for the town to go down that road. “If there’s no great reason to change it, then don’t do it,” he said. Lougher-Goodey said he isn’t hearing demand for change to a two-way Beacon Avenue from anyone other than Paquette. The councillor added he feels the decision to change Beacon into a one-way street nearly 20 years ago was done for good reason (to bolster the fortunes of downtown businesses) and said he doesn’t think the situation has changed enough to warrant a revision. Asked if the traffic report will be shelved, Lougher-Goodey said it will be looked at by the two committees of council. He noted, however, that council has already made its decisions on the report. In the meantime, the town has asked STIG to consult with other groups, such as the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, on their efforts. Paquette said STIG has decided to stay on their own and pursue their own agenda. Asked if STIG will duplicate the efforts of local business groups like the Chamber or the new business improvement area (BIA), Paquette and member Steve Duck said no, and they would work hand-in-glove with the BIA and Chamber in a com-
plimentary manner. “The BIA is about building retail as a destination with a focus on the Capital Regional District,” said Duck, who was a consultant for the Sidney Business Development Group’s effort to get the BIA off the ground. He said STIG would focus on tourists from out of the immediate area, learn how they find Sidney and what it takes to keep them here. The BIA has a retail business focus, he said, and the Chamber helps develop overall business growth on the Peninsula. The goal of STIG, added Paquette, would be to eventually form a local tourism marketing association, not unlike Tourism Victoria or Oceanside Tourism in Parksville. At the moment, however, they have little in the way of finances and indicated they want to return to the town and seek a grant out of Sidney’s economic development fund. That isn’t stopping them from taking some small actions. This Sunday, during the first run of the season for the Anacortes Ferry, Paquette said a new sign — pointing the way into Sidney from inside the ferry terminal — will be revealed. He said it was built on short notice, with the approval of the town and support from Washington State Ferries. “It’s about building (Sidney’s) profile,” Paquette said, “to get people to come in and see what we have.”
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Breaking up is hard to do Pierre Elliot Trudeau once famously said, “The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.” That was in reference to the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-69, which decriminalized homosexuality, made way for abortion and contraception, regulated lotteries, gun possession and drinking and driving offences – a scenario we take for granted today. In its latest attempt to poke its nose into our bedrooms, the province’s new Family Law Act will help protect those in common-law relationships if and when the romance dies. While the new rules clarify the partners’ responsibilty for their children, they also make division of assets a little easier, a move the government says will keep more unhappy couples out of court. As with any change to the law, it’s the lawyers who will see the biggest benefit. People already living common-law and those thinking of shacking up with a romantic partner will now be drawing up cohabitation agreements – planning well beyond who gets the record collection when it’s over. And while the new rules certainly close a number of loopholes in terms of spousal and child support, there will be unintended consequences, with potentially more at stake financially at the time of a break-up. It’s only human nature to want what you have coming to you – even if it’s only because the government has said you deserve it. It’s this kind of thinking that might well lead more splitting couples to the courtroom than anticipated. The new Act gives us all something to think about. Things like purchasing a new car, investing in real estate or RRSPs might best be done before emptying a drawer in your bureau for a new partner. You might also want to think twice before moving in with someone who is going back to school and about to amass student debt – because if you part ways, along with those old Neil Sedaka LPs – you’ll get half of that too. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Smalltown feel lost in amalgamation When I was 10, I wanted to be a someone coming from one big city politician. with only one mayor. I had mapped out my I was naïve. career in the footsteps When I became a of then-Alberta premier reporter for Black Press Ralph Klein. I would start five years ago, I began as a journalist and move to cover and follow my way into politics. I municipal politics. There became the journalist, but was no end to the juicy I am no longer interested things that happened in becoming the first at a Metchosin council female prime minister. meeting. That same year Kim I watched Coun. Bob Campbell crushed that Gramigna help people dream. Charla Huber connect to city water and I grew up in Calgary share his own experience Written in Ink and the only municipal with the issue. government model I knew was Once, Metchosin council even having one mayor and a council of wagered on the results of a nonaldermen. binding referendum question. After school one day, my little As the outcome was read, each fourth-grade self walked to my member of council pulled a six-pack alderman’s office and asked him to of beer out from under the table talk to my class. I was amazed he and passed it to the winner, Coun. actually came. It was Dale Hodges, Larry Tremblay. and as I Google his name, I find I’ve attended meetings where it he is Calgary’s longest-serving was standing-room only and where alderman, having earned that title residents all wore red bandanas in after 28 years. support of a community house. When I first moved to Victoria If you want to witness the heart about 10 years ago, I found it of small town politics, go to a interesting that I could leave my Highlands council meeting in its Esquimalt apartment and within heritage school house. Before the a 25-minute walk, stroll through a meeting starts they pass around a couple municipalities. candy dish where you can grab a It was hard to believe there were toffee or two. so many districts, municipalities, If the region’s 13 municipalities towns and cities within Greater were to amalgamate into one large Victoria. It seemed a bit wacky to body, a lot would be lost.
The municipalities work well as they are because of the amount of representation they have. I fear what would happen if, for instance, there was only one voice from Highlands trying to explain the needs of its community to larger urban municipalities. It’s refreshing to know the councillors and see them in the community practising what they preach. I live in Langford and often see Coun. Lillian Szpak riding her bicycle to community events or just for fun. I know that when she is at the council table, she is pushing for more bike lanes and connecting trails in Langford. Residents choose which community they live in based on their own beliefs and principles, and sometimes on the direction of their municipality’s official community plan. While there are a number of reasons for amalgamating, such as cutting down on administrative costs, will the savings really amount to much? We all choose what we are willing to spend more money on, but at the end of the day, quality determines where my money goes. If you check the stipends municipal councillors earn compared to the number of meetings they attend, it’s obvious they aren’t in it for the cash. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
‘As the outcome was read, each councillor pulled out a six-pack of beer.’
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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, March 22, 2013
LETTERS Use Sandown land for local agriculture
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he commercial development of the Sandown lands or any part of thereof as supported by Councillor (Ted) Daly, would only ensure that the number of empty shops in Sidney would rapidly increase. The formation of a Sidney Business Association also indicates that Sidney needs help, not what is despite it’s proxim-
ity, is virtually outside competition. The idea should be rejected as was (former mayor) Daly’s earlier and not dissimilar idea of village centres. Any high school student with a smattering of historical awareness would know that bust follows boom and that with current economic conditions it is likely that our present recession will not end soon and could get worse, as the basic causes
Readers respond: Who is the real culprit I was up Island last week and noticed a number of seiners out in the straight scooping up tons of herring for the roe fishery. This selfish and wasteful practise has always disgusted me and I find it hard to see why it still happens when there is so much evidence that the herring stocks are in deep trouble. I mentioned my feelings to a gentleman nearby on the beach and he said I was mistaken. He said the roe herring fishery is well regulated and very sustainable. He went on to say that the real problem with the fishery, including salmon and herring, was an overabundance of seals and sea lions and they are in fact the real culprits and need to be culled. Seals and sea lions have been around for a few million years. When the white man arrived in numbers on the west coast less than 200 years ago there were millions of salmon and herring in these waters. Seals and sea lions were also very plentiful. In the last 80 years or so our modern commercial net fisherey has managed to nearly deplete both salmon and herring. Don’t blame the sea lions and seals, we are the real culprits. Mike Morry Brentwood Bay
Get the show on the road The last time I talked with council, they were not happy
have not been addressed. Sometimes progress means that you have to go backwards before you can go forward. To return the property to active agriculture it is obvious that some expenditure is necessary. That is the responsibility of the owner. The area is surrounded by farms and green countryside and would soon recover
but the Sandown property must remain in the ALR and use thereof remain strictly limited by our hard fought for OCP guidelines which reflect the majority wish of the residents of North Saanich. To follow the selfish proposals of the four councillors in the majority in North Saanich, would be a disaster. H.U.P. Edwards North Saanich
Herring fishery, Sandown property development, growth and change
with hearing from only 400 people supporting the idea of taking Sandown raceway lands from Mr. Randall because of hidden costs and having to deal with the stipulations of the ALC. Perhaps they should decide what a proper business plan looks like and ask for that from Omicron, plus find a way to get the opinions of the remaining residents of North Saanich as to whether they support the acquisition of Sandown lands. Lets get the show on the road. Irfane Fancey North Saanich
Better representatives wanted in government How will I vote in thew next provincial election? Frankly I don’t know, none of the parties give me the impression they are interested in the people. All of the parties are telling me what they will make the people do, as though the purpose of the election was to choose who will rule and control the people. It would be refreshing to hear a candidate say “My job is to represent you the people, I will vote in the legislature as the people in my riding direct me to even when the vote will be contrary to my official party line or different than my personal views.” Is there a candidate out there that will represent us, that will not use their election to impose theirs and their party’s will on us? I want a candidate that will
represent me, not one that feels they have a divine right to rule over me. Norm Ryder Central Saanich
The snare of growth A global ecological crisis is inevitable. Exploitation of resources —including land resources —is a world-wide problem. We have exploited the earth’s resources and through pollution endangered life on earth. When will we wake up? Shortlived gain will soon be seen as a loss that never can be recovered. To follow the common trend of so-called progress is very shortsighted. We can’t ignore the writing on the wall any longer. We can’t ignore the environmental danger of growth at all cost. Higher density inevitably leads to more problems. To bring more density to North Saanich without listening to residents’ concerns is not acceptable. Concerns of residents go far beyond NIMBYism. Our resources are limited and so is growth. If we continue the path of fast growth we are destroying what was meant to keep us alive. We have to resist the growth pressure and start to reflect about the consequences. The OCP has to become again a document that can lead us into the future. North Saanich could become a leader in responsible land use instead of pushing
through more density for shortterm gain. We have to leave the common think-pattern behind and start to re-think what is beneficial for sustaining life on the Peninsula and beyond. Hildegard Horie North Saanich
Good to face change I disagree with the comments by Murray Rankin (PNR, March 15) in regards to the cuts made by CRA and the fact that they no longer send out the yearly T1 general package to everyone. It was a waste of money since many people no longer use them. He makes us seniors look like a bunch of idiots who can no longer make it to the post office if we do need the information from the T1 general package. My husband and I (both over 80) file on line and if needed we get help by phone. As a result we had our refund in our bank
account on March 14. So, obviously, they did not cut staff where it is needed, since we had good service. It is good to face change and accept these modern conveniences not only for seniors, but our MPs as well. Bertha & Denis McCrea Sidney
Come here and help An interesting letter from Peter Hamilton all the way from Vancouver. What purpose does the farmers growing wildlife friendly certified organics serve, other than serving the deer? If Lifeforce is intent on saving the deer here, maybe they could come over here with some fencing material and help the local farmers create wildlife corridors instead of just complaining about some local solutions. Ken Oke North Saanich
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Director of finance warns council about draining the surplus Continued from page 1
At a March 4 budget committee session, it jumped up to 1.7 per cent after council added $5,000 in local arts council funding, plus an additional $100 to its grants-in-aid budget. By making a few minor cuts in the budget, without a loss in service levels, council was able to approve the 1.62 per cent increase this year. The tax rate increase applies across the board — to residential, commercial and industrial zones. “It’s an immensely defensible figure,” Councillor Elsie McMurphy said of the rate increase. She added North Saanich is not
out the woods yet with their budget, as there are impacts being felt from lower-than-expected land value assessments — such as the recent B.C. Property Assessment Appeal Board decision to reduce the value of NAV Canada’s control tower at the Victoria airport down to $20 from $1.4 million. That loss in value mans less tax revenue for the district. Earlier this year, the same board had decided to do the same for B.C. Ferries’ terminal property at Swartz Bay, also within North Saanich. That decision was reversed in negotiations with the province and B.C. Ferries, but still resulting in a lower assessment value.
devalued in this manner. The B.C. Assessment Authority is also challenging this, as it did in the B.C. Ferries case. Coun. Celia Stock said it was nearly a miracle staff were able to keep the tax rate increase as low as it is — noting the land value cases and increases in fixed costs to the district. Councillor Dunstan Browne and Ted Daly asked whether further savings could be had by either diverting money earmarked for water and sewer reserve funds or by reducing budget surplus estimates.
By the Numbers Based on 2012 average house prices, annual taxes in the District of North Saanich were $1,310. A 1.6 per cent tax increase equals: • $20.96 added to the 2013 tax bill • $1.75 per month A 1.7 per cent tax increase equals: • $22.27 added to the annual tax bill • $1.86 per month 2012 tax rates on the Peninsula Central Saanich - 3% Sidney - 2.9% North Saanich - 1.7%
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Cutting surplus has future ramifications Continued from page 9
Director of Financial Services Theresa Flynn said water and sewer funds are raised specifically through levies and
can only be used for those purposes. As for surplus funds, she said figures of 2013 surplus of around $250,000 to $300,000 are estimates only and something of
a buffer in case costs rise. Flynn said if the district uses surplus funds for the operating budget, and there aren’t any corresponding service
or expense cuts, those costs carry on into the following year — with less money to continue to cover them. That, she said, could led to first eliminating any surplus, then draining reserve funds. Council decided to follow staff advice and stick with the 1.62 per cent rate increase for 2013. Their decision must still be ratified at a regular council meeting. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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Council doles out its 2013 grants-in-aid COUNCIL NEWS District of North Saanich - Monday, March 18, 2013 Steven Heywood News staff
• North Saanich will give out $33,900 in grantsin-aid this year. Council invited applicants to its recent budget committee meeting, hearing them case-by-case. Organizations that will recieve at least some of the money include the Sidney Museum and Archives Society, Peninsula Streams, Saanich Inlet Lifeboat Society and the Parkland Secondary School Dry Grad committee. • Rebecca Vermeer, president of the Saanich Peninsula Housing and Senior Care Society has asked council to consider a proposal for a campus of care, seniors housing and special needs housing on land at the Sandown Racetrack. • Councillor Dunstan Browne renewed his call for a staff report to define the rules of conduct during the council’s public participation period. Browne said he has felt personally attacked by some speakers and has no way to respond to that criticism. • There will be a final open house on Wednesday, March 27 for the housing strategy public consultation in North Saanich. The session starts at 7 p.m. and runs to 9 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church at 9296 East Saanich Rd. A survey on housing in North Saanich is sure to be a topic of discussion. Conducted by consulting firm CTQ , the survey indicates 74 per cent of respondents (196 surveys) support higher density and 75 per cent support smaller lots. Fifty-one per cent support more affordable or attainable housing and 44 per cent want no consideration of ALR lands for housing. The North Saanich Residents Association held a survey of their own and will present the results at the March 25 council meeting. • With councillor Craig Mearns not at the March 18 meeting, Councillor Ted Daly suggested putting off on ratifying the budget committee recommendations until all of council was present. Councillors Elsie McMurphy and Celia Stock questioned whether they would get the same consideration if they weren’t able to be at a meeting where an important vote were to take place. McMurphy stated council needs to be able to do its job and conduct business, even if a councillor cannot be at the table. Despite the debate, no motion was raised to approve the evening’s budget committee work, which would see the tax rate set for 2013. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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North Saanich is seeking a champion for its annual Flavour Trail farm tour program and is offering up its 2013 budget for the event as seed money. The District of North Saanich has co-ordinated the Flavour Trail over one weekend in August each year since 2007 — with the help of a lot of volunteers. The weekend event offers visitors to the
Peninsula a variety of free farm, market, winery, business and heritage tours. People can take in the entire selection of tours and events, or pick and choose which ones they want. Councillor Ted Daly told the News Review volunteer Anny Scoones has been the driving force behind the event for many years. This month, the district has asked staff to solicit an individual or group that could run
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the Flavour Trail, building on its past success and expanding it into a potentially Peninsulawide event. “It has become more than just a tour of farms,” Daly said, “there have been commercial stops added along the way and has been a real success.”
He said the district is looking for an organizer to run it, expand it and improve on it — taking it out of the municipality’s hands. Daly said they have a budget of around $9,500 this year, which would be given as seed money to assist with managing the event.
Future financial support would be considered on a shared basis with other Peninsula communities. The plan has been sent to the district’s agricultural advisory commission for its recommendations. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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THE ARTS That’s a wrap
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The fundraising efforts for new seating and digital projectors are a wrap for Sidney’s Star Cinema. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Star reached its $185,000 goal to put towards upgrades for the small theatre, including new seats and two new digital projectors which will be installed in April. “In one sense it’s been overwhelming,” said theatre owner Sandy Oliver. “It’s just been amazing to see people come forward and tell us how much they appreciate having us in the community. There are just so many people to thank, from the donors to our staff and everyone in between.” The fundraising initiative was started during the summer of 2012 and was boosted by donations through the fall and winter. A $5,000 donation earlier this month from Peninsula resident Joyce Mitchell and a $3,000 anonymous donation received Tuesday were the last major pieces of the fundraising puzzle to fall in place. “I even had to turn away a $150 dollar dona-
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Star Cinema owner Sandy Oliver celebrates the theatre reaching its $185,000 fundraising goal with donor Joyce Mitchell. tion on Tuesday afternoon,” said Oliver. “It’s amazing how the community rallied around us and we are very thankful to everyone who donated.” “It’s a real compliment to the community,”
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Patos Island race coming up SIDNEY – The Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club hosts the Patos Island 32nd Annual Classic Race, the first of three races in the Triple Crown series. For sailors and spectators, the sea, just off the end of Sidney’s pier will be full of action and colour as over 40 vessels vie for the best starting line positions on Saturday, March 23. The fleet will be broken into three categories — the classic Long Course, a 24 hour limited, overnight challenge, the short course and the day course. Great viewing areas can be found at Sidney’s Bevan Avenue Fishing Pier and along the foreshore walkway to Tulista Park. Yachts will assemble off the Beacon Pier around 10 a.m. with the first starting at 11 a.m. Visit www.snsyc.ca. for — Submitted details.
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Why is heart attack the number one killer in this country? Ninety-nine percent of doctors say it’s due to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) and that cholesterol lowering drugs are the primary way to treat it. But I suggest cardiologists have closed minds and are ignoring facts that could save thousands of North Americans from coronary attack. History shows mankind is not kind to new ideas. In 1847 one maternity patient in six who entered the University Hospital in Vienna left in a coffin. Why? Because esteemed professors ridiculed Dr. Semmelweiss, a colleague, for showing that by simply washing hands after doing an autopsy, deaths were prevented. Years later Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Noble Prize winner, is ignored for reporting that large amounts of vitamin C and lysine are needed to prevent coronary attacks. Twenty-five years ago Pauling reported that animals make vitamin C and humans do not. That’s why sailors died of scurvy during long sea voyages, but the ship’s cat survived. Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds coronary cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Pauling claimed it takes a mere 10 milligrams to prevent scurvy, but several thousand to prevent heart attack. Williams Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Wellington University in New Zealand, proved Pauling was right. Stebhens’ research showed that coronary arteries closest to the heart are under the greatest pressure. This causes collagen to fracture resulting in the formation of a blood clot and death. Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has now proved that vitamin C can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal photographs, then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C and lysine. One year later additional pictures showed atherosclerosis had regressed in retinal arteries. So what has happened to these monumental findings? Bush, like Semmelweiss, has been ridiculed by cardiologists. One has to ask whether cardiologists, by ignoring his results, are condemning thousands of people to an early coronary heart attack. Fourteen years ago following my own coronary attack, cardiologists claimed it was sheer madness for me to refuse cholesterol-lowering drugs. Instead, I decided to take high doses of vitamin C plus lysine with breakfast and the evening meal, for several reasons. I knew that Dr. Graveline, a physician and NASA astronaut, had twice developed transient global amnesia from taking Lipitor. I was also aware that patients have died from CLDs. Others have developed kidney, liver and muscle complications. I also believed the research of Pauling and Stehbens irrefutable. Now, the work of Dr. Bush has convinced me my decision was prudent. But to take large doses of vitamin C and lysine requires swallowing many pills daily. It’s a tall order for those who dislike swallowing one pill. So for several years I’ve been trying to find a company that would manufacture a combination of vitamin C and lysine powder. Now Medi-C Plus is available at health food stores. The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day. If high doses cause diarrhea, the dose should be decreased. This column does not recommend that those taking CLDs should stop them. This is a decision that can only be made by patients and doctors. Most of today’s, cardiologists are impervious to persuasion. They continue to believe that cholesterollowering drugs are the be-all-and-end-all to prevent heart attack. They’ve been brain-washed by millions of dollars worth of promotion by pharmaceutical companies. It reminds me of the saying that cautions “It’s not what you don’t know what gets you into trouble, it’s the things you know for sure that ain’t so!” It’s time for cardiologists to have an open mind and stop ignoring this research. As for me – I bet my life on it! Available at: House of Nutrition Lifestyle Markets Planet Organic Market Sidney Natural Foods The Vitamin Shop PNO.CA
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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, March 22, 2013
Peninsula Easter events you do not want to miss • The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Dominion Brook Park is put on by the Peninsula Celebrations Society. The event starts at 1 p.m. on March 31.
Indoor Garden at Butchart’s. Each year the Blue Poppy Restaurant is transformed into an impressive indoor garden. The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday and regular admission rates apply.
• The Easter Vintage Retro and Collectible Show and Sale at the Mary Winspear Centre on March 31 runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. • Sidney Meet Up’s Easter Egg Hunt runs from March 21 to 30. Visit a business in Sidney that you think might have a special egg from Sidney Meet Up and ask “Did Sidney Meet Up leave an egg here?” Daily hints on Sidney Meet Up’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will be given as to where the eggs might be hidden. Once you’ve gotten an egg, call Sidney Meet Up at 250516-7653 to find out what your prize is. • Don’t miss the last day of the Spring Prelude
• Don’t miss the last days of the Lego display at the Sidney Museum. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and admission is by donation. The Lego exhibit closes at the end of the day on March 31. • The Easter Bunny Hunt at Butchart Gardens runs from March 29 to April 1. Children can take a special map from the Admission Gate and head out on a hunt to find special hidden bunnies in the Garden. Once the locations are marked on the map, children can go to the Info Centre for an Easter treat. Regular day admission rates apply. — compiled by Devon MacKenzie/News staff
Hospital auxiliary commits $150,000 to new equipment Devon MacKenzie News staff
Since 1974, the Auxiliary to Saanich Peninsula Hospital has been actively serving the facility, and this year will be no exception. At their Annual General Meeting in February, the Auxiliary voted to commit another $150,000 to the hospital this year, bringing the total the organization has donated to $1.65 million since their inception. “We really had a banner year for fundraising in 2012,” said Auxiliary member Enid Burns. “This outstanding achievement represents a great deal of hard work, enthusiasm and dedication on the part of our members.” The Auxiliary is made up of 115 volunteers who serve in different aspects of the fundraising efforts put on by the group like the hospital gift shop and the annual Christmas Bazaar. In addition to fundraising, the Auxiliary also provides services within the hospital designed to aid patient care and comfort, like special birthday parties for extended care residents, support for the Volunteen Group and the provision of public relations and receptionist services to the Mobile Screening Mammography Clinic. The Auxiliary also awarded three $2,000 bursaries this year to post-secondary students entering medically related fields.
Plans for 2013 include an Easter bake sale on March 28 in the hospital, a penny drive and a facelift for the gift shop. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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CALL TO ARTISTS Applications are being accepted for the Island Artisans’ Association summer show: “EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTS� to be held July 6-7, 2013 at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Victoria. Information/applications: www.islandartisans.ca or telephone: 250-383-7872. l
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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Maye Emily Williamson, Deceased, who died on the 25th day of November, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, Wendy L. Everson, care of Wendy L. Everson Law, 307-2453 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia before the 22nd day of April, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard for the claims of which she has notice. By: Wendy L. Everson Barrister and Solicitor Wendy L. Everson Law #307-2453 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC, V8L 1X7 WAREHOUSEMEN’S LIEN ACT NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that a Lien is claimed by Van Isle Marina Co., against the 30’ x 15’ boathouse, located in slip C43, built in 1997 and owned by Bradley Rode. This lien is claimed in respect of moorage charges which remain unpaid by Bradley Rode. The above mentioned boathouse will be sold at a public auction to be held at Van Isle Marina, 2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC at 2pm on April 9, 2013.
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TerriďŹ c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
HELP WANTED Social Worker Sunridge Place A Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is recruiting for a full-time Social Worker with competitive wages and beneďŹ t package. If you wish to be part of an enthusiastic team who are making a difference in the lives of seniors, please send your resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
SALES
HELP WANTED FULL TIME/PART TIME Class 1 or 3 driver with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/beneďŹ ts. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email jdwork@ketacable.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. HOUSE COORDINATOR & COOK- to view the full job description go to: www.abbeyfieldstpeters.org Please email your application to our website or mail it to AbbeyďŹ eld St Peter’s Society, 1133A Reynolds Road, Victoria, BC V8P 2K5. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2013. ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper yer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.25 per hour. Evenings 5 pm to 1 am. Also occasional 9 am to 5 pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers), #200 - 770 Enterprise Crescent, Victoria. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • 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.
BIG Boy\\’s Toys Ltd. located in Parksville, B.C. is seeking a qualiďŹ ed, upbeat sales consultant to add to our team. For a full ad description please refer to our website at: www.bigboystoys.ca and open our Employment tab.
TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc is currently seeking a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. RESPONSIBILITIES: • • •
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PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS For Seniors. A pleasurable pastime- 25 yrs experience. Call 250-888-1229
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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100 EXERCISE BIKE- $30. Sleeping bags, $15/each. Upholstered chair & footstool, $35. Round glass table & 2 chairs, $95. Queen-sized headboard, 1/2 chest drawers & large mirror, $99. Mens & Women’s, misc items, low prices. (250)383-1106.
FREE ITEMS FREE: HIDE-A-Bed and a small cabinet, both in good condition. Call (250)658-8458.
FRIENDLY FRANK 2 LARGE black cast iron pedestal planters, $40 obo (both). Call (250)721-9798. 2 WALL sconces, $50 (both), lantern lamp, $40. Call (778)440-6628. 3 SEAT sofa, $35, good condition. Call (250)881-8133. CROSSLEY CARPET 120 sq.ft., mocha colour, good cond. $50. 250-656-1497. QUEEN BRASS headboard, frame on castors, new boxspring. $99. (250)595-8118. SMALL KENMORE 1 litre slow cooker, good cond. $5. (250)388-9857.
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.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SHOPRIDER SCOOTER, 4 wheels, nearly new, $800. Retails for $3500. (250)652-5652. UNIVERSAL GYM $150. Dumbbells $75. Clipper canoe $200. Senya fax machine $25. Please call Dean at 250-7277905.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED LASER Call 250-474-4470.
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WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
SPORTING GOODS WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES $200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.
GARAGE SALES
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CROFTON - Estate/Tool Sale - Tools - 23 March, Estate 30/31 March, 8021 Vye Road,
VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com
MOVING / GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, 9:00-1:00, 11070 TRILLIUM PL, NORTH SAANICH
SIDNEY. SATURDAY March 23, 9am-2pm. Huge selection household misc, cheap prices. 2048 Winmeadow Place. 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
DJEMBE DRUM. 11� diameter, good sound. with stand, $325. Victoria (250)380-8733.
CRAFTMATIC SINGLE pillow top adjustable bed. Head and feet raise and lower. With vibrating option. Great condition. New $1500, asking $300. Call (250)658-2328.
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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, March 22, 2013 REAL ESTATE
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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.
SWAN LAKE. Large 1-bdrm, ground level. Private yard & deck. Share laundry. $900. inclusive. (250)386-0531.
RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction” Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $600 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $750 & up. 1 bdrm - $890 & up 2 bdrm - $1125 & up. This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
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LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, roof retorched 2009, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. Asking, $39,000. Call 250-590-2450.
WINTER VACATION Home in sunny Mesa, AZ. Gated 55+ community, 5 pools & hot tubs, Wood work shop, stain glass making, computer courses, tennis, etc, site café, w/live Music, nearby golf courses. 250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca
Gorge View Apartments 258 Gorge Road East 1 bdrm - $860 & up 2 bdrm - $1075 & up 2 bdrm+den - $1160 & up We offer a full size indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, squash court underground and above ground parking. Pets welcome. Please call Doug or Kidest at 250-380-6566 to view our available suites or email gv@raamco.ca or gvapts@shaw.ca. Hybury House 3868 Shelbourne Street 1 bdrm - $860 1 bdrm+den - $910 2 bdrm - $1050 Hybury House offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sharon at 250-477-1039 or email hh@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Maplewood Green 3255 Cook Street 1 bdrm - $860 & up. 2 bdrm - $1040 & up Extra Lg 2 bdrm- $1250 & up (some w/an in-suite W/D) Maplewood Green offers an indoor swimming pool, on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sherry at 250-384-3601 or email mw@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Park West Apartments 55 Bay Street 1 bdrm - $785 & up 2 bdrm - $1000 - $1100 Park West offers on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking. Save-On Foods and several other great amenities are only one block away. Park West backs a beautiful park in the heart of Vic West, perfect for pet owners. Please call 250-590-7505 or email pw@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites. Seagate Apartments 707 Esquimalt Road 1 bdrm - $860 & upsome with a view 2 bdrm -$1100 & up some with a view Seagate offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, games room, squash court, bus stop outside the building and underground parking. Pets welcome. Please call 250-383-1731 or email sea@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites. SAXE POINT area- 1 bdrm suite, avail Apr 15. (250)3866808 after 5pm.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES UPTOWN AREA, 3 bdrms, 1/2 Duplex, avail now, $1300 mo. Call Harj at 250-686-8847.
BUYING - RENTING- SELLING UPTOWN AREA, 5 bdrm, 1/2 Duplex, avail now, $1750 mo. Call Harj at 250-686-8847.
HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM, LARGE living room & large kitchen. Laundry room, lots of parking. Close to UVic & bus (27 & 28). Water/ hydro incld. $1500. Avail. May 1st. (250)721-0190. METCHOSIN - Beautiful Country setting upper home - 3 bed/2 bath upper house, laundry and storage downstairs, entry out of the large two bay garage as well as 1700 sq ft, infloor heating, vaulted ceilings. looking for responsible employed tenants. No smoking, no pets. $1700 includes utilities. Available now. custompro@shaw.ca or 250474-7725
SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY: Brand new 1-bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor suite. NS/NP. Avail April 1st. D/W, W/D. $800. + utils. Ref’s please. (250)652-1725. LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128. LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1050 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail March 1. Call (250)881-2283. SIDNEY FURN’D 1Bdrm suite, close to airport, $700 incl utils. Avail Apr. 1st. 250-656-2613
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SIDNEY- 2 BDRM main. yard, deck, garage, laundry. Pet OK. N/S. $1200. (250)812-4154. SIDNEY- QUIET cozy 1 bdrm, W/D, utils included, NS/NP, furnished or unfurnished. Avail Apr. 1. Call (250)656-7184.
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LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a 2 bdrm one level end unit w/ garage, W/D hookup, near schools & bus, $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Min. income $42,000+. Applications avail in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.
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MOVING & STORAGE
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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003.
AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
CARPENTRY LAPWING CARPENTRY. Decks, fences, quality repairs, renos & insulation. 10 years experience. Call 778-967-1246
McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
CARPET INSTALLATION
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
GARDENING 20% OFF! Mowing, Pruning, Clean-Ups, Hedge/Shrub Trim, Hauling. Call (250)479-6495.
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWING, CLEAN-UPS, LANDSCAPING PROJECTS
778-678-2524 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Pruning, Clean-ups. Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s Phone Mike 250-216-7502. PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp. WCB. Call (250)652-6989.
MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
20+ YEARS Experience. Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052.
CLEANING SERVICES
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp.
SYDANNA Lawn Care. 16 years in business. 250-8588873. www.sydannalawncare.ca
250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
(Lawn and Garden services.) “Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.” Call us at
MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
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HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
ACTION YARD CARE. 15 + years exp. Honest & reliable. Quality work. 250-744-6918.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
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MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
250-655-1956.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
11 DIAMOND DAVE- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free ests. (250)889-5794.
PAINTING 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. B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443 DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
SAFEWAY PAINTING
11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. 1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283 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.
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
STUCCO/SIDING RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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WINDOW CLEANING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475
Peacock Painting
BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. Licensed Affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
MOVING & STORAGE
BOOK YOUR Spring Window or Gutter Cleaning now. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured, BBB. Please call 250-380-7778.
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
Available Paper Routes POSITIONS OPEN FOR
FT/PT Carriers & Sub Carriers SAANICHTON ROUTE 6208 - LOCHSIDE DRIVE, WAKEMAN RD, TIFFANY PLACE, JAMES ISLAND RD, ARTHUR DRIVE VI RD ROUTE 6218 - HERMWOOD RD, MT. NEWTON CROSS RD, SLOPING PINES, JOVI ROUTE 6220 - ARTHUR DRIVE, LOCHSIDE DRIVE, JAMES ISLAND RD, TURGOOSE TERRACE
ALL AGE GROUPS WELCOM E!
DEAN PARK ROUTE 6525 - EAST SAANICH RD, LOWE RD, EMARD TERRACE, LEAL RD ROUTE 6566 - MORSEBY PARK, HARO PARK SIDNEY ROUTE 6439 - BEVAN AVE, SECOND STREET, THIRD STREET, FOURTH STREET, FIFTH STREET, OAKVILLE AVE ROUTE 6440 - OCEAN AVE, ORCHARD AVE, FIFTH STREET, FOURTH STREET, THIRD STREET, SECOND STREET, OAKVILLE AVE ROUTE 6445 - BRETHOUR RD, JAMES WHITE BLVD, RESTHAVEN DR ROUTE 6461 - BEACON AVE, JAHN PLACE, SKYLARK LANE
Call... Arlene 250-656-1151
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■ Slegg Lumber store grand opening ■ Saturday, March 16, 2013 ■ Keating Cross Road
Slegg Lumber Opens new Keating store Slegg Lumber welcomed the community March 16 for the grand opening of its new location on Keating X Road. Employing more than 30 full and part-time staff, the store covers more than five acres, and includes a full-service lumber yard and hardware store. People started lining up at 6 a.m. to be among the first 100 customers for the bucket sale and enjoy sausages and coffee for breakfast. The parking lot was full, overflowing into the lumber yard all day long. There was great community support from surrounding businesses with many stopping in to say hello. The Co-Op donated the condiments and soft drinks for the barbecue and provided lunch for the staff. The charity barbecue raised $800, with proceeds to the West Coast Ride to Live, benefiting Prostate Cancer Research. In addition, customers enjoyed hourly specials and prize give-aways running throughout the day, plus product demonstrations from more than 25 of Slegg Lumber’s vendors on hands. It was great fun to watch Chris Loran from 100.3 the Q go head to head with Marty the Marmot in the Nail Driving Contest. They were however, no match for the winner, Jorge DeMedeiros, Keating Store Manager. Slegg Realty and Slegg Mortgage as well as Alastair Bryson, Mayor of the District of Central Saanich and his council were present as Bob Slegg performed the ribbon cutting, officially launching their 10th store.
Staff and management at the grand opening of the Keating store. Holding the signs are Bob Slegg (L), and store manager Jorge DeMedeiros (R).
Steve Ratcliffe, BC sales rep for Paslode, goes over some of the product line with Greg Dowell.
Wayne Ruffle, Marty the Marmot and Bob Slegg.
(L-R) Dave Thibault, Bruce Scott, Mike Soderberg, Barbara Scott, Brenda Moshansky, Tiffany Self, Steve Slegg and Charles Murray.
Lisa Slegg takes her turn in the nail driving competiton that was part of the day’s activities.
Tyce and Trista help their dad, Graham Post, try out the outdoor anti-gravity chair.
Steve Slegg, Nicole Wilford, Nicole Jabs and Dan Waterman.
Customer Ian Faulkner and Slegg store Manager Jorge DeMedeiros.
Bill Wellbourn, Ike DeJong, Ian McCurrach and Kevin Worth, from Ride to Live
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