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Vantreight farmland up for sale Ian and Ryan Vantreight continue business as usual despite farm being listed Devon MacKenzie News staff

Much like the bees pollinating the spring flowers, the listing of a large portion of agricultural land in Central Saanich has people on the Saanich Peninsula abuzz. Last week, all 384 acres of Vantreight farmland were put up for court-ordered sale, but Ian Vantreight and son Ryan say they are continuing business as usual at the farm despite what they call yet another hurdle in the family’s farming history. “Yes — Ryan and I are facing another challenge but we’re continuing on business as usual at the farm with the daffodil harvest and the spring plantings,” Ian said Friday. “The listing of the properties by the bank and my brother is just one more hurdle that we need to find a way to get over.” Ian continued on to say Ian Vantreight that he and his son have hopes to keep the property in the family despite the listing of the property by the HSBC Bank and his brother Michael. The property was listed for sale once previously in 2005 before Ian became the sole owner after buying his brother out. “Right now Ryan and I are trying to formulate a plan on how to deal with the listings and we are hoping to come up with a solution in a few weeks or so.” Please see: Farm properties listed, page 5

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Change is in the air at YYJ Victoria Airport Authority offers details of its most recent master plan Steven Heywood News staff

New air carrier services are set to begin flying out of the Victoria International Airport this spring and summer, as the airport authority works hard to attract other route services — domestic and foreign —to its terminal. To win and maintain those services,

the Victoria Airport Authority has set into motion a 20-year master plan to upgrade and expand the terminal building, add more space on the tarmac for aircraft and expand its main runway. That master plan has been the subject of two open house presentations, one in downtown Victoria earlier this month, the second at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre March 19. Airport authority chief

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Who’s who in the Central Saanich by-election

Getting to know the eight candidates

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Alicia Cormier Christopher Graham John Hannam Susan Mason James McNulty Bernie Struck Robert Thompson Ryan Windsor

Alicia Cormier Devon Mackenzie News staff

fter working for over two decades in management, sales and marketing and small business ownership, Central Saanich resident Alicia Cormier is setting her sights on municipal politics. “This area has always been near and dear to my heart and I’ve seen how its been preserved and I’ve seen how its been at risk,” Cormier said. “Because of my love for the area, I decided now that my children are grown that I would get involved in municipal politics. It’s a way for me to take my community involvement and my business experience and put it all together.” Cormier has lived most of her

life on the Peninsula and has spent time volunteering with various community organizations including the annual Brentwood festival, Girl Guides, Elizabeth May’s Green Party campaign and Extreme Softball. Currently she is focusing on her by-election campaign and also has a local business venture in the works. Cormier has an interest in agriculture and sustainability and has taken courses in sustainability management and an Organic Master Gardening program. “With my two daughters grown now, my focus and interests turned to municipal politics,” said Cormier. The candidate added that should she be elected she’s keen on increasing interest and awareness in the agriculture sector as well as encouraging community engagement and careful fiscal management. “(If elected) I plan to collaborate

with business, agriculture and First Nations representatives to champion a local economic development strategy that will revitalize our cores of Keating, Saanichton and Brentwood Bay,” she said. Cormier said that she would have her focus set on adding new technology-based businesses, agri-tourism and local food production facilities in the area. “I feel that at this point in my life I have the time, energy and experience to dedicate to something like this,” Cormier said. “And I have a sincere desire to put my knowledge and experience to work for the best interests of our community.” Visit Cormier’s website at cormierforcouncil.com for more information on her candidacy in the 2013 Central Saanich by-election. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Christopher Graham Devon Mackenzie News staff

hristopher Graham is looking once again to add council member to the list of occupations on his resume. Graham spent 12 years on council previously and ran for mayor twice. Now, if elected, he hopes his experience with municipal politics and his employment background will help guide council through the next year and a half. “Municipal politics are something I really enjoyed being a part of and I feel like I was pretty successful at it,” said Graham. “I think the challenges that are facing council in upcoming years are something that I can really help with.” He added his financial experience as a partner with Beacon Tax Services would be useful as the munici-

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pality faces the possibility of large expenditures for projects like a new Central Saanich municipal hall. Along with working at Beacon Tax Services, something that occupies much of Graham’s time this time of year, he also runs a small family farm in Central Saanich and co-owns A Paddle in the Park Kayaking. “My family has been in this community for a very long time,” Graham said, adding that his family has had farmland in Central Saanich since the 1800’s and the farm that he and his partner, Melissa Hailey (a councillor in Sidney) run now has been in the family since the 1920’s. With the end of tax season a speck on the horizon, Graham said he’s looking forward to the nicer weather and the ramp-up of the busy kayak rental season. “Kayaking is a nice break after tax season,” Graham laughed. “It’s nice to go out in the summer

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CENTRAL SAANICH — There are eight candidates in the April 13 by-election for two seats at the Central Saanich district municipal table. Ten candidates had announced their intent to run as of the deadline to file their nomination papers, however, two individuals have since dropped out. The council seat became vacant after Adam Olsen resigned after accepting the nomination in the provincial riding of Saanich North and the Islands for the B.C. Green Party, and Terry Siklenka resigned after moving away. Today, the News Review begins a series of candidate profiles to help our readers make informed decisions on by-election day. The profiles are organized alphabetically by last name and will take place over the next few editions of the News Review, prior to the byelection. The general vote is scheduled for April 13 and advance voting will be held April 3 and 10.

and put in a full day of doing tours,” he said. “It’s a nice seasonal business in the way that you get to really get out and enjoy what we have here on the Peninsula.” Graham’s major concerns in the municipality center around the district maintaining financial sustainability in the municipality in light of upcoming projects (like a new municipal hall), making sure agriculture is promoted in the area and that rural Central Saanich is protected and that the district focus on the economic development of areas like Keating. “I feel very connected to this community and that’s why I want to get back into municipal politics,” said Graham. “I just feel like I want to be able to contribute.” Visit Graham’s website at www. christophergraham.ca for more information on his candidacy in the 2013 Central Saanich by-election.

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Well Steve is away for this instalment of Street Smarts, but rather than run an old one I think I’ll give it a go. I’d like to bring an apparently little known fact to the attention of those out there who may not have the tidiest of driving abstracts, and who may find themselves in a situation where they are in an accident and at fault. Forgive me if this has been touched on before, but I find myself explaining this to people on a regular basis and most of them are quite surprised by it. I see customers all the time requiring an estimate for damages caused by someone else. The story is always the same – “He or she hit my car and they DON’T want to go through insurance”. This is totally understandable when we’re dealing with a guilty party who has a not-so-great track record and not much of a safe driving discount, or someone who doesn’t want to waste their get out of jail free card on a small fender bender. What most people don’t know is that the person responsible can still report the accident to ICBC, accept responsibility, and start a claim as though they were going to let their insurance pay for the damage, however during the course of the conversation with ICBC they need to say “I want to pay for the damages”. The claim will then get processed in the usual manor. The person who isn’t at fault gets their car repaired through ICBC without any hassles or extra running around, and when the repairs are complete and

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ICBC has established the total cost of repairs, they send the person at fault the bill. This eliminates the need for any money to change hands or any arguments which might arise if the shop finds hidden damages or parts price changes, etc… It’s clean, it’s relatively painless, and most importantly it’s drama free! That’s good news for the innocent party. Now here’s the really good part… The person at fault will receive a re-pay letter from ICBC in the mail some time after repairs have been completed that states they have 30 days to pay the bill, but in actuality the bill does not need to be re-paid until the insurance policy is up for renewal, and that can be up to year depending on the last time the policy was renewed! This gives the person at fault a little, or in some cases a lot of time to save up for the repair costs and that makes it easier than paying the person they just hit out of their pocket. As long as the bill gets paid before the policy renewal the accident gets stricken from the record and premiums are not affected. Like it never happened! Happy motoring Andrew Miller, Keating Collision

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Portions of the Vantreight Farm in Central Saanich are listed for sale.

Farm properties listed for $20 million Continued from page 1

“What we hope is to have farm operations continue on for generations to come,” said Ian. The listing for the properties from Cushman & Wakefield Global Real Estate Solutions has the total cost of properties tallied at $20.4 million which includes a 32 acre section of land that had already been zoned for a 57-home residential development. “The fact of the matter is HSBC and Mike have chosen to list the lands and what we need to do now is find a way to deal with that,” said Ian. “Of course it would be ideal to keep all the land but if we need to look at having a reduced number of parcels then that’s what we need to look at.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Three individual parcels are listed for sale: 8370 East Saanich Road (41.6 acres) — $1,525,000 East Saanich Road (34.3 acres) — $1,550,000 1251 Mount Newton X Road (41.1 acres) — $1,600,000

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A jet takes off from the Victoria International Airport. The airport authority has long-term plans to find ways of bringing new carriers to the transportation hub.

Airport noise to stay steady Steven Heywood News staff

As the Victoria International Airport grows over the next 20 years, its master plan indicated little in the way of corresponding noise growth. Director of marketing and community relations Terry Stewart says there’s little increase in aircraft noise predicted between

now to 2016. That’s due, in part, to advances in aircraft technology that make the engines more quiet, and the fact that Victoria operates mainly during the day. The airport has overnight parking areas for aircraft, which will be expanded in the future. With adding new services and aircraft, however, he noted there will be marginal increases in noise — not including military

aircraft activity and the noise from an older jet operated by Purolator. Other noise from the airport, such as bird control air cannons, still occurs and Stewart said they have made timing changes to try to disturb their neighbours a little less. He added, however, safety is a top priority and the cannons will continue to be used to prevent bird strikes.

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Terminal upgrades already started this year at the airport Continued from page 1

With hopes to attract services to destinations further afield, Stewart said the runway needs to grow to be able to accommodate larger, long-haul aircraft. “We had Boeing come to the airport and assess all of the fleets available and look at the airport’s needs,” he said. That ended up being an additional 600 feet. Today, the plan is to do the $8.1 million expansion as early as 2016 and 2017, growing by 400 feet at the west end and 200 feet to the east. As well Stewart noted the airport is 72 years old and the runway itself requires “considerable restoration.” To that end, the authority will work in a 3-inch pavement overlay project within that same short-term time frame, for a cost of approximately $7.5 million. Already, the airport authority has started work on upgrades and changes in its terminal building. There will be expansions of pre-screening

By the Numbers • Air movements (flights) out of YYJ - 138,000 (2011) - 182,000 (est. by 2031) - 218,500 (current capacity) • Passenger traffic at YYJ - 1.5 million (2011) - 2.7% per year (estimated passenger growth to 2031) - 81% domestic traffic at YYJ in 2011 - 17% transborder traffic (Canada-U.S.A.) - 2% international traffic • New services on the horizon - WestJet regional service, Encore. Expected to start flying out of Victoria by June 24, 2013. - Air Canada Rouge, leisure-style services to Europe and the Caribbean via Toronto. Expected to start July 1, 2013. • Opportunities ahead - YYJ is trying to lure carrier services to other domestic markets, such as Ottawa, as well as destinations such as Los Angeles and other U.S. sites. There’s also work being done to attract seasonal services to Europe over the next four to five years.

areas, new escalators and elevators, additional space for retail and food services after the security checkpoint and improvements to parking areas. These, too, are expected to occur between now and 2017 and cost around $8.1 million. All of the short-term projects outlined in the master plan will cost an estimated $41.6 million. Over the medium and long term, which is planning out to the

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Farms need strong ALR If people fear the loss of farmland on the Saanich Peninsula is the selling out of local food and a traditional way of life, they just might be right. They would also be right if they said that once farmland is put up for sale by a landowner that does not want to till the soil any longer, obtaining that land may be well out of reach for other farmers. Once land goes Unless they up for sale, it is are pretty darn wealthy. marketed for real Last week’s real estate estate notice that the Vantreight Farm is for sale — and earmarked for a multi-unit housing development — put a chill over those individuals and groups that would rather the property be maintained as a farm. A pair of the owners say they’d rather it stay that way, too, but there are financial implications and family affairs behind the scenes that might yet disrupt those plans. However the Vantreight Farm issue plays out, there’s a serious matter facing farmers and potential farmers on the Island. The cost of land is prohibitive. As outlined at a workshop on farm succession planning at the Farmers2Farmers conference earlier this month, once land goes up for sale, it is marketed for real estate — which drives the cost up. Developers can see returns for their investment at that price — farmer generally cannot. It’s this valuing of all land as potential real estate developments that puts the lie to recent property assessments of ferry terminals and airport control towers. If those lots ever entered the market, land speculators would snatch them up — paying a premium to do so. To ensure the committment to farms and the people who work them, B.C. must maintain a strong Agricultural Land Reserve that can win buy-in from various sectors who value local food. 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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he B.C. election campaign revolution. Fortunately there is a mid-term that’s about to get underfederal government that has acted. way will feature lots of Last week’s federal budget talk about skills launches new programs training. It will that the next B.C. governbe everyone’s top priorment will have to go along ity, along with a dozen with. other top priorities. Prime Minister Stephen But since elections are Harper’s government no time to deal with serididn’t claw back postous issues, don’t expect secondary funds from B.C. much frank discussion and other inept provinces, about ways to redirect as some had feared. What our increasingly soft, we got from Ottawa was urban society toward useful work. Somebody Tom Fletcher social engineering, Conservative style. might be offended. B.C. Views The centrepiece is the The B.C. Liberals see “Canada Job Grant,” a $5,000 grant lots of skilled, technical jobs on the to employers willing to match it and horizon, but they cut their skills train an unemployed person. To training budget and many of their qualify, the province has to match MLAs are also looking at a career change. The B.C. school system, like as well, for a total $15,000 commitment to one worker who will have a that of other provinces, still pushes job to go to. kids to university programs that Delta-Richmond East MP Kerrylead to coffee-serving jobs and the Lynne Findlay was one of the need for another round of training. Conservatives out to promote the This has been going on since the budget. She said when the Canada 1970s and it’s not confined to B.C. Job Grant is fully rolled out, it will The B.C. NDP apparently expects fund training for 130,000 people a to coast to victory with the same year. Some will be young people, empty rhetoric about income but there will also be older workers inequality and student debt that whose skills need upgrading. they’ve been using for years. “If they’re willing to look at the Their only discernible intent is jobs that are available and underto return control over how many stand that that’s their best shot at apprentices can be on a job site to making a living and being able to industrial unions, which severely support their own families some restrict it, squeezing out small busiday, we want to be sure that the ness. This team’s ideas are mostly opportunities are there,” Findlay left over from the last industrial

said. The difference is that it has to be what an employer needs, not what the student might prefer. It’s a public-private partnership, as we have seen with modern public works. Findlay acknowledged that even with a big push on training, Canada will still need to import foreign workers. In B.C. we are bracing for an unprecedented resource boom, much of it in the B.C. Interior and north. That’s one reason for a $241 million increase over five years to the federal Income Assistance Program for aboriginal reserves. The new money is available only if the community leadership commits to a mandatory training component. They didn’t call it Idle No More, but that’s the gist of it. Of course, no worker or province or band council is required to participate. They have the option to leave the federal money on the table. But the NDP should note that the Canada Job Grant applies to union-run apprenticeship schools as well as those in community colleges and technical institutes. Saying no isn’t much of a choice. Whatever grand promises the B.C. Liberals and NDP have written into their yet-to-be-released election platforms, they will need to find the money to participate. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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B.C.’s smooth voyage is almost at an end

he Good Ship B.C. was drifting along in the economic doldrums back in the year 2001, when a new captain and crew took command. The waters were rough at first, but the Good Ship was skillfully navigated into prosperous waters, where we have been happily sailing for the last 12 years. Oh there was a serious storm; the worst

some had seen, that hit in 2008, but our ship was in good hands and has been negotiating its way carefully, faring much better than some other vessels that have been swamped by the economic gale that is still with us. Unfortunately, lately, the passengers on the Good Ship B.C. have become complacent and have perhaps not been giving enough credit to the skill of our

Readers respond: Love is the only solution Let’s put to rest this discussion on the killing of deer, rabbits, bear, whales and all our animal friends. And then maybe, just maybe, we will stop using that killing mentality to create senseless wars. Killing is never right. “Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.” - Thomas Edison “If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.” - Albert Einstein “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” - Gandhi Are these great men wrong? I don’t think so. When we look deeply into our hearts, we know killing is never right. Love is the solution. The Brentwood I love is typified by the story of our famous eagles that live in the trees off of Wallace Road. One day a storm blew the nest down. Some kind soul noticed the nest was still intact. He contacted our noble fire professionals who,

Captain and crew. Some passengers have decided to take away the helm and set a new course. Like the ill fated Queen of the North, we are headed for trouble. It is NDP island that we are aiming to hit. It seems like a safe place to some, but lurking below the surface of the waves are the treacherous NDP policy shoals which will tear into the Good Ship B.C.’s hull. Those policy rocks are not clearly visable until it’s too

late. We may end up grounded, or we may end up sinking into an ocean of debt that even our grandchildren will not be able to pay off. But either way the smooth voyage will come to an end. If we don’t change course, we will all suffer. Impact day could be May 14, 2013 (It’s dead ahead). Bill Wilson Saanichton

Deer problem and solution, BIA issues, policing debate

with huge open hearts, brought out their ladders and placed the nest back up in the trees. The eagles, very grateful for this human love, are now back making their babies in that nest. Bravo, fire department. You are my heroes! Let’s take that same loving gesture and transfer it to all animals and birds — all sentient beings. Edison, Einstein and Gandhi were vegetarians. Mature leaders don’t kill anything. Betska K-Burr Brentwood Bay

BIA disrespectful As a business owner of Avalon Spa off the beaten track of Beacon Avenue I find the idea of the BIA (Business Improvement Area) to be ludicrous in my opinion. Avalon never shows up on a map yet all of a sudden I as property owner will be paying into this BIA. The coordinators of BIA have never introduced themselves to me, yet the town of Sidney is of the understanding that they have gone to every business, which is a clear indication of deception.

Avalon has social media platforms, web site, yellow pages, etc. already in place bought and paid for. The BIA can not possibly do anything more for me, yet I will be charged for a non service via the town of Sidney. We already have a Chamber of Commerce, if we so choose to be a member. Choice is the definitive word. Also, a letter was mailed to commercial property owners only. This letter was mailed at a time when many property owners in February are absent. If the letter was not signed it was assumed that the BIA would be approved. I thought that that was illegal conduct (I could be incorrect) but if I did not sign a cheque then funds would not be forthcoming, hence my reasoning. Small business owners have no idea that their leases will increase because of the BIA. The letter was mailed via the Town of Sidney using taxpayer dollars for a private operation. The letter is unethical and disrespectful to small business owners who pay $100 every year to do business within Sidney. Rosemarie Bongers Sidney

A sad tale of injustice My comments about; “Let’s talk about policing,” Peninsula News Review, March 20, 2013. As a former police officer I was touched by Mr. MacIntyre’s sad tale of injustice. He is obviously a man who knows how policing should be done and to whom. I can understand him telling the police his story but I am more than a little surprised that he would write about his intimate moment with his hockey tickets for all the readers of the local paper to see. Such moments are so precious and private; it has to be considered rude for the police officer to have interfered. Perhaps some good video equipment on the police car could have prevented this injustice. Distracted driving is a very real issue in the world of today; people die from it. Perhaps our lawmakers should give some thought to those who cuddle hockey tickets while they drive. Charles Scheideman Central Saanich

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Once again another near miss as a pedestrian at the Mt. Newton/East Saanich intersection. Reporting the near misses to the police is a waste of time and effort, unless one wants the experience of being treated as a criminal for making a report. The near misses are so frequent that one would need to spend most of their time in the police office making report after report. One can certainly appreciate the reason for the recent blitz by police on drivers that do not follow the appropriate way of passing or yielding to emergency vehicles

and emergency workers along the road side. It would be nice if the Central Saanich Police accorded the same concern for pedestrians in the municipality. Speak with any regular pedestrian that uses the intersection and many of the drivers that use the intersection, each one of them has many stories of drivers at the intersection blatantly disregarding others at the intersection, yet the Central Saanich Police still maintain there is no reason for concern or to police the intersection. Are the police waiting for pedestrians to be killed at the intersection before they recognize a problem? Norm Ryder Central Saanich

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BIA is not the right track News that Sidney council has approved the downtown BIA (Business Improvement Area) raises a concern. The BIA includes most of the downtown businesses, who propose to impose a special tax on its members to raise one million dollars over four years. They want to create a pool of money to be used to stimulate business in Sidney. They hope to bring more people into town by events like Family Day and promoting tourist attractions like the Ocean Discovery Centre. The BIA will be taking one million dollars out of the economy of Sidney and there is no assurance that it will be returned. When taxes are imposed on the downtown properties, the property owners do not pay them, instead they pass them on to the merchants. In turn, the merchants recoup the costs of the taxes by raising their prices, so in the end it is the citizens of Sidney, who patronize Sidney merchants, that get to pay the million dollar tariff. February saw the departure of two more merchants. I do not understand why it is more important to have a BIA raising taxes to attract more merchants, than to have someone trying to keep the ones we have. Both theoretical and practical economics state if you want to increase economic activity, you have to reduce the costs of doing business. If we want to encourage businesses to set up in Sidney, rather than Keating X Road or Brentwood Bay, we have to make it cheaper to do business here and tax rates are the sign people look for. It does not appear the BIA is on that track. Fred Langford Sidney

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Lovely to be spoiled with flowers

• • • • ast week was a lovely one for me ... lots of flowers, a few in That stately begonia in my bedroom my balcony garden, but lots is doing something strange. The leaves more as gifts ... white ‘mums are large and perfectly shaped, but mixed with baby’s breath in there is a branch at the top bearing an one bouquet, winter jasmine and sevodd flower, sort of a salmon colour. It eral stems of a pink and blue flower is a male bloom (single petals) but it whose name completely escapes me in is alone, which I find very sad. Where another. flowers are concerned I favour polygFrom a grandson an elegant small amy. basket full of spring flowers: pale pink Out on the balcony, there are pots polyanthus, purple crocus, red tulips, Helen Lang small daffodils, with one pink hyacinth Over the Garden of miniature daffodils, some narcissus, tulips which are tall and being blown in the centre. Also in it there is a miniaFence over by the wind (sob), a number of ture birdhouse on a stick and a couple potted polyanthus, and several pots of of sprigs of pussy willow to complete chickweed, which I must clear before it sets seed the garden scene. and then there is that big pot of carrots which I am spoiled. But it’s lovely to be spoiled with seem destined to remain small, but none the less spring flowers. tasty. At this time of year even dandelions are a This spring I’ll uproot the remainder of those pleasure to see. Years ago my darling husband decided, because we had a major showing of dan- carrots and plant something pretty and perfumed and maybe later plant overwintering Kale or delions, to make dandelion wine. something equally hardy. What a performance! The kitchen was a mess But recalling my experience with that white with things being washed, sterilized, chopped moth and my happily devoured Brussels sprouts, up, sugar spilled on the floor, steam clouding the room. In self defence I took off for parts unknown, maybe it would be safer to plant a few onions. Walla-walla for example, which, planted in the fall, leaving “himself” in charge. He had a lovely time. mature just in time to garnish barbecued hamThe wine never did mature, but he had fun tryburgers. ing (and it only took me a week to get everything I’m pretty sure moths don’t like onions. in the kitchen straightened out). Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s As a mature couple, only recently married, we garden columnist for more than 30 years. had a lot of fun, playing house.

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Saanichton — the B.c. Liberals announced that Stephen Roberts will be the party’s candidate in Saanich north and the islands. Roberts won the nomination over Stephen chang on March 17. “i’m very excited to be joining the renewed team of candidates that Premier christy clark has recruited,” said Roberts. “now it’s time to get down to business and work to earn the support of voters here in Saanich north and the islands.” Roberts is a former chief operating officer and investment researcher

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Dignitaries, residents gather as Anacortes Ferry makes 2013 opening run Steven Heywood News staff

Mayors from both the Town of Sidney and City of Anacortes in Washington State, hope a show of friendship on Sunday will help keep the ferry running between their communities. Sidney Mayor Larry Cross welcomed Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell and representatives from various chambers of commerce, sister city organizations and Washington State Ferries when they arrived on the 2013 season’s first run of the Anacortes Ferry. “Our ferry,” said Cross, “has an impact, both economically and socially, on both of our communities. It’s a significant economic driver on both sides of the Salish Sea.” Maxwell said both communities needs to be vigilant in order to

curtailing or cancelling the run. He said there are significant financial issues facing the ferry company, including obtaining ships through state-wide referenda. Cross noted that the delegation was lucky to gain the ear of state legislators, who eventually left the ferry route to remain operating between the two communities. Sidney and Anacortes are Sister Cities and the town criers from each community (Kenny Podmore of Sidney and Steven Heywood/News staff Sidney Mayor Lary Cross, left, receives a token of friendship from Richard Riddell of Anacortes) took turns in Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell. hailing the event as an keep the ferry running events like Sunday’s to keep the ferry run- exercise among good — a service he said celebration and the ning, calling it a good neighbours. Bagpipes sounded demonstrates the spirit creation of new market- neighbour policy. Cross said represen- as passengers arrived of cooperation between ing strategies in Sidney will help reach out and tatives from the town and as they departed the two countries. Cross noted that keep the service afloat. travelled to Anacortes for the trip home. And MP Elizabeth May, four years ago, when all the while, people Washington State Ferries, which operated also at the event, said Washington State was waved U.S. and CanaWelcomeBC. ENG Maple.Pitt. MN 431X8.pdf 1 13-01-13 2:06 PM dian flags. the fight seriously considering the Anacortes Ferry, she supports is facing route cuts in discussions at the state capital. He hopes

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING 2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTION Saturday, April 13th, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Central Saanich that an election by voting is necessary to elect two Councillors for the remainder of a three-year term (December, 2011 to December, 2014), and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Surname

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Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013 - and - Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton Special Voting Opportunities Two special voting opportunities will be open at the following places and times as indicated: 1. Saanich Peninsula Hospital, 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Road – April 11th, 2013 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2. Legion Manor, F100 – 7601 East Saanich Road – April 11th, 2013 – 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Only those qualified electors who are patients or residents of the above facilities at the time of voting may vote at the indicated special voting opportunity. Elector Registration If you are not on the list of registered electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of voting • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting AND For a Resident Elector: • resident in the District of Central Saanich for at least 30 days immediately before the day of voting For a Non-Resident Property Elector: • registered owner of real property in the District of Central Saanich for at least 30 days immediately before the day of voting • not entitled to register as a resident elector • the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust • only registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the District • If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

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The Sidney Anglers Association (SAA) is gearing up to host their annual Salmon Derby. Money raised from the derby, which happens this year on May 4, is donated back into salmon enhancement projects. Funds are funneled through various groups like the Goldstream Hatchery and the Peninsula Streams Society. “This is our third salmon derby now and we’re really hoping to raise a good amount for the enhancement projects,” said derby chairman Larry Dalziel. “In the past couple of years we’ve raised $12,000 in total so we’re looking to expand on that number again this year.” The derby typically attracts upwards of 200 anglers for the two-day event which consists of a meet and greet barbecue on the Friday evening, the derby running Saturday out of the Port Sidney Marina and a catered dinner that night at the Mary Winspear Centre. “It’s going to be a great event with some great prizes,” said Dalziel, adding the derby winner (biggest salmon) will receive a $5,000 cash prize, second, $3,000 and third, $1,000 cash prize. Other prizes include merchandise from event sponsors and bragging rights. For details, registration, tickets and a full schedule of events, visit www.sidneyanglers.com. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. If the elector is unable to provide identification evidence of residency, a solemn declaration is required as to residency in addition to 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (proof of property ownership, such as a property title certificate or a current property tax certificate); and, if applicable, written consent from a majority of the other property owners. Availability of Mail Ballot Voting Mail ballot voting is available for the 2013 Local Government By-election. In order to qualify for mail ballot voting an individual must be on the list of registered electors and: 1. have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects his or her ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or, 2. expect to be absent from the District on General Voting Day (April 13, 2013) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities (April 3 & 10, 2013). A registered elector must apply in writing to the Chief Election Officer between 8:30 a.m. on March 27, 2013, and 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2013, by providing a signed request with his or her name, residential address, address of the property in relation to which the elector is voting if a non-resident property elector, method of delivery for the mail ballot package, and address for delivery if different from residential address. Between 8:30 a.m. on April 3, 2013 and 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2013, the Chief Election Officer will provide mail ballot packages (visit the website or contact the Chief Election Officer for details). In order to be counted for the election, the elector must mail or deliver the ballot to the Chief Election Officer at the address specified in the mail ballot package so that it is received no later than the close of voting on general voting day (8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013). It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within this time limit. Further information on the By-election may be obtained by contacting the Chief Election Officer, Gary C. Nason, at (250) 652-4444 or Deputy Chief Election Officer, Susan Brown at (250) 544-4202, or from the District’s website: www.centralsaanich.ca Gary C. Nason Chief Election Officer (250) 652-4444 Fax: (250) 652-0135 Website: www.centralsaanich.ca

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The Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich is hosting the 2013 B.C. Provincial Sport Climbing Championships this weekend. Saturday and Sunday (March 30 and 31) the climbing gym will host youth climbers from all over the province who will compete in categories including 11 and Under, 12/13, Youth B, Youth A, Junior and Open. The provincial championships is the first of three major

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are available for sale at the event which is wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $25 for up to three items and are available at The Centre between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday to Friday. They are also available through Brentwood Bay Rotary members or at Discount Printing Sidney (105-2423 Beacon Ave.) lEARN fROm RON Gurney and Ken Stevenson, two local retired professionals, how you can give to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation and receive tax savings, as you help build community and achieve greater wealth. Wednesday, April 10 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Call 250-652-7531 for information and to RSVP. CENTRAl sAANiCH lAWN Bowling Club Open House Sunday, April 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park clubhouse (1800 Hovey Road.) Free intro to lawn bowling. For more information contact Margaret Smith at 250-6559249. Please wear flat or heelless shoes. Coaching available through first week ($20 applied to membership.) THE lOCAl ENviRONmENTAl Action Divas (L.E.A.D.) are having their third annual Healthy Living Healthy Planet Expo at the Brentwood Hall (7082 Wallace Dr.) on Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. We will be showcasing local businesses and organizations that help the environment and promote healthy living. Admission is free. EmbRACiNg ElDERHOOD AT the Centre for Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay

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AN EvENiNg AT The SHOAL presents an Irish evening of fun with the Island Ukulele Music Society, Thursday, March 28, at 5:30pm. $25 includes buffet and entertainment. Purchase tickets by phone, VISA and MasterCard accepted. Call 250-656-5537.

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YOU ARE iNviTED to attend the Peninsula Garden Club meeting on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. Take time to enjoy our a Forum Festival where you will have opportunity to learn from the Master Gardeners as well as from the Lily Society and the Rock and Alpine interest group representatives. JUsT mOvED TO the Saanich Peninsula? Why not join the Peninsula Newcomers Club and make new friends and explore the community. We meet for lunch on the second Thursday of every month in Sidney with an invited speaker. Share in a variety of interests and activities organized and run by our members. For more information check our website: peninsulanewcomers. ca.

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CARpET bOWliNg, ART appreciation, weaving, aerobics, table tennis and much, much more at the Centre for Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay (1229 Clarke Rd. near the library.) Don’t miss out on the fun and all the great events we have to offer. Come and join us! Call 250652-4611 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or email cssca@shaw.ca for more information.

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JOAN ELIZABETH DEAR June 10, 1922 March 18, 2013 Joan was active in the community, a resident of Sidney for almost 56 years. She was a member of the council of Sanscha Hall, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, active in the band committee for the North Saanich School Band, court stenographer for Sidney & North Saanich municipalities and school secretary at North Saanich High School. Joan was pre-deceased by husband, former Mayor of Sidney, Stan Dear, in 1997. Survived by daughter Bev (Barry Henry) and son Mel (Bee) Dear, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held for the family.

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SUITES, LOWER GORDON HEAD- lrg 1 bdrm, close to UVIC, bus, Mt. Doug park. W/D, F/P, lrg yard. $875+ 1/3 utils. Avail now. Call 250-686-7995, 250-479-5205, 250-885-9099. LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128.

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ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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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 cafĂŠ, w/live Music, nearby golf courses. 250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca

LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, shared laundry, $1050 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail March 1. Call (250)881-2283.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS $200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 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

LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. PRICE REDUCED to $35,000. Call 250-590-2450.

SWAN LAKE. Large 1-bdrm, ground level. Private yard & deck. Share laundry. $900. inclusive. (250)386-0531. TILLICUM/BURNSIDE area: 2 bdrm, shared laundry, own ent. $900 inclds hydro. Call 250-588-8885, 250-383-8282.

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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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TOWNHOUSES 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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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

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SIDNEY, MATURE lady, N/S, N/D, long term, (May or June), 2-3 bdrm, Pier or Landmark Building. Call (250)629-3102.

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TRANSPORTATION

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in excellent condition, 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. Best offer. 250-656-6136.

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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

GARDENING

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

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20+ YEARS Experience. Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052.

CARPENTRY

22YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

LAPWING CARPENTRY. Decks, fences, quality repairs, renos & insulation. 10 years experience. Call 778-967-1246

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp.

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

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

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

CLEANING SERVICES 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.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. 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.

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 ACTION YARD CARE. 15 + years exp. Honest & reliable. Quality work. 250-744-6918.

HANDYMAN DAN. Quality workmanship. Free estimates. Call 250-656-6789. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

HAULING AND SALVAGE J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp. WCB. Call (250)652-6989. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373. SYDANNA Lawn Care. 16 years in business. 250-8588873. www.sydannalawncare.ca

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(Lawn and Garden services.) “Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.” Call us at

250-655-1956 (Peninsula).

AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.

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11 DIAMOND DAVE- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free ests. (250)889-5794.

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BOOK YOUR Spring Window or Gutter Cleaning now. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured, BBB. Please call 250-380-7778.

$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.

MOVING & STORAGE JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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.

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

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

111 WRIGHT Moving-123 ton. $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283 11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. 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.

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

PAINTING

WINDOW CLEANING

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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. NORM’S PAINTING- Why wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs experience. Call 250-478-0347.

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

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RCehaodiceers’

Peninsula’s 8th Annual Readers’ Choice

AWARDS

Peninsula 2012

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You Decide.

We at the Peninsula News Review know that the region’s finest pubs, restaurants, art galleries, nature walks, sports activities and festivals can all to be found right here on the Peninsula — and we know you agree. That is why we are asking you, our readers, to tell us where to find the pick of the litter, the cream of the crop, the top of the heap of activities, dining and hot spots on the Peninsula. For the eighth year we will be

presenting the Peninsula News Review Readers’ Choice Awards for the people, places and events that you love and want the rest of the community to know about. Simply write your choices in the corresponding blanks and we will compile and print your preferences in a special section this May. To make sure your vote is counted, your completed entry must be received no later than April 22nd. Your COMPLETED entry form is your automatic entry to win the grand prize. See below for details. PHOTOCOPIES NOT ACCEPTED.

Vote On-line w ww.

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Official 2013 Readers’ Choice Ballot ✁

Peninsula’s choice for attractions:

Favourite art gallery ___________________________________________________________________ Favourite tourist attraction ______________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for events:

Favourite public outdoor event __________________________________________________________ Favourite public indoor event____________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for sports and leisure:

Favourite place to break a sweat ________________________________________________________ Favourite place to tee off _______________________________________________________________ Favourite hiking spot __________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for shopping:

Favourite book store __________________________________________________________________ Favourite men’s clothing _______________________________________________________________ Favourite women’s clothing _____________________________________________________________ Favourite furnishing and home decor _____________________________________________________ Favourite thrift/consignment store _______________________________________________________ Favourite health food/vitamin store ______________________________________________________ Favourite garden shop ________________________________________________________________ Favourite flower shop __________________________________________________________________ Favourite grocery store ________________________________________________________________ Favourite jewelry store _________________________________________________________________ Favourite for RV shopping ______________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for healthy living:

Favourite place for stress relief __________________________________________________________ Favourite place to get a better smile______________________________________________________ Best day at the spa ___________________________________________________________________ Favourite place to grab a drink __________________________________________________________ Favourite family restaurant _____________________________________________________________ Favourite seafood restaurant ___________________________________________________________ Favourite ethnic food __________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for services: Best real estate services _______________________________________________________________ Friendliest service ____________________________________________________________________ Best legal services ____________________________________________________________________ Best financial services _________________________________________________________________ Best catering services _________________________________________________________________ Best locally owned beer, wine and spirits store _____________________________________________ Favourite place to make beer/wine ______________________________________________________ Favourite place for a new hair style ______________________________________________________ Favourite place for a tune-up ___________________________________________________________

CENTRAL SAANICH, SIDNEY STORES

SHOPPING SPREE

Favourite local winery__________________________________________________________________ Best farm produce ____________________________________________________________________ Favourite farm event __________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for java joints:

Best cup of coffee ____________________________________________________________________ Best beans __________________________________________________________________________ Best muffin __________________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for places to stay:

Favourite bed and breakfast ____________________________________________________________ Favourite hotel/motel __________________________________________________________________ Favourite place to stay with a pet ________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for children:

Favourite kid friendly establishment ______________________________________________________ Favourite playground __________________________________________________________________ Favourite day care ____________________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for seniors:

Best senior friendly establishment _______________________________________________________ Best senior living facility _______________________________________________________________ Best senior’s health services ____________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s choice for pets:

Favourite boarding/grooming ___________________________________________________________ Best pet supplies _____________________________________________________________________ Favourite veterinary clinic ______________________________________________________________ Favourite place to walk your dog ________________________________________________________

Peninsula’s favourite people:

Peninsula’s choice for restaurants:

ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 2 $250 GIFT CARDS

Peninsula’s choice for agri-tourism:

Friendliest firefighter __________________________________________________________________ Coolest cop__________________________________________________________________________ Favourite veterinarian __________________________________________________________________ Favourite local band ___________________________________________________________________

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We want to know:

Favourite place to read a book __________________________________________________________ Favourite place to walk on the wild side ___________________________________________________ Best place for people watching __________________________________________________________ Favourite place to share a kiss __________________________________________________________ Best place to meet a date ______________________________________________________________ Favourite place to catch up with friends ___________________________________________________ Favourite place to hear music ___________________________________________________________

Can we contact you for more information about your picks? YES ❒ NO ❒

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Please drop off fully completed ballot by April 22nd, 2013 to:

Address: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

Peninsula News Review | 6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney V8L 3C7 | 250-656-1151

Email: ___________________________________________________________ Tel: ______________________________________________________________

✁

2013 Reader’s Choice Awards

One entry per household. Employees of participating sponsors are not eligible to win. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. You must vote in a minimum of 30 categories for your ballot to count! No cash value. Winner will be notified by phone. Must be 18 years of age to enter. Decision of the judges is final. PHOTOCOPIES NOT ACCEPTED.

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