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Lacrosse season under way
The Arbutus Singers celebrate 15 years with a special fundraising concert in Sidney on May 15, page 14
The Peninsula Warriors Junior B lacrosse team opened their season at Panorama Recreation Centre, page 16
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Guests cover their ears as a small cannon goes off on Saturday to mark the opening day for the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club. More photos on page 3.
Peninsula students eager to cast ballots Education, empowerment keys to increasing voter rates, say students at Parkland Secondary School Steven Heywood News staff
During this provincial election, some people might be thinking about whether they are going to vote and wondering if it’s worth the effort. It might be of interest to know
that there are plenty of young people clamouring for the opportunity to cast a ballot, looking for any chance to take part in Canada’s democratic system. There are a few of those young people at Parkland Secondary School in North Saanich and even though they, and many of their
classmates, cannot technically vote yet, they will do it anyway on May 9. It’s part of Student Vote, a program operated by CIVIX, a charitable organization encouraging youth to experience the democratic process firsthand, by voting in parallel with official elec-
tion periods. Head of the Parkland social studies department, Sheila Stelck, says the goal of this program is to have the entire student body cast ballots after they learn a bit about the reasons why you should vote. The results will be sent to Student Vote and compared with the results of the May
14 provincial election. Stelck has gotten a lot of help from some enthusiastic Grade 12 students who have some serious ideas on how to lessen voter apathy. Please see: Voters of all ages, page 5
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Honourary pastor Derek Dunwoody blesses the boats.
Yachts of all sizes were on the water for opening day.
Roberts opens Saltspring office
Provincial Liberal candidate Stephen Roberts opened a campaign office on Saltspring Island May 2 - the first time, he says, the Liberals have done so. Roberts is up against the NDP’s Gary Holman, the Green Party’s Adam Olsen and independent candidate Scott McEachern in the May 14 election.
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Skipper John Van Amstel, Anna-Lise Amstel, Roman Weszycki and Elvi Weszycki enjoy a snack during the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club’s opening day and sail past on Saturday. Van Amstel graciously hosted the News Review during the sail past.
A great day to raise the sails on the sea Members of the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club open the season in style Steven Heywood News staff
Dressed in their summer whites and blue blazers, members of the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club on Saturday started their engines, raised their sails and fired the cannon to mark a new season on the water. “It is a great day for our opening day and sail past,” said club commodore Bryan Lee.
The day featured a competition among the boats, a salute to the mariners and a blessing of the boats via squirt gun. Earning the Commodore’s Cup for their sail past effort was the crew of the My Tai, followed by Mischief in second place and Bonita in third. The sail past best dressed crew among the power boats were on the Puffin and the best dressed on sails were the crew of the Honcho.
Lee gave special recognition to the members of the youth sailing club for their strong turnout for the event. “They are the future of our club,” he said. The commodore recognized the club’s life members during his opening day speech, as well as the late Bob Wright, a founder of the club, who died late last month. “Bob will always be a big part of our history and part of our club,” Lee said.
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Parkland Secondary students Ryan Trelford (from left), Eric Dykeman, Kate Service and Brandon Turner want their fellow students to get out and vote on May 9 in the Student Vote exercise.
Voters of all ages must be motivated, empowered Continued from page 1
Brandon Turner says voting starts when people have the skills and education enabling them get take part. “It takes events like this to get people involved and prepared to vote and understand the process,” he said, agreeing with Stelck that once a new voter has that, the momentum keeps them part of the democratic process. “It’s important to participate,” added Ryan Trelford, “to take something away from the experience and realize that your vote counts for something.” He said an individual’s vote has their values attached to it. Kate Service says her own family has a mix of attitudes — one parent doesn’t vote at all and the other is helping her make up her own mind when it comes to voting. Service said education is important in knowing the system, what each vote means and how a person can participate in democracy. Eric Dykeman adds voter apathy does seem to be a trend as people in many different generations turn away from the election process. “People of all ages need to be motivated, empowered and have good choices to vote for,” he explained. “Sometimes the choices are not clear and they are just handed to us.” Trelford noted that B.C. politics is very divisive, adding he
would find it hard today to make a choice as to who to vote for. “People start out voting, they want to do it,” added Service, “but changes to party or a politician can occur and people lose hope.” But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Turner said there are still many reasons to vote in an election, the main reason being people are affected directly by the various levels of government. He agreed that voting doesn’t stop the democratic process — it’s a participatory process. An area where all four stu-
“Some can’t vote but those who can are just as confused as I am about who to vote for.” – Kate Service dents agreed would help with voter turnout, is a lowering of the voting age from 18 to 16. Already capable of handling some of life’s biggest responsibilities, Trelford said getting the vote early would make people into more active citizens. “Politicians need to move with the times,” Trelford said. “They’re trying, with social media, but we’ll probably see a change in voting demographics in the next election.”
Service said lowering the voting age would require more education on Canadian history and in this country’s democratic system — something she said isn’t mandatory in today’s schools. “Some of my friends have a similar level of interest in this as me,” she said. “Some can’t vote but those who can are just as confused as I am about who to vote for.” She added much of the discussion around politics is convoluted and the language can be hard to understand. Again, another reason why some people might feel disillusioned. The students also agreed that youth develop their values and ethics over time and they need the education and guidance to become voters. All four have supportive parents — people, they say, who discuss the issues with them and give them the freedom to make their own choices come election time. They hope to share this foundation with their fellow students leading up to May 9 and the student vote. It will take place over the lunch hour that day and the results will be made part of the Student Vote tally after May 14. An earlier item in the News Review noted the vote would take place May 13. That, however, is a Pro-D Day and students are not in school, so the event date had to be changed. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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VICTORIA – Relief from carbon tax on farms and promotion of B.C.-grown agricultural products are key promises in the campaign for the May 14 provincial election. The B.C. Liberal Party and the B.C. NDP have argued for a decade about the best way to promote local food consumption. The NDP platform promises to reinstate the “Buy B.C.” program that identifies products grown anywhere in the province. The B.C. Liberal government ended that program, and in 2012 it committed $2 million to regional “Buy Local” promotions that they say are more adaptable to local needs. The party’s current platform promises to double that funding to “promote 50- and 100-mile diets.” Neither party is specific about assistance for tree fruit growers. The NDP pledges to “help orchardists with replanting and other costs,” while the B.C. Liberals offer to “begin work on a permanent and sustainable tree fruit replant program, to be implemented following the current three-year, $2 million program.” In its pre-election budget, the B.C. Liberal government has offered $20 million in carbon tax relief for greenhouse and flower growers, in addition to an exemption for coloured gasoline and diesel used
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An old time thresher on display at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society. Agriculture and local food feature highly in the provincial election campaign. on farms. The B.C. Green Party proposes major reforms, including phasing out synthetic chemical pesticides, banning genetically modified crops such as canola and removing taxes on value-added B.C. products such as juices and wines. Platform highlights: • The B.C. Liberals promise a new meat inspection system by 2014, including a new “Certified B.C. Beef” brand. The party also wants to create a “Centre of Excellence for Agriculture” at the University of the Fraser Valley. • The B.C. NDP promises $8 million per year starting in 2014 for agriculture programs. Plans include pilot programs
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Some Greater Victoria businesses and recreation operations take special care to address the needs of families with young children. The efforts of merchants and organizations are not lost on the parents who use them and are spotlighted yearly by the south Vancouver Island chapter of Success by Six through its Early Years Awards. “It’s all about recognizing the work the community does on behalf of young children, and indeed, their families,” said Dave Pitre, local co-chair of Success by Six and a retired high school principal. “With these awards, we’re trying to help family friendly enterprises be successful as well – everybody looks after everybody else. It’s a kind of harmonious relationship we’re involved in.” Success by Six announced the top vote-getters in its online public survey, in categories ranging from favourite park or playground to most family friendly employer. Three categories specifically addressed services for First Nations children and families. Success by Six is an international program focusing on early childhood development that has expanded to more than 300 communities in Canada and the U.S. To view the full 2013 Early Years report and results of the survey, visit bit.ly/1264whg. editor@vicnews.com
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The dominating theme of the 2013 B.C. election campaign is undoubtedly the economy, as resource development, environmental concerns and the rising provincial debt loom in the minds of politicians and voters. But what isn’t being discussed in the runup to May 14? A panel of political academics and former and present politicians addressed that question recently at the University of Victoria in front of about 150 people. “This has been an election of abstractions – who can manage the economy, create jobs, growth, lower taxes and debts. They mean something to some voters, but a great many people don’t connect with them,” said former UVic political scientist Dennis Pilon, now at York University in Toronto. George Abbott, a former B.C. Liberal health minister and self-described “recovering politician,” said health-care costs are a pending crisis in the province, largely due to the fact people are living longer. Current health-care costs are about $3,300 per year for the average 60-year-old, but jump to $11,600 for an 80-yearold, according to B.C. Ministry of Health numbers Abbott presented. British Columbians lucky enough to live to 90 cost the system more than $22,000 on average each year, he said. “(Health-care spending) is going to be a challenge for the next 10, 20, 30 years. We are going to have to find ways of managing those pressures that we haven’t had before.” Politicians vying to become premier should be talking more about preventative and
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She said politicians need to find ways to strengthen local economies instead of relying on the global economy for growth. She characterized election campaigns as primarily a “popularity contest” where candidates are afraid to make promises they can’t keep. “There is a fundamental fear of being bold and brave in an election,” she said. Carr criticized the “lollipop attitude” towards theoretical natural gas revenues, and said the current obsession with
“There is a fundamental fear of being bold and brave in an election.” – Adrienne Carr resource extraction will fail to produce a longterm sustainable economy. The high levels of unemployment seen in several European countries is “a hint of things to come” in Canada unless there is a shift in economic focus, she said. Pilon told the crowd
Western countries are suffering from the ills of a “trinket economy,” where goods are cheap, but most people have trouble finding stable work and housing. Instead, government should focus on creating a “stability economy,” he said. Pilon championed legislation passed by the 1960s Social Credit government that forced forestry companies in the B.C. Interior to pay employees year-round, allowing families to put down roots. “The politics of the era recognized the
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t age 16, the era of individual responsibility really begins. It’s a concept parents might teach early in life, but when one turns the magic one-six, their commitment to responsibility really comes into focus. At 16, one can learn how to drive. At the same age (with support from parents), a teen can join the Canadian Forces reserves and learn how to protect their country. Those are only two examples. After turning 16, the responsibility continues to pile up and we hope the parents and teachers have done all they can to help these emerging citizens live up to the expectations. Armed with those Lowering the responsibilities and voting age is a more, what would be so wrong in allowing conversation 16-year-old to vote? worth having That’s a question posed by a group of students at Parkland Secondary School this week, as they work on an in-school election project, in parallel with the provincial election. They argue the voting age should be lowered — but with conditions, such as making the Canadian political system mandatory to learn in school. They agree a person’s values and ethics are still being formed at such a young age, but at the same time it’s a good opportunity to engage people in Canada’s democratic system and in voting. It’s one way to turn around declining voter turnout rates — especially if it forces politicians to think differently as they try to reach young people with their message. Make it confusing, or don’t empower youth to find out more and be involved and you run the risk of losing votes. Votes are already being lost for much the same reason. Keen voters often find the system leaves them out and as they age they opt for other pursuits. Lowering the voting age is a conversation worth having. If nothing else, the debate over its merits could help engage more people in Canada’s democratic system, and that alone would be a win for politics in this country. 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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This issue featured prominently hen Adrian Dix took over in the NDP leadership contest two as B.C. NDP leader two years ago. years ago, he struggled Leadership contender Mike to communicate, especially in the Farnworth told the party faithful sound bites of radio and TV. he would study indepenThere was a running dent power purchase joke in the legislature contracts and if he found press gallery: It didn’t that they are not in the matter what question public interest, he would you asked him, you got “mend them or end a six-minute answer that them.” Another leaderended with the evils of ship hopeful, energy log exports. critic John Horgan, Even more than allowed that he would under Carole James, “break” contracts if necthe NDP railed against essary. log exports. “B.C. logs Tom Fletcher By this spring, Dix had for B.C. jobs” became B.C. Views a new non-position on one of Dix’s favourite power purchase conslogans. As the electracts. He will “assess them and tion approached, another Dixism address them.” The printed platwas heard daily: “Say what you’re form promises a review “within going to do, say how you’re going the limits of existing contracts.” to pay for it.” Either they plan to risk a costly So it was a surprise a few weeks legal battle or they’re just paying ago when the NDP signaled it lip service. All you have to do to would essentially not offer a polfind out is elect them. icy on log exports. They’re going Labour code changes are to meet with “stakeholders” and come up with a plan after they get another blank slate. A memo from the B.C. Federation of Labour a majority government. executive to members last year This is exactly the same nondescribed how they were working policy the NDP had in 2009. They don’t have an answer to the indus- closely with the NDP to rewrite B.C. labour law. try’s point that the high price The NDP election platform gained by premium logs in forpunts this issue until after the eign markets is what keeps many election as well, promising an loggers working and subsidizes independent expert panel to the harvest of other logs for B.C. decide on issues like whether to coastal mills. end secret-ballot votes for union Another thing the NDP doesn’t like is private power development. certification.
This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a 30-year-old bad idea. It’s based on the destructive old notion that employers are the enemy of workers and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency. Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston. Oldtimers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform. Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants. Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008. If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents. On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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pay to sexually abuse women and children are not being prosecuted. Unfortunately, the root cause of prostitution is the demand for commercial sex with women and children. Therefore, it seems obvious to me that the purchase of sexual services ought to be heavily criminalized and not the selling of sexual services. I do not believe that this “business” can ever be safe or beneficial for the prostitutes themselves. I would like to see support given to prostitutes who are desperate to get out of this so-called profession. The abuse, rape and dehumanizing buying and selling of women in Canada are what I believe to be the worst possible actions one human being could do to another. The question that enters my mind time and time again is, why are these
outrageous acts of injustice not penalized? I cannot imagine what these women, children and even a few men endure on a daily basis. The excuse that we simply do not know what is happening in Canada regarding prostitution and human trafficking is no longer valid. I am a recently graduated high school student, a minor, and even I know that the Canadian government has turned a blind eye towards prostitution. In light of the statistics stated previously, and my own eager desire to see change concerning the issues around human trafficking and prostitution, I would like to see the Nordic model of prostitution law issued in the Criminal Code of Canada. Gussie Kooijman Sidney
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In this election, with so much focus on the unparalleled opportunity of exporting B.C.’s natural gas to Asia, it’s easy to overlook the many other equally impressive export and job creation opportunities that are underway here in B.C. Over the next two to three years, eight new mines are slated to open in B.C. and another nine are being expanded. This will add as many as 10,000 new jobs and generate close to $1.6 billion in new revenue for the people of this province. We have so many opportunities available to us here in B.C. but we have to be sure to seize on them so we can continue building a solid future we can be proud of to pass on to our children. Jesse McClinton Victoria
We are both perturbed and puzzled by the position of North Saanich council on the matter of the dock built in 2009 on McMicken Road. It appears that this is a straightforward bylaw enforcement issue. Bylaws regulating what can be done in sensitive marine environments are especially important. For councill to propose a retroactive zoning change to make this dock legal is an abdication of their civic responsibilities and sets a dangerous precedent for our community. Jennifer Margison and Jim Henshall North Saanich
Helmet laws take away our choice The bike helmet law is just another choice being taken away by our elected officials who answer to lawyers and insurance companies. When I was a child of the ‘70s growing up in Oak Bay, we rode our bikes everywhere from Willows Beach to Ogden Point. We had wipe outs and bumps and scrapes but to this day I have never known any one with a brain injury from a biking accident. The chances of this actually occurring are slim and I smell massive fear mongering. What sort of noodle armed weaklings are we raising our children to be. If I hear one more unqualified person tell me something is “for my own safety”, I’m going to take them for a walk on the breakwater and lift them over the unnecessary railing until they regain their common sense. Common sense is what keeps intelligent humans from being injured and those that don’t have it will learn from their mistakes or be weeded out. Let children be children and learn to grow strong and let adults teach them common sense. C. Scott Stofer Central Saanich
Sustainable energy is an election issue The most important issues in the B.C. election are bitumen, fracking, pipelines and tanker transport of oil. Human error, lack of maintenance and regulation rank high on the list of possible costly mistakes in fossil fuel extraction and delivery. Storms and earthquakes are another threat. The cost of these calamities is to our air, land and water – in other words, our survival as a species. The good news is that we human beings are able to curb our dangerous consumption habits and be innovative. Jobs can be and are being created using resources of sustainable energy. We can be an example to other nations and have a feeling of well-being and security at the same time. The relationship between government and industry based only on mutual financial benefits disregards the deeper and broader needs of the people. We can and must change our priorities. Arlene Nesbitt Esquimalt
Change from the inside I was one of the many, of all political stripes, who supported Elizabeth May in 2011 federal election. That was then, this
is now and the stakes provincially are different. I have been an investigator, a researcher, a social worker, a community volunteer, a professor, a mom and now luckily a nana. I have used all this experience to help me decide where to put my vote this time. I have decided, after talking to people who personally know the candidates and their work, to put my vote where it will make a difference. I want us to: change the government; have our local issues heard, and; have a representative and a government that believe in looking after the environment, that know about the balance between raising money, having a strong economy and providing services and help to those who need and deserve it. Despite my support for Elizabeth in 2011, this time I am voting for the NDP. I want my vote to count and an MLA can better make change from the inside than from the outside. Barbara Whittington Central Saanich
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My heartfelt thanks to the couple who saw me fall in the parking lot at Seventh Street and Beacon Avenue on April 15. The lady helped me to my car, provided dozens of tissues to clean up my face, plus a bottle of water. The gentleman got a bag of ice to chill my head wound and were wiling to take me to the hospital. After seeing to their business in Sidney, they returned to see if I needed further assistance. They are a very caring couple and a credit to the people of Sidney. Alfred Panter
parking lot at Island View Beach during the long Easter weekend. Parks are for all of us to enjoy and they are not a dumping ground. Bouquets to those individuals who take the time to clean up after other people’s messes. Carol Best
On Monday, April 15 a young mother brought a glass jar containing $17.36 to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Sidney. She told me her daughter had saved the money and wanted it to be given to our charity. Since I did not get her name, I hope both see this and know we want to thank them very much. Mom — you must be proud of such a generous and thoughtful daughter. It’s the little things like your gesture that mean a lot. It really made our day. Sheila Carroll Manager, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
On Wednesday, April 10, I was walking on Henry Street in Sidney around 3:45 p.m. when I tripped and fell breaking a tooth and injuring my face. As I got up a young man stopped and kindly drove me home to Amica Beechwood and escorted me to the reception desk. Still in shock, I didn’t get his name. I wish to thank him so much for his kindness and concern for my welfare. Marjorie Yeats
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A huge bouquet to the children from Sidney Elementary School. On my bike ride home on April 21, I met with lots of students and teachers cleaning up the bike path, and believe me, was it ever needed! The kids also looked to be having lots of fun. Thank you for helping keep the path clean. Lesley Barclay I would like to say a huge thank you to the unknown person and the staff at Safeway in Sidney who found and helped reunite me with my lost silver bracelet which had fallen unnoticed from my wrist when the safety catch broke. It was of great sentimental value and in a world where there is so much unkindness it is lovely to think that in our town of Sidney honesty and good neighbourliness can still be found. Jacky Stevens Send your beefs or bouquets to us at 6-9843 Second Street, Sidney, or email editor@peninsulanewsreview.com.
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selves do we want to do this again for another year? And every year we do.” Boomer explained every cent generated from the Singers’ shows is donated back to causes they believe in. “All the proceeds of our concerts have gone to Hanti Sidra One Global Family, a Sidney-based charitable organization that has been working on small-scale education, health and community development projects in Eritrea and South Sudan for more than 20 years,” Boomer said. Proceeds this year will be used
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The Arbutus Singers are celebrating their 15th anniversary this year. The choir was originally started in 1998 by Executive Director Jack Boomer who still directs it now. Boomer said in the last 15 years the choir, which is a charitable organization, has grown from a group of 15 singers to about 60. “We’re not a society or a board or anything like that,” explained Boomer. “We basically get together as a group each year and ask our-
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The Arbutus singers perform in Sidney on Wednesday, May 15. to install a well in a small village in South Sudan where people suffer from numerous water-borne
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IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT • A benefit concert put on by Parkland LEAF/MUSE for cancer research is taking place Friday, May 10 at the Mary Winspear Centre. Six bands, including three from Parkland Secondary School, will be playing at the concert which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets, $10, can be purchased at the door or in advance through the Mary Winspear box office at 250-656-0275 or www.mary winspear.ca. • From Monday, May 6 to Monday, May 20 an art show featuring Vancouver Island artists Cim Macdonald, Rolf Olsson, Neil Newton and Rodger Garbutt titled 4NAMES will take place at the Tulista Park Arts Centre (9565 Fifth St.) The works will include painting, photography and digital images and the show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with demonstrations taking place. The artists will all be in attendance on Saturday, May 11 for a meet and greet. Visit www.cacsp. com for more information. • The West Coast Amusements Midway is coming to Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre from May 8 to 12. Visit www.marywinspear.ca and check under the events tab for more information on hours. • Author Anny Scoones will launch her newest book at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Scoones’ new book, Hometown: Out and About in Victoria’s Neighbourhoods explores the city’s various characteristics, personalities and quirky charms. At the launch, Scoones will read about Sidney. She is the author of three books about when she lived at historic Glamorgan Farm in North Saanich. The event happens Saturday, May 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. and is free. To register, call the library at 250-6560944.
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Canadian singer Ben Heppner performs in Sidney May 30 SIDNEY — Ben Heppner, a world renowned dramatic tenor, is taking the stage at the Mary Winspear Centre later this month. Heppner studied music at the University of British Columbia and first gained national attention in 1979 as the winner of the Canadian Broadcasting Company Talent Festival. He is both a Grammy Award winner and a Juno Award recipient and in 2002, Heppner was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. On Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. Heppner will take the stage in the Charlie White Theatre with John Hess on piano. Attendees will also have the chance to meet Heppner after the show. Tickets are $89 plus applicable taxes and include a glass of wine or champagne. They can be purchased through the Mary Winspear box office (250-6560275 or www.marywinspear.ca). — With files from the Mary Winspear Centre
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Coach Jeff Summerfield says he liked a lot of what he saw from his team in their first game of the season, but added they have work
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to do to reach a peak come playoffs in July. This season of the Pacific Northwest Junior Lacrosse League promises to be an intense one, as Cowichan’s team folded before the start of the season. Summerfield said they were to play their first game of the year on the road, but it was cancelled due to the loss of Cowichan. “What this means is a change in the schedule, more games against the other team and more intense rivalries,” he said. The Warriors started their opening match well, holding the lead after the first period. A rash of penalties and three ejections in the second period, however, let the visitors jump out to a 7-5 lead and a 10-6 victory. Westshore used Peninsula’s short bench to their advantage, grinding down already tired players. Summerfield said with the ejections and two injuries, the loss of five of their 18-man roster made for
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Peninsula Warriors goalie Jericho Paul and defender Dylan Bailey hold off a shot attempt by a Westshore Bears player. a very tired team. “I’m happy with their effort, they stayed in the game.” The Warriors are a mix of veteran and new players this season. Summerfield said that mix brings its own challenges. More importantly, the Warriors have to improve on
special teams, he said. Peninsula had plenty of power play opportunities late in the second period, but could not capitalize. “Our goal is to get better and better all year. We want to hit our peak at the end of the year and get into the playoffs.”
He added he wasn’t aware of the playoff format in the wake of a smaller league. The Warriors are in Nanaimo tonight (May 8) and visit Saanich on Friday, May 10. They are at home again Wednesday, May 15 hosting the same Westshore Bears. Game time is 7 p.m.
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to get involved in our fundraising efforts,” said Colette. “If there’s one thing the team has taught me it’s that a small group can have a big impact.” The Touch a Truck event will feature close to 30 different types of vehicles on display in Panorama’s parking lot including police cruis-
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A local group of women have spearheaded the fight against childhood cancer by running — and they’re taking their efforts all over North America. The group, called the Team 4 Hope, is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for neuroblastoma research in B.C. The team was founded in 2011 by Lisa Hopkins whose 14-year-old son Jordan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was only two. Jordan is now healthy and cancer free, but as Lisa explained, this isn’t a usual outcome for those diagnosed with the aggressive form of childhood cancer. “When Jordan was diagnosed the one thing I remember when I asked about the odds of him beating it was the doctors telling me, ‘well there’s always hope.’ That’s always stuck with me so on the 10 year anniversary of his diagnosis I decided to start the Team 4 Hope,” she explained. Unfortunately, Hopkins continued, the outcome that Jordan experienced after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma is rare. “There have been eight children who we’ve known on the lower Island who were recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma,” she said. “Out of those eight, only three are in remission, three have passed away and two have relapsed, so those numbers speak for themselves. There’s been limited research on neuroblastoma and the survival rate hasn’t changed much over the last 20 years.” Hopkins also noted that the current treatment for neuroblastoma is one of the most high intensity cancer treatments
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used and there are many unknowns when it comes to long term effects of the chemotherapy and radiation. “We don’t know yet what type of repercussions could come from the treatments but it’s not uncommon for those who’ve been treated for neuroblastoma as children to be diagnosed with secondary cancers from the treatment. That’s why we need to raise awareness and funds for research on how to fight it.” Money raised by the team goes to the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation — where much of the province’s childhood cancer patients are treated — as well as the Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, which is run by the B.C. Cancer Agency. “There’s a lot going on in the world of childhood cancers,” said Hopkins, “including a new program through Genome Centre which is focusing on personalized medicine programs.”
Rallying for the cause When Lisa Hopkins decided to start Team 4 Hope in 2011 her sisterin-law, Colette, got on board right away. “Because neuroblastoma was something we’d dealt with in our family, I was eager to
get on board,” said Colette. “We decided to start a running team and it has just blossomed from there.” The Team 4 Hope is made up of 13 members, four of which (including Colette) are from the Saanich Peninsula. The group has become known as the largest neuroblastoma fundraisers in all of Western Canada (last year they raised more than $106,000 for the cause) and hold many of their fundraising events locally. This year, the team is taking their fundraising to the U.S. by sending runners from the team to the Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon, one of only two events that shuts down the Las Vegas Strip each year (New Year’s eve is the other). “We’ll also have a team in the Godess Run coming up here in Victoria and a team in the Lululemon Sea Wheeze Half Marathon in Vancouver, so we have lots of going on,” said Colette. The team will be putting on several local fundraising events this year including the popular Touch a Truck event at Panorama Recreation Centre which was a huge success last year. “We had huge response this year from people wanting
Upcoming Team 4 Hope fundraisers: • Garage Sale May 18 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1175 McMorran Place in Victoria. • RONA Westshore Carwash and Barbecue June 16 and July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Touch a Truck June 23 at Panorama Recreation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Vocal 4 Local Gala Sept. 7 at the Sidney Pier Hotel at 7:30 p.m. See www. team4hope.com for more information on events and to purchase tickets.
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The Spring series of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre’s Yoga Under the Salish Sea will continue through June. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre (SODC) and Panorama Recreation Centre teamed up to offer yoga classes in the aquarium last fall.
“The aquarium is a great place to take yoga because it’s a totally unique experience,” Christina Smethurst, innovations advancement specialist at the SODC, said. “Where else on the Peninsula can you do a goddess pose within two feet of a Giant Pacific Octopus without getting wet?” she added. Originally, the last sessions
were scheduled for earlier this spring, but interest in the program was such that the SODC decided to keep the sessions running through June. Additional class dates for the month of June will be Wednesday the 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the aquarium. For more information, visit www.oceandiscovery.ca/events or call 250-665-7511.
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a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.vime.ca. st. MAry’s spring Fling (located at the corner of East Saanich Road and Cultra Avenue in Saanichton) happens Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Thrift shop bargains, home baking, books, garden shop and refreshments. Great parking and everyone is welcome. doWnloAdAble books at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Learn how you can download ebooks and audiobooks to your computer, eReader, or mobile device. Wednesday, May 15 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. for iPads, iPhones and tablets. Friday, May 17 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. for Kobo, Sony and other similar e-readers. Free. To register, call 250-656-0944. st. AndreWs grAndMothers Helping African Grandmothers is having their Spring Bonnet Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. in the church hall (9691 Fourth St. in Sidney.) Fashions by Suzannes. For Tickets call Glenda at 250-656-4421. the Friends oF John Dean Park Society invite the public to the dedication of an interpretive sign at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 in John Dean Provincial Park. It is an easy walk to the dedication from the parking lot in John Dean Provincial park at the end of
Writing history With Sharon Hope at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Sharon Hope will read from her book The English Travellers and talk about the process for writing a nonfiction book about family. Topics include gathering documents, transcription, use of photographs, copyright and adding background and historical facts. This talk will be of interest to historians, genealogists and memoir writers. Presented by the Sidney North Saanich Library Writers Group. Thursday, May 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. To register, call 250-656-0944. Critique Writers group at the Sidney North Saanich Library. The Critique group welcomes writers who wish to develop their writing in a supportive environment and meets Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. To register, call 250-656-0944. Author Anny sCoones at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Anny Scoones’ new book, Hometown: Out and About in Victoria’s Neighbourhoods explores the city’s various characteristics, personalities and quirky charms. At the launch, Anny will read about Sidney. She is the author of three books about when she lived at historic Glamorgan Farm in North Saanich. Saturday, May 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. Free. To register, call 250-656-0944.
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An evening At The SHOAL will feature Parkland Secondary Jazz students (band and vocals) on Thursday, May 23. Buffet starts 6 p.m., entertainment at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available by phone at 250656-5537 (VISA, MasterCard) or in person at SHOAL (10030 Resthaven Dr.) vAnCouver islAnd Model Engineers model train rides at Heritage Acres (7321 Lochside Dr.) May 18 and 19 from 10
The News Review provides this community calendar free of charge, giving preference to Saanich Peninsula clubs, organizations and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be mailed, dropped off at our office, or e-mailed to reporter@ peninsulanewsreview.com. Dean Park Road in North Saanich. The sign, funded by the Friends of John Dean Park Society, commemorates John Dean’s donation of 80 acres of land to the province to form the beginning of John Dean Provincial Park. hAve An ipAd? Courses for Beginner iPad and Beyond Beginner iPad will be offered at SHOAL Activity Centre in May and June. Call for dates, times and cost. 250 656-5537. portrAit pAinting and Drawing Drop-In now every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the SHOAL Centre. Non-Members $3.25, SHOAL Activity Members $1.75. Call 250-656-5537 for more information. the peninsulA gArden Club will have Dave Sledzinski from Butchart Gardens do a demo on making “Butchart style” hanging baskets on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Drop in fee
applies. vAnCouver islAnd Mode Engineers - model train rides at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive, June 15 and 16, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.(info: vime.ca)
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sAAniCh peninsulA toAstMAsters meets every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich library in the Nell Horth room. Do you want to develop better speaking skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet and build strong leadership skills? Contact Mary at 250544-1819 for more information. torque MAsters CAr Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information email rodallan@shaw. ca, call Rod Allan at 250-656-2757 or visit torquemasters.ca. sidney sister Cities association meets third Thursday of the month at the Sidney North
Saanich Library (Nell Horth Room) at 7 p.m. Help us build our sister relationships with Anacortes, Cairns Australia and Niimi, Japan. For more information check our new website www. sidneysistercities association.com. 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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JONES, Phyllis Philomene It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce that our beautiful Mother, Grannie, Sister and Aunt, Phyllis Philomene Jones died peacefully on April 29th, 2013 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her loving husband, Wesley (2004); sons, Douglas (1999), Brian (1990) and son-in-law, Richard (2006) as well as her sisters, Marguerite Gurton, Dorothy Gunn, Kathleen Garbutt and her brother, Ian Primeau. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Chappell; son, Wayne (Eleanor) Jones; grandchildren, Karolyn, Pamela (Pascal), Corinne (Steve), Stephen, Casey and Tanya; great-grandchildren, Katie, Wesley and Tyson; brother, Dick (Rusty) Primeau and her dear sister-in-law, Glenys (Jones) Towers as well as many nieces and nephews. Mom/Grannie was born August 13th, 1916 in Tuxford, Saskatchewan to Aurele and Dorothy Primeau and spent her early years in Saskatchewan growing up on a farm and riding her horse bareback to school. It was during the depression, on October 20, 1932 at the age of 16, when she moved with her family to North Saanich, BC. A beautiful teenager in a new town, it didn’t take long to make friends and catch the eye of the boys. When watching a ball game one day, she asked “Who’s that boy?� and was soon introduced to her future husband. Phyllis married Wesley Jones on November 14th 1940 and they spent 63 happy years together, raising a family of four and where Mom was very active in the running of their company WA Jones and Sons Trucking. She never had anything less than a smile on her face, if not outright laughing, or a momentary frown played for comedy. Phyllis lived in North Saanich for over 80 years where she was involved in her community, serving on the PTA and the Heritage committee. Since 1932, she has been an active member of the Saanich Peninsula Parish and spent over 54 years on the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). Phyllis had a true gift and eloquence with words and was often writing poems and stories for family occasions. Although most people would slow down as they headed into their nineties not Mom; she spent 10 years in a labour of love producing a book to commemorate the first 100 years of St Elizabeth’s Church. What a joy it was to her to have the book published the week before her 90th birthday. Mom had a love of music and was often found singing away, right up to her last days when the nurses would join her in singing. She had an undying faith and was caring and compassionate by nature. She left a lasting legacy for her family. Although our dear energizer bunny has run out of batteries and the world’s a poorer place without her, the heavens are now one lovely star richer. A Funeral Service was held at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney on Monday, May 6, 2013 with burial at Royal Oak Burial Park. As mom loved to be surrounded by colour and flowers, they will be gratefully accepted. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Colleen McConnell, Executor NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY RITA DAW, DECEASED, formerly of #66, 2600 FERGUSON ROAD, SAANICHTON, BC, V8W 3R7. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, at Suite #402, 1321 Blanshard Street, P.O. Box 8043, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7, on or before the 7th day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, Executor By its Solicitors HORNE COUPAR
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GAYA COSMETIC Industries Inc o/a Forever Flawless- is now hiring Sales Clerks for Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC. Must speak English and have the ability to sell. Permanent F/T. Shifts, Weekends. Wage-$ 13./hr. E-mail: gayacosmetic@gmail.com
CLARK BUILDERS requires out of town Surveyors. Must have commercial construction experience. Contact us at: 1877-416-6815. Send an Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com or Fax 1-888-403-3051.
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LOVE TO TEACH? LOVE TO DRIVE? LOOKING TO GET BACK INTO THE WORK FORCE? DriveWise is looking for responsible F/T or P/T Instructors to teach driving. Must have 5 years driving experience and enjoy working with people. Please attend in person May 7, 8, 9, 10, between 10am-3pm at #106-3550 Saanich Rd.
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LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yard & 2 sheds. REDUCED to $35,000. 250-590-2450.
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1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 12 DRAWER cherry wood dresser, like new, $70 obo. Call (778)433-2192. DARK GREEN leather recliner, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)656-9272. LAZY-BOY CHAIR, off white in colour. Excellent condition, $99. Call (250)472-0992. SOFA AND love seat (floral), in good condition, $80 obo. Call (250)652-0549.
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ESQUIMALT- LRG 2 bdrm, $950 *1/2 month free*, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. (250)385-7256. QUADRA, 11TH flr view, 1 bdrm, D/W, new lam flooring, N/P, N/S, $985. 250-361-9540
FOR SALE by Owner Townhouse $389,500. MLS #320099. Open House every Sat & Sun 12-3pm, 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. Call 250-818-7038 for more info.
SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Lease. Avail June 1. Call (250)656-4003.
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SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003
2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty! 56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb.
TOTAL PACKAGE now! 39’ Tradewinds Asp Cabin Crusier, twin Cummins diesels, enclosed sundeck & bridge, 2 heads sleeps 4-6. Very well maintained, boat house kept in North Saanich Marina. Asking $116,000. 50’ x 25’ enclosed boathouse available as part of complete cruising and moorage package. Ready to go! Call (250)361-7343.
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GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.
SOOKE 1 br + office, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $835. Phone 250- 589-5337
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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.
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HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
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Museum expansion work eyes a June completion date Continued from page 4
“We have a few ideas about events that we might have a role to play in, in a partnership with other areas of the community.” Some of those ideas include the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the District of North Saanich in 2015, as well as the 150th anniversary of confederation in
2017 (also the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Sidney). Next year, Wainwright said the 443 Helicopter Squadron marks its 25th anniversary of relocated to the Victoria airport. He said planning for that is still early and requires more discussion. Wainwright also noted that the museum’s work with the Peninsula
News Review for its 100th anniversary last year opened up potential events. One of those, he continued, could be a retrospective of the Sidney Poets Group or even a historical look at Sidney’s Booktown. Wainwright said in its effort to be more involved in the community, the society has joined the Sidney business improvement area
expected to be complete by June. Wainwright said the museum is working on getting an entrance feature in place, although those plans, he said, are still in preliminary discussions. A grand opening for the historical society’s first phase of expansion is also in the works for the new year. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
(BIA) as an associate member. He added the weekend workshop was the first step in the museum’s outreach efforts to come. “The Family Day event was proof that we can have an impact. It was a community-wide event and not just for the museum.” In the meantime, their expansion continues, with the renovation to new space next door
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