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Central Saanich’s Police Chief received a special Central Saanich’s Police Chiefweek. received a special award this past award this past week. CSPS Chief Paul Hames was named as a recipiCSPS Chief Paul named as a of recipient Hames of the was Order of Merit the Police Forces, ent of the Order of Merit of the Policeexceptional Forces, a medal which honours leadership, a medal whichmerit honours exceptional leadership, and service in a police force. merit and service in a police force. The ceremony was held The ceremony wasMay held Friday, 24 in Ottawa at Friday, May 24Rideau in Ottawa Hall at and the awards Rideau Hall and thepresented awards to 61 police were were presentedofficers to 61 from policeall over Canada officers from all(11 over Canada from B.C.) by Governor (11 from B.C.)General by Governor David Johnston. General David Johnston. Hames began his career Hames began his career in policing in 1974 when he in policing in 1974 he He served in joinedwhen the RCMP. Devon MacKenzie joined the RCMP. He served in years and in Deep Cove Elementary student Elise Ewan shows some of the trash she collected from Devon MacKenzie/News Alberta for many Pat Bay Beach staff on May 2 Alberta for many years Deep to Cove student Elise Ewan shows some of the she collected Pat Bay Beach on May 28. Deepis run 1997 he and was in promoted the Elementary Cove students cleaned up the beach as part of trash the Great Canadianfrom Shoreline Cleanup initiative which he was promoted the Cove cleaned up the beach asand part ofWorld the Great Canadian rank of to Inspector and students trans- the Vancouver Aquarium the Wildlife Fund. Shoreline Cleanup initiative which is run through Paul 1997 Hames rank of Inspector and Paul Hames ferred to transOttawa. the Vancouver Aquarium and the World Wildlife Fund. ferred to Ottawa. There, Hames was tasked There, Hames was and tasked with researching, designing implementing the with researching, designing and implementing theDispute Resolufirst RCMP National Alternative first RCMP National Alternative Resolution Centre. HamesDispute retired from the RCMP in 1999 tion Centre. Hames retired from RCMP inof1999 and became Chiefthe Constable the CSPS. and became Chief“It Constable of the CSPS. was a humbling experience to be among so “It was a humbling experience people to be among so contributed to Steven Heywood many exceptional who have “It was a very interesting race,” Liberal candidate Stephen Robmany exceptional people who have “It was a very interesting Liberal candidate RobSteven Heywood keeping Canada onecontributed of the safesttoplaces to live in News staff said Collier. race,” “The vote was split erts. Stephen Green Party candidate Adam keeping Canadathe one of thesaid safest places in News staff Collier. vote was erts. Green Party candidate world,” Hames of to thelive award. three ways andsplit it never let up.” Olsen gainedAdam some said ground but “The the world,” said Hames of the the award. three ways and it Collier never let up.” Olsen gained was somesome ground but off “During ceremony I found myself thinking said Holman, who could 216 votes of second NDP candidate Gary Holman “During the ceremony I found myself I’ve thinking Collier said Holman, who could was some 216 votes NDP candidate Gary Holman of all the men and women had the privilege of saw his not be reached by the PNR’s press place.off of second lead in Saanich North and of all the men and women I’ve hadthe theyears. privilege not beofreached by the PNR’s press now to open a saw hisgratelead in the Saanich North and 52place. working with over I feelofextremely will be looking Allan Collier, president the time, Islands go from to 163 durworking with over years.asI feel grate-for the Islands time, willsaid be looking now to open a and settle into president of theassociation 52 to 163B.C.’s dur- finalAllan ful the to them wellextremely as my family supportgo from constituency office constituency ing Elections countCollier, of NDP ful to them as they well have as mygiven family thethe support constituency androle. settle into NDP constituency association ing Elections final in count of 14 mefor over years. 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Central Saanich’s Police Chief received a special award this past week. CSPS Chief Paul Hames was named as a recipient of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, a medal which honours exceptional leadership, merit and service in a police force. The ceremony was held Friday, May 24 in Ottawa at Rideau Hall and the awards were presented to 61 police officers from all over Canada (11 from B.C.) by Governor General David Johnston. Hames began his career in policing in 1974 when he joined the RCMP. He served in Alberta for many years and in 1997 he was promoted to the rank of Inspector and transPaul Hames ferred to Ottawa. There, Hames was tasked with researching, designing and implementing the first RCMP National Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre. Hames retired from the RCMP in 1999 and became Chief Constable of the CSPS. “It was a humbling experience to be among so many exceptional people who have contributed to keeping Canada one of the safest places to live in the world,” said Hames of the award. “During the ceremony I found myself thinking of all the men and women I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years. I feel extremely grateful to them as well as my family for the support they have given me over the years. Without them, this award would not have been possible.” PLease see: Hames involved in the community, page 2

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The count is in: holman holds on Gary Holman and the NDP have won Saanich North and the Islands Steven Heywood News staff

NDP candidate Gary Holman saw his lead in Saanich North and the Islands go from 52 to 163 during Elections B.C.’s final count of the votes in the May 14 provincial election. That makes Holman the riding’s first NDP MLA. He defeated B.C.

“It was a very interesting race,” said Collier. “The vote was split three ways and it never let up.” Collier said Holman, who could not be reached by the PNR’s press time, will be looking now to open a constituency office and settle into his new role. Elections B.C. completed its final count of the ballots in the riding on May 29.

Liberal candidate Stephen Roberts. Green Party candidate Adam Olsen gained some ground but was some 216 votes off of second place. Allan Collier, president of the NDP constituency association said Holman was in Vancouver for a caucus meeting Wednesday and would soon be making the transition from candidate to MLA.

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• A request from the Farmlands Trust was made, after a brief presentation, that the municipality help the farm install deer and perimeter fencing on the property. The Trust, who will be providing the fencing and man hours of their own, requested additional man hours from municipal workers and use of the municipality’s heavy equipment. Council requested staff investigate the approximate costs of the request and will decide on the matter at a later date.

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Central Saanich Police Service used surveillance Devon MacKenzie News staff

Central Saanich Police caught up with an alleged thief who they say has been plaguing municipalities from Sidney to Sooke. A 31-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested this week after police and the Regional Crime Unit set up surveillance in the Tanner Ridge area last Friday. The area had reportedly been a theft hotspot for almost a year. Police say the alleged thief would hit suburban and rural neighbourhoods in Sooke, Central Saanich and Sidney, trying

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door handles on parked vehicles. According to police, if the doors were unlocked, he’d take any items of value in view. “This was a case where the thief was targeting areas where he knew people are complacent about locking their vehicles,” said Corporal Pat Bryant of the Central Saanich Police. “He wasn’t smashing windows or busting locks, he wasn’t looking to attract attention.” Bryant estimated the man is responsible for more than 140 thefts from vehicles in the three municipalities. “He would often steal change, laptops, iPads, anything of value that was left in sight in unlocked vehicles,” said Bryant. The man, who police suspect was familiar with the areas he was targeting, was arrested and

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charged with several counts of theft, possession of stolen property and drug possession. “He admitted that his stealing was fuelled by his drug addiction, which isn’t an unusual situation,” said Bryant. “It was the pattern and timeline of the thefts that tipped us off that it might be the same suspect. I credit the collaborative effort of our team and the Regional Crime Unit in catching this prolific offender. “If it hadn’t been for the hard work by our officers and forensics team who took it to the next level and took the time to submit detailed reports and look for fingerprints we wouldn’t have caught the guy.” The man was held overnight in Central Saanich and released on bail and strict conditions the following day.

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CENTRAL SAANICH — Nancy Macdonald has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for School District 63 (Saanich), effective immediately. In a media release, the board of education announced the appointment of the assistant superintendent for the last seven years to the post, replacing departing Superintendent Dr. Keven Elder.

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Town wants APC on track SIDNEY — The Town of Sidney council directed staff to get more information on recent rezoning and community plan amendments to the town’s advisory planning commission. Council expressed concern that the APC had asked staff — and not council, to whom they report — for more information. “I’m concerned that the APC is all over the place,” said Councillor Tim Chad. “I want staff at the next APC meeting to get them back on track.”

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On May 28, the Peninsula News Review hosted an awards night gala event at Muse Winery, presenting certificates and plaques to the top vote-getters in its 2013 Readers’ Choice awards. Here are some images from the evening’s festivities.

Jane Powell (left) and Natasha Crawford chat prior to the awards ceremony.

Photos by Steven Heywod and Devon MacKenzie Christina Smethurst of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre accepts the first place plaque for Best Tourist Attraction from the PNR’s Adam Somers. Suzanne Rose and Muffet Billyard-Leake share a laugh.

Vern Michell of Michell’s Farm accepts his Readers’ Choice plaque from PNR publisher Jim Parker.

Yvonne Campbell and Jamie J of Exist Hairworx and Salon J, respectively, accept their Readers’ Choice plaques from Jim Parker.

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In the minds of many Canadians, the purpose of the Canadian Senate is a bit of a mystery. It’s a body that’s not elected, what it accomplishes is less than clear, and news about it only erupts when politicians talk about reform, or more recently, when senators play fast and loose with the purse strings of taxpayers. The original purpose of the Senate was to give a sober second thought to bills passed by elected Members of Parliament, and, according to its website, to bolster underrepresented groups, such as women, aboriginal people and minorities. When it comes to being a champion of aboriginal, women’s or minority rights, the Senate is perhaps the last organization that leaps to mind. As well intentioned as the Senate was when created in 1867, today the body is effectively a patronage system for the ruling party to reward loyal and often high-profile Canadians with prestigious well-paid jobs. A more cynical interpretation is the Senate acts as no more than a slush fund to carry out political favours. This week B.C. Premier Christy Clark reiterated her stance that the Senate should be abolished. She said if that’s not possible, B.C. will start electing its senators in an attempt to bring some validity to the body which cost Canadians $106 million in 2012 (minus the $90,000 paid back by senator Mike Duffy). Prime Minister Stephen Harper has long advocated reforming Senate terms and appointment procedures, or even doing away with it altogether. That hasn’t stopped Harper from appointing 56 Conservative senators (and two elected in Alberta) over his time in office. If Parliament can’t abolish the Senate or it accepts that it has a reason to exist, change is desperately needed. The number of senators per province isn’t based on population and it’s not supposed to be, but the current distribution is all over the map. Does it make sense that New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have 10 senators each and Quebec has 24, while Alberta has six and B.C. has five? For the Senate to have credibility, rather than act as a vehicle for patronage and self-serving party loyalty, each province should have an equal number of elected senators, perhaps two or four each. Senators themselves should not be sitting silent, and should be seeking to reform an institution that has no accountability or credibility in terms of working in the interests of Canadians. 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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VicPD deputy accepts challenge taxpayers the costs of responding Recently in the News, Saanich to 3,000 to 5,000 false calls per year Mayor Frank Leonard threw down and allowed us to direct scarce somewhat of an editorial gauntlet resources to providing actual police in front of VicPD with his views on service to the community. community policing and Saanich’s I’ve been writing for “no policing call too nearly four years on a small” policy (online at blog about the work of www.vicnews.com). our officers on the streets Mayor Leonard’s of Esquimalt and Victoria. words were clear enough, Whether it’s helping an but his unspoken elderly person get back implication is also pretty into their bed, or rescuing simple: Saanich provides a dog from an overheated a comprehensive car, I remain amazed at the community-based number of “small calls” approach to policing, our uniformed response which works, while John Ducker officers routinely handle Victoria and Esquimalt Guest column with courteous and provides a limited, diligent professionalism. reactive call response In addition, as I scan our approach, which doesn’t. organizational chart I see we Unfortunately, most of Mayor devote approximately 17 full-time Leonard’s assertions are false or inaccurate and I’m mystified why he staff members to what I consider community policing functions, be feels the need to keep taking these they community resource officers, shots at us. For example, Mayor school liaison, integrated outreach Leonard asserts that VicPD does not attend false alarms, noisy house teams or volunteer co-ordinators. Many of our programs have parties and break and enters. This is patently untrue. Since Jan. been recognized at the national and international level for 1, VicPD has attended 344 noise their efficiency and innovation. complaints, 233 break and enters Combined with our leadership on and 229 alarms. Why these bald the social media front, I’ll hold our assertions about another police product up against anyone else’s. department’s operations would be Where our responses differ made without checking into the from Mayor Leonard’s policing facts astounds me. philosophies stem from us not For some years now, VicPD has having the luxury of simply ignoring not attended alarm complaints the region’s most difficult crime and where we know to a virtual social problems. certainty they will be false. No one It’s no secret to VicPD members is breaking into the front door of that many of the region’s hardcore a shopping mall or a school at 11 drug dealers, organized criminals a.m. on a day they are wide open and party crowd live in the outlying for business. This has saved our

areas, which most certainly includes Saanich. The criminal element of these groups ply their trade on the streets of our downtown core and often retire to the bedroom communities. After 34 years I could fill a police notebook with instances where outlying agencies have either declined outright or simply don’t have the true capacity to deal with serious criminal elements living in their communities, leaving it to VicPD to handle or simply allow the problem to be ignored. The model of regional integration currently being discussed won’t help either. It doesn’t go far enough to include core policing functions such as traffic, identification units, detectives or K9 and how we could use economy of scale to reduce all of our workloads. It unfortunately has remained at the level of things like the dive team, used by VicPD once in the last two years, and other ancillary functions which have virtually no meaningful impact. It also creates a cumbersome process of management by consensus, where four or more people end up being in charge and no one is actually accountable for service delivery. So to respond to Mayor Leonard’s question: “Are you willing to pay for the cost of this community policing model?” My answer is: “I wish I could afford to, by freeing up the taxpayers and officers of Esquimalt and Victoria from having to subsidize your luxury.” John Ducker is deputy chief for administration with the Victoria Police Department.

‘I’m mystified why (Leonard) feels the need to keep taking shots at us.’

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Schools need to embrace the diversity of all beliefs

do not believe that schools are a platform to express or promote political beliefs. Therefore, I do not believe teachers should be allowed to wear buttons to promote their political beliefs in the classroom or anywhere else on the school property given they have the trust of our vulnerable and easily influenced youth. Schools are not allowed to promote religious beliefs – how can we condone the promotion of political beliefs – all in the name of freedom of speech. There are numerous other professions in the community who work with children – police officers, nurses, doctors, coaches, counsellors, psychologists to name just a few – should they

also be allowed to wear buttons to promote their political beliefs in the name of free speech? The CODE Handbook: Consortium on Diversity in Education states that schools should educate about all political and religious and cultural beliefs and values – not specific beliefs and values. I believe we have a moral obligation to embrace diversity of all beliefs and not promote our personal beliefs with our educational system. As a closing remark – there are a lot of countries in the world that use and influence youth for their own religious and political purposes. Do we need or want this in B.C./Canada? Pat Hook North Saanich

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Congratulations to the Town of Sidney for developing five What is the CFIA thinking charging stations for electrical regarding local food. cars. In some ways, this pioSupport a 4-H Member, buy neering initiative is much like the best local beef, lamb, and the farsighted people who built pork the Saanich Peninsula the first gas stations when there offers. were so few cars.They took a These future farmers need your support at the Saanich Fair chance with a new technology and the rest is history. 4-H auction every year. These charging stations will Fran Kennedy Saanichton make Sidney a destination point for travellers and encourage Make Beacon a two-way more people to buy electric cars and help the planet. What’s street not to like about that? For those who drive electric Re: Beacon Avenue two-way cars, range anxiety is a real street. fear. If they venture too far on a Town council needs to drive, they may not be able to change Beacon Avenue back to return because there is no place a two-way street. to recharge their batteries. The Visitors cannot find their way Sidney charging stations will out of town. eliminate that fear. The town should also reintroIt is not often that policians duce angle parking on Beacon, can see past the next election like the Uptown Mall — this could double our parking spots. and make a decision that has a long-range benefit. Sidney’s poliCustomers cannot park in front ticians have smelled the roses of our store. Inga Michel, owner of Tivoli and should be commended for Gallery this action. Dennis Choptiany Sidney Markham, Ontario

Ducklings in the store should be allowed to stay We stopped in to say hello and welcome to the proprietor of Dr. Mallard’s Just Ducky Books next to Capital Iron. To see young ducklings so well cared-for is such a blessing. Yes, young ducklings in a fine, large container. The owner raises ducks but likes to watch over them. So, enjoy a little blessing and visit the store and sign the petition to allow them to stay until their incubation period is over. Lorie and Fara Hutchinson Sidney

Classic TV in Ottawa Who says federal politics is boring when it’s like a classic TV series? This week we saw “Perry Mason” Thomas Mulcair grill “Colonel Klinck” Stephen Harper - who persists in repeating “I know nothing”. Despite all of the main characters in the Senategate scandal being personally appointed by Harper: Senators Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau and Chief of Staff Wright of his Prime Minister’s Office – he ignores that all avenues of this growing scandal lead to his office during his watch.

Meanwhile “Fonzy” Justin Trudeau never has a bad hair day even as he steps in every cow pie in the field – with divisive and often contradictory statements often in the form of dramatic exaggeration. While the Conservatives profess to want to “reform” a Senate they have packed and Justin is delighted the current Senate has 24 Quebec Senators while B.C. and Alberta have only six each, only Mulcair argues the Senate should be abolished. This action would save taxpayers $91 million annually and rid Canada of an anachronistic triple-U Senate: Unelected, Unaccountable and Undemocratic that was originally created to assure that the politicaleconomic elites would limit the powers of the people’s House of Commons. Ron Faris Victoria

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• Sidney town councillors received information on the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) society of Greater Victoria. The organization consists of volunteer advocates who report on a child’s best interests in regards to placement outside of their natural family. Learn more at www. CASAforChildren.ca.

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• Councillor Kenny Podmore confirmed there will be a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony on June 30.

• Mayor Larry Cross thanked the town’s director of development services, Marlaina Elliott, for her work in getting five electric vehicle charging stations in place in Sidney. Cross also won the support of council to have town staff look into the feasibility of obtaining an electric truck with the capacity to act as a power source.

• Sidney will look into the merits of a no-cost community video showcase opportunity by a company called CGI Communications. The goal of such videos, based on municipal websites, is to market and promote community assets and attributes.

• The artist Ice Bear is in Sidney to refurbish his murals in the downtown area. Mayor Larry Cross said Ice Bear is doing the work out of his own responsibility to his art.

• Council approved the purchase of a portable, solar-powered message board to help promote local events, town works projects and more. The town recently rented one for around $4,000 during the Fifth Street roundabout project. Staff stated it would be cheaper to buy a used one than to keep renting them. The cost to the town is expected to be just over $13,300. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

• Mayor Larry Cross asked town staff to review the Capital Regional District’s report on potential tsunami inundation and runoff in south Vancouver Island. The CRD, he said, is still in the process of approving it, so its use in Sidney would depend on that.

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IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT • Whitespace Dance presents The Forgotten Toys, an original story-ballet featuring the students of Whitespace Dance’s full-year ballet program on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Tickets (adults $10 and children wnder 12, $8) are available through the Mary Winspear box office at 250-656-0275 or marywinspear.ca. • Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts hit the stage Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. For tickets ($37.50), call 250-656-0275 or visit www.marywinspear.ca. • The Saanich Peninsula Studio Tour happens June 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take the opportunity to visit 43 artists in 27 of the Sannich Peninsula’s most interesting studios. For more information and a brochure and map on the Studio Tour, visit www. cacsp.com or call 250656-7400.

• World renowned dog trainer, breeder and author Suzanne Clothier presents two lectures at the Mary Winspear Centre. On Friday, June 7 she will discuss From Maddening to Maturity: Understanding & Helping the Adolescent Dog. On Saturday, June 8 she will discuss Puppy Enrichment: Creating Confident, Competent & Coordinated Puppies. Tickets for both talks are $45 each and are available through the Mary Winspear box office at 250-6560275 or marywinspear. ca.

• Murray Hatfield and Teresa at the Mary Winspear Centre. The popular magic show takes place Sunday, June 9 at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available through the Mary Winspear box office at 250-656-0275 or marywinspear.ca. • A Retrospective Exhibition of Sculpture by Duncan Currie will take place at the Tulista Park Arts Centre (9565 Fifth St.) from June 10 to 16. Show open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.cacsp.com.

SIDNEY – Students from the Peninsula Academy of Music Arts will be showing their stuff this weekend. On Sunday, June 2 PAMA invites family, friends and the

public to the annual year-end recital featuring the talented students from the school. The concert will take place at Highway Christian Fellowship (10364 MacDonald Park

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Panorama hosts gymnastics event Travis Paterson News staff

Athletes from host club Falcon Gymnastics won three all-around medals at the 31st Garden City Invitational at Panorama Recreation Centre May 17-19. More than 300 artistic gymnasts attended from across B.C. Falcon athletes earned 30 podium positions combined. National open competitor Annallise Bruton Joe led the way with

gold in each individual event on her way to an all-around gold. It’s a grand ending of the competitive career for Joe, a Mount Douglas secondary senior. Inez Verdun (P2 Tyro 2001) and Kianna Pheiffer (P2 Novice) also won and all-around gold. Sara Keating (P4 Novice, inset photo), Emma Longbottom (P2 Tyro 2001), Emily Schmidt (P2 Novice) and Reese Wheeldon (P3 Tyro 2001) each won allaround silver. Keating turned in one of many

strong perfomances on individual events, finishing second on each of hers. Ali Marriott (P3 Open) was second on the bars, Rebecca Psaila (P2 Tyro 2002) was first on the bars. Verdun was first on the beam and floor. Pheiffer was first on the beam. Wheeldon was first on the bars and beam. The season ends in Port Alberni at the Island Championships June 8-9, though training resumes in July for next season. sports@vicnews.com

Sidney runner Marc Trottier won the 10.73km race Continued from page 8

His time was six minutes ahead of the second-place finisher, Brett Withers of Seattle. “Finlayson killed it. He ran it really well,” said race organizer Dave Milne. “But the really impressive showing was Marilyn Arsenault breaking Cheryl Murphy’s women’s record.” Rain fell but the weather conditions weren’t for bad running Milne added. “It wasn’t as bad as you’d think, some rain but no wind, which is key.”

More than 1,350 people ran in the combined events, the 21.5-kilometre half-marathon, newly introduced 10.73 km, 5 km and the 2 km and 400-metre kids races. It’s the last year with Milne as the race director. The proprietor of Peninsula Runners store started the Oak Bay Kool HalfMarathon nine years ago. “It will still be a Peninsula Runners event. We’ll just have to find someone who can do a better job, someone who will catch all the little things that I miss. I’m

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

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2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton. Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. En suite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee. Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

APARTMENT/CONDO Sidney luxury Condo- beautiful 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, close to downtown, ocean views. #201-9942-Third St. $498,000. 778-351-1239 ID#192331 www.propertyguys.com

TOWNHOUSE $389,500. Motivated sellers! Will pay 3%/1.5% to buyers agent. MLS #320099. 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. For viewing call 250-818-7038 online: propertyguys.com id# 192357.

SIDNEY- LRG renovated 2 bdrm apt+ den, 1.5 bath, modern open kitchen, 1 blk to ocean/main St. Garden, W/D, D/W, fireplace, parking. NS/NP. $1290+ utils. June 1. Call Hugo, 403-650-1845. Evenings 403-253-5285. Garage optional. SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

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SIDNEY 1-bdrm, grnd floor corner. Laundry room, prkg. N/S. $820./mo (250)812-4154

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

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ASSORTMENT 2 pairs of drapes & curtains, $40/pair. (250)595-5734.

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LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

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ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

MAPLE DOUBLE dresser w/ mirror & night stand. Sewing machine cabinet. You pick up. Call (250)652-5876.

Technician required for Central Interior dealership. Preference to techs with GM experience. Email resume to: t_tugnum@hotmail.com

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TRUCKLOAD Mattress Sale, All sizes, All models On SALE! Sidney Buy & Sell, 9818 4th St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca

HELP WANTED

LOST: STERLING silver chain w/ small frog (sentimental) in or outside the Tillicum Mall, May. 20. Call (250)381-2591.

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Long Bowling Club Giant Garage, Craft & Bake Sale 9am-2pm, June 1.

1800 Hobby Rd (Centennial Park) C. SAANICH, 2600 Ferguson Rd., Sat, June. 1, 9am-2pm. Multi Family Garage Sale. Super selection at great prices. FIRST BAPTIST Church- 875 North Park Street, Treasure and Bake Sale. 9 am - 1 pm, Saturday, June 1, 2013. SAANICH: 1143 McBriar Ave., Sat., June 1st, 9am-1pm. Moving sale, great deals! TILLICUM AREA- 406 Obed Ave, Sat, June 1, 8am-3pm. Something for everyone! Appliances to tables, priced to go

GARAGE SALES SAANICH. SAT & SUN., June 1 & 2, 9am-2pm. Household goods, clothing, linens, plants, magazines, books, etc. 667 Vanalman Ave., no early birds!

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WANTED TO RENT

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SIDNEY- DELIGHTFUL Garden suite, furnished. Walk to work, amenities & ocean. NS/NP. $795. (250)656-9194.

BRENTWOOD BAY- 1 bdrm grd level suite, priv entrance, NS/NP. D/W, W/D. $800+ utils. Call (250)652-1725.

WANTED TO Rent: no steps home with 2 bathrooms and find a true close friend for senior widow. (778)433-0614.

HOMES FOR RENT

NORTH SAANICH- 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $750+ utils, W/D, close to bus route. NS/NP. Avail June 15. (250)656-5475.

TRANSPORTATION

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.

NEAR COOK St. village, new 2 bdrm 5 apls prvt fenced yard small pet ok $1400 N/S. Refs. Avail. June 1. 250-383-8800 SIDNEY 2 Bdrm main. Hrdwd flrs, garage, laundry, deck. Cat OK. N/S. $1300 250-812-4154

RECREATION

Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd. Gold, with tan leather. New Michelin, new brakes, service records avail. 193,000 km.$5500. Rob (250)517-0885

MARINE

SIDNEY: BRIGHT 1Bdrm grnd level, private entry, $700 incls utils. No laundry. Avail now. NS/NP. 250-893-2622.

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ROOMS FOR RENT SIDNEY. FURNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D room. Satellite, laundry, heat, hydro. No drinking. $400. 250-654-0477.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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.

SIDNEY: SPACIOUS 3 bdrm. Large yard, quiet cul-de-sac. N/S. $1375. (403)852-1115.

TOWNHOUSES BEAUTIFUL LIVE / WORK Loft-style townhouse, Reflections Building, Langford. 1629 sq.ft. 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, 3-bdrm + den. 2 baths, laundry rm, huge kitchen, 4 SS Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, granite c tops, F/P, patio, dbl garage. 2 ground lvl entrances, rooftop pool and running track. Close to schools, Colwood Golf Club. All amenities incl. NS/NP. $1850./mo. I year lease. Avail July 1st. Call (250)516-6813.

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SIDNEY: 2 bdrm, lrg backyard, gardens. 12x12 insulated shed. N/S. $1100+ utils. Avail. June 15th. Call 250-888-5972.

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N Saanich 1000 sq ft 2 bdrm waterview suite. 6 appliances incl: W/D, F/P, D/W. Garden patio, covered prkg, N/S, cat ok. $1500 incl utilities, exc. phone/ internet. Avail now. 250-656-1778

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

22YRS EXP Clean-ups, weeding, etc. $25/hr, no tax. All areas of city. Dave 250-656-7045. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn or moss? No job too big. Aerating, pwr raking, pruning. Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

CLEANING SERVICES PAULAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOUSECLEANING $20./hr. Reliable, honest. Sidney, N.Saanich. 250-656-2401

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

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MISC SERVICES

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; wine racks, shelving, picture framing and more. Built in or mobile at reasonable prices. (250)812-8646

HANDYPERSONS ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

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SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr. 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.

FLOORING SALE

WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283

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Residents of Central Saanich will have the opportunity to educate themselves on the municipality’s town hall project next week. The municipality has long been considering a new facility and as of now, staff have outlined five options in a memorandum that was presented during a committees meeting on May 27. The five options explored in detail are: maintaining the aging facilities, rehabilitating and completely overhauling the existing facilities, leasing new space for municipal operations elsewhere in Central Saanich, finding a strategic partnership with a developer (locating municipal operations within a mixed-use development) and total replacement of the municipal facility. The costs and considerations for each of the five options are explored in the memorandum which will be part of the open house on Saturday, June 8. The municipality has been looking at the options for a new town hall as far back as the 1990s. In 2000, critical upgrades to the police wing were made to the tune of around $300,000. In 2002, upgrades to the administrative side of the building were made at a cost of around $200,000.

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A totem stands outside of the existing Central Saanich municipal hall. The district is looking at five options, including outright replacement of the facility. In 2006, the district began seriously looking into the needs and desires regarding municipal facilities and the exploration has been ongoing. A new firehall was constructed in the meantime to assure a safe base of emergency operations for the fire department and emergency services. According to staff, the open house will offer detailed information to the public on the activities and timeline to date, the current analysis of the five options out-

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Get to know your sister cities on June 20 at the Victoria Flying Club. The Sidney Sister Cities Association hosts the open house to attract interested residents to their group — as well as to offer more information on Sidney’s three sister cities. In a presentation to Sidney town council on May 27, association president Lesley Nicholls said the open house will feature presentations and displays on each of the sister cities: Anacortes, Washington State; Cairns, Australia, and; Niimi, Japan. In May of 2014, Nicholls said, they will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sidney and Cairns being sister cities. “It’s early days,” she said, but noted that they are looking at booking space at the local museum for an exhibit to mark the anniversary. The association has had a good year, Nicholls reported. Membership in their group is up and they recently launched a website (www.sidneysistercitiesassociation.com) to share details about the organization and its partners. The association hopes to send one of its members, who is an artist, to the Cairns artist in residence program in 2014. An application is in the works. As well, Peninsula resident Terry Patten has been accepted as an assistant language teacher for up to three years in Niimi, Japan and plans to keep a blog of his experiences there on the association’s new website. Called a great Christmas gift by Sidney Mayor Larry Cross, the Sidney Sister Cities Association 2014 Town of Sidney calendar — all 1,000 copies — are expected to hit local shelves on July 1. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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