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Opa! high in the sky A member of the Horeftikos Omilos Mesologgiou dance troupe leaps into the air during a performance at the 12th annual Greek Fest on Friday. The world-famous dance troupe was flown in from Greece to participate in the Saanich-based festival. To read more on the Horeftikos Omilos Mesologgiou dancers, see Page A12. Don Denton/News staff

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ver the past two years, Colquitz creek has been a waterway under assault. It was polluted with at least eight spills from leaky home heating oil tanks, and a significant chunk of its streambank is being excavated this month after a sustained mineral oil leak from an underground power line. Swan creek, a lesser-known Colquitz tributary that meanders from Swan Lake to Interurban Road, has also suffered fuel contamination, prompting the emergence of a

new stewardship group. The little three-kilometre creek – which has been dredged, polluted, cleared of native vegetation, choked with invasive plants, paved over and has generally suffered a thousands cuts of urbanization for decades – finally has a protector. The Friends of Swan Creek Watershed started small, but has long-range plans to nurse the creek back to health, or as close to health as possible for a stream wedged between suburban neighbourhoods and pushed into culverts. The “Friends” formed out of an

initiative by the Peninsula Streams Society, Swan Lake-Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary and Saanich in the wake of the 1,800-litre fuel spill from a home heating oil tank in November 2011. Last November, with the help of Saanich parks staff, a group of community volunteers cleared a section of Swan creek streambank of invasive reed canary grass and planted more than 150 native trees. This September, volunteers hope to install a series of “riffles” – a section of rocks and gravel designed to improve salmon habitat and

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A couple visiting the city from Vancouver stop near the B.C. legislature to look at a map and get their bearings. Tourism Victoria works to keep visitors coming to Greater Victoria, but only seven of the region’s 13 municipalities hold membership with the organization. Sharon Tiffin/News Staff

Tourism Victoria membership a squabble for municipalities Part II in a series that explores tourism on Vancouver Island Danielle Pope News staff

It may be a tourist’s haven in the summer, but municipalities around the region have squabbled for years about who pays to keep visitors pulling out their wallets to come to Vancouver Island. “From our point of view, we look after our own residents rather than the summer touristy crowd,” said Langford Mayor Stew Young. “Every municipality has to look at its strengths, and it is hard to do marketing year round, but we have our focus on pulling in sports teams and giving our residents great entertainment, and we do an excellent job of that.” Langford isn’t alone in that philosophy, and has made a conscious choice not to dedicate its hotel tax to Tourism Victoria – the organization that helps draw in the estimated three million tourists who visit Victoria each year. Tourism Victoria stopped doing exit surveys due to cost in 2009, which tracked exact visitor numbers, said Tourism Victoria board chair Dave Cowen, however more sophisticated marketing tools through Trip Advisor, Statistics Canada and web statistics keeps the organization knowing where to market. In 2012, the top-five incoming destinations were from Europe, the U.S. and Mexico, Washington state, other parts of Canada and B.C. And though Victoria is not seeing the kind of tourists it saw 10 years ago, Cowen said, that’s “a Canadian issue more than a destination issue.”

Cross said. “All vessels rise together when the water “The figures can be really misleading,” he said. “Sept. 11 changed everything, and the visitor economy is still trying comes up.” Still, Sooke is one municipality that prefers to go it to recalibrate in Canada, so we have to work even harder alone. The Sooke Region Tourism Association is funded by to make sure that happens.” a provincial and municipal grant. It offers membership at Currently, seven out of 13 south Island municipalities $125 a year, and is working on collecting a hotel tax from hold a membership, which chimes in at $695 a year the three hotels and bed and breakfasts – or $395 for a reduced rate – and the area. entitles participants to a listing on “We look after our own in “There’s always been the criticism TourismVictoria.ca and in the annual that our voice is smothered by bigger Vacation Guide, social media tools, a residents rather than the interests,” said Sooke councillor, and brochure rack at the Visitor Centre, summer touristy crowd. acting mayor, Maja Tait. visitor maps, decals and voting rights “How do we get the representation? (reduced members lose their listing in Every municipality has to We do like the fact that we are our own the Vacation Guide and visitor sections of look at its strengths, and it entity, and Sooke is a volunteer-based the website). has to do marketing year community. Making a trip into town is Members also receive special time spent away from helping our own promotions, discounts and sales leads, round ....” community.” and more benefits can be included for – Langford Mayor Stew Young Despite its small budget, Sooke has each $350 add-on. forged successful partnerships with The Town of Sidney is pleased with the Tourism Vancouver Island, Tofino, Black benefits its membership grants. Ball Ferry Line out of Port Angeles and the province of Mayor Larry Cross said the 15 per cent increase in Alberta. Other areas on the north peninsula have taken a American ferry traffic from Anacortes is mainly due to similar lead. the tourism pull of Butchart Gardens and other elements Though Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin won’t weigh in on the Island is known for, which benefits everyone – even whether it’s fair for some municipalities to benefit from though Sidney is already fortunate to have a strong the central pull without contributing, he does point to the manufacturing industry. Interestingly, Butchart Gardens is a private member with need for every arm of the region to view membership as an essential investment. Tourism Victoria, while Central Saanich, where the hot“The reach of Tourism Victoria is so high, and it just spot is located, is not. Cross said Sidney benefits from plenty of “run-off traffic” doesn’t make sense for each of the municipalities to from the Gardens, as well as ferry passengers on their way market themselves,” Fortin said. “This is an industry we all need to continue to promote through. and, no matter where you live, it’s good for the whole.” “Tourism is the most significant economy we have, and news@mondaymag.com any supportive marketing we can do is a good thing,”

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Gabriel ArmitagePoint, 6, carries a brand new football and volleyball, which were given to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre last week. The VNFC was awarded $10,000 worth of new sports equipment, courtesy of Canada Dry Mott’s through the Let’s Play grant program. Kyle Slavin/News staff

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Purchasing a brand new football, volleyball or kayak comes at a price. And for a non-profit organization like the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, the price to buy new sports and recreation equipment isn’t within their annual budget. “On average we spend $300 to $400 (annually) on upgrading some of our sports stuff that we need to replace – pool cues and maintenance things, but not to buy new equipment,” said Jeanette Mercer, youth services team leader at VNFC. “What we own is basketballs and a couple footballs, and that’s it. … They’re used so much that they wear out really fast.” Last week, VNFC was gifted $10,000 worth of new equipment courtesy of a Canada Dry Mott’s

what we want to do is be able to provide as many kids across Canada with access to more play,” said Sara Rezaee, spokesperson for Canada Dry Mott’s. The Native Friendship Centre is one of three charities across Canada to benefit from a $10,000 injection of sports equipment. Mercer says it’s tough in the current economic climate to find money and grants specifically for promoting an active lifestyle, so this Let’s Play grant is quite the windfall. “There’s no way we could get $10,000 (worth of equipment) without this grant,” she said. “This is just going to increase physical activity in our community, and accessibility to children and youth and their families. We already do a lot with kids and youth, but this is just going to increase what we can offer them.”

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Swan creek restoration project could take 20 years Continued from Page A1

But many steward volunteers live alongside the stream, and understand its value as a fish habitat and an urban corridor for wildlife. “I’ve seen families of otters, minks and pheasants, and all the birds in the books around there,” said Art Crouse, a director with the Friends of Swan Creek Watershed who’s lived near the creek for 33 years. “I saw a beaver a few years ago. I couldn’t believe my eyes,” added Corrine Besler, a director with her husband Michael. She said an older neighbour told her of the old days when the creek had plenty of water and fish. “It was alive.” Cox too has insider knowledge – he retired from the Ministry of Environment in habitat protection. He helped draw up the protocols and application systems that groups submit to the ministry to work in and around waterbodies. “It’s the first time I’ve had to fill it out and apply,” he said. “It’s interesting being on the other side.” Swan creek had sections dredged and straightened in the 1920s through the 1970s to control flooding as part of the process to create farm fields, followed by residential neighbourhoods. Swan Lake itself was badly polluted by sewage in the 1960s and from two wineries that had dumped chemicals into the lake for 40

years, which would have flowed into Swan and Colquitz creeks, and drained into Portage Inlet. “Local residents and municipal staff noted foul smells, and observed the creek running ‘red’ or ‘black’ with wastewater,” wrote Lise Townsend in a study of the Swan Lake watershed. Fortunately, Saanich followed the recommendations of its municipal engineer from 1967, Frank Neate, to acquire a greenbelt alongside Swan creek to allow for restoration, and eventually extended that to buying Swan Lake property. During a step backwards in 1977, Monday Magazine revealed Swan creek had been dredged yet again by Saanich, between Carey and Columbine roads, against recommendations of its own staff. These days, sections of Swan creek are now healthy enough to support a few coho venturing up from the Colquitz, although during the summer the creek dries to a weedy trickle. Ian Bruce, a biologist with the Peninsula Streams Society who initiated the Swan Creek restoration effort, wrote an assessment of the creek, and suggested building a weir on Swan Lake to allow storage of storm water and to release water into the creek during dry summer months. Neate suggested a similar plan in the 1960s. “You’ve got coho going up and

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Smartphone addiction costly They’re called smartphones, but the way some people use them is anything but smart – giving us all legitimate cause for concern about public safety. A new poll that shows that 64 per cent of adults in B.C. own a smartphone also reveals, more disturbingly, that about 18 per cent of those who do consider themselves “strongly addicted to the device.” Predictably, the majority who placed themselves in that particular category describe their addiction as “manageable.” It’s a rare addict, after all, who acknowledges his or her addiction – whatever it is – is galloping out of control. That all changes, of course, when the addict is faced with incontrovertible evidence – usually some severe crisis or tragedy – that calls for an immediate change in behaviour. The question is, should we, as a society, be expected to pay the price of such a crisis or tragedy? Particularly when it’s something like an accident caused by driving without due care and attention? Smartphones offer entertainment and information through a multitude of apps, and they have very practical uses in terms of communication, particularly in emergencies, that have, so far, merely scratched the surface of their potential. But it’s no news they also function as a distraction. According to the recent poll, those who describe themselves as addicted estimate they spend an average of 2.5 of their waking hours staring at their diminutive keypads and screens. If that 2.5 hours were spent in one block of time, it might be a different matter – but it’s spread throughout the day, usually while the users are multi-tasking in some way. We should all be more aware of the imminent dangers such devices present – and to make sure that we are actually controlling them – and not the other way around. The human animal is, inevitably, flawed – and there is always the temptation to make just one short call, check that one detail, complete that half-finished text or glance at that incoming message. A quick look, a few more words, just this once – who could it hurt? The answer is not only ourselves, but many others as well. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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A silver bullet for climate change? Earth’s natural systems through Altering environments to suit our geoengineering. needs is not new. From clearing Geoengineering to combat land to building dams, we’ve climate change is largely untested. done it throughout history. When Because we’ve stalled so our technologies and long on reducing carbon populations were limited, emissions and still aren’t our actions affected doing enough, we may small areas – though have to consider it. What with some cascading will that mean? effects on interconnected As it relates to climate ecosystems. change, geoengineering We’ve now entered falls into two categories: an era in which humans solar radiation are a geological force. management and carbon According to the dioxide removal. website Welcome to the David Suzuki The former involves Anthropocene, “There Science Matters reflecting solar radiation are now so many of us, back into space. The using so many resources, latter is aimed at that we’re disrupting the removing carbon dioxide grand cycles of biology, from the atmosphere and storing it. chemistry and geology by which Solar radiation management elements like carbon and nitrogen includes schemes such as circulate between land, sea and releasing sulphur aerosols into atmosphere. We’re changing the the atmosphere to scatter sunlight way water moves around the globe and reduce radiation, creating as never before. Almost all the planet’s ecosystems bear the marks or whitening clouds by spraying seawater or other materials into of our presence.” the air, and even installing giant One of our greatest impacts is reflectors in space. These methods global warming, fuelled by massive don’t affect CO2 levels and so increases in atmospheric carbon don’t address issues like ocean dioxide from burning oil, coal and acidification, but they offer possible gas. quick fixes to reduce warming. Thanks in part to selfAn example of carbon removal preserving industrialists, complicit is fertilizing oceans with iron. governments and deluded deniers, Iron stimulates growth of small we’ve failed to take meaningful action to address the problem, even algae called phytoplankton, which remove carbon dioxide from the though we’ve known about it for sea and release oxygen through decades. photosynthesis. Many now argue the best way This allows the oceans to to protect humanity from the absorb additional CO2 from the worst effects is to further alter

atmosphere. When the plankton die and sink to the ocean floor, they become buried under other materials, storing the carbon within them. The Alberta and federal governments have spent billions on their favoured carbon-reduction method, carbon capture and storage – trapping CO2 released by burning fossil fuels and pumping it into the ground – but this method has yet to be perfected. Many schemes are controversial and have shown mixed results in tests, and the danger of unintended consequences is real, including further catastrophic, irreversible damage to the climate system. One major drawback with geoengineering is the mistaken idea that it can be a substitute for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. That many geoengineering projects are fraught with danger and would not resolve the problem quickly enough or even effectively – and would do little or nothing to resolve other fossil fuel problems such as pollution – makes this a critical concern. A U.K. Royal Society study concludes that geoengineering “should only be considered as part of a wider package of options for addressing climate change” and carbon dioxide reduction methods should be preferred over more unpredictable solar radiation management. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki. org.

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Universe goes dark Nalani Cole, left, Candice Affleck, Taylor McAdam, Flynn Gray Scott and Hannah Young sign a petition to save the Centre of the Universe from shutting down. Hundreds of people explored the educational astronomy facility Saturday, its last day open to the public. Earlier this summer the federal government announced it would not continue paying the $250,000 to keep Centre of the Universe open. The petition to revisit that decision, spearheaded by MP Randall Garrison and MLA Lana Popham, is expected to be presented in Ottawa next month.

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Re: Lower speed limits dumbs down driving (Letters, Aug. 21) To reduce speed limits treats a symptom, not the problem. But it may still be better than the problem left untreated. One opponent, in his letter to the editor, refers to those who disagree with his view as “Luddites” and “zealots” who can’t drive. He goes on to state if limits on side streets are reduced, then we should be able to do away with driving tests or lessons, because ‘anybody’ should be capable of controlling a car at 40 km/h. This arrogant sense of entitlement is part of the real menace on our roads. There is no harm in slowing down a little. Most sensible drivers already do 40 km/h on side streets, maybe even 30 km/h on some. To formally reduce the limits acknowledges this. Cyclists and pedestrians can’t speed up, so drivers should share the space. Marsha Henderson Saanich

Re: Lower speed limits dumbs down driving (Letters, Aug. 21) We once thought driving was about getting everywhere as quickly as possible. It helped us consume the planet as fast as possible. It was “the good life.” But values change. Some people now speak of “liveable streets,” places where we share driving, cycling and walking. Safety matters of course, but that may not be all-important. A feeling of comfort and living together also matters. In Saanich, often without sidewalks and with on-street parking, this can mean walking and cycling between parked cars. We can meet a neighbour whose driveway one used to fly past. We can enjoy healthier lifestyles. We might not consume the planet so fast. Mostly, slower driving (on secondary residential streets, not on faster arterials) is about respecting other people, valuing that we live together and caring about

the world we pass to our children’s children. It’s time to retire a view that only cowards and incompetents will slow down. Greg Holloway Saanich

Severity of tree loss impact is unknown Re: Protection needed for trees in Saanich (Letters, Aug. 21) I don’t see a tree as just a tree, it’s a home for animals which involves our ecosystem in greater detail than we know. The tree itself has its own importance. A concrete jungle is not ideal for a total living environment. I feel people live for now and don’t look into the future when we will have fewer and fewer trees, and more and more buildings. And who knows what will happen to farmland? But our climate is changing and that will impact our farmland, which will ultimately create another bylaw for something else – maybe more tree loss. Karen Lynn Saanich

Tree bylaw shouldn’t penalize homeowners Re: Protection needed for trees in Saanich (Letters, Aug. 21) I agree that we are right in wanting to preserve woodland in Saanich. However, as property owners, we are entitled to enjoyment of our property, as long as it does not create a nuisance. If council wishes to preserve woodland it has adequate ability to do so by planting more trees on public land in Saanich parks, on roadsides, etc. It is questionable on several grounds whether the persecution of property owners who change the composition of their own wooded areas is justifiable as public policy when the municipality has other remedies that it can implement without affecting property owners. Enjoyment of our property should not be subject to the dictates of the municipality when it can achieve the same result by other means. Roger Love Saanich

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Opa! -Members of the Horeftikos Omilos Mesologgiou dance troupe perform at the annual Greek Festival. Photo by Don Denton.

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VancouVer island blues bash - The Vancouver Island Blues Bash presents three days of blues concerts in the Inner Harbour featuring Duke Robillard and Quebec blues double bill with Adam Karch and Stephen Barry Band. Continue checking website for updates. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash.

Victoria Fringe FestiVal - Intrepid Theatre presents the 27th-annual Victoria Fringe Festival with 10 days of live comedy, drama, dance, musicals, spoken word, improv and physical theatre. Running until Sept. 1, the Fringe offers more than 300 performances of 55 shows at 11 venues around Victoria. The Fringe Club is open nightly 6pm until late at its new location, the headquarters of Rifflandia Festival (1501 Douglas) with drinks, entertainment and more. For full schedule and more information, visit victoriafringe.com. Make For charity- An opportunity to sew items requested by local hospitals and care homes. All levels of sewing experiences welcome. Items requested include walker bags, ditty bags, tote bags for volunteer visitors, Christmas decorations, wheelchair lap blankets, volunteer aprons and party mitts. Donations of cotton, denim, canvas and upholstery fabric are welcome. 6-9pm at the Makehouse (833 1/2 Fort).

Fri. Aug. 30 greek Fest - The 12th annual Greek Fest features food, music, dancing, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family. 11am-10pm Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Greek Community Centre (4648 Elk Lake). Free. greekfest.ca.

SAt. Aug. 31 35th annual Victoria classic boat FestiVal - Celebrating maritime heritage: the Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats of all descriptions. The wonderful craft — both yachts and work boats — are cared for by their owners and a supportive community of boatyards, tradespeople and admirers. All day at

provocative, sophisticated, sexy and appeals to audiences of all ages. At the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton) Aug. 27-Sept. 1. $79.50-89.50. Rmts.bc.ca.

shakespeare by the sea - Victoria Shakespeare by the Sea is back for a second season with two shows: Romeo and Juliet (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). Nightly shows at 7pm. Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. To Sept. 1 at Clover Point (1300 block of Dallas). $25/20 at 250-213-8088. vicshakesea.ca.

superheroes oF Victoria The fourth-annual Superhero photo shoot is being held at Uptown in the courtyard from noon until 3pm. More than 30 superheroes to choose from, live music from DJ Bryan Capistrano, cotton candy, face painting, prizes and more. Photos by donation. superheroesofvictoria.org.

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Wed. Aug. 28 back alley Finale - The end of an era is here. Some of Victoria’s best stand up comics send off the old room in style. Hosted by Darcy Collins with Katie Ellen Humphries, D. Bruce Gammie, Abdul Aziz, Shawn O’Hara, Myles Anderson, Nic Springer, Colby Weeds, Shane Priestley and Duncan Polson. Doors at 7:30pm at Temple (525 Fort). $10.

ash grunwald - Australian hip hop-inspired blues and roots rocker takes the stage at The Cambie (856 Esquimalt). 10pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. the Variables - Play an array of tunes at Swan’s Brewpub (506 Pandora). No cover.

roMp! FestiVal - See the dance showcase, with each performance featuring a different program from dance artists of diverse styles to create a kinetic urban spectacle. Featuring: Kinesis Dance somatheatro (Vancouver), Bounce (curated by Treena Stubel), Present/Tense 8 (dance as well as spoken word) and more. To Aug. 31. Various times at Centennial Square. Free. suddenlydance.ca. stoMp - This unique show combines elements of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion to turn the clutter of urban life into the source of infectious rhythm and wonder. The international percussion sensation is explosive,

karaoke -Grayson Walker hosts karaoke at Logan’s Pub (1821 Cook). 9pm. No cover. 36 -With Weak Patrol. 10pm at the Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). $TBA.

thurS. Aug. 29 Maceo parker - Plays that funky music at Upstairs Cabaret (15 Bastion). 7pm. $40 at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records and ticketzone.com. synapse - With Ashes of Apollo, This Day Burns and Chukasaurus. 9pm at The Cambie (856 Esquimalt). $10. that daMned Quartet Professional classical musicians play

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Fri. Aug. 30 concerts in the park - Free music at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays until Sept. 13. 1:30-3:20pm. Children’s concert 11am-noon. Free. 250-361-0708 or victoria.ca. FiVe note Funk - Funky music at the Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). 9:30pm. $10.

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Say hello to a little friend Nine-month-old Marley Thagard and her dad Marcus visit with Jake, an adoptable cocker spaniel, at the Pawz in the Park event at Beaver Lake Park earlier this month. The event was a fundraiser for Angels Under Our Wings to help pay the vet bills for two rescued cocker spaniels who are in hospital. The organization rescues cocker spaniels from all over North America.

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Ed Hutchinson in his replica 1957 Corvette, left, lines up in the NHRA Northwest Nationals final race in Seattle against fellow Canadian Eddy Plaisier (in a replica 1963 Corvette) of Edmonton on Aug. 4. Photos by Rich Carlson

Burning rubber Metchosin dragster wins top award Travis Paterson News staff

It took 17 years to get back to the national final, and now Ed Hutchinson can finally say he won his Wally. The Metchosin drag racer drove his replica 1957 Corvette to first place in the super gas category of the National Hot Rod Association’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle on Aug. 4. “I’ve taken the hobby to

the max and there’s not many people in B.C. who’ve won a Wally, it’s such an honour get one.” The Wally is a highly regarded trophy in the drag-racing community, an 18-inch-tall figurine of legendary California drag racing organizer Wally Parks, standing with a tire. And it means a lot to Hutchinson. “I’m still flying high. To finally win it, dealing with one thousandth of a second, it’s incredible. Parks founded the NHRA … it was his idea was to take street racing to the strip, that’s how it was born,” he said.

“What’s the point getting your car impounded?” Hutchinson, 57, is a retired Victoria firefighter. He started drag racing 20 years ago at Western Speedway with a V8. Money, time and a lot of ambition has taken him to the top of super gas racing in North America. His car has 1,000 horsepower and is as good as any car in its class. Having previously reached the quarter- and semifinals multiple times and having lost in the 1996 final, this time he knew he was going to win. “That (1996) was heart-

breaking,” he said. “Mental preparation (this time around) was key, it made all the difference. Funny thing is, I could feel the Hutchinson with his Wally. win coming. I had one for any sport, it’s all my sponsored hat and new shirt all packed about peak concentration in the car ready, I knew I and is good for any type of was going to win. I was so sports or work. It helped pumped and concentrated me focus on the starting if I didn’t win I would have line, you’ve got to hit that tree (green light) down to been perplexed.” To be ready, Hutchison a thousandth of a second.” It’s a testament to the did a self-studied series of exercises designed for driv- power of the mind, coming ers, called the Racer’s Mind. from someone who spent a “I recommend it to any- good portion of his life pre-

paring to pull people from burning buildings. Hutchinson named his car and team Flashpoint Racing, a nod to his time teaching stop, drop and roll to the community. The Firefighters Burn Fund of Victoria is one of his three key sponsors, along with Lucas Oil and Triangle R.V. Sidney. It’s no secret one of the keys to winning in the NHRA is popping money into your car, so winning nationals helps as he took in a little under $20,000. “You need sponsors. Just to get the car off the Island on the ferry is so expensive, so they help me get there,” he said. “Racing is like a disease, once you win an event, it’s amazing how far you’re willing to go.” The final event on the 2013 calendar for Hutchinson is in Las Vegas in October. sports@vicnews.com

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The Victoria Shamrocks are one win away from bringing the the Mann Cup national men’s box lacrosse championship to Victoria. The Rocks lead the Western Lacrosse Association final series 3-2 after an 11-8 win over the Langley Thunder in Game 5 on Sunday (Aug. 25). Game 6 is 7:45 p.m. Thursday night at Bear Mountain Arena. Shamrocks netminder Matt Vinc led the way on Sunday as he stopped 35 of 43 shots, stymieing the Thunder's top guns of Adam Jones, Athan Ianucci, Dan Dobbie and Garrett Billings, who combined for just five goals on 28 shots. Youngster Mitch Jones led the Shamrocks offence

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Shamrocks on the Vancouver Stealth, which has relocated for 2014 to Langley from Everett, Wash. Tyler Hass also came up big with a goal and three assists. Call up junior Brody Eastwood scored two goals, as did Cory Conway, who tallied three assists and five points, and has improved vastly throughout the series. Defencemen Dan McRae and Jon Harnett and captain Scott Ranger each scored once. The game turned in the Shamrocks’ favour in the second period when Eastwood scored 10 seconds after Brett Mydske had given the Thunder a 6-5 lead. The Rocks popped two more goals before the period was over to start the third up 8-6. Thunder goalie Brodie MacDonald stopped 49 of the 60 shots he faced. Game 7, if necessary, is in Langley on Sunday. The Mann Cup starts Sept. 6. sports@vicnews.com

Victoria-based triathletes Andrew Russell and Stephen Kilshaw were among the top 10 finishers at Ironman Canada in Whistler on Saturday. Russell was fifth overall with a time of eight hours, 58 minutes and 23 seconds, and Kilshaw was eighth with a time of 9:11:15. Both athletes have competed locally in the Western Tri Series half Ironman races at Elk Lake. Trevor Wurtele of Kelowna won the event, which is Ironman Canada’s debut at Whistler after 30 years in Penticton. Former Olympic rower Scott Frandsen managed a race time of 9:31:01, 13th overall. Frandsen has successfully transitioned into triathlons after he lived and trained in Victoria for much of the last

Junior Braves sack Kerry Park

The Saanich Braves kicked off exhibition season with a 6-2 win over their South division rival Kerry Park Islanders on Saturday. The Braves are in rebuild mode after reaching the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League championship final last season. Rookie Hunter Atchison scored two goals and the young Braves prospects out-played and out-hustled the veteran Islanders. The Braves split a home-and-home with the Peninsula Panthers Friday (Aug. 30), 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena and Saturday, 7 p.m. at Panorama Rec. Centre. sports@vicnews.com

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HAIR STYLIST WANTED Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call Christie at 250-360-1923 today for an interview.

INTERLUDE MASSAGE In practice since 2000, offering Kripalu (Swedish), Acupressure, Hot Stone, Chair massage. Reiki Master. Come experience my work at James Bay, Sidney and Bastion Sq Markets. Contact Andrea 250514-6223 or online at: www.andreakober.com

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DESK 27.5x48, kidney shaped 1/4 glass, PC pull out, $45. Call (250)727-7741.

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MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how! Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634. WANT MORE: Money, freedom, happiness, time for yourself, for family, for fun? Prove it! The possibilities are endless. Learn more at: sickandtiredof9to5.com

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PENINSULA SINGERS looking for altos with experience to join our chorus. Contact Jinny info@peninsulasingers.ca

INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

LOST: CAT, young male, black and very shy. From Topaz Park area. Please check yards and sheds. Call if found (250)381-6009.

FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to onsite foreman and Edmonton HO. Transportation to and from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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MASSAGE THERAPY: Experienced, safe. Office/ home, all ages/ genders. 778-265-8800.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SAANICH NEIGHBOURHOOD Place needs a child minder to assist a staff member for two hours on Wednesday evenings at Pearkes Rec Centre starting in October. Other positions available. Call 250-360-1148. THE TOGETHER Against Poverty Association is looking for a Disability Advocate to assist people who are applying for a provincial disability designation. Six-month commitment. Training provided. Other positions available. Call 250361-3521.

UNDER $200 CRAFTSMAN 10â&#x20AC;? table saw, w/extensions & extra blades, $125 obo. (250)655-4890.

FOOD PRODUCTS GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

ANGUS BEEF, Alberg Family Farm, 1516 Mt Doug X Rd, No hormones or antibiotics. Order your side, cut to your specifications by August 22nd for delivery Sept 5th. Phone Don 1250-752-2473

FRIENDLY FRANK 5 DRAWER pine dresser, good condition, $30. Sm white cabinet, $30. (778)265-7743. ADOBE ROOF rack, 54â&#x20AC;? w/accessories, $75 obo. Call (250)655-4890. BOOK: â&#x20AC;&#x153;BUILD West Coast Chopper Kit Bikeâ&#x20AC;?, $10. Call (250)477-1819.

EL NINO 2000 high quality 13 lb 10-pin bowling ball. Multicolour red/gold. Used 2 years. Owner no longer able to play due to health. $375 new, asking $65. 250-479-2779. ERGONOMIC BLACK cloth chair, $40. Champagne bucket, $25. Call (778)426-4449. EYELET TRIM, 25 yrds, 6â&#x20AC;?W, pink. $25. Call (250)386-9493. GARDEN LOUNGER new, $30. Computer desk used, $30. Gravity chair, new $35. Call (250)592-8509. SLEEPING BAG red outside paisley pattern inside, good cond. $10. (250)656-1640. SPLADING GOLF bag, with 11 clubs, $48. (250)652-4621. STEREO/DISPLAY stand, wood & glass, $50. 2 wood chairs, $50. (250)294-2553. WOODEN STOOL, brass trim, black leather seat, 27â&#x20AC;? high $20. Call 250-388-6725.

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

FURNITURE DINING ROOM set dark pine, table with 6 chairs, 2 piece china cabinet. Excellent condition. $550. Call (250)6564925.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CHINA BARRELS and 4cuft and 2cuft boxes and packing paper, $30 for all. Call (778)678-9586. COFFEE TABLE, exc. cond, $60. TV stand, $15. Corner table, $15. (250)370-5599.

THE VICTORIA Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association needs a communications pro to help promote its events and programs. Time commitment is about 12 hours a month. Call 250-382-5454.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

EVERYTHING YOU Need! Flooring, doors, windows, tubs, bricks, lumber, pavers... Heritage/modern. Sydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salvage (250)886-2658.

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

VOLUNTEERS

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY EQUIP. MECHANIC Vanc. Isl. sawmill requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Must have diesel engine and transmission rebuilding abilities with skills in welding & hydraulics. Fax resumes to 250-248-8998 or email terry@errced.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

DUVET, KING size, white goose down, as new. $95. Call (250)721-9271.

COUCH & MATCHING arm chair, light blue & grey, $20. Call (250)658-4726.

O H I do like to be beside the seaside. I do this with my Invacare Auriga 3-wheel scooter. 2 new batteries, recently serviced. Manual available. $750. Call (778)426-4910.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

COMPLETE SET Junior hockey gear â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adam Divison Youthâ&#x20AC;?, $75. (250)591-2453.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EAR Basic & Post Basic 110 -

Do you enjoy working with children? D E Early Childhood Educators not only teach children, they aim to help children c develop good habits in learning and in life. d

Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

STEEL BUILDING sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44 $8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

SHOPRIDER DELUXE Mobility scooter. One owner, like new, bought 2008. 4-wheel stability, electrical seat lift. $1500. obo. (250)592-1690.

GARAGE SALES

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

REAL ESTATE

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

$1 paperbacks & $2 hardcovers

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

SEASIDE LUXURY condo studio, Sidney, BC. Exceptional views, furnished. Offers on $154,900 for quick sale.

9am-3pm

All proceeds are given to charity. We are proud to be partnering with Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association! Come out and show your support. Bring the kids! Bouncy house, burgers by Original Joe’s and more. Meet & greet & book signing with local author’s Bob Battistuzzi, Suzi Davis & Kara Dale Bohmer & illustrator Dean Grifﬁths.

778-977-8049. (250)656-5787.

MILTON ST, Nanaimo, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City/Ocean views. Owner will carry mortgage w/$650 monthly payments. (250)753-0160

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

5 BDRM - 3 bdrm, 2 full bath up. Big storage. Sep entr. Close to Beckwith Park on Cul de Sac. Large lot w/fruit trees. Lower suite; 2 bdrm, 1 large full bath. $625,000. Call (250)479-7201.

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 $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

FAMILY COLLECTION of 9 Dalton’s, 12 Treasured Memories, 5 tiny crystals. Will sell as one. Offers on $400. Call (250)656-7786. FUR COUGAR carpet on felt with head, teeth, paws, tail, etc. Must be seen. $1700.obo. or swap for good shape automobile or big TV. I pay some cash difference- Old age pensioner. Call (250)472-9355. KILL BED Bugs and their eggs! Buy a Harris bed bug kit, complete room treatment solution. Odorless, non-staining. Not in stores, available online: www.homedepot.com

LIGOTT PAINTING for saleacrylic on canvas, beautiful colours approx 18x34”. $260. (250)598-7015. (Swan Lake area).

APARTMENT/CONDO 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.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Move in today 250-588-9799

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FURNISHED OFFICE, Sidney, 486sq ft, use of photo copier at cost, waterfront glimpse. $950. (250)656-1050.

APPROX 9.8 acre (Sunny Coombs) Part field/treed, plus room for revenue developmnt. 2 level entry, 2 or 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, wood boiler heat, lrg shop, in-ground pool, greenhouse, bldg. Fenced garden, lrg storage pond. $745,000. Call to view. 250-248-4495

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. (250)753-0160.

GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Place) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. New Price$465,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. 250-514-3286.

QUALITY MANUFACTURED homes in quiet Ladysmith. Homes from $99,900. A selection of floor plans and various options. Homes are CSA A277 approved. Only 45 minutes from Victoria. Call Duck Paterson 250-246-0637 or email to: info@lmfhomes.ca

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

LOG HOME overlooking Lake Cowichan, 1.5 acres. Small 1 bdrm ground level suite, in floor heating, fenced garden w/fruit trees. Generator and solar. $375,000. Call (250)745-3880. View on: www.usedvictoria.com

NIKKORMAT FT2 film camera, 35mm, PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $450. (250)595-5727.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage with reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160

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SIDNEY- 1100SQ FT, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, beautiful brand new grd flr suite, quality throughout, granite, SS appls, priv patio & garden, maintenance incld. 1 block from Beacon Ave, close to all amenities, 2 prkging stalls, minimum 1 yr lease. NS/NP. $1800. incld’s water, sewer. Avail Sept 1. Call Suzanne: (250)656-1850, (250)857-1851.

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SIDNEY- 1 BDRM, 1 bath ground floor suite, F/S, W/D, large kitchen & living room, lots of storage, N/S, no dogs. $950 util’s incld’d. Available Sept. 1st. Call (250)654-0410. THETIS HIEGHTS: 1 bdrm + den, deck, insuite W/D, incld’s utils, 975sqft, N/S, small pet ok, $1200. (250)478-4018.

SIDNEY 1-BDRM, 1 bath 750 sq ft, legal suite. Quality throughout: granite, SS appls, vaulted ceilings, skylights, balcony, parking. 1 blk from Beacon Ave. Close to all amenities. 1 yr lease. NS/NP. $1200./mo + hydro. Avail Sept 1. Call Suzanne: (250)6561850, (250)857-1851.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Over 92% of our grads are employed in their ﬁeld of study within 6 months of graduation.

1991 VOLVO 940 4 cyl gas sedan. Dark green/blue exterior, black leather interior. Auto, 322,000 km. Very good cond. $1000.obo. (250)721-4497.

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1975 LIONEL tent trailer, $1500. Reduced $1000. Reduced $750. obo. Call (250)479-1771.

2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condition. One slide out, rear living room with fireplace, chair, hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fully screened patio. Patio deck slides out from underneath. Centre kitchen, double door refrigerator, microwave, double sink. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets, washer/dryer, porcelain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/ electric hot water with DSI. Fiberglass exterior, dual paned windows, Polar Pak insulation, power front jacks, rear stabilizers. Ideal for traveling south in winter, parking at the lake or touring. Length/benefits of 34’ but tows like 29’. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. 250-756-9746.

SUITES, LOWER

WE’RE ON THE WEB

GORGE/ADMIRALSvery quiet, furnished 1 bdrm, own entry, NS/NP. $900 all inclusive. Sept 1. (250)383-8926.

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1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess.

GOING CHEAP very cheap. 2006 Jaguar 4 door X type all wheel drive, mint as new only 55,000km, with records, sunroof, superb throughout. Never winter driven, one owner. First sensible offer takes. Nonsmoker. Famous owner in Ontario. Call 289-296-7411.

SOOKE. 3BDRM + den, 3 bath, newer half duplex. Fully fenced big yard, deck, garage, gas fireplace. Bright kitchen with DW, F/S. W/D in sep. laundry. Nice views, forest, trails across road. $1650 includes weekly garbage pickup and water. Avail. Oct 1st. 250508-4064. tjoblue@gmail.com

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $6,900 o.b.o Call Terry 250-478-1426.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOMES FOR RENT

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CARS

1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $10,000 obo. Call: 250 479 0441 or email: havoc@telus.net

CRYSTAL POOL- 1 bdrm, full kitchen, shared bathroom, $565. NS/NP, non-drinker. Call (250)477-0686.

FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes. We ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 1-877-976-3737.

1-800-961-7022

SUITES, UPPER

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY- Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Special Education Assistant (online): In only 9 months you could be earning $17 - $25.99/hour. You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour. Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free: 1-866-580-2772

SUITES, LOWER

ROOMS FOR RENT

1977 VANGUARD MOTOR HOME. 26’, 460 engine. Lots of things for camping incld -. dishes, pots & pans, etc. Excellent shape, paint is good, everything is OK. $2000. awning, bath & shower. No leaks, new water pump. $8000. Call (250)479-3249.

TRANSPORTATION

HARRIET/UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils incl, own laundry. 250-480-0849.

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafe’ & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafe’ plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, many recent Cafe’ & home upgrades, equipment & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for more information.

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

RENTALS

Ozzie,

SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300sq ft updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Orangic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.

Call 250-746-4471 for more information

COLLECTOR PLATES, (set of 10) $125. Star Trek posters, $20 each. Call (250)474-2325.

COMING THIS FALL! Sell your home privately but use the power of the MLS to attract buyers. No commission. 6-month posting on MLS. $695 FF4M Property Postings Inc. 250-382-2885 rwherr@shaw.ca Also in Maple Ridge

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. 306-290-8764.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

Saturday, Sept. 14

At the News Leader Pictorial Office in Duncan. 5380 TCH, between Buckerfield’s & The Brick. Thousands of titles & genres! Paperbacks are sorted by author!

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. $484,900. 250-477-4600.

RENTALS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

FORD F-350 MOTORHOME. V10 engine, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 125km, AC, trailer hitch, portable generator, anti-theft steering wheel lock incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Pet and smoke free. Great shape, fully serviced ready for the road. Reduced price $17,500. Please phone 250-655-4840. Located in Sidney.

1993 FORD F250 Pick-up truck. $1000. Runs well. 5 litre automatic. Call (250)858-6950 weekdays after 6pm or anytime on weekends.

36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMPOSITE Sleeps 5 Perkins 6, exc. hyd. Anchor/thruster, well found. On land til Aug. launch. trades? $145,000. (250)248-4495

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BDF-14 RIB fast, stable, deep-V fiberglass hull, 30 HP Suzuki, Highliner trailer, Sunbrella cover. All in good condition. $2800. 250-477-7327

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1996 FORD F250- 7.3 Diesal, 5 spd, standard cab and box, 400,000 km. $3900 obo. (250)656-4707.

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18FT FIBERGLASS hull and oak and ash wood finish canoe with paddles and life jackets is suitable for exploring the coast or for more extended canoe trips where carrying capacity is required. To inspect please phone 250.665.6537 Asking price, $750.

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1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136. 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOWRIDER with 135HP Mercury. Galvanized EZ loader trailer. 8.9HP Honda 4 stroke. Fish finder and BHF radio and more. $5,000. Call (250)479-4569, (250)589-4569

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2003 JEEP Liberty Ltd. Edition, black, auto, 4WD, 3.7L V6. Recent check up. 123,000km. Leather, power everything, cruise, CD/tape player, spare tire. Price reduced! $7995. Call 1-250-812-8646.

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1999 FORD F250- white, 4WD extended cab, box liner, runs well, no damage. $2995. Call (250)477-6036.

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FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? No job too big. Irrigation, landscaping, patio stone, install. Blackberry & ivy removal. 25yr 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaping â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Trimming â&#x20AC;˘ Tree Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Yard Cleanups â&#x20AC;˘ Gardening/Weeding â&#x20AC;˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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778-678-2524 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. GLENWOOD Gardenworks Landscaping & Garden Services. Satisfaction guaranteed. 250-474-4373.

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. HANDYMAN FOR light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, replace electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.

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PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. Big or small, free estimates. Call (250)881-3886.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

LANDSCAPING

FENCING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

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JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

HEAVY MOVES- Safes, Industrial, 20 yrs exp. Insured. 250-886-2658. *WRIGHT BROS* Moving. $80/hr, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality is our Guaranteeâ&#x20AC;?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

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

ST YARD Specialist. For your complete yard maintenance & design. Call Sam (778)2650890. www.styardspecialist.ca

BILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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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.

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

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PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO REPAIRMAN- Stucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TILING PROF & Custom installs of floor & wall tiles. Heated flooring, Custom Showers. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, new constr. Bob 250-812-7448

TREE SERVICES BUDDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

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