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A new builder has resurrected plans for a fivestorey condo structure in downtown Sidney. Grant Rogers of The Marker Group says his plan for the site of the former McLarty Furniture building on Third Street, is similar to those of the property’s previous owner — with a few notable changes. While the building will still be five storeys, Rogers said it will be up to two feet shorter due to the new configuration of ground floor commercial space. Instead of 28 units in the original plan, this “For myself, I project will have 25 think it’s a good — three units will be removed from the ground project. And this floor space to make room one looks just as for more parking. There will be no undernice as (the first ground parking in the proposal).” new design. Rogers said the site lies on top of blue – Steve Price clay, which would make underground parking economically unrealistic. “Putting in underground parking in a best case situation would cost an additional $35,000 per condo unit,” he explained. With units expected to sell for between $320,000 and into the high-$400,000 range, Rogers said above-ground parking reduces the over unit price to the market. He added another change includes modifying the layout of the units to meet the property’s target market — people looking to downsize. Steven Heywood/News staff

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SIDNEY — The Save Our Sidney (SOS) coalition of concerned downtown businesses, property owners and residents, has entered phase two of its push to alert local politicians of the fragile nature of Sidney’s commercial core. Spkesperson Richard Talbot said they have formed the SOS Advisory Group. Meeting mainly by email, the group will discuss strategies in File photo Richard Talbot support of local business — as well as and the SOS are consider endorsing entering phase two. like-minded candidates in the November municipal election. Talbot stated in an email that SOS doesn’t anticipate running candidates directly. “A diverse range of opinions is healthy,” he wrote, “but moving forward into phase two and the November elections, SOS does need to present a more cohesive and focused action plan.”

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Cycle of hope for aLs begins

VICTORIA — The ALS Cycle of Hope starts tomorrow. North Saanich resident Jennifer Pendray begins their journey from Kamloops to Keremeos, August 7 raising money and awareness for families living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She joins 11 other riders from around Greater Victoria who have been training from March in preparation for the one-week journey that will see them ride more than 500 km from Kamloops to Keremeos August 7-13. Also known as Lou Gehrigs’s disease, the crippling motor neurone disease causes muscle weakness, a degeneration of all voluntary muscle movement, causes mobility issues and difficulty swallowing and breathing. The disease is fatal and there is no cure. For more information visit cycleofhope.ca. — Arnold Lim/News staff

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NORTH SAANICH — The athletes of the Peninsula Piranhas summer swim club jump back into the pool this weekend for a regional tournament at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool. The local club has 14 to 18 swimmers who will be at the event, competing for spots in the provincials this summer. The meet runs Saturday and Sunday, with finals in the afternoon. — News staff

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Jim Cumming, sexton at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in North Saanich, kneels beside the new grave marker for Canadian Victoria Cross winner Maj. Gen. George Pearkes who was interred here in 1984.

new marker for VC winner Final resting place of George R. Pearkes becomes more visible Steven Heywood

Major General and became a Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament, elected four times. He was appointed B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor in 1961. He died in Victoria in May 30, 1984. Jim Cumming, the sexton at Holy Trinity Church and himself Canada has a diverse military history and the Saanich Peninsula is no stranger to the service given by men and women in a retired naval commodore, says the gravestone replacement on the weekend makes it easier for people to find Maj. Gen. times of conflict. Searching for that history, however, can sometimes be daunt- Pearkes. “It’s an effort by the Commonwealth War Graves ing. On the weekend, it became easier to locate the Commission to mark some of the graves of VC winfinal resting place of one of the nation’s Victoria ners who are interred in Canada,” he explained. “It Cross winners. On Saturday, the family of Major makes it highly visible and easy to find.” General George R. Pearkes attended a ceremonial Pearkes was buried at Holy Trinity with a flat unveiling of a new grave marker at the Holy Trinheadstone. Cummings said unless you walked right ity Anglican Church in North Saanich. Pearkes was up to it, you might miss it. The new marker is buried there in 1984. upright and resembles the familiar shape of CanaPearkes is one of Canada’s Victoria Cross (VC) dian military gravestones. The unveiling on Saturwinners. The honour is bestowed upon serviceday involved some of Pearkes’ family, Cumming men for gallantry in action and service to one’s said, as well Legion members and past members of fellow soldiers and has only been awarded to 96 the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry — Canadians, or people closely associated with this country. The first VC was awarded in 1854 — the Veterans Affairs Canada the unit with whom Pearkes was associated during last in 1945. Pearkes earned his VC in 1917 during George R. Pearkes his service in the years between the wars. Pearkes didn’t live on the Peninsula at the time the Battle of Passchendaele in the First World War. won the VC in 1917. of his death, but Cumming said he had family with “For most conspicuous bravery and skilful hanland in the area and loved to visit. He chose Holy dling of the troops under his command during the capture and consolidation of considerably more than the objec- Trinity’s cemetery as his and his wife’s final resting place. The site is part of the church’s tour program. Cumming said tives allotted to him, in an attack” read the citation in the London Gazette on Jan. 11, 1918. “Just prior to the advance Maj. they will be offering cemetery tours during the upcoming FlaPearkes was wounded in the left thigh. Regardless of his wound, vour Trails event in North Saanich on August 23. In addition to he continued to lead his men with the utmost gallantry, despite Pearkes’ grave, Cumming said Holy Trinity is home to some of the Peninsula’s pioneers, representing much of the area’s hismany obstacles.” A career soldier, Pearkes retired from the army at the rank of tory. — with files from Veterans Affairs Canada

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A rendering of the exterior of the proposed five-storey condo building on Third Street in Sidney. tinued, “is that downtown buildings are going in where they need to be, to increase density and stimulate the town.” Mayor Larry Cross said while it’s difficult to judge how councillors feel about the project, in general he said it meets the Town’s objectives on density in the downtown core. “The units here are also not high-end (referring to cost),” Cross

added, “but are more affordable than many others.” Cross said council will wait until around Aug. 14 for the APC is give its comments and re c o m m e n d a t i o n s , after which council will discuss its merits. He added other issues might come up, including reaction from the neighbours. In 2012 when the original plan was being debated, nearby resi-

dents had spoken against the building’s height. Rogers said if the approvals process at the municipality goes smoothly, the project could be given the green light as early as mid-August. If so, he said construction could begin in November. That timeline could change to the following spring, he continued, depending on the process and fall weather.

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VICTORIA — If the teacher strike isn’t settled by September, the B.C. government will use the payroll savings to pay $40 per missed school day to parents of children under 13, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Thursday. Negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation remain stalled after a two-week strike in June that cost the province’s 40,000 public school teachers $12 million a day in salary. That’s the estimated cost of the support program aimed to go to tutoring or daycare for younger children if they can’t go to school. De Jong said older children don’t require as much supervision, and have online options to maintain their studies if the labour dispute takes more instructional time away. The amount was chosen to compensate families of 300,000 children up to age 12 in public school at no net cost to the provincial budget. Parents would have to register online to be eligible for compensation, to be paid by October. De Jong said there are five weeks remaining in the summer break for most public schools to reach a settlement with the

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Teachers in School District 63 (Saanich) went on strike during the last two weeks of school in June. The dispute could drag into September, the start of the next school year. BCTF, and he hopes the program won’t be needed. BCTF president Jim Iker termed the move “a blatant and divisive attempt to prolong disruption in B.C. schools” and renewed his call for a mediator to help bridge the differences between the government and the union. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and school district negotiators say the BCTF’s contract demands are far out of step with other unions, particularly on increased classroom preparation time and other benefit improvements. The long-running dispute over class size and special needs sup-

port is headed back to court this fall. De Jong reiterated that there is no plan to recall the B.C. legislature before a fall session scheduled to begin Oct. 6. He said the history of imposed of settlements on the BCTF may have contributed to the chronic failure to negotiate agreements with the union. NDP education critic Rob Fleming called the announcement a “trial balloon” that suggests the dispute may be months away from resolution. “I think parents are going to look at this and say, ‘you know what, school is not daycare’,” Fleming said.

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Cost of pedestrian overpass likely to rise Sidney town councillor Steve Price says he’s OK spending more on a safe, good-looking crossing Steven Heywood News staff

Sidney’s proposed new pedestrian overpass of Highway 17 is going to cost more after town council sought designs that improve on the looks of existing facilities around the community. Steve Price, the Sidney town councillor who has made the crossing one of his top priorities during his time on council, says whether the project costs the original $2.2 million or $3.5 million, it’s worth the money to increase safety at the highway. The province has committed $1 million to the project. The Victoria Airport Authority has thrown

in $100,000 and ICBC has come up with a contribution as well. The Town of Sidney’s share — the remaining two-thirds cost of the project — will come out of the municipality’s accumulated gas tax account. Price said that means residents and businesses in Sidney will not face a tax increase to pay for the overpass. Should its cost go up, however, he said the Town will have to find additional sources of funding. “We don’t want to borrow for this,” he said, “and you cannot borrow against future gas tax revenues, so we’ll need to seek out additional funding sources.” Price said a draft

“We’ve had a different philosophy (that previous councils). This council, we want to look after people’s safety.” – Steve Price

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Sidney councillor Steve Price says the overpass has been a priority for six years. engineering plan for the overpass is about halfcomplete, featuring five different configurations or scenarios. Each has its own cost associated with it. Sidney and the province shared the cost of the $200,000 report, which could come

before council at its August 11 meeting for review. Price said the structure will be built to last 75 to 100 years and be designed to fit in with the Ministry of Transportation’s long-term plans for the highway at Beacon and Bevan avenues. Whether any part of those plans go ahead soon — or 40 years from now — Price said the overpass will be in the right place. Asked whether recently-announced plans for commercial development on 10

acres of land west of the highway — commonly called the gateway project — would impact the need for the overpass, Price said it would not. He said the level crossings at High-

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has brought in firefighters from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick and issued several evacuation orders by the mid-point of the summer season. Finance Minister Mike de Jong asked for B.C. residents to take all possible precautions and observe campfire bans through August. About 40 per cent of B.C. forest fires are human caused, with most of the rest started by lightning strikes.

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re residents of Sidney prepared to use a new pedestrian overpass of the Pat Bay Highway? Town of Sidney councillor Steve Price is betting they will, for their safety’s sake. Plans for a new overhead walkway are coming to fruition after more than six years in the works. It could be much longer than that, if one considers the need for a pedestrian walkway close to downtown since the highway split Sidney in two back in the 1960s. Making sure Two pedestrians are safe walkways have already been is a good thing built south of town and north. The latest one will be located slightly north of Beacon Avenue and cost upwards of $2.2 million — or more than that should council seek a design that will help show off the beauty of the community. The cost is covered by gas taxes collected by the municipality as well as $1m from the province and more cash from ICBC and the Victoria Airport Authority. At the same time, the question has to be asked: will this proposed overpass become redundant when a new commercial project proceeds on 10 acres of land right across the highway from the Mary Winspear Centre? There is already a level pedestrian crossing along Beacon Avenue over the highway. Won’t most people take the straightest path? Not according to Price, a long-time advocate for the pedestrian overpass. He said the existing level crosswalk would be closed when the commercial land is developed and people will be directed to the nearby overpass. That’s going to take a lot of education and even active prevention of people taking the path of least resistance. Making sure pedestrians are safe is a good thing. Hopefully this project makes it easier to reach the other side. 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Summertime and drinking is easy Penticton has had its share of The B.C. government’s move to ease liquor restrictions is undergoing experience with summer bashes gone bad. For B.C. Day it inherited its hot summer test and music the Boonstock Music and Arts festivals are only part of it. festival, sent packing from a Premier Christy Clark’s small community in Alberta after government loves its populist gestures and as with increasing rural complaints of rowdy crowds and crime, so Penticton officials were highway speed limits, the negative understandably cautious. effects have yet to be quantified. Boonstock organizers were Free-range drinking, or removing refused a provincial liquor fences from festival licence after struggling beer gardens, is one of to arrange security and the moves that will be emergency services. The undergoing a post-mortem festival licence process as communities clean up is likely getting renewed after their big summer attention these days. parties. After attending the One of the biggest, the recent Calgary Folk Squamish Valley Music Festival, where the beer Festival, is still to come, garden was securely Aug. 8 to 10. Country fans gathered over the long Tom Fletcher fenced and the capacity monitored, I’m wondering weekend for Sunfest in the B.C. Views what is really achieved Cowichan Valley, with the by these measures. Litter Rockin’ River Musicfest in and empties were contained, but Mission coming up next. since under-aged festival visitors are (Another big bash next weekend is Shambhala, the popular electronic allowed into the serving area, it’s not clear to me whether the fence was music event on a farm near Nelson, ever worth the effort. but alcohol is officially banned there It’s unlikely that there will be and their big issue is controlling the riots at farm markets as a result of effects of “ecstasy” and other rave allowing sales of locally made beer, drugs.) wine and spirits, or from relaxing Early reviews of free-range rules for operation of winery tasting festivals have been positive. rooms. But there are more reforms Victoria’s Rock the Shores event to come. went smoothly without a fenced-in New regulations are on the way for area for alcohol sales. Festival the Agricultural Land Reserve. organizers did create a fenced “dry” As it stands, farms are allowed area, but I’m told hardly anyone to have a winery or cidery, but not used it.

a brewery or distillery. Expect that to be changed as B.C. and other provinces strive to develop their craft beer and spirits industry, trying to emulate the tourism benefits that have come from an expanding wine industry. One area where the B.C. government has screwed up is its minimum pricing rules, introduced along with the overdue move to allow “happy hour” discounts in pubs. The minimum price of 25 cents an ounce for beer, 60 cents an ounce for wine and $3 an ounce for hard liquor was an effort to balance businessfriendly policy with legitimate public health concern about overconsumption. But the minimum beer price prompted protests from a few watering holes that had been selling pints or jugs of beer for slightly less. Some media made a big deal of this, and the government over-reacted to this tempest in a beer stein with an ill-thought-out cut in the minimum price to 20 cents an ounce – for beer in jugs only. The pub industry was not impressed with this bit of kneejerk populism. Encouraging beer jug sales makes it difficult to see if someone at a table of revelers is being over-served, drinking most of the jug himself. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘It’s unlikely that there will be riots at farm markets.’

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Consider more traffic calming narrow undulating road ignoring speed limits, blind spots, intersections, school zone, cyclists, pedestrians and hardto-spot driveways. They arrive at East Saanich Road aimed at the highway with no thought to the cross roads. Over-sized trucks make a mockery of signage advising no trucks on MNX Road between West Saanich and Wallace roads. They add to the volume of frustrated traffic. It all bottlenecks at East Saanich Road and Mount Newton X Road. Lower posted speeds, a double yellow no passing line, speed bumps east of West Saanich Road at Thompson and west of Saanichton school, would frustrate those who see MNX Road as nothing more than a scenic unpatrolled highway access.

Speed bumps east of East Saanich Road would be more difficult due to legitimate commercial traffic. To lower the traffic volume, enforce a 40 km/hr. speed limit on its entire length. Make Mount Newton X Road an untenable alternative for those seeking a short cut and the municipality will not have to invest in another roundabout. It is the old KISS principle: Keep it simple. Paint, signage, speed bumps, police enforcement. Oblivious, confused or aggressive drivers who are inconvenienced will need to use care, or perhaps choose an alternate route. Less traffic less risk to all who use the roads, not only pedestrians. Karen Harris Saanichton

Readers respond: Election season, kindness Council’s best strategy It would appear from the latest Town Talk news letter that the mayor has taken the opportunity in his message, in light of the looming election, to compose a defense against recent criticisms of his understanding and inaction on the economic issues facing Sidney’s downtown. The mayor’s original position was to let the downtown businesses solve their own problems. However, this position gave way under heavy criticism. It was only then that he established the Mayor’s Task Force for Downtown Revitalization. If it were not for the SBIA and the business acumen they could offer, the mayor and council would continue to flounder on this issue. Despite this help they remain slow to act and aside from some ill conceived expenditure on benches there has been little in the way of tangible results. Many of the ideas offered up are not new and many of the new ideas are not difficult for council to implement. Yet here we are still reading about all the good intentions. People will be left to consider these wellpublicized good inten-

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tions at election time in November when they should be voting based on this councils past deeds. Considering their past deeds this is probably council’s best strategy. Ed East Sidney

Good location for First Nations cultural centre We find it truly amazing that the old Captains Table and Mineral World building should be vacant for such a long time. It’s a thoroughly desirable location and it’s sitting there empty. What a waste to the tax payers of Sidney. There are no advertisement signs in the windows even after Grant Rogers said it would be advertised after the TV filming folded up. The Town of Sidney should have a clause in any lease they might be entering

into with a tenant that the lease should only be vacated or transferred with the permission of the Town. After reading the letter ‘First Nations culture centre could help’, what a very good location for it. The whole area could be a good tourist attraction, including the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre and Pebbles. The big Yellow school busses bring lots of people every day to visit this area. Francis and Eve Hill Sidney

Acts of kindness This idea, if it were put into action, could make Sidney famous for all the right reasons. It is not an original idea, but making it work on a large scale might be the start of something wonderful. Sidney’s Mayor could declare a week in, say May, as Random

Kindness Week. There are a thousand acts of kindness that people can think up and if they do, the world will be a happier, kinder and lovelier place. And as a bonus you will feel positively marvellous yourself! Helen Lang Sidney

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The Pedal Pushers will use their cycling legs to run in the Bed Races on Beacon this month. From left are Mandy, Mike, Bonnie Mitchell (The Devil), Diane, Craig and Arthur van Deth. All are members of the Tuesday Night Ride Group.

Pedal Pushers ready Cycling group will be tough to beat

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Members of the Tuesday Night Ride Group have formed a bed race team called the Pedal Pushers — and they have a little devil in them. Bonnie Mitchell says the group has been riding Peninsula-area roads since 2007 and now numbers around 40 active members. All of that leg power, she said, will be tough to beat in the Bed Races on Beacon on August 17. Arthur Van Deth, a rider, says they entered the bed races on the insistence of another member who works in health care. The bed races are being held to raise money for the Rest Haven Lodge palliative care facility. The Devil, is the Pedal Pushers’ theme and Mitchell says it suits them. “We all have a little devil in us somewhere.” Bed Races on Beacon take place Sun., Aug. 17 between 12 and 4 p.m. on Beacon Avenue in Sidney. Races go between Fifth and Third streets.

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Hardening off the winter squash August busy for gardeners, from apples and squash to corn and lilies

Talking about delicious flavour, Don took me to Silugust is one busy month for gardeners. So ver Rill Farm where I bought the first ripe corn of the much to do: harvesting, washing off the season. It was bliss! And to think the corn season goes dirt, peeling, coring, freezing or bottling, on until early October! Marvelous! or just storing things, such as ripe apples. My darling husband, an Englishman, could never It’s a bit overwhelming, especially when understand my love affair with corn, which he was its so hot, but think of all the pleasure to be had certain was only properly used as cattle food. I finally later and you’ll hardly notice the perspiration running convinced him to try just one taste and he had to down your back! admit it did taste remarkably good. But he never A hint about storing apples: To make sure they are became a real fan. ripe, split one in half and if the seeds are brown, the Remember the lily we talked about last week? I apples are ripe. wish I’d been able to move it into the shade, because If there are apples falling on the ground, they are Helen Lang also ready. Pick and store them in cardboard boxes Over the Garden it lasted only four days and then, in a temper, cast off all but two petals. in the coolest place you can find (under the house, Fence Now it needs to be kept watered and occasionally maybe). If you are troubled with rats, I’d put the fertilized for at least another month (or more) to apples in heavy duty plastic containers, putbuild up the bulb for next year’s bloom. ting a thick layer of newspaper between layers “To make sure You can stop watering it when leaves and stalk (remember the story of the one rotten apple that winter squash are ripe, turn yellow. I’m annoyed with it. spoiled all the others?). It hardly seems fair to demand all this fussing Apples emit a strong scent which may be used try to puncture the skin for a mere four short flowering days. There is just to ripen other fruit. too much sunshine on the balcony but there is Put a ripe apple in a bag with green bananas, with a fingernail. If no choice unless I move and that would require close the bag tightly and presto! Ripe bananas. you break the nail, the much more energy from me than it deserves. (Please, this is not immediate, it takes a day or squash is not ripe.” Fortunately there is another lily in bud, but so.) its an orange colour with a much less dramatic To make sure winter squash are ripe, try to – Helen Lang flower. It is a fiesta strain but maybe it will surpuncture the skin with a fingernail. If you break prise me and be glorious. the nail, the squash is not ripe (and you’ve ruined I’m not holding my breath waiting for this to happen. I remind your finger nail). If it is ripe, do cut it off close to the vine, leaving myself that it is going to flower and that’s something to look the stem attached. Squash need to be “hardened off” after harvesting. This forward to. On that note I’ll have to leave you and begin my daily chores requires leaving them out in the sun after picking, up off the soil (bringing them in, if rain threatens) for a week or 10 days. I used — which include half-filling the watering can and staggering out to wash them off with dish soap and water immediately after to water those thirsty plants before the sun reaches round to fill harvesting to be sure no fungus was present, but do dry them the balcony with an entire afternoon of blistering heat, until my poor, precious plants collapse from sun stroke! immediately to prevent mildew getting started. Squash may also be “hardened off” by putting them on newspapers in a cupboard in a warm place (above the kitchen stove). Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years. “Hardening off” enhances that delectable squash flavour.

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Lyon wins Spirit Scholarship Andrea Peacock News staff

A recent graduate of Stelly’s Secondary School was awarded the Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship. Melissa Lyon, 18, is an active volunteer in the community whose goal is to become a teacher and positively influence the lives of people with disabilities. The Trevor Linden Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding leadership abilities and has made exemplary contributions to the enrichment of lives in the community. This was only one of 11 scholarships Lyon won in 2014. Many of Lyon’s community involvements are related to teaching, which she calls her passion. Four years ago, Lyon started an online primary learning club, which involves online tutoring via webcam. She calls this one of her biggest accomplishments. With some guidance from her mother who is a teacher, Lyon creates lessons for math and reading. “It’s very fun for me, because I like teaching [and] I’m really

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Stelly’s Secondary grad Melissa Lyon wants to change the way society views people with disabilities. good at technology,” said Lyon. She currently has one student, whom she has tutored since the student was in kindergarten and who is now going into Grade 4. “I like teaching kids,” said Lyon. “I have a big passion for learning.” Lyon said she wants to gain as much experience teaching as she can before starting her

career. Lyon is also a tutor for the Tools for Success program at the University of Victoria, in partnership with the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre. It is a tutoring program for kids who have epilepsy. Stefani Lowes, tutor with the Epilepsy Centre at UVic, worked with Lyon during this past school year. “She was always very positive and happy,” said Lowes. “She brought a wonderful energy to the group.” Having epilepsy and cerebral palsy herself, Lyon said she has been misjudged throughout her whole life. She wants to change the way society sees people with disabilities. One way she does this is by her involvement as an ambassador and public speaker for the United Way and the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre. “I want to be a strong advocate for people who have disabilities,” said Lyon. Lyon will be attending Camosun College in September and hopes to transfer to the University of Victoria to become a teacher, or specifically a special needs teacher.

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• The 2014 First Nations, Inuit and Metis Art Show at the Mary Winspear Centre takes place Aug. 8 to Sept. 4 Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (9 p.m. on Thursdays) and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. This is a unique art show featuring First Nations artists from across Canada. Local Coast Salish artists, Northwest Coast artist as well as Metis, Mohawk, Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwa, Navajo, Inuit and Chickasaw Nations artist’s work will be featured. Carving, weaving, prints, fabric art, drums, rattles, pottery, beading, leather work, painting, jewelry and more. For more information visit www.marywinspear.ca. • The Peninsula Players present Cirque du Chablis at Muse Winery (11195 Chalet Road) in North Saanich until Aug. 17. Join the Players for this fun outdoor theatre experience. Evening performances run Saturdays on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee Performances run

sical to Pop with full orchestra and band directed by Maestro Simon Leung on Sunday, Aug. 24 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) at 3 p.m. Tickets ($20) are available from Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade and Russell Books in Victoria and Tanner’s Books in Sidney. Tickets are also available from choir members and at the door. For more information visit www.victoriasummerchoir.ca or email cchay@live.ca. • Butchart Gardens presents Pink Martini Monday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. butchartgardens.com for tickets. Submitted photo

Artist Tobias Tomlinson at the 2013 First Nations, Inuit and Metis Art Show at the Mary Winspear Centre. This year’s show runs Aug. 8 to Sept. 4. Sundays on Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. For the evening performances Bistro Muse will also be offering a special Harvest Table buffet (reservations required.) Tickets for all performances are $25 per person and

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Market to Market

Sidney Street Market draws large crowd ket is really set in the heart of the town. That makes it special,” she said.

This is the fourth in a series on the variety of summer markets on the Saanich Peninsula

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Local produce is a fixture at the Sidney Street Market, among many other things. produce as well as a great selection of food vendors. “Our focus is to bring in change every week,” said McDermid. “Some vendors alternate and the musical entertainment alternates week to week,” she said. The market, which is run by the Town of Sidney (McDermid works on contract for them) features 145 vendors who line Beacon Avenue every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. until Aug. 28. “There is a terrific team of staff and vol-

“We have a large selection of vendors this year.” – Laurie McDermid unteers which the market could not function without. I call them the dream team,” McDermid laughed, adding that team includes the Town of Sidney. “It really couldn’t happen without them,” she said. Sidney Mayor Larry Cross said the event is one that Sidney has become known for.

“The Sidney Street Market has grown over the last 15 years to become an anchor event in Sidney,” he said. “It is an important community owned and operated event that draws thousands to the area and has a significant economic impact on our town.” Ultimately, McDermid equates much of the success of the market to its location. “What it really comes down to is that Sidney is the perfect location. It has so many beautiful shops and the mar-

Markets on the Peninsula Thursday: What: Sidney Street Market When: Thursday evenings until Aug. 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Beacon Avenue in Sidney Saturday: What: North Saanich Farm Market

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nown as one of Sidney’s biggest summer events, the Sidney Street Market draws between 3,000 and 5,000 people to the town each week, said market organizer Laurie McDermid of Westcoast Impressions Event Planning. “It’s a very balanced market,” McDermid said, adding that she has been working over the last two years to ensure there’s a variety of vendors each week. “We have a large selection of vendors this year, more than we’ve ever had before and we are focusing more on things that are made locally like home made baking, jams, sweets, clothing and jewellery,” she said. McDermid continued to say that the market has also kept a keen focus on locally grown

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When: Saturdays until October from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: St. John’s United Church (10990 West Saanich Rd.) What: Peninsula Country Market When: Saturdays until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Blessing of the Animals at St. Stephen’s Church in Central Saanich takes place next weekend Travis Paterson News staff

The Blessing of the Animals has become an annual ritual at more than one church in Greater Victoria. But it’s new to Reverend Rob Szo, who moved here with his wife and two kids from Toronto in 2012. He’ll be doing his second blessing of the animals on the grounds of St. Stephen’s Church, beginning at 2 p.m. on Aug. 10. “I’d heard of it before but was never part of it until last year,” Szo said. There’s more to the event than its quirky moments, when vicars use careful tact to bless animals like dogs, cats, llamas, chicks and lizards, Szo said.

Donations received during the blessing will benefit the Pacific Animal Therapy Society, a cause Szo supports. “It’s an opportunity to meet people, get to know people, have some fun as well, and to recognize and bless the part these animals play as they bring bring a lot of joy into people’s lives.” PATS volunteers bring their pets for visits to hospitals, retirement facilities, group homes, schools, preschools, daycares and more. “Pets can bring a lot of joy to people who are lonely,” Szo said. As for the odd assortment of animals that are likely to come in for a blessing, Szo says he is ready for anything. “I prefer to touch the animal if I can, though they tell me

they’ve had snakes before, I’m not so sure about (touching) a snake,” Szo laughed. “I’m just blessing what God has already blessed. God made these creative creatures, and it’s a neat part of my ministry.” The Blessing of the Animals takes place Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. outdoors at St. Stephen’s Church (located at 7921 St. Stephen Rd., off Mt. Newton X Road). Please bring animals on a leash or in a carrier. Everyone is welcome to attend and the event takes place rain or shine. For more information on the blessing or the church, visit www. StStephensAnglican.net or www. stmarysanglican.com. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Club at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Children up to 12 years of age are invited to join the “Funny Business” Summer Reading Club. Kids receive reading records to track their reading, and contests, prize CanadIan FederaTIon draws, and special of University Women events are held Saanich Peninsula throughout the provides scholarships summer. Registration for students in the is free and runs until community. The Aug. 23. For more annual gigantic book information, call 250sale fundraiser takes 656-0944. place Saturday, Aug. summer readIng Fun 23 from 9 a.m. to for Kids at Tanner’s 4 p.m. at the Plaza Books. The Children’s between Tim Horton’s Bookshop, located and the Liquor store in Tanner’s Books at on Beacon Avenue. the corner of Beacon blessIng oF The Submitted photo and Fourth in Sidney, Animals takes place Left to right: George Coldwell, president of the First Open Heart invites young readers Sunday, Aug. 10 at Society and his wife Agnes (far right) present donations to Karen to join them on 2 p.m. outdoors at Morgan, executive director of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Saturday, Aug. 16, St. Stephen’s Church Patsy Berger-North of the Mt. Newton Centre Society. 23, and 30 any time (off Mt. Newton X between 11 a.m. Road). Please bring and 3 p.m. to have animals on a leash or some fun with their in a carrier. Collection favourite characters will support Pacific and books. There Animal Therapy is no charge for Society. For more the activities and information see www. everyone is welcome. StStephensAnglican. he summer events net or www. with what we have there,” he said. are planned and stmarysanglican.com. Heart House offers a comfortable facilitated by longplace to stay at a reasonable cost. It time Tanner’s Books caters mostly to out-of-area families. staff member Tricia “It’s a place where people can be Fall PrevenTIon Kearns. For more a support to each other,” Coldwell Classes at SHOAL information see www. added. “We’re really proud of the Activity Centre, tannersbooks.com or place.” every Tuesday and Steven Heywood visit www.facebook. Money raised at this year’s Walk Thursday from Sept. News staff com/TannersBooks. was split between the Saanich Pen9 to Oct. 16 (12 sessions) from 10 to Folks on the Saanich Peninsula insula Hospital for some electro-diag11 a.m. $95. These have a lot of heart and they proved it nostic equipment for heart-related OSTEOFIT classes are The sIdney FIne once again at this year’s Heart Walk conditions ($4,000), the Mt. Newton Centre ($1,500 for personal medical specifically designed for the First Open Heart Society. arT Show needs for both men and People opened their hearts and information containers), the Jubille volunteers to women who may donated more than $10,000 during and the Victoria Heart Institute. facilitate both Coldwell, who went through heart be at risk of falling. the Walk, held June 8 in Sidney. Since adjudication (from Class limited to 10 the society was formed and began surgery himself years ago, said techSept. 7 to 10) and participants. Call to hosting the Walk, they’ve raised nology and medical procedures have the show (from Oct. register 250-656more than $3 million for heart health changed a lot over the years. The 14 to 19.) For more 5537. programs and medical services at money the society raises, he contininformation and to Victoria’s Jubilee Hospital and the ued, helps local hospitals keep up. sign up visit www. For Coldwell and his wife Agnes, sidneyfineartshow.ca/ Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Walk organizer and Society mem- this year was their last Heart Walk as volunteers. summer readIng ber George Coldwell says most of the the main organizers. George said he’s funds raised go towards the upkeep moving on but will help the Society of their Heart House. It’s a place to keep the event going. He credits the stay that’s close to the Jubilee Hos- volunteers, Town of Sidney and the For all your pital, for families of patients under- surrounding community for making Real Estate needs... going medical treatment for heart- the event such a fantastic success. Learn more about the Society at related health conditions. “People have been really impressed www.fohs.bc.ca.

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1232 square feet, two Bedroom, two bath SUITE 2013 Gold MLS Winners LIFESTYLE in Marina Park, a 45 year-plus community www.ianheath-marilynball.com (Relatives 19 years+ may reside also!). 2011 Updated Sunroom tile flooring, Energy Star Windows, Fine Home New Bathroom sinks and Stove. Smartly Designed and Ocean Front Kitchen with pull-out Pantry, Dishwasher, and Plenty Specialists of Storage. Very Affordable, with Heat and Hot Water included. Located steps from the Ocean and 250-655-7653 contact@ianheath-marilynball.com Marinas, close to the Ferries, Airport, and several JONESco Real Estate Inc. parks and trails. $215,000

Oh Island in the Sun Desirable Oceanfront, Private end unit Home on Resthaven Island. From your lovely patio garden, enjoy the tranquil ocean setting! 1944 luxurious sq.ft. with living room, formal dining, and den, 3 vast bedroom and baths! The Master boasts an Oceanside deck, and ensuite. Lovely Ocean View kitchen with eating nook, close to your BBQ patio. Attached double garage for the hobbyist. Sidney shops and Boat moorage is a short walk/drive away. Call today! $749,000

PARKSVILLE — Effective at noon on Aug. 1, 2014, campfires are once again prohibited in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the coastal area known as the “fog zone.” The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing this campfire ban due to increasing temperatures and no precipitation in the forecast. The following uses will not be allowed: • campfires, as defined by the wildfire regulation • open fires in an outdoor stove This prohibition does not apply to CSA-rated or ULC-rated cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. — Coastal Fire Centre

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND SET of keys, on Dallas Rd. Call to claim, 250-3813096.

TRAVEL TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR TimeshareNo Risk Program, Stop Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

TRAVEL FOUNTAIN OF Youth RV Resort offers more Winter Vacation for Less money. Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. Web: foyspa.com or 888-800-0772.

REGISTERED NURSES

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to support our Pediatric /Adolescent clients for home care in the Greater Victoria areas. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specific training and support as required. If you are an RN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

1Up Single Parent Resource Centre is seeking caring individuals to participate in the Peer Helper for Single Parents volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide resource-focused support for single parents. Training will run once a week from September 18 to November 20 from 12:00-2:30pm..

Interested individuals please contact Raina Pierce at: raina@1-up.ca or call 250.385.1114 APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

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RENTALS

HOLISTIC HEALTH

UNDER $200

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

SUITES, LOWER

FULL SET left handed golf clubs, comes w/trolley bag, golf balls, good condition. $150. Call (250)652-1285.

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

SENIOR CITIZEN looking for grd flr apt in Sidney, approx, 1000sq ft, 2 bdrms or 1bdrm+ den, patio or garden, walking distance to park or shops, sm pet ok. (250)652-3792. SIDNEY: (CLOSE to town). 1 bdrm 700 sq ft basement suite, includes W/D, private entrance, fenced back yard & patio. Avail Aug. 1st. $850/mo. Call (250)656-7807. SOOKE, 1 Bdrm + office. Lrg, grnd level. c/w f/p, office, lndry rm, storage. Utilities incl, $850 n/s,n/d, ref. req. 250-589-5337

TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

FINANCIAL SERVICES

STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, including vehicle and bus repair. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy and agricultural heartland. Visit www.strathcona.ca/careers

BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters invites mentoring volunteers to meet with a child for one hour per week at an elementary school during the school year. Time can be devoted to arts & crafts, reading, or sports. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. CANADIAN CANCER Society seeks a sponsorship coordinator with ties to business and local sponsors to obtain donations for a fund-raising event in February. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. VICTORIA WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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

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. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

PETS PETS REG SCHIPPERKE PUPPIES â&#x20AC;&#x153;small loyal breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 250-722-3911

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COURT BAILIFF Sale. The assets of TRIGON TRUCKING LTD. pursuant to a Federal Court Writ of Seizure and Sale CaterPillar 330 Log Loader(s) and moreâ&#x20AC;Ś Saturday - 9 August 2014 at 1100 Hours (PDT). For more info, visit www.jeffersonsauctioneering. com or telephone (250) 9512246 or 1-877-716-1177.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72â&#x20AC;?x60â&#x20AC;?x24â&#x20AC;?, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126.

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

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ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

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AUCTIONS ONLINE AUCTION - Salmon Arm: Equipment & Recreation Event! Modified snowmobile, boat, sled trailer, Suzuki bike, gang edger for planks - more! www.mcdougallauction.com Phone Mike: 1-250-833-1400, 1-800-263-4193 DL#319916.

HOUSES FOR SALE

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

PERSONAL SERVICES

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CORNER CABINET, shelves, glass doors, (250)380-7559.

NEW 16â&#x20AC;? early American crystal bowl + dispenser, $35. Call (250)477-5798.

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

REAL ESTATE

FRIENDLY FRANK

LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $68. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

YM-YWCA DOWNTOWN seeks a recreational volleyball coordinator for Saturday afternoons. Must know rules and have first aid training. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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FREE: SCREEN door and aluminum lawn chairs, you pick up. Call (250)382-9701.

LEATHER SOFA- dark green, good condition. $50. Call (778)433-4337.

Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or e-mail: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FREE ITEMS

DOZEN ASSORTED Bernadine jars & a 1.2L electric kettle, new, $12. (250)383-4578.

Employee BeneďŹ t Package Available!

VOLUNTEERS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt. 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

MAKE A Connection, Talk to Sexy Singles FREE now! Call 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+ MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

PERSONAL SERVICES

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

Buy this large 3 bed 2 bath mobile for LESS than your RENT! $7995 down = $1,191 monthly incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the PAD RENT! Be a HOME OWNER rather than a RENTER. Follow my signs to YOUR NEW HOME, turn on Mt. Newton Cross Rd. past McDonalds to 203-2779 Stautw Rd, Cedar Ridge Estates. Open House Sun 2-4 pm. Shelly Reed, Sutton Group 250-213-7444

SUITES, UPPER MAYFAIR- 3 bdrms, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Avail. now. Call (250)479-4112.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

REAL ESTATE SERVICES ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia. View at www.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1250-833-1400 or 1-800-2634193. DL#319916.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services SIDNEY- 1 bdrm condo â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Landmarkâ&#x20AC;?, overlooking marina, 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; balcony, recently renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, walk-in shower, in suite W/D, locker, secure under grd prking. NS/NP. $1050+ utils. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (250)656-9272. (9am-8pm).

AUTO SERVICES $$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

We Buy Cars!

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

$50 to $1000

COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

1996 27.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Class C Ultrasport motor home. 107,000 km. New microwave & Fantastic fan. Walk around queen bed, clean, good shape. $15,000. Call (250)385-4112.

SUITES, LOWER

MARINE

BRENTWOOD BAY. 1-Bdrm suite ground level, private entrance. D/W & laundry. $700./mo. + utils. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. (250)652-1725. GLANFORD: 2 bdrm, $900/mo utils incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. N/P. Avail. Aug. 1. (250)479-9310.

FREE TOW AWAY

BOATS 1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

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

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

TAX

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

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CARPENTRY JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renovations, new construction+ all repairs. . Frank, 250-812-6199. mtnewtonconst@shaw.ca McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATING, Grading, ditching, stumps, hauling, demolition, hoe ram. (250)514-8553.

I DO garden clean-ups, weeding, hauling etc $25/hr Please call Dave today 250-656-7045

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

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com A&R LANDSCAPINGCertified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts. Call (250) 686-4361.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design. River rock or patio stones. Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Ref’s avail. 25 yr exp

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.

HANDYPERSONS

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca 250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

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JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

LANDSCAPING

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

MOVING & STORAGE DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

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. BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 DALE’S Painting Save Money! Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates. References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work!

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

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

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275. BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

ANDREW’S GARDENING. 20+ years exp. Mowing, weeding, clearing, woodwork, rockwork & planting. Insured. Call (778)967-1246.

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Members of Team B.C. who attended the 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Regina last month have made history by becoming the first team to win both the Overall Team Title and the John Fletcher Spirit Award. Team B.C., including eight young First Nations athletes from the Saanich Peninsula, competed in 13 sports and won a total of 160 medals (63 gold, 49 Silver and 48 bronze) between July 20 and 27. The medal count put the team in first place (only one medal ahead of Team Saskatchewan) which was a first time occurrence for Team B.C. at the NAIG. The team was also the recipient of the John Fletcher Spirit Award which is presented annually to the contingent that best demonstrates the spirit of teamwork, fair play, respect and integrity throughout the week. “It was a real nail-biter,” said Lara Mussell, Team B.C.’s Chef de Mission. “We exchanged the lead with Team Saskatchewan several times throughout the Games and it came down to the last few events of the final day. What makes this win even more special was also being awarded the John Fletcher Spirit Award. The team’s performance, perseverance and conduct, both on and off the field, exemplified the ideals of the North American

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Kayleigh Gladstone brought home gold in softball from the North American Indigenous Games last month. Indigenous Games: The Spirit— Strong, Brave, True.” The North American Indigenous Games is an international multi-sport event, involving North American Indigenous athletes from 13 provinces and territories Canada and 13 regions in the United States, staged intermittently since 1990. This year 4,800 Indigenous athletes and coaches and 200 cultural performers attended the games. Local athletes Ambrose Underwood, Landon Underwood and Shyquintin Charlie came fourth with the Men’s U16

Lacrosse Team and Rob Charlie came fifth with the U19 Lacrosse Team. Brittney Sam came 13th in Canoe Pulling while Hannah Morris took bronze in Women’s U18 Soccer and Kayleigh Gladstone brought home gold in Women’s U16 Softball. For full results visit regina2014naig.com. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com — With files from the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council

Peninsula goalie helps team win gold B.C. Knights inline hockey team win in Las Vegas Steven Heywood News staff

As summer sports go, inline hockey is perfect for warm weather — and for playing at a large tournament in the desert in Las Vegas. Josh Buchner, 16, from Central Saanich is a goaltender for the B.C. Knights, an inline hockey team made up of players from across the province. His dad, Doug, says five of the players came from Prince George, two are from the lower mainland and three — including Josh — are from Vancouver Island. This is Josh’s second trip to Vegas with a B.C. team, Doug said. The first trip was last year with the Eagle Ridge team out of Langford,

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Josh Buchner of Central Saanich holds the medal and trophy his inline hockey team, the B.C. Knights, won at an international tournament in Las Vegas in July. where Josh is a regular member. This summer, however, Eagle Ridge could not put a full team together so the

Knights were pulled in from across the land. Down in Vegas July 9 to 17, the tournament was really two events in

one, said Doug — the AAU Junior Olympics and Federation of International Roller Sports tournament. In all, the team played 12 games. In the AAU event, the B.C. squad went 4-0-2 and defeated a team from California in the final to win gold. Over the next sixgame tournament, Doug said the B.C. boys did well to make the final, but lost to a team from Alberta to claim a silver medal. Last year, Josh was part of the Eagle Ridge team that won gold and silver medals as well. Inline hockey is played on roller blades with a puck. There’s no body checking, said Doug, so it make for a wide open, skillful game.

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