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Hockeyville hoopla Fans and supporters cheer following Saturday night’s big reveal that North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre was named one of two rinks across Canada as a Kraft Hockeyville.

All day this Saturday, April 4, Panorama hosts a family-friendly tailgate party. Details on page two.

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North Saanich rink takes Hockeyville title Steven Heywood News staff

Jason Fletcher laughed with what breath he had left after celebrating Panorama’s Arena B being named one of two Kraft Hockeyvilles in Canada Saturday night.

North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre earned enough votes in the contest to win a $100,000 top prize for arena improvements. Now, supporters are hoping a second round of voting last weekend will get the Vancouver Island rink an NHL pre-

season game.

“It’s just amazing. I just don’t even know what to say,” said Fletcher, the one behind the initial nomination of the rink in the nationwide contest. “I can’t believe how many people got behind this thing.”

The top two finish was announced Saturday night during Hockey Night in Canada. Supporters trickled in to watch the hockey game and when the announcement was made, there were hundreds of people cheering in the stands.

“Everybody did so much to make this happen” – Wayne Ruffle, Chair, Peninsula Recreation Commission “The work is just starting now,” Fletcher continued at the time.

“We get to vote for the next 48 hours. I am just freaking out right now.

“This is our chance to bring the Benn boys back home. I know it’s not a given but it just makes per-

fect sense.”

He’s referring to former Peninsula hockey products Jamie and Jordie Benn, who now play for the Dallas Stars.

Saturday night’s game saw Dallas play Vancouver and Benn scored the opening goal of the game.

“It’s just amazing,” Fletcher said.

Voting started right after the announcement as Panorama from the west squared off against Chatham Memorial Arena in Chatham, Ontario from the east.

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Fletcher said the campaign brought together people from the hockey community — and plenty of other people unrelated to the hockey world.

“I am so proud right now of our community,” he said.

Wayne Ruffle, chair of the Peninsula Recreation Commission, said the win was unbelievable.

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Showing their true colours, Rob and son Lloyd, Cecilia Thomas, Shaden Gower and dad Kris and Tayla Sinkewicz, were at Panorama Rec. Centre Saturday night for the announcement of Hockeyville.

Rink found support all over the Island Continued from page 1

“Everybody did so much work to make this happen. I felt that we were going to win.”

Voting for Hockeyville — at khv2015.ca — ended Monday night, March 30 at 9 p.m. and supporters are hoping people voted as often as they could.

“The community ... it was an Island effort,” Ruffle added.

“That’s what we gotta do for the next level, to get that hockey game.”

Fletcher said he realistically

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The Kraft Hockeyville Tailgate Party (Winner Revealed) runs from 1 to 6 p.m. to coincide with that day’s 4 p.m. NHL game. The announcement of which rink — Panorama’s Arena B or Chatham, Ontario’s community rink — wins the NHL preseason game will be made at some time during the game. Throughout the afternoon, there will be free family activities, snacks, entertainment and more. It all starts at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast (by donation) and Easter Puck Hunt, continuing with a free family swim from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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In fact, he said things were really quiet before Saturday night. He said, however, the

“We want to bring the NHL,” Fletcher said.

“We’ve got the most amazing gift from Kraft, it’s going to go so far.”

win shows people got behind the effort and volunteers with local hockey organizations, Panorama Rec. and more showing their support.

Police seek suspicious male who approached teenage girls Angela Cowan News staff

Central Saanich Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspicious male after he approached two teenage girls last Thursday.

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were walking on Wallace Drive at Centennial Park when the man stopped his grey, twodoor pickup truck and asked the girls for help in locating his daughter.

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Smart speakers in Sidney for CFUW’s 2015 conference Dr. Kate Moran is the keynote speaker at this year’s Canadian Federation of University Women’s conference Angela Cowan

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Barry is Pharmasave’s new front store manager and was formerly cosmetics manager of the store.

Peninsula Paddle raises $22,000

VICTORIA — Members of the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club set off from Brentwood Bay and paddled 12 hours over 75 kilometres to raise $22,000 in their Paddle for the Kids event Saturday, March 28.

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SIDNEY — Three scholarships were awarded Saturday, March 27 by the Sidney Concert Band to deserving students.

Two awards of $250 went to Laura Kratofil, a Stelly’s Secondary student who plays clarinet in the band and Claremont Secondary student Conrad Inch, who plays trumpet.

A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Jason Gordon from Spectrum Community School. Gordon is a member of the Sidney Concert Band, plays the euphonium, jazz trumpet and trombone.

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Internationally renowned ocean engineer and former scientific advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama, Dr. Kate Moran is coming to the Mary Winspear April 18 to discuss Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) most recent initiative, Smart OceansTM. The keynote presentation for the Canadian Federation of University Women’s 2015 conference, Dr. Moran’s talk, Discover the Ocean: Understand the Planet through the Internet-connected Ocean, will discuss how the Smart OceansTM program leverages the unique capabilities of ONC’s cabled ocean observatories to inform public and marine safety, and environmental monitoring.

Though that may sound like a mouthful, conference co-chair Donna Miller says that Dr. Moran’s lectures are engaging and without a lot of academic scientific jargon.

“She’s an excellent presenter,” said Miller. “She comes with a wealth of knowledge and she presents it in a very understandable way.”

Smart OceansTM is “about getting internet connection through the oceans so they can more accurately predict earthquakes and get us a lot more information about the ocean,” said Miller.

The theme of the whole CFUW conference is “Waves: Harnessing the Power,” she added, noting that there are four other workshops available that all touch on the theme in some way.

Dr. Leigh Anne Swayne is presenting her own take on waves, with her workshop, Brain Waves: Brain Health and Brain Repair.

Dr. Swayne, a neuroscientist, focuses on questions relating to brain development and repair. She will outline the basics of how the nervous system works as a whole, and then touch on the underlying causes of certain neurological diseases.

The assistant professor in the Division of Medical Sciences at the University of Victoria, one of Dr. Swayne’s main focuses is determining how to use new brain cells to repair brain injuries.

Other workshops at the conference include Colwood City Mayor Carol Hamilton’s The Politics of Going Green, Colwood’s Solar Project; Aboriginal Education Innovator Nella Nelson’s Riding the Waves of the Aboriginal Educational Journey; WatersBiomedical Owner Lori Waters’ Hopping on the 3D Wave; and The Seaweed Lady Diane Bernard’s Harvesting the Sea for Beauty and Health.

The conference begins at 12 p.m.

Sat., April 18 at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. in Sidney.

To register, visit cfuwsaanichpeninsula. org/public-registration-for-conference.

Registration cutoff is April 8.

Cost is $35 for the keynote presentation and a buffet lunch, or $50 for the keynote presentation, buffet lunch, two workshop sessions and a coffee break.

No longer limited to university graduates, the CFUW now welcomes all women who are interested in lifelong learning.

For more information, visit cfuwsaanichpeninsula.org/2015-bcconference/. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Tourism is an important industry on the Saanich Peninsula, says Naomi Yamamoto.

Yamamoto, the BC Liberals’ Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, addressed members of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce during their annual general meeting March 24 at the Brentwood Bay Resort. Much of her speech addressed the government’s recently-announced 20-cent hike in the minimum wage.

Yet, she did talk about the benefits of the tourism industry on the region.

“I know that Butchart Gardens is a huge draw,” she said. “It’s known around the world and acts as an ambassador for the Island and the tourism industry here.”

Yamamoto said tourism has exceeded most other industry in B.C. — mining, forestry — in overall economic benefit.

“2014 was a banner year and 2015 looks good too.”

Tourism, she continued, needs good marketing efforts but noted that it’s the destinations, like Butchart Gardens or Tourism Victoria, that do most of the branding of this province.

“Victoria’s brand is wellknown, but B.C.’s as a whole does not resonate in the world.

Yamamoto added the province has lost ground in this area of promotion, saying there doesn’t seem to be a sense of urgency to market B.C. to the world.

Yet, the industry continues to grow, she said, noting that tourism in 2014 represented a $14 billion infusion into the provincial economy.

On the small business front, Yamamoto said the majority of businesses in B.C. are classed as small — with 80 per cent of those with five or fewer employees.

“B.C. leads the country in the number of small businesses per 1,000 people,” she said. “We’re very overrepresented here and the challenge is keeping them around for more than five years.”

Yamamoto encouraged Chamber members to act as mentors, to share their experience as long-term business owners with newcomers getting started.

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Chamber on the way to recovery Last year saw the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce get its financial books well into the black.

“By and far, it was the best year,” said Chamber Treasurer Elaine Hughesman, who has been in the role for the past six years. “The overall profit was $45,000 — the largest in my experience.”

She said the Chamber is a non-profit organization. There have been losses recorded in most years since 2008, she explained, and even after the 2014 showing, the Chamber is still approximately $20,000 in the hole. She said by 2016, the Chamber could be virtually debt-free.

The Chamber did save money by closing down the Pat Bay Highway Visitor Information Centre in late 2013. They recently announced plans to re-open it in May. “It was a good year for the Chamber,” added President Ian Brown. “We’re righting the ship and we have 325 members now and they are solid, supportive, engaged and paid up.”

Brown admitted that when he first came on as president, he saw little hope — finances were flagging and even his own confidence in the Chamber was low. That changed, he said, with key personnel changes, including the hire of Denny Warner as Chamber executive director seven months ago.

“Now we’re coming back with a vengeance.”

A new slate of directors were elected to the Chamber’s board during the March 24 annual general meeting.

Newcomers are: James Bogusz (Victoria Airport Authority), Hilary Brown (Island Savings), Lorraine Brewster (Panorama Recreation), Grace Dimion (Solbakken chartered Accountants), Sheila Henn (Paterson Henn Professional Accountants), David Rogers (BC HAZMAT) and Patrick Schorle (Pacifica Real Estate).

Returning for either one or two-year terms are: Virginia Alger (Horizon Power), John Treleaven (Treleaven Consulting), Doug Wedman (Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan), Joe Jansen (Wilson’s Transportation), Craig Norris (independent), Bonnie Mitchell (Mitchell Creative), Doug Walker (Cambium Leadership) and Ian Brown (Tower Kitchens and Millwork).

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Local businesses up for area awards VICTORIA — Four Saanich Peninsula businesses are in the running for a 2015 Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Award.

Winners will be announced out of a variety of categories at a gala event May 14 at the Fairmont Empress.

Nominated are: BC HAZMAT (Business Leadership), The Truffles Group (Sustainable Business Practices), Peninsula Co-op (Employer of the Year) and the Victoria Airport Authority (Business of the Year, 26-75 employees).

For tickets and more information on the awards, visit victoriachamber.ca.

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Builder Garrett Wakefield and Ken Benson watch as an excavator brings down the front wall of a house at the corner of Bevan and Fifth streets in Sidney on Friday afternoon. The demolition — which attracted many an excited kid as glass crunched and dust flew — is making way for a 24-unit mixed residential and commercial building.

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Smiles all around. Sidney Mayor Steve Price dons the lead apron at the new ORCCA dental clinic with some help from Ryan Hoffmann, Dr. Mitra Hashemi, Heidi Wing, Isabella Gonzalez and Kira Harper.

Charitable dental clinic opens at Sidney Elementary Steven Heywood News staff

Oral Care for Children and Adolescents (ORCCA) officially opened the doors to its new home on March 26 in grand style.

The not-for-profit dental clinic is the dream of Sidney dentist Dr. Mitra Hashemi, who two years ago set about trying to make it become a reality. She wanted to create a place where children age 19 or younger could get basic dental care, even if their families could not afford it.

On March 26, the ORCCA clinic opened in the annex building at Sidney Elementary School.

With the school’s choir performing on stage, ORCCA board chair Heather Burkett thanked the volunteers and supporters who made it a reality.

“It’s a collaboration in its truest form,” she said. “Our thanks to Tom Vickers, principal of Sidney Elementary. He was part of the vision to help create the clinic.”

Burkett shared a story about one family who heard a recent radio interview she gave about the clinic. They had children in need for care to help alleviate pain — yet they did not have the money for regular dental care.

“That is what it’s all about,” Burkett told an audience in the

school’s gymnasium “This is why we are here today.”

Although ORCCA officially opened March 26, Burkett said they had been running quietly for a few weeks to test the waters.

Already, they’ve had a few patients, including their first, Madison Paulson. She and her mom Melissa were greeted warmly during the opening ceremony.

A variety of speakers, sponsors and officials addressed the audience in welcome to the new clinic.

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s new drivers, we’re taught the left lane is for passing, getting ready for a left turn and moving out of the way of an obstruction. It’s the right lane that’s meant for general travel. Drivers are supposed to be aware of what’s going on around them, anticipate being overtaken and keep right.

When a driver uses the left lane and remains oblivious to other vehicles around them, we get frustrated, angry, even. That does not give anyone the right to drive aggressively or use our vehicles to bully drivers.

The provincial government’s recent edict that it plans to crack down on left lane hogs is a reaction to this frustration. It will, however, do little to solve the problem and help perpetuate aggressive driving.

We are taught not to be angry or overly emotional when getting behind the wheel of a car. Yet, if we’re told left lane hogs are a problem, there’s the chance some people will feel justified in more aggressive tactics.

What the campaign will do, potentially, is cause an increase in road rage incidents, simply by empowering drivers who think they are in the right and act in ways they feel are justified against the so-called left lane hog.

If the goal was to educate drivers to help decrease crashes and aggressive driving, putting the blame on slower drivers isn’t the way to do it.

Consider, rather, driver education that lasts a lifetime. Once someone has their driver’s license, they may never improve. In fact, bad habits are all too likely to occur. Why not make it a requirement that drivers must, at intervals, recertify or refresh their driving skills and knowledge?

Perhaps if more people were reminded about the rules of the road more regularly, left lane hogs — and road rageaholics — would take a back seat.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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Treaty trouble in B.C. has deep roots dismayed as anyone at the news of Why did the B.C. government Abbott’s demise. While the two were suddenly slam the door on their old in transition meetings, Pierre learned friend George Abbott, after spending that she was not being replaced, months recruiting him to head up leaving the federal-provincialthe B.C. Treaty Commission?

First Nations Summit partnership The instant media narrative, of 22 years in a shambles. Clark embraced by a shocked Abbott went further when questioned by and then by NDP leader John reporters about the sudden reversal.

Horgan, was that this was payback The future of aboriginal relations for grievances nursed by Premier in B.C. may or may not Christy Clark from include the B.C. Treaty the 2011 B.C. Liberal Commission. leadership contest. Done “There have been some on a whim, Horgan said results, but four treaties in after a week grilling Clark 22 years for $600 million and Aboriginal Relations is not enough result,” Minister John Rustad.

Clark said. “We have to be Clark is suddenly a sore able to move faster, and winner, lashing out, we have to find a way to wrecking two decades of include more First Nations careful and costly treatyin the process.” making.

That $600 million is Like many instant media Tom Fletcher B.C. Views mostly loans, from the narratives, this one makes federal government to First no sense and is almost Nations to finance treaty certainly wrong. talks. Of every $100 spent trying to If Clark was resentful about honour the century-old duty to sign the roasting she received from treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Falcon, she had an odd way of Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C. showing it. She appointed Falcon The plan was for First Nations as finance minister to drive a stake to repay their loans out of cash into the harmonized sales tax, and settlements made to them for Abbott as education minister to 100-odd years of uncompensated fashion a pre-election truce with the resource extraction, which is now ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both accepted as being contrary to British completed their unlikely tasks and and Canadian law. retired as heroes of the party in It was the blunt-spoken Pierre 2013. who first acknowledged this hasn’t Outgoing chief treaty worked. Some of the 50 First Nations commissioner Sophie Pierre was as

stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt.

The probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal paymaster is exactly zero. I’m told the province’s clumsy timing had something to do with Ottawa’s late demands.

I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the 2009 attempt by Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a provincewide deal declaring aboriginal title.

Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too.

(McDonald now faces a similar legal gridlock as the Clark-appointed CEO of BC Hydro, trying to build the Site C dam.)

Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago. She said if Ottawa isn’t prepared to give federal negotiators a realistic mandate on compensation and sharing of salmon rights, they should “shut ’er down.”

Her advice may have been heard after all.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasn’t worked.’

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LETTERS Unfair to call opposition to project as simply NIMBY I am writing in response to the article First Street condo units approved, in the Friday, March 27 issue of the Peninsula News Review.

I live in First Place Estates immediately to the south of the proposed development.

In none of the communications that I have had with those living in our development and in that to the immediate north of the proposed development, did I hear any objections to putting eight units on the now-empty lot. I did not run across anyone who was opposed to development.

The two main reasons for objection in this case were the increased density, and the repercussions of that, and the nature of the architecture of the planned building, Councillor Fallott reportedly said the

objections were “just in the neighbourhood.” That is not surprising. What other residents of Sidney would be motivated to object to such a local project?

Don’t we, as taxpaying citizens of Sidney, have a right to protect the ambiance and character of our neighbourhoods? Or are we expected to bow to the actions of our elected officials assuming that they know what is best for us?

Fallott was also cited as stating that objections were just “voices in the neighbourhood” and “not about the project itself.” Such a statement says to me that she thinks the objectors are merely interested in their own concerns and have no appreciation or concern for the Town’s overall needs, or, to quote Mayor Price,

“what the OCP asks for.” The tenor of her comments seems to imply that it is invalid to object to a development on the grounds that it detracts from one’s neighbourhood.

In this regard, I wonder who initiated the “NIMBY” term in the article. Generally, in our society, that expression has taken on a very negative connotation but it is just not the case here when it comes to development. To conclude that those dissenting citizens were not opposed to development in general, “just the one next door” is completely uncalled for, especially when two of such residents were singled out as examples.

Council members have expressed a desire for input from the residents of Sidney, ostensibly to get an idea of how

changes proposed by the Town will impact them. In this case they got that feedback, not just from a few, but many citizens in the immediate neighbourhood. It appears that four of the members of council chose to disregard such strong input and perhaps even dismissed it by invoking the NIMBY concept.

It appears to me that we MAY have been listened to by them, but were not really heard. To ignore, or worse still, discount public input by maintaining that any objections heard are merely NIMBY, and that we have little or no regard for the Town’s needs, is unacceptable from our elected representatives.

John Bardsley Sidney

Readers respond: Bill C-51 debate; financial consulting in Central Saanich and it’s a round about time Bill blasting illinformed Your readers who are so upset by their interpretation of Bill C-51, the federal government’s new antiterrorism legislation, would do well to read a thoughtful, balanced assessment of what’s actually in the bill produced by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

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He concludes there is a lot of ill-informed hysteria in the criticism of the bill.

None more so, in my opinion, than the ridiculous and irresponsible assertion by our own MP Elizabeth May — quoted by one of your letter writers — that this bill will “turn CSIS into a secret police force.”

Dave Laundy Brentwood Bay

What cost the consultants?

Page one of the March 27 PNR announced “six percent tax hike up for debate for Central Saanich.” Taxpayers were further informed their council hired independent financial consultants because staff are on leave.

Are the most qualified individuals to develop the budget not those most intimately familiar with its operations or are taxpayers

missing something?

Did staff leave take precedence over this critical assignment?

What did contracting out the job cost taxpayers?

Also in the same edition of the PNR, regarding traffic signals. The first priority of any government is the safety of its citizens.

Stop kicking-thecan-down-the-road.

Put in traffic lights at the intersection of East Saanich and Mt. Newton X Rd. before someone gets injured or killed.

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Letters School districts do think outside of the box As chair of the Saanich Board of Education, I disagree with the assumptions made in the March 25 PNR editorial, Look outside of the classroom.

The writer has indeed used a tired, old cliché in implying that boards haven’t done their financial homework in looking for savings.

In fact, for the past 10 years or more, Saanich school district has not only looked outside the box but under, around and on top to deliver better services at lower costs.

The editorial advises trustees to stop griping about budget cuts and come together to share resources. To set the record straight, in order to balance budgets in the face of funding shortfalls for the past decade averaging at least $1 million per year, Saanich school district has: • Entered into shared services agreements in 20 different areas ranging from shared procurement and purchasing to sharing administrative positions with neighbouring districts (transportation, energy efficiencies) to worksafe administration, to benefits buying, to audit and legal services, and more.

• Increased revenues through developing a robust international student

program and distance education opportunities.

• Closed five schools.

• Reduced administration costs and instructional services.

• Increased enrolment through offering career and athletic academies that attract students from private schools and neighbouring districts.

• Downsized operations and maintenance.

Year after year, as our record clearly shows, trustees have been creative, diligent and prudent in managing successive funding shortfalls from the provincial government. To imply otherwise is to ignore the facts and minimize the challenges of maintaining strong and vibrant public schools in this province.

Victoria Martin, Chair Saanich Board of Education

Parking lot questions Absolutely foolish for a proposed employee parking lot (PNR, March 27) to be unveiled without an understanding of what Sidney council hopes to see built at the intersection of Beacon Avenue and the Pat Bay Highway as a whole.

Will the proposed parking lot really serve the intended employee users who are expected to walk from one

edge of the town through and to the other edges? What happens if the site is needed for other public uses such as major events and exhibitions? What are the traffic implications on Bevan

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the truck.”

When he stops screaming, I’ll say “April Fool’s!”

What he’ll say back is probably unprintable (this is a family newspaper, rememoday is one of my favourite ber). days of the year, right up I lie in bed dreaming up tricks for this there with Christmas and special day and sometimes laugh out loud Halloween. A day when trickat what I imagine will happen. One of my ery is not only allowed, but dearest friends hates what I do, feeling it is encouraged! evil, but she comes from a different counIt is April Fool’s Day. try where they are pretty serious most of My son is in Mexico but I have the time. I like a bit of harmless fun! his telephone number and he is Several years ago I called a keen bird amused by my shenanigans, so watcher and asked him if he had watched I hope to fool him. He has a Helen Lang nice home in North Saanich. Over the Garden the news on TV. When he said “no,” I said, “Well you missed something exciting.

I hope to call him and ask Fence Remember the storm during the evening? him why he didn’t tell me Well, there are six pelicans on the piling he had sold the house.

He will say, “Mother. what makes at the Sidney wharf, blown off course by the storm.”

He gave a great shout and said, “Bye, I’m off to see you think that?” and my answer will be, “Well I was just driving them!”

I shrieked, “Stop, John! It’s April Fool’s Day!” by it and there was a moving Another unprintable retort. van in the driveway, the front Is there something wrong with me, do you think? door was open and a couple I know! I know! This is supposed to be a garden of fellows were carting your lovely new fridge out to column — so what can I tell you that is new and fasci-

T and the nearby residential area?

Will this result in the useful but ugly skating park being located in another area and become an eyesore there as well as an annoyance to the nearby residents?

Will the future of the proposed fire hall and ambulance development be jeopardized once more?

Strange how this mayor and council don’t seem to have an unspoken thought, except in bits and bites, and with little coherence and planning, at least evident to the rest of us.

And another four years to go.

Greg Stevens Sidney

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As written in Jackie Smilt’s letter in late March, I agree the McTavish Interchange could be improved with attractive low maintenance landscaping.

However, it is my understanding the area lies within provincial jurisdiction, therefore would not be a local municipal responsibility.

It’s interesting to note that traffic circle landscaping in Grand Cayman are improved by private individuals and businesses, proud to display their logo at the actual site of the roundabout.

I wonder if there would be any such interest in this concept at McTavish?

Tony Longman North Saanich

nating? Well I do have one bit of good news. The Horticultural Centre of the Pacific (referred to as “the Hort Centre” by long-time gardeners) is having an amazing plant sale (much of it from their own gardens) April 25 and 26. This is an event no keen gardener can afford to miss. I hope to see you there!

My lovely yellow tulips have been blown apart by these spring gales but will be remembered with pleasure. There are still two cream coloured, streaked with red ones still flowering, but the balcony is looking pretty bare right now. Leslie, one of my daughters, is coming over from Vancouver and will take me to a nursery or two, to remedy the situation. I fancy several things: geraniums and anemones for sure, but I’m bound to see others that I must have. But I do have to save space for those three giant sunflowers I hope to grow this summer. Where I used to have almost unlimited space I now have to be more selective, or there won’t be room for me to move.

All plants must have water, but I suppose I could stick one of those watering wands out a window and reach many of them. However, I’ve got to have room for a chair. There’s no point in having even a modest garden if, once in a while, you can’t just relax and enjoy it.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

Curves pedalling for charity

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The staff at Curves Sidney are hoping to raise $1,000 for this year’s Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria, but they still need donations and team members to make it happen.

“I thought it would be a fun event to support, and something else we can do for the community,” said Curves owner Carolle Batham. Curves has one team already formed, and are hoping to get enough people to fill out a second.

“We have one good solid team, and we’ll try to recruit one more,” said staffer Nicole Bengtsson. “We’re looking forward to it.”

Registration is open until Friday, April 3 for individuals or teams at http://bit. ly/1OFAut3. To donate visit bowlforkidssakevictoria. kintera.org/cosmiccurvettesa, call Nicole at 250656-9870 or go in-person to Curves at 2425 Bevan Ave. in Sidney.

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Letters School districts do think outside of the box As chair of the Saanich Board of Education, I disagree with the assumptions made in the March 25 PNR editorial, Look outside of the classroom.

The writer has indeed used a tired, old cliché in implying that boards haven’t done their financial homework in looking for savings.

In fact, for the past 10 years or more, Saanich school district has not only looked outside the box but under, around and on top to deliver better services at lower costs.

The editorial advises trustees to stop griping about budget cuts and come together to share resources. To set the record straight, in order to balance budgets in the face of funding shortfalls for the past decade averaging at least $1 million per year, Saanich school district has: • Entered into shared services agreements in 20 different areas ranging from shared procurement and purchasing to sharing administrative positions with neighbouring districts (transportation, energy efficiencies) to worksafe administration, to benefits buying, to audit and legal services, and more.

• Increased revenues through developing a robust international student

program and distance education opportunities.

• Closed five schools.

• Reduced administration costs and instructional services.

• Increased enrolment through offering career and athletic academies that attract students from private schools and neighbouring districts.

• Downsized operations and maintenance.

Year after year, as our record clearly shows, trustees have been creative, diligent and prudent in managing successive funding shortfalls from the provincial government. To imply otherwise is to ignore the facts and minimize the challenges of maintaining strong and vibrant public schools in this province.

Victoria Martin, Chair Saanich Board of Education

Parking lot questions Absolutely foolish for a proposed employee parking lot (PNR, March 27) to be unveiled without an understanding of what Sidney council hopes to see built at the intersection of Beacon Avenue and the Pat Bay Highway as a whole.

Will the proposed parking lot really serve the intended employee users who are expected to walk from one

edge of the town through and to the other edges? What happens if the site is needed for other public uses such as major events and exhibitions? What are the traffic implications on Bevan

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the truck.”

When he stops screaming, I’ll say “April Fool’s!”

What he’ll say back is probably unprintable (this is a family newspaper, rememoday is one of my favourite ber). days of the year, right up I lie in bed dreaming up tricks for this there with Christmas and special day and sometimes laugh out loud Halloween. A day when trickat what I imagine will happen. One of my ery is not only allowed, but dearest friends hates what I do, feeling it is encouraged! evil, but she comes from a different counIt is April Fool’s Day. try where they are pretty serious most of My son is in Mexico but I have the time. I like a bit of harmless fun! his telephone number and he is Several years ago I called a keen bird amused by my shenanigans, so watcher and asked him if he had watched I hope to fool him. He has a Helen Lang nice home in North Saanich. Over the Garden the news on TV. When he said “no,” I said, “Well you missed something exciting.

I hope to call him and ask Fence Remember the storm during the evening? him why he didn’t tell me Well, there are six pelicans on the piling he had sold the house.

He will say, “Mother. what makes at the Sidney wharf, blown off course by the storm.”

He gave a great shout and said, “Bye, I’m off to see you think that?” and my answer will be, “Well I was just driving them!”

I shrieked, “Stop, John! It’s April Fool’s Day!” by it and there was a moving Another unprintable retort. van in the driveway, the front Is there something wrong with me, do you think? door was open and a couple I know! I know! This is supposed to be a garden of fellows were carting your lovely new fridge out to column — so what can I tell you that is new and fasci-

T and the nearby residential area?

Will this result in the useful but ugly skating park being located in another area and become an eyesore there as well as an annoyance to the nearby residents?

Will the future of the proposed fire hall and ambulance development be jeopardized once more?

Strange how this mayor and council don’t seem to have an unspoken thought, except in bits and bites, and with little coherence and planning, at least evident to the rest of us.

And another four years to go.

Greg Stevens Sidney

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As written in Jackie Smilt’s letter in late March, I agree the McTavish Interchange could be improved with attractive low maintenance landscaping.

However, it is my understanding the area lies within provincial jurisdiction, therefore would not be a local municipal responsibility.

It’s interesting to note that traffic circle landscaping in Grand Cayman are improved by private individuals and businesses, proud to display their logo at the actual site of the roundabout.

I wonder if there would be any such interest in this concept at McTavish?

Tony Longman North Saanich

nating? Well I do have one bit of good news. The Horticultural Centre of the Pacific (referred to as “the Hort Centre” by long-time gardeners) is having an amazing plant sale (much of it from their own gardens) April 25 and 26. This is an event no keen gardener can afford to miss. I hope to see you there!

My lovely yellow tulips have been blown apart by these spring gales but will be remembered with pleasure. There are still two cream coloured, streaked with red ones still flowering, but the balcony is looking pretty bare right now. Leslie, one of my daughters, is coming over from Vancouver and will take me to a nursery or two, to remedy the situation. I fancy several things: geraniums and anemones for sure, but I’m bound to see others that I must have. But I do have to save space for those three giant sunflowers I hope to grow this summer. Where I used to have almost unlimited space I now have to be more selective, or there won’t be room for me to move.

All plants must have water, but I suppose I could stick one of those watering wands out a window and reach many of them. However, I’ve got to have room for a chair. There’s no point in having even a modest garden if, once in a while, you can’t just relax and enjoy it.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

Curves pedalling for charity

NEW HEIGHTS

Angela Cowan News staff

The staff at Curves Sidney are hoping to raise $1,000 for this year’s Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria, but they still need donations and team members to make it happen.

“I thought it would be a fun event to support, and something else we can do for the community,” said Curves owner Carolle Batham. Curves has one team already formed, and are hoping to get enough people to fill out a second.

“We have one good solid team, and we’ll try to recruit one more,” said staffer Nicole Bengtsson. “We’re looking forward to it.”

Registration is open until Friday, April 3 for individuals or teams at http://bit. ly/1OFAut3. To donate visit bowlforkidssakevictoria. kintera.org/cosmiccurvettesa, call Nicole at 250656-9870 or go in-person to Curves at 2425 Bevan Ave. in Sidney.

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rom the wretched cold of cobbled streets to the brief flare of hope with the strike of a match, Vox Humana Choir’s performance of The Little Match Girl Passion distills all the heartbreak of a traditional passion play down into one little girl’s world this Easter weekend.

Written by composer David Lang and awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 2008, the musical is based on Hans Christian Anderson’s original story of a poor young girl, beaten by her father, who tries unsuccessfully to sell matches on the street. Slowly freezing, she lights the matches one by one for their small bursts of warmth, seeing visions of love and comfort in each few seconds of light, but eventually succumbs to the elements.

“She has this pure, pure heart, and she’s completely ignored, and suffers in many ways because of the public,” says the show’s conductor, Brian Wismath. “In that way, it’s similar to the story of Jesus.”

Lang kept the traditional structure that Bach employed in the St. Matthew Passion, but redirected the suffering and pain onto an ordinary person, the little match girl, and in that way, brought the story to a new level of accessibility for people outside the Christian faith.

The Little Match Girl Passion also explores what happens when the sufferer blends in with the crowd, and the reactions from passers-by.

“Half of the story is told through narrative, and then there are movements in which the crowd respond to what is happening,” says Wismath.

“So there’s this constant conversation between events happening and the response from the people around it.”

Wismath’s first encounter with the performance came in 2013 when he performed the show with a choir to a sold-out audience and ever since he’s been wanting to perform it in its original four-part format.

Soloists Kristen Birley, Stephanie Sartore, Carman J. Price and Steven Bélanger are taking the stage this time around.

“We’re working with four of the strongest choral singers in B.C., easily,” says Wismath. “It’s been very artistically satisfying working with these musicians.”

Equally satisfying has been working with the material itself, he says.

In the current age of the internet and the connection and exposure that it brings, it’s easier than ever to find new works of music.

PLEASE SEE: Show combines ageless story, page A11

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Winspear family art collection opens

Vintage treasures to be found

Steven Heywood News staff

Brad Edgett’s connection with the Winspear Family art collection has come nearly full circle.

Edgett, the current executive director of the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, was at one time an art dealer in Victoria. One of the highlights of his career in the field, he says, was working with Margot and Bill Winspear on their art collection.

Much of the family collection — 18 sculptures to be specific — has now come to the Mary Winspear Centre to go on display in a new gallery.

The Winspears lived in North Saanich’s Ardmore neighbourhood. In fact, the family still has the home there. Edgett says he would often visit Margot and Bill there, bearing a variety of art pieces for them to look over.

“They collected and I helped them from 1997 to 2007,” he says.

Edgett maintained his relationship with the Winspear family as he moved into the executive director’s job at the community centre that bears their name (there are two other centres, he notes, one in Edmonton and the other in Dallas, Texas).

Bill died in 2007, Edgett says.

Margot is still around but the family was deciding how best to share their art collection. The Winspears

Vintage, Retro and Collectibles Show April 5

SIDNEY — Love all things vintage? Then check out the Easter Vintage, Retro and Collectibles show and sale Sunday (April 5) at the Mary Winspear Centre.

With 90 tables and 50 vendors, there’s bound to be something to please even the most discerning collector’s tastes.

Pre- and post-war jewelry, gold and silver coins, paper collectibles, vintage toys, tableware, paintings and a huge assortment of books.

The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. Admission is $4 at 9:30 a.m. and $20 for early birds to get in at 8:30 a.m. Children are free accompanied by an adult.

For more information, search Vintage/Retro/Collectibles on Facebook, email josiejones@shaw.ca or call David or Josie at 250-744-1807.

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Mary Winspear Centre Executive Director Brad Edgett positions one of 18 sculptures in the new Margot and Bill Winspear Art Collection. have, over recent years, donated art to the Sidney centre. This time, Edgett says he worked with the family to create a larger gallery for the public to enjoy.

“The Winspears were — and are — huge patrons of the arts. I sug-

gested to the family to consider a Margot and Bill Winspear Art Collection.”

They agreed and Edgett built new display cases for the 18 sculptures. He says they represent the collection — work from Canada’s

three coasts, from a variety of artists. The collection was unveiled in a special event on March 26.

Edgett says the collection at the Centre is meant to be seen and to pay tribute to the family for whom the Centre is named.

— News staff

Show combines ageless story with originality

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moving,” says Wismath. “For someone who is religious or non-religious, it doesn’t make a difference.”

“This is a very rarely performed work because of its level of difficulty,” he adds. “It’s a unique opportunity.”

The performance runs Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay; Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra Avenue in Saanichton; and Monday at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria.

Performances are by donation, and doors open 30 minutes before the concerts. For more information, visit voxhumanachoir.ca/LMGP.html.

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But that also means there’s more mediocrity to wade through, says Wismath.

“There’s a lot of new stuff being written, and it becomes harder to find those valuable gems. This is one of those gems. This composer knows what he’s doing, and he’s created his own language.”

“It’s truly original, while at the same time telling a story that’s ageless.”

Despite being based on the passion story, The Little Match Girl Passion doesn’t specifically reference Jesus. Rather, it draws upon the same themes of innocence and suffering and uses them to touch the audience.

“This piece, every time gets me. It’s incredibly

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A TAPESTRY OF Island Arts (show and sale) opens April 7 at the Tulista Gallery in Sidney. Join artists Heather Corbitt, Debbie Hunt, Kit McDonald, Gera Scott-Chandler, Jean Sonmor, Tim Soutar, Nathan Scott, Ruth Steinfatt and Tobias Tomlinson as they share their creative expressions. Opens Tuesday, April 7, 5 to 7 p.m.

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Looking for reading suggestions? Like to share good books you’ve read? Join us for an informal book chat and refreshments.

Tuesday, April 14, 2 to 3 p.m. Free.

Register at 250-6560944.

SIDNEY CONCERT BAND invites you to our Swing into Spring concert, conducted by Rob Bannister. A variety of swing music, vocalists and more.

Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. at the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney. Tickets $15 available from the Mary Winspear Centre box office, 250-656-0275.

Events

THE LADIES DIVISION at Ardmore Golf Course has started its 2015 season. They meet Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. and tee off at 8:30. A great group of ladies with

varying degrees of golf skills.

Kid stuff

GOOD MORNING RHYMETIME at the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

Thursday, April 9 to May 21, 10:15-11 am. Ages 0-5 years.

Free. Drop-in. For information, call 250-656-0944.

LEGO STORIES AT the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Use our LEGO to build your own creation. Each meeting will explore a different theme, and your creation will be displayed at the library. Friday, April 10 and 24, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

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Volkssport Club meets Saturday, April 4 for a 5/10 km. walk. Meet at Central Saanich municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton X Road.

Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m.

Contact is Pat at 250-598-2325.

FALL PREVENTION FOR Men and Women (OSTEOFIT) next session starts April 9 and runs to May 19 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. This class is limited to 10 participants. Call 250 656-5537.

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THE WHITE CANE Club meets at the SHOAL Centre for those with vision impairment on the first Thursday of each month. Next meeting is Thursday, April 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Presentation will be by BC Guide Dog Services.

RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS of Central Saanich meeting Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Health Centre, Mt. Newton X Rd. Main topic: composting with Marianne Unger and Lisa Helps from the Backyard Project.

PENINSULA GARDEN CLUB will meet on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre.

“How to show what you grow” will be presented by Carol Harding and Margaret Linten, certified judges.

They will share tips on preparing floral displays to get the best possible judging scores. Visitors welcome. Non-

member drop-in-fee is $5.

CACSP ANNUAL GENERAL meetings, Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Arts Centre at Tulista Park. All welcome.

THE SIDNEY SHUTTERBUGS Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at the Mary Winspear. We are a friendly group that meets to learn more about photography and to share our enthusiasm. We also meet at the Jazzania Restaurant for coffee every Tuesday at 10 a.m. For further information go to our website: sidney shutterbugs.ca.

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SHARED CLOSET CLOTHING Exchange Monday, April 13, 9 a.m to noon at Saanichton Bible Fellowship Church, 2159 Mt. Newton X Rd. Take home a new wardrobe at no cost.

All ages. If you have clothes to donate bring them along.

All items not taken are donated to the Mustard Seed. For more call 250-6526311.

ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH at 7921 St. Stephen Rd. off Mt. Newton X Rd. is having a car boot sale on May 23 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Rain or shine. Free admission. To reserve a spot, email lgcliff@ gmail.com. There is a fee of $15 for a space. There will be tables for rent for crafters, $20.

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THE HEART AND Stroke Foundation requires your help in bringing the Living with Stroke Program to Sidney and surrounding area.

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VOLUNTEERING IN PALLIATIVE care is a uniquely rewarding experience.

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ATTENTION PET LOVERS. Pet Lovers Rescue is looking for new members to support the group.

They assist all animals in need of care and raise funds to help pay vet bills.

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SHOAL ACTIVITY CENTRE is looking for a volunteer for two hours a week for our Computer Lab DropIn to help seniors with iPad and tablet questions. Contact Anna Hudson 250656-5537 ext. 117 or ahudson@beaconcs. ca.

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NEVILLE F. (NEV) THYNNE MAY 29, 1941 – MARCH 25, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce Nev’s passing in Victoria after a short illness. He was 73.

Nev was born in Victoria, BC and lived in the area all of his life. He married Pat on May 28, 1960 and they made Sidney their home, raising their children there.

He worked as a commercial painter for 40 years, retiring in 1995.

One of his ‘masterpieces’ was repainting the totem in Beacon Hill Park. His love of baseball began with coaching Little League and continued as he watched his kids and grandsons play.

He and Pat shared a love of traveling, spending time in Hawaii, Arizona, and camping with family and friends.

Nev’s pilot’s license also provided many memories for his family. He also loved music, especially classic rock. He was a strong example for his family and friends as he fought, and won, a 15-year battle against cancer. Nev was predeceased by his parents, brother Andy, sister Peggy, and son Chris. He is survived by his loving wife Pat, son Ron (Cindy), daughter Shannon (Paul), grandchildren Emily, Ian, Kevin, Tony, Louis, and Wesley, and sister Kathy in Australia. He was much loved and will be missed by his family and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will take place at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Drive, on Monday, April 6 at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

FOX, LINDA (nee WHYTE) Linda passed away peacefully at home on March 21st, surrounded by family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Lawrence, her daughter Caley (Spencer); her brothers Rick Whyte (Bonnie), Jim Whyte (Marion) and Randy Whyte; and sisters Pat McMahon (Andy) and Judy Morton (Michael); grandchildren Carly and Taylor. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Linda was born July 28, 1948 in Victoria, and grew up on the Saanich Peninsula. Linda’s family would like to express our deepest appreciation to her long time friend Cathie Ward (Ken) for their unwavering support, compassion and loyalty.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation or the SPCA. A Celebration of Life and reception will be held at 2pm on April 2nd at First Memorial Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria.

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Sister Cities Association 2016 calendar open for submissions Photos accepted until noon, April 30 in hard copy

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Photographs must be submitted in hard copy as a 4x6 glossy, borderless photo either in person or mailed to Bob McLure at #9-2235

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The winning shot for July in last year’s Sidney Sister Cities Association’s calendar celebrated the Association itself.

Submission Guidelines Photos must be submitted as a glossy, borderless 4x6.

On the back of the photo, write: • Your name, phone number and email address.

• If the photo is a RAW, TIFF or JPEG file.

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• Your camera’s brand, model number and megapixels. those fresh takes on some of Sidney’s standbys, like the Sidney Street Market, the fish market, and lots of the lively ‘Bench People’ that adorn Beacon Avenue.

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“We’re also encouraging students to submit,” adds McLure. Children take wonderful photographs, he says, noting the spectacular shots in the youth section of the last Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Royal BC Museum.

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As well as serving to spread the beauty of Sidney worldwide, the calendar is a fundraiser for the Association, helping to fund, among other things, student and adult trips between Sidney and its sister cities of Anacortes, Washington; Cairns, Australia; and Niimi, Japan.

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