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Big day for arena B Day-long events at Panorama to await final Hockeyville announcement NORTH SAANICH — It’s party time at Panorama this Saturday, April 4. Hockeyville has hit the Peninsula in a big way, following last Saturday’s announcement that Panorama Recreation Centre’s Arena B was named one of two Kraft Hockeyvilles in Canada. That earned them $100,000 in arena upgrades — and the chance at winning an NHL preseason game. Voting for that lasted until this past Monday night and now the countdown begins again. An all-day celebration starts at 9 a.m. with the Central Saanich Lions pancake breakfast. From 1 to 5 p.m., Panorama hosts a familyfriendly tailgate party with barbecue, road hockey and more. The announcement of the big Hockeyville winner is expected during Hockey Night in Canada’s first game that afternoon. So be sure to cross your fingers, Saanich Peninsula!

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Isabella Scognamiglio, left, Adrienne Ashby and Julia Scheuer take a peek through dozens of grad dresses at the Individual Learning Centre in Saanichton. Brought there by Elizabeth Surerus and the Magic Wand program, the dresses (and tuxes) are available for any student to borrow at no cost, shoes and accessories included.

Waving the magic wand at graduation Magic Wand Project lends formal dresses, tuxedos to grads throughout the region Angela Cowan News staff

Prom and graduation season is just around the corner, and with it comes a slew of expenses for teens and their parents. Dresses, tuxedo rentals, shoes and accessories, the list goes on, and can add up to hundreds of dollars for one night’s worth of festivities.

Those financial pressures can mean some kids forgo their graduation parties, rather than showing up underdressed, but thanks to the Magic Wand Project, no grad needs to miss out. Started up in 2001 by former teacher and counsellor Elizabeth Surerus, the Magic Wand Project lends out dresses and tuxedos, with all their accoutrements. “I was aware of the Cinderella Project in Van-

couver, and I knew we didn’t have anything like that for our grads,” says Surerus. “I started it for our students to have that opportunity.” Initially developed for students with financial difficulties, the only cost to the kids is a minimal charge for dry-cleaning. Please see: Boutique space at Saanichton centre, page 8

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Saanichton teen honoured for saving granddad’s life Travis Paterson News staff

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SIDNEY — The new giant Pacific octopus at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre needs a name and the aquarium of the Salish Sea wants people to help with its moniker. Until April 14, SODC is taking votes on a variety of suggested names, such as Mork, Spock, Gollum, Smaug and others. To vote, pick up a ballot at the aquarium, located on First Street in the Pier Hotel building. For more information on the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, visit oceandiscovery.ca.

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Gavin England of Saanichton was one of 26 recipients of bravery awards at the Lifesaving Society’s 103rd Annual Honour and Rescue Award Ceremony on March 28 in Vancouver. Gavin, 13, is in Grade 8 at Bayside Middle School. Last year his efforts saved his and his grandfather’s life after they were forced to abandon their boat in the Saanich Inlet. “Gavin’s dad and I are proud of him, of course, especially in his ability to improvise, persevere and think clearly under those stressful conditions,” said Gavin’s mom Gillian. “We’ve gone boating since then. Hopefully Gavin will not experience anything as extreme as this again, but at least he has shown that when the chips are down he is able to take care of himself.” Gavin was on the water in Finlayson Arm in June of 2014 with his grandfather Vern, in an 18-foot boat Vern had restored. The two were prawning 300 metres off shore near Goldstream Park when the boat took on more water than its already-stressed bilge pump could handle, and the bilge stopped functioning. “The next thing you know, I looked back and the boat was half full of water,” Vern said. As he watched the water level rise, Vern knew the situation was going to rapidly get worse. “Grandpa, we’ve got to get out of the boat,” Gavin said. Wearing lifejackets, they entered the water and were able to remain afloat. Vern didn’t have the strength to swim and Gavin towed him while assuring him not to panic.

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Saanichton resident Gavin England, centre, receives a Silver Medal for Bravery from MLA for Burnaby North, Richard Lee, left, and Lieut. Gov. Judith Guichon last Saturday in Vancouver. “I kept telling him that we would be fine and we were almost there,” Gavin said. They lost their shoes during the swim but reached shore, though they found themselves in a remote area with no help in sight. After navigating the rocky shoreline, Gavin walked some distance to find a house while Vern warmed up and regained his strength on the beach. They had seen a cabin earlier from the water so Gavin headed in that direction. After nearly two hours, he came upon an empty house and an old truck with keys in it. After several unsuccessful attempts, Gavin was able to start the truck. He had never

driven a stick shift but had ridden a dirt bike, so knew about clutches and shifting gears. He drove the truck up the steep driveway to find help. He made it to the Malahat where he waved down a motorist to get help. “I knew I was all right, but I was more concerned about Grandpa than myself.” Vern eventually made it to the abandoned house as Gavin was coming back down the hill with RCMP officers who had been called by observers. “I think (Gavin’s) a hero, I really do. He had such tenacity to just get up and find help. I’m so proud of that little guy, he’s an incredible boy,” Vern said.

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Adam Olsen says he was very concerned about the fortunes of the Green Party in B.C. as he took on the job of interim leader 18 months ago. The coffers looked a little bare and he says he was still running into people who just would not get past the perception that the Greens were a one-issue party. Today, however, much of that has changed. In a recent interview with the PNR, Olsen talked about his work across the province to raise the profile of the Green Party, lay the groundwork for better fundraising and dispel some of the myths. Olsen accepted the job as interim leader after running in the 2013 provincial election and falling only 300-plus votes shy of matching the winner, the NDP’s Gary Holman. Olsen picked up 32.07 per cent of the vote in Saanich North and the Islands. Holman, in comparison, won with only 33.27 per cent. Runner up Stephen Roberts garnered 32.76 per cent. That showing helped propel Olsen into the provincial-level job. Right away, he says there was work to be done. “There was a focus on revenue and our member numbers,” he says. “We needed to increase the volume and increase the revenue. I was very concerned at how slow things seemed at the very start.” Olsen says he tempered that worry with the fact that Green MLA Andrew Weaver out of Oak Bay was doing good work and representing the party well. Throw in the fact that Elizabeth May, the

Saanich Gulf Islands MP and federal Green Party leader has such a strong work ethic and seems to be at the top of the parliamentarian lists each year. “We still had to earn it,” Olsen says. The provincial Greens set a fundraising goal of $50,000 in December 2014. Olsen says when all was said and done, the party raised $90,000. Olsen said they revised that goal — which was again surpassed in December 2014 to hit more than $112,000. Overall last year, Olsen said the party raised nearly $300,000 — more than the $250,000 they collected in 2013, an election year. As for members, Olsen said a few hundred more have trickled in over 2014, but there hasn’t been a push on for that — the party will wait until after this year’s federal election. Dogged by the assertion that the Greens are only interested in the environment, Olsen says to some extent that’s true, but looking at today’s top issues in B.C., they have their roots within the environment. The Mount

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Green Party interim leader Adam Olsen. Raising the profile of the party. Polley mine incident, he says, had major economic repercussions. The Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal, the same thing, and the current B.C. government’s focus on liquefied natural gas as a future economic driver raises serious questions. “In each of these issues, yes, there are environmental concerns, but each are also economic and social issues to be addressed.” Olsen adds he feels the party is doing well

in its job of presenting voters a full package, and is not just a one trick pony. As the party’s main representative, Olsen says he spent most of last year travelling the province, looking for places where the Greens might be able to run a candidate. To be taken seriously as a party, it’s always been a stipulation that you run as many candidates in as many ridings as possible — that holds true for any party wanting to hold power in the legislature. Yet Olsen says the Greens are not going to put just anyone on the ballot. While the names being put forward in B.C. ridings are “impressive,” Olsen says it’s imperative that they take it seriously. “It won’t be any name. And the candi-

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oting is complete and all that’s left is the waiting. For the second time in two weekends, people will be on the edge of their seats at Panorama Recreation Centre’s Arena B, as the winner of an NHL preseason hockey game will be announced. Panorama is in the running against their counterparts in Chatham, Ontario. If Vancouver Islanders, and westerners in general, did their job right, there’ll be two pro hockey teams on the Saanich Peninsula next season. Win or no, congratulations must go out to the people behind the push to get the west to choose Panorama Panorama is in the nation-wide Hockeyville already a member Kraft contest. There was of the Hockeyville some pretty good competition in there alumni — the Island just seemed to want it more. The effort to win the Hockeyville title started with a nomination by Jason Fletcher. He said he didn’t know how far it would take the local rink, but today there are probably plenty of others looking to him for advice on writing grant applications. It’s an art and he seemed to do it right, attracting the imagination of the larger community — not just hockey parents. The staff of Panorama jumped on board immediately and worked hard to hit social media with a blitz of publicity. Then came the myriad of people who re-Tweeted and re-posted the ‘get out and vote’ message. If only our politicians would learn from all of this, then we might get just as excited over the voting process more often (or at least every three to four years). It’s safe to say that politics might not have the same caché as hockey — but every effort would help voter turnout rates. This Saturday, Panorama hosts a day-long celebration from pancake breakfast to the big Hockeyville NHL game reveal. Most events are free and everyone is welcome as the rec. centre thanks the community for its support. No matter the outcome of the voting on Saturday, Panorama is already a full-fledged member of the Hockeyville alumni and should be proud that their community thinks so highly of them to propel them to a national stage. 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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Focus fishing anger at the real culprits Emily Mercer’s letter in the PNR on March 27 completely missed the mark. The Freshwater Fisheries Society is a dedicated group of likeminded scientists, biologists and fishers from all walks of life who actually care deeply for our freshwater ecosystems and the environment. The fact these funds are now going to the FFS instead of general revenues for the provincial government is a win-win for everyone in this province. Only fish that are native to B.C. are reared and stocked into our rivers and streams. Many were historically and naturally completely devoid of fish, but had an incredible amount of aquatic insects and invertebrates living in pristine water. Perfect habitat for trout. Trout are the proverbial canaries in the coal mine. Without cold, clean water they couldn’t survive. The vast majority of rainbow trout stocked in B.C. lakes are triploided fish that are sterile and cannot reproduce. In the case of streams, primarily only fish that are native to that stream are stocked to enhance numbers of fish that have suffered from habitat loss and destruction. Recreational fishing in B.C. puts untold millions of dollars into our local economies annually. My freshwater fishing licence means I’m a stakeholder of clean, clear water with healthy fish populations and buys me the right to fish where allowed in a legal fashion. Ms. Mercer’s ire towards the FFS is completely unjustified. Perhaps she should focus her anger at the real culprits who disregard our

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freshwater ecosystems; forestry and mining companies who destroy entire watersheds, industrial polluters, corporations making millions selling our water to us in plastic bottles at little or no cost to them, and the governments that continue to allow them to do so. Glenn Ancelet Brentwood Bay

Fat has long been trimmed Re: Look Outside the Classroom, editorial, March 25. Counting widgets — apparently

that’s how school district staff engage themselves according to the editorial exhorting school districts to “cut the fat.” It is rare to see a press editorial so bereft of perspective, balance and information. While editorials are often meant to be provocative, surely they have some obligation to support their opinions with something resembling facts. Could the writer not provide one single actual example of what might be regarded as school district waste? Have they forgotten the years of under budgeting and cost offloading of the provincial government onto school districts, with, for example, unfunded salary agreements? Have they overlooked the $100 million!! dollars wasted on the BC Enterprise Student Information System (BCESIS) which has cost school districts untold hours of staff time. Have they forgotten the out-of-hand rejection of the Saanich School District’s locally developed and much less costly proposed replacement for that system? Let’s forget this nonsensical dichotomy of “not taking money from the classrooms.” School Districts need administrators and nonteaching staff as well as teachers. Our schools and school districts have suffered neglect and indifference from the province over the past decade. Any so-called fat has long since been trimmed. Let’s actually invest in our public education system and develop the educated population we need for the future. Ken Marsh Sidney

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income — the lowest level recorded very month we read and hear since 1990. Indeed, delinquency rates more concerns expressed about seem to bear this out. On both mortour ever-increasing level of housegage and credit card debt, we are near hold debt relative to disposable income. all-time delinquency lows of less than Judging by all the hand-wringing on this 0.3%. issue, one would think that Canadians It is also noteworthy that today’s averare addicted to spending, and to increasage Canadian family has a net worth ing their debt. Have we really run amok? that is about 4.5 times the amount of Should we be seriously concerned? their total debt — a healthy cushion. Obviously, any time that debt levels The real problem of course, is that increase we should not be complacent. Peter Dolezal these comforting statistics deal only When we are younger, in our 20s to 50s, debt is a necessary evil — ideally to be Financial Savvy with averages, thus disguising the fact that about a quarter of Canadians carry wrestled down as quickly as possible. By zero debt, while another quarter have the time we are ready to retire however, debt should be considered the worst enemy of a debts of less than $50,000. This means that other comfortable retirement. Achieving zero debt as families carry huge debts, far above the average soon as possible should be a major priority of all numbers released each month. It is this segment of our population which must carefully weigh the Canadians. So yes, we should not be complacent about debt risks of adding to their debt. Fortunately, more than 70% of household debt levels. On the other hand, before we conclude that a dangerous debt bubble is brewing, we must look is in mortgages. If today’s new homeowner purchases a home with an available 2.79% 5-year fixed at all the facts impacting the debt of Canadians. The most recent numbers from Statistics Canada interest rate, he enjoys a number of buffer years in show that for every dollar of disposable house- which family earnings can grow to deal with rate hold income, the average family carries $1.63 of increases on a future mortgage renewal. Despite all the negative publicity, debt — for a debt-to-disposableCanada is not facing a debt crisis income ratio of 163.3%. “Despite all the — at today’s interest rates. Compared to the 1990 ratio of Should the rates suddenly spike 85.3%, this is almost double that of negative publicity, however, the picture could quickly 25 years ago. Today however, and Canada is not facing a change. For that reason, the Bank for many recent years, interest rates of Canada and others will continue have been at less than half those debt crisis.” to express concern about debt which existed in 1990. – Peter Dolezal levels. Theirs is an early-warning Today, with more than twice the signal to the minority of families debt-service capacity, compared to 25 years ago, simple mathematics shows that who may be stretched to their debt-service limit. despite the doubling of our debt burden, we are To that group of families, the cautions are most able on average, to cope with today’s debt as eas- appropriate. ily as in 1990. Currently the average family interPlease see: est burden amounts to about 6.8% of disposable Enter into any debt with eyes wide open, page 9

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As the project gained exposure over the years though, students started jumping on board for different reasons, and now Surerus has opened it up to all students, regardless of their financial situation. “Anybody can come,” she says. “Anybody who wants to save money and use it for something else, maybe their education or a donation to a cause.” The project’s motto is ‘Why buy when you can borrow?’ Surerus emphasizes too that it’s not just for the girls. She has a wide selection of tuxedos and suits for the guys, including pinstripes, tails, and even a few dapper white jackets. New this year, the project has a bit more room to spread out. Answering Surerus’ call for more space, the Individual Learning Centre in Saanichton

stepped up and offered a large, unused room as a ‘boutique’ space at no cost to the project. “It’s another opportunity to offer something to the community,” says Shirley Elm, principal of the learning centre. “And it’s really about providing opportunities to students so they can make the choices they like.” A prime example of the increasing popularity of the project, Elm’s own daughter and her friends have jumped on board because of its eco-friendly aspects, something more students are becoming aware of. “They’re saying, ‘If you want to be green, do it,’” says Elm. “Everybody has a different reason for borrowing.” As well as breathing room, housing the Magic Wand Project at the Individual Learning Centre has another perk: a fully functioning hair salon just across the

hall. Studio 63 offers free haircuts, styles and up-dos as part of a 12-month hairdressing program. Grad students can get their hair done for prom or graduation on the day, says Elm, and some of the hairdressers even do a little bit of makeup too. The studio opens April 13. Surerus says she doesn’t need any more donations of formal wear — there are already dozens of dresses and suits on the racks and more at her home — but the project could use the volunteer services of someone to do alterations. For more information, visit t h e m a g i c w a n d p ro j e c t . c a , search Magic Wand Project Victoria on Facebook, or to book an appointment, call Elizabeth Surerus at 250-658-0246, or email esurerus@telus.net. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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For Tony Yu and Kimberly He, opening a restaurant in Sidney was something of a homecoming. The pair are the owners of the Maple Palace restaurant, which recently opened at the west end of Beacon Avenue in the former home of the Catalina Grill. Residents of Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula might be familiar with the Maple Palace — Yu’s parents opened the original restaurant in 1993 on Fifth Street in downtown Sidney, where Monk Office is located today. “It was a very popular restaurant,” Yu recalled. “The entire building was built by my family and the interior was full of maple furnishings. It was a very special place.” In 2007, he continued, his parents decided to retire. The restaurant closed and the furnishings were spread to the wind. Now that the restaurant has made a comeback, Yu said he’s searching high and low for some of the original interior decorations, chairs and tables. Yu said he moved

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They have redecorated the space, with He painting various scenes from some of China’s most popular tourist attractions. When you walk in, the Great Wall looms large, with depictions of the scenery and culture of China. He’s background as an artist is also evident on the exterior of the building.

“We want people to have the feeling that they are walking into China. These murals, they are some of our favourites too.” Maple Palace has been open for only two weeks as they put the finshing touches on the restaurant. An offical grand opening event is in the works. Yu said they hope to offer customers a

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Realistically, neither the Bank of Canada, nor the U.S. Federal Reserve, can ignore the fact that substantial or frequent increases in interest rates would present a major risk to their respective economies. Should such occur, home prices would plummet, debt-service delinquencies would spike, and unemployment would rise sharply. In any Central Bank’s deliberations, this concern is bound to have a major influence on the pace and magnitude of future rate increases. Yes, interest rates can only go up. But they are very likely to be modest in scope and slow in their pace, allowing families to gradually accommodate the impact. Entering into any new debt should be done with

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Vancouver auto show becoming world class As the 2015 Vancouver Internaleft-hand drive Land Rover Detional Auto Show fades into our fenders in Europe and then ship rearview mirror, it’s a good time them to England to be rebuilt, to reflect on what a fantastic before they are imported to show it was. Canada. The buyer gets a brand Yours truly travels all over the new Land Rover that is unavailworld to such exotic locations able here, starting at $75,000. as Paris, Geneva, Beijing, New The top floor also provided York and Frankfurt, for much much more walking room for With the bigger auto shows. But to me, it the large crowds to mingle and is obvious that the setting for the expansion this year’s check out the collection of exVancouver show is, hands down, show underwent, the otic cars or the vintage Corvette the best around. The Vancouver collection. Vancouver show is Trade and Convention Centre is a It’s the lower floor where the moving into the big stunning building; from the huge big manufacturers spend a lot leagues. windows, to the exposed wood of money on elaborate stages to and living roof, it is a world-class Zack Spencer promote the latest and greatest venue. from high-horsepower supercars And with the expansion this to fuel sipping environment year’s show underwent, the Vancouver show vehicles or practical family crossovers. is moving into the big leagues. By keeping the The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is one of this lower exhibit hall exclusively for the big auto year’s most anticipated cars, with 650hp and manufacturers to showcase the latest, shiny a track-ready setup that would make any cars, and adding the upper main ballroom and driver look good. Dodge, not willing to take concourse locations helped the show breathe second seat, actually adds a back seat to its and provided flow. powerhouse Hellcat Charger or Challenger. As much as the hot new cars get the attenThese two new models come with 707hp and tion, often the local vendors can create a the factory has had to suspend orders so the stir. Like the gang at Fine Vehicles, who buy production can catch up with demand.

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Kelowna resident Rick Kelly thinks Tesla has missed the boat with its Model S design, so he’s created his own sporty coupe version of the electric car. Well, actually, the car-loving artist has created a digital version of what he calls a Model S 2+2-coupe concept. Kelly explained: “The only ‘sporty’ electric vehicle on the market right now is the BMW i8 – I’ve seen one here in Kelowna and it is spectacular, albeit out of most people’s price range ($145,000). Tesla has the performance in its electric Model S to be entertaining as a driver’s car. The Model S is one of the nicestlooking cars on the road, but it has FOUR doors – that precludes it from being ‘sporty’ in my book.” You can check out Kelly’s other creations at his website: http://automotiveart.shawwebspace.ca, his blog at http://digital-automotive-art.blogspot.ca and he even has a fun iBook called Digital Automotive Art on iTunes. Check it out. What do you think about Kelly’s digital re-creation of the $114,700 Tesla?

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British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains are renowned for their steep north faces and massive old-growth cedars. While its rugged terrain is largely inaccessible by road, logging activities have given rise to a network of steep, roughly cut access roads, which the spring thaw recently converted to deep quagmires of confidence-sucking mud, rock, and debris. What fool would attempt to drive a large commercial-style van up these routes of impending doom? Me for one. Mercedes-Benz invited me to explore the capabilities of their Sprinter vans available with four-wheeldrive, or in Mercedes-Benz parlance: 4ETS. In the world of commercial highroof vans, the Sprinter is the only one

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Musical storytelling with Dakota Dave Accomplished guitarist next up at Deep Cove Folk club night April 10 Angela Cowan News staff

uitar in hand, Dakota Dave Hull gets toes tapping from the first twang of the guitar strings, his unique blend of jazz, ragtime, folk and blues captivating music lovers of all ages. One moment, the notes paint musical portraits of the banks of a lazy

southern river in the August heat, the next, of an Argentinian smoke-filled bar where danger lurks in its dark corners. Called “one of the best guitarists in the world” by folk legend Van Ronk, Hull is the latest featured musician at the Deep Cove Folk Society’s club nights. Hull is a sheer treat to listen to, handling his guitars with an ease borne from decades of performing and

engaging the crowd with finesse. The evening is a little outside the regular club night fare, in that Hull himself doesn’t sing. Instead, he regales his audiences with tales both tall and short, and pours all his passion into the music. “When you can draw in people to your art, to whatever it is that you do, that’s a wonderful thing,” he says. “That feels good for everybody.” With a song list roughed out, Hull has an idea of the general tempo of the evening, with a mix of old favourites and newer material on the bill, but that’s always open to change. “When you play music, or write music, you sort of try to get into a zone, and bring people into that zone with you,” he says. Hull’s stories too, have evolved over time, influenced by his audiences and his own experiences. They sometimes even grow into new iterations on stage, but the themes remain the same. The origins of a

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Dakota Dave Hull will treat audiences to acoustic guitar and storytelling next Friday, April 10.

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Audrey Hepburn fans unite! My Fair Lady is playing at the Vic Theatre April 18 at a special Sing Cinema screening, with lyrics and moviethemed props bag to boot. Warm up your vocal cords and break out your best hat (or straw boater, if you prefer), for a chance to win the costume contest before the movie. Tickets are $20, available at thevic.ca/item/myfair-lady. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at 106 Nootka Court, 808 Douglas St. in downtown Victoria.

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If you’ve ever stared at an artistic marvel, be it a painting, sculpture or carving, and wondered where inspiration comes from, now’s your chance to find out. Nine artists will be on hand at the Tulista Art Centre this Tuesday (April 7) at A Tapestry of Island Arts. The evening runs 5 to 7 p.m. at the centre, 9565 Fifth Street in Sidney.

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Light orchestra goes Around the World in 80 Days Renowned pianist Frederick Hodges joins the ranks as soloist for show chock full of post-war music “It’s the kind of program that’s very romantic. It’s really from another era.”

Angela Cowan News staff

Hearkening back to a time of romantic musical scores and piano concertos, Palm Court Light Orchestra offers audiences a glimpse into the past with their latest show, Around the World in 80 Days. Featuring San Francisco pianist Frederick Hodges and ten additional orchestra members, the show treats audiences to original music from the 1940s movies Dangerous Moonlight and The Glass Mountain, along with selections from composers including Leroy Andersen, Eric Coates, Canada’s Robert Farnon, Aram Katcharurian and Victor Young, who wrote the theme for the 1956 film Around the World in 80 Days. “It’s a concert of post World War Two light music,” says conductor Charles Job. “Music from this period, from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, was the pinnacle of light orchestra music.” Hodges, who also holds a doctorate in history, is a worldrenowned pianist acclaimed for his deft handling of virtually all composers from the European masters to Gershwin and Porter. He is returning to the orchestra as the soloist in the powerful The Warsaw Concerto from Dangerous Moonlight, as well as Henri Litollf’s famous and formidable Scherzo, and Charles Williams’ evocative Jealous Lover. The pieces are most like mini piano concertos, says Job, as they’re only five or six minutes long, but their brevity has no effect on their impact. The style paved the way for composers like John Williams and the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Andrew Lloyd Webber,

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San Francisco pianist Frederick Hodges will perform several solos in the Palm Court Light Orchestra’s upcoming show, Around the World in 80 Days. Photo contributed

captivating audiences and conjuring emotions with the delicate swell of strings, or the pounding of the ivories. “It came out of those kinds of movies. All these kinds of heart throbbers and tear jerkers,” says Job. “It’s the kind of program that’s very romantic.”

Though there are some moments of melancholy, as there are in any good story, Job says “it’s bright and happy music.” “It’s really from another era.” The show begins at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 10 at the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary

Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. Tickets are $28 to $33, available at the box office, marywinspear.ca, or by calling 250-656-0275. For more information, visit palmcourtorchestra.com. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show features lifelike wood carvings, painters, sculptors and more Angela Cowan News staff

Celebrating humankind’s eternal fascination with the natural world, the Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show brings talented artists and their renditions of elks, eagles and egrets to the heart of Sidney next weekend (April 11 to 12). This is the 25th year

for the woodcarving show, though it only moved to Victoria in 2010. It has since become one of the four major wildlife shows in Canada, says show chair Dennis Drechsler. “We have over a dozen of B.C.’s better wildlife and nature artists, painters, photographers and sculptors,” he says. The featured artists

are not only talented, but many offer a unique perspective as well. Take, for example, Bobbie Momsen’s feather paintings. Using a single or paired feather from wild turkeys, parrots, or ravens as a canvas, she creates compact and striking images from the avian world. Intricate brushstrokes, following the

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VOLUNTEER To learn more about volunteering for the Scotiabank MS Walk, call Lily at 250-388-6496 ext. 7324 or email: lily.fawn@mssociety.ca

Hodgins explains. Donations to the MS Walk provide those Participants in this year’s Scotiabank MS Walk will enjoy a new route at a new location, living with MS access to education seminars, information and emotional support, member but their goals remain unchanged. After many years at Willows Beach, walkers and partner/caregiver support groups and the will this year gather at Marigold Elementary equipment provision program. They enjoy School before heading out along the Galloping drop-in gym and exercise programs, physiotherapy, advocacy, social and recreational Goose Trail toward Thetis Lake. “We are excited about the new location and events, a resource library and much more. In addition, donations also support MS how central it is for Greater Victoria. We hope this move makes the event more accessible to research being conducted right here in British people from Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood Columbia, Hodgins adds, noting that progBay, View Royal, Colwood and Langford and ress toward ending a disease typically emerges encourages them to join us on May 3 with from thousands of small breakthroughs from their friends and family,” says Ashley Hodgins, hundreds of researchers. Tens of thousands Manager of Development, MS Society Van- of fundraisers each contribute to those small breakthroughs, which lead to bigger and betcouver Island Region. In addition, the new location offers more ter ones. One of the key aspects of the walk is its parking, a mix of concrete and grass surfaces to make participation easier for those in a sense of community. When MS strikes, there’s wheelchair and a beautiful tree-lined route often no warning and for people experiencing Pippa Black and with fewer road crossings and less vehicle traf- symptoms for the first time, the cause is someher Rise Above times misdiagnosed. For people living with fic. While much is new for this year’s walk, MS, symptoms can worsen and new sympBarriers team its goals, atmosphere and motivation remain toms can appear out of nowhere. The course unchanged. As always, the route is fully acces- of the disease affects everyone differently and sible to people using wheelchairs, scooters and can change without warning, which makes it walkers. Participants will also enjoy delicious difficult to live with. “So, to combat a disease that is so unprefood from Country Grocer and Island Farms, not to mention on-site musical entertainment dictable, we organize, prepare for and plan an event – the Scotiabank MS Walk – to come that will set the tone for the day. “With everybody coming out the whole together on a particular day at a particular time thing is quite lovely. With so many people to celebrate what we can accomplish together,” it’s a nice place to be and a happy event,” says Hodgins says. “And when we see you and your Pippa Blake, entering her 13th MS Walk as family and friends, we want to announce to everyone that we’ve met our fundraising goal, Rise Above Barriers team captain. Crediting “wonderful friends and fam- because we will only find a cure for MS if everyily who have been in it from the start,” her one helps.” team has raised more than $30,000 over the years, estimates Blake, who champions both the MS Society staff and the Asking for and receiving a donation is both powerful and inspiraservices they provide. “It tional, and almost all of the MS Walk fundraisers get their donations really is the most unique in more than one way, Hodgins says, pointing out that challenging place because we just have yourself is a great way to build confidence and build on your initial everything under one roof.” fundraising success. The MS Society of “So, don’t just post on Facebook, put up a fundraising poster at Canada strives each year work and start a fundraising conversation with colleagues. Host a to support both aspects of bottle drive, clean out your garage for a garage sale or put items up its mission: providing serfor sale on UsedVictoria.com under the #UsedHelps option. Email all of your contacts, pledge yourself and ask people to match your vices to enhance quality of commitment to ending MS,” Hodgins says. life for those living with MS “Thank you to everyone in the Greater Victoria area for your and conducting research into pants ongoing support. Together we will end MS.” the cause and cure of MS, MS Walk partici

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Parkland’s girls soccer team rebuilding Girls soccer team building for the future, says coach Steven Heywood News staff

Parkland’s senior girls soccer team is building for the future, says coach Kirsten Dibblee. Her squad this season is young — only four Grade 11s and 12s are on the roster, including Erin Pomphrey who has been with Dibblee for the full four years. “Even so, I think these girls are very skilled and have played soccer and have played together for a while,” Dibblee said. “It will be a building year, looking to the next two or three years.” Dibblee said her team is essentially a junior group playing up a level this season — but she adds they should be able to handle playing there. They started practicing early, said the coach, to get up to speed and form a good sense of teamwork. Last year’s team, she said, consisted of mostly international students. This season, more local girls tried out and the interest was so strong that Dibblee said she had to make cuts for the

first time in years. The team still has the international connection, fielding two players from Germany and one from Columbia. Parkland was scheduled to open their season March 31 at Blue Heron Park in North Saanich, however their opponents from Esquimalt could not field a team. It’s a bit of a blow for the league. Dibblee said Parkland plays at the AA level in the south Island and has only five league games. Parkland adds a couple tournaments into the mix — the University of Victoria tourney in mid-April and up-Island at Carihi (Campbell River) at the end of the month. Dibblee said she hopes the team will do well enough to reach the Island championships this season. Whether they get there or not, she said the goal is to have fun, “so I can keep them around for four years.” Parkland plays Tuesdays and Thursdays. Their home games are at Blue Heron Park and the ball drops at 3:45 p.m.

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A planned annual general meeting and activity day for the Friends of North Saanich Mountain Bike Park Society has been cancelled. Scheduled to take place Saturday, April 4 at Panorama Recreation Centre, the society’s AGM was bumped in faovur of the day’s Kraft Hockeyville celebration. The rec. centre is hosting events as they await word on getting an NHL preseason game. Members of the bike park society now have to re-schedule their AGM. Watch the PNR for updates.

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Home tour celebrates 25 years of workmanship Be inspired by upgrades and modern construction Don Descoteau News staff

Getting a sense of what’s hot and what ideas might work in your own home have long been drawing cards for the Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour. Celebrating its 25th year of showcasing the work of some of the South Island’s best practitioners in restoration, renovation and new home construction, the tour has provided many visitors with ideas and connected them with professionals in the industry. This year’s tour, set for April 10 and 11, offers some serious makeovers, from a 400-square-foot micro-loft suite in Fairfield to a 1973 Saanich home that has been transformed into an ultramodern living space. While four of the 10 homes on tour are

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This farmhouse in Saanichton, a custom build by G.T. Mann Contracting, offers contemporary features with a rustic feel. It’s part of this year’s Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour. essentially brand new contemporary designs, a common theme in the remaking of the other homes has been renovating the kitchen and moving out from there, says Young Life tour spokesperson Bill Okell. “It boggles my mind the whole emphasis put on the kitchen reno; that’s what stands out really,” he says. “I think almost all

the (pre-existing) homes are complete renovations, but it’s amazing what gets initiated in the kitchen.” While updating each of those homes’ dining and food preparation areas was central to the renovations, the structures themselves are a mix of styles, from a typical 1960s family home in Gordon Head to a spacious, restored Central Saanich farmhouse that will

leave one daydreaming of the Deep South. As always, the tour organizers encourage homeowners, designers and suppliers to stick around during the tour to speak with visitors about their work, ideas and sources of inspiration. Those conversations invariably wind up happening in the kitchen, Okell says. The tour provides an

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opportunity to witness firsthand the workmanship offered by some of Victoria’s most reputable designers and builders, including Jason Good Kitchens, Max Huxley and Emma Dane Design, to name just a few. The 1,000plus expected visitors should have a great time viewing some stunning homes. While the tour always attracts Greater Victoria architecture and design fans, the two-day event is the primary fundraiser for Young Life, a Christian organization that provides teens with a summer camp opportunity at RockRidge Canyon near Princeton, B.C., and runs various other local programs for youth at schools and in the community. Passport style booklets for the self-guided tour sell for $25 and are available at hardware stores around the region, as well as the Young Life office; call 778-977-3551. For passport sales locations and more information on the tour visit younglife.ca/ victoriahometour.

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Rebneris skates to gold in Kelowna NORTH SAANICH — Local figure skater Megan Rebneris celebrated a win last month, grabbing the gold medal in the Star 4, Group 2 (U13) category at the 2015 Super Series STARSkate Final in March. The provincial competition took place March 6 to 8 at the Capital News Centre in Kelowna. Rebneris, who skates out of Peninsula Figure Skating Club (PFSC), also took home a bronze in the Introductory Interpretive category. “Our skaters work so hard throughout the year and it is so great to see them succeed like Megan did at the STARSkate Final,” said PFSC president, Tina Henderson, adding many skaters like Megan volunteer their time teaching and mentoring skaters. Rebneris, who is coached by Lorraine Hyne and Patrick O’Brien (freeskate and dance) and Victoria Henderson (interpretive), was accompanied at the STARSkate final by Rebecca Hayman who was coaching her

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Peninsula Figure Skating Club skater Megan Rebneris (centre) recently won a gold medal in Kelowna. during the competition. Hayman is a past member of Peninsula Figure Skating Club and a past student of Hyne’s. Victoria Henderson is also a past student of Hyne’s, proof that those who get bitten by the skating bug are

often involved for life, said Tina. “It’s really neat to see that many of the skaters Lorraine coached have now become coaches themselves and are still involved in the skating community,” she said. Rebneris will attend

a seminar in Kelowna this weekend. She will compete at the 2015 Super Series Vancouver Island in Parksville April 10 to 12. For more, see pfsc. homestead.com or skatinginbc.com. — Submitted by PFSC

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