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Director of Vikes athletics and recreation Clint Hamilton, left, and CanAssist executive director Robin Syme show off the lobby of the newly completed Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Abilities (CARSA), which opens today.

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The next era in athletics begins at the University of Victoria today as the doors open to the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Spe-

cial Abilities. At 190,000 square feet, and with a $77-million price tag, CARSA is a big leap forward for the university and athletic community. “I’m feeling a lot of excitement, we’re so pleased to

be opening the doors to the community with a open house activities,” said Clint Hamilton, UVic’s director of athletics and recreation who was a driving force to make the project happen. Tours of the facilities run

every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free access to the fitness weight centre and field house. PLEASE SEE: Ian Stuart facilities, Page A10

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Two people found dead inside a burning Cordova Bay home on April 21 are being identified as Peter Khurana, 58, and Julie Cox, 56. Saanich Police Department released the information on Wednesday after media reports identified the couple and Cox’s family spoke openly about the deaths and a history of domestic abuse. The couple were both found dead inside the home after a neighbour reported seeing smoke coming from the home at 4904 Cordova Bay Rd. “It is apparent the incident took place within the home that resulted in the death of one of the deceased,” said Saanich Police Sgt. Steve Eassie. “The other deceased appears to have taken their own life at some time following the incident.” Eassie said the fire and other damage made identification of the bodies difficult and time-consuming. He said police had conducted a comprehensive examination and search of the scene and the home was released to a family member of one of the deceased last week. Eassie confirmed there was no apparent risk to the public and said police won’t be sharing further information about the specific causes of death. “We will not be sharing information about the mechanism of the deaths,” Eassie said. “The evidence located at the crime scene supports the events were confined to the inside of the residence.” Anyone who may have information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the Saanich Police Department at 250-475-4321, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). editor@saanichnews.com

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Curious carver This weekend (May 2 and 3), Maarten Schaddelee, pictured, and Nadina Schaddelee will open their Maarnada studio and sculpture garden for the 22nd annual Spring Art Show between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visitors to the 4635 Vantreight Dr. studio can view new artwork as well as the newly completed Nature’s Cathedral meditation garden. The 2015 spring show has a particular emphasis on the birds and animals that share Maarnada with the Schaddelees. See maarnada.ca for more information.

Camosun College’s Interurban campus will expand its trades training enrolment by 370 fulltime spaces next fall as 14 B.C. post-secondary institutions bump up critical-trades training, thanks to $6.1 million in new provincial funding. The announcement was made Monday near the construction site of Camosun’s Trades Education and Innovation Complex. The new spaces should reduce wait lists by an average of 44 per cent for students entering highdemand trades, said Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson. “This important funding is the welcome operational complement to the Province’s earlier investment in Camosun’s new Trades Education and Innovation Complex set to open this fall,” said Camosun’s interim president Peter Lockie. “It allows us to address critical wait-lists and deliver training to more students in our trades foundation programs, particularly in the areas of electrical, carpentry and welding.” Many of the trades-training seats are designated in support of the skilled-labour requirements for the construction of the Site ‘C’ dam. The

Time is running out to vote in this year’s Best of the City. Best The deadline is midnight tonight City (May 1). To make your vote count, please go online to saanichnews.com and look for the survey link at the top of our home page. And vote away on everything from the best restaurants in town to recreation opportunties and everything in between. You must vote in a minimum of 30 categories for your vote to count. The results of the reader survey will be compiled by our staff and published in a special magazine publication on Friday, June 26. A special gala is also planned for the more than 120 winners. Be sure to check out the ballot for entry rules. BEST PLACE TO TAKE A TOURIST BEST PLACE FOR AFTERNOON TEA BEST PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG BEST PLACE TO MEET A MATE BEST FREE FUN BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP BEST MUSEUM BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BEST PLACE TO SPOT A CELEBRITY LOCAL CELEBRITY YOU’D LIKE TO INVITE TO DINNER BEST PLACE TO SPOT A GHOST BEST URBAN HIKING TRAIL BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY BEST LOCAL TV Voted PERSONALITY BEST SHOP FOR VITAMINS & NUTRITION BEST BOOKSTORE BEST USED BOOKSTORE BEST FLOWER SHOP BEST GARDEN SHOP BEST THRIFTY SHOP BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP BEST NEW CAR of DEALERSHIP BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP BEST FOR MOTORCYCLES/SCOOTER BEST FOR BOAT/ the MARINE BEST FOR RV BEST FOR EYEWEAR BEST BICYCLE SHOP BEST FOR YOUR PETS BEST FOR VICTORIA NEWS APPLIANCES BEST FOR HARDWARE (INDEPENDENT) BEST FOR HARDWARE (CHAIN) BEST KITCHEN SHOP BEST SHOE STORE (INDEPENDENT) BEST FASHION BOUTIQUE BEST FARMERS MARKET BEST FOR WINDOW COVERINGS BEST FOR FLOORING BEST FOR LIGHTING BEST FURNITURE STORE (INDEPENDENT) BEST FURNITURE STORE (CHAIN) BEST MATTRESS STORE BEST PAINT STORE BEST FOR POOL/SPA BEST FOR BARBECUES BEST FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BEST FOR JEWELLERY BEST NEW RESTAURANT BEST OLD SCHOOL DINER BEST FOR A FIRST DATE BEST FOR SEAFOOD BEST FOR STEAK BEST CHINESE BEST GREEK BEST ITALIAN BEST JAPANESE BEST MEXICAN BEST VIETNAMESE BEST INDIAN BEST THAI BEST FOR BREAKFAST BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN BEST “ALL YOU CAN EAT” BEST BUSINESS LUNCH BEST FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH BEST COFFEE/LATTE/CAPPUCCINO (INDEPENDENT) BEST ICE CREAM BEST WINGS BEST FISH & CHIPS BEST BURGER BEST PIZZA BEST PATIO BAR BEST SPORTS BAR BEST FOR A MARTINI BEST PUB BEST FOR SCOTCH BEST GROCERY STORE BEST BULK FOOD STORE BEST FOR MEAT BEST FOR SEAFOOD BEST FOR PRODUCE BEST ORGANIC GROCER BEST BAKERY BEST SPECIALTY DELI BEST LOCAL BREWERY/WINERY BEST WINE STORE BEST FOR MAKING YOUR OWN WINE BEST U BREW BEST HOTEL BEST BARBERSHOP BEST SPA BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE BEST HAIR SALON BEST SHOE REPAIR BEST PHARMACY BEST FOR PHOTO FINISHING BEST PLACE FOR PICTURE FRAMING BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER BEST CONDO DEVELOPMENT BEST RETIREMENT RESIDENCE BEST TATTOO/PIERCING PARLOUR BEST TIRE STORE BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE (CHAIN) BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE (INDEPENDENT) BEST PLACE TO IMPROVE YOUR SMILE BEST PUBLIC WASHROOM BEST PET CLINIC BEST WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE BEST BANK/FINANCIAL AS VOTED BYINSURANCE OUR READERS INSTITUTION BEST FOR BEST STORAGE BEST MOVING FAVOURITE LOCAL SPORTS TEAM BEST YOGA STUDIO BEST REC CENTRE BEST GYM/FITNESS STUDIO BEST 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE BEST GOLF

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breakdown includes 783 foundation seats and 646 apprenticeship seats in critical trades such as electricians, plumbers, heavy duty mechanics, pipe fitters and power engineers. Last year, the government committed nearly $7 million towards creating 1,488 critical trades seats and another $4.4 million to trades equipment. Camosun is one of three campuses building a new trades centre along with the Okanagan College in Kelowna and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt. Camosun’s Trades Education and Innovation Complex is set to finish construction this fall and will eventually accommodate 370 new full-time seats in trades training programs. The expansion costs $30 million, $29.2-million of which is from the province. Students receive credit for the first level of apprenticeship training in a specific field by the Industry Training Authority upon successful completion of the Camosun program. The province anticipates one million job openings by 2022, and the government says nearly four-fifths of those jobs will require a form of post-secondary education. About half of jobs are expected to be in skilled trades and technical occupations.

What do you think the priorities of the Greater Victoria School District should be for the next five years? That is the question the school board has posed to students, teachers and parents to help them draft its first-ever strategic plan to establish priorities for students and its multi-million dollar budget over the next five years. “We really felt that our district needed to have a strategic plan moving forward. We have a budget of over $200 million. We’re the sixth largest organization employer in Greater Victoria and yet we didn’t have a plan as to how to move forward,” said Edith LoringKuhanga, board chair. “We were concerned about the changing climate of public education.” The strategic plan will help bring the board together for a “common purpose.” “We’ve had some challenges coming together as a board, so we hope that will help with the process, but also help us establish priorities for the school district over the next few years,” said

Loring-Kuhanga. Over the next few weeks, the board will be seeking public input through an online survey to see what they should focus on. It has hired a planning consultant to conduct personal interviews as well. Outgoing superintendent Sherri Bell was tasked with looking at examples and researching other school districts’ strategic plans from across the country. “Some of the ones that I looked at were quite large and you actually have to see that there’s going to be action taken. You don’t want 15 goals with 100 actions,” said Bell. “You want something succinct so the public can look at it and see what the actions are that are going to be taken and how they relate to the goals.” Loring-Kuhanga wouldn’t speculate on what the priorities could look like, but expects to have a draft completed by October. “That’s why the question is so openended so that everybody could have an opportunity to look at it,” she said. The survey will be online from May 1-18 and can be found at sd61.bc.ca.

“We’re the sixth largest organization employer in Greater Victoria and yet we didn’t have a plan as to how to move forward.”

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Prepare for disaster You would think the devastating earthquake in Nepal last week, and to a lesser degree, a quake off our shores in Haida Gwaii, would be stark reminders of the need to be prepared for natural disasters. Unfortunately, these calamitous events are noted and then for most of us quietly put in the recesses of our mind to soon be forgotten. Scientists and emergency Don’t be caught management off-guard: take the professionals remind us that time to make an we must be ready emergency kit. for an imminent future disaster. We live in one of Canada’s most seismically active regions. Yet, sadly few of us are ill-prepared for the aftermath of an earthquake of any other disaster that might strike the Greater Victoria Region. Each year, thousands of people face emergency situations that could change their lives forever. Don’t be caught off-guard. Know the hazards in your area and take the time to assemble your family emergency kit. During an emergency, you and your family could be on your own for an extended period of time. Emergency services may not be readily available, as increasing demands are placed on responders. It may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in most critical need. As well, access to phones, gas, water, sewer and electrical services may be cut off. These providers recommend everyone has enough water, food and amenities to survive for up seven days without assistance. Luckily, plenty of help is available to begin preparing. Next week is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. This will provide plenty of opportunities find out more about creating a plan and preparing you and your family in the event a disaster strikes. Having a family emergency plan will save time and make real situations less stressful. Be prepared. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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A good run for community group Re: Residents’ group debates folding as volunteers wane, News (April 15) The Camosun Community Association was born following the blizzard of ‘96. Residents had concerns about community spirit and long term vision. Over the years the Association has promoted and supported Block Watch, Bowker Creek restoration, Royal Jubilee Hospital Redevelopment, Shelbourne Local Area Plan and resident’s traffic concerns. Block Watch is a worthwhile independent program. The Friends of Bowker Creek helped with a Master Plan that has been adopted by Saanich, Victoria, and Oak Bay. The Royal Jubilee is still redeveloping and working slowly towards a

master plan. Early traffic concerns, including parking, were addressed with traffic calming devices and Resident Only parking signs. Other than the odd development concern, our last major issue was the preservation of the Richmond School property. Past success has included activities that brought neighbours together. Sometimes it was with speakers on topics of interest or hosting all-candidate’s meetings. Other times, like with the picnic, it has been a time of fun to celebrate our green space. I am proud of our input into the redevelopment of Browning Park and with our having been a partner in establishing the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.

Despite past success, it seems that there is now little interest in the CCA. Support has dropped steadily. The AGM attracted only two new faces. This despite an ad and an article in Saanich News, email distribution and posting on both Facebook and the web. Being unable to replace retiring members, from a Board that is already too small, has left no choice – the CCA is folding. I would like to thank past board members for their service and the community for the opportunity to serve. I do not know what will happen to fill the void, but I regret to advise that this chapter has ended. Michael Crowe Past President , CCA

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EDPA meeting shows real concern It was fascinating to feel the pent up anger among the 300 attendants of the Environmental Development Permit Area information session held on April 28 at the Victoria Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. The EDPA bylaw was created by Saanich in 2012 and is like no other bylaw found in B.C. Its intent was to protect ecosensitive parcels of land. The results have identified property that have been indicated by aerial mapping. Saanich has placed a restrictive covenant on some properties and have not adequately informed the affected owners. Generally, we’ve learned that if you own waterfront property, rural forests, Garry Oaks, Douglas firs, mosses and Camus flowers, the bylaw states you must not interfere with the soil. If your property is adjacent to a park that has this environment, you are now included in the eco-sensitive zone. Simply, you cannot put in a garden, sundeck or tidy up your backyard for your own enjoyment. If you do, you could be fined as an attempt to restore your

property back to its original state. We were told that violators have been fined, yet records are not kept as to the location or the amount of the financial penalty. If you allow your property to be overgrown with invasive species or noxious weeds, you will obligated to clean it up.

The EDPA bylaw was created by Saanich in 2012 and is like no other bylaw found in B.C. Many people spoke of the intrusion into their lives and private properties. Soon, it is to include several thousand more Saanich properties. Retired lawyers, bureaucrats, landscapers and real estate agents clearly explained how the bylaw has devalued properties and intruded on private property. It will cost a minimum of $2,500 to get a certified biologist to assess the shrubs on your land. Many stated that the aerial map is incorrect and that the 10-metre buffer zone around the

environmentally sensitive areas is inaccurate. Many stated that Saanich staff is ignoring citizens’ appeals to be excluded from the eco-sensitive boundaries. Many mentioned they were afraid to approach Saanich. Another elderly gentleman explained how he is distraught over the financial burden Saanich has placed upon him. It has become Saanich citizens versus Saanich Municipal Hall. It has become voters/taxpayers versus power and authority. In fairness, if this bylaw is to be, then affected property owners should be receive a property tax reduction as they are subsidizing the others who are not affected. There will be little economic growth in Saanich as red tape will add to the cost. The audience appeared to be healthy and will be voting for many years into the future. If this bylaws remains, the concerned citizens will not only “take back City Hall” they may have it demolished and return the soil to its original state. Art Bickerton Saanich

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emergency kit each day over the course of next week using the following schedule: Day 1: Water – It’s recommended that families stock four litres of water per person per day. The recommended amount of water is two litres for drinking, two litres for cooking and cleaning/hygiene per person per day, and don’t forget about pets. Most bottled water has a two-year shelf life so rotate stock with new purchases to keep supplies fresh. Day 2: Food – Set aside food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried fruits. Make sure it’s food that everyone in the family will eat, and make additional purchases if necessary. Replace once a year or prior to expiry so that it doesn’t go to waste. If storing canned foods ,make sure to include a manual can opener with the kit. Day 3: Flashlight and radio – Store a separate flashlight and portable radio with the emergency kit. If they are battery-powered, make sure to include extra batteries and to replace them once a year. Windup radios and flashlights are ideal. Day 4: First-Aid kit – Store first-aid kits in a dry place and replace used or outdated contents regularly. If you don’t have the necessary supplies at home to make one, there are numerous safety supply stores that sell firstaid kits. Day 5: Special items – This will be different for every family but may include items such as prescription medica-

tions, infant formula, pet food and equipment for people with disabilities. Day 6: Other essential items – Extra keys for the car and house. Also include cash in smaller bills, as there may not be electricity for bank machines or debit; change for payphones as cellphone towers may be down; a solar charger for small electrical devices; candles, matches or lighters (remember to store and use these items with caution). Day 7: Assemble supplies and family emergency plan – Prepare a family emergency plan including out-of-area contact information and a family reunification plan. Store this plan along with assembled supplies in a suitable container or bag in a safe and accessible area in or near the home. Water may need to be stored separately due to size and weight. Day 8: Sleep well – Congratulate yourself on a solid foundation created by having a complete emergency preparedness kit. Additional recommended supplies could include extra clothing and footwear, sleeping bags, a whistle, garbage bags, toilet paper, safety gloves, basic tools such as a hammer and screwdriver and a small camp stove and fuel. The Saanich Emergency Program helps all Saanich residents prepare for natural disasters. To learn more about emergency preparedness, educational courses, or howto volunteer with program, call 250-475-7140. editor@saanichnews.com

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Euro styling, thrifty fuel economy, an extra roomy interior and good value features make the Nissan Rogue stand out in the hugely popular compact utility market segment. The first generation Rogue was voted `best new vehicle in class` by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), when introduced for the 2008 model year. Good consumer reliability ratings and excellent crash safety performance have helped make Rogue a solid and smart used vehicle choice. It`s also typically priced a little lower than more established competitors from Honda or Toyota ... another plus for prospective used Rogue buyers. We join Rogue`s first-generation product life story in 2011 when it got a styling refresh inside and out, and a new SV mid-range trim level was added to the model line. Rogue originally came in just S and SL trim levels. The S and SV trims can come with frontdrive or all-wheel drive and a top-line SL is strictly all-wheel drive. The newer SV trim adds (compared to an S trim) 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, privacy glass, a polished stainless steel exhaust tip, a backup monitor, dual vanity mirrors, a cargo cover, heated seats, a CD stereo with 4.3-inch colour display, and a USB port. Power in all trim levels comes from an advanced large capacity 2.5 litre 4-cylinder double-overhead-camshaft engine

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Provincial seniors advocate calls for more home care, fewer drugs As many as 15 per cent of B.C. seniors in residential care could have more independence with assisted living or community care support, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate says. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie also compared statistics for B.C. seniors in home and residential care with those in Alberta and Ontario, finding B.C. patients are prescribed more anti-psychotic drugs and receive less physiotherapy and recreation therapy than other provinces. Mackenzie said the potential overuse of residential care is “troubling on a couple of fronts” with the shortage of residential care beds for highneeds seniors. “Most seniors would prefer to live independently than in residential care and so we want to ensure all supports and alternative living arrangements are exhausted before we move someone to residen-

tial care,” Mackenzie said. “If we are filling even five per cent of these scarce beds with folks who could live independently, that is 1,500 beds that could open up province-wide.” Health Minister Terry Lake said the ministry is aware of the problems highlighted by the report, and is putting more resources toward home care and community health services, with spending up $1.2 billion to $2.8 billion since 2001. Lake said B.C. has two programs underway to deal with overprescription of medications in care facilities. One is a training program for staff to more accurately determine psychiatric signs, and the other is working with doctors and pharmacists to find behavioural alternatives to anti-psychotic drugs. Mackenzie’s review is based on assessment surveys given to B.C.’s 25,000 seniors in

News’ staffers earn B.C., national honours for work Two Victoria News staffers and a former Saanich News editor have won major awards through national and provincial newspaper associations. Kyle Slavin won third place at the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association for a story on Jessica Lambrick and Isaac Miller and the tragic loss of their daughter, Hannah, at just four days old. Victoria News photographer Don Denton earned a third place standing for feature photos presented by the B.C. Yukon Newspaper Association. The picture was of someone getting a pie in the face at a United Way event last November. Victoria News Editor Kevin Laird placed third for national editorial writing for a piece he did on foreign workers. The honour was bestowed on him by the Canadian Newspapers Association.

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Members of the Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat participated in the Victoria Phoenix Walking Festival April 17 to 19.

Walking festival brings hundreds to Saanich The recent Victoria Phoenix Walking Festival was a huge success, bringing 356 participants to the trails of Saanich. Approximately 100 local walkers were joined by volkssport enthusiasts from across B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and the Northwest Territories, plus the U.S. states of Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, South Dakota, Illinois and Hawaii, plus almost 50 walkers from Oregon and more than 75 from Washington State, said co-organizer Britta Gundersen-Bryden, of the Garden City Wanderers. The Wanderers co-hosted the event with the Juan de Fuca Pathfinders and Victoria Y volkssport group. “We couldn’t have done this without the cooperation of the District of Saanich and our volunteers,” Gundersen-Bryden said. “The high points were the wonderful trails and places to walk in Saanich, the Greek Community Centre and the food they provided and the friendly and helpful volunteers (plus the fabulous weather),” Gundersen-Bryden said.

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It’s tragic that researchers are unaware that high doses of vitamin C and lysine cannot only prevent, but reverse atherosclerosis in coronary and other arteries in the body. Vitamin C is needed for the manufacture of collagen, the glue that holds cells together. A lack of vitamin C means poor collagen, resulting in cracks appearing between coronary cells thus setting the stage for fatal blood clot. Recently, Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, made this monumental discovery. He took photos of the retinal arteries and then gave patients 6,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 5,000 of lysine (lysine adds strength to coronary arteries just like steel rods increase the strength of concrete). A year later he repeated the pictures. To his surprise, he found atherosclerosis fading away.

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In addition to providing healthy collagen production and a healthy cardiovascular system, vitamin C and lysine supplementation helps support: • Immune system health • Vision • Teeth and gums • Wound healing • Bones and cartilage • Recovery from shingles • Recovery from herpes outbreaks This is why I’ve been taking high doses of vitamin C and lysine for the last 16 years following a heart attack. I believe it saved my life. Medi-C Plus™, containing high doses of vitamin C and lysine, is available in powder and capsules.

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Rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammatory type, also requires large doses of vitamin C. Every moment of the day our bodies are using oxygen to keep us alive. But oxidation results in metabolic ash, known as “free radicals”, which are believed to trigger an inflammatory reaction in joints. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce damaging free-radicals. Patients often appear surprised when I tell them that vitamin C will help them keep their teeth a lifetime. By age 65 one in five North Americans has lost all their teeth and many of their teeth were normal. Rather, it was the gums that could no longer hold teeth firmly in place in part due to inadequate amounts of vitamin C. This vitamin is needed in large amounts to produce healthy collagen, the glue that holds cells together and keeps gums healthy. Without good mortar bricks fall apart and the same happens when gums lacking collagen lose their grip on teeth.

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Young, Carl Graham Edward Sept 27, 1954 - March 21, 2015 Suddenly and sadly, Carl passed away in a car accident on Old West Saanich Road on March 21, along with his loving dog Turbo. Carl is predeceased by his Mother Diane, Father Edward (Ted) and his brother Andrew (Andy). Carl was an avid Canucks, Blue Jays and car racing fan. Carl had an unusual memory for sports statistics and birth dates. He could be found many times a day walking his dog Turbo in the Marigold area while socializing with his neighbours. Carl had a heart of gold and his door was always open to those who needed a safe haven, a Lucky, coffee or a meal. Carl will be dearly missed by his many good friends. In honour of Carl’s life, his many friends will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 9, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora. Donations can be made to Victoria Cool Aid Society. Rest in peace Bro. BURNS, Jean Hunter 1920 – 2015 Jean was born in Kirkintilloch, Scotland and came to Canada with her family at the age of 5. She is survived by her brothers Jim Burns of Kelowna and Bob Burns of Brooks, Alberta, and her sister Marion Alsbury of Galiano Island. She also had many loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Walkinshaw and brother Tom Burns. Jean spent her life serving God. She became a deaconess, joining the Methodist Holiness Movement. Her time in Canada was spent in missions in Nipawin and Swift Current, Saskatchewan. From there, she went as a missionary to Africa. She spent 9 ½ years in Egypt, up & down the Nile. The rest of the time stretching over 20 years was spent in Mauritania, Senegal, Eritrea and Ethiopia. Her job was teaching girls in church-sponsored schools. The girls learned good home and child care, as well as getting a superb education. Upon retirement, she and a fellow missionary, Marion Greenlease, moved to the Sunshine Coast. When Marion’s health failed, they moved to Sidney. Jean continued her mission here in many ways, helped by her beautiful singing voice. Time was spent helping in her capacity at Sidney Intermediate Care Home, Saanich Peninsula Hospital and many more. She loved little children and helped them at Sidney Elementary School with their reading skills. Jean has many beautiful friends here and all over the world. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive. Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.

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Advertising Sales Representative Black Press Community News Media is seeking a motivated and cheerful individual to join our growing advertising sales team. The right candidate will bring excellent customer service and telephone selling skills and enjoys working with our sales team and advertising clients. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines. Candidates for this position are results oriented and possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and understand meeting sales targets. Ideally you have experience in telephone sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction. This position involves selling advertising for special features in the community newspaper group. Black Press is Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company with over 180 community, daily, and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. We offer a competitive salary plus commission, plus beneﬁts and opportunity to grow your career. Deadline to apply is May 8, 2015. Please forward resume and cover letter to: Jim Parker Publisher, Black Press 103-9830 Second St. Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: publisher@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Affordable condo life in Rockland Travis Paterson News staff

At first glance the renderings for the Emerson, 14-unit condo building coming to 1015 Rockland Ave., suggest a renovated apartment building from Victoria’s earlier generation of brick buildings. The Emerson is in fact new (construction doesn’t begin until June) and is designed with a heritage feel to pay homage to the Rockland of old. It’s also a departure of sorts for Abstract Developments, offering up their most affordable condo units to date. “In this case there were no specific restrictions that affected our design outside of the density and height limits of downtown Victoria,” said Sam Ganong, the vice president of development with Abstract. “The community plan actually calls for up to approximately six stories, but that would have been out of contrast with the surrounding neighbourhood.” The first five of the 14 units have been released for presale, with one already gone. The Emerson will feature high end finishing, typical with Abstract projects. There are three one bedroom suites with 1.5 bathrooms and den, 650 sq. ft. starting from $349,900. There are seven two bedroom units with two bathrooms, ranging from 705 to 770 sq. ft., and starting from $374,900 , and there are four two bedroom, two bathroom and den, ranging from 985 to 1,000 sq. ft., starting from $504,900. “Again, the finishings are high end, we pride ourselves on delivering a higher quality products because we feel it gives us an advantage in the market,” Ganong said. Optimizing the most of the space is paramount and Abstract is always sure to pack a few trick up their sleeves. Three of the suites feature a sliding dining table that disappears into the kitchen counter, something Mad Men’s Roger Stirling would surely covet. Parking is partially covered for 11 of the units, while the building will feature a full height basement, with bicycle and secure storage lockers that fits two bikes. The end date for the construction is approximately the summer of 2016.

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The Emerson at 1015 Rockland Ave. brings a classic, higher end feel to Rockland for 2016. “We thought this project has a huge opportunity to attract broader market base, delivering a refined specialize offering, which is one ofthe primary reasons we looked at this project,” Ganong said. “It’s on the edge of downtown, a quiet tree lined street, and it’s aimed at an older demographic, bringing to market an affordable Abstract product.” Abstract is better known for one bedroom-condos in the $450,000 range, which has Ganong excited about the Emerson. Looking into the future a little bit, each suite comes with a Modo Co-op car share membership.

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Technology playing a key role in today’s classrooms Christine van Reeuwyk Black Press

The learning landscape is constantly evolving as technology advances. And teachers are embracing those technologies as new tools. “You see technologies pervasive in our culture and because of that, there’s carryover in our classroom,” said Josh Elsdon, who teaches the Monterey Institute of Technology, an inaugural Grade 7 class that utilizes technology as part of its routine curriculum. MIT is based in part on what Elsdon had already seen as a teacher in the classroom, with students bringing in the technology of their everyday lives – tablets, laptops, smartphones – and teachers struggling to figure out the place of that technology in the classroom. “The emergences, like the phones, that’s been interesting watching that evolution take place,” Elsdon said. “They are a powerful tool and I think at first the reaction by most people was to say, ‘They don’t have a place in the classroom’. I think as people recognize [phones] are not going anywhere – and if anything they’re getting more powerful and capable of handling bigger and better jobs – teachers are trying to find a way to harness them.” Most educators are simply responding to advances in tablets,

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Middle school students Luke Wilson, left, and Harrison Emery show teacher Josh Elsdon a map they’re working on as part of a science project in the Monterey Institute of Technology class. laptops and phones as new tools to access and present information and organize thoughts. It’s not really any different than when computers first came into the classroom and quickly became a necessity for any school to have. “When our kids in middle school start wood shop, there are a lot of tools in there that have the ability to create things that are beautiful and functional. They also have the power to hurt and injure. Technology is the same way,” Elsdon said. “There are a lot of possible outcomes of having access to all of that information and some of them

are scary, because it does allow an avenue for inappropriate information to come into school. In the end one of the jobs we have as educators is to show how to use the tools available to us.” The Greater Victoria School District employs an educational technology co-ordinator, a resource for teachers. The co-ordinator connects with educators across the system to research technology tools and to make the best use of them. “In our district we have access to a lot of really good professional development opportunities,” Els-

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