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Austin Keresa of the Coquitlam Sharks performs an inward dive in the onemetre competition for the 15 and 16 age category at the B.C. Summer Swimming Association Provincial Championships. The one-metre was the first diving event of the provincials, taking place at the Saanich Commonwealth Place through this weekend.

Development of a seniors care facility on Gorge Road West is back on track, following the approval of changes to the proposed building. At Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, Saanich council approved a halfdozen changes to the form, character and number of units of a proposed independent supportive living seniors’ residence at 998 Gorge Rd. West. Zoning and development provisions for the project were approved last year, but an unforeseen increase in costs caused organizers to sit down with the city and prepare an amendment to the original plan. “Rather than being in a position to start construction, we have been diligently refining the design of the project and reviewing all operational aspects,” said John Kuharchuk, senior vice-president of development at Campion Property Group. “In our review of those proposed changes with planning, it was felt that those needed to come back to council as they were somewhat different. “In our efforts to move ahead with the project, there have been many changes that meet the aspirations of the community and council… and what they’ve resulted in is a significant increase in costs from where we were when we were last before you.” Kuharchuk estimated the expense increase at 35 per cent, largely due to the facility’s continuum of care occupancy and environmental remediation costs related to the one-pump gas station that used to be part of the Brookman’s corner store. Changes to the original proposal include removing patios and accessible balconies from suites for safety reasons, lowering the height of the centre roof, switching from metal to asphalt shingles and using different materials for the exterior finish. The developers also made changes to the Brookman’s heritage building to better reflect the store’s original appearance, and

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Saanich woman saves motorcyclist’s life

“He was cyanotic to the point that I looked at him and he was navy blue . . . he was dying before my eyes.”

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It’s a scene that any person would dread seeing. An accident involving a motorcyclist on a highway seemingly in the middle of nowhere. The victim lying sprawled out along the ground, unconscious. Witnesses gather around unsure of what to do. The scene was all too real for Saanich’s Cynthia Reid. Reid was on her way to a dog show in Calgary on July 22, when she came across a motorcycle accident roughly 40 minutes outside Lake Louise on Highway 93. “I rolled down my window and just said ‘Do you need my help?’ And when they said yes, I sprang out of the car and opened up his leather jacket. When I looked at him, I thought holy moly, and I just thought I better get to work right now because he’s dying now,” she said. Reid sprang into action. “I ran over and they had just taken off his helmet and he was laying on his side. He was a big heavy-set man,” said Reid, who worked as a critical care nurse for more than 25 years. “He was cyanotic to the point that I looked at him and he was navy blue . . . he was dying before my eyes.” Reid established the man had a heart rate, but he wasn’t breathing, so she tried to open his airway. She turned him on his back, praying he didn’t have any spinal injuries, and stuck a pen

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Saanich’s Cynthia Reid visits Don Brown at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary last month. After Brown crashed his motorcycle between Lake Louise and Jasper, Reid helped save his life by opening his airway before medical crews arrived. on one side of his teeth and a six-inch leather knife sheath that she takes with her hiking on the other to hold his mouth open. Roughly 15 to 30 minutes after she opened his airway, the man eventually came to. Within half an hour RCMP

arrived on scene, followed by Lake Louise Fire and Rescue and an air ambulance. “He was semi-conscious and doing things that I asked him like squeeze my fingers, move his feet. I tried to keep him still. Gradually he woke up,” she said.

The man was Don Brown and he was transported to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, where Reid visited him following the accident. He was on a two-week ride with three other couples through southern B.C., and 24 hours

from home when he was in the accident. His wife Maggie said the driver in front of Don didn’t see him signalling to turn left. He hit the truck and flipped over the handle bars. He ruptured his liver which caused abdominal bleeding, had a brain bleed, a broken collarbone and nine broken ribs. “I was crying I was so thankful, I just kept hugging her,” said Maggie. “It was this phenomenal act of bravery and just to have her quick thinking and using whatever she had to pry open my husband’s mouth is unreal. She’s his guardian angel. He breaks down whenever he hears Cynthia’s name.” Brown is now recovering at home, but still doesn’t remember the accident. Maggie hopes to nominate Reid for a medal of bravery. But Reid was quick to note, she was just in the right place at the right time. “Nursing becomes part of you, wherever you go, even though you don’t want to hear is there any medical personnel on board?” she said. “This one just went well. Timing is everything. He’s here and he will ride again, but I’d never been so glad to see someone dressed properly.”

Saanich council asked to weigh in on Fortis extension Jacob Zinn News Staff

It may soon be easier to hook up to natural gas if a pending application to expand services receives support from municipalities. On Monday, members of FortisBC appeared before Saanich council as a delegation to request a letter of comment regarding provisions in their system extension application, which is currently under review by the B.C. Utilities Commission. The energy company is seeking approval from the BCUC to more easily provide natural gas to potential users in the province. “Oftentimes, we hear back that seeking natural gas as an energy option can be prohibitive due to costs and accessibility in some of the communities that we serve,” said Carmen Dreichel, part of FortisBC’s community relations team.

contribution from the customer. However, “We’ve asked the B.C. Utilities that cost can sometimes be excessive Commission to help us make natural gas for users, so the company is considering easier for our customers to connect to.” methods to offset those expenses. John Drazic, regional energy solutions The 753-page manager for the Interior application outlines a and Vancouver Island “... In a way, you’re asking number of proposed at FortisBC, said initiatives to allow approximately 60,000 current users to subsidize cost-effective homes on the Island extension to places that would for expansion, including have access to natural gas – 23 per cent of otherwise not be economic.” extending expenses over a longer period of which are in Saanich. - Vic Derman time and setting up a “We believe that fund to offset costs for these are a high new attachments to the natural gas grid. potential for conversion,” he said. “In new subdivisions or in new “We’ve had tremendous growth in your developments, sometimes the cost of community, and that’s a result of demand that can be too prohibitive and we’re for our product – demand that we believe looking to set aside this $1 million fund to will continue to grow.” make that a more affordable option,” said In cases where the cost of hooking up Dreichel. someone to natural gas is more than the Coun. Vic Derman questioned the estimated revenue generated, Drazic and proposed fund, namely its use of revenue Dreichel said that FortisBC will ask for a

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Players bring the community to community theatre St. Luke’s Players holding auditions for new season Jacob Zinn News Staff

A night out at the theatre usually runs you upwards of $60, after factoring in tickets, parking, concessions and other expenses. So it’s easy to see how the St. Luke’s Players raise more than a few eyebrows with $48 season tickets and $1 snacks. The community theatre group has been putting on shows out of the

St. Luke’s Hall for nearly seven decades, purely through effort from locals. The actors and crew are unpaid, making the performances true works of passion. “If we didn’t have fun, I wouldn’t do it, and I’m sure most of us wouldn’t,” said Dave Hitchcock, who is co-directing this year’s production of the pantomime Mother Goose. “But I think it’s also the satisfaction of coming up with something that we can

be proud of as a team.” “It gives great internal satisfaction,” added Neville Owens, who has directed many St. Luke’s productions in the past. “You’re taking a book and interpreting that, and you get satisfaction out of, ‘Wow, six months ago I just read the words and now look what’s there.’” The Players, which have about 120 members, are preparing their first of four plays this season, a comedy titled Opening Night about a wife dragging her husband to the theatre on their 25th

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Dave Hitchcock (front) and Neville Owens share a couple laughs as they prepare for a stellar season of performances by the St. Luke’s Players. The community theatre group is putting on four shows at the St. Luke’s Hall. the sets, then there are two weeks of 12 performances, then we tear it down and start again on the next one.” Between August and May, the theatre group keeps quite busy, with one production starting as soon as the previous one ends. But despite the sometimes hectic schedule, Hitchcock said many actors come back season after season to perform with the group.

“If people want to come back and do it again, that means they must’ve had a good time the first time.” The St. Luke’s Players are holding auditions for Opening Night this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21 and 22, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. They are also holding auditions for the Mother Goose pantomime – a laughfilled family show that puts a twist on classic

nursery rhymes – on Sept. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., as well as Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. Hitchcock said he hopes people young and old will come out for the shows this season – and the auditions. “I’d like to bring more of those people in who have never seen theatre before – particularly people who are maybe a bit younger than we are,” he said with a laugh.

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Long-running triathlon will return Travis Paterson News Staff

Pay no attention to the (substantiated) rumours of earlier this year, the Self Transcendence Triathlon and Duathlon is coming back for 2016. Race director Sumitra McMurchy confirmed the news following the successful 36th running of the event on Aug. 2 at Elk Lake. McMurchy is part of a very small crew of Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team members who organize the race, and are also disciples from the Oak Baybased Sri Chinmoy temple. McMurchy has been involved with the triathlon since 1980. However, the 87-year-old McMurchy, and her crew, are slowly stepping back from the

year-long duties of organizing the triathlon. “We were unsure [earlier this year] but we received a great lot of help from 20 members of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, from all over North America, and they’re committed to coming back.” The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team is international and runs a variety of race events around the world. Next year’s race in Victoria is set for July 31. Despite the fact the triathlon is a lot of work, McMurchy said she and her fellow organizers never considered scaling back the race’s popular Finish Line Cafe, a lavish buffet of proteins, fruits and carbs, including fresh-baked goods and gluten-free pancakes cooked to order.

“We never put this race on thinking it was a business or to make money out of it,” McMurchy said. “Some asked me, where did all these [decorative] flowers come from, and I didn’t have an answer. Sri Chinmoy always believed people should be well fed, it’s part of the hospitality. Take away the flowers and the food, and it’s not the Self Transcendence.” The race depends on about 100 volunteers. “We have so many volunteers who come back, year after year, it’s truly amazing,” McMurchy said. “We have people, including paramedic volunteers, who schedule their vacation around it. It’s the race that doesn’t die.” reporter@saanichnews.com

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Water, sewer work on tap for Saanich Clean water in, waste out – that was the focus of two items that went before Saanich council on Monday. Council gave final reading to a sanitary sewer bylaw amendment, extending sewer service at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park to include washroom facilities at Beaver Beach and the filter beds. Council also awarded a tender for waterworks fittings to four out of five bids, covering everything from valves and hydrants to repair

clamps and couplings. Valued at $363,932 before taxes, the tender will be paid for through the city’s waterworks utility fund. It was structured so that various sections of work could be awarded separately to receive the most value for payment. The tender was awarded to Emco Corporation Waterworks Ltd. ($236,919), Andrew Sherets Ltd. ($42,886), Corix Water Products ($8,009) and Flocor Inc. ($76,117). jacob.zinn@saanichnews.com

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Drones prove both a blessing and a curse Technology is proving to be a doubleedged sword for those combatting the fires consuming large swaths of the province’s forests. The B.C. Wildfire Service had to ground eight helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft for three hours while battling fires around Oliver Sunday, due to an unauthorized drone flying in the area. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the frustration was clearly evident on the faces of the pilots and other attack crews. “Ticked off would probably be too mild a term to talk about their reaction,” he said. “It’s really something that is just not acceptable.” While it would seem unnecessary to have to remind people that active fire scenes are not the appropriate place for flying drones, unfortunately that is not the case. Transport Canada regulations make it illegal to fly within five nautical miles of any active wildfire or less than 3,000 feet above it, with violations carrying a fine of up to $1,000 for individuals. Last weekend marked the second time this year that an unmanned aircraft has interfered with crews fighting wildfires. Perhaps the sanctions need to be strengthened to drive home the point that situations that threaten life and property are not the place to be trying out your new toy. But all unmanned aerial vehicles are not equal. Earlier this month, a commercial operator was able to use his drone to chart a safe escape route for emergency responders called to the rescue of a fallen hiker on Mount Finlayson. The incident shows how the unmanned vehicles can be a critical piece of equipment to improve the safety for accident victims and the crews that put their lives on the line to keep us all safe. With wildfires becoming a common part of summers in British Columbia, we would expect to see further use of drones helping crews get a lay of the land. We can only hope the unauthorized use of the unmanned vehicles will not become a common interruption for fire crews on the front lines. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Centralized treatment facility not the best option The CRD Eastside Select Committee’s recent online survey based on some 860 votes suggested a 73 per cent approval rating for a sub-regional centralized sewage treatment plant in the Rock Bay area; 45 per cent of respondents were from Victoria, 19 per cent from Saanich and 17 per cent from Oak Bay. This committee and CRD’s Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee seem to have taken these results literally and are now proposing centralized sewage treatment plant options in the Rock Bay area for further analysis. Did those respondents and CRD directors really know or fully understand what they were voting for? Probably not, based on my closer review of the comments posted on the Ethelo website, the committee discussions and the consultant’s concept plan. Two sites are considered for the treatment facilities: the Victoria Public Works Yard (to be relocated?) west of Bridge Street or the BC HydroTransport Canada parcels (still under remediation?) west of Government Street in the Burnside neighbourhood. Several large new pumping stations, over 13 km of pipelines and a new long deep outfall are included. A pump station at Clover Point must

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districts for revenue generation. The benefits of such a system would seem far superior to those centralized options currently envisaged. But wait. Could this CRD decision possibly be a brilliant new strategy to finally, once and for all, confirm through detailed independent analysis the complete folly and final death-knell of a centralized treatment facility that encompasses multiple kilometres of new unnecessary pipelines, inefficient to-and-fro pumping stations, inadequate treatment of liquids and residual solids, limited resource recovery and wasteful water disposal to the sea? Oscar Regier Victoria

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It’s difficult enough to reach the top level of any sport, but what about doing so as a team – with your spouse? That’s what Saanich couple John McRoberts and Jackie Gay are doing on the road to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, taking their SKUD 18 racing boat south to the world’s premier sailing competition. “We met sailing against each other, and we always knew that we’d make a good team,” said Gay. “Obviously, you’ve got to be careful about this kind of thing – you don’t want to take too many big risks in a marriage.” “It’s funny to see the faces of people – you can see that they’re questioning whether or not they could sail with their partner, and they instantly think we’re crazy,” added McRoberts with a laugh. “I know we’re rare, but we thrive on being rare.” While McRoberts has competed at the previous two Paralympic Games – earning silver in Beijing and placing fourth in London with Victoria athlete Stacie Louttit – the 2016 Paralympics will be a first for Gay, and a first for the couple as a team.

“This is really my best chance with Jackie with just how things are aligning,” said McRoberts outside the Royal Victoria Yacht Club where they train. “The fact that we are married, we can train at the same time – that’s a huge thing.” The duo placed fourth at last year’s world championships, qualifying for the Paralympic Games, and more recently returned from Europe where they came second at Garda Olympic Week in Italy. Now they’re gearing up to train in Rio next month before heading to Melbourne in late November for this year’s world championships. With Rio on the horizon, McRoberts and Gay aren’t letting it sneak up on them. “Next year, we’ll be back in Europe for the spring, May and June events, and they’ll be our last big regattas before the Games,” said Gay. “Really, we’re starting to count down now.” To afford the cost of competing, the couple is currently raising money through Pursu.it, a crowdfunding platform for amateur athletes. To give to their campaign or for more information about McRoberts and Gay, visit pursu.it/ pursuit/campaign/136. jacob.zinn@saanichnews.com

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Thomas Michael DEBARROS

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• Weight: 145 lbs. • Height: 5’10” • DOB: Jan. 19, 1982

• Weight: 170 lbs. • Height: 5’8” • DOB: Nov. 22, 1987

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• Weight: 165 lbs. • Height: 5’10” • DOB: Nov. 20, 1993

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Students of all levels ready for return to school Elementary school Commuting to school is a bike-only ritual in the Charmley family. In preschool, Jesse rode by trailer. By kindergarten, he had graduated to trail-a-bike. And now for Grade 1, the six-year-old will travel on his own power, riding his (still fairly new) red mountain bike. “In theory our daily prep starts the night before with lunches but usually we end up putting lunches together in the morning,” says dad Darrin Charley. The buzzer for Ecole Doncaster rings at 8:42 a.m. “If we’re walking to school, we leave at 8:15, by bike, around 8:30 [a.m.], never by car,” Charmley added. Jesse’s isn’t the only morning commuter, as fouryear-old Coen is towed to preschool twice a week in Fernwood, either by Darrin, or mom Erin, on their way to work downtown.

Middle School Compared to elementary school, Carolyn Phillips says her 10-year-old daughter Allie requires little supervision when preparing for class in the morning. “She can get herself ready, she knows the time schedule, she can help her sister find things that she needs,” said Phillips. “Allie usually is up pretty early, even before me.” While she tries to prepare lunches the night before, Phillips said some days she’s making breakfast and lunch at the same time. The hardest part, though, is usually the last 10 minutes, when Allie and her younger sister Katie are double- and triple-checking that they have everything for the day. “We have to make sure we have everything we need and whatever else,” said Allie, who’s heading into Grade 5 next month. “Some days it’s a rush, some days it’s not a rush,” said Phillips. “It just depends on whether everyone’s co-operating or

Jesse Charmley and dad Darrin ride to Ecole Doncaster from their home in the Mount Tolmie neighbourhood.

Allie Phillips, 10 (right) – with her mom Carolyn and sister Katie – says the hardest part of getting ready for school is the last 10 minutes before leaving.

procrastinating. It’s hard to predict how it’s going to be every morning – I think most parents understand that.”

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Margaret and Willa Rolfe make the daily trek to Claremont secondary with younger sibling Deidre from their home in the hills of Hector Road.

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PACs help influence a variety of issues at schools Jacob Zinn News Staff

Do you have a child in elementary, middle or high school? If so, you’re a member of the school’s PAC, whether you know it or not. “Often times, you’ll hear parents go, ‘Oh, I’m not on PAC,’” said Audrey Smith, president of the Victoria Confederation of PACs. “Well, they are, they just don’t engage at PAC meetings.” Having a child in the local school system is the only requirement to join a PAC, short for Parent Advisory Council. Every school has a PAC, which works to connect parents with teachers, the board of education and other groups that have a stake in the local school system. “The PAC is an advisory group to the rest of the education partners at the school, advising them on all things to do with our children: Educational, social, structural,” said Smith. “Parents advocate for the best things for their kids at the school level.” Smith said the issues that PACs can discuss are limitless, including such matters as class composition, nutrition, lunch times, after school sports and school clubs. Everything is on the table and PACs allow parents to influence how their children experience different things at their schools. “The opinions of parents are full spectrum on anything you can think of educationally,” she said. “Individual parents will have their ideas, different groups of parents will have their opinions and philosophies. All of that comes

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Audrey Smith, president of the Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils, is gearing up for the new school year and encouraging parents to be active with their schools’ PACs. together at the PAC, and then the parents to their school, that’s where the VCPAC will debate and discuss and perhaps comes in. The VCPAC – the district PAC for survey their school community to Greater Victoria – represents local PACs at determine how they will proceed. the district level and primarily advises the “If there are parents who have an school board on “any matter relating to expertise in something, they’ll usually education in the school district.” come through the PAC and get other “We’re not a political group, although we likeminded parents aware of what’s do interact with political groups like the happening and they can get behind it.” board of education,” said Smith, adding When a PAC wants to make a change that the group is made up of nine executive

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members who are elected annually. She noted that school PACs can go straight to the district themselves if they’d like, referencing one school that successfully lobbied for a temporary change of learning environment while construction took place at the school. “One school was having asbestos issues when they were having seismic upgrades and they didn’t like the way it was done at that time, so they came up with a petition to get the government to make a ruling across the province that when construction or seismic upgrades are being done that the kids not be present,” she said. “That came out of parents being active and vocal about how they wanted things done for their kids.” Smith said the role of PACs isn’t just beneficial for parents, noting the schools appreciate the input from parents and the ability to gauge them on different issues. “The more parents that know what’s happening at the school, the more students participate,” she said. “It’s the PAC’s job to get the parents engaged to know what’s going on at the school.” With the start of the next school year just around the corner, Smith said many schools have open houses prior to the first day of school, which can be a great opportunity to communicate with the school’s PAC if the group is present. “Parents are the experts for their kids,” said Smith, “[and] being involved and staying involved is really important for the success of their kids.” For more information about VCPAC or your school’s PAC, visit vcpac.ca.

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The key to a healthy school diet starts at home Jacob Zinn News Staff

Getting kids to make healthy choices can be challenging, especially during the school year when kids may eat around the healthiest part of their brown bag lunches. So how can you keep your kid from leaving the apple you packed on the teacher’s desk? It all starts at home, says Justine Wardle, a community nutritionist with the Saanich Health Unit. “Parents encounter a variety of challenges – sometimes with younger children, there are issues around introducing new foods and difficulty getting them to try new foods,” said Wardle. “In a school environment, I’d say it’s challenges around packing lunches, packing healthy foods that parents know their kids will eat.” As a community nutritionist, Wardle works primarily with women, children and families on a range of health issues, including proper diet for kids and promoting healthy eating. While many schools run their own healthy food programs, parents still rely on the help of nutritionists to ensure they pack a balanced meal for their kids. Wardle said getting kids to eat healthy foods can be a process,

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Justine Wardle, a community nutritionist with the Saanich Health Unit, knows all about getting kids to make healthy choices. She shared some tips with the Saanich News about how to prepare healthy lunches for kids and to ensure they get their daily nutrients. but it’s important not to force kids to eat foods if they don’t want to. In her experience, she said doing so has an adverse effect on developing healthy habits. “When parents pressure their

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Tolmie School, home of the Greater Victoria School District 61, on Boleskine Road was built in 1913.

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Sometimes overlooked, the historic Tolmie School stands as prominent as any Saanich building from its perch along Boleskine Road. Commissioned in 1912 and constructed by local contractors the Luney Brothers in 1913, the handsome brick structure we know replaced the original, smaller Tolmie School built almost directly across Boleskine in 1888. To this day the Tolmie School is Saanich’s greatest monument to secondary school education, built at the same time as the equally, if not more imposing Young Building (Camosun Lansdowne campus), a normal school built in 1913 to train teachers. For decades, the Tolmie building has housed the Greater Victoria School District 61, which oversees about 19,000 students in 27 elementary schools, 10 middle schools and seven secondary schools in Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich. But it was first, and foremost, a Saanich high school, using four of the 11 classrooms when it opened in 1913. Additions to Tolmie were made in 1947 and 1963. It was most recently renovated in 1982, to accommodate the school district’s office needs. During the early days of development,

schools in Greater Victoria were designed with an emphasis on prominent architecture, which is exactly what Saanich School Board architect Harold Joseph Rous Cullin (1875-1935) was going for when he drew up the plans for the Saanich high school. It’s an example of

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Multi-media Journalist The Campbell River Mirror, an award-winning newspaper on central Vancouver Island, is looking for a journalist to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms. We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset. The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle. Campbell River is a picturesque seaside city of 33,000 people located on Vancouver Island. It has access to a full range of cultural and recreational facilities and is home to the classic West Coast lifestyle of Vancouver Island and the northern Gulf Islands. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Yukon, Hawaii and Ohio. Send your resume and references by August 21, 2015 to: Alistair Taylor Editor, Campbell River Mirror, 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: editor@campbellrivermirror.com

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OVER 20 years experience, lawns, edging, clearing, pruning, design. Reasonable rates. Call Andrew 250-656-0052 or 250-857-1269.

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How to ‘green’ your bathroom reno Natural materials will resist mould and mildew growth Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects in Canada. Creating your dream bathroom can add greatly to both the value of your house, as well as your family’s enjoyment of your home. But bathroom renovations also offer a number of opportunities to include several features that can dramatically improve the energyand water-efficiency of your house, while making your home healthier and more comfortable. If you’re thinking about renovating your bathroom, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following tips on how to make sure your renovation is as efficient, green and affordable as possible: Install low-flow faucets, showerheads and fixtures, as well as ultra-low flush toilets that consume six litres of water or less per flush. Bathrooms account for about 75 per cent of the water used in the average Canadian home. Water-efficient fixtures can significantly reduce the amount of water your family sends down the drain on a daily basis. To conserve resources and minimize your environmental footprint, select certified forest flooring and cabinetry, recycled countertops and tiles, and locallysourced products and materials. Plus, choose materials, products and finishes that are low-emission, low-polluting, easy to clean and maintain, and which will remain in good condition for years to come. Plan for future renovations by making sure your bathroom will be able to adapt to changes in your needs as you or your family members get older. For example, make sure the controls

Even do-it-yourselfers can keep renovations eco-friendly by following a few key tips. Prevent and fixtures are within Choose materials, products the growth of mould by easy reach, and finishes that are lowusing moistureinstall grab bars beside emission, low-polluting, easy to resistant and the toilet and clean and maintain, and which materials finishes, such bathtub, use a non-slip will remain in good condition as ceramic tile, natural stone or surface in the for years to come. laminates. Also, bathtub or make sure your shower, and bathroom has adequate ventilation install a shower head on a vertical to ensure that condensation, slide bar so it can be set at a moisture and odours will be variety of different heights. vented directly to the outside. To cut down on your monthly If you will be replacing any utility bills, choose low-energy cabinets, fixtures or materials, plan lighting and exhaust fans, install in advance for how you can reuse, more energy-efficient Energy Star recycle or safely dispose of the old windows, insulate the hot and fixtures. cold water pipes, and improve the To keep costs to a minimum, insulation in the walls and ceiling avoid potentially expensive rework wherever feasible.

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by identifying and addressing any concerns that might arise before you begin construction. Use quality, durable and long-lasting materials. And select a timeless, efficient design that will extend both the life of your bathroom and the time until your next renovation. For more information about CMHC’s online Renovator’s Green Guide or for the answers to any other questions about buying, owning or renovating a home, visit the website at cmhc.ca or call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642. For over 65 years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has been Canada’s national housing agency, and a source of objective, reliable housing information.

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Community Calendar Saturday, Aug. 22 Sunday, Aug. 23 Cultural Festival of India: Dazzling dances, joyous music, mouthwatering food, crafts, lots of family fun activities. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Food and crafts for small cost. Come for a memorable experience of festivals and zesty cuisine of India, at the Victoria Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre, 1934 Cultra Ave., Saanichton. www. victoriahindutemple. com. Morning Mist Canoe Adventure – guided paddle from 8-11 a.m. for ages five and over at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Paddle in the lake searching for eagles, herons, turtles and other lake life with CRD Regional Parks naturalists. Canoe equipment and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). You must pre–register: $20+GST (15+); $10+GST (5-14). Phone 250-478-3344 for registration and meeting location details. CFUW Saanich Peninsula Giant Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the plaza between Tim Hortons and the liquor store on Beacon Avenue, Sidney. Net proceeds support annual scholarships in the Saanich School District, a First Nations women’s award at Camosun College and an award at the University of Victoria. Victoria Summer Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert directed by Maestro Simon Leung along with an orchestra and soloists at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1701 Elgin Rd., Oak Bay). Tickets are $20 each available from Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade, Russell Books in Victoria; Tanner’s Books in Sidney; Volume One Bookstore, from choir members and at the door. Info: cchay@live. ca or 250-590-6335. Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at King’s Road parking lot, off Shelbourne Street. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Beverley at 250-5984316.

Victoria Summer Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert directed by Maestro Simon Leung along with an orchestra and soloists at 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church (10030 Third St., Sidney). Tickets are $20 each available from Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade, Russell Books in Victoria; Tanner’s Books in Sidney; Volume One Bookstore, from choir members and at the door. Info: cchay@live. ca or 250-590-6335.

Tuesday, Aug. 25 The Goward House Society presents an art show and sale by Anne Millar, Paul Redchurch and Carol Nuernberger until Aug. 26. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria. Volkssport Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Drive. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Gail at 250477-4472.

parking lot. Friends and family are warmly welcome. Please bring a salad, or veggie to share and your own beverage. Feel free to bring games, musical instruments, lawn chairs and blankets – some picnic tables are available. RSVP to lnfo@LNV.ca or call Sandy at 250-477-4112.

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Saturday, Aug. 29 Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca. Lifetime Networks is hosting its annual summer picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mount Douglas Park in the field area at the lower beach

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Art Show and Sale by Goward House portrait painters runs from Aug. 28 to Oct. 28 at 2495 Arbutus Rd. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit Gowardhouse. com/artshow.

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