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Police keep up pressure on Malahat truckers Sam Van Schie News staff
Summer drivers aren’t the only ones feeling the heat from increased enforcement on the Malahat Drive. For the second time since the Keeping the Malahat Safer campaign began in July, commercial vehicles were randomly stopped for inspection as they passed through Peden’s Stretch in the northbound lane last week. Between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Aug. 17, inspectors from the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement branch of Worksafe BC looked over 27 trucks and 15 were issued violation tickets for offenses ranging from overloading to maintenance issues, such as unsafe brakes. The Capital Regional District Integrated Road Safety Unit is planning at least one more inspection blitz before the campaign wraps after Labour Day weekend. Staff Sgt. Frank Wright, unit commander for the CRD IRSU, said even after the campaign ends officers will have a regular presence on the road watching for speeding, impaired driving and other high risk driving habits. “We know we have to be consistent with enforcement or people will just go back to their old habits,” Wright said. In the first six weeks of the campaign more than 1,600 speeding tickets were issued, including 45 for excessive speeding, which is more than 40 kilometres per hour over the posted limit. Fifteen impaired drivers were taken off the road, and 600 violation tickets were written for offenses such as failing to wear a seat belt and talking on a cell phone. PLEASE SEE: Malahat campaign, Page A6
Cheryl Bryce and Steve Thomas, from Songhees and Esquimalt nations respectively, teach Fort Rodd Hill historic site visitors about traditional aboriginal foods, as part of the Lekwungen program. Sam Van Schie/News staff
Digging deeper into history Fort Rodd Hill highlights First Nations connections Sam Van Schie News staff
Long before the British established a military base at what is now the Fort Rodd Hill national historical site, Songhees and Esquimalt first nations cultivated camas on the land and harvested shell fish on its shores. But that layer of history
is easily overlooked by visitors as they wander among century-old command posts and underground magazines. The interpretive signs speak little of what was there before colonialism. So this summer Parks Canada launched the Lekwungen indigenous history program and hired two First Nations people, Cheryl Bryce and Steve Thomas, to bring their traditional knowledge to the site. They were given free reign to develop their own interpretive programs to share the information they feel is important.
“I learned not from history books, but everything through stories, told by my elders...” –Steve Thomas Fort Rodd Hill Lekwungen program
“Times have changes a lot, and we don’t want our history forgotten,” Thomas said. “I learned not from history books, but everything through stories, told by my elders and
in the long houses when I visited neighbouring communities, and I want to pass it on through stories.” On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Thomas sets up next to the lower battery, with displays of clams and oyster shells and the antlers he used to dig them out of the sand. He tells stories of seafood feasts that used to be possible year-round before red tide contaminated the water, and of the friendly relationship between his family and British settlers. PLEASE SEE: Guides, Page A4
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Military police bikers hit the road for kids Erin McCracken News staff
With each kilometre he covers on his canary yellow Honda Goldwing motorcycle, Lamont French will close in on his goal to make a difference, one dollar at a time, one child at a time. The Langford resident is leading the charge in the province and on the Island in the third annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride in hopes of raising $10,000 provincially for the Military Police Fund for Blind Children. “If you can give back from time to time, it’s a great thing to do,” said French, who retired Aug. 8 as a military police officer at CFB Esquimalt. The trip from CFB Esquimalt to CFB Comox on Aug. 27 is open to all motorcycle riders, and registrants can join in at any point along the way. The registration fee is $25 or, if riders raise at least $150 for the cause, they ride for free. The Island event is part of a national relay from Newfoundland
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With his yellow Goldwing, Lamont French and PO2 George Robinson, with a Honda VTX 1300, are leading the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride on Aug. 27. to B.C. that began July 16, with the Island ride as the final leg.
The event’s staple charity supports children who are visually
impaired, but each year a second charity is added. This year, funds
will also go to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. “So we’ve made it all about children this year,” said French, who is leading the ride with PO2 George Robinson. The Military Police Fund for Blind Children was started by Col. James Stone in 1957 after his daughter was diagnosed with, and eventually died from, eye cancer. Stone felt compelled to help organizations when he came into contact with parents who were struggling to provide for visually impaired children. That touching experience has, in part, inspired French to continue his own fundraising efforts. “If someone doesn’t step up, the world is going to do without,” he said. “Everything helps.” The event on Aug. 27 gets underway with a silent auction at Venture, the Naval Officers Training Centre at Work Point in Esquimalt, beginning at 8 a.m. The ride begins at 10 a.m. For details, visit www.mpnmrr. ca, or to register, call Lamont French at 250-880-0909 or email lamontfrench@shaw.ca.
Rona employees rally for colleague hit with cancer Edward Hill News staff
Peter Tennant can talk about his fight against cancer with a matter-of-fact shrug. But when it comes to thinking about how his co-workers have rallied to his side, his eyes fill with tears. Tennant, 59, who works in the lumber department at Rona in Langford, has battled leukemia for four years, and expected his latest round of chemotherapy to keep the illness at bay for a few years more. Unfortunately that treatment only lasted a short time — in April he was four shifts into his new job at Rona when the doctor gave him the bad news. His only hope is a stem cell transplant from his sister who lives in South Africa, an expensive undertaking. “I told Rona this is the situation and no one batted an eyelid. No one asked a question, they were just there to help,” Tennant said. “I’m very blessed.” Rona employee Debra Downton helped organize a fundraising effort involving
Rona stores from Victoria to Campbell River. Employees have put their hair and facial hair on the line if fundraising milestones are met. Scores of employees are willing to have their head shaved at $3,000 and $4,000. One employee is willing to shave off his 1970s-era beard at $5,000. One female is willing to sacrifice her hair at $8,000. The district manager will go bald at $10,000. So far they’re at $2,300. “I’ll be the only one around with hair,” Tennant joked. “For me it’s been a humbling experience. The people I’ve met have been so good to me,” he said. “The people at Rona are so open and wonderful.” “We are a family here,” Downton added. “Getting Ronas up-Island raises the bar for the amount of funds. We are trying to do as much as we can. Everybody is trying to get to that goal of shaving heads.” The money will help Tennant fly his sister from South Africa to Vancouver and house her for a month. Tennant said he’ll need to live in Vancouver for at least a few
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Langford Rona employee Debra Downton has helped organize a Vancouver Islandwide fundraising effort for Peter Tennant, a fellow employee hit with leukemia. months and be off work for almost a year. “There are hidden costs to cancer. The medical system is absolutely wonderful, but some things are not covered,” Tennant said. “I’ve been in Canada 11 years, and I’m thankful I didn’t get cancer in South Africa.” Fundraising by Tennant’s colleagues eases what is an enormous amount of
financial and emotional stress on his life. “I’m fine, I’m the one in the war. It’s very hard on my wife,” he said. “All we can say is somehow we’ll survive, we’ll make it work somehow.” Rona in Langford and other stores on Vancouver Island are collecting donations for Tennant. Fundraising events are planned for September.
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“My great grandma used to sell clams to the Buxton family,” Thomas said, referring to the family of Sgt. Percy Buxton who lived at the fort in the 1920s. Bryce meanwhile has a booth near the site entrance Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, where she invites people to learn about camas and other traditional foods that used to grow on the site before invasive plants, such as Scotch broom and spurge-laurel, were introduced. “When people walk around here, they’re seeing less than five per cent of the original ecosystem,” she said, flipping through a book of plant photos she compiled to give people a sense of what used to grow amid the Garry oak trees. Twice per day she leads walks through the forested areas on the site to teach people how to identify edible plants and trees. She tells stories learned from her elders to explain why certain foods can be found in the area. Some tales feature transformers who turned greedy people to stone, leaving them to spend eternity protecting the very thing they tried to keep for themselves. “I’ll talk to a hundred people in a day. People are very interested in food and the environment,” Bryce said. “This is a way to engage them and tell them about our culture and let them know (First Nations people) are still around. We live just down the street.” The Lekwungen program will continue until mid-September. news@goldstreamgazette.com
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Early risers secure recreation slots Charla Huber News staff
Colette Snowden was on her computer at dawn, waiting to sign up her five-year-old daughter in swimming lessons. The website wasn’t letting her log on, so she hopped in the car and arrived at the West Shore recreation centre by 5:30 a.m. to register in person. There were already six people in line. “I grabbed a coffee and went down there,” said Snowden, who lives in Colwood. “Last time I went down there to register too, then I know I can get what I want.” West Shore Parks and Recreation has three main registrations per year, all which start at 6 a.m. and are quickly overwhelmed with parents eager to sign their children into swimming, ice skating or a myriad of activity programs. For new parents, the process can be an intimidating rite-ofpassage. “Some of the programs are full at 6:03 a.m.,” said Corey Burtini, administrative coordinator at the rec centre. “It keeps you on your toes.” Most registrations take place online, but recreation staff fielded hundreds of phone calls and a steady stream of
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Colette Snowden was up before dawn last week to make sure her five-year-old daughter Sam got swimming lessons at West Shore Parks and Recreation. The rec centre signed up 2,500 clients for fall programs. people throughout Aug. 18. By 3:30 p.m., staff had just finished returning nearly 200 phone messages regarding fall program registration. “Every time I would clear the mailbox it would say ‘your mailbox is empty,’ then when I would pick up the receiver it would say, ‘you have several messages,’” said Bobbi Neal, community development coordinator at West Shore recreation.
In a single day, the rec centre signed up 1,665 children and adults for fall programs. Including after-school care, registration has logged 2,500 clients, up from 1,800 in 2010. “Within the first two hours the online registration was up 28 per cent,” Burtini noted. The most popular programs are preschool-aged swimming and skating lessons, a reflection of the growing population of young families on the West
Shore. Programs and lessons for school-aged children also fill up quickly. To ease stress during the first day of registration, Burtini suggests people talk to a receptionist at the rec centre and set up an online account, which must be done by a staff member. “We don’t allow people to make their own accounts because our database would be overloaded,” she said. Before registering in person or on the phone, Burtini said the process goes smoother if parents research and know what programs their children want ahead of time. Further easing the hectic fall registration, this year the recreation centre had after-school care sign up in June, instead of August alongside all the other programs. In June, parents were lined up at 4 a.m. for one of 45 coveted spots in afterschool care. “After-school care registration takes 20 to 30 minutes and signing up for yellow sea horse (swimming lessons) takes three minutes,” Burtini said. “You can see the level of frustration when someone wants to sign up for lessons and are behind two people (registering for child care).” reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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Prime Minister seeks Ancient Forest Alliance champion volunteers offers inside look at Royal Roads forest They're the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our communities better places to live, and they often do it without receiving any sort of recognition. They're volunteers, and a new set of awards has been created to honour the best of the best. The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards were created this year to acknowledge the contributions of volunteers, local businesses and not-for-profit organizations who have improved the well-being of families and their communities. Nominations are now open for the inaugural awards. So if you know a volunteer, innovative not-for-profit group or local business that has positively impacted your community, now is the time to put them in the spotlight. The nominees must
have done work which addresses social challenges in their community. Political and public advocacy work are excluded. Award winners will receive a medal, a pin and a congratulatory letter from the prime minister and will be recognized at an award ceremony this winter. Recipients will be broken down into regional and national categories. Regional winners will be able to choose a not-for-profit organization to receive a $5,000 grant. National recipients can identify a not-for-profit group for a $10,000 grant. The deadline for nominations is midnight (EDT) on Sept. 9. Nominations submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than the deadline. For more information call 1-877-825-0434 or send an email to info-pmva@hrsdc.gc.ca.
The environmental group that made Port Renfrew’s Avatar Grove famous across Canada is offering a walking tour of the forest at Royal Roads University as part of a fundraising effort. The Ancient Forest Alliance founders Ken Wu and TJ Watt are offering a by-donation nature hike of the rare Coastal Douglas Fir ecosystem on the campus, a small portion of which is original old-growth. Victoria Natural History Society president
Darren Copley and Royal BC Museum collections manager Claudia Copley will also be on hand to discuss the flora and fauna of the 565-acre property, which holds the second largest Douglas fir tree in Greater Victoria. The tour runs from the Cedar building, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. Park near the Mews Conference Centre. See www.ancientforestalliance.org or email info@ancientforestalliance.org.
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Rental vacancy rates edge up Students on the hunt for housing this fall might have a little easier time finding an apartment than before.“The past couple of years we’ve seen vacancy rates a little higher than they have been over the past four or five years,” said Travis Archibald, senior market analyst for the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “They’re still quite low compared to other major centres across the country. There’s still strong demand for rental accommodation in Victoria.” Total apartment vacancy rose 0.1 per cent from 1.4 to 1.5 between the fall of 2009 and 2010. “When prices adjusted and mortgage rates were so low, we saw a lot of people make the move from renting to purchasing, so that freed up some of the rental stock,” Archibald added. The average cost of one and two bedroom apartments in Greater Victoria are $796 and $1,024, respectively.
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here is more to the return of the Western Hockey League than Victoria welcoming another sports franchise into its folds. The Royals have a chance to become a touchstone for citizens of this city, no matter how far they find themselves from Greater Victoria. Unlike the Salmon Kings, who toiled in the pro hockey underworld that is the ECHL, Victoria’s WHL club is part of a storied league that in many ways is interwoven into the fabric of many cities across the country. This is even more true than it was for the former WHL Cougars, who called Victoria home from 1971 to 1994. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL), an umbrella organization for the WHL and its counterparts the Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, is a magnitude more sophisticated than it was two decades ago. Songs have been written about the Wheat Kings. Sault Ste. Marie still makes hay from the fact Wayne Gretzky played one spectacular season there and Rimouski Oceanic jerseys with Sidney Crosby’s name still sell well across the continent. Being connected to the CHL is what separates the nascent Royals from so many of the other legendary sports clubs that call Victoria home. Fans rightfully love local institutions such as lacrosse’s Shamrocks and rugby’s James Bay Athletic Association. We also have our share of individuals who have gone on to represent our region at the highest level of amateur and professional sport, not to mention the world of entertainment. But, given time, a team playing in the WHL has an opportunity that is simply not available to any other club. Major junior hockey is one of the few organizations that is represented in most major communities from the Pacific to Atlantic oceans. Because of that, individual teams can enter the national consciousness. But first, for the Royals to truly become a symbol of our community, this season needs to be the first of many — not just a temporary fling. Of course, if the team wants to speed the process of ingratiating itself with Victorians, they can do something the Salmon Kings struggled with — win games. We look forward to seeing them try. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette 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, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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When I listened to Layton ears ago during a job address the nation in his speeches, I interview I was asked who admired his dedication to his cause inspires me. I was 16 years and his optimism. old and answered “Martin Luther It was his attitude that I admired. King Jr.” When the sandwich shop Even in his last letter to owner asked me why, I the people, that was very told him that King stood evident. up for what he believed “My friends, love is in and wasn’t afraid to do better than anger. Hope is so, even though he knew better than fear. Optimism people wouldn’t agree is better than despair. So with him. let us be loving, hopeful Later I was talking to and optimistic. And we’ll my friends about the change the world,” he interview and they told wrote. me I had made a mistake When I was covering and should have said my the federal election back mother inspired me. I got Charla Huber in May, I got goosebumps the job anyway. Written in Ink watching the NDP take I have always loved 58 seats in Quebec. hearing people’s life When the NDP became the Official stories, I guess that’s why I ended Opposition, I felt so proud for up becoming a journalist. the NDP and Layton. I knew I was I never pass up the opportunity witnessing history in the making. to read a memoir or watch a I was covering a Liberal candidate documentary on someone’s life. My and couldn’t help but clap to the TV favourite part of the job is going to screen when I watched the numbers someone’s house and listening to come in. them talk about the successes and For many years I have heard challenges in their life. people talk about how the NDP There are people whose lives would never reach that status, but it have inspired me from afar, such did. Layton believed it, and I am so as the innovative Henry Ford and happy he was able to see his party fearless interview crafter Barbara make such an accomplishment Walters. There are also people before he passed away. within the community I live and Whether we choose to vote for work in who inspire me as well. the NDP or not, Layton’s dedication When I woke up to the news of can be admired by all. Jack Layton’s passing on Monday I love watching passionate people morning, I was deeply saddened. work in their fields. I find it inspiring It felt rather symbolic that it was to see people with such drive and pouring rain, after numerous days dedication. When I see someone of hot sun.
who is successful, devoted and wellliked, I look at their strengths and qualities and hope to find that in myself. In learning about Layton’s political career, and hearing he made his start as a city councillor, I began to think about the dozens of councillors in Greater Victoria. That got me thinking about what amazing things they might accomplish one day, and also the things they already have. In November we will re-elect some councillors and give others a new start in municipal politics. As part of my job I go to council meetings and watch mayors and councillors in action. I have been able to learn a lot about politics, procedure and process. Change doesn’t happen overnight. Even when politicians have a desire to make things better, it often takes a long time. When I see councillors making decisions and voting on matters, I always admire those who make their decisions based on what the community has told them it wants, as opposed to the individual opinion of the councillor. From his years of service to his community and nation, Layton will be remembered. Maybe it’s time we look at our local politicians and appreciate their passion, drive and optimism before it’s too late. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com —Charla Huber is a reporter with the Goldstream News Gazette.
‘I got goosebumps watching the NDP take 58 seats in Quebec.’
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Good habits for going back to school play, to learn and grow with the opportunities before them. That’s how it works. So first of all, don’t underestimate the difference you are already making. But since you asked for some tips, here are a few additional suggestions that support school success. 1. Let your children know that their learning ll children have and success in school basic needs that are paramount to them are the foundaand to you — it is part of tion for their success a pathway to the future at school — and in life. Paul Beckow they will create for themselves. Every child needs Let’s Talk Communicate that secure routines, school is not only an exciting and basic care, good nutrition, plenty valued opportunity, but also their of sleep. Every child needs to responsibility. School is their job. experience physical safety, the “Mom and dad have their jobs freedom from excessive fears — the responsibilities they attend or anxiety. Every child requires to each day. School is yours. Your emotional security, with a sense job is to participate and play fully, of belonging and personal self do your very best and learn all worth. you can.” When these needs are consis2. Establish routines at home tently met, children are free to Dear Paul, Summer is over and our three children are returning to grade school. Everyone is pretty excited around here. What specifically would you recommend I do as a parent to support my kids’ success at school? Mom of three
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that support school and become natural habits. You support your child when you introduce structure around their school responsibilities in your home. Routines and order give your child a foundation to be organized and responsible. This can be done in many ways. Set up a quiet consistent homework time after dinner. Keep it fun. Start with a short 15 minutes. A routine that regularly happens “before the television goes on or computer games begin.” Locate, with your child, the place they can do school work. Make this area comfortable. Have a place in your home where their school books and materials are kept. “This is where we post the school notes. This is where the back pack goes.” Put up a school calendar so the family can track events and talk about them. Mark library due dates. This modelling teaches your children ways to organize their responsibilities at school.
Clearly, it is much easier to introduce these kinds of habits and routines early in their school experience rather than later. 3. Create a sense of partnership with your child’s teacher. It makes a difference to personally know, value and support your child’s teacher. Throughout the year, his or her teacher will have learning and developmental objectives for your child. Find out what these are and what you can do at home to support them. Together you identify mutual goals. Your child’s teacher is an expert on developmental stages and learning tasks for children your child’s age. You are an expert on your child, so work together. Your relationship with their teacher and your feedback to them is a fundamental part of their school success. Moreover, if you have the time, see if you can involve yourself with, or contribute to, the school classroom, specific projects, or
the school community. Model for your children the expression of your knowing, positive regard and appreciation for their teachers. 4. You support your children to succeed in school when you express and model a passion for the joy of learning. Bring your interest, your curiosity, your questions, to the projects and activities your child is undertaking at school. Find ways to invite your children to share their new information and skills with you. Have a place in your home to display their work. It is the curiosity and enthusiasm for learning (not simply “getting their homework done”) that drives learning success. I hope these suggestions support you and your children to have their best school year ever. pbeckowletstalk@shaw.ca —Paul Beckow is an individual, marriage and family therapist on the West Shore. See www.paulbeckow.com.
LETTERS Return of ‘royal’ a good move for Forces Re: ‘Royal’ restored to navy, air force, News, Aug. 19, 2011. I was delighted to note the return of the proper title to our navy. I was a member for more than 38 years and suffered through the grinding years of unification which was seemingly ordered to gratify the ambitions of a failed politician who wanted to be prime minister. I have a friend who told me that he was present when our prime minister at the time, Lester Pearson, said that if one more senior officer spoke out publicly against the outlandish concept, he would cancel the whole boondoggle. It is indeed sad when traditions and
customs are unceremoniously dumped for spurious reasons. Let time change some things slowly as our society evolves but think carefully of unsuspected consequences. There will be some who quibble at the restoration of the “royal” but what do they think about the 138 royal organizations (according to Wikipedia) which exist or have existed in Canada? Bet some of them even golf or go yachting at a “royal” club. William Hughes Victoria
Hydro could do better than smart meters Re: Playing Monopoly with BC Hydro, B.C. Views, Aug. 17, 2011.
Tom Fletcher makes many good points in his column. One place where his usual skepticism missed an opportunity is the smart meter plan. Once the political decision was made to eliminate time-of-day rates, smart meters stopped making any sense. There is nothing that the meters do that cannot be accomplished by far fewer meters. An alternate system which uses one smart meter for every 30 homes (some number — could be more, could be less) compares very well with the one-smart-meter-percustomer design. On initial cost, having 30 times fewer meters reduces the up-front cost by a factor of 30. With this much lower initial cost, how are the proposed benefits affected?
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Let’s review those benefits, as outlined in the BC Hydro business case. First: stolen power (namely growops). Individual meters do not help here directly. The meters do not say someone in this house is stealing power. It is only by adding up a bunch of meters and comparing to the power entering an area that they can detect loss. But they don’t need to do this in real time. Comparing the 30 home readings to the monthly bills will do the job just as well. Second: internal energy savings. By having more information about exactly where energy is used, BC Hydro can improve their network efficiency. Again, knowledge of individual home power usage is not the issue, since the swings are small. They would have to aggregate on an areabasis anyway. Third: meter reading. There are 400 meter readers in the province. Meter reading over 20 years is expected to cost millions. Fourth: customer usage changes. People move high-usage activity to off peak time. Gains here are arguable, but with timeof-day pricing now no longer an option, customer usage changes might have happened at this level. By mandating more efficient electrical devices many of these savings can be achieved without a meter. Annual power consumption stickers should be required once again on all electrical devices. Why were they removed?
The dream of a super-efficient green province, a dream that made sense during the power brown outs in California and rapidly increasing energy prices, has lost its justification in an era of cheap natural gas for local power generation. A vestige of the dream lives on with the smart meter program. Brent Beach Saanich
Health admission missing from Sterk letter Re: BC Hydro needs to change course, Letters, Aug. 10, 2011. Jane Sterk presents many plausible reasons why the Green Party is opposed to the installation of smart meters. But she needs to say one thing more — she needs to tell us that there is not sufficient evidence to suggest that the smart meters are a danger to our health. She needs to do that. Many of us are truly concerned about global warming, and we do not want to end up handing out helium balloons filled with hope to forestall its approach. Andy Mulcahy Victoria
Electrical use could rise with smart meters We are like sheep waiting to be fleeced, as BC Hydro installs its smart meters in
They may need to update their meters, but it is not necessary to do it wirelessly. The ITRON meters can be wired, as stated in the patent by the makers. Fletcher also needs to understand that people are worried because some of them are showing EMF sensitivities now, such as tingling in the hands and arms, constant ringing in the ears and hearing humming or high-pitched sounds constantly. Many are experiencing difficulty sleeping and higher levels of anxiety. Fletcher himself is not immune to these effects, as much as he wants to ridicule them with the words “tiny tinfoil-hat” movement. This is a serious question: Will our technology do us more harm than good? Patricia Irwin Victoria
Victoria this month. Thousands of people in Ontario and California complain that smart meters doubled or tripled their electrical usage. Smart meters use energy, and we have to pay for it. How is that smart? Especially since Hydro is paying over $90 million for them. Premier Christy Clark, please take note: Families don’t want to be fleeced. We are happy with our dumb old hydro meters that do the job, won’t cost the province a billion dollars, and don’t cost customers more money. Grace Wyatt Victoria
Green about-face a result of hearing voters Re: Green Party gets lost in the static, B.C. Views, Aug. 3, 2011. Tom Fletcher is missing the point in his attack against the Green Party. He doesn’t seem to understand that people are worried they are not getting the facts. Elizabeth May and Jane Sterk are acting responsibly. They are responding in accordance with public feedback. This is what politicians must learn to do. It just appears that the Green Party is more responsive. BC Hydro has given us one set of facts, and not the whole truth. When they say radiation exposure is equal to 30 minutes on a cellphone it is very misleading. Smart meter radiation is whole body exposure, not just into the brain.
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Twelve-year-old delivers baby brother Renee Andor
“You wiggle the baby out, put the baby down, you clamp the cord, you cut the cord, you bring the blanket, and you wrap the baby up and give the baby to mom.”
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Twelve-year-old Gaelan Edwards delivered his baby brother all by himself last weekend. Danielle Edwards woke up with labour pains at about 2:15 a.m. at her home in Campbell River on Aug. 20. She rolled over onto her back and realized the baby was crowning, so she called for her eldest son, Gaelan, to come and help her. Gaelan proceeded to deliver the baby based on knowledge gained from watching informational television shows. “Just do it like on the doctor shows,” said Gaelan when asked what was going on his mind in the 15 to 30 minutes it took to deliver his baby brother Kaynan. “You wiggle the baby out, put the baby down, you clamp the cord, you cut the cord, you bring the blanket, and you wrap the baby up and give the baby to mom,” said Gaelan matter-offactly. Kaynan is Danielle’s fifth child, and she was two days overdue
Twelve-year-old Gaelan Edwards holds his baby brother, Kaynan, as he sits beside his proud mother, Danielle. Gaelan delivered Kaynan on this bed at about 2:15 a.m. Saturday when Danielle woke suddenly as the baby was about to crown. Renee Andor/Black Press
when she went into labour. Although she has a good relationship with the baby’s father, Ken Strong — who now shares three children with Danielle, and moved to Campbell River when Danielle did about two months ago to be close by — they are not romantically involved and live separately.
She was home alone with her four children when she woke up with labour pains. Telling Gaelan to grab the baby by the shoulders as it came out was all she could muster while in pain. “I couldn’t have done it without him. It was phenomenal,” she added. “What if I pushed the baby out and my blankets had
been bunched? What if I broke his neck, you know, like what if?” Gaelan knew how to support the baby’s head and neck properly during delivery from watching Discovery Channel and TLC. After Kaynan was born, Gaelan even found a bag clamp to use on the umbilical cord, then cut it and helped remove the placenta.
–Gaelan Edwards, 12
When all immediate duties were complete Gaelan called Danielle’s friend who took her and her new baby to the hospital. Strong is proud as well, adding he doesn’t know if he could have done what Gaelan did. “I would have probably hit the floor or something,” Strong said. “I’m very proud of him. He’s my hero, and I told him that.” Although he had no plans to become a doctor before his heroic act, Gaelan said he is now considering the profession. “After it happened I was like ‘if I can do this at 12 I think I can do it when I’m 21.’” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Hot ticket: The Wailin’ Jennys, Alix Goolden Hall, Sept. 18
The Winnipeg-based trio bring their sweet vocal sounds and folk rhythms to town for a concert inside the former church at 907 Pandora St. Tickets are $25 at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records and at the door.
Theatre scene alive and well in Victoria Expanded offerings by one company indirectly helps others Sam Van Schie News staff
Just three years ago, there was nowhere to see professional classical theatre in Victoria. That’s when Brian Richmond, a longtime theatre producer and director, founded Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. The company started by mounting three classics in the summer of 2008. In the seasons that followed, it added an annual Christmas reading, then a fourth summer show, and now, for its 2011-2012 season, there’s an ambitious fall show planned. “We’re going to try to fill the Royal Theatre,” Richmond said. “It will be a test for us, and for theatre in Victoria, to see what we can support.” The largest theatre in Victoria, the Royal is twice the size of Blue Bridge’s regular 700seat venue, the McPherson Playhouse. And it’s where Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story will run for three shows in two days, Nov. 15 and 16. It’ll be presented by Blue Bridge, but produced by Vancouver’s Art Club Theatre
Zachary Stevenson and Elena Juatco star in Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. The show will be staged in Victoria in November. Photo by David Cooper
through a new partnership between the two companies. “We’ll see how it goes and if we can continue bringing big shows here,” Richmond said. If Blue Bridge’s last season – it wrapped up this month with a two-week run of Paul Ledoux and David Young’s Fire – is any indication, audiences are keen to see its productions. Ticket sales jumped 35 per cent over the
previous year, with 12,000 seats sold. “I think there’s a real hunger for classic theatre in Victoria that hasn’t been filled for a long time,” Richmond said. The last company to focus on the classics was the New Bastion theatre, which folded in 1993. Keith Digby was artistic director of Bastion Theatre for six years and has been with Langham Court Theatre for nearly a decade. A keen theatre observer, he’s
impressed by Blue Bridge’s early success. “To start a new theatre company, especially a professional company, these days is an act of faith and courage,” he said. “Victoria is not a huge market to work in, but there’s a lot of support for theatre here.” He’s not worried about another company cutting into Langham Court’s audience base. “Theatre breeds theatre, we build off each other’s success,” Digby said, noting that Langham Court, going into its 83rd season, already runs at 80 per cent capacity in its 170-seat theatre with six shows per year. The situation is much the same at the Belfry Theatre, where publicist Mark Dusseault has had to squelch rumors that the 300-seat theatre is always sold out. “People think they can never get a seat here, which isn’t true,” he said. “It gets quite full, but there’s usually still seats available.” As for the number of shows the company offers: four mainstage shows, one or two summer shows and the SPARK festival – it’s always either in rehearsals or running a show. “To do any more, we’d need more months in the year.” Blue Bridge is hoping to get to that point, eventually. “People are still just getting to know us,” Richmond said. “We’re building up slowly and seeing where we can go.” news@goldstreamgazette.com
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The first in a series of concerts celebrating Esquimalt’s centenary will happen Sept. 25 at St. Paul’s Historic Naval and Garrison Church. The event, featuring Gwen Thompson on violin and Tristan Rhodes playing the organ, is the inaugural concert in the Esquimalt Centennial Concert Series, honouring the township’s 100th birthday in 2012. The show is organized by the non-profit Friends of St. Paul’s Church. The church is at 1379 Esquimalt Rd. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., music starts at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Tickets for the inaugural concert are $30 for adults, while students are free. All proceeds benefit the church’s organ restoration fund. Tickets are available at the door, by calling 250-598-1687 or emailing rrweb@shaw.ca.
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The developers of a new form of musical storytelling are releasing an album this Sunday (Aug. 28). Music Corner, a blend of acting, stories, games and orchestral music, present their debut disc Aesop’s Animals at 2 p.m. at the White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock St. in James Bay. Admission is free and includes performances by Music Corner, an instrument petting zoo with the artists, a presentation by Adrian Dolan (the album’s producer), and refreshments.
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Pickin n’ Shtick Well-travelled comedian/musician Tony Molesworth brings his banjo-heavy show to the Victoria Fringe Festival, with five more performances at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Wood Hall. Visit www.victoriafringe.com for times and a full schedule of the festival, which ends Sept. 4.
Gallery at the Mac presents “Transmutation,” a series of works that includes, among other pieces, mixed media on gunny sacks. Art by James (Chang Fu) Liu, Alice Huang, Laine Longton, Hannah (Kai-Wen) Tseng and Lien Chang is on display now through Oct. 31 in the upper and lower lobby of the McPherson Playhouse, corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue. The exhibit is open for public viewing during theatre performances and by appointment. editor@oakbaynews.com
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owntown, the University of Victoria’s recently renovated Legacy Art Gallery has re-opened with more exhibition space and facilities for learning, teaching and research. First on display in the new space is Convergence/ Divergence: Landscape and Identity on the West Coast, featuring works of some of the area’s best-known artists including Emily Carr, Rande Cook, Donald Harvey, E. J. Hughes, Max Maynard, Marianne Nicolson, Toni Onley and Norman Yates. Through a selection of prints, drawings, sculpture, paintings and mixed media works, the exhibit explores how artists on the West Coast, both settler and First Nations, respond to the West Coast landscape as a means of expressing identity. The works selected highlight contrasting artistic approaches and ways of relating to local landscapes, illustrating both First Nations’ and settlers’ complex relationships to the places they live. Don’t miss this last chance to see the 15th annual Canadian Glass Show at West End Gallery, where new pieces have been arriving throughout the summer. From fun, whimsical pieces to dramatic works of art, find pieces that appeal to a variety of aethetics and settings – on exhibit through September. WEST END GALLERY: Andrea Ripley, Cupcakes and Stand
On View Street, Madrona Gallery welcomes Crescendo: Frances Baskerville and Jeanne Campbell, opening Aug. 27 and continuing through Sept. 8. The exhibition and sale of new works from the two Victoria artists includes Baskerville’s intimate moments in dance and Campbell’s abstract compositions inspired by music. “A sense of unity is achieved through the counter point between the figurative and abstract imagery and is heightened through the visual rhythm of brushstrokes and colour found in both artists’ work.” Join the gallery for an opening reception with the artists Aug. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. In the Humboldt Valley, Winchester Galleries hosts Now’s the Time, featuring work by Peter Daglish – “paintings, drawings and prints” focusing on aspects of ‘city life’ with its countless scenarios witnessed in restaurants and bars.” Currently living and working in London, England, Daglish taught at the University of Victoria 1969-71.
ECLECTIC: Donna Ion, Autumn Forest
In Fernwood, the Collective Works Gallery presents Al Williams’ Continued Encounters through Sept. 1, exploring “the evolution of images inspired by previous paintings,” while in nearby Oak Bay through Aug. 31, Red Art Gallery presents Friends and Other Funny Folks, a group show featuring a host of memorable and interesting characters – besides the artists themselves, who incude Leonard Butt; Marion Evamy; Genevieve Pfeiffer; Eleanor Lowden Pidgeon and Carollyne Yardley. Enjoy more than 30 paintings and sculptures by this group of talented and award-winning artists. Also on the Avenue, Avenue Gallery opens Go Big or Go Home, an exhibition featuring over-sized paintings by 10 of the gallery painters – Adelle Andrew, Ron
Elphinstone, David Graff, Mark Heine, Michael den Hertog, Brent Lynch, Catherine Moffat, Renato Muccillo, Blu Smith and Russ Willms. Join the gallery for the show opening Sept. 18 at noon, with a reception for all of the artists until 3 p.m. Eclectic presents Forest Patterns by Donna Ion, “an abstract interpretive view of our forests and grasslands,” Aug. 30 to Oct. 1. Join the gallery for an opening reception Sept. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. At the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, this is the last weekend to take in the Summer Small Works Show and Sale, featuring original artwork in small format from some of the Island’s finest artists. Hung salon style in the historic Massey Gallery, this favourite event showcases more than 100 works of art for $200 to $400 each. In Saanich, Goward House presents an art show and sale by Lee Lowther Kergin, Sept. 2 to 28, Join the Cadboro Bay gallery for an opening reception with the artist on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. while in Cordova Bay, at the Gallery at Mattick’s Farm, September brings mixed media artist Carmen Mongeau.
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Builder helps raise funds for church Local builder Mike Miller, of Abstract Developments, has gathered support from Victoria’s building community to help restore St. John the Divine church, one of the city’s most valuable and historically significant buildings. When the 150-year-old heritage church was in dire need of a new roof, Miller appealed to his industry to contribute, and over the course of a one-hour fundraiser, raised more than $13,000 for the church’s Aspire Campaign. “St. John the Divine is a treasured part of the city,� Miller says, “and I’m honoured to be involved in helping to ensure its continued presence.� The continued success of St. John is essential not only for its aesthetic value, but also for all it contributes to the community,
Aspire Campaign co-chair Bea Holland (left) with Mike Miller, supporter of the building’s new roof campaign. says Miller, whose restoration work has included a painstaking, 18-month recreation of The Griffith – a stately 1910 Tudor Revival house – which earned two 2009 Gold CARE Awards and a Heritage designation from
the District of Oak Bay. Other community causes supported by Abstract Developments include the Power To Be Society, Vancouver Island Blues Bash and Victoria Women’s Transition House Society.
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Mom and baby tilling the soil: The Sooke Community Garden is an example of a partnership between a community group and a municipal government that will be discussed at this year’s Conservation Connection Forum. The Sooke Community Garden received $13,000 from the Victoria Foundation. Participants at a past Conservation Connection Forum network explore displays featuring the work of some of the 100-plus environmental groups in Greater Victoria.
75 years of enriching the community 2011 marks the 75th anniversary of the Victoria Foundation. To celebrate the foundation’s contributions to the community – and those of her late husband, the former Lieutenant Governor Bob Rogers – a donor-advised grant created by the late Jane Rogers supported the composition of an orchestral work by Victoria-based composer Anthony Genge. The Victoria Symphony will debut this gift on Sept. 12, the opening night of the 2011/2012 season. For tickets, call 250 385-6515 or see www.victoriasymphony.ca victoriafoundation.bc.ca
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Deborah Craw remembers her first time viewing the train station in Victoria. Craw was used to working in bigger stations in larger cities across Canada, and the size of the little building at the foot of the Johnson Street Bridge took her by surprise. “I thought it was actually a public washroom,” she said. That was 20 years ago. Craw worked her last day on the job, as senior agent, on Aug. 15 after 36 years of full-time employment with VIA Rail. She spent the day shredding paper and boxing up papers for the archives. On Aug. 9 she was notified by her employer she was laid off indefinitely as the station would shut down to the public Aug. 12, and permanently on Aug. 15, when the building’s lease expired with the city. She made an emotional appeal to delay her prebooked holiday, starting Aug. 11, in order to help close the little building down during its last days. “I cried my little eyes out. We were always prepared for this day, in view of the politics and the number of times the axe has been on my neck … but I just didn’t think it would end quite like this,” she said. “It came rather abruptly.” Now 54 years old, Craw said she’s had a fabulous career with VIA, working in almost every major city during world-class events such as Expo 86 in Vancouver, the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, and the Commonwealth Games in Victoria in 1994. “I loved it,” she said. “I was just always in the right place for me at the right time.” The adjustment to a smaller centre in Victoria came with different benefits. “I looked at it as a challenge to get people to take the train,” she said, adding she did marketing presentations at seniors centres and schools. “It was being sort of a chief cook and bottle washer … you’re the face of VIA. You’re the com-
plaint department, the sales department, you’re everything.” Since the E&N rail line shut in April due to the poor condition of the track, sales at the station have been “very, very slow,” Craw said. She continued to sell Canada-rail passes and bus tickets up Island, until VIA rail ended the temporary service Aug. 7. On Aug. 16, her first day off the job, she travelled to Bowen Island to visit her brother “to get over the emotion.” If the rail line restarts, and the Island Corridor Foundation open a new station, she will consider taking her old job back. “We’ll see,” she said. “I’m telling myself I’m on vacation.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
Deborah Craw, a VIA Rail senior sales agent who has worked for the company 36 years, 20 in Victoria, stands outside the closed train station on Pandora Avenue. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
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The province is hiring and training 36 new auxiliary sheriffs in a move expected to help avoid further trial delays from insufficient courtroom security. It represents a net increase of 30 sheriffs over and above the government’s commitment in June to restore the hours of auxiliary sheriffs that had been cut in May. This spring’s reductions, equivalent to the loss of 34 fulltime positions, and coupled with a shift to a system of roving on-call sheriffs, prompted several judges to raise security concerns and postpone trials.
Acting Attorney-General Shirley Bond said the new recruits should be on the job by December and will “help minimize the risk of court delays resulting from staff shortages going forward.” Sheriffs’ union spokesman Dean Purdy applauded the increase. “This is a move in the right direction,” he said. “It will help to ease the pain in the court system.” But Purdy estimated B.C. will still remain 70 to 100 sheriffs short of the number it had roughly three years ago, before their ranks were reduced through attrition. Provincial officials contend
the gap will be less than half as big as the union claims. Purdy said sheriffs wages top out at $54,000 a year and many leave for higher-paying law enforcement jobs with the RCMP or transit police in Metro Vancouver. Fifteen of the new recruits will serve in the Lower Mainland. Greater Victoria will get five and Prince George and Kelowna both get three; Fort St. John and Nanaimo each get two; Smithers, Cranbrook and Campbell River get one each. Bond said the government plans to recruit a second group of new sheriffs starting in January. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
Saanich teen hits 163 km/h A young driver who still needs the novice ‘N’ magnet displayed whenever he drives, was clocked travelling 163 kilometres per hour in an 80 km/h zone Tuesday morning. Around 1:30 a.m., the 18-yearold was travelling southbound toward McKenzie Avenue, where a Saanich police officer
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collision is greatly reduced to fractions of seconds,” says Sgt. Dean Jantzen. The Saanich teen’s mom’s car — a 1993 Lexus — was impounded. The driver was issued a $483 excessive speeding ticket and his parents had to come pick him up. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Home arena a big boost Travis Paterson News staff
Royals players put the move behind them as main training camp opens Monday Travis Paterson News staff
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he scene is the second period of game 1 of the Western Hockey League first-round playoff series between the sixthplace Chilliwack Bruins and third-place Spokane Chiefs on March 25. The score is 1-1. Bruins centre’ Kevin Sundher breaks down the right wing on a 2-on-1 with left winger Jamie Crooks. Sundher cuts left around sliding Chiefs’ defender Tanner Mort and makes a perfect pass for an easy tap-in by Crooks, giving the Bruins a 2-1 lead. Premature maybe, but the Bruins were in control of the series. The Chiefs eventually came back to win that March 25 game in overtime, 3-2, and pushed the Bruins out in five games. As the Victoria Royals open main camp on Monday (Aug. 29) all the hype and excitement of their 2011-12 debut will slowly give way to the fact this is not a new team. It’s a team with a returning core of players who are bringing preexisting, nasty rivalries against the Vancouver Giants, Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets. It’s a team that ended the 2010-11 regular season and playoffs knowing their time in Chilliwack was up, but is shunning the idea there’s any baggage from the move. “It was a shock but it wasn’t
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Ryan O’Byrne of the Colorado Avalanche explains an exercise to the Royals with Robin Soudek, centre front, and Emerson Hrynyk, right front. Justin Courtnall (standing at back) of Boston University and other NCAA, AHL and ECHL players skated with the Royals main group in anticipation of the upcoming hockey season. as hard on the boys (as one might think),” said forward Robin Soudek following a team skate at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Tuesday. After all, most players left their homes long ago to join the WHL. A former Edmonton Oil King, Soudek is a Czech import who scored 25 goals and 57 points for the Bruins last year. He said the leaked news of the team’s sale and relocation was harder for the city and the team’s billets. “We heard all the rumours but no one really knew what was going on. We thought it was one or two years away, not (one
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Two weeks prior to main camp a quartet of returning Victoria Royals were the first of their team to skate at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Of the many questions asked of them by local media, the most common was an easy one, seeking their reaction to the new barn. “Speechless,” said goalie Keith Hamilton. “Same rink (as rival Kelowna) but on steroids,” said forward Brendan Persely. “Probably the best facility in the league,” said forward Mike Forsyth. Think these guys are excited? Persely and Forsyth are returning Chilliwack Bruins, along with defenceman Zach Habscheid, who also partook in the league-mandated captain’s ice, in which management cannot interfere. The trio skated and took easy shots on Hamilton, the newly acquired netminder who came in a summer-trade from the Portland Winterhawks. Judging by the initial greeting, Royals fans will want to keep their eyes on Persley, a Kelowna product with a ton of personality. “(On the ice) I’m a grinder, looking to dig the puck out and make that nice pass, but it doesn’t happen (as much I’d like). “(Off the ice) I’ll be talking up the guys to try and keep everyone relaxed, especially at the beginning of the season,” he said. Persley is the first player since the team moved to Victoria to confirm that yes, the Royals’ biggest rivalries are with the Vancouver Giants and Kamloops Blazers. Geography may keep the Giants and Royals as rivals but their lack love for each other is preexisting. “(Sept. 24) is going to be an unreal home opener (against the Giants).” Persley also added that, out of loyalty to coach and general manager Mark Habscheid, a heated rivalry has taken hold with the Kelowna Rockets, the team Mark guided to the 2004 Memorial Cup. Players will continue to arrive and settle with their billets this week as the rookie draft wraps up Sunday (Aug. 28) and main camp runs Monday to Wednesday.
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Rebels suffer second blowout
Layritz only gain from world series appearance Team ended Canada’s seven-year losing streak Travis Paterson News staff
Heading into the 2011 Junior Softball World Series, Canada hadn’t won a game in seven years. Despite taking just one win in five games, the Layritz girls team (aged 13 and 14) can consider their trip to Kirkland, Wash., a success. “The goal going in was to win some games and end the streak and we did that,” said coach Paul Tucker. Adding to Canada’s world series story was the fact 10 of Layritz’ 13 players were first-years, while the majority of the teams were in their second year. Layrtiz ended the tourney with a bang on Saturday, edging the Netherlands 1-0 for ninth place. “We didn’t play our best over the tournament. We were competitive but some of the games we were (leading) before losing,” Tucker said. The Netherlands (1-4) were no slouch either, having beaten a very good Alaska (U.S. West) team
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Representing Canada, the Layritz junior softball team ended their Junior Softball World Series schedule with a 1-0 win over Netherlands’ champion EMEA Utrecht. in round robin play. Perhaps the team’s destiny was altered when the opening game on Aug. 14 was delayed overnight. Layritz was up 4-1 against the hosts Bellevue in the second inning before Bellevue came back and took a 6-4 lead. That was the score when the game was called due to darkness. It re-started on Monday with Bellevue winning 11-5. “It was a hard way to start the tournament,” Tucker said, adding there were other positives in the round robin losses. Layritz played strongly against eventual winners Michigan, keeping the game to a three-run deficit into the fifth inning before losing 9-2. sports@vicnews.com
Part of the process ■ About half of Layritz’ roster was on the Layritz girls team who went to the 2010 Little League softball (11-12) world series. ■ The tournament was an eye-opener for the eight Layritz girls going to Lambrick Park’s baseball academy this year. ■ Layritz consists of district players Christina Bourassa, Breanna Dunn, Mary Harding, Leah Johnson, Georgia Martin, Raven McKinney, Alex Patton, Allie Pellizzaro, Jenna Saulnier, Sydney Sparanese, Megan Thomson, Kaitlyn Tucker, Hailey Young.
The Westshore Rebels ran into a welloiled machine as they fell to the Okanagan Sun 49-7 on Saturday in Kelowna. Okanagan dominated both sides of the ball and the surge in their performance and confidence comes ahead of their match against the Vancouver Island Raiders this weekend. Westshore’s two losses are now at the hands of the Sun and the Raiders. The latter two undefeated teams (4-0) are clearly head and shoulders above the rest of the league with Westshore (2-2) sitting third. Receiver Vinnie Cannata caught the only touchdown for the Rebels from quaterback Cat Todorvich, which Quinn Van Gylswyck converted. The Rebels host the Kamloops Broncos, Saturday (Aug. 27), 4 p.m. at Bear Mountain Stadium. sports@vicnews.com - With files from Warren Henderson
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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF AFC announce Nov. 12 for event No. 7
The Island’s only professional mixed martial arts organization, the Armageddon Fighting Championship announced the date of its seventh event. Fighters for AFC No. 7 are yet to be determined but the AFC has announced Nov. 12 at Bear Mountain Arena as the date. The AFC wowed fans on June 18 with UFC fighter Jon Salter and soon-to-be UFC fighter Robert Drysdale each winning their respective matches.
Spots open for Victoria Athletics golf tourney
The Victoria Athletic Association is hosting a shotgun golf tournament fundraiser at Ardmore Golf Course, 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. Victoria Athletics is an independent senior sports organization supporting amateur teams in local leagues including roller hockey, soccer, fastball and cricket, among others. “Funding has slowly dwindled in all areas of amateur sports ... we have increased our fundraising efforts to include more events,” said association director Colleen Kelly. Some last minute spots are available. To register contact Del Christensen at 778-433-2099 or by email at cleats21@shaw.ca.
Oak Bay club adds girls to junior rugby season
This Sunday at Windsor Park the Castaway-Wanderers rugby club is hosting a gala day of youth registration. Registration begins at 10 a.m. in the Windsor Pavilion. Castaway-Wanderers’ mini rugby enters its tenth season for players aged seven to 12, grouped as under-nine, under-11 and under-13. Girls rugby is new to CW, for girls aged 13 to 16. Experienced women have been recruited to coach the new team. Fees include insurance, jersey, socks, shorts, mouthguard, water bottle and boot bag. Registration for U19, U17 and U15 players opens at 10:30 a.m. Touch rugby will take place throughout the morning and will conclude at 11:30 a.m. with hot dogs and juice Programs commence Sunday, Sept. 11. For more information contact Ian MacLean, 250-7211527.
Canada to face Aussie Barbarians in warm-up
The Canadian national rugby team is set to face the Australian Barbarians today (Aug. 26) in preparatrion for the Rugby World Cup beginning Sept. 9 in New Zealand. The Barbarian side includes some of the players on
Best of the Rest
Katelyn Hayward and Brendan Restall hold the B.C. flag at the medal ceremonies of the Legion Youth Track and Field Nationals in Ottawa. Hayward (Mount Douglas secondary) won gold and set a new Canadian record in the 2,000-metre steeplechase. Restall (Oak Bay High) won three silvers in the 4x100 m and 4x400 m relays and his specialty, the 400 m individual. Photo submitted
Australia’s RWC squad. The game takes place Friday at 7:30 p.m., Australian EST, which is 2:30 a.m. local time today. Nearly all of Canada’s starting 15 have played on local clubs including six CastawayWanderers, three UVic Vikes and two James Bay Athletic Association players.
Street soccer Canada get first win over Korea
Victoria’s Richard Clemens and Team Canada struggled in their first two games at the Homeless World Cup in Paris this week but defeated Korea in game 3 and tied India in game 4 of the round robin. Seventy countries in total are competing through to Aug. 28.
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Dawn passed peacefully with her daughter at her side. Predeceased by her husband James Ernest, grandson Andrew, and sisters Mildred and Priscilla. She is survived by her children Douglas (Marge), ge), Jim (Christine), Rick ck and Catheryn (Len); grandchildren Tammy, Valerie, J a c q u e l i n e , Michael, Brendan and Trevor; greatg r a n d d a u g h t e r, Christin; brother Frankk (Winn) and sister Edith dith (Art). Dawn grew up in Winnipeg and moved to Victoria in 1947 to marry Ernie. For over thirty years, they provided a home for many children. They were named Foster Parents of the Year in 1977 in recognition of their service to children and the community. Dawn accepted everyone for who they were, found the positive in others and always offered her support. Over the years, she spent countless hours supporting her community. She worked with others to start a local food bank, was active in local politics, and volunteered at the Priory and Queen Alexandria Solarium to name a few. She was also a lifetime member of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute and a longstanding member of Legion Branch #91 Ladies Auxiliary. Dawn was very special to many people and will be missed. The family would like to thank the staff at the Priory for their respectful and compassionate care. At Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will be no service. If desired, donations may be made to a local charity of your choice in her memory.
CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE BEFORE and after Childcare 30 plus years experience with all age groups and special needs Please contact me with any questions you may have (250-857-2709) or by email russman7109@hotmail.com
Westshore Playschool We are a VIHA licenced facility and offer ECE Programming to ensure your ensure your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready for Kindergarten. Space available now, children ages 3-5 yrs. Phone 250-474-7324. Open House Saturdays, 1pm-3pm. We are located on 2619 Sooke Rd. Intersection, Jacklin and Sooke Rd.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
TRAVEL GETAWAYS PRIVATE 1 bdrm beach cabin, self-contained, 20 mins north of Qualicum. N/S, N/P. Weekly $500. Call (250)757-2094.
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LOOKING FOR Avon Reps. Be your own boss. Earn extra money, work from home. Call 250-386-0070 to learn more. DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Dry Bulk Owner Operators Required for work in Fort St. John. Excellent revenue up to $50,000/month! Call Ron: 1-250-263-1682 or E-mail Resume: Ron@bulksolutions.ca
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SALMON Hatchery Technician. Quatse River Hatchery, Port Hardy. Full time position, Aquaculture & Fisheries Technology diploma or equivalant facility experience, Assets include Swift water rescue, First Aid, species identification, valid drivers licence, swim enumeration experience, public tours, good physical health. Reply to Ken Fuller, Manager, NVISEA, 250-949-9022, nvisea@island.net, fax 250-9495195 Closes September 12
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HELP WANTED KURT LEROY TRUCKING LTD, in Campbell River, has a job opening for a self-starter OFFICE ASSISTANT. Prefer knowledge in logging and trucking industry. Proficient in data entry, custom software, payroll production and cycle time reports. Reporting to our certified accountants and owners. Wage negotiable + benefits. Full-time, Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30. Please fax resumes and driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abstract (250)2879914.
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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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GOLDSTREAMNews NEWS GAZETTE August 26, 2011 Goldstream Gazette Fri,- Friday, Aug 26, 2011 PERSONAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUILDING SUPPLIES
FURNITURE
MORTGAGES
APARTMENT/CONDO
SUITES, LOWER
BEATERS UNDER $1000
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS Sale! Queen-Size 390 Coil $299., Queen-Size EuroTop 640 Coil $399., 39” from $139., Trundle Bed w/2 Mattresses & Bedding Pkge $349; Lazy-boy Reclining Sofa $499.,Leather Recliners $399., Solid Wood Coffee table set $169., Lamps from $10., Sofa Beds from $69., Kitchen Chairs 6/$49., Back to School Furn. Sale Now! No HST on All Tools & Hdwe. BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, MC.
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
FREE ITEMS FREE. 2 apt. size freezers, work great. (250)995-2007 FREE: THICK glass, used for light table or shelves, 2’ x 5”. Call 250-383-6407.
FRIENDLY FRANK BMX SANLTION 11” frame, $70. Leg splint, 24” $20. Goalie pad $9. 250-508-9008. CHILD’S WAGON, has telescopic tow handle, excellent cod., $20. (778)433-6170.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
FOLDING TABLE 2’x4’, molded plastic top, $20. Call (250)590-0030. LARGE STURDY adjustable office chair, (Grey), mint condition, $40. Call 250-544-0416. NEW, 2 sets of king size sheets, $20 each. Call 250656-6197. QUINTOLOGY, UNFRAMED, $99 firm. Call 250-721-0308 or leave a message.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later! www.webuyhomesbc.com
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEWER Mobile Home Lake Country Photos MLS10023957 $65,000 NoraHamel@msn.com 250-766 -5081 (3 bed 2 bath 4 app)
OPEN HOUSE
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1BEDROOM & Den with large deck.Storage and parking are incl.Insuite laundry.Heat and hot water is incl.Newer building with keyed entry.Ist floor apartment located on Hockley Ave.$950 per month.Please email aitkenfamily@shaw.ca 2 Bed 2 Bath condo on Hockley Ave.Large and bright with insuite laundryand a deck.Heat,hot water,parking and storage incl.Newer building with keyed entry.$1200.email aitkenfamily@shaw.ca
DOWNTOWN LANGFORD: $695; large just reno’d bachelor/1 bed suite. Also cozy 1 bdrm, $750. Adult oriented character building; no pets; refs. Call Rudi 250-818-5878.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
GARAGE SALES
CADBORO BAY, 3731 Cadboro Bay Rd., Sat, Aug. 27, 9am-2pm. Moving Sale.
SIDNEY, 9690 First St., Sat, Aug. 27, 8am-2pm. Big Sale, 6 Families. Oak buffet & hutch, 2 bdrm sets, queen mattress set, TV, cedar chest, sofa, office chair, lamps, kitchen & household items, decorations, jazz CD’s, garden tools & garage stuff, dog kennel, stereo speakers, wireless keyboards, misc computer cables, flight simulator controls, Kangaroo remote power golf cart w/ accessories and 2 batteries, ladies Lopez driver, scuba gear, woman’s clothing & shoes, men’s #12 shoes, Mini Cooper tires and much, much more.
LAKEHILL, 1280 Union Rd., Fri & Sat, Aug. 26 & 27, 9am1pm. Hardware, auto & more. LANGFORD. SAT. Aug. 27, 9am-2pm & Sun. Aug. 28, 10am-2pm. 2-family sale. 1058 Summer Breeze Lane MT. TOLMIE, 1740 Knight Ave., (across St. Michaels), Sat, Aug. 27, 9am-3pm. Quality household items, art supplies, LP’s, pottery, tools. MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale Sunday Aug 28 - 8am-12pm 2170 Stone Gate & 2176 Harrow Gate (off Bear Mtn Pkwy)
SIDNEY, 9518 Maryland Dr., Sat & Sun, Aug. 27 & 28, 8am5pm. Multi-Family Sale!
1990 DODGE Shadow, 144,000 K, reliable and well maint, $900obo. 250-478-8869
BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM, 2.5bath avail immed, new: fs/wd/dw, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, $1600, N/S. 250-642-0133.
TRANSPORTATION THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils+ cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250 250-220-4718, 250-812-4894. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BRAND NEW Lower Duplex, 5 min. walk to Whiffin Spit. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, patio, fenced yard, W/D, 4 stainless appl $1050. + utils. Sorry, no pets. Avail. now. Call 250-642-0311.
AUTO FINANCING
1993 TOYOTA Camry, good condition, $2400 obo. Call 250-380-9474. 1995 BMW 325i, lowering kit, new paint, custom wheels, new rubber, rear spoiler, $5500. Call 250-213-3180. 2002 HONDA Civic EX. 4-door, 5-speed, sport package, silver with grey interior. One owner, all service records avail. Power windows/locks, air. 111,000 km. $7,500. 250884-2295.
$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away
858-5865 TRUCKS & VANS 1987 FORD 150 ext cab, long box, 2x4 auto, runs well, $1200 obo. (250)478-9162. 2007 DODGE Dakota, silver, 41,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise. $15,500. Call 250-884-6998.
AUTO SERVICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in
2010 FORD Ranger, 33,780 kms, dark grey, 207HP V6, auto w/ overdrive, warranty, $16,900 obo. (778)430-8008.
MARINE
all conditions in all locations
BOATS
Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
27 FT. Maxum Cruiser, 330HP gas Mercruiser. Complete overhaul 2011. Sleeps 4, full galley, head, shower, A/C, dinghy with new Yamaha, new GPS, new VHR. Spare propeller. $29,000. 250-3845240.
ISLAND AUTO Body & Paint, 25 yrs. 1210 Stelly’s X Road. 250-881-4862.
$$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
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HOMES FOR RENT BRENTWOOD. BRAND new 3-bdrm + den Executive home. Quiet area, close to water, easily maintained lot. $2200. + utils /mo. Ref’s req’d. (250)652-6729. COLWOOD, 2 bdrm + den char home, 1 block from ocean, fenced yard, newly reno’d, $1700 mo, 250-478-2590
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SOUTH OAK BAY character, furnished, Jan 7 - Mar 10, all inclusive rent. $3400. Cat care req’d. Call (250)598-4734. williamrobertson@shaw.ca WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.
SUITES, LOWER ALBERT HEAD/METCHOSIN 1 bdrm, grd floor, N/S, N/P, priv ent, incls utils, waterfront on Witty’s Beach, south view, $850/mo. Call 250-478-0056.
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
VIC GENERAL area, 31 Camden Ave., Sat, Aug. 27, 8am3pm. Moving Sale!
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DEEP COVE. Lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-858-6511 MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail. Sept. 1. Ref’s req’d $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807. SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, W/D, 4 appls, close to amens, prkg, N/S. Refs. $950 inclds utils. (Immed) (250)294-0874.
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SAANICH: HIGHGATE Lodge, 1538 Cedar Hill X Rd., Sun., Aug. 28th, 9-2pm. Garage sale and cones for The Cure Fundraiser for breast cancer. Memorabilia, antiques, furniture, games, prizes...
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COLWOOD FURNISHED 2level 1 bdrm. Laundry, parking, close to bus. $950 inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700.
TOWNHOUSES
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
SUITES, UPPER
QUADRA/MACKENZIE: 3 bdrms, $1400+ utils, sun deck, laundry incld, street prkg. Avail immed, 250-516-5556.
SAANICH. OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 1-3pm. Beautifully updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. #309-494 Marsett. MOTIVATED SELLER $329,900.(250)858-5569
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Call: 1-250-616-9053
Garage Sales
VIEW ROYAL- 2 bdrms, shared laundry. N/S. 1 small pet ok. $1100 inclds hydro/water. Call (250)658-4735.
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PAINTING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
250-477-4601
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440. V.I.P. GUTTER Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602. FAIR RATES- Quality job. Free estimates. Licensed. Insured WCB. (250)217-8131. SOUTH ISLAND Painting Co. Int/ext, 20 yrs exp, ref’s, quality and satisfaction guaranteed. Call (250)580-4841.
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN garden maint, Spring clean-up. Hammer & Spade accepting new clients. 250-474-4165. WEEDING, PRUNING, hedges, hauling, etc. $25/hr, free est. Call Steve (250)727-0481
INSULATION
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Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
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CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CARPET INSTALLATION DARCY’S CARPET & LINO. Install, repairs, laminate, restretch, 35 yrs. 250-478-0883. MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES FRIENDLY HOUSEKEEPER has immediate openings, MonSat. Ref’s avail. 778-440-3875. HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.
GARDENING 10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB.
MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278
AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129.
COMPUTER SERVICES
COMPLETE PROPERTY maintenance programs. Monthly, weekly visits. Yard Cleanup pros. (250)885-8513.
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.
CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.
DPM SERVICES: Lawns, clean-ups, tree pruning, hedging, landscaping & gutters. 15 yrs exp. Call 250-883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Big cleanups our specialty Complete garden maint. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORcustom design install, gardens, lawns & patios, irrigation & fences. Call 250-858-3564. MAINTENANCE, RENO’S, creative design installation. Ponds to patios, res. and comm. Call (250)474-4373 glenwoodgardenworks.com
HANDYPERSONS
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OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
week beginning August 25, 2011 Real Estate Victoria GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, August 26, 2011
Select your home. Select your mortgage.
This Weekend’s
OPENHOUSES
Published Every Thursday
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 www.vericoselect.com
1351 Merritt, $549,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
pg. 21
pg. 10
pg. 11
pg. 14
pg. 21
pg. 20
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
pg. 5
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
pg. 15
pg. 21
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
pg. 47
1035 Sutlej
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
pg. 20
pg. 20
111 Marler, $479,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 15
pg. 19
pg. 13
pg. 11
10 Helmcken Rd
Daily noon-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200 pg. 19
2396 Selwyn, $579,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Ranjit Thind 250 507-0507
29-14 Erskine, $429,900 pg. 18
pg. 19
Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender 250 385-2033
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
39-4300 Stoneywood, $539,900 pg. 16
1237 Judge Pl, $899,900 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Troy Mitchell, 250-385-2033
189A Helmcken Ave, $429,000 Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
pg. 24
1493 Mt Douglas X Rd, $860,000 Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 45
pg. 21
pg. 5
pg. 22
pg. 23
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte 250-744-3301
Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Wyatt Harris, 250-474-6003
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten,250-479-3333
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
462 Sturdee St. pg. 14
Sunday 1:30-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
pg. 23
pg. 22
3-434 Fraser pg. 12
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Diana Devlin 250 744-3301
pg. 47
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 25
Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Mike Janes, 250-382-6636
715 Miller Ave, $489,000
pg. 24
pg. 5
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Deana Fawcett, 250-893-8932
pg. 26
746 Gorge Rd W, $575,000 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 26
223-3225 Eldon, $209,000 Sunday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788
pg. 11
4175 Prospect Lake, $659,900 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Shelley Saldat, 250 589-4014
pg. 26
8560 Mink, $1,599,000
544 Davida, $449,000
Saturday 1:00-3:00 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark Meichsner 250-592-4422
pg. 25
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Laurel Hounslow 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Shirin Purewal 250 382-8838
Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
pg. 10
pg. 23
pg. 26
pg. 22
pg. 25
pg. 24
pg. 47
pg. 23
pg. 25
pg. 18
pg. 26
pg. 24
pg. 28
pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton,250-477-5353
pg. 18
Saturday 2:00-3:30 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab 250-360-1929
2310 Weiler Ave pg. 25
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 28
111-2779 Stautw, $164,900 pg. 26
Friday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley 250-656-0131
pg. 28
851 Verdier Ave, $1,049,000 pg. 25
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Realty Scott Piercy, 250-812-7212
pg. 34
203-2440 Oakville, $359,000 pg. 34
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 28
2428 Amherst, $995,000
32 Lurline, $339,900
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710
5-2353 Harbour Rd.
2898 Murray, $849,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Dorothee Friese 250 477-7291
pg. 37
231-2245 James White, $274,900
576 Peto
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Angele Munro 250 384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
501 Pamela
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Angele Munro 250 384-8124
pg. 27
848 Melody, $675,000
3866 Grange Rd, $849,000 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
214-2040 White Birch, $159,000
4965 Prospect Lake, $649,900 Saturday 2-4 Boorman Real Estate Mike Boorman 250 595-1535
pg. 37
8823 Carmanah, $799,900
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
8560 Mink, $1,599,000
4168 Clinton Pl., $689,000
4674 Lochside Dr pg. 22
pg. 24
2931 Earl Grey St, $509,900
302-1100 Union
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Brian Graves, 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Welyk, 250-479-3333
519 Judah, $429,900
834 Royal Oak Ave pg. 21
pg. 1
3877 Holland
4268 Panorama, $574,900
19 Channery Pl, $699,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Rick Allen, 250-385-2033
pg. 8
405-494 Marsett Pl, $269,900
103-3157 Tillicum, $199,900
1865 Newton St, $524,900 Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Sunday 11-1 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul 250 384-7663
pg. 24
933 Darwin Ave, $524,900 pg. 22
pg. 23
1178 Woodheath Lane, $714,000
1112 Praisewood, $739,900 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley 250 477-1100
109-1505 Church Boorman’s Rod Hay 250-595-1535
Saturday 12-1:30 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
890 Snowdrop, $469,900
109-1505 Church Ave., $249,900
4002 Dawnview Cres, $579,900 pg. 19
pg. 47
1201 Camas Court, $519,900
1877A Feltham Rd, $609,900 pg. 22
Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Cathy Travis 250 857-6666
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry 250-818-8736
3210 Richmond, $630,000 pg. 11
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124
502-2940 Harriet Rd, $339,900
311-400 Dupplin, $312,500
920 Woodhall Dr, $657,500
4751 Elliot Pl, $685,000 pg. 3
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-868-8228
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,195,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333
76-14 Erskine Lane, $439,900 Sunday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
121-75 Songhees, $849,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 19
305-898 Vernon, $319,900
105-50 Songhees, $629,000
2614 Scott
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvie Therrien, 250-385-2033
pg. 9
1704 Bay, $619,000
436 Durban, $714,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja 250-479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gurcharan Chauhan, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Mike Janes, 250-382-6636
pg. 16
pg. 9
311 Kingston, $899,000
110-379 Tyee Rd., $207,400
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gord Hoshal 250 384-8124
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
317-964 Heywood Ave, $159,900
305-75 Songhees, $625,000
pg. 22
pg. 5
3987 Century Rd, $539,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Queenswood Realty Ltd Brenda Ellis 250 477-1100
23-1344 Beach, $285,000
1106-707 Courtney St., $699,000
Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
pg. 6
pg. 19
924B Richmond, $496,000
6-370 Waterfront Cres
pg. 38
515 Falkland, $895,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Andrew Hobbs, 250-382-6636
1217 Oxford St, $584,000
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
pg. 13
#31-416 Dallas Rd., $545,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
219-50 Songhees, $599,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Avtar Kroad, 250-592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
214-1149 Rockland, $349,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Troy Mitchell, 250-896-9630
104-636 Montreal St, $589,900
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
1001 Foul Bay Rd, $949,999
3238 Harriet, $439,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bill Bird 250 655-0608
303-65 Songhees, $639,000
pg. 47
876 Colville Rd, $444,900
1356 McNair, $645,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Cynthia Weberg 604-689-0158
944 Mason St, 575,000
pg. 21
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301
4417 Tyndall Ave, $828,800
304-2210 Cadboro Bay, $399,000
303-50 Songhees, $679,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tom Croft 250 592-4422
519 William St, $449,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 5
3-828 Rupert Terrace
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 45
1033 Wychbury, $485,000
302-1270 Beach, $514,900
301-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $289,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson 250 744-3301
Sunday 12-2 One Percent Realty Maria Furtado, 250-881-3754
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931
310-1715 Richmond, $352,900
301-50 Songhees, $560,000
Saturday 1-4 LeFevre & Company 250 380-4900
pg. 12
752 Monterey, $699,888
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause ,250-592-4422 pg. 12
15-1309 Mckenzie Ave, $369,900
3-516 Sturdee
pg. 11
Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser 250-360-1929
Sunday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Leslie Manson 250 744-3301
pg. 6
Saturday 11-1 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
105-873 Esquimalt, $299,900
202-732 Cormorant St
607-105 Gorge Rd E
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106
pg. 5
206-330 Waterfront, $526,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Dorothee Friese 250 477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146
238 Superior, $834,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
7-704 Rockheights, $599,900
403-1190 View St.
303-1235 Johnson St, $194,900
307-951 Topaz, $309,900
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Steve MacDonald, 250-477-7291
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Jens Henderson, 250-858-5367
315-205 Kimta Rd.
309-1610 Jubilee, $283,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Laurel Hounslow 250 592-4422
pg. 20
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
608-68 Songhees, $1,499,000
309 Kingston, $799,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
205-1450 Beach, $357,000
432-964 Heywood Ave, $229,999 pg. 9
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
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Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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pg. 25
Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 37
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Friday, August 26, 2011 - GOLDSTREAM
OPENHOUSES
This Weekend’s
Published Every Thursday 2420 Mount Baker, $729,000 Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye 250-384-8124
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
8823 Carmanah, $799,900 pg. 6
1286 Knute, $499,999
Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
406 Gamble Plc., $509,900 pg. 27
pg. 28
11-7401 Central Saanich, $172,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820
pg. 27
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
pg. 45
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Peter Veri 250-920-6850
pg. 5
7231 Early Pl, $499,000
Sunday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan 250 656-4626
pg. 27
pg. 26
pg. 14
2518 Shoreacres, $1,399,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 19
pg. 37
1952 Polo Park pg. 37
2415 Amherst Ave.
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Jordy Harris 250 385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Angie Hill 250 744-3301
pg. 26
pg. 28
pg. 47
2711 Windman Lane, $449,500 Saturday 12-1 Remax Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-744-3301
pg. 31
2468 Beaufort, $1,299,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 27
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Lyle Kahl, 250-391-8484
22-172 Belmont
Daily 1:30-4:00 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
Today’s
Plod Antler point Pat Sajak, e.g. Terrific Clear Affected manner Strove Josh Communications comp. In front Form of rummy Old movie-house short feature 59. Ordered 60. Carol Burnett prop? 61. Drudge 62. Short-billed rail 72. Plato’s market 63. Chopping tool 77. Take out 64. Clamor 78. Degrading 67. Lookout 79. Intermixed 69. Zenith 80. Unlatch 70. Pass 81. Actor Morales 82. Fertile Answers
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Geoff McLean 250 744-3301
pg. 16
Saturday 12:30-2:00 SmartMove Real Estate Ltd. Gary Brown 250-380-6683
pg. 6
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Cliff Halayko 250 744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 3-4:30 Address Realty Ltd Ron Fedosenko 250 391-1893
pg. 34
Sunday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren 250-727-5448
pg. 35
1019 Skylar Circle pg. 30
Thursday-Sunday 12-4 Re/Max Alliance David Strasser 250-360-1929
2626 Streamside, $479,900 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Alannah Ridley 250 516-7973
pg. 35
2576 McClaren, $599,900 pg. 31
8178 Taylor, $484,400
Saturday 1:30-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Alannah Ridley 250 516-7973
pg. 35
947 Deloume, $439,900 pg. 31
Saturday 12-1:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Alannah Ridley 250 516-7973
pg. 35
7055 West Coast Rd
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Darren Day, 250-708-2000
pg. 30
3371 Metchosin Rd., $459,900 Sunday 12:30-2:00 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
6-2045 Gatewood, $159,900
Saturday 12-1:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Alannah Ridley 250 516-7973
pg. 11
2960 Andre Rd., $449,888 pg. 30
pg. 31
905 Bucktail, $449,900
2750 Arbour Ln., $439,500
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Jean Omelchenko,250-474-6003
pg. 30
304-866 Brock Ave, $256,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050 pg. 29
pg. 6
3185 Pearkes, $539,900
1857 Tominny, $309,900
907 Dawn Lane, $630,000 pg. 29
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Richard Kozicki, 250-479-3333
pg. 34
121-6838 Grant Rd, $299,900 pg. 31
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Realty Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124
2493 Boompond, $599,900 pg. 31
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 11
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201-3220 Jacklin Rd, $309,900
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Vernon 250-642-5050
6768 Rhodonite, $339,900
Saturday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd Mike Pearce, 250-382-6636 pg. 29
Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Darren Day, 250-708-2000
Crossword ACROSS 1. Curl 6. “Eyes of Laura ____” 10. Petty quarrel 14. High nest 15. Salt component 17. Corporate symbol 18. Flat surface 19. Graduates 20. Organic compound 21. Baby’s noisemaker 23. Smear 25. Louse 28. Weight control program 29. Excess 30. Foamy drink 31. Put on guard 32. Surplus 36. First-aid item 38. Swell 39. Price indicator 40. Barely make
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Kahl Realty Justine Connor, 250-391-8484
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
3970 Stirrup pg. 6
pg. 29
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250 380-6683
pg. 29
3355 Painter, $529,900
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
996 Dunford
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson 250 744-3301
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Daryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
1919 Maple Avenue
101 & 201-608 Fairway, $399,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Carol Stevens, 250-474-6003
4252 Metchosin, $499,900
116-996 Wild Ridge pg. 27
pg. 29
206-611 Goldstream, $247,900
2248 Players, $738,000
884 Wild Ridge Way, $458,800
7031 Hagan, $509,900 Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan 250 656-4626
pg. 38
2317 Copper Rock, $815,000
7205 Skyline, $535,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jason Binab 250-360-1929
2264 Players, $774,900
Sunday 12:30-2:00 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-380-6683
585 Delora, $674,000
108-3226 Jacklin $299,900
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja 250-479-3333
2468 Beaufort, $1,299,000
8-1255 Wain Rd, $495,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden 250 812-7710
Saturday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
241 Steller Court, $484,900 pg. 29
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jag Dhanowa 250-361-7490
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Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
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Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875 pg. 8
pg. 30
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6880 Wallace
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2390 Echo Valley Dr, $689,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul 250 384-7663
853 Gannet Crt., $484,900
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
201-3220 Jacklin Rd, $309,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Simon Sheppard 250 686-0011
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun George Wall, 250-744-3301
10149 Bowerbank, $558,000
9319 East Saanich, $809,000
pg. 47
200-974 Preston Way, $259,900
104-2286 Henry, $215,000 pg. 26
Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Aug. 25 - 31 edition of
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Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Komal Dodd 250 744-3301
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■ European & Classic Car Picnic ■ Sun., Aug. 21 ■ Queen Alexandra Centre
Beautiful classic cars & family fun roll onto music Queen Alexandra grounds More than 180 cars were on display at the Queen Alexandra Centre this past Sunday, Aug. 21, thrilling more than 2000 people attending the European & Classic Car Picnic. Hosted by the Vancouver Island Region Porsche Club of America and the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children, the ninth annual event brought in more than $43,000 in support for Jeneece Place. Set to open Jan. 20, 2012, Jeneece Place will be a home away from home for more than 600 families each year who travel to Victoria for medical care. Car enthusiasts strolled through an incredible variety of beautiful, unique and interesting vehicles. Children and families thoroughly enjoyed the Tom Thumb pedal cars, an imagination craft station, magic shows and a bouncy castle. Country Grocer generously donated the food for the barbecue concession and organizers were delighted to feature delicious cupcakes from Crumsby’s Cupcake Café. Many visitors also went home happy with great items won at the silent auction, featuring donations from many local businesses. Lyndon Viterbo was the lucky winner of the raffle for two tickets anywhere WestJet flies. The Queen Alexandra Foundation is grateful to all of the sponsors, participants, spectators and volunteers who made the European & Classic Car Picnic a huge success.
Rudi Koniczek shows his 1954 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gull Wing.
Donna Moreau and Tony Stanford with their 1985 Porsche Carrera.
15-month-old Madeline Hammond-Instone takes the driver’s seat in her granddad’s scratch-built Locost.
John and Tricia Watts with Chris Beresford showing a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Lisa Adamschek, Janna Little and Ted Little.
Sebastian and his dad Dennis Wong look over the cars.
Three-year-old Henry Mason smiles as he sits in the driver’s seat.
Ray Stacey checks out a 2012 Fiat 500 ‘Lounge.’
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Four-year-old Xander checks out the cars with his dad, Roberto Correia.
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Teacher talks begin with arbitration Tom Fletcher
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“What’s Cooking at the Fair?”
A tangle of technical issues are being sorted through by the B.C. Labour Relations Board this week as public school teachers and their employers prepare for another disputed school year. The B.C. Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) applied to the labour board for a ruling expected by Friday on the scope of province-wide bargaining issues. The employer says the B.C. Teachers' Federation (BCTF) has failed to present a full set of proposals at the provincial table. "The BCTF continues to attempt to negotiate provincial matters and matters that may not be bargained at this time (including class size, class composition and staffing ratios) at local tables," BCPSEA said in a bargaining bulletin. In June, teachers voted 90 per cent in favour of a strike mandate. In July, BCTF negotiators tabled demands including wage parity with other provinces, doubled bereavement leave, increased preparation time and a retirement bonus.
BCPSEA says the pay demand would mean a 21 per cent raise for some teachers to match Alberta rates. It calculates that the entire package of demands would cost an extra $2.2 billion. Education Minister George Abbott has repeatedly indicated that the “net zero” budget mandate applies to teacher talks. BCTF president Susan Lambert says without a negotiated settlement by the time school begins Sept. 6, teachers will start phase one of strike action by refusing all nonessential duties. The relationship between the two sides is reflected in an LRB arbitration handed down Aug. 5. The BCTF accepts that taking attendance is an essential service, but tried to refuse to send attendance information to the school office, even though this may involve no more effort than pushing the send button. The LRB refused the request for a second time. The board decided that both monitoring attendance and sending in the results represent a safety issue, and ruled that teachers can't refuse it and force a management person to collect the data.
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Standing out for a cause Copsforcancer
Oceanside RCMP officers garnering plenty of attention in lead-up to Tour de Rock ride Auren Ruvinsky Black Press
When the Oceanside RCMP detachment’s Tour de Rock riders are out in full gear, they attract a lot of attention with people waving, honking and stopping them on the side of the road to chat. Const. Rochelle Carr and auxiliary officer Bill Peppy from the Parksville-based detachment take the interruptions in good spirit, aware the point is to get as much attention as possible as they train hard for their 1,000-kilometre cycle down Vancouver Island in September. “I love to work with kids,” said Carr, who has been in Parksville about one year, Special coming from three years at feature her first post in Tofino. She said that while Black Press Parksville isn’t exactly the newspapers on Lower Mainland, it feels Vancouver Island like a large, populated will publish this area compared to her time special feature covering four blocks in page spotlighting Tofino. police officers Growing up in the busy taking part Fraser Valley she imagined in this year’s Island communities would Canadian Cancer be too small for her, but she Society said she has come to enjoy Cops for Cancer the small-town atmosphere Tour de Rock. and loves how smaller communities come together for events like the Tour. Peppy, on the other hand, is used to smaller communities, having been in Parksville since 1999 and coming from the Cowichan Valley. He has volunteered with the RCMP since 2006, the year he and his wife Debbie took over organizing the Cops for Cancer golf tournament. They have been heavily involved in the Tour for years and last year even helped out with some of the cooking. “My wife has been the biggest supporter of the Tour. She’d be riding if she could,” he said, pointing out she’ll get to do more of the tournament organizing this year. “It’s about going to the next level of giving back,” he stressed. Peppy, bakery operations manager for Country Grocer in Nanaimo, has two children, Kurtis, 20, and Lindsey, 16. In his spare time is also head instructor of the
ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Saturday, Sept. 24 and ends Friday, Oct. 7 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. Black Press photo
Const. Rochelle Carr and auxiliary officer Bill Peppy from Oceanside RCMP in Parksville will ride up to 150 kilometres per day, starting on Sept. 24, as they complete a 1,000-km bike journey across the Island to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca.
for the trip. Carr, Peppy and the rest of the 22-member team of law enforcement, media and military personnel will ride as much as 150 km a day, on top of scheduled public events in communities from Port Hardy to Victoria.
FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to:
Oceanside Martial Arts School in Parksville. The team is out training on local roads and appearing at numerous public events in the next couple months under the guidance of previous Parksville riders Pam Bolton and Dave Kokesch as they gear up
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