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PENINSULA A Royal Affair

NEWS REVIEW Shortstop shakeup

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Airbrush artist embraces the larger-than-life

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meant settling down, Archer saw an ad in the paper searching for airbrush artists to paint on t-shirts for tourists. He With both arms covered in tattoos had never had any experience with airand wielding a spray gun, BC airbrush brush art growing up, but learned on artist Paul Archer is no Robert Bate- the job. Nowadays, he says that he prefers airman. He’s known as the “rock-and-roll brushing because it is faster than using artist,” a moniker he clearly enjoys. a regular paintbrush, and he can use Based out of Vancouver, Archer is best the spray gun to manipulate light and known for his larger-than-life portraits shadow. Though he likes to work big, for Archer, of famous rock stars like Sting and Alice that does not sacrifice realCooper. ism. The best compliment, But beyond that, “I guess I was he says, came from when he Archer has a penchant for did a piece on the outside art that is literally larger destined to do than life. He brandishes something weird.” of a large moving truck. The truck had been painted to a portfolio full of murals - Paul Archer look as though the sides had of rock stars and athletes, been ripped away and large splashed across buildings around the world. During seven years rolls of fabric were about to fall out the spent in the Cayman Islands, he painted back. Later, a woman who was driving an entire skate park, that was visited by behind the truck on the highway had skateboarder Tony Hawk and Jackass called 9-1-1, frantic that the fabric was going to fall out onto her car. star Bam Margera. As for the rock star-worthy portraits, The only stipulation, he says, is that he likes to work “big,” the larger the he says he gets most of his celebrity surface the better. His biggest work to work from word of mouth. His current date is a 12-story mural on the side of a work is a five-by-six-foot mural of Gene Simmons and his family, that Archer building in Whistler. “I don’t know how to do anything presented to the KISS legend at a meetelse. I have to paint,” said Archer, in and-greet at the Great Canadian Casino the temporary studio he has set up in on last weekend. “Gene recognized me and knew my the basement of his parents’ Land’s End name, he said ‘Paul, right?’ and I said home. Archer was born on Christmas Day yeah!” said Archer. As for the painting, Archer said: in London, England, to a baptist minister and his wife, coincidentally named “They loved it. They had their picture Mary Magdelene. His middle name, taken with it, the son was extremely polite and nice — they are really nice amusingly, is Noel. “I guess I was destined to do some- people.” The building-sized murals are on hold thing weird,” he said. He remembers starting to draw at age for now, while he lives in Victoria to care five, consistantly asking for new sup- for his elderly parents. To view some of Lauren Coulter/News staff plies every birthday. Years later, after his work visit archerairbrushing.com. Artist Paul Archer works on his latest project: a mural of rock star Gene Simmons and editor@peninsulanewsreview.com getting custody of his young daughter family that he presented to them at an event held last weekend.

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Local shop Peninsula Signs was recognized in a national competition this month for its brightly coloured 3-D work on Sidney candy store Lolly Gobble. Peninsula Signs was awarded runner-up in the Sign Systems category of SignMedia Canada magazine’s national sign competition. “It’s definitely a pleasant surprise, that’s for sure,” said Ryan Grealy, Peninsula Signs designer and digital print operator.

He said that the company just started producing 3-D work last October, with the sweet shop as its first client. The sign system, essentially the entire storefront, entered into the competition included a large 3-D candy hanging sign, a 3-D lollipop sign, window dressings and a wall mural. Grealy said that they are hoping to get more multidimensional work from the recognition provided by the contest, as they integrate 3-D into their existing services. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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ommander, executive officer, writer, husband, father, grandfather — these are just a few of the titles Peter Godwin Chance has held throughout his long and interesting life. Chance, 91, began his life in Ottawa in 1920. Born to a British family who had immigrated to Canada before the First World War, he was an active young boy who was interested in many different activities including swimming, ice skating, and sailing. After graduation from secondary school, Chance joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1938 — a short while before the Second World War began. As the reality of war became more evident, the troops were rallied and Chance was called to duty on September 3, 1939. In 1940, he was transferred from the reserves to the permanent force and from then Chance spent more than 30 years serving with the forces and worked in many capacities and positions. Chance began his naval career on HMCS St. Laurent which was one of the ships that helped to escort the first Atlantic convoy to Britain. After that, Chance saw further action in North Atlantic convoys and D-Day operations in the English Channel and off the French Coast. Chance also served on naval ships in the North Sea, the South Atlantic, and Indian Ocean and served in the Yellow Sea during the Korean War. Chance’s long career with the navy saw him on 13 different ships from cruisers and frigates to destroyers and aircraft carriers. His training

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Veteran, writer, and volunteer, Peter Godwin Chance enjoys a break from his busy day in his home office in Sidney. in positions such as specialist in navigation, aircraft control, and having attained his ‘A’ pilots license made him a major asset to the forces and allowed him to not only experience naval life at sea, but also to serve on shore in various capacities and in various countries.

“It has been a good life in many, many ways …” – Peter Godwin Chance In 1944, he met and married his first wife, Margaret (Peggy) Parker, who worked as a leading telegraphist in Derry, Ireland. Later that year, when they found out they were expecting, Peggy left Ireland and traveled to Canada with 1,700 other war brides. In the subsequent years, the two had four children (two boys and two girls) and moved around between continents following Chance’s career. “All that young life was a challenge, but it never did phase us,” remarked Chance on his and Peggy’s life back then. After 32 years with the forces, Chance retired in 1969 and the family moved back to Chance’s roots in Ontario. Chance began a new career as

executive officer to the dean at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and worked there for five years before retiring and moving west with Peggy and their youngest daughter. They spent their first summer — the summer of 1974 — on the Saanich Peninsula in a temporary home, and finally settled in Gordon Head where they lived for many years. Chance had moved to Victoria in hopes of finding a similar position to the one he held at York University but instead ended up becoming a founding member of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in British Columbia. During this time, Chance also got involved in various organizations including Maritime Awards Society of Canada, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Naval Officers Association of Canada. In 1987, with Peggy suffering from health concerns and children long grown and gone, Chance and his wife moved back to the Peninsula and settled in Sidney. In the years following, Peggy’s health deteriorated and she passed away in late 1999. It was then Chance decided to finish something he had long been working on. Almost a decade before, he put an idea into motion to begin writing a memoir. In 1991, he began penning his autobiography A Sailor’s Life, Before

It’s Too Late. It took 10 years, (in which he married his second wife, Helen Sagmoen) for him to finish his book and it finally went to print in 2001. The book chronicles his life from 1920 to 2001 and covers every adventure and experience he and his family had. “It has been a good life in many, many ways and I just wanted to get it all down on record,” Chance said smiling. Now, Chance keeps up his busy lifestyle by participating in multiple volunteer associations. He is a charter member of the Naval Officers Association, a trustee of the Maritime Museum and he keeps involved in the community by being a member of the Sidney Ratepayers Association and frequently writing letters to the editor on various community issues. Chance also spends time volunteering at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, enjoys puttering in his garden and bird watching.

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First Nation language preservation recognized The dedicated work of eight B.C. First Nations in preserving traditional languages was recognized at the First Nations Languages Conference, held in Vancouver July 9 and 10. The “language champions� for 2011 were recognized at the bi-annual conference, co-hosted by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council.

Those chosen were: Verna Williams from Tsawout First Nation. from Nisga’a Nation, Gracie John from “They are a truly inspiring group of Saik’uz First Nation, Clara people who have dedicated Camille from Canoe Creek “We must continue their lives to keeping their Band, Stephen Brown languages alive for the from Old Massett Band, to support their work.� next generation of speak- Tracey Herbert Cecilia DeRose from Eskeers. We must continue to temc First Nation, Kathy support their work,� said Robinson from Tseshaht Tracey Herbert from the First Nation, Evelyn Windsor from Heilt- First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and suk Nation and the late Earl Claxton Sr. Culture Council, in a press release.

Angel Sampson, who attended the conference, said that communities need this support to revive the languages that are in danger of dying out. “We need technology, Elders who speak the languages fluently, and the younger people who have the will to keep doing the necessary work at keeping our languages alive,� said Sampson. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

Council moves to assess Sandown North Saanich is starting an assessment at Sandown Park after okaying up to $10,000. Council authorized an environmental review and traffic impact assessment for a cumulative amount of $10,000 before taxes with the proviso that no additional funds be spent without council’s approval. The reviews are part of the early processes in a proposal that would see 82 acres of Agricultural Land Reserve in municipal hands. With harness racing halted on the 95-acre property council was concerned about what might happen with the land and approached the property

owners with a proposal to have about 12 acres of municipally owned land moved into the Agricultural Land Reserve in exchange for the removal of 12 acres of the Sandown property close to McDonald Park Road. The proposal also includes the removal of commercial uses in the current P-6 zoning from 83 of the 95 acres and, in consideration of new commercial uses and density on 12 of the 95 acres, transfer of the remaining 83 acre parcel to municipal ownership, with a covenant registered on title to ensure that the land remains in agricultural use. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Former Review reporter dies at 93 Frank Richards, president of Driftwood Publishing, and the man who bought the Gulf Islands Driftwood newspaper with his wife Barbara in 1967, died on July 19 in Lady Minto Hospital. His daughter Valerie Rogers wrote the following tribute to her father. It originally appeared in the Gulf Islands Driftwood.

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hen my father died last Tuesday it came as an enormous blow to me. Despite being 93 years of age, Rich, as he was known to all the family, was a 50-year-old man for almost my entire life. Even in his last days, when his eyes looked a little too blue or his hair a little too thin, I would Frank Richards circa 1966. assure myself that there was nothing wrong that a nice cup of tea couldn’t cure. For me, my father ric wing, my father went. It was there he met my mother in a padded cell and about six weeks later never grew old. He was a hell raiser as a boy. Despite the iron proposed to her as she boarded a bus looking a lot fist of his father, Rich and Bill, (or Juicy, as his twin like The Flying Nun. They were married in Birmingham in September was known), enjoyed trouble. When his father got mad about the broken car sitting in the driveway 1946. They boarded the Queen Elizabeth and set too long, he and Bill dug a hole in the back garden sail to the land of opportunity where Dad found and buried it to call their authoritarian father’s himself delivering coal before securing a job at the bluff. Dad used to say that the most delightful of Sidney post office and later at the SIDNEY REVIEW. his scholastic pursuits was defiance and by the At the REVIEW, Dad discovered his vocation and sounds of his stories he practised this on his took up life as a reporter for a small-town newsfather nearly daily. paper with gusto. By and large, he was a consciAs a boy, he attended St. Philip’s Grammar entious employee and worked long days for very School in Birmingham. Founded by Cardinal New- little money. man in the 19th century, the famed school boasted He would regale us with stories of his hectic Hobbit author J.R.R. Tolkien and General Bill Slim deadlines and assignments and we imagined our among its alumni. A high school drop-out, my Dad chasing down the firetrucks on the Saanich Dad went through 24 different jobs, several dozen Peninsula in his 1951 Hillman. One day, he came motorcycles and various cars before he and Bill, home from work and shamelessly explained how, against their father’s advice, enlisted in the Royal that very afternoon, he had fallen asleep while Air Force. The twins volunteered for aircrew train- interviewing a Saanich Peninsula farmer. ing but were both turned down for medical rea“My elbow slipped off the table and my head fell sons. Dad had “red-outs” when the aircraft was into my arms, but I woke up still holding the pen.” put into a tight turn. His brother Dad loved buying books. In Bill had had TB. So Dad trained 1950, after working for the REVIEW “When he left Pat Bay for two weeks, he returned as an instrument technician, which came in handy later when to return to England he home with several books in his he opted to serve at the air force realized he was leaving arms. Mum recalled his excitebase in Pat Bay. ment with his purchases and He was with the first RAF what had become home.” herself sitting in the kitchen crybomber squadron to be sent to ing because they had no money - Valerie Rogers France at the beginning of the for food. But we have books, my war. After many dangerous days, having been cut father appealed to her optimistically. off from the direct route to the English Channel Years later, when we were living in the old Lockcoast, Dad and a few companions managed to hart house on Scott Road (later called Long Harreach Bordeaux, in a borrowed air force truck. bour Road) on Salt Spring Island, we had thouHe boarded what may have been the last boat to sands of books, all of which one summer Dad leave before the enemy troops arrived. asked us to properly enumerate, a relatively large With a series of vehicle misdemeanors and a undertaking that kept us fortuitously occupied for pending court martial to argue with (after gener- our entire summer holiday. ously giving a demonstration of the correct miliHe was active at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidtary procedure in the handling of a rifle to his com- ney and spent many years on church committees manding officer, Rich was given the opportunity of developing church policy. Raised in the Cathovolunteering for overseas service), Dad was sent lic church, educated at a Catholic school, Rich to the Royal Air Force Base at Pat Bay on Vancou- was a faithful son of the church. He convinced ver Island. He recalled crossing the country: “I my mother to convert to Catholicism upon marenjoyed Saskatchewan. I loathed Alberta. I fell in riage and he believed later that she was the more love with British Columbia.” devout. He rarely spoke of his faith and he disliked At Pat Bay, the squadron’s job was to protect the evangelism. Royal Navy’s graving dock in Esquimalt Harbour. Whether he was “cocking the snook” at impaBy all accounts, Dad did a bang-up job. He used to tient drivers or removing his teeth to the delight say that the closest he came to gunfire was when of his grandchildren, my father didn’t miss an he would leave grapefruits fermenting until they opportunity to enjoy himself. It wasn’t so much exploded under the barrack room cots. this formidable and enviable life-long pursuit of When he left Pat Bay to return to England he entertainment that was admirable as much as it realized he was leaving what had become home. was his ability to do so without being anything but Back in England, Dad cruised the party scene a true gentleman. and when nurses at a nearby hospital in Hereford Ah yes, one of his favourite quotes by Wilde: “A spread the word about a party in the psychiat- true gentleman is never unintentionally rude.”

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Let’s look at other options Municipal politicians, we’re on to you. You never say more taxes are a good idea, but when you want to buy us something you can’t yet afford, the predictable go-to to pay for it is to do just that. Light-rail transit is a good idea, but it’s expensive. Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin figures a new gas tax is a good way to help pay for it. We’re lucky that shovels haven’t started digging, otherwise Capital Region residents would likely fork over more tax dollars to help finance rail between the West Shore and Victoria. The luxury of time is beneficial for our wallets right now. Before decisions are made on how the region’s 13 municipalities will finance their portion, all options need to be put on the table and given serious scrutiny. We realize that in an ideal world, taxing individual transportation should encourage more transit use, but that’s not the reality here. Only a small fraction of the current population of the region will be directly served by LRT, so that encouragement won’t be achieved here. Outside of Fortin suggesting we follow Metro Vancouver’s lead (a new two-cent-per-litre gas tax will help pay for the Evergreen Skytrain line), there are other ways to finance LRT that must be considered. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins suggests Metro Vancouver municipalities tighten their budgets by one per cent to finance the Evergreen line. Municipal politicians may scoff at the suggestion, but there is merit in looking at an alternative to yet another tax. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts’ suggestion that financing come from sponsors buying naming rights to a transit station seems out there, but viable. (The ‘Save-On-Foods’ Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Station has a great ring to it.) Asking taxpayers to carry an even larger portion of the bill is indicative of municipal politicians who aren’t thinking creatively. Some form of tax increase may ultimately be needed to help fund light rail, but we still have time to look at other ways to pay for such a significant regional project. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Helmetless riders not fashionable Bike helmets, or a lack thereof, Hockey jumbotron top the list of things intriguing me a necessity in arena most this summer. The thing that bugs me most Not sure what to expect exactly, — I wear a helmet all the time but word from Chilliwack when the when I ride — are the Western Hockey League’s young ladies who think Bruins’ assets were their retro cruiser is a packed up and moved fashion accessory and out this spring was not a vehicle in traffic. that the centre-ice unit Especially when they ride with a jumbotron and with headphones on — scoreboard was lowered and no helmet. and trucked away. And there’s young men Presumably that means who do it too, just not to it’s coming to Victoria the same extent. They and is about to end usually have less fashion the comical situation sense, like those really Travis Paterson confusing Victoria hockey tight jeans they wear. fans for years — that Island Insider Also in really tight there’s a giant colour TV jeans these days is the on Blanshard Avenue retro-roadie crowd on their fixed-up outside Save-On-Foods Memorial 1970s and ’80s Apollos (Kuwahara), Centre, but not inside. Nishikis and even the odd Raleigh. Then again, the circle of Don’t get me wrong, most of the jumbotron funniness won’t really retro-generation fans who bike are die until the $400,000 baseball the cool cats of the road. I look up scoreboard and video board to them and wish I had been cool at Royal Athletic Park serves a like them back when I had a chance function. to be cool. They mostly obey traffic The Royals, however, have said laws and are thereby doing their nothing about the Chilliwack video part to save the world from global board. If it comes, WHL fans can warming. expect a live feed during Royals However, for some odd reason games. However, populating a cycling has become hip, and so video board with instant replays, lives the ongoing debate about a promotional footage and graphics cyclist’s rights to go lid-free. is costly and demands a dedicated Wearing a helmet is the law, budget and staff. but police shouldn’t waste time ticketing people to save them from Royals’ Conacher themselves. becomes Pats’ Pat As for handing out traffic tickets for illegal cycling behaviour, I say Within a matter of three days, yes. Mark Morrison and Pat Conacher Tickets for not wearing a bike left Victoria for jobs higher up in helmet? That’s dissuading even the hockey world. more people from cycling. Morrison, former coach and

general manager of the now-defunct Victoria Salmon Kings, was hired by the Winnipeg Jets as an assistant coach for their American League farm team in St. John’s, Nfld. Conacher left his post as the Royals’ assistant coach and assistant general manager to take the head coaching position with the Regina Pats. The move sees Conacher go from shaking hands with one Parker to another. The Pats are run by president and governor Brent Parker, whose brother, Darren, still owns the RAP video board and is a member of the Royals’ executive.

Girls still pay to play when it comes to rugby Rugby Canada released its roster for the women’s Nationals Cup, a four-team tournament in South Africa next week, featuring Canada, U.S., England and South Africa. Two University of Victoria Vikes and three Velox Valkyries, one as a non-travelling reserve, were named to the team. However, four of the five turned down the opportunity because they aren’t willing to fork out the required $2,931. It’s nothing new for women’s rugby — players have been on the hook for travel costs for years — but with this September’s Rugby World Cup expected to become the third-biggest sporting event in the world behind the soccer World Cup and Summer Olympics, it’s an eyeopener. sports@vicnews.com Travis Paterson is sports reporter for Black Press South Island.

‘Most of the retro-generation fans who bike are the cool cats of the road.’

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Rub-a-dub There are likely more than three men aboard this tub — mega-yacht Attessa IV — as she slides through Sidney waters on Sunday. The more than 300foot, five-level vessel owned by American businessman Dennis Washington was offshore in the afternoon. Attessa was in town for the third Courtnall Celebrity Classic golf tournament that raised more than $720,000 to outfit five mental health units at the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s new Patient Care Centre. The Courtnalls raised about $2 million through their first two Courtnall Celebrity Classics in 2003 and 2004, and opened the Archie Courtnall Centre for emergency psychiatric care, named for their father who committed suicide in 1978. Francis Hill photo

V No one can disagree that natural gas produces fewer GHG emissions than coal or oil. Likewise, there is no point questioning the fact that natural gas can play a role in transitioning the world away from more carbon-intensive fossil fuels. However, I would disagree with anyone who believes we can build a long-term clean energy strategy around natural gas. In fact, if we place too much emphasis on natural gas, it will invariably slow the development of the renewable clean energy sources we really need, just as a report from David Suzuki recently pointed out. Natural gas has a place in reducing GHG emissions. It’s also a major revenue source for the province. However, our province’s clean energy resources could also become a major revenue source if we were to develop them, and the revenue they could potentially generate could surpass the revenue being generated by our non-renewable natural gas resources. Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam

B.C. Transit offers seniors special pass Re: Bus transfer restrictions dig into seniors’ pockets (Letters, July 22) I wonder if the letter writer realizes that B.C. Transit offers a yearly bus pass for seniors on fixed incomes? It is not widely known or advertised. I heard about it through word-ofmouth. All one has to do is phone and request an application. The price is $45 for an annual bus pass. It sure takes the angst out of travel times, schedules and long walks. Margaret Hunt Victoria

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As we sit and watch the events in the U.S. unfold regarding the massive debt and deficits that need to be tackled, have we ever wondered how much we spend on transportation both at the government level and on a personal level? There is a strong correlation between living in suburbia and a high proportion of a family budget devoted to transportation. When we spend 18 per cent of our personal budgets on transportation (Statistics Canada, 2011) just to sit in traffic, we need to react. This figure does not even include the detrimental impact on our productivity. A recent study estimated that in North America, the cost of trips as a proportion of GDP is 12.7 per cent whereas in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore it is only 5.4 per cent. The difference is a productive advantage for the Asian economies. At the government level, transportation authorities are spending everincreasing amounts of funds just to service the next subdivision. This includes transportation budgets for service professionals, medical personnel, increasing road construction and rehabilitation costs, and so on. Governments should not be in the business of promoting and financing urban sprawl. Mass transit and higher urban density will also allow for greater mobility for those currently hindered by high transportation costs. Coincidentally, U.S. President Obama has been pushing for these measures for the last couple of years. Unfortunately for him, these measures should have been implemented decades ago just to curtail the negative productive and debt impacts of urban sprawl. Avi Ickovich Victoria

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Fake $100 bills turning up Police are warning businesses to be wary of accepting $100 bills after three incidents of high-quality counterfeits were reported in Parksville. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson said the first reported incident happened in May, when a man described as a six-foot-tall Caucasian was seen passing a fake bill. A second incident on July 19 involved a female suspect who

was seen passing a fake bill. The woman is described as being in her early 30s, heavyset, five feet, four inches tall with light brown hair in a bun. She was seen carrying a large silver bag and a witness suggested she may go under the name Bailey. A third incident on the same day was also reported, sparking the warning. He said RCMP are asking businesses to ensure their employ-

ees are aware of $100 bills with the serial number JMM1M01001, which has been linked to all three incidents. Similar instances have occurred in cities across Vancouver Island including Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Saanich, Victoria, Campbell River, Duncan, and West Shore. Anyone who spots a fake is asked to contact local RCMP 250-656-3931.

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A pair of dogs left unattended drew police attention on July 19 shortly after noon near West Saanich and Wallace Drive. Central Saanich police were called for a report of two dogs locked in a vehicle with no windows open for what witnesses said was at least 25 minutes. Officers contacted the registered owner, who admitted to leaving dogs in the car for a few minutes.

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The local branch of the Amateur Radio Relay League got the opportunity to test out its new emergency response radio bus when it participated in the North Americawide annual radio Field Day. The Field Day provides amateur radio enthusiasts the chance to get together and practice their emergency response capabilities on the “ham radio,” a non-

commercial radio system that has been around for centuries. Local ham operators, part of the Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization (PEMO) communications sector, used the day to test out the new roving radio bus. The bus, purchased using municipal contributions to PEMO, acts as a alternate radio centre that is able to travel to the site of an emergency. On the bus are multiple radio systems that can reach anywhere

from local emergency response centres, to high frequency radios that can reach ground stations around the world. The radio systems have the capability of sending both voice and data messages across the airwaves. Data messages are packets of text sent over radio frequencies, similar to early dial-up internet. The bus also has radios operating on commercial radio frequencies such as the search and rescue and marine-band frequen-

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Children’s choir outstanding in Vienna Don Descoteau News staff

The experience of singing in gothic churches and touring around Austria was the meat and potatoes for Victoria Children’s Choir members. Winning their category at the recent Summa Cum Laude International Music Festival in Vienna was the gravy. “The win was only part of it. The win was something that wasn’t expected, but it certainly was wonderful,” said choir artistic director Madeleine Humer. “We went into this to learn and to grow and see what we were (capable of) as musicians and as an ensemble.” The Victoria singers, who

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ister — and four were of their own choosing. The VCC made a particular impact on judges with their rendition of Epitaph for Moonlight, by Canadian composer Murray Schaefer. It helped give the 37-member Victoria group first-place marks and an overall grade of ‘outstanding.’ They also performed the piece during the gala awards night for the festival. The group, primarily in their early to mid-teens, competed in the 30-and-under age division. The Victoria Children’s Choir begins its 11th season of operation in September. Visit www.victoriachildrenschoir. ca for more information. editor@oakbaynews.com

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prayers and readings from scripture. All animals should be brought in carriers or on leashes. Rain or shine at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 7921 St. Stephen Road (off Mt Newton X Road). Our offertory collection will be for the Pacific Animal Therapy Society.

annual for the Central Saanich Lions Club fundraising event with 24 ball teams playing over the weekend. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA Aviation Museum’s Annual Open House, Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1910 Norseman Road. Admission by donation. Phone 250655-3300 or visit www.BCAM.net. ANNUAL BLESSING OF the Animals at St Stephen’s is Sunday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. The outdoor service will include music,

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The shortstop is pitching and the staff ace is now the clean up hitter. The midget baseball Victoria Mariners starting playoff lineup for the B.C. Premier League’s final four tournament at Nat Bailey Stadium this weekend is one that nobody in the organization would have envisioned at the start of the season, said manager Mike Chewpoy. The Mariners beat the Abbotsford Cardinals in two out of three games at Henderson Park over the weekend and are returning to the final four despite having shed most of last year’s championship roster. “There’s been injuries and suspensions, it’s been a long year, I’ll just say that,� Chewpoy said. The season’s low point was an after hours incident that resulted in missed games for several of the players. But through the turmoil the team has stuck together, with a little extra glue coming from a couple of the team’s returning vets. When all-star shortstop Jesse Hodges sustained a season-ending injury it thinned the infield and led to a pair of surprises

— Cole Holt’s bat and Daryl Blaskovich’s pitching. It’s a reverse of sorts for the duo. As a pitcher Holt was the MVP of last year’s premier league final four. Blaskovich is the team’s captain, incumbent shortstop and go to pitcher. Until three weeks ago, however, Blaskovich hadn’t pitched a game since playing pee wee (11 and 12) for Sidney-Central Saanich. “I pitched during the winter season intersquad games and then in a game earlier this season, we were down by a lot. I took the mound and ended up shutting the door,� Blaskovich said. His first start came less than a month ago and he went the distance, throwing a complete game (seven innings) two-hitter which the Mariners somehow ended up losing 3-0, all them unearned runs. Since then he’s been a regular starter for the club.

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Community at college � Daryl Blaskovich is staying here next year but is committed to play for Colby Community College (Kan.) in 2012-13, with Cole Holt. At Colby, they’ll join M’s grads Scott Jones and Austin Russell.

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“(Blaskovich) throws four pitches for strikes and he throws hard. It’s simple really,� Chewpoy said. At the other end of the spectrum is Holt’s success as a hitter. “It’s a complete fluke,� Holt said. “It just started happening for me. I have an unconventional approach. I swing for everything.� Now a regular in right field, Holt is still in the pitching rotation but didn’t throw at all in the series against Abbotsford, though he was warming up and came close. Holt’s hitting also came as a result of an early deficit in the infield. As a fill-in shortstop to start the season he was hitting at the bottom of the order, but soon moved up and is penciled in as the No. 4 cleanup hitter. “Holt’s bat is just too good for us, he still might pitch but we’ve got a few good arms right now,� Chewpoy said. Pitcher Mike Shaw will start for the Mariners against the Coquitlam Reds today (July 29). The tournament is double-knockout but the first win is key. Blaskovich and Matt Bryan will likely get the next two starts for the team. “Just walking into Nat Bailey gave me goose bumps last year. It’s impossible to play bad baseball there,� Blaskovich said. sports@vicnews.com

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Jets affiliate hires Morrison

Victoria launched Mark Morrison’s playing career and now it’s launched his coaching

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career as well. Morrison will be assistant coach for the new St. John’s (N.L.) American Hockey League team — the former Manitoba Moose. The team is no longer an affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. Instead, St. John’s becomes the minor-league affiliate of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, as both are owned by True North. Morrison, 48, will work with head coach Keith McCambridge. For the past few years Morrison and McCambridge have stared across at each other as the respective coaches for the ECHL Victoria Salmon Kings and Alaska Aces.

Peninsula hosts Aboriginal Games

The 14th annual Coast Salish Summer Games are coming to the Peninsula. Soccer, canoe pulling and hockey are all on the agenda fot the Games slated for Aug. 15 to 18 at Tsawout and Tsartlip venues. Registration deadline is Aug. 4. For information email bjjoe@tsawout. ca or faren.sam@ csets.com.

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Pen Trackers of all ages make podium trips Danny Daniels Special to the News Review

Although classed as a Midget, Courtenay Neville-Rutherford is throwing the hammer like a giant this season. The Peninsula Track athete won her event at the recent BC Athletics Championship Jamboree, and was chosen as a member of the BC team heading for the Legion Development Camp and Canadian Youth

Championships in Ottawa August 5 to 11. The Parkland secondary student threw nearly nine metres further than her nearest competitor to earn the gold medal. This result reinforces all the hard work she has put in this season, not the least of which was her 3,444-point winning performance in the recent Vancouver Island Weight Pentathlon competition, when she led all other throwers, most of whom were much older.

Other Pen Trackers who came home with gold medals from the Jamboree were Rachel Ross, 15, in the Girl’s javelin event, with a toss of 32.16m, and Spencer Gaby, 17, who triumphed in the 3000m race walk competition with a time of 16mins 41.56secs. Ross also gained a silver in the triple jump (10.47m), while Jacqueline Gaby, 14, secured a bronze in her 1500m race walk (9:04.10). Rounding out the Pen Track

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Highlanders to make first playoff appearance Travis Paterson News staff

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS CALL FOR ENTRIES 9TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting SEPT 3,4 & 5 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901

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Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011. The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw operator course provides handson training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chainsaw for most non-falling applications. Key topics covered include creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSafeBC. Numerous sessions of chainsaw training are scheduled around the province starting in August, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website at www.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24� stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

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858-5865 ONLY 170,000 KM- 1983 Olds Cutlas Ciera, white, 4 door, good condition, non-smoking car. $1800. (250)382-0710.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 BUICK RIVIERA- fully loaded, regularly serviced, 28,000 km. Lots of recent work done. $2500 obo or trade. Esquimalt, 250-361-0052. 2004 MUSTANG convertible, Special Edition (Grey), V6, like new, covered prkg, 59,000 K, $10,000 obo. 250-978-2254. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2004 30.5’ 5TH WHEEL Prowler Regal. Living room & bed slide. Fully loaded- new carpets, furniture etc. $26,000 obo or trade. Esquimalt, 250361-0052.

GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE!

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1994 NISSAN Pathfinder, XE, V6, 4x4, standard, A/C, power windows, sunroof, in excellent condition, 223,000 K, $3500 obo. Call 250-920-4283.

TRUCKS & VANS

$0-$1000 CASH

For Junk Cars/Trucks

Will tow away any car or truck in 45 mins. FREE!

TowPimp.com 250-588-7172

toll free 1-888-588-7172 2001 HONDA Odyssey 132,000 miles, new water pump, battery, timing belt. $5500 obo. 250-514-8645.

UTILITY TRAILERS 2006 ROYAL Heavy Duty enclosed cargo trailer, white, 13,800lb capacity 8.5wx16.5lx82”h, 16” tires, twin 7000lb axles, no rivets. Asking $7500, obo. (250)9324309.

LANGFORD- 1 BDRM loft, 1.5 bath, lrg balcony, walking distance to all amenities, secure underground parking, laundry, stainless appls. Avail Aug 1. $1100 mo. (778) 678-2073. 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.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

J.ENG LANDSCAPING Co. Custom landscaping design. Rock gardens, water features, pavers. Jan, 250-881-5680.

MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. (250)3880278.

J&L GARDENING Full garden maintenance, pruning & trimming. John (250)885-7343.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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. DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663. Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

SAFEWAY PAINTING

SUNDECKS

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

250-477-4601 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

CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES AUNTIE MESS CLEANING. Reliable, efficient, honest, 40 years exp, seniors discount. $20/hr. Call 250-634-1077. MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278 *RHINA’S CLEANING* Commercial/Janitorial (250) 886-0564, rhinae@shaw.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

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.

DRYWALL MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures and renovations. (250)812-4879.

FENCING

MAINTENANCE, RENO’S, creative design installation. Ponds to patios, res. and comm. Call (250)474-4373 glenwoodgardenworks.com PROFESSIONAL LAWN garden maint, Spring clean-up. Hammer & Spade accepting new clients. 250-474-4165.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-386-1119.

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. Glowing References. Insured. Affordable. 15+yrs. experience Call Les at (250)880-2002. ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

GARDENING 10% OFF! Yard Cleanups, Mowing, Pruning, Hedge & Shrub Trim. 250-479-6495. 21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045. 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB.

250-216-9476

From the Ground Up

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Lawn & Garden Seasonal & year round maintenance Accepting New clients Specializing in Low maintenance Landscapes

AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129. BIG JOBS or small, we do it all. Weekly or monthly visits. Commercial & Residential. Call (250)885-8513. JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Lawn care, hedging & tree pruning. (250)217-3589.

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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.

THE STUCCOMAN. Chimney repair work. Free estimates, 20 year warr/guarantee. Senior discount. (250)391-9851.

250-652-2255

HANDYPERSONS

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

ACTIVE HANDYMAN Reno’s, drywall, decks, fencing, pwrwash, gutters, triming, yrd work, etc. Sen disc. 595-3327.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-889-5794.

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961 � REPAIRS/RENOS. Painting, plumbing, electrical, etc. Free estimates. Call 250-217-8666.

TRASH TALK Hauling & Junk Recycle. 30 yrs exp. Will clean you out! (250)818-4978.

Paper Routes Positions Open For FT/PT Carriers, Sub Carriers & FT/PT Drivers.

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

STUCCO/SIDING RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TOP NOTCH Painting Over 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542 paint TWO MEN And a Brush Interior/Exterior. Quality Workmanship. Free est. 250-656-9268.

Peacock Painting

Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603

RUBBISH REMOVAL

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

C.B.S. MASONRY Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios Repair. Renew. Replace “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Estimate & Competitive Prices. Charlie 294-9942, 5899942 Licensed Insured & WCB

Available

All Age Groups Welcome!

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. 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.

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

UPHOLSTERY WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance On-Time Completion

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

PLUMBING

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

PRESSURE WASHING

WINDOWS

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

PAINTING

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB

DEAN PARK Route 6552 - Kingcome Cres. (odd&even), Echo East (odd&even), Echo West (odd&even) Minstrel Pl. (odd&even) Route 6553 - Nash Pl. (odd&even), Beaumaris Pl. (odd&even), Pylades Pl. (odd&even), Dean Park Rd. (odd&even), Pender Park (odd&even) Route 6555 - Barrett Dr. (odd&even), Spieden. (Odd&even), Colbourne (odd&even), Burgoyne (odd&even) Route 6556 - Barrett Dr. (odd&even), Sentinel Pl. (odd&even) Route 6567 - Barrett Dr. (odd&even), East Saanich Rd. (even), Lowe Rd.

SAANICHTON Route 6224 - East Saanich Rd. (odd&even), Veyaness Rd. (odd&even), Hovey Rd. (odd&even), Ridgedown Cres.

Call... Arlene 250-656-1151

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OK, now it’s personal Copsforcancer

Black Press photographer Chris Bush wants to drop-kick cancer into history books Toby Gorman Black Press

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hris Bush has a bone to pick with cancer. In the last few years, cancer has taken his mother, aunt and three friends, the latter of whom were all close to Bush’s age of 53. His aunt, who died in June, is described by Bush, a Black Press photographer based in Nanaimo, as a “vibrant woman with no reason to shut down at all.” Not one to normally Special participate in the feature seemingly weekly five-kilometre Black Press local runs for newspapers on cancer, Bush Vancouver Island decided over will publish this many months special feature to participate in page spotlighting something a little police officers bigger – the 2011 taking part Canadian Cancer in this year’s Society Cops for Canadian Cancer Cancer Tour de Society Rock. Cops for Cancer The bicycle Tour de Rock. journey will take Bush and 21 Island teammates from Port Hardy to Victoria from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a retreat for children with cancer, and pediatric cancer research. Some of Bush’s reasons for participating are selfish, some are to help others, while others still are to do his part to dropkick cancer into the history books. He wants to do it while he still can. “I’m grateful at my age to be able to do this. A lot of people can’t,” said Bush, the oldest member of the team. “I’ve always wanted to cycle the Island and this is a great opportunity. At the same time,

Black Press photo

Chris Bush, with teammate Sandra Holman, hopes to raise $25,000 in this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. I’m helping kids and getting a better understanding of what it’s all about. It’s hard to overstate how neat this experience has been so far.” The training rides are gruelling – one in mid-July included a ride up the 18-kilometre Strathcona Parkway to Mt. Washington – but necessary to prepare the riders for the 1,000-kilometre tour that visits nearly every village, town and city along the way. Hard work, long drives to get to training sites and late dinners aside, Bush said the experience is worth it. To balance home, work and Tour de Rock responsibilities, he’s had to lean on his network

of supporters, mostly his wife Laurie. He has also forged many friendships on the team, a group of people he describes as committed and interesting. “You really get to like your teammates a lot,” he said. Team members are made up of police, auxiliary police and media, all of whom need to raise a minimum of $5,000. Along with training rides, team members are asked to participate in community events leading up to the tour, the most notable for Bush being a visit with children at Camp Goodtimes last week. “It’s going to be interesting,” he said, before leaving for the

camp. “I know it’s going to be emotional. Any time you’re confronted with kids in a difficult situation it’s tough. I won’t know how I’ll react until I get there.” Until the tour officially begins, Bush said he’s going to continue to keep pace with the increasing demands that come with being a tour rider. He’ll continue to put the kilometres in, do his best to fundraise to meet his goal of $25,000 and continue to have fun. “You only get one shot at this and that’s it,” he said. “But I’m feeling healthy – healthy as I’ve ever been. My clothes are loose, my lungs are healthy, I’m tired but it’s a good tired.”

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. HELP OUT: Donations to Tour de Rock can be made at www.copsforcancer.ca. FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, including rider profiles, please go online to:

www.tourderock.ca

Sidney SeniorCare would like to thank the 2011 Tour de Rock team for its dedication to Pediatric Cancer Research

Your noble journey in September will not only help to fight a devastating disease, but is an inspiration to us all! www.SidneySeniorCare.com 9752 Third Street, Sidney

250-656-7176 or 250-589-0010

email: sidneyseniorcare@shaw.ca

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