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Artist Ester Galac will be among many displaying their talents at the Clay Connects pottery show. Page A16
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Oak Bay High tell-all Information session for Oak Bay High renos Laura Lavin News staff
Oak Bay High is hosting an update session about the school’s replacement on Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. “It’s intended to update everyone,” said principal Dave Thomson. “We have a couple of variance requests and as part of the process we want to make sure everyone is aware of what’s going on.” Interested residents will be updated on construction timelines, field replacement, municipal involvement, the Neighbourhood Learning Centre and partnerships, at the meeting. “We’re in the process now of getting RFQs (requests for quotations) ready,” Thomson said. They also have a construction calendar, or timeline for the project “roughed out,” he said. Members of the Board of Education, Oak Bay council and Oak Bay Recreation will be in attendance, along with the project’s advocate architect to share information. Thomson said they hope to get shovels in the ground in the first week of April next year. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Transfixed by transit Crowds gather around telescopes set up on Cattle Point by members of the Royal Astronomical Society to take a look at the transit of Venus – the planet Venus passing in front of the sun Tuesday. Clear afternoon skies allowed a great telescopic view of the event.
Treasure hunt benefits charities Garagellennium sale will bring friends, neighbours together for good cause Laura Lavin News staff
Oak Bay’s annual ultimate community garage sale, Garagellennium, is on. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday Oak Bay residents will be cleaning out their basements and refilling them with treasures from their neighbours. The event, now in its 13th year, was initially started as part of Oak Bay’s centennial celebrations. Each
year, between 150 to 200 people register to be a part of the sale. Two of those trash to treasure types are Hilary Knight and Alastair Crow. Crow is so enthusiastic about the event that he’s holding two garage sales, two houses apart at 2225 and 2275 Lansdowne Road. “It’s my house as well as my grandmother’s house,” he said. Part of the reason he needs two
locations is because of the amount of items he’s gathered to sell. “I participated in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life last year,” he said. “It’s such a great charity, such a great cause.” Crow will donate the money he earns at his garage sales to the Relay for Life. PLEASE SEE: Giant garage sale, Page A7
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■ 50th annual Oak Bay Tea Party ■ June 2 & 3 ■ Willows Beach
Community celebrates Oak Bay Tea Party’s 50th anniversary The Oak Bay Tea Party marked a remarkable 50 years this past weekend with a golden celebration at Willow’s Beach Park. The annual parade was enjoyed by young and old Saturday morning, while additional highlights included Tea Party fireworks Saturday night and a concert by the Naden Band Sunday afternoon. The Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society played a prominent role in ensuring the weekend’s success, not only supplying the volunteers for the baron of beef assembly line, but also patrolling the waters at Willows Beach and performing a kayak rescue demonstration Saturday. On Sunday afternoon the group had a real rescue of none other than Mayor Nils Jensen, who sank his teacup in his first attempt at the Mayor’s Floating Teacup Race (won handily, but in gentlemanly fashion, by former mayor Christopher Causton). Organizers thank the many volunteers for another successful event and note that planning is already under way for next year – June 1 and 2, 2013.
Nine year-old Madison Davits has her hair braided by Ellie Sercombe.
Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen rings the bell after the teacup race while former mayor Christopher Causton looks on.
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Longtime Oak Bay residents, and loyalists to the Queen, Betty and Ralph White recall Her Majesty’s accession to the throne 60 years ago
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Betty and Ralph White with a souvenir program from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. (Inset) Betty’s aunt’s invitation to the event and (inset below) a map of the processional route.
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Betty White rustles through a green plastic bag. She carefully pulls out memorabilia from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation 60 years ago. Documents of the Queen’s crowning, including an invitation, menu and program guide – all of which once belonged to Betty’s aunt Annie Keating – soon cover the top of the wooden coffee table. Over the years, Betty has collected various books and magazines relating to the Royal family, but none of the documents are as special as the ones her aunt once held. “(My nieces) were going to throw it out and just burn it,” Betty said, adding that she came across the papers again while recently cleaning the house. Queen Elizabeth II began her reign in February 1952, after the death of her father King George VI. Betty’s aunt Annie was a housekeeper for a “big industrial family” in Glasgow, Scotland at the time. She received an invitation to Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, which took place June 2, 1953, through the family she was working for. Annie was an “old-fashioned matron” who never married. She and her English friends would get together and wear hats like the Queen’s, Betty recalled. Annie’s loyalty to the Queen is reflected in Betty. Betty, 72, remembers getting goosebumps while watching the Queen’s coronation on TV when she was 12
years old. “We lived in a village (in Scotland) of maybe 200 houses and one TV,” Betty said. “We all crowded at this house to see the coronation on TV, and the TV was 13 (inches) by 13.” Very few TVs were available back then, adds Betty’s husband, Ralph White, who is also a fan of the Queen. “One of the big furniture stores, which were selling TVs, they invited people to come… and there was hundreds of people in the big store watching little TVs,” Ralph, 74, said. A self-professed history buff, Betty said she loves anything relating to the history of Scotland and England. The fact that Betty has had her aunt’s documents for so many years is what keeps her interested in the Royals, Ralph said. For Betty, the Queen is a woman to look up to. “She’s done so much for the world. … You look at her as though (she were) a great big aunt,” Betty said. “I think the biggest part (of her coronation) was her just accepting the crown, and then coming out with all the robes and everything on.” The Queen’s ability to not allow family turmoil to get in the way of her duties is what the Whites respect
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of that.� To mark the township’s 100th birthday and kick off Buccaneer Days, 500 CFB Esquimalt personnel exercised their right to the Freedom of the Township, by marching along Esquimalt Road yesterday. Base commander, navy Capt. Craig Baines, led his contingent to municipal hall at 1229 Esquimalt Rd., where he was challenged by Victoria police Chief. Const. Jamie Graham. Baines then rapped on the door to the hall three times, at which point Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins answered and invited the commander inside. The military last conducted the ceremonial march in 1972 in honour of Esquimalt’s 60th birthday. A non-stop lineup of events is planned for Buccaneer Days, in and around the Archie Browning Sports Centre and Bullen Park. Saturday will feature a Lion’s Club pancake breakfast, parade
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Reuben Rowan, 6, is counting down the days until the kick-off to Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt, this weekend. The annual event, which features a parade Saturday morning, is organized by Bill Emery, left, Sandy Rozon and Bob McKie.
A special brew named Shoaling Waters, developed for Esquimalt’s centennial, will be unveiled this weekend. “The logic behind it is that India pale ales were the beers that were shipped from the English Midlands to the colonies,� said Spinnakers owner Paul Hadfield, whose roots in the township run deep. His grandfather arrived from England in the 1920s and later served as Esquimalt reeve. “We thought that given the naval background in Esquimalt, the sea-faring aspect (and my family connection), this would be a really fun style of beer to do to help celebrate 100 years,� he said.
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Terminally ill woman plans for son’s future Young mom’s health concerns weren’t taken seriously
to do something about it,” Wolf said. “You can’t just let them tell you it’s OK.” Wolf investigated the prospect of taking legal action for the negligent medical care she received, but learned that given the number of different doctors who had dismissed her concerns, both on the Mainland and in Greater Victoria, she was left with little recourse. Wolf’s medical care prior to her diagnosis – marked by walk-in clinic after walk-in clinic without the consistency of a family doctor – is typical of how many people seek medical help in the face of few doctors accepting new patients in Greater Victoria. While in its last annual report, released in June 2011, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia boasted having made
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Julia Wolf’s eyes focused on the melanoma poster fixed to the examination room door. The 19-year-old thought there was a chance the freckle on her leg might be one of the “less dangerous” forms of skin cancer. Wolf told the walk-in clinic doctor her freckle had certain signs of cancer. It itched and changed shape over time. He laughed and told her she was too young for that. “He basically made me feel like an idiot for even asking,” said Wolf, now 28 and diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. “Yeah I was 19, but it turns out you’re not too young at the age of 19. “If he had sent me to a dermatologist or looked into it, I could have caught it early on, but he just didn’t take it seriously.” While the spot grew and changed, Wolf sought more medical help, but like that first encounter, she continued to hear the same message: she was too young to have skin cancer – she was healthy. Seven doctors later, she had little more than diagnoses of dry skin, a wart and hypochondria. Years after that first clinic visit, another doctor suggested Wolf’s daily waves of nausea were allergic reactions to work. “He was really rude and I felt embarrassed. It’s all because I was young and it pisses me off because it’s my life. I expected somebody to give a damn and nobody did. Everybody can go on their merry way and I’m dying.” In October 2008 when she was pregnant with her son Lucas, Wolf demanded to see a dermatologist and was finally diagnosed. Each trip to the oncologist reveals more bad news. The single mother living in Saanich has endured one round of chemotherapy and four surgeries to remove tumours and lymph nodes from her leg. It’s quite rare that melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin
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Three-year-old Lucas Wolf gives his mother Julia a kiss in their Saanich home. Julia has terminal skin cancer and needs help with child care costs. cancer, develops in someone as young as Wolf. For the 10-year period from 2000-09, there was an average of 11 cases diagnosed each year in B.C. Exposure to UV light, particularly intense sun exposure during childhood, which Wolf says she has had, greatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer. Wolf now has the medical assistance of two dermatologists, an oncologist, a family doctor, a radiation specialist and two surgeons – but when it comes to help at home, she’s struggling. Wolf has been unable to return to her position as a postal worker since her diagnosis and is primarily concerned with providing for Lucas. She hopes to secure help with his childcare. Ideally, that would include moving into affordable accommodations in Duncan where she could live near her best friend, Elisha Morrison, who regularly travels
to Victoria to watch Lucas when she’s able. Morrison, Wolf’s support and mother to two, is named in Wolf’s will as Lucas’ guardian, Wolf’s friends have established a trust fund to provide for Lucas’ future. They’ve also begun fundraising to send the duo on a summer vacation. Wolf would like to take her son to see Legoland in California. Wolf’s oncologist has given her a 20 per cent chance of living another five years and suggested she take the trip this year. “She went to doctor after doctor after doctor saying: ‘This thing is itchy; my wart is itchy’ and they kept saying: ‘Don’t worry about it,’” said Morrison, who does her best to provide some help for her friend, although living in Duncan makes it tough. “All people, women and men, need to know, if you feel something is bad and wrong, you have
Help Julia and Lucas A trust has been set up for Lucas through Island Savings Credit Union, West Shore. Donations can be made to the Julia and Lucas Wolf trust at any Island Savings via account #2219467 (WS). For more info on ways to help, contact Morrison at emorrison_16_@ hotmail.com or 250-597-7947.
steps toward improving the issue of patients left without family doctors by licensing 387 new physicians in B.C., the stage is set for another story like Wolf’s to recur. As of Dec. 31, 2011, the college had 10,842 active general practitioners in the province and 575 accepting new patients. Only four doctors in Greater Victoria are accepting new patients. Of those, each has stipulations on who they will accept and none of the offices are located in Saanich. “I’m upset because I never got good medical care,” Wolf said. “When you’re young, people don’t take you very seriously. … It makes me so angry because (clinics) all have that skin cancer poster in their offices. Why do they have it there if it’s something they don’t take seriously?” nnorth@saanichnews.com
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“Last year a friend asked me to come by and I thought it was a good thing to do. Since then my uncle has been diagnosed with brain cancer and he’s struggling through – it’s kind of a more personal thing now,” he said. His Relay for Life teammates have helped him gather a variety of items for the sale, so he’s ready for the crowds. “My place is really full.” For Knight, the fundraising aspect is secondary to the community building that Garagellennium provides. “I’m a veteran,” she said. “I think I’ve been to every one since they started. It’s such fun. It’s just a big social event. You see some really cool dogs, people come with their dogs, there’s dogs at the different houses and cats
come out too. It’s just a nice have it down the road.” neighbourhood feeling and you Her books include everyget to pick up great stuff.” thing from children’s stories to Some of Knight’s great stuff academic books to some self includes plenty of books. “I’m help books. “I might be beyond a book hoarder,” she admitted. help,” she joked. However, her big book cleanFor more information and out will benefit a list of homes The Land Conparticipating “It’s just a nice servancy’s Abkgo to oakbaygahazi Garden. “I’m neighbourhood feeling ragesale.com or a member of the and you get to pick up see page A6 of Land Consertoday’s Oak Bay vancy, and every great stuff.” News. - Hilary Knight time I go to the The Relay for Abkhazi Garden Life, which helps I think about how they have fund cancer research and this honking big mortgage and enhance the quality of life of how they did a fantastic job Canadians living with cancer, of saving it from developers,” is on Saturday, June 23 from 6 she said. “Just the thought of p.m. to 6 a.m., more informasomebody ripping out those tion can be found at relaybc. gorgeous rhododendrons and ca. Learn more about the Land putting up condos is absurd. So Conservancy at blog.conserif I can help keep such a jewel vancy.bc.ca. in the community we can still editor@oakbaynews.com
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Queen’s reign offers stability At a time when the world is in financial turmoil and people are looking for some stability, Queen Elizabeth II is as good a person to look to as anyone. Not just for the Commonwealth countries over which she symbolically rules, but as a global picture of modest leadership. At 86, Elizabeth II Recent polls show that support for presents modestly maintaining Canada’s strong leadership ties to the monarchy are on the upswing among English-speaking Canadians. Part of that reversal of trend from say, five or six years ago, is likely due to last year’s royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. But large kudos have to be given to William’s grandmother, who has traditionally held her own in polls when it comes to popularity or respect, regardless of the general feeling about the monarchy. In the 60-plus years since her coronation, Queen Elizabeth has quietly done her job as the head of state, sparking very little controversy and avoiding interference in political matters, especially those of countries other than Britain. It seems those in Canada who argue against keeping our connection to the monarchy have more concern over what might happen if Prince Charles were to become King, which he is in line to become once his mother dies or steps down from her duties. For now, the Queen, 86, shows few signs of slowing down, especially as she heartily celebrates the start of her seventh decade on the throne with a series of celebrations at home and abroad. To be sure, the future of the monarchy as it relates to Canada will one day require more serious discussions than relying on poll results. But with the Canadian public remaining as enthralled with the Royal Family as any other type of international celebrities, our links to the Queen and the Crown appear firmly entrenched. As we muddle our way through tough times, that’s comforting to know. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Chipping away at democracy We hear it all the time: too much channels are being turned to more sugar is bad for us. often as an information-gathering And yet, we continue to be spoon- tool. They’re a treasure trove fed the sugary messages that are of public opinions, photos and coming out of, or rather eyewitness statements being filtered from, Prime that can be farmed, within Minister Stephen Harper’s reason, by journalists. office in Ottawa. But these channels We’ve heard time again – Facebook, Twitter that he is controlling and YouTube – are also the message, keeping a being used to funnel tight rein on journalists polished-within-an-inch-ofby limiting the flow their-life messages from of information, and governments at all levels, polishing up what little is as well as other public and released publicly. entities. Erin McCracken private Just hearing the Those channels are Paper Trail words ‘federal scientists’ being used to deliver a might prompt you to sugar-coated message automatically think ‘gag order.’ to journalists and the public. That Oh, we lament, what is the pill might be sweet on the outside, government trying to hide? but the message is still tough to Oh, we cry, our own government swallow when it’s that sugary. is eroding our democratic right to Gone are the days when freedom of speech. announcements were relayed to I don’t have to tell you the harm media sources over the phone, caused by elected officials in their through snail mail and via fax. relentless campaign to control the Today’s government-issued message, as well as the medium statements are delivered in a through which it is delivered. steady, non-stop electronic stream, The flow of information is being meant to foster the appearance funnelled and strained more of open communication and than ever before because of our transparency. But it feels like an digital world, which should, in illusion, one that runs the risk of fact, be offering more freedoms of alienating an already weary public. expression. The fingers of blame for the Instead, thanks to today’s gradual erosion of democratic technology, there are more ways rights shouldn’t only be pointed at to spin information – from press Harper. releases shelled out by public This delicate fabric of rights bodies to the 140-character blurbs is also being shredded by a sent out over the Twitterverse – persistence among provincial into messages that ooze sunshine government communications staff, and lollipops. to provide ‘background’ information On a positive note, social media on a variety of topics, but refuse to
be directly quoted. There is only one spokesperson, they say, and that is the minister of each government department. I’ve even received background information from a government communications staffer who simply cut, pasted and emailed a story to me that was written by a journalist from another media outlet. Journalists are also under regular pressure from non-government sources who ask to read drafts of articles in which they are quoted, prior to publication. Regardless of the reason – nervousness about being misquoted, or being associated with incorrect facts or portrayed in a negative light – I think it’s critical that the public know they are reading an unfiltered, balanced news story. Imagine if every article you read in a newspaper was first vetted by the people who are quoted in the story. The story would, in essence, be a sanitized press release. And we get enough of those as it is. This is a fast-paced electronic age, one in which the output of information from a bevy of sources is one-sided. As such, it’s becoming increasingly important for the public to have access to content that isn’t simply processed sunshine and lollipop statements. Sugar in moderation is okay, but too much and it can come back to bite us one day. That day may already be here. Erin McCracken is a reporter with the Victoria News. emccracken@vicnews.com
‘The message is still a tough pill to swallow when it’s that sugary.’
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LETTERS Dog ownership rules restrictive Why won’t the City of Victoria stop pussy-footing around and admit they’re dog-hating cat people? There are no rules regarding cat ownership. They’re allowed to wander unsupervised all over the city. Everyone’s yard is a litter box and nobody seems to care that these critters can bolt into traffic. But heaven forbid you own a dog. The city hired a private team of over-zealous browbeats to maintain “control” over dog owners and their pets. You’re not allowed to bike with your dog and apparently walking with your dog is
discouraged too. There’s a bylaw stating you’re not allowed to “park” (tie up) your dog so you can go grab a coffee or do an errand. This means dog owners must drive everywhere with their dogs. I’m a bike-riding dog owner who does not drive. I’ve been in touch with the mayor and city council regarding the restrictive bylaws surrounding dog ownership. I am all for dogs being controlled by their owners, but mandatory leash laws do not guarantee control. A leash only gives the illusion of control while allowing the owner to forgo actually training
their dog to listen/obey. Just last week in Nanaimo, a dog was attacked and killed by a dog on a leash. As I’ve explained to the mayor, the issue is control. Clearly that leashed dog was not under control. My dog was trained on a “mental” leash and for 11-plus years we’ve used words to get him to slow down, move over, stay, etc. Dogs enhance their owner’s lives and it’s a shame the city supports bylaws that make dog ownership so unpleasant and restrictive. Nancy Raycroft Victoria
Readers respond: Left-laners, economy, E&N High speed main factor in traffic deaths Re: Slow drivers present greatest hazard (Letters, June 1) I was not surprised by the ranting letter about people who drive in the left lane on the Pat Bay Highway. Formerly a law enforcement traffic officer, I am one of them, but drive on the left because it is the safer of the two lanes. I do not drive under the speed limit unless there is a reason to do so. The left lane is not exposed to merging traffic, or traffic entering from service roads along that route. Nor is it exposed to drivers who jerk into a right exit from the left lane because their driving habits do not allow them to safely get into the right lane in time. There are times when I must drive in the left lane in preparation for a left exit. I am a bit amazed about the statement that Alberta drivers “finally got it.” Has this man driven Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary? It is frightening and dangerous, due entirely to high speed. The Pat Bay Highway is less than 25 kilometres long, with four traffic lights. One needs a calculator to determine how much time one ‘may’ save – under ideal conditions, over that entire length – even driving twice the legal speed limit. The need for speed is a habit and a dangerous one. A bit of thought about the actual time factor in almost every situation will clearly show this to be a fact. Charles Scheideman Saanichton
Our economic future tied to resource sector We are living in a strange and rapidly changing world, where countries are on the brink of
default on their huge debts. While anti-federal government voices are heard almost daily, Canada is hopefully on track to avoid the Greek-style tragedy unfolding in Europe. Our resource sector, the economic engine presently keeping Canada afloat, will be our saviour in a world where the options are few. Canadians are being force fed the idea that Canada will now have no environmental watchdogs or safeguards. All that with a minor reduction in government spending. That seems a little odd to me. I also do not think Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has been vilified by so many, has instructed the various government agencies where they should make cuts. Many environmental regulations were too restrictive and cumbersome before the proposed budget bill changes. They caused legitimate resource development to be indefinitely stalled or reviewed out of being. The problem of governments tending to overlegislate to justify their own existence is common. The stakes are high. Because of our natural resources and energy reserves, Canada has the unique ability to survive in a world where manufacturing is being sucked into the black hole we call China. There is no stopping this deindustrialization of the west. If Canada can survive with our standard of living mostly intact, we will be one of the few developed countries to do so. Canada can be a society that uses its financial resources to care for our rapidly aging population and have some significant influence internationally. Or, we can fade into economic obscurity, adrift and unable to finance our social programs, health care and
Ridem’ mower A unique cyclemower is stationed alongside commuter bikes at the City of Victoria parks yard at Beacon Hill Park. It was put together as a gag by staff, outside of work hours, after an accident befell one of the department’s standard-issue lawn mowers. Roszan Holmen/News staff
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educational systems. In that scenario, Canada could have little or no affect on the world; another welfare state looking for handouts. Bill Wilson Saanichton
Let’s get moving on E & N project Re: Rail safety none of the public’s business (Roszan Holmen column, May 25) I understand the first part of the E & N railway restoration project will be the stretch between Victoria and Langford. They are going to need a lot of help cleaning up along the tracks. People will be asked to help clear brush and weeds, plus a lot of junk that people have dropped on their walk along the trestles. Work is supposed to have started on the railway project, but I have not seen anyone at the roundhouse. The public needs to see work begin on the tracks now, and not have it be put on hold. Any delay would not help ease the Colwood crawl, which sometimes causes it to take two hours or more just to reach Helmcken Road from the Dockyard. The railroad could place dumpsters for volunteers to dump debris and weeds into, unless they want to put weeds in a separate container. I know quite a few people would come out for a hour or two to work on the tracks. People don’t want to wait until 2013 or 2014 to be able to take a train. Politicians have to stand up and tell us the truth of the matter at hand. I hope the E & N rail project isn’t delayed. It would be a shame to see a part of Victoria heritage die when there is no reason for it. Barbara Dunahee Esquimalt
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Lengthy naval career draws to a close New admiral assumes West Coast naval command Erin McCracken News staff
Though unplanned, it proved fitting that the outgoing commander of West Coast naval operations included a salute to Canada’s flagship submarine in his goodbyes. Rear-Admiral Nigel Greenwood handed over command of Maritime Forces Pacific and Joint Task Force Pacific to Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove at CFB Esquimalt on Monday. “Such a pleasure to see (HMCS) Victoria sailing out of this harbour on cue, and that’s the way it’s going to happen from here on in,� Greenwood told invited guests. Sharon Tiffin/News staff After five years in the shop, the submarine returned to sea early last year, Outgoing Rear-Admiral Nigel Greenwood, escorted by under Greenwood’s watch. On Mon- wife, Deborah, leaves change-of-command ceremonies day, he watched it cut smoothly out to Monday at HMC Dockyard’s Duntze Head. the Strait of Juan de Fuca, another step towards full operational status. organization in B.C. “She’s going to give lie to all those passive doubters “I’m not sure how it could feel any better than who thought we couldn’t do it. As a navy, we’ll prove this,� Truelove said, as Greenwood, Vice-Admiral Paul them wrong, again and again. To my mind, Victoria Maddison, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy; represents our navy – small and powerful, deployable and Lt.-Gen. Walter Semianiw, commander of Canada and potent – and that’s the kind of reputation we have Command, looked on. around the world here.� Truelove, who joined the military in 1981, brings Greenwood also hinted at the difficulty in retiring a wealth of experience to the position. He recently after a fulfilling 37-year naval career. “I’ve seen other returned from a nine-month deployment in Afghaniadmirals pass this podium before in a similar circum- stan. stance. There’s one thing they don’t tell you about Truelove has served on the West Coast before, swallowing the anchor, it tends to get stuck in your as commanding officer of HMCS Regina, from 2001 throat.� to 2003, and the Naval Officer Training Centre until Truelove, a Nova Scotia native, is taking on a role 2004. that involves enormous responsibility. As commander “I am excited to be taking the helm as we move of Maritime Forces Pacific, he will be in control of through the next phase of transformation across the Canadian maritime forces in the Pacific Ocean. As Canadian Forces, while also navigating a complex commander of Joint Task Force Pacific, he can give period of fleet renewal,� he said, “and at the same the order to deploy military personnel to domestic time, ensuring that this formation remains as it always emergencies in B.C. has – ‘ready aye ready’ to respond when called upon He will also be responsible for search-and-rescue by our nation.� response in B.C. and the Yukon, and for the Cadet emccracken@vicnews.com
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Oak Bay rotarians jump in to help kids Local rotarians proved once again that they put local children first. The Start Early Literacy Awareness Campaign, co-sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Literacy Roundtable and Cadboro Bay Book Company, presented 745 new baby board books and 180 recycled children’s books to Eileen Eby, project leader for 1000x5 Children’s Book Recycling Project at the Oak Bay Rotary luncheon in late May. Rotarians raised $3,550 for the purchase of the new baby books, while the Cadboro Bay Book Company provided them at cost. In addition to providing books to 1000x5, which in turn distributes them to local families through the Strong Start programs located in various elementary schools, 1,000 bookmarks were distributed through the Cadboro Bay Book Store and local Rotary Clubs. The bookmarks explain that literacy begins with babies, as reading to babies promotes parent-child bonding, contributes to early learning, stimulates imagination, develops attention span and memory, builds listening skills, and introduces numbers, letters, colours and shapes. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Teeny tiny gardens on display Proving how wonderful things in tiny packages can make a big impact on the lives of others, the owners of 11 miniature masterpieces will open their garden gates to the public in support of the Victoria Hospice. Taking part in the seventh annual Teeny Tiny Garden Tour allows you a rare glimpse into Greater Victoria’s smallest backyard gems – while supporting Hospice’s compassionate programs for patients and their loved ones. From a traditional English garden to a ‘Take me to Bali’-themed garden, the tour will have something for everyone. In addition to some truly amazing gardens on display this year, master gardeners will also be on site – at 2511 Maynard St. and 1869 Gonzales Rd. – for your gardening questions. The tour takes place Sunday, June 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and on sale at Dig This stores (560 Johnson St.; 1990 Oak Bay Ave; Broadmead Village Shopping Centre; 2387 Beacon Ave., Sidney); the Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique (1315 Cook St., near Yates street); and all Thrifty Foods locations. Roughly 50 per cent of Victoria Hospice’s annual operating costs are not covered by B.C’s health-care system, and must be funded through community donations to Victoria Hospice and the Palliative Care Foundation. For more information, or to donate, visit www.victoriahospice.org or call 250-519-1744. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Celebrate Bowker Arthritis can strike youth, too Creek Saturday Young Esquimalt family works to keep things normal
Take the Bowker Creek pledge at Fireman’s Park in Oak Bay on June 9. The Community Association of Oak Bay and the Bowker Creek Initiative are hosting the 5th annual Bowker Creek Community Celebration. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Mayor Nils Jensen officially opening the event at 11:45 a.m. Join the Friends of Monteith Indigenous Plant Association, Oak Bay Allotment Gardens, Oak Bay Green Committee, Oak Bay Tourism, Emergency Preparedness
and others to share your vision and ideas for a community greenway and watershed restoration. There will be opportunities to learn more about Oak Bay High’s creek restoration project. The event includes a pennant printing and eco-art workshops, an obstacle race down Bowker Creek, food forest tours and a free draw to win a rain barrel from the CRD. For more information go to oakbaycommunityassociation. org or contact Jill Croft at jillcroft@ telus.net. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Watching four-year-old Hazel Laughland run and climb on a playground near her home in Esquimalt, one might never guess that some days her joints are so sore that playing isn’t an option. The bright-eyed preschooler with a big smile and sparkly pink shoes – they’ve got “Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty” (images) inside, she reels off – is one of roughly 10,000 children and teenagers in Canada with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In her young life, the symptoms – soreness and inflammation of the joints – have come and gone. Her parents, Mark and Tammy Laughland, were relieved last year when Hazel went into remission and didn’t need to take medication or suffer through injections needed to reduce swelling in her joints. A flare-up of the condition this spring meant a return to the daily pain management strategy, but the couple was more prepared for it, physically and emotionally, Tammy says. “When she got her first injection, I had to be out of the room, I couldn’t watch,” she says. “Now she wants me to be there.” When Hazel, who was born with hip dysplasia in 2008, was diagnosed with arthritis in 2010, her mom would watch her like a hawk and fret over minor tumbles. That has changed, Tammy says. “I don’t want to baby her, I want her to toughen up.” While slightly small for her age, Hazel is a typical youngster who enjoys being active, loves swimming and going to the playground, Mark says. “She won’t come out and say she hurts, she’ll just say her legs are tired,” he says of the difficult days. “She’ll participate in anything, but she sometimes has to (take it easy).” With another child in the picture, 19-month-old son, Cole, the Laughlands have tried to normalize their family life as much as possible. Part of that is sticking to their busy work schedules while the kids are at daycare. Tammy works at the Delta Ocean Pointe Victoria, while Mark, a navy petty officer second class, is an instructor at the fleet school at CFB Esquimalt. Mark works long hours, but is able to look after dinner and spend time with the children in the evenings. “(Hazel) likes to help with supper, then it’s bath and story time. The weekends are nice, we all STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS DEA LS COU COUPON PONS S BROC BROCHUR HURES ES CAT CATALO ALOGUE GUES S CONT CONTEST ESTS S PRODUC PRO DUCTS DUC TS STO STORES RES FLY FLYERS ERS DEALS DEALS CO COUPO UPONS UPO NS BRO BROCHU CHURES CHU RES
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Hazel Laughland, 4, waits for mom, Tammy, to push her on a swing near their home at Work Point in Esquimalt. get time to spend together.” The family will have plenty of togetherness on Sunday (June 10), as they stroll the one-kilometre route for the Walk to Fight Arthritis, staged across the country by the Arthritis Society. The annual event not only raises money for research, it seeks to bust such myths that arthritis is an old person’s disease. According to society statistics, about one in 1,000 children or teens have arthritis. Having the resources of the Arthritis Society available, including up-to-date treatment information, has taken away a lot of the fears, Mark says. “When we found (Hazel) had arthritis we said ‘let’s deal with it,’” he says. “They made things clear – why it’s like this and what can we expect. Just knowing helps so much. When you don’t know, that’s when it’s really scary.” editor@vicnews.com
Did you know? ■ The Walk to Fight Arthritis happens Sunday (June 10), starting from Bayview Properties at the corner of Catherine Street and Esquimalt Road. ■ Registration begins at 9 a.m. One- and five-kilometre walks start at 10 a.m.
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iley McCormick says the London Olympics will be a different experience than Beijing. And he’s veering away from what he did four years ago to give him the best chance possible of winning. “What will be best for me will be focusing my time and energy into consistent training, rather than travelling around to different meets before the Olympics,” the 20-year-old Saanich resident said. Even from a mental perspective, getting a spot on the Olympic team was entirely different this time around. “The first time it was an ‘I made it!’ feeling. I was ecstatic. I had achieved my goal,” he said. “This time I was excited, of course, but I felt more relieved than anything. Last time (at the Olympics), I had already accomplished my goal (of qualifying).” McCormick secured his Olympic spot on May 27 at the Diving Canada Olympic trials in Montreal. He completed an impressive fifth-round reverse dive, earning perfect 10s from four of the judges, and clinching a spot before taking his final dive. Training as an Olympic platform diver is no easy feat. McCormick, who’ll participate in the 10-metre event in London, spends seven days a week training at Saanich Commonwealth Place. His rigid schedule involves an hour of dry land work in the morning (stretching, flips, acrobatics) followed by an hour in the water. And then his afternoon begins with another hour out of the water, followed by two hours in the water. “I have to have a good strategy with my coach … in order to not blow everything out, and have nothing left in the tank for the Olympics. I feel like we had a great strategy, because I’m not exhausted from it, and I’m ready to keep going.” As an athlete, McCormick sees that he’s improved significantly since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “I don’t have as many errors. I’m a lot more consistent,” he said. “I’m also doing much more difficult dives now.” Another aspect of attending the Olympics that he hopes will be different this time around is getting a chance to see other athletes compete. “This time I’m definitely going to take a different approach, and I’m going to try and see some sights, and see other events,” he said, mentioning that a soccer game is top of mind, in that respect. But his priority remains ensuring he’s physically and mentally prepared when he’s standing 10 metres above the water at the London Aquatics Centre. “It’s very, very stressful … but I’m still hungry for this – I’m hungry to do well at the Olympics.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
The Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece on May 10 and after a short relay around that country, it arrived in the United Kingdom May 18.
Thousands carry Olympic torch The Olympic Torch was carried by 8,000 torchbearers, who travelled 12,874 kilometres through more than 1,000 communities. On average, each torchbearer carried the flame 300 metres.
Stadium built to be Games centre Olympic Stadium will be used for Olympic athletics, opening and closing ceremonies and Paralympic athletics. The 53-metre high structure took three years to construct and required 10,000 tonnes of steel.
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Saanich diver Riley McCormick competes during the Men’s Open Platform diving competition for the 2012 Winter Senior Nationals at Commonwealth Place pool.
The London 2012 Festival runs for 12 weeks across the U.K., from June 21 to Sept. 9. It includes 1,000 events.
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Rescued climber now stable Rescue season now in full swing Natalie North News staff
A man who fell nearly nine metres from a cliff at Arbutus Cove over the weekend is now in stable condition, recovering in hospital. The 20-year-old was believed to be rock climbing along the cove at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday (June 3) when he slipped from the cliff face to the rocky terrain below. Capt. Dale Peebles, based at Saanich’s No. 3 fire station near the University of Victoria, was one of the first on the scene, along with the B.C. Ambulance Service. A witness led the crew down a steep embankment off of Gordon Head Road to what Peebles calls a “treacherous”
beach. There, two paddle boarders were attempting to stabilize the man. “He was found lying half in a tidal pool with a severely angulated foot with compound fractures,” Peebles said. “There were no ropes or anything like that. I think he was trying to do some free-climbing.” With the man also showing signs of shock and hypothermia, responders called in more resources: a ladder and rescue truck for a potential high-angle rescue, along with an RCMP zodiac, which happened to be nearby. In the end, the B.C. Ambulance Service called a medi-vac helicopter to transport the man to Victoria General Hospital. While the group waited for the helicopter to arrive from Vancouver, they packaged him in a basket stretcher and carried
Bomb threat at courthouse a hoax A bomb scare at the Victoria courthouse Tuesday afternoon was quickly downgraded to a hoax after police and provincial sheriffs searched the building. Victoria police were alerted by staff at an undisclosed Victoria lawyer’s office at 2 p.m., after they read a chilling post on Facebook that said there was “a bomb at the courthouse and that people were ‘going to pay,’” said police spokesperson Const. Mike Russell. The law office did not receive a death threat.
him to a sandbar where the helicopter could land safely. He was off of the beach by 1 p.m. Between paramedics, firefighters and flight crew, Peebles counted upwards of 18 people on the ground. “The cost for that is … thousands and thousands for sure,” he said. Falls of all kinds – whether from horseback, mountain bike or rocks – spike this time of year, as more people are outdoors enjoying the weather and participating in recreational activities. “Two weeks ago I was up on Mount Tolmie,” he said. “We (responded to) three guys smoking doobies up there, jumping from rock to rock and (one guy) broke his leg. “The nicer the weather, the more people are outside having fun in the outdoors.” nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Potter enchanted by hands-on medium Use of driftwood brings excitement to work Kyle Slavin News staff
Ester Galac is so passionate about pottery that she turned down a diamond ring as a 20th wedding anniversary gift from her husband, and opted instead for a potter’s wheel. The 55-year-old Saanich resident first entered the pottery world more than two decades ago, after years of interest in the art but never having had an opportunity to set foot into that world. “Our girls were taking ballet lessons at Cedar Hill. While waiting for them I was wandering through the halls and found the pottery studio. I was enchanted,” Galac recalls. She took her first pottery class in 1989, but the timing wasn’t right to pursue the art – what with raising two daughters – so she didn’t return to pottery until 1999. That’s when she took another class. And then another. And then another. And Galac has never looked back. She’s now an active member of the South Vancouver Island Potters Guild, which is hosting its annual show and sale at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Place on June 16. The bottom floor of Galac’s Gordon Head
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Ester Galac throws clay in her home studio while two of her finished works – a decorative bronze oval and a tea pot – sit on the edge of her potter's wheel. home is more or less reserved for her art. She has her studio (where she throws the clay and forms the pieces), a kiln room, a glazing room and then a storage room with shelves full of funky homemade teapots, mugs, vases, plates and pitchers. Each of Galac’s pieces is unique – playful, and evidently inspired by the nature that
encompasses her home. Though many of her pieces are functional, she points out a decorative bronzed oval, which she’s particularly proud of. She scours area beaches – Cordova Bay, French Beach – for kelp and driftwood to incorporate as handles and the like on her art. “In today’s mass-produced world, when
people buy handmade work, that brings different qualities and some excitement into your everyday,” Galac says. “The user can find the marks that the maker left “I was behind.” The Potters Guild wandering is 70 members through the halls strong, 35 of whom will have their works and found the display and for pottery studio. I on sale at Clay Conwas enchanted.” nects, the June 16 show. - Ester Galac Galac says the camaraderie shared by organizations like the guild are crucial for artists as they look to branch out and improve upon their skills. “The clay makes the bond. But being part of a group was really important for my development,” she says. “Having other people who’ve had the same frustrations and failures through their art really helps to strengthen your resolve to stay and do more.” The Clay Connects show and sale happens June 16 at 1335 Thurlow Rd. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the South Vancouver Island Potters Guild visit victoriapotters.ca. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Food, human rights focus of art exhibition Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Just Food will bring a new look to human rights issues in a display this month at the Mary Winspear Centre. The Just Food art exhibition features 13 artists from Canada and around the world who add their voices to the growing number of people connecting the right to food with a faith-based response to hunger in the world. “We’re just hosts, it’s not a church function. It’s more about human rights and using the arts to communicate that,” said pastor John Liira of Highway Christian Fellowship, the church on McDonald Park Road near Highway 17. “It has a very unique focus, it’s on justice and food issues. “ The artists, including six Canadians (one of them First Nations) and 12 other international artists from 13 countries, were given United Nations declarations as inspiration. “It’s really highlighting some of the current issues with food accessibility and done in a visual format that is very compelling,”
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(Above) John Liira from Highway Christian Fellowship, organizers of the art show. (Left) Pour Down Righteousness by Annelies Soomers. Liira said. “We’re just hoping that many people get to see it.”
The hope is that with this exhibit, people will be informed, equipped and motivated to exert themselves and their communities toward the goal of ending hunger — that Just Food will become just food. “We’re very involved with the social justice and poverty issues as a faith based community,” Liira said. “People get to enjoy a really stimulating exhibition and be involved in social justice at the same time.” He discovered the show, which has toured North America for about 18 months now, on the Canadian Food Grains Bank website. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the Canadian Food Grains Bank. “It’s one of the two primary arms for food aid in Canada,” Liira said. “It’s a reputable, government-recognized organization, so we just want to highlight through the art exhibition there’s opportunity there for us to actually make a difference.” Just Food is on at the front gallery of the Mary Winspear Centre. The show runs to the end of June from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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up of UVic Vikes, are going to be really strong.” Also competing in the men’s division is a mixed team of Castaway Wanderers and Velox Valhallians on the Southsea Connection, a team from Western Washington University, and a rep team of under-18 B.C. players. The sevens tournament begins at 8 a.m. and also includes a fourteam premier women’s division and a four-team under-16 boys division. The U20 match starts at 5 p.m. and is a final tune-up prior to Canada’s departure to the IRB Junior Rugby World Trophy in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 18 to 30. The world trophy roster features plenty of locals, including Esquimalt High grad Andrew McGinn of James Bay, Mike Dalsin of CW) and Michael Fuailefau, a CW player with the UVic Vikes. sports@vicnews.com
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Even on a bad day – by his own standards – Mason Kereszti dominates in the javelin, his specialty. He won gold in that event at the B.C. high school track and field championships in Burnaby last weekend (June 2 and 3). He also won gold in the discus, and bronze in the shot put. “I didn’t train with the discus or shot put, and only threw them in three competitions this year, so I’m happy it all just came together for me with those two events,” said the Grade 12 Lambrick Park student. Kereszti’s dominance in the javelin was blatant, as he beat the silver medal winner by just under eight metres. Not bad for an off day. “I don’t know what was wrong,” Kereszti said. “I was more than four metres short of my personal best.” It’s the second year in a row that Lambrick Park secondary has turned out a future national team member in a throwing event. Kereszti is following in the footsteps of his cousin Adam Keenan, who graduated from Lambrick in 2011, and will join him in Kamloops this summer to train with the national training centre. Keenan has been there one year already, focusing on
the hammer throw. Kereszti hopes to one day succeed Olympian Scott Russell as the reigning Canadian javelin thrower. It will be a few more years of junior and under-23 competitions until the two can pack on the kind of bulk sported by Olympic-level throwers, though Keenan is well on his way. Kereszti will enroll at Thompson Rivers University, just as Keenan currently is, and will train alongside his cousin under the watchful eyes of Anatoliy Bondarchuk. The highly regarded Russian also coaches Olympic medal hopeful Dylan Armstrong. The cousins are now in training for the national junior track and field championships, set for Winnipeg, July 27 to 29.
Oak Bay streak ends The Oak Bay girls team’s domination of the provincial track and field championships ended at nine straight titles with the team’s second-place finish in Burnaby. The four-by-400m relay team of Rianne Craig, Bree Neale, Lexie Scott and Heather Vantassell won gold, and the same team won silver in the four by 100m, swapping in Kiah Ecceleston for Vantassell. Craig also won silver in the pole vault, clearing 2.85m, with the bronze medal going to Lindsay Cole of Mount Doug. Madelyn Brunt won bronze in the 1,500m steeplechase. Nina Briggs and Natalie Henderson took gold
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Oak Bay High student Liam Kennell, 16, won bronze in the provincial 1,500 metre run. and bronze, respectively, in the 1,500m race walk. Oak Bay’s boys team also had a down year, but still won its share of medals, finishing third. Simon Psotka won gold in the pole vault. Liam Kennell won bronze in the 1,500m, beating Mount Doug rival Thomas Getty, who was fourth. And Graham Landells won silver in the 1,500m race walk.
The fruit of fourth place A belated adjustment to the decathlon standings moved Lambrick’s Lucas Dellabough from fifth to fourth, which pushed the Lambrick boys team ahead of Oak Bay. Dellabough also took bronze in the 200m dash and finished fourth in the 100m dash. sports@vicnews.com
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St. Michaels University School rowers won one gold and one bronze at the national school championship at the Royal Canadian Henley course in St. Catharines, Ont. St. Michaels finished 12th and St. Andrew’s Regional School came in 16th out of the 137 schools in attendance from Canada and the United States. Hannah Nielsen and Charlie White won bronze in the senior women’s lightweight double, and the junior men’s quad of Ryley Erickson, Brendon
Marney, Colin Knightley and Andrew Williams won gold. It was also the first time St. Michaels entered a men’s eight, one of three fourth-place finishes by the school. St. Andrews’s also had a pair of boats medal, as the junior boys double of Tristan Hayton and Patrick Keane won silver, as did the junior girls double of Gemma Kerr and Hannah Taft. “Being able to have seven out of our 10 boats make the final heat is very exciting. The future certainly looks bright for the St. Andrew’s rowing academy,” said head coach Alia Zawacki. sports@vicnews.com
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eventual winner Seycove. Lambrick ran the Melissa Orton got more table in the round robin, than she expected when defeating Sands, Duchshe took on the head ess Park and McNair. coach role of the LamThe only goal Lambrick brick Park Lions senior surrendered prior to the girls soccer team. semifinal came on a penThe Lions finished third alty kick. But Seycove at the AA provincials in was just too much for Kamloops last week. Lambrick, Orton said. “It was rewarding – far “For the first 12 minbeyond what I had imagutes it was end-to-end, ined. I know why coaches but as the game wore do it now,” Orton said. on Seycove dominated Orton is a 2009 Lamnearly all of it, and they brick grad and now plays deserved to win it. I told for the Vancouver Island the girls, ‘don’t carry University Mariners and that negativity through Gordon Head premier to the (bronze medal) soccer teams. As a Grade game,’ because they 10 defender on the senior deserved to go home team in 2007, she helped with a medal.” the Lions to the triple Lambrick rebounded crown, winning the city’s with a controlling win Ryan Cup, the AA Island over St. Thomas More. Don Denton/News staff It was the best Orton and provincial championOak Bay’s Jessie Collison fights for ball saw them play all year. ships. “We won it all, but even with Lambrick Park striker Emma Entzinger Lambrick’s Sarah with all the (school and during the Ryan Cup. Entzinger won the Lefebvre was named to club soccer) I played I golden boot award at the AA provincials. the Commissioner’s 11. never took into account The Claremont Sparwhat it would be like for Orton following Lambrick’s 2-0 tans finished 10th and Belmont coaches,” Orton said. win over St. Thomas More in the Bulldogs 12th among the 16 This year she stepped in to bronze-medal game. teams at the AAA senior girls coach late in the season but Emma Entzinger scored both soccer provincials in Surrey. never skipped a beat, crediting goals, and was awarded the Glenlyon Norlfolk School won its a team of hard-working, skilled golden boot for the tournament. third straight single-A championand understanding players. She also scored Lambrick’s only ship. Players and parents thanked goal in the 2-1 semifinal loss to sports@vicnews.com News staff
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LOST: CAT, Male, long haired, multi colored, blue eyes, split right ear. May 25, Cordova Bay area, please call 250-590-4473.
An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
LOOKING FOR an automotive paint technician to work F/T in the Comox Valley, that works well with others and is able to maintain and clean their own work space. Must have experience in automotive prep, priming, masking, spraying and polishing car bodies. Must own tools required to perform job. Waterborne experience an asset but not necessary. Reply with resume to Drawer 4494 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7.
TRAVEL It’s now very easy to qualify for the
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PRIVATE 1 bdrm beach cabin, self-contained, 20 mins north of Qualicum. N/S, N/P. Weekly $500. Call (250)757-2094.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners
BUSINESS FOR SALE
For local information Call: 250-995-9356 www.britishpensions.com
Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet. Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253
UKRAINIAN FOOD SALE. homemade frozen perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, fresh sausage. NO HOT LUNCH. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. Sat. June 9, 10am-1pm.
LEGALS WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1C3XY66R2LD767351 Owner A. Jowsey 2001 HYUNDIA ELANTRA KMHDM45001U181566 Owner A. King Will be sold on June 22, 2012. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
DRIVERS WANTED: TerriďŹ c career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneďŹ ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS . Become a Psychiatric Nurse
EXPERIENCED CONCRETE PUMP OP. / HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
*Top Industry Wages / * Full BeneďŹ t Package Email: heather@viperconcrete.com Fax: 403-217-7795
Online: www.viperconcrete.com HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview.
HOT GUYS! HOT CHAT! HOT FUN! Try Free! Call 250220-3334 or 800-777-8000. www.interactivemale.com
DUNCAN, BC- We are looking for a fulltime Heavy Duty Mechanic, will consider apprentice based on experience. Wage and beneďŹ t package as per the USW Coast Master Agreement. Duties will include repairs to logging trucks and logging equipment. Please fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES 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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES Looking for a NEW career? www.bcjobnetwork.com
WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24� stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.
Saanich News We currently have a full time sales opportunity available for the Saanich News. Published twice weekly in print and online with a full complement of specialty supplements and features, our focus on local communities has produced positive relationships with both readers and advertisers. This is a challenging career opportunity for a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients, develop new business and create strong marketing programs. You have built your career on relationships and understand the importance of consulting with clients about their objectives and developing solutions that help them achieve their goals. Ideally you have experience in a fastpaced sales or service environment with a focus on client interaction. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Our environment is fast-paced and no two days are the same. You can expect a supportive work environment, competitive compensation package including full beneďŹ ts and unlimited opportunity to grow your career. Candidates must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle in good working condition. Reply in conďŹ dence with resume by June 15, 2012 to;
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD PERSONAL COOK wanted, 4-6 healthful dinners/week for senior. References, 250 7215991, e.patten@shaw.ca
Looking for a NEW job?
Oliver Sommer Director, Advertising Sales, Black Press 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 e-mail: osommer@blackpress.ca Fax: 250-386-2624 Phone: 250-480-3274
www.blackpress.ca .com
HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Experienced Boom man • Grapple Yarder Operator • Hooktender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.
PERSONALS
LOST AND FOUND
ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.
PERSONAL COOK wanted4-6 healthy dinners/week for senior. References. 250-7215991. e.patten@shaw.ca
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE LX JM1BJ225030136675 Owner K. Carter 2005 FORD F150 1FTRX12W55NB34930 Owner S. Boyd Will be sold on June 15, 2012. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm
FOUND: BLACKBERRY, on Aldeane Rd. close to Sooke intersection. (250)391-0388
ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.
PERSONAL SERVICES
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, June 8, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SUPPLIES
FOR SALE BY OWNER
APARTMENT/CONDO
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
AUTO SERVICES
METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.
COOK ST Village area. 1bdrm, hardwood floors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-383-1491
1930’s STEAMER trunk $45. Large dog cage with pillow $38. (778)426-4449. 2 FOLDING lawn chairs, $25 each and a wicker cat carrier, $20. Call (250)656-4853. 2 PAIRS of drapes, excellent condition, $40 a pair. Call 250595-5734. 50 PICTURE Frames, (250)884-6790.
$30.
5 LARGE lovely house plants, $5-$10 each. Call (250)3807559.
COWICHAN BAY-Oceanfront, $425,000. The Cowichan Bay Stilt Homes are rarely offered for sale and this one is absolutely charming. 3 bdrm, updated interior, 5 appls, large deck & priv dock. Perfect for vacation style at home living or just a weekend getaway. Ben at 250-732-1710 to view.
www.webuyhomesbc.com
ASTON DRAKE & Knowles collectible doll, $30. DownsiIng good value. (250)478-5205
OPEN HOUSE
COOKWARE (T-FAL Armaral), new, 8 piece, porcelain enamel exterior, $80. Call (250)294-2553. DOUBLE MATTRESS & box spring, excellent condition, $95. Call 250-380-9596. LARGE LADY slipper orchid, purple flower, 3 pots, $28. Call 250-383-4578.
Call: 1-250-616-9053
CEDAR HILL-The Cedars Retirement Living, 3710 Cedar Hill Rd, Sat, June 9, 1pm-5pm. Tour our acreage in the city and our building. Enjoy refreshments and home baked treats from our kitchen.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away
858-5865
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
MT. DOUG area, 4395 Torrington Plc., Sat, June 9, 101m-3pm. Contractors tool and material sale.
All Fun Swap & Shop. Every Sunday (weather permitting), 7am-2pm. 12.00 to sell- 1.00 to buy. No dogs in shopping area. 250-474-4546. www.allfun.bc.ca
OAK BAY- 2615 CRANMORE Rd, Sun, Jun 10, 8am-12noon. SAANICH: 1891 Haultain St., Sat., June 9, 9-3pm. RJH Gift Shop; clearance/garage sale all new items, proceeds to hospital. SIDNEY. 2220 Bradford Ave., Sat, June 9, 9am-3pm. 2 Family Sale! Household, etc.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
SIDNEY AREA, s x s Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, sundeck, 4 appls, ocean views, $1550. (250)656-5430.
HOMES FOR RENT SMALL 3-BDRM house. Newly updated. Large yard, storage shed, W/D. $1400.+ utils. Text or call (250)858-2763.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $15,750. (250) 748-3539
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
Sudoku
FOR FATHERS DAY 1990 ROLLS-ROYCE As new only 86,000 km Dealer serviced $19,900 Call 778-440-9773
GOLDSTREAM AREA1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
TILLICUM MALL. Furnished Rm in apt. bus route. NS/NP. $550 inclusive. 250-893-8727.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY- quiet, cozy 1 bdrm, priv ent, W/D, D/W, elec F/P, close to bus N/S, N/P. $750 (incls hydro) July. 1. Ref’s, 250-652-5780.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
This beautiful 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has been well maintained. With only 135,000 KM on an economical and spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission which will do the shifting for you or let you shift yourself for a sportier driving exp. Boasting a well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer, this SUV cannot be missed! $16,500
ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. Avail now. $650. N/S.(250)884-6790 GORGE AREA, 2 bdrm grd level, reno’d, 4 appls, N/S, N/P, $1250 incls water/hydro, near all amens. (250)382-4297
PAVILION DINNER set, white/gold. Margarita glasses. German library (250)592-7188
MAPLEWOOD AREA- New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished. Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Very quiet. $795./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)383-3425.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
CALL: 250-727-8437
Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.
SIDNEY- BRIGHT 1 bdrm+ den above ground suite, new carpet, priv patio, all inclusive but cable/internet. NP/NS. $950/mo. Call 250-880-1414.
SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, 1300 sqft, avail Jul. 1st. $1350/mo. Call (250)652-3283.
RENTALS
TOWNHOUSES
APARTMENT/CONDO
SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.
AVAIL Now Langford Small 2BR grnd floor 5 appls side patio NS NP $950 incl hydro hot water 250-516-3264, 250634-3212
WE’RE ON THE WEB
Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
(250)658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net
MARINE
MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, (immed). 250-727-6217.
SPORTING GOODS
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COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $720 inclds utils & wifi. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. June 1. Refs. 250-294-5516.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
4210 QUADRA 3250 sq.ft. 5-bdrm, 3 bath. Private, well-kept yard. Lot size 11,000 sq.ft. Must be seen! $619,000. (250)479-1194.
SAANICH- 55+furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1100.utils incld250-479-5437.
FAIRFIELD- FULLY furn room in large 1/2 duplex, close to bus, shopping, ocean, village, quiet person. Refs. $550 mo. Avail July 1st. (250)388-7600.
FUEL/FIREWOOD
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Fraser Tolmie Apts1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics
ROOMS FOR RENT
WINE BOTTLES, (6 dozen sterilized bottles), $8 a dozen. Call (250)721-9271.
REAL ESTATE
1960 ENGLISH Morris Minnor Conv. Must sell, new top, tires, rear seal, top end, carpets, etc. (Penticton, BC). Was $10,000, now asking $8000 obo. Call 250-490-4150.
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MAN’S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36” h 5’8”, $90. (250)727-9425
WANTED: DUMBBELL Weights for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
WE BUY HOUSES
AIR TIGHT indoor stove with bricks, $40 obo. Call (250)3915109.
KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road. (250)883-0490.
CARS
HOMES WANTED
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!
Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
DRYWALL
GARDENING
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HAULING AND SALVAGE
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
PLUMBING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495
BOARDING, TAPING; plaster & ceiling coves repairs. 250-812-5485, 250-386-0701.
J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.
CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
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 GEOF’S RENO’S & Repairs. Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977.
CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estate organizing, events, parties, office cleaning. BBB member. (250)388-0278. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
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.
CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
250-216-9476
From the Ground Up
Custom Landscapes Home Renovations Garden Clean-ups Accepting New Clients
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.
ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
AURICLE LAWNS- Superior lawn care-gardens, hedges & fert-weed mgmt. 882-3129
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
EXPERIENCED GARDENERLawns- your tools. Weeding, garden clean-up. Reasonable rates. John, (250)477-7160. Saanich/Oak Bay.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
LANDSCAPE & TREE care hedges/pruning/shaping. Lawn & garden. Maint. 18 yrs exp. WCB. Andrew, (250)893-3465.
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
FENCING
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. AVAILABLE- SMALL JOBS. Drywall, plumbing,etc. Senior’s discount. Jim (250)858-4091. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071 YOUNG SENIOR Handyman. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
#1 JUNK Removal & Hauling. Small Renos. Moving/Packing. Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. 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. 250-920-8463.
NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIOR’S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.
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QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.
DRAFTING & DESIGN
FURNITURE REFINISHING
DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.
DRYWALL
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.
YARD ART. Yard Maintenance, Tree & Hedge Pruning, Lawn Care. Call 250-888-3224
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.
RECYCLING.
✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
Peacock Painting
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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250-508-1091
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Bonded and Insured HAULING & 250-889-5794.
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.
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Seniors Downsizing & Estate Disposition
FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
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OAK BAY NEWS - Friday, June 8, 2012
Select your home. Select your mortgage. Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
733A Humboldt
OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday
pg. 1
219 Superior, $538,000
3901 Seaton, $444,900
407-5332 Sayward Hill, $680,000
4236 Oak View, $929,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
pg. 12
Saturday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
2358 Scott St, $415,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. Colin Moorman, 250-383-7100
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608
Sunday 2-5 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250 380-6683
pg. 18
Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd Ron Fedosenko 250 391-1893
201-1284 Beach, $825,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333 pg. 10
pg. 9
309-1012 Collinson St, $289,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033
895 Falkland Rd, $689,900 pg. 6
pg. 5
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty John Byrne, 250-479-3333
pg. 13
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
pg. 6
pg. 19
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250 744-3301
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780
Sunday 12-2 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
pg. 5
301-1715 Richmond Ave Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Claire Yoo, 250-477-1100
pg. 6
307-860 View St, $254,900 pg. 12
101-66 Songhees Rd, $569,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
pg. 6
pg. 3
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
pg. 6
1-228 Michigan, $799,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Geoff Field 250 477-7291
pg. 14
pg. 18
3-828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
pg. 18
Saturday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
pg. 18
pg. 18
404-300 Waterfront, $548,500
C353 Linden
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Terry Kurash 250 888-1187
2-1120 Pembroke, $414,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
C-113 Superior, $489,500
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291
pg. 19
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gladys Walsh 250-384-8124 pg. 20
Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Mark Shepard 250-385-2033
pg. 17
2353 Windsor, $799,000 pg. 16
203-1400 Newport, $179,500
Saturday 12-3 Pemberton Holmes David Johnston, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131 pg. 21
pg. 13
516 Comerford, $539,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301
pg. 21
1250 Craigflower pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 21
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
1326 Lyall St, $499,900 pg. 20
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301
pg. 38
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jordan Thome 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 2-5 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
pg. 38
8-5156 Cordova Bay, $389,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing, 250 477-7291
pg. 17
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141 pg. 20
pg. 16
pg. 24
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 23
3648 Doncaster, $939,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333
pg. 22
4674 Lochside, $949,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 3
4631 Ocean Park Pl Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-592-4422
pg. 21
985 Eagle Reach, $749,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 23
1561 Elm, $549,900 pg. 24
937 Kentwood, $629,000 Friday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535
pg. 25
pg. 15
3942 Aspen, $795,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 47
pg. 17
102-1663 McKenzie Ave, $364,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Daniel Stapleton, 250-588-2178
pg. 14
pg. 5
1530 Kenmore Rd, $615,000 pg. 22
Sunday 1-4 Access Realty Dave Vogel, 250-588-8378
pg. 21
4806 Amblewood, $859,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683
pg. 38
5940 Old West Saanich, $779,000 pg. 22
302-940 Boulderwood Rise, $457,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Farley Fahey, 250-818-5500
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty John West 250 385-2033
1405 Ana Clare Pl, $689,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Farley Fahey, 250-818-5500
pg. 43
2213 Windsor
pg. 17
pg. 24
pg. 20
2046 Kings Rd, $569,500
405-1159 Beach Dr
pg. 23
1552 Oak Crest Drive
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
3735 Doncaster, $699,900
Saturday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Wayne Garner 250 881-8111
pg. 15
203-5350 Sayward Hill, $649,000 pg. 20
1897 Gonzales Ave, $789,000
pg. 8
pg. 25
3-4771 Cordova Bay, $799,000
4495 Gordon Pt, $989,000
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
pg. 23
4631 Ocean Park Pl
Saturday 1-3 MacDonald Realty Ltd Leslee Farrell 250 388-5882
pg. 45
948 Walema, $649,000 pg. 24
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-592-4422
102-614 Fernhill Pl, $199,900 pg. 19
Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Mark Shepard 250-385-2033
307-1620 McKenzie, $358,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291
pg. 25
984 Taine, $569,000
4800 Sea Ridge, $749,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
580 Beach, $1,599,000
pg. 13
pg. 25
5336 Sayward Hill, $899,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250 744-3301
934 Craigflower, $379,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000
309-1618 North Dairy, $354,000
pg. 16
843 Parklands Dr, $469,000
2817 Foul Bay Rd, $519,900
Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
pg. 22
pg. 3 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 25
2080 Pauls, $749,000
4169 Douglas, $419,000 pg. 13
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448
4715 Amblewood, $799,900
pg. 38
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000
3093 Washington, $729,000
pg. 19
2625 Orchard Ave, $734,900
pg. 5
pg. 24
981 Summitwood, $1,295,000
302-1270 Beach Dr., $437,500
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301
pg. 11
2631 Arbutus
3922 Quadra
1-665 Admirals, $449,900
404-420 Foster, $239,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
304-1121 Oscar St, 369,900 pg. 18
pg. 2
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
pg. 25
1860 San Juan Ave
3000 Uplands
Saturday 12-2 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
1428 Edgeware, $589,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deborah Piper, 250-477-5353
2112 Pentland, $950,000
206-20 Olympia, $219,900 pg. 13
pg. 47
pg. 3
pg. 42
206-1035 McClure, $209,900 pg. 17
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-384-7663
pg. 23
1646 Longacre Dr, $585,000
pg. 6
Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Vic Smith 250-479-3333
302-1190 View St, $355,000
1050 Pentrelew, $668,000
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Morgan Baker, 250-361-6520
103-25 Government
1606 Belmont Ave, $759,900
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100
1005-225 Belleville, $649,900
1709 Fernwood Rd, $399,000
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
pg. 12
1-1110 Pembroke, $394,900
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty John Byrne, 250-479-3333
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
pg. 45
2323 Evelyn, $648,500 Saturday 1-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124
pg. 24
4030/4040 Borden St, $239,900
203-1642 McKenzie, $384,900
599 St Patrick, $919,900
402-305 Michigan, $224,800
14-12 Erie St, $349,900
pg. 8
401-1146 View St.
6-1246 Fairfield, $315,000
1146 Richardson, $354,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins, 250-385-2033
pg. 16
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
3236 Cedar Hill
110 Jedburgh, $479,900
1073 Oliver, $799,000
1494 Fairfield, $309,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-3:30 Address Realty Ltd. Irina Lobatcheva, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333
pg. 20
27 Cahilty Lane, $459,900
1275 Dominion Rd, $449,900
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100
304-2210 Cadboro Bay Rd, $349,900
103-305 Michigan, $243,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106
pg. 14
1266 Oceanwood
402-288 Eltham, $399,900
3166 Somerset, $501,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
pg. 12
211-545 Manchester, $189,900
451 Chester
Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 26
13 Tovey Cres, $639,900
407-380 Waterfront, $428,000 pg. 32
edition of
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
733A Humboldt Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000
June 7 - 13
111-909 Pembroke, $215,000
601-365 Waterfront, $1,229,000 pg. 18
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the
405-1035 Southgate
Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000
Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robyn Hamilton 250 385-8780
This Weekend’s
pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033
1845 Penshurst St, $614,900 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033
5304-2829 Arbutus, $729,000
1260 Loenholm Rd, $464,000
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray 250 477-1100
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Wayne Hyslop, 250-477-7291
pg. 16
pg. 45
pg. 26
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Friday, June 8, 2012 - OAK
This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday 4823 Prospect Lake Rd, $1,165,000 Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088
pg. 25
727 Viaduct East, $624,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
22-1287 Verdier, $374,900
3255 Willshire, $448,000
3134 Wishart, $464,500
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Nancy Vieira 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lucy Richardson 250 360 7399
Sunday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511
8650 Richland, $969,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250 477-5353
pg. 27
pg. 27
pg. 5
pg. 26
15-7701 Central Saanich, $139,000 pg. 27
304-4535 Viewmont, $234,900
Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
3975 Arlene, $599,900 pg. 26
pg. 39
pg. 26
pg. 13
Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
1006 Isabell, $459,000
pg. 39
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Chuck Meagher 250 477-1100
6467 Central Saanich, $689,000
Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
642 Tyler, $715,000
pg. 38
403-10160 Third St, $379,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing, 250-655-0608
pg. 6
Thursday - Monday 3-5 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626
pg. 10
pg. 15
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353
pg. 43
3880 Mildred, $649,000
pg. 15
1110-6880 Wallace Dr, $729,900 pg. 26
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
7161 West Saanich Rd, $319,900
9637 Second St, $549,900
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
Thursday-Monday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-882-3333
4017 South Valley, $724,900 pg. 43
pg. 27
pg. 38
pg. 28
9130 Ardmore, $1,199,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
103-10459 Resthaven Dr. pg. 3
Saturday 1-3 Cornerstone Properties Ltd. Neil Gurton, 250-475-2006
pg. 47
Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
pg. 29
pg. 31
pg. 45
pg. 31
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003
6823 Rhondonite, $369,900 pg. 31
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Garreth Jones, 250-999-9822 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Carol Stevens, 250-474-6003
Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Paul King, 250-384-8124
pg. 29
pg. 35
2381 French Rd N, $359,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
pg. 34
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361
pg. 35
6247 East Sooke, $379,000
pg. 31
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jacquie Jocelyn, 250-384-8124
pg. 34
Sunriver Estates Sales Centre pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233
pg. 34
2710A Phillips, $585,000 pg. 29
pg. 45
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
pg. 47
2363 Echo Valley Dr, $589,500 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
pg. 29
615 St Andrews Lane, $509,900 pg. 31
662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900 Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Jacqueline Baker, 250-384-8124
pg. 37
2239 McIntosh, $399,000
pg. 15
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 36
3552 Promenade, $749,900 pg. 45
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Tracy Fozzard 250 744-3301
pg. 38
5308 Rocky Pt Rd, $599,000 pg. 6
pg. 27
119-2733 Peatt Rd, $369,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
2115 Ida Ave, $549,900 pg. 30
411-866 Brock, $360,000 pg. 5
pg. 28
584 Kingsview, $488,888
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
pg. 10
620 Treanor Rd, $419,900 pg. 30
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
pg. 6
pg. 39
5071 Stag, $750,000
915 Forshaw, $370,000
2433 Prospector Way, $629,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124
pg. 29
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361
2882 Sooke River, $679,000
Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
1016 Brown, $389,900
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 29
pg. 45
513 Caleb Pike, $635,000
Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jim Parsons, 250-382-1816
3374 Joyce Pl, $439,900
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Deana Fawcett, 250-893-8932
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250 380-6683
pg. 8
608 Fairway Ave, $324,900
104-2120 Harrow Gate, $424,000
pg. 27
Saturday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178
3358 Happy Valley Rd, $479,900
3426 Pattison Way, $479,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deanna Noyce 250 744-3301
pg. 31
2207 Spirit Ridge, $985,000
3217 Mallow Crt, $389,000
Sunday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Don Burnham, 250-516-1510
201-2415 Amherst, $434,500 Saturday 12-1 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Sean Farrell 250 388-5882
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
820 Orono Ave, $434,000
1043 Whitney, $384,900-$464,900
973 Tayberry, $429,900
6-2020 White Birch Rd, $399,000 pg. 3
pg. 48
2941 Golden Spike, $415,000
pg. 28
Sunday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-857-5467
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800
2455 Prospector, $679,000
983 Arngask Ave, $639,900
Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Sam Sihota, 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 45
117-643 Granderson, $369,000 Sunday 12-1:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124
pg. 31
1001 Wild Ridge
109-3220 Jacklin, $299,000
10384 Bowerbank Rd, $599,000 pg. 39
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181
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pg. 31
593 Latoria, $295,000
2558 Selwyn Rd., $465,000
217 Carmanah Pl, $620,000 pg. 27
2478 Ocean, $739,000
10323 Resthaven, $1,049,000
1170 Gerda, $649,900
pg. 27
71-7701 Central Saanich, $142,500
34-520 Marsett, $599,500 pg. 12
pg. 3
2030 Salem Ter, $589,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
402-1240 Verdier, $349,500 pg. 26
Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Leslie Manson 250 744-3301
4227 Wilkinson, $449,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
pg. 39
8541 Bexley, $558,888
10917 Boas Rd pg. 1
Saturday 3:30-4:30 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
11058 Larkspur, $559,000
Saturday 12-1:30 & Sunday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124
3926 Jean Place, $649,000
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
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Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
631 Southwood, $999,000
62-2070 Amelia Ave, $215,000
A9563 Canora
10314 Gabriola Pl, $522,000
Saturday 1-4 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353
pg. 39
201-9861 Fifth, $299,000
608 Fairway Ave
526 Carnation Pl, $249,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 30
2280 Aldeane, $544,900
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
7161 West Saanich
201-9905 Fifth, $389,900
1055 Violet Ave, $825,000
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Daryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
201-2829 Peatt Rd, $224,900
12-1287 Verdier, $405,900
Saturday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate
pg. 28
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353
409-4536 Viewmont, $289,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Carol Stevens, 250-474-6003
pg. 14
96-7701 Central Saanich, $119,000
302-2311 Mills Rd, $259,000
618 Baxter, $479,000
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 39
15-2070 Amelia Ave, $224,500 pg. 26
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 7 - 13 edition of
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
Sunday 2:30-4:30 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
21-10459 Resthaven, $599,000
5709 Wallace, $737,000
Sunday 1-3 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997
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Foster Foundation gets boost from Fairways, shoppers Thanks to the support of customers, suppliers and staff, Fairway Market presented a cheque last Friday to the David Foster Foundation for $86,817. The cheque represents the culmination of the local grocery’s successful threeweek fundraising campaign for the foundation, which provides financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. “It all goes to a Jennifer Blyth great cause,� said Business Beat Fairway Market vicepresident Robert Jay. “Fairway is always involved in the community and wants to give back. Families are a good fit for us as we see generations coming to our stores.� Mel Cooper, David Foster Foundation’s honourary director and special advisor, said the fact Fairway is nearing its 50th anniversary in Victoria is timely. “It shows the importance of local support. This is where we began as the David Foster Foundation 25 years ago (and) now, as a national foundation, our need for support is greater than ever before.�
In the community The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria’s Whale Derby returns to Esquimalt Gorge Park and the Gorge Waterway June 9. This unique fundraiser
will see more than 4,500 small yellow plastic whales racing down the waterway at 1 p.m. It’s part of Wild About Whales, a free family event that runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘Whale adoption’ tickets are available through Boys & Girls Clubs at a cost of $5 each, five for $20 or 25 for $100. The lucky owners of the numbers attached to the first six whales across the finish win one of six great prizes: A $2,200 WestJet voucher, patio set and heater, a bicycle, an iPad, $500 cash or a Fender acoustic guitar with lessons. For details, visit www.bgcvic.org/ wildaboutwhales.
New & Notable Victoria Massage Therapy and Health Solutions has opened downtown in the Yarrow Building. Kasey Thompson’s integrated health-care clinic provides massage, acupuncture, naturopathy, athletic therapy and physiotherapy. To celebrate their grand opening, through June the clinic’s team of healthcare professionals is offering integrated health assessments to the public by donation (suggested $10), with proceeds going to Kidsport Victoria. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 250-5905221. Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen on Oak Bay Avenue hosts Festa Italiano from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9, including food, Italian wine and beer tasting, the splitting of the parmagiano cheese, plus a gathering of Vespas, Ducatis, Ferraris and more.
The Fairmont Empress is celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee with an array of royal events, officially declaring June 2012 “Royal Month.� Events include an exclusive dinner, a Royal Dog Show and Tea Party and a Royal Brunch in the hotel’s new Ivy Ballroom.
A new era of Afternoon Tea begins with the launch of Royal-Tea which includes a live table-side presentation of honey from Chef Silva’s bee garden. Call 250-384-8111 for more details. To submit your business item or community event, email jblyth@telus.net.
Around Town: community events June 10 – Jubilate! A fundraising concert for the Rainbow Kitchen and Camp Columbia at St. Mary’s Oak Bay (1701 Elgin St.), 2:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Performers: the Linden Singers, the City of Gardens Chorus, Tolmie Region Mass Choir, other vocal and instrumental soloists. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. For more information: 250-4776741 or www.stlukesvictoria.ca June 11 – Victoria Fibromyalgia Networking (Support) Group meets at 1 p.m. at First Metropolitan United Church, corner of Quadra Street and Balmoral Road, for spring social and discussion group. FMI: 250-381-1182. June 11 – Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop The Transition to Residential Care, 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register at 250-370-5641 or email WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca June 16 – Jolly Nyeko Foundation Canada Day of the African Child celebration and fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., featuring the experience of a day in the life of an African child, traditional Ugandan food, original African arts and crafts, silent auction, drum lessons and more. FMI: 250-721-0445 or www.jnfcanada.org June 16 – Sooke Co-op Preschool’s third annual Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Western Speedway – emergency and construction vehicles, buses and more will be among the dozens of trucks on display. Admission is $5/person or $10/family of four, and $15 for a family of five or more (babies under one free). Face-painting, crafts, food, bounce houses and more. FMI: www.sookepreschool.ca, email sookepreschool@gmail. com or call 250-642-6364 ext. 235. June 18 – Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Living in Residential Care, 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register at 250-370-5641 or email WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca June 19 – Volunteer Victoria’s AGM, 8:30 a.m. at the Cedar Hill Golf Course. Guest speaker, Norma Cameron, “Strengthening Non-Profits through Storytelling.� Continental breakfast, $10 at the door. RSVP by June 13 to 250-386-2269 or email volvic@Volunteer Victoria.bc.ca
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The innovative world of ‘makers’ for bronze work. The Victoria Makerspace, on Central Saanich Road, is the hobby shop of one of the most diverse range of talents on the south Island. Its members are designers, woodworkers, blacksmiths, hackers and do-it-yourself
Machine tinkerers, computer hackers live a DIY mantra Erin Cardone News staff
On a desk below a bright window sits a wooden cube, a rainbow mess of wires spraying from its top and sides forming a 3-D printer. Four metres away sits a mini beer brewery that looks like a 1920s refrigerator in dull black. Under one of the taps, a plastic cup has a skiff of brew in the bottom. Another two metres and there are chisels, lathes and saws, sawdust and wooden workbenches. Next, a propane forge, anvils, hammers. Tucked under the bench, a casting forge
“We’re really trying to reach out to people who make things with their hands.” –Derek Jacoby Victoria Makerspace
brewers. “Makers” are part of a growing worldwide trend with roots in the artisan movement. The idea is people can make the things
they need by learning from local experts, rather than buying products exported from faraway markets. “The thing most driving me is building a community of people who like to learn. Really neat things come out of it,” says Derek Jacoby. Jacoby started Victoria Makerspace a year and a half ago. It began as a hackerspace – a society of people who develop open hardware and media – but became a makerspace for more diverse talents soon thereafter. “The mix (of talents) is sort of a model that I think is really making a name for itself,” Jacoby says. He likens the space to a library, where people can gain access to information, or in this case, tools and
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Vanessa Pattison of Victoria Makerspace peers at a black skull created by a the 3-D “printing” machine in the computing workshop. The group is hosting fair in July. know-how, for a certain project. Thomas Gray signed on with the Victoria Makerspace with Jacoby from the start. He leaves his laser
cutter at the space – a tool well out of the reach of most people’s budgets – for others to use. “Thirty years from now, this is going to be
astounding stuff and people are going to have one at home,” he said, referring to the laser cutter. “That’s why I think it’s important to see this stuff
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now. My kids are going to do their university projects with a laser cutter.” With the goal of meeting other makers in the region and possibly making connections that can help the Makerspace grow beyond its hacker, wood and metal shops, Jacoby and the space’s members are hosting the Island’s first Mini Maker Faire in North Saanich. The deadline for makers applications is June 15. “We’re really trying to reach out to people who make things with their hands,” Jacoby says.
What is a 3-D printer? Looks strange, sounds impossible. Using a computergenerated design, the printer accepts and melts plastic. Thin strings of melted plastic are slowly pumped onto a platform that moves on a two-dimensional plane. As strings build and pile onto each other, the computer generated image becomes a 3-D object. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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FAST FACTS ✦ The 2012 MS Bike Tour Cowichan
Cyclists look forward to a Grape Escape Cyclists are set to pedal into the Cowichan Valley for the South Island’s biggest fundraiser for the MS Society. By Jennifer Blyth Black Press
Corrie Harrison was introduced to the MS Society’s Grape Escape ride for MS several years ago while working at a local radio station. Five years later, she and her team are pedalling stronger than ever, enjoying the camaraderie and fun of the ride, but also the thrill of helping contribute to the fight to end multiple sclerosis. The picturesque ride, with several distances to accommodate many riders, takes place in the Cowichan Valley over two days July 7 and 8, with numerous stops at wineries, farms and other unique destinations along the way. “When you finish, you just feel great,” Harrison says. “There’s the personal challenge you have riding, the fun of meeting people and stopping at all those neat places. You meet so many people – the whole experience is just terrific!” Joining Harrison and the Random Do-Gooders have been Tammy Osland, Melissa Foster, Sarah Butcher, Lydia Byran and Candyce Nowak, with others “recruited” over the years to join the fun – and fundraising. Each Grape Escape rider commits to raising a minimum of $325 to participate, but many fundraise much more. In fact, the Random Do-Gooders will be at Galaxy Motors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 9, for their third annual carwash in support of the MS Society. Through this and other fundraisers, such as their recent hot dog sales at the Selkirk Waterfront Festival, the team hopes to top , y their $$7,000 total from last yyear,, and has their eye
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Valley Grape Escape is being hosted for the first time at Shawnigan Lake School, meaning participants can enjoy many of the same stops, but via a new route. Find more information about the route at www. cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com ✦ The venue change also brings an earlier ride – July 7 & 8 – and registration has already surpassed last year’s numbers!
REGISTRATION INFO ✦ Registration to July 6 is $55 or $90 with dorm fee for those staying overnight at Shawnigan Lake School. ✦ Note that all riders must raise at least $325 to join the event. If the minimum has not been raised by July 7, they will be asked to cover the difference in order to participate.
ABOUT MS ✦ 160 Grape Escape volunteers
The Random Do-Gooders are looking forward to this year’s Grape Escape bike ride for MS, July 7 and 8. on the $10,000 mark, Harrison says. Over the last four years, some of the fundraisers have been almost as memorable as the event itself, she says, recalling their inaugural car wash – held on her birthday – which raised a whopping $1,000, thanks to many hands coming out to help. “The amount of support we had for that was terrific,” she says, remembering telling friends and family that her ideal birthday gift that year would be their help washing cars. “That was the most memorable fundraiser, but there are so many memories you make, I could probably go on forever!” In addition to the team’s fundraising goals, Harrison also sets personal challenges for the ride. “La “Last year was the first year I didn’t walk my bik bike at all!” A Advice to new riders? “The first thing I wo would say is when you reach a hill don’t loo look up – that’s how I made it up each and ev every hill last year,” she laughs. While Harrison is one of the few riders w who doesn’t have a personal connection to M MS through friends or family, the people sh she has met over the years have offered p plenty of inspiration. In turn, one of the successes of such a m major event is in the sense of commun nity it creates, and through it the support ffor the many people living with multiple sclerosis on the South Island. People realize that they are not alone as they live with the disease; there are many, many people who are lending their support, both to find a cure and to help provide
All the volunteers and riders I met were so pleasant and positive. It was truly a pleasure. All of the riders cycling in had big smiles and positive energy oozing into the air. Kari-Lyn Owen, Team Captain, Powerade Pedalers
Corrie Harri son finishes the Grape Escape in 2010.
programs and services right here on the South Island. In fact, it’s hoped that with increased numbers and fundraising, this year’s Grape Escape will bring in $500,000. A complex neurological disease often diagnosed in young adults aged 15 to 40, multiple sclerosis is unpredictable, affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. However, no one need face MS alone. Here in Victoria, as in communities across Canada, volunteers and MS Society staff provide information, support, educational events and other resources for people with MS and their families. Researchers funded by the MS Society are working to develop new and better treatments. Their ultimate goal is a cure.
contribute about 1,070 hours over the course of the ride. ✦ Fundraisers include the Random Do-Gooders’ can wash June 9 at Galaxy Motors and the Team Woop do Woos’ Kick for the Cure June 9 (www.mskickforthecure.com). ✦ The MS Society of Canada is the largest funder of MS research in Canada. Founded in 1948, the society has invested more than $98 million in research to date. ✦ Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world and the disease affects three times as many women as men. ✦ MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada; every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed. ✦ Can’t join the ride? Help put an end to MS by supporting another team or rider. It’s as easy as visiting www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape. com ✦ Contact the South Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society of Canada at 250-388-6496 ✦ Learn more about the many volunteer positions available at www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape. com/volunteer-today
GEAR UP TO END Cowichan Valley Grape Escape July 7 & 8, 2012 Register now: msbiketours.ca 250.388.6496
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