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Growing community Emily Zabel, one of the lead project volunteers of the Oak Bay United Church community garden, works to clear the weeds near a mural so grass can be planted for a space the church hopes can be used for gatherings. See the story on page A3. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

VIHA prepared to close Oak Bay Lodge Variances denied, health authority to look elsewhere for new facility Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Complex care will go elsewhere after council denied variances needed to replace Oak Bay Lodge with a modern care home.

“Baptist Housing is extremely disappointed with this decision. We have spent the past two years working with council and the community of Oak Bay on our proposal to build a resident-centred care facility that would have provided the level of care our seniors are so deserving of,” said Howard Johnson, CEO of Baptist Housing. Oak Bay council denied height and parking variances needed to redevelop the lodge site as a 320-bed dementia care facil-

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ity, operated by Baptist Housing on behalf of the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “VIHA should have asked us at the outset what we thought was appropriate on the site,” said Mayor Nils Jensen, who cast the final vote opposed to the variances. Councillors Tara Ney, Cairine Green and Michelle Kirby rounded out the opposed vote. Most referenced the planning report offered to council last week saying that “the

height of the building does not lend itself to the character of the existing community at its current location.” “The design and scale is not keeping with Oak Bay and this neighbourhood in particular,” Ney said via Skype. “The shoe doesn’t fit. I don’t think this is the right building for this location. … We will get it right.” PLEASE SEE: Future uncertain for Lodge, Page A5

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Garden at Oak Bay United Church helps foster new relationships Brittany Lee News staff

aving a church in the community means more than just attending Sunday morning fellowship. That’s according to a group of about a dozen members of the Oak Bay United Church who have been working on building a community garden at the church since last spring. “We want to be clear that we’re a church in the community, and accordingly, it isn’t just all about coming to church on Sunday,” said Carol Martin, church administrator, who is also responsible for community development. “We have other things we can do and share.” Staff and volunteers of the church hope that the garden will help build a sense of community within Oak Bay. “We know that when people work on projects (together), they form relationships and we think that the garden is a way of supporting these kinds of relationships,” Martin said. The project is based on several partnerships involving volunteers from the community, including people from the church, youth, local artists, and charities that have donated to the garden. The landscaping was done by Brenda Costanzo and Pauline Hubregtse, both trained landscape designers. Many of the Sharon Tiffin/News staff native plants were donated to the church by local societies, such as the Native Plant Soci- Emily Zabel, one of the lead project volunteers of the Oak Bay United Church community garden, looks to decide where to place one of the native plants in the permaculture garden. ety, and private gardeners. The church is also working with Habitat Acquisition Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to Zabel, a student from the Restoration of Natural Systems A section at the back of the garden that is more naturally protecting lands in the Capital Region. Program at the University of Victoria, is also working with wooded and protected will also act as a more “contempla“We’ve agreed to be pesticide free and to try to plant a group of youth from the church to build a permaculture tive” spot for people. native plants that are good for the environment; and remove garden, which will consist of four to five garden beds. “Lots of people identify connections with nature as spiriinvasive species,” Martin said. Any vegetables or herbs that grow in the garden will be tual for them, they don’t think church per se, they just think Martin estimates the project cost less than $2,000, includ- available for the public to use. spiritual,” Martin said. ing the cost of artists’ materials and honorariAnother project that’s stemmed from the ums. community is a mural painted by artists “We know that when people work on projects (together), they form Quinn Gilgangarden “We haven’t spent a lot of money so far,” she and Justin Kaczmarek. relationships and we think that the garden is a way of supporting these said. Gilgan and Kaczmarek collaborated to create While volunteers have been working hard to kinds of relationships.” a mural under the theme of wind, water, fire, and remove invasive plants and weeds, and plantland, as well as union and togetherness. – Carol Martin ing native plants in their place, Martin said the “We felt that this was the most appropriate garden is “far from done.” general theme to work under,” Kaczmarek said. “I’m not feeling rushed because if we get the right engageThe permaculture garden is, however, only one of the The wall that the mural was painted on had previously ment in the community, it will happen at the pace it should additional projects sprouting from the garden. The garden been covered in graffiti. happen,” Martin said. will include a memorial rockery area, where people will be “We are hoping that people will come and enjoy the Many invasive plants and trees still need to be removed, able to plant flowers or display small plaques in memory plants and mural, and maybe even use the site for picnics she said, noting that more volunteers are welcome. of loved ones. and weddings in the future,” Zabel said. “The garden was simply an overgrown, heavily weeded There are also hopes for a walkway through the garden, Visit the garden at 1355 Mitchell St., or call 250-598-5021, space full of invasive plants,” said Emily Zabel, one of the connecting it to the Brighton Walkway, Martin said, noting it ext. 0 for more information. project leaders. would allow easier access for people in wheelchairs. reporter@vicnews.com

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Oak Bay council says no to oil tankers Council latest in region to voice opposition to possible increased oil tanker traffic Brittany Lee News staff

Oak Bay council has voiced its opposition to oil tanker expansion on B.C.’s coast. Based on advice of the Environmental Advisory Committee, Oak Bay passed a motion to support the Dogwood Initiative’s No Tankers campaign last Monday night (June 25). Although local governments don’t have jurisdiction over matters such as an oil spill, it is a local concern, Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen said on Friday. “Increased tanker traffic potentially puts Oak Bay

shores at risk,” he said. “If there is going to be this large increase in oil tankers, we would need more resources to be on the ready in case of a spill. “We certainly, at a local level, don’t have any capacity to deal with an oil spill, and at the provincial level, I’m very concerned about the inability to deal with a large spill.” While the risk of a spill is small, the consequences are “monumentally disastrous,” he said, and we have to plan ahead. Sixteen other local B.C. governments, including Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, View Royal, North Saanich, and Metchosin, have already shown their support for

the campaign. Local governments often bear the burden when and if an oil spill occurs, according to Eric Swanson, campaigns director with the Oak Bay-based Dogwood “I’m very concerned about Initiative. “We’re very pleased the inability to that Oak Bay’s taken some in this because we deal with a large leadership think it’s going to take that,” spill.” Swanson said. “We think that if the - Nils Jensen province is going to stand up for the coast, as we think they should, having local governments weigh in is influential.” For more information about the No Tankers campaign, see notankers.ca. reporter@vicnews.com FUTURE SHOP - CORRECTION NOTICE

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Future uncertain for Lodge Continued from Page A1

Councillors Kevin Murdoch and John Herbert voted in favour of the height and parking variances required to give the build the go-ahead. The 320-bed requirement drives the size of the proposal, Murdoch said. “Modern standards demand a bigger building.” Had VIHA chosen a Langford site for the proposed facility, “I think we would have been hugely up in arms,” he added. Another community is the option left says VIHA’s president and CEO. “We have been in discussion with that for over two years … it’s been a long and at times difficult journey,” said Howard Waldner. “We will now move forward to find a location for these beds at some other location. We

Jobs leaving Oak Bay VIHA’s talking with unions to ensure staff at Oak Bay Lodge are offered options with the facility slated for closure. “We’re going to work very hard – there’s a shortage of health care workers on Vancouver Island – to make sure they have opportunities to work elsewhere in the system,” VIHA’s president said. “There are more jobs than there are people in this industry.”

will build the beds elsewhere, to finalizing that,” Waldner said, outside of Oak Bay. … Oak Bay noting that Saanich approved Lodge will close.” the project more Funding will than a year ago. transfer to the “They dealt with new facility. this very expedi“We’ll be givtiously and we’ll ing the requisite be moving forone-year notice ward to get that to families of the one under conmove,” Waldner struction as soon said. as we can.” They’ll start Waldner said another process VIHA is already to seek competihearing from tive bids to build other municipalithe facility someties interested in “We’ll be giving where else in seeing a facility on the Greater Vic- the requisite one-year their turf. toria area, work“We remain ing alongside the notice to families of committed to proCapital Regional the move.” viding the best Hospital District. service we can - Howard Waldner Once the new for the population centre is comand the populaplete, the residents and operat- tion of Vancouver Island seniors ing funding will go to the new which is growing exponentially. facility. There is no immediate … Those beds were needed plan to use the Oak Bay Lodge two years ago, so we’re going building. to be moving very quickly to “The board has not deter- re-provide those beds,” Waldmined what this will be used ner said. “My target would be for. … It would be dependent to have these beds open within on areas of greatest need in our two years.” population,” Waldner said. “VIHA cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com would have a couple of options. We could sell it, we could use it for another ambulatory care purpose.” Give us your comments by Baptist Housing will continue email: editor@oakbaynews. with its other project for VIHA – com. All letters must have Mount View Heights in Saanich. a name and a telephone Mount View is a seven-storey, number for verification. 260-bed facility on Carey Road. “We’re going to be proceeding

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View an illustrated presentation of Queen Elizabeth II at the Oak Bay library. Tim Willis, director of

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Transit levies shelved ahead of transit governance decision Leaders say costly transit projects need regional voice Erin McCracken News staff

The region’s leaders are not yet ready to pick and choose from a new list of money pots that could finance a proposed $950-million light-rail rapid transit system, and other transit improvement projects in the region. Instead, the Capital Regional District Transportation Select Committee decided last Wednesday (June 27) to wait for an independent review of B.C. Transit to wrap up in

Ticket to ride: The Capital Region’s public transit system costs about $100 million a year, and is covered by $34.8 million in fares, $34.4 million from the province and $29.9 million in local property and fuel taxes. Future transit improvements are projected to cost an extra $1 billion over 20 years. Divided equally between the region and provincial and federal governments, Greater Victoria would need to generate an extra $15 million per year – a 50-per-cent hike over current costs.

August before making a decision. That may lead the province to give the CRD control of Greater Victoria’s transit system, a regional voice that many leaders say is needed to manage such a big-ticket LRT project. Committee members reviewed a draft report, published last Tuesday, that outlines 17 possible funding sources that could pay for the local share of transit projects, such as LRT. Fees on non-residential parking spaces, vehicles registered in the region and levies collected from the workers of larger employers were identified as the big money-makers. Saanich Mayor and committee chair Frank Leonard said there appeared to be little appetite around the committee table to discuss specific ways to pay for an LRT project that is years away from happening. “People want to talk about the project, but no one wants to talk about funding it with taxes.” One of the only committee members to directly discuss the merits of the proposed options, Victoria Coun. Marianne Alto said most people who pay for vehicle registration wouldn’t balk at paying an additional $5. “As a car driver, I

think the vehicle levy is a great idea. It’s simple and it’s easy, it’s not very expensive, and it generates $1 million a year,” she said. Others at the table voiced the need to start saving money for future transit projects now. Victoria Mayor and committee vice-chair Dean Fortin again championed the benefits of pumping a new local gas tax directly into a fund that would pay for the local share of rapid transit. “It might be 10 years, it might be 15 years, but when you know that our local share will be in the $250-million mark of a $750-million project (for a partial build-out of LRT), then wouldn’t it be nice to know that we actually have one-third or half of that already in there?” Fortin said. “Over the next 20 years we’re going to spend $250 million doing business as usual (to maintain transit services) anyways.”

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Following the meeting, Leonard disagreed, preferring that people in the future pay for the local share of the transit project if and when it becomes reality. “I don’t think we should tax people now for a project in the future,” he said. It is “reasonable” to take out a loan to help pay for a large-scale capital project, and have the taxpayers of the day pay for the project over a 10- to 15-year period, he explained. “I don’t think we should increase taxes right now to build up a piggy bank.” Next steps include finalizing the fundingoptions report, and then posting it on the CRD’s website for public input, in August or September. Committee members also plan to meet with their Metro Vancouver colleagues to learn about transit financing options that worked for the region.

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Planning is everything The decision of Oak Bay council to turn down variances for the Oak Bay Lodge replacement may seem short-sighted to some. But, a similar benefit to the community may be gained by further consultation. However, the time for consultation seems to have come and gone as far as the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Baptist Housing are concerned. For more than two years, VIHA and Baptist Housing have been consulting with the municipality and its citizens to try and come up with a design that will both accomplish its goals and keep peace in the community. But the neighbourhood would not be appeased by the changes, and a consultation process that went far beyond the scope a development variance permit demands. Council listened to those neighbours who are opposed to the plans and made a decision based on the belief that they could continue to negotiate with VIHA and Baptist Housing. They didn’t take into account the fact that the pair may take their ball and go find another playground. It’s a move that also enables VIHA and Baptist Housing to move forward with the Mount View Heights project in Saanich. VIHA CEO Howard Waldner said future use of the Oak Bay Lodge could now be decided by the greatest need in the population. According to VIHA’s latest strategic plan, chief among VIHAs’s priorities are residents in rural and remote locations, Aboriginal people, people with chronic diseases, homeless/hard to serve populations, and children and youth. While future use of the Lodge is yet to be decided, it may include services to address youth mental health and addictions and homelessness. These uses may be easily achieved without changes to the Lodge’s exterior and would certainly benefit the greater Victoria area community. While it seems the needs of our growing senior population will now be addressed in another community, Oak Bay must now open its arms and minds to other potential uses of the Lodge. Proactive thinking and planning must be high on the list of priorities for this council to ensure that whatever use may come it will be welcomed with open arms.

Oak Bay must be proactive in Lodge’s future

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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Rough seas ahead for B.C. Ferries B.C. Ferries has begun its summer weekends, when people are more schedule, ramping up sailings for likely to travel. But instead of the vacation season that is crucial generating additional trips, Corrigan to the fleet’s bottom line. said the main effect has It’s been rough sailing been to shift traffic from for B.C. Ferries so far this midweek to weekends. year. The corporation One of the primary released its financial reasons for this spring’s results in June, reporting poor performance is the a net loss of $16.5 lousy weather that kept million, compared to net people at home. Gasoline earnings of $3.8 million at $1.40 a litre is another the previous year. Last big one. Hotels and other year’s earnings were tourism services tell the boosted by the sale of same story. Tom Fletcher the former corporate Here’s another problem: B.C. Views headquarters for $9.3 student traffic on the million, preventing a loss ferries was down by a there as well. third this spring, because In the fiscal year that ended teachers cancelled field trips as March 31, vehicle traffic was down part of their lengthy work-to-rule 3.5 per cent and walk-on passengers campaign. were down 2.8 per cent. As a result, The simplistic political debate B.C. Ferries is forecasting a “small about ferry service starts and ends loss” for this year as well. with rising fares, with occasional fits The spring “Coast Saver” sale of temper over executive salaries, has just ended. That’s a 37-per-cent and ignores the other factors. discount offered Fridays through Just cut the fares and increase the Mondays, May 25 to June 25 on taxpayer subsidy, say the NDP and the major runs from the mainland their local echo chambers. to Victoria and Nanaimo. The Of course, taxpayers are already discounts allowed a foot passenger pitching in an extra $80 million this to cross for $9.95 and a car and year, bringing the subsidy to the driver for $39.95. ferries close to $200 million. That’s I asked B.C. Ferries CEO Mike how Transportation Minister Blair Corrigan last week how the sale Lekstrom sweetened the pot when went. He didn’t have final figures he unveiled new powers for B.C. yet, but he allowed that the boost in Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee traffic was “marginal.” to set service levels as well as It’s the second year the spring regulate fares. sale has been offered over Macatee’s task now is to travel

the coast and endure the demands of island dwellers who want the rest of us to subsidize their splendid isolation. The proposition for them will boil down to this: You can pay more or you can have fewer sailings. And where the boat is a third full, you will have fewer sailings. This consultation period is an opportunity to ask some hard questions. For instance, does Salt Spring Island really need three ferry terminals? And why is there no passenger-only service? Macatee’s term as commissioner started with a detailed review last year that pointed to some other ways to save serious money. But CEO Corrigan says there are no quick fixes. FortisBC has offered an $11-million incentive for conversion of marine vessels to natural gas, which would give the fleet significant relief from spiraling fuel costs. But a ferry conversion would take six months or more, and another ship would be needed in the meantime. Another promising suggestion is overhauling the ferry reservation service, making reservations free and charging extra for those who just show up. Corrigan says a computer reservation overhaul now underway will take three years. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘The simplistic political debate about ferry service starts and ends with rising fares.’

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LETTERS Lodge should go up Association honours foundation I would note that Vancouver has wisely decided to go up rather than sprawl over valuable farm land or virgin forest. This means that many can go to work on foot, by bicycle or bus rather than using their polluting cars. Well we can learn from them. The Oak Bay Lodge should go up to acommodate the increasing demand for the kind of services it will provide. I think that there is an element of NIMBYism in both Michael Wilmot’s comments and those of the group that illustrates its concerns by a display of

a flying balloon. The only victims, if any, are those people currently in the Lodge who will be temporarily displaced while the new lodge is under constuction. I visit a very frail resident and worry about how she will survive the disruption. Our new mayor is determined to make Oak Bay the most environmentally friendly municipality on the continent and we should be grateful for that commitment. David Shillington Oak Bay

Council lacks foresight There are many examples of community councils making decisions that in hindsight are remembered as being misguided and lacking foresight. Such was the decision by Oak Bay council to reject the Baptist Housing proposal for Oak Bay Lodge. In their effort to give credence to a vocal minority, this council ignored the wishes of the less vocal majority. Of course the minority voice should always be heard, their concerns duly noted and reasonable accommodation made. But councils are elected to represent the whole community even when that means

not being able to satisfy everyone. As this council faces other difficult decisions about secondary suites and building bylaws, I fear that a dangerous precedent has been set of council abdicating their responsibility to the good of the larger community. In the past, when Oak Bay was behind the ‘tweed curtain,’ it often resisted change and was not the vibrant, diverse community we are today. Stepping backwards into that history would be a tragic mistake. Elizabeth Causton Oak Bay

NIMBY comment hurtful I am responding to Lodge timely, necessary (Letters, June 20.) I am (I guess) one of those “NIMBYS” the writer was referring to. We live next door to the Oak Bay Lodge. For the record, this writer takes exception to many comments in his letter. I have never picketed a home in my life in Oak Bay or any other municipality. I was not in attendance at the June 11 meeting and only read about the incident at the meeting in the newspaper on June 12. I do not condone this type of behaviour at council meetings, nor am I even educated and know

little about the “monster house” issues. The “NIMBY” and “bigots” comments are, to say the very least, hurtful and insulting. Care of seniors in the Greater Victoria region, not only in Oak Bay, is vital. This could be a wonderful facility, just not in this location. It is too large, sitting on a hill at one of the most dangerous corners in Oak Bay with already serious traffic and parking issues located in a residential neighbourhood. I just had to set the record straight. Cathy Prevost Oak Bay

Re: Monterey rec seeks baby boomers (News June 13) Regarding the article in today’s Oak Bay News it is necessary to make a couple of corrections concerning the unveiling of the commemorative plaque. Firstly: the plaque was placed on the east side of the Monterey Centre building at the request of members wishing to commemorate the opening in 1971 of the original Monterey Seniors Centre, by then mayor Frances Elford. It was felt by the older members that the centre’s 40th anniversary should include visible recognition of the first purpose of the building, which was specifically a seniors centre.

Secondly: the Oak Bay Seniors Activity Association only came into being in the 1980s and did not exist in 1971. The association did, however, support and sponsor the cost of purchase and installation of the commemorative plaque. As stated in the article, Monterey Centre has evolved into a hub of activities embracing all people from age 50 and up, as well as younger people involved in activities at the centre. The Monterey Seniors Activity Association is an adjunct to Monterey Recreation Centre and provides support and assistance in a variety of ways such as the provision of funding for those otherwise

unable to afford recreational activities and equipment and other assistance so that the centre may meet a growing public need. All of us involved with the Monterey centre encourage participation in recreational activities and particularly invite the “boomers” to consider their future needs by making the Monterey Recreation Centre a priority in their activities. However, it is always important to remember where we came from and without the original Monterey Seniors Centre we would not now have the thriving and expanding Monterey Recreation Centre. Hellie McLelland Oak Bay

Leave the cute-factor out It appears there are only two solutions to the deer problem in Oak Bay. We should relocate them to their forested homes or kill them. I offer an alternative solution: turn Windsor Park into a deer petting zoo. First, build a two-metre fence around Windsor Park. Follow this by rounding up the deer and herding them into the park. Charge admission for dew-eyed families to pet and fondle the fawns. In the evening, on wide screen, project the movie, Bambi.

Council shortsighted The Oak Bay Lodge expansion of its palliative care capabilities is an essential community need, that ironically will be accessed by each and every resident who opposed it. The cost-effective palliative care model is operated at approximately one third of the cost of an acute-care hospital bed. This is an opportunity to contribute to the bigger need. William Perry Victoria

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To raise more funds have a concession stand. Sell popcorn, peanuts and pop. Don’t sell hamburgers or lamb burgers. Just sell venison burgers. Have you noticed our stupid discrimination? Ungulates, hoofed animals, like beef, pigs and lambs do us no harm. However, we kill them and eat them. The other ungulate, deer, destroy crops and our gardens, and they are left alone because they are cute. Jack Lowther Oak Bay

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Deer management group seeks public input Online surveys posted on CRD website as committee discusses possible strategies Brittany Lee News staff

The Capital Regional District’s deer advisory committee is seeking public input as it continues to look at options towards a deer management strategy. The 11-member citizen’s advisory group (CAG) has started assessing different techniques regarding conflict reduction, population reduction, fertility control,

and administrative or bylaw options, and is inviting people to provide their input through online surveys. Questions about possible strategies will be posted on the CRD website as they are discussed by the group. Each survey will be open to the public for about a week. “With the feedback we get from this source, the CAG will then be able to refine the principles, goals,

Oak Bay club wins prestigious Rotary award The Rotary Club of Oak Bay added to its award-winning status with the Floyd Olson International Club of the Year award. The prestigious award is given to a single outstanding Rotary club to encourage, recognize and reward commitment to international service. District 5020 is one of the largest in the world including Vancouver Island and Western Washington State from Pierce County South to the Olympic Peninsula with 88 Rotary clubs. During a district conference at the Victoria Conference Centre on June 29 and 30, past district Governor Robert J. Martin announced that this year’s award went to the Rotary Club of Oak Bay for five successful international service projects in Guatemala, Rwanda, Mexico, India and Malawi. The projects were all financially supported by the Rotary Club of Oak Bay and matching grants from District 5020. Financial support was also received from the Project Unity Committee (Guatemala & India projects), Rotary Clubs of Cochin (India project), Royal Oak Centennial (Mexico project), La Pinata (Mexico project), West Shore (Malawi project), Sooke (Malawi and Rwanda projects) Nelson, B.C. (Guatemala project). All travel and other

incidental expenses were paid by individual members. The award, a crystal trophy and $500 in cash was accepted by club president Joan Peggs and rotarian Perry Bamji, director of international services on behalf of the club. Here is a summary of the projects. Guatemala: Dr. John Sniveley, Jacqueline Mealing and Tricia Timmermans went to Guatemala with portable dental equipment for carrying out dental procedures and for offering nutritional advice to residents of remote villages. Rwanda: John Jordan went to Rwanda to train orphan students to construct, market and sell fuel-efficient eco stoves made from locally-sourced clay. Mexico: John Edgell and his wife Linda went to Jaltemba Bay to supervise and offer assistance during construction of a toilet, septic tank and washing facilities at a kindergarten school. India: Rev. Mark Bedford and his wife Josephine went to remote villages near Cochin, South India to supervise and offer assistance during construction of 10 toilets and associated septic tanks. Malawi: The Rotary Club of Oak Bay contributed towards a water supply project for APU – a girl’s school in Malawi.

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be discussed at the group’s regular public meetings, taking into consideration how each method would apply in agricultural, rural and urban areas, Skrlac said. “Because the CRD covers a variety of geographies the options within the four categories need to be looked at in different ways,” she said. The CAG will study the effectiveness, feasibility, capability, cost and economic impact, time factors, community support or enthusiasm, and community impacts, such as health, safety and environment, of

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ollywood and Broadway meet as Gary Farmer and David Ferry star in Blue Bridge Theatre’s Of Mice and Men. The four-year-old Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre premiered the monumental dramatic work yesterday. The John Steinbeck’s Depression era masterpiece and towering indictment of American capitalism, Of Mice and Men continues until July 15. “This is one of the most profound and moving testaments to the ills in a society that is based Submitted photo on a class structure that encourages a wide separation between David Ferry stars in Blue Bridge Theatre’s production Of Mice haves and have-nots,” said direc- and Men this month. tor Brian Richmond. “Sadly, even though the play premiered 75 Stratford and Broadway vet- Rye designed the set; Patricia years ago, the growing disparity eran David Ferry in the role of Reilley, the costumes; Rebekah between the rich and the poor, George. Johnson, the lights; and Brian as indicated with the still-conThe Of Mice and Men cast is Linds, the sound. tinuing Occupy drawn from the “I am particularly delighted to Wall Street move“I can absolutely ranks of the best be welcoming Gary into the Blue ment, prove that of the company’s Bridge acting ensemble,” said this play is as per- assure Victoria growing acting Richmond. “He is, quite probatinent now as it audiences that they ensemble includ- bly, the greatest aboriginal actor was during one of ing Brian Linds of his generation, in my opinion. the worst periods will be witnessing as Candy, Chris- He and I did this play together in in modern eco- one of the greatest topher Mackie another production once before nomic history.” Slim, Ashley and I can absolutely assure Vicperformances I have as To breathe new O’Connell as Curly, toria audiences that they will be life into Stein- witnessed in the Michael Arm- witnessing one of the greatest beck’s testimony Canadian theatre.” strong as Carlson, performances I have witnessed to the power of Laurence Dean Ifill in the Canadian theatre.” - Brian Richmond friendship, Richas Crooks, James Of Mice and Men is at the mond assembled Leard as the Boss McPherson Playhouse until July a stellar cast and newcomers 15. Tickets, starting at $24.50, and creative team. Led by Gary Sebastien Archibald (of ITSAZOO are available from the McPherFarmer (Johnny Depp’s co-star theatre) as Whit and Samantha son Playhouse box office and in Jim Jarmuch’s cult film Dead Richard as Curly’s wife. online at rmts.bc.ca. Man) in the role of Lennie and Pacific Opera Victoria’s Ian llavin@vicnews.com

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The Celtic tunes of Littlehouse will ring out at Norway House Thursday.

Whistles, flute, guitar bring Celtic flavour Victoria Folk Music Society presents Littlehouse after Open Stage at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Based in southwestern Nova Scotia, Littlehouse is an acoustic duo specializing in original instrumental compositions with a Celtic flavour. Charlie Wilson plays Irish flute and whistles, and Jude Pelley plays guitars, mandolin, and Appalachian dulcimer. They have given concerts from

Nova Scotia to B.C. and are touring this summer in support of their first CD. Wilson has a background in music, theatre, and aerial dance; her other interests include Aikido and organic farming. Pelley has worked with the bluegrass band Exit 13 and Juno-winner Amelia Curran. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5. Visit victoriafolkmusic.ca for more information. llavin@vicnews.com

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Well springs folk-pop reunion Kitchener, Ont.’s Mike Alviano and Victoria-born James Kasper are singersongwriters who met when both found themselves working at an arts collective in Kitchener in 1999. Since then, although living across the country from each other, the two have become friends and have collaborated for two shows together in the past 13 years The upcoming Victoria show, tomorrow (July 5) will be the pair’s fourth show together. Individually in the past dozen years, both Alviano and Kasper have released sev-

eral albums independently and toured across Canada multiple times. Alviano will play an intimate solo set of his well-crafted catchy folkpop tunes, and Kasper will be accompanied by multi-faceted harmony singer/guitarist Geoff Howe (collectively known as Kasper & Howe) for a set of gritty harmonicainfused roots-noire ballads and rockers. The show is at The Well, 821 Fort St. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this all-ages show are $10 at the door. Call 250-590-4995 for more information. llavin@vicnews.com

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Seafaring Sundays at museum offer historical perspectives Salty Sundays at the Maritime Museum of B.C. (28 Bastion Sq.) start July 8. Learn about Canada’s past on the water, from First Nations history to 18th century explorations. Includes crafts, activities and tours. New topic every second Sunday of the month. Program included in price of admission. For details, see mm.bc.ca/kids-zone.

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Kevin Kowalyk smiled from one side of his mouth when he saw Canada Post’s commemorative Rowing Canada stamp unveiled by fellow London-bound rowers Dave Calder and Morgan Jarvis. The stamp’s release, which depicts a men’s double scull, followed the formal introduction of Rowing Canada’s Olympic team at Elk Lake on Thursday. Crews from six of Canada’s seven Olympic boats were there, while the women’s heavyweight eight was officially confirmed at its Ontario training centre. As the stamp stood prominently on display, rowers from the country’s more established boats took the spotlight, such as the gold-medal-winning men’s eight, and the locally produced women’s double of Lindsay Jennerich and Patricia Obee. Meanwhile Kowalyk and his doubles partner Michael Braithwaite stood quitely among the remaining group of the 21 rowers. Ironcially, they’ll be manning the double scull depicted on the Olympic-themed stamp. “That’s totally our boat, so this is pretty cool,” Kowalyk said. Granted it’s not actually Kowalyk and Braithwaite depicted in the stamp, which was designed by Kosta Tsetsekas and Mike Savage of Vancouver-based Signals Design, and illustrated by Keith Martin. Kowalyk, 31, isn’t surprised at the lack of attention. “Back where I come from in Winnipeg, I don’t even think they know I exist.” The story of Kowalyk’s journey to becom-

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Juan de Fuca awards scholarships The Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Association awarded scholarships to nine players last week. Graduating high schoolers Taylor Bourne, Graham Cronk, Alanna Kirtay, Lisette Lockhart, Adrian McLaren, Eric Palliser, Spencer Preece, Justin Richard and Jesse Sid-

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Men’s doubles rowing team Kevin Kowalyk and Michael Braithwaite with Canada Post’s commemorative rowing stamp for London 2012, which features the double-scull boat rowed by Kowalyk and Braithwaite. ing a London Olympian is hard not to love - an everyman who coached himself onto the national team. At 25 years old, he was a typical Winnipegger, working sales in the oil industry and playing hockey at night. He was kickboxing, too. But a concussion limited him from both sports, and led to trying rowing for the first time. “I thought I was going kayaking. I had no idea what was ahead.” It took a while to get a knack for it but he loved it from the start. When the economy dimmed and his job became expendable, Kowalyk took the opportunity to enroll at the University of Manitoba and pour the rest of his energy into rowing. “I found myself in pretty good shape, but still didn’t make the cut in 2010, and I ran out of money. So I came back in 2011.” Up until that point, Kowalyk had literally coached himself. “The rowing (scene) in Winnipeg isn’t like here, so my prospects weren’t high.” Through domestic competitions he made his way into the men’s four, and helped qualify that boat for this summer’s Olympics, finishing seventh at the Rowing World Cup in Bled, Slovenia, in 2011. All he had to do was keep up his training,

away were celebrated at the Lookout Lounge of Juan de Fuca’s recreational complex. Each player was given a $1,500 scholarship grant towards their chosen postsecondary programs in recognition of above average academic achievement, and their hard work and determination exhibited on and off the ice.

Nine Wave players to rep B.C. Nine players from the Vancouver Island Wave rep program and local club

soccer teams will play for B.C. this summer. Greater Victoria’s under-13 player Sean Pearse (Gordon HeadSaanich Fusion), U14 players Max Branyik (Gordon Head-Saanich Fusion), Mackenzie Cole (Gorge) and Liam McManaman (Cordova Bay-Saanich Fusion), and U15 players Dory Blakely (Bays United), Ben Avila (Gordon HeadSaanich Fusion) and Josh Cuthbert (Lakehill-Prospect Lake) will all wear B.C. colours. Josh and his brother Elliott (U13) are heading to

Rowing 101 To scull is to row two oars, one in each hand. To sweep is to row one oar, on one side of the boat, using both hands. A four-person sculling boat is a quad, and the two-person a double, while sweeping boats are known by the number, such as the eight, four and pair.

and he was London-bound, but things happen, like pneumonia. When he caught the debilitating lung infection in December, it knocked him out of the four. When he came back, he was isolated in a single scull, starting from scratch. Such is the life of a rower, and then some. “It’s funny because (Braithwaite) and I were roommates but were in different boats. Instead of trying to get back in the four, all of a sudden we were competing against each other for a spot in the double.” At 25, Braithwaite is the same age at which Kowalyk started. The Duncan native rowed varsity at the University of Toronto, and went on to win the men’s under-23 national championship in the single scull, and again in 2010 in the senior men’s category. Both relocated to Victoria early in 2011, the mainland in September to join the Vancouver Whitecaps residency program fulltime.

Highlands player tops among NAIA Kate Johnson is coming home with her hands full after an award-winning college baseball season. The 21-year-old Highlands resident was named to multiple awards, including player of the year for the Dakota Athletic Conference, as first baseman for the Jamestown College Jimmies.

and soon rented a place together, typical of the national rowers who come to Elk Lake’s training centre. But things went from brotherly to awkward this spring, cramping their homespace. During trials in March and April, Kowalyk and Braithwaite were part of a doubles matrix, with Fraser Berkhout and Steve Van Knotsenburg. Unless Kowalyk and Braithwaite finished first and second in the matrix rankings – which they eventually did, respectively – each was at risk of eliminating the other’s Olympic dream. “It could have been worse. There was some tension, but really, the only effect was we didn’t speak as much during that time,” Braithwaite said. And it’s all good now, to the point where Braithwaite wonders if they’d be doing as well if they hadn’t established the chemistry they have. “My goal was to get set up for the next quadrennial by making a push for this summer’s Olympics, with (Rio de Janeiro 2016) being the ultimate goal,” Braithwaite said. “(London) is just icing on the cake.” “I’m pretty confident (Braithwaite) will get me where I want to go,” Kowalyk said. sports@vicnews.com

Johnson, who graduated from Lambrick Park’s baseball academy and Devils Fastball Club, finished her third year of colllege ball as a first team all-star for the entire Association of Independent Institutions conference of the NAIA, as well as being a Dakota conference first team all-star and gold glove winner. Johnson hit .378 with 10 home runs and 59 RBI, and set two school records, one for her 22-game hitting streak and another for hitting eight RBI in one game.

Kate Johnson She will return to Jamestown for her final year of eligibility. sports@vicnews.com

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When Landon Underwood came across a movie he identified with, he figured it was something worth sharing. “It seems pretty inspirational,” he said. The 13-year-old lacrosse fanatic stumbled across a trailer for Crooked Arrows, a newly released film about lacrosse with a strong local connection, and told his dad, Pauquachin chief Bruce Underwood about it. The teen couldn’t find any cinemas playing the movie locally so his dad encouraged him to take action. “It wasn’t anywhere in Victoria; it was only in Vancouver,” Landon said. He went to see Sandy Oliver at Star Cinema. “I asked if she could bring in

Crooked Arrows.” And she did. “I think it’s pretty cool,” Landon said. The film is scheduled to start screening Friday, July 6 and could run for about a week. “These are our lovely community members and they’ve been supportive of us for years,” Oliver said. “There are films that speak to individuals and communities [and] that’s what we’re here for.” And there’s that local tie-in. Gary Gait, known as the best lacrosse player of all time with his twin, Paul, is featured in the film. Gait played for the Peninsula Warriors and attended Claremont secondary school. He played for the Victoria Shamrocks before starring in the National Lacrosse League, Major League Lacrosse and the Canadian national team. Gait has been inducted into the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame.

Dodgeball goes outside The Victoria Dodgeball Championship is too big for its britches, and is moving outside. The co-ed tournament has expanded to the fields of Royal Athletic Park for Saturday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Divisions are segregated into competitive and recreational. Prizes include best costume. Net proceeds go to support the City of Victoria’s Campership program. Admission is free for spectators. Registration closes on Tuesday, July 10, for mixed teams with six to 12 players. Cost per player is $30. To register call the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre at 250-361-0732. For more information, visit: Victoriadodgeball.com. sports@vicnews.com

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“There are films that speak to individuals and communities [and] that’s what we’re here for.” – Sandy Oliver, owner of Star Cinema Landon plays centre for the Peninsula Warriors bantam A1 team. “He’s never seen a lacrosse movie before,” Bruce said of his son. “I think also just to highlight the fact that he’s always inspired by other people doing well and he’s always trying to do his best.” Landon said he hopes the film will inspire others, as well as teach them the origins of lacrosse and its roots in First Nations culture. Star Cinema is at 9842 Third St. Go to starcinema.ca or call 250-655-1171 for information. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

SPORTS CALENDAR Lacrosse Wed. July 4: Junior B, Westshore Bears at Peninsula Warriors, 8 p.m., Panorama Rec. Centre. Wed. July 4: Junior B, Cowichan Valley Thunder at Westshore Bears, 7:30 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena. Fri. July 6: WLA, Langley Thunder at Victoria Shamrocks, 7:45 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Baseball Sat. July 7: BCPBL, Okanagan Athletics at Victoria Mariners, 3:30 and 6 p.m., Henderson Park.

Sat. July 7: BCJBL, Okanagan Athletics at Victoria Jr. Eagles, 3:30 and 6 p.m., Henderson Park.

Soccer Sat. July 7: PCSL women, Abbotsford Mariners at Peninsula Co-op, 2 p.m., Hampton Turf. Sat. July 7: PCSL men, Okanagan Challenge at Victoria United, 4:30 p.m., Royal Athletic Park. Sat. July 7: PDL men, North Sound Seawolves Victoria Highlanders, 7 p.m., Royal Athletic Park.

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Congratulations to Norm and Ruth Pimlott who are celebrating their

65th Wedding Anniversary July 5th, 2012 We are proud to have you as our parents and look forward to celebrating your special day! With love from Phil (Lee), Colleen (Bob), Sue (Bill) and families.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: ESTATE OF BESSIE FLORENCE DAVIES, LATE OF VICTORIA, BC, DECEASED. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor at Suite 402, 1321 Blanshard Street, P.O. Box 8043, Victoria, BC before the 3rd day of August, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which it then has notice. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company Executor By its Solicitors HORNE COUPAR

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St. Josephâ€™s Elementary School is happy to announce that we are accepting applications for full day kindergarten for September 2012. We offer an excellent early learning program in a Catholic Christian atmosphere. Applications are available from the school or at: www.stjosephschool.ca and can be dropped off at the school until Thursday July 5, or mailed to St. Josephâ€™s Elementary School- 757 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1M9.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Fundraiser for World Cup Masters over 30â€™s Turin Italy in 2013 Join us July 14th at Hampton Park and drop off your bottles 10 am -1 pm Thank you for your support! CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-339-6901

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST AND FOUND FOUND PLASTIC bag with item inside McKenzie Street area. Call to identify (250)4793163.

LEGALS

Duncan Centennial Totem Pole Project Request for Proposals

SUMMER GRANT GIVEAWAY! Start any Sprott-Shaw Community College program between July 1, 2012 - Aug. 20, 2012 and earn up to $1,000* towards tuition.

Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee/ Duncan Business Improvement Area Society The City of Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee (City) and the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society (DBIAS) would like to commission a commemorative totem pole to celebrate Duncanâ€™s centennial year. Master Artists with experience carving totem poles are encouraged to submit a proposal that meets the criteria laid out in this Request for Proposals.

Design: Preference is for the Artist to incorporate Coast Salish aspects into the cedar carving. The story depicted will commemorate the 100 year history of the City of Duncan.

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Design Details, SpeciďŹ cations, and Deadlines:

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MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. *Terms and conditions apply*. Competitive Wages. Contact: Dana Watson, Fax 780-484-8800 dana.watson@matco.ca

Log Dimensions and Criteria: The cedar log measurements are to be minimally 30 ft. in length, 2 ft. in diameter at top, and 3 ft. at bottom. The log must be of exceptional quality. Model Totem Poles (maquettes): The applicant selected to carve the Totem Pole must carve and paint to scale, two 18 inch tall yellow cedar totem poles. The maquettes must be completed prior to beginning the carving of the 30 ft. pole. These will serve as models for the actual pole. Completion Date: The two 18 inch tall totem pole maquettes must be completed by October 1, 2012. A penalty up to 10% may be imposed upon failure to meet requirements and deadlines outlined in the RFP and the contract. A realistic timeline for completion of the 30 ft. totem pole must be included with the proposal. For full proposal requirements, please view at www.duncan.ca â€“ Jobs, RFPs & Tenders Three (3) copies of the proposal should be received by 2:00 pm, local time, July 17, 2012 at the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society ofďŹ ce, 203-111 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M8. Questions about this Request for Proposals document can be directed to: Peter de Verteuil at 250-746-6126 or via email at peter@duncan.ca

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FRIENDLY FRANK

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2 KILTS, size 14, in good shape, $75 (both). Call (250)479-0112.

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

Auto Loans or

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

7CU.FT. FREEZER, Woods brand, white chest, good cond. $70. (250)656-1444. BARGAIN, DR. Ho’s decompression back belt, exc. cond. $50. (250)658-8201

FARM WORKERS

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ﬁr, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

CASUAL COOKS

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

PETS

CABLE PLOW and Drill Operator. Well-established company provides underground telecommunication installations throughout Alberta. Experience required. Accommodation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; catearmstrong@ grahamsbackhoe.com

WE HAUL CHEAP LTD. Moving & Hauling. (250)8811910. www.wehaulcheap.com

STEEL FABRICATORS

ART OBJECTS

HAULING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal Certiﬁcation immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and beneﬁts. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com

SLIM DOWN For summer! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176

FINANCIAL SERVICES

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in July, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

BAVARIAN DINNER SET for 8 + serving dishes. Variety of glasses, different styles. 1000’s collectible German books for your library. Call (250)592-7188.

ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiﬁcates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).

BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

FREE ITEMS CHESTERFIELD AND chair, good cond., no stains. You pick up! Call (250)478-2650.

4210 QUADRA 3250 sq.ft. 5-bdrm, 3 bath. Private, well-kept yard. Lot size 11,000 sq.ft. Must be seen! $600,000. (250)479-1194. 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 or 250-745-3387.

FANS, PATIO & Household Furniture, Tools, Hdwe., BunkBeds, Loveseats, Rockers, Sectional, Desks, Bookcases, B/R & D/R Stes! Gigantic Parking Lot Sale, All Priced to Go, Cheap! Mattress sets $99., Recliners 1/2 Price! Much More! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. We Buy, Sell, Trade. buyandsave.ca NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SEMI ELECTRIC hospital bed, power lift chair, microwave stand, maple dining room set, bedroom set, fan, duvets, sheets and blankets, dishes and pots, books etc... Call (250)384-1573

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.

PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN & Ocean Views. 11yr old, 2,480 sq.ft. 3bdrm, 2.5baths, on 1.5 secluded acres in gated community 20 mins. N of Qualicum Beach. Double garage, paved driveway, RV parking, heat pump, landscaped yard with pond. $489,000. (250)7523023 or (250)720-207 Email: cerritos68@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

OTHER AREAS

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

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HOMES WANTED

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all conditions in all locations

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

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm $700 inclds utils & wiﬁ. Close to all amens. Pet friendly, N/S. Avail now. Refs. 250-294-5516 SIDNEY- BRIGHT 1 bdrm + den above ground suite, new carpet, priv patio, all inclusive but cable/internet. NP/NS. $900/mo. Call 250-880-1414.

250-885-1427 Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

CARS

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS 149,000 km, grey colour excellent condition. $7,000.00 (250)514-4535 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ﬁrm. 250-755-5191.

$50-$1000 CASH

2004 BMW 330 Convertible Accident Free; 140,000 km, Auto, Fully Loaded, well maintained, recently tuned. $15,900. 778-403-1209.

MOTORCYCLES HONDA SCOOTER 150CC, 2-seater. $500. obo. Gorge/Tillicum. Pls call (250)884-2090. 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 $14,250. (250) 748-3539

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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SUITES, UPPER

2004 VW TOUAREG. Beautiful vehicle, well maintained. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. $15,900, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

SIDNEY: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, utils included, N/S. $1500. Aug. 1. (778)426-4262.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

LOTS

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

REAL ESTATE

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in

SIDNEY: BRIGHT, 2 bdrm. Yard, storage. Updated unit, parking, W/D, NS/NP. Ref’s, 1 yr lease, avail July 15. $900 mo + utils. 778-426-4556.

TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184

WANTED: STATIONARY BIKE and Dumbbell Weights (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

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GOLDSTREAM AREA1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Commercial Wave Vibration Machine. Clinically proven effective for building bone density, muscle mass & balance. Great for a spa or gym. (250)287-2009.

AUTO SERVICES

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

WESTSHORE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath. $5000. cash back! 671 Daymeer Pl. (250)884-3862. Complete details/ more pics at www.propertyguys.com ID# 192309

1999 MERCEDES BENZ C230, 4 doors, white, very good condition, recent overhaul & service. Senior driven. $5600 obo. (250)658-5055.

Sudoku 1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

AUTO FINANCING

RENTALS TOWNHOUSES To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage,backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000+. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

WANTED TO RENT PROFESSIONAL FAMILY requires 2 or 3 bedroom rental $1400 or under in Fairﬁeld, Oak Bay, Esquimalt or Gorge/Saanich for Sept 1. Must allow 2 small well trained dogs. Please call 250-8842295.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Today’s Solution

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

ARIAT TALL BOOTS. Leather upper, woman’s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Worn once, excellent condition, still need breaking in. Originally $400, asking $250 obo. 250391-5992, leave message.

SPORTING GOODS

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

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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.

CRIMINAL RECORD?

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Marquise is looking for casual Cooks to join our team at a Healthcare Facility located in Victoria, BC. Food Safe and prev exp as a cook required. Red Seal Cert. and previous healthcare exp. preferred. Candidates will be required to complete a Crim. Records Check.

We Will Pay You $1000

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HELP WANTED

ATTENTION ROOFERS!

GUARANTEED

FREEZER, $20 obo. (250)656-1673 mornings only.

AUSTRALIA/NEW Zealand dairy, beef, sheep, crop enterprises have opportunities for trainees to live & work Down Under. Apply now! Ph:1-888598-4415 www.agriventure.com

Come work with the industry leader in roofing and exteriors. We are a Calgary based Company looking to hire skilled, professional roofers with foreman experience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped roofing, valid driver’s licence, vehicle and tools. $27 $32 per hour depending on experience with potential benefits. Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB coverage. Please call 403-366-3770 Ext. 258 or email Todd@epicroofing.ca Epic Roofing & Exteriors has been in business since 2001.

BAY NEWS

PERSONAL SERVICES

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld 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.

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250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779.

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071 SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

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 CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com MAMMOTH LANDSCAPING & Masonry - Have the luxury of masons and horticulturists working together on your project. For consult call Calvin Veenstra 250-883-7666 mammothlandscaping.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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.

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Longtime grocery man honoured for lifetime in the business The grocery business is in and so on” – Skinner attributes Ernie Skinner’s blood, quite his love for the industry and literally. the daily routine of the grocery He was well-known in Greater business for his longevity. Victoria as one half of the Thrifty “If you love something, your Foods braintrust, chances for success opening the first store go way up,” he told with Alex Campbell in the News. “Choose the Fairfield Plaza in something that makes 1977 and “retiring” in you happiest and stick 1991 with seven stores with it.” and a warehouse in An early mentor at operation. Skinner Safeway, Ron Olson, continued to keep helped groom Skinner his eye out for for future leadership, opportunities to offer a he said. “I fell in love new and unique way to with the industry and provide the basics, and Don Descoteau knew that I would then some. someday own a store Biz Beat It took until 1999 for of my own, somewhere, his organic-specialty somehow. He motivated Market on Yates to come to me and today I’m still a great fruition, so to speak. The believer in mentoring.” success of that venture led to In announcing Skinner as his partnering with daughter winner of one of four lifetime Christine and son-in-law Darryl achievement awards for 2012, Hein in 2006 to open the Market federation president and CEO on Millstream. John Scott called him “a true It’s been nearly six decades legend in the grocery industry.” since Skinner first donned a “Ernie has made a significant smock and worked the aisles at footprint on the Canadian grocery Safeway (he started in 1955). His industry that will live on for a long career and leadership in the long time through his equally industry prompted the Canadian dedicated and motivated family,” Federation of Independent Scott wrote. Grocers to honour him recently As for the opportunity to work with a Life Membership with family to grow another designation. company, Skinner both values it Now 71 and involved to a lesser and enjoys it. degree with the Market stores – “I “You nurture your children in review the financial statements life experiences, and now I have

environment while showcasing the vibrancy of downtown Victoria,” said centre general manager Darlene Hollstein.

Kudos for CA’s community service

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Owner Ernie Skinner arranges the red peppers at Market on Yates. At 71, he’s still quite active in the business. a chance to nurture them in business experiences,” he said. “But you have to be prepared to let go and have them learn their own lessons.” Despite being in a business that changes frequently and is highly competitive, with big-box stores putting pressure on smaller grocery retailers, he said it’s important to stay focused. “Just don’t try and play their game, create your own and stick with it,’” he said. “The consumer is always the final solution to success or lack of it.”

Late-night shopping beefed up downtown In conjunction with cruiseship season, The Bay Centre has extended its weekend hours to accommodate the thousands of passengers expected to head up Government Street on Friday and Saturday evenings this summer. Retailers are open until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays to Sept. 4. “We are making a commitment to our guests, cruise ship partners and local hoteliers (to provide) a welcoming

Victoria chartered accountant, Gordon Gunn received a Community Service Award last week from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. Gunn, a partner at KPMG LLP, has served as treasurer and vice-president of finance for the Boy Scouts of Canada; has acted as president, treasurer, and director of the Great Canadian Picnic Society, and as secretarytreasurer for Ballet Victoria. He has also worked on local social housing initiatives, including the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness.

Ten years of creativity celebrated by ad firm Victoria ad agency McAllister Media is celebrating 10 years in business. By focusing on identifying clients’ key consumers, it has enjoyed growth in a struggling economy, says vice-president Tracy McAllister, who works alongside husband and company president, Andrew McAllister. Send your business news to editor@vicnews.com.

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