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A brick and a prayer A worker, safely tethered in, performs some maintenance work on a brick chimney on St. Andrews Cathedral on Blanshard Street. As spring weather hit its stride, maintance and renovation work delayed over the winter is now being resurrected throughout Greater Victoria. Don Denton/News staff

District decides fate of Sundance on Thursday Daniel Palmer News staff

Sundance elementary students and their parents will learn the fate of the alternative school tomorrow (March 27). The school, located at 1625 Bank St. near Royal Jubilee Hospital, is being considered for closure as

the Greater Victoria School District grapples with budgetary restrictions. “We’ll be dealing with whether the board wishes to relocate the current program from Sundance to Lakehill elementary,” said Peg Orcherton, school district board chair. The closure would save $315,000 annually and affect

58 students from kindergarten to Grade 5. The school’s unique programming focus on creative learning, the arts and environmental and social responsibility would move to Lakehill elementary in Saanich, nearly an hour by bus from the Jubilee neighbourhood. “We really understand the school district’s hands

are tied with limited funding from the government, but we’re looking at creative ways to keep this going … and also help to balance the school district’s budget,” said Kira Antinuk, who has two children enrolled at Sundance. Antinuk said the school district will only transfer the alternative learning pro-

gram to Lakehill if 40 of Sundance’s students agree to attend next fall. “The majority of families walk or bike to school, so it’s just not feasible for them to send their children out there when they don’t have a car,” she said. “We’ve had only five students who said they could attend Lakehill if that was the only alterna-

tive.” Sundance elementary supporters and members of the South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association will make their case against closing the school at a board meeting tomorrow. The meeting takes place at 556 Boleskine Rd. and begins at 6:30 p.m. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Rev. Tom oshiRo is going to take another shot at retirement. His first attempt was 23 years ago when he left Royal Oak Baptist Church in Saanich. This Sunday he will officially retire from the Mustard Seed Church and Food Bank where he has served in every role from spiritual counsellor to executive director. “I’m not very good at retiring,” says the affable 86 year old in his tiny office at the Mustard Seed. Oshiro doesn’t quite know what retirement means. “I’m reaching that period of time in my life where there are just certain things I can’t do. There are some things I still enjoy: preaching and teaching. I love working with people. Maybe they’ll (the Mustard Seed) find something for me.” Oshiro landed on the doorstep of Mustard Seed Church in 1991 after six years as lead pastor with Royal Oak Baptist Church. First it was just to help out, but before long he was asked to be a counsellor and then lead the organization in 1995 as its

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Christian faith,” he says. He graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton and led his first pastorate for the Rainy River District in the small Ontario town of Emo. He met his wife Vietta Gingrich, a nurse, in Emo. Next came ministries in Brantford and Cambridge in Ontario and a short stint in the Baptist denominational head office in Toronto in the early 1980s. Shortly after, he headed to New Westminster where he was assigned to be area minister – a pastor to the pastors – for B.C., a high-ranking position which he held for nearly five years. Throughout that time, Oshiro’s contributions to all those in his pastoral care have been monumental. He has worked with high-school students; has been unfailingly available to business communities; directed camp ministries; built a retreat centre; hosted a radio show and even ran a coffee house in the 1970s. He was awarded Citizen of the Year for Victoria in 2002 and awarded a Leadership Victoria Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

Rev. Tom Oshiro will retire from the Mustard Seed Church on Sunday, leaving a legacy of caring and empathy executive director. “Some of the staff had to leave due to financial reasons. I just stayed on,” Oshiro says. “I was not very concerned about paycheques, so I was the ideal person to stay onboard.” Oshiro was born in Kenora, Ont., the sixth of seven children. His older sisters began taking him to a Baptist church as a child. Tom left the church in his early teens, only to return a few years later and commit himself to the ministry. Oshiro says in his early teens he was just too busy for church. He played many sports – baseball, hockey, curling and football – and worked, so he found church “a bit of a nuisance.” But when he read a newspaper article of a Bishop martyr who was killed by some Roman Catholics, he decided he needed to get serious about life. “From that point on my life escalated into the

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Rev. Tom Oshiro in his office at the Mustard Seec Church and Food Bank. Oshiro retires from the organization after 23 years of service on Sunday. Despite all the accolades, Oshiro says spearheading the creation of the addiction recovery program at Hope Farm Healing Centre near Duncan and the Mustard Seeds’ Family Centre, which opened in 2012, were the most gratifying. “We saw many people coming into the Mustard Seed who needed more help than we could give them,” he says. “(Many were) drug addicts and even people who just didn’t know how to take care of themselves. These programs helped, gave them self-confidence and the ability to improve their lives. “It had to happen or else we would be going absolutely nowhere with people.” Oshiro’s wife, known as Vi, died of cancer in 2008, and the church became ever important for him. “I’ve experienced fellowship with this church and a need to help serve the poor.” But now it’s time to retire. Oshiro says he’ll spend more time with his family (three children and 10 grandchildren), and maybe get in more golf. “I’ve had a wonderful time here,” he says. “I still may preach, but they (the Mustard Seed) have two or three preachers. I don’t think they need me.” – with files from Leadership Victoria klaird@blackpress.ca

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Sexual health clinic may shut its doors Kyle Slavin News staff

The executive director of Island Sexual Health says a perfect storm of funding cuts and a lack of family doctors in Greater Victoria is putting more pressure on the non-profit agency. So much pressure, in fact, that the future of the program is now uncertain. Bobbi Turner said ISH saw a 12 per cent increase in the number of patients in the last 12 months compared to April 2012 to March 2013, for a variety of services. “A poll conducted over this past year indicates over 50 per cent of clients cannot locate a physician in Greater Victoria,” reads a release from ISH. “Many of our clients think that our services are fully funded by the healthcare system, but that is not the case. While we work on the fee for service model, it is not enough to cover the programs we offer.”

ISH offers comprehensive sexual health services, including PAP examinations, sexually transmitted infection testing and outreach education through schools. Turner said that while funding comes from a variety of sources, it isn’t enough to cover the ISH services plus overhead. She said the society is facing a “significant budget deficit that leaves the future of ISH’s clinic services up in the air.” The society is seeking financial support to keep their health and education programs operating. To make a donation call Turner at 250592-3479 or visit islandsexualhealth. org. Island Sexual Health is located at 101-3960 Quadra St. in Saanich. editor@saanichnews.com

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through that system.” Her office, she said, cannot deal with individual cases. Instead, Mackenzie said she must consult with advocacy groups and seniors on a broad scale to determine where concerns lie across the province. That being said, Mackenze said she sees the advocate’s office as a resource, where people can turn to be pointed in the right direction. “We do not investigate individual complaints,” she explained. “There are organizations like consumer protection, health authorities and patient review boards that deal with specific issues. “There are always going to be individual issues, but I will be consulting mostly with groups.” People can turn to the office of the advocate in times of need, she added. What will happen, is they will be directed to people who can help. editor@vicnews.com

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Liam Cullins, 4, slides down the jungle gym at Central Park in Victoria. Cullins was out for the afternoon with his sister, Hannah and grandmother, Helga Beer, to enjoy the sunny afternoon.

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Funding for literacy outreach programs across B.C. is being slashed as the province struggles to balance its books, and Greater Victoria co-ordinators say the move will force them to shut down operations. Kate Nonesuch, chair of Literacy Victoria Task Force, said a funding decrease from $30,000 in 2013 to $13,000 this year means outreach work will soon grind to a halt. A similar West Shore program will receive just $9,000 in funding. “We cannot possibly just dribble away our work on $13,000 across the board,” Nonesuch said. “As of Sept. 1, our work will have to finish.” The B.C. Ministry of Education funds literacy outreach across B.C. by allocating grants to Decoda Literacy Solutions, a non-profit organization. Decoda then distributes those grants to 102 community organizations who use the cash to hire a parttime literacy outreach co-ordinator. Funding for outreach programs was cut from $2 million to $1 million in 2013, but former education minister Don McRae later reinstated that funding. In a March 2013 interview, McRae said Decoda did “outstanding work in communities large and small across the province.” But this year, current Education Minister Peter Fassbender isn’t bending to pressure from literacy advocates. Victoria co-ordinator Jan Dupuis said she often works with poor and immigrant populations through workshops at Our Place, the Inter-Cultural Association and elsewhere who need access to literacy training to land a job. “There was no consultation from the ministry on this, and we understood it had support across the board,” Dupuis said. “It means you lose the momentum of those people and the community around literacy that isn’t just covered through the school system,” added Shantael Sleight, West Shore co-ordinator.

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Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming, left, discusses $1.5 million in provincial budget cuts to literacy programs in front of the Greater Victoria Public Library on March 20. Fleming was joined by Victoria Literary Task Force chair Kate Nonesuch, centre with glasses, and Jan Dupuis, Greater Victoria literacy outreach co-ordinator. B.C. Ministry of Education as Decoda leverages funding spokesperson Ben Green said with donations and relies on volthe partnership with Decoda unteer task force committees. “In the fall of last year, the has helped develop a community-based literacy model and importance of literacy programs has improved literacy aware- was expressed by all sides of the ness, coordination and outreach house at the bi-partisan finance committee,” Fleming said. “This across B.C. He said while the government is about supporting people who recognizes the significance of want to improve themselves, that partnership, it remains and live a dignified, better life committed to maintaining a bal- and get into paid employment … This is not a lot of money, but it’s anced budget. “The (Education) Ministry money necessary to support an provided more than $27 million efficient service that’s provided to literacy programs across B.C. right across British Columbia.” Fleming said he’ll urge Fasslast year, including StrongStart centres, the Ready, Set, Learn bender and Premier Christy program, the Changing Results Clark to reinstate the $1 million for Young Readers program as grant in the coming weeks. dpalmer@vicnews.com well as funding for public libraries,” Green said. The Raise a Reader program also receives $500,000 annually from the provGive us your comments by ince, he said. Opposition education critic email: editor@vicnews.com. All and Victoria-Swan Lake MLA letters must have a name and a Rob Fleming called literacy out- telephone number for verification. reach program cuts an “economically stupid decision,” Capital Regional District

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The Capital Regional District and the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society are partnering up to offer the Ride On! cycling program throughout the region from April to October. The workshops help novice riders to make cycling a regular part of their lives, as well as help experienced riders fine-tune their skills. “We want to inspire people to have fun while cycling safely and more often in Canada’s cycling capital,” says Theresa Gulliver, bike skills program manager of the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society. “These courses are designed to increase your confidence and comfort riding in traffic by teaching you the skills and best practices to enhance your life through fun, safe cycling.” Nearly 60 courses are available in communities throughout the region. Most courses are delivered

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Sex clinic meets an unmet need The news that the Saanich-based Island Sexual Health Clinic may be forced to close its doors due to a funding shortfall has us worried about a future devoid of the desperately needed services it provides the community. Island Sexual Health Society touts itself on its website as being “more than just birth control.” It’s a shame that after so many decades serving the community, the society still needs to stress that it does more than just hand out condoms to high schoolers. After 44 years in operation, it’s impossible to know exactly how many PAP exams and sexually transmitted infection tests they have administered. What we do know is that these tests save lives through the early detection of diseases like cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS. More than 26,500 Greater Victoria residents use the clinic every year, most of whom don’t have a family doctor. These patients could soon be shut out of much-needed health services. But prevention is the best medicine when it comes to sexual health, and it’s the potential loss of Island Sexual Health’s education programs that we fear will have the most resounding impact on our community. At many schools, sex ed isn’t a constant part of the curriculum – it’s often covered in one afternoon session. The ease of access to sex-related information, photos and videos on the Internet has taken the place of healthy education for youth and teenagers of late. Island Sexual Health has been working with the Capital Region’s three school districts to educate students in age-appropriate, accurate and realistic ways on safe sex, puberty, pregnancy and birth control. If Island Sexual Health is forced to scrap its program, and sex ed returns to being treated as the elephant in the classroom, students will not be prepared to make smart, healthy decisions. And isn’t school about preparing them as much as we can for all they face in life? We can point fingers all we want at governments or health agencies for a lack of funding, but it won’t do any good anymore. Island Sexual Health is in desperate need of our financial help, and we owe it to them, for the health of our community. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria 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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NDP’s survival on the line least two trips, one to Vienna and The B.C. NDP leadership contest Bristol, England to do “research” is officially underway, with the and attend a poverty conference in entry of Vancouver Island veteran high-end hotels. John Horgan in a reluctant If it wants to retain reprise of his 2011 run any shred of credibility against Port Coquitlam as it spouts misleading MLA Mike Farnworth. poverty statistics and Unfortunately for them, simplistic solutions, the weekend campaign events party must get rid of were overshadowed by Kwan, who has two years revelations of flagrant left to max out her MLA abuse of taxpayers’ money pension. by the executive and MLA pensions were a board of the Portland factor in the 2010 ouster Hotel Society. A pair Tom Fletcher of Carol James, who of audits released last B.C. Views infuriated the old guard week on this network by trying to defuse a of Downtown Eastside public backlash against a social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million generous pay and benefits package worked out in private between the a year in taxpayers’ money that has NDP and the B.C. Liberals. Kwan kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James Kwan not only failed to keep an out as leader. eye on it, her recently separated Long-time political watchers husband was one of the executives will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, who took part for years, and she uglier version of the Nanaimo benefited to the tune of $35,000 in Commonwealth Holdings Society luxury travel. That’s what we know scandal. There, the siphoning off about, since much of the evidence of bingo funds from charities cost wasn’t produced for the auditors. Mike Harcourt his job as premier. When this Lifestyles of the Rich In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the and Famous scheme finally came board, took their monthly cut and to light, Kwan hastily paid back kept quiet. the $35,000 and announced she’s There’s more. Horgan became taking an unpaid leave of absence. enraged last year at the reporter Her tearful claim that she believed who took a tip from the B.C. nothing was wrong is simply not Liberals to reveal the NDP was credible. She not only must have skimming constituency office known of her husband Dan Small’s budgets to pay for its own “ethnic jet-set ways, she participated in at

outreach” operation in Vancouver. Horgan had rubber-stamped the plan with a since-dismissed legislature accountant, and thought he had kept it secret after the Auditor General blew the whistle. His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over as party president from Moe Sihota last year. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by Sihota with the B.C. Federation of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-at-thehip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with pre-selected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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LETTERS Charities must keep books open Re: Easter Seals drop zone meets its end (News, March 14) It would be interesting to see a financial breakdown of Easter Seals’ money. What percentage of each dollar goes to a kid? People are becoming very wary of donating money when organizations are not up front with exactly where their money goes. Any pitch for money or support by a charitable organization should start with financial efficiency disclosure. Gary Davis Esquimalt

Gov’t spying unconscionable I am very concerned about how government spying has grown secretive, expensive, and out-of-control. I used to think this was everywhere but

Canada. Alas, it seems we are sinking. I’m no longer surprised to hear about government misuse of funds. Spying is unconscionable without any provocation. Using public funds is even worse. I trust Victoria MP Murray Rankin will act responsibly. Joanna Wilkinson Victoria

‘Too mush is enough!’ Re: CRA cuts make tax time worse (Editorial, March 19) As you state in your editorial, the Canada Revenue Agency’s cutbacks in personal one-on-one tax services for citizens are part of “a troubling trend” and one which is by no means confined to tax services. I found it absolutely disgraceful to see an 83-year-old pensioner rapping angrily on the locked doors of the tax

services office while his wheelchair-bound wife sobbed that her country’s government isn’t treating them with any respect. And this incident is sadly typical of what has been happening in recent years as government at all levels always seem to be able to find bottomless pots of money to squander on hare-brained projects of one kind or another but never seem to

Four Greater Victoria residents were honoured with saving the lives of family, co-workers and strangers by the B.C. Ambulance Service last week. Fresca Kula, Matthew Lust, Justen Lyle and Thomas Ottewell each received Vital Link awards for their life-saving efforts using cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). “There’s my reward right there, and he wakes up beside me every morning,” Kula said at the ceremony, pointing to her husband, John. The couple was working at their Fisherman’s Wharf floathome on March 27, 2013 when John suffered a heart attack. The petite Fresca kept him alive using CPR until paramedics, who Fresca called the real heroes, arrived.

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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just

$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries. Yikes! Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.” Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.

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Frantic pace Runners and walkers show their many running styles at Saturday’s LifeMark Health Esquimalt 5K race. More than 500 walkers and runners, from five to 80, took part in the annual family-fun event. Winner of the 5K race was University of Victoria student Kyle Irvine (inset).

Beacon Hill Little League hit base paths for new season 330 kids expected to take to field Kevin Laird News staff

Beacon Hill Little League is hoping its 2014 season is as good as last year. In 2013, the league celebrated its most successful season ever, winning three championships: the major boys and minor boys all-stars captured the District 7 championship, while the minor girls softball team was crowned city champs. This year’s opening ceremonies will be held April 13 at Hollywood Park. The season runs through to the end of June. More than 330 children, ranging from Blastball for kids from 3 to 4 years of age all the way up to junior girls softball, are expected to take to

the field this year. The teams play in James Bay, Fairfield, Rockland and South Oak Bay. Tak Niketas, the district media relations manager, says Niketas Little League baseball is all about having fun. “I remember playing Little League in the 1970s,” he says. “There was nothing better than getting up, riding your bike to the park, playing with friends and improving your skills.” Along with house league teams, Beacon Hill Little League also has all-star squads that play at local, regional and provincials levels. There is still room for players to register for this year’s season, please go online to beaconhilllittleleague. pointstreaksites.com for further information. klaird@blackpress.ca

HarbourCats, Sports Traders ink field deal A Victoria business has stepped up to the plate for the HarbourCats. Sports Traders Diamond at Royal Athletic Park is now the home field of the West Coast Baseball League’s Victoria Harbourcats, signing a multiyear deal with the organization. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sports Traders will have exclusive and prominent signage in centre field, and the company’s wellknown logo will be painted on the field. editor@vicnews.com

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Delamont slays the stage Laura Lavin News staff

Mike Delamont is missing the pink trees of Victoria as he chats on the phone from an Edmonton hotel restaurant, hiding out from -12 C weather. “It’s nice that people will come out in bad weather to have an hour of giggles. We’re going to Winnipeg tomorrow where it’s supposed to be -25,” the 29-yearold comedian says. Delamont returns to Victoria April 3, when he’ll headline Mike Delamont Live at the Metro Studio. He then heads out again for 11 weeks for an Atlantic Canada tour and performance at the 2014 Halifax Comedy Festival. “It’s tough, it’s a lot of shows in a lot of cities,” he says. The frustration comes from leaving his new fiancée, Chantal. “I’m performing 80 hours and I’m on the road for 22 weeks,” he says. “It’s nice having somebody else there to be able to do something else with for the other 23 hours of the day.” With just four years of fulltime performing under his belt, Delamont is making a living as a

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should be asked why are they changing it.” Dow says assessing an individual’s ability to drive can be done by looking at lifestyle changes. One driver he knew of, an avid reader, stopped reading and that was the only visible sign that he should no longer drive, which Dow determined through an assessment. “He couldn’t concentrate anymore, that’s why he stopped reading,” Dow says. “You need to be able to concentrate when you drive.” Dow also said eyesight adjustment takes longer for seniors when they go from bright sunlight outside into dark underground parking lots and vice versa, which causes many accidents. In B.C., a medical assessment is required of drivers once they are 80 and then every two years after. The superintendent of motor vehicles decides when a driver requires a driving test, basing that decision on information provided by the driver’s physician through a driver medical examination report.

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Originally from the Philippines, Norma Tolentino, 84, moved to Canada in 1981 and she has been living in Oak Bay for five years. She worked as a nanny and housekeeper before retiring in 1996, but she continues to keep busy. “I am a choir member at St. Patrick’s Church and I am active with the Filipino Canadian Association,” Tolentino says. “I also sing and dance.” Tolentino also likes giving back to the community and helping those who are less fortunate and in need. She often cooks for people at a soup kitchen and enjoys caring for sick people. In life, she has always tried to follow three edicts her parents instilled in her: be honest, work hard and be true to herself.

However, Victoria psychiatrist Dr. Ian Gillespie, who sat on the driver fitness advisory group for the office of the superintendent of motor vehicles, says age and driving ability is not directly related, but that the medical conditions that can affect driving becomes more common in older people. “There are people who are 55 who do not have the cognition to drive and there are many competent drivers in their 90s,” Gillespie says. He says all drivers should have a driving retirement plan. On average, senior men live about 10 years after giving up their licence while

Words from the wise Dave Whittington, 67, must really like the water. Born in Chatham, Ontario, near Lake Erie, he was once a marine, small engine mechanic and lived in Newfoundland and Queen Charlotte Islands before settling in his Gordon Head home. He’s been married for 20 years and, to his knowledge he jokes, has three kids and five grandchildren. He left home at 16 and has done lots of different work, including forestry, computer programming and as a photographer, which he continues on the side. “I take pictures everyday. I used to do events and I took

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computer analogy and ask: If this is true, why do I have to buy a new laptop every five years? Regardless, I love the part where the researchers say it is faulty to assume that aging leads to a steady deterioration of brain function. They discovered that most standard cognitive measures are flawed, confusing increased knowledge for declining capacity. The team used computers programmed like humans to support their theory. When a computer absorbed a limited amount, its performance on cognitive tests resembled that of a young adult. However, exposed to data that mirrored a lifetime of experiences, its performance looked like that of an addled senior looking for his sandals. The researchers concluded: “It is time we rethink what we mean by the aging mind before our false assumptions result in decisions and policies that marginalize the old or waste precious public resources to remediate problems that do not exist.” That got me thinking about how we assess the cognitive skills of drivers over the age of 80. In B.C., the government’s DriveABLE program measures the mental agility of seniors by way of a cognitive com-

puter test. This testing has been widely criticized as intimidating and foreign to many seniors’ skill sets. Seniors who fail this test – and many do – must submit to a nervewracking road test. If the Cognitive Science team is right, we are obliged to ask if seniors are failing DriveABLE’s cognitive testing because they are dulled by old age or because they simply aren’t given enough time to

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In & Around Esquimalt Hattie Mace McCurdy (centre), the wife of Arthur Williams McCurdy with family and friends, enjoying tea on the lawn of “Thoburn,” circa 1908. The McCurdy family lived there from 1905 to 1921. Esquimalt Municipal Archives

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Once situated at the corner of Head Street and Esquimalt Road, “Thoburn” was the home of Arthur Williams McCurdy and his family. Arthur was the father of Douglas McCurdy, who is credited with making the first flight of a powered air machine in Canada. On Feb. 23, 1909, Douglas piloted the Silver Dart for Alexander Graham Bell in Baddeck, N.S. Considered the father of Canadian aviation, Douglas declared in 1917 that flying machines would come

into commercial use at the close of the First World War. Douglas stayed in Eastern Canada visiting family whenever possible. Meanwhile, Arthur, a life-long friend of Graham Bell, took up residence in Esquimalt, becoming known as a photographer, astronomer, writer and inventor. His many achievements included the invention of a system for automatic development of photographic films and plates, which led to the Eastman Kodak Company introducing the “Kodak” developing machine in 1902. He was very active in community affairs. In 1913, as president of the Natural History Society of B.C., Arthur strongly promoted establishment of the Gonzalez Hill Observatory, to record weather, astronomical and seismic readings. As vice-president of the Victoria Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Can-

ada, he and astronomer Dr. John Plaskett (also an Esquimalt resident), lobbied Ottawa for the construction of an astronomical facility on Vancouver Island. In 1915, construction of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory on Little Saanich Mountain commenced and it opened in 1918. He was also the driving force behind the new Federal Graving Dock on Admirals Road. He was also active in politics becoming the Liberal representative for Esquimalt in 1916, winning by only two votes. He resigned however over alleged irregularities in the soldier’s vote, opening the door for his Conservative opponent Robert Pooley to take the seat. Arthur McCurdy died in Washington, DC in 1923. ••• Greg Evans is the Township of Esquimalt’s municipal archivist.

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In & Around Esquimalt Esquimalt is ready to blossom in the Bloomin’ Beautiful Home and Garden Contest. Residents, organizations and business are encouraged to beautify their home and gardens for a chance to win prizes.

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The contest first took root in 2012 with 20 submissions. This year more than 100 entries are expected, says Christina Moog, Esquimalt recreation co-ordinator. This year there are six categories: Best large garden (minimum 300 square feet),

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RAINBOW KITCHEN - Serves a free meal at noon Monday to Friday to low-income and marginalized people at the United Church of Esquimalt’s Wheeley Hall (enter from Lyall Street). ESQUIMALT TOPS - This weight-loss support group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Call: 250-384-1908; Online: tops. org/FindAMeeting.aspx ESQUIMALT WALKING GROUP - Hosts free social, community walks leaving from the rec centre foyer every Friday at 10 a.m. (rain or shine). ESQUIMALT GARDEN CLUB - Meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the annex at Esquimalt United Church. New members welcome. FMI: Paul, 250-385-6049 or paulwickens@shaw.ca. ESQUIMALT LIONS CLUB - Meets the first and third Tuesdays at Esquimalt Legion Hall, 620 Admirals Rd. FMI: Brian Morin, bwmorin@ gmail.com. ESQUIMALT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Meets the second and fourth Monday at Esquimalt United Church hall, 7:30 p.m. New members and all levels welcome. FMI: esquimaltphotoclub.org. TAIZE SERVICE - A quiet, meditative service of prayer through song every second Friday

at Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Rd., with simple meal following. FMI: esquimaltunited.com. BLOOMIN BEAUTIFUL HOME AND GARDEN CONTEST - Residents, organizations and businesses are encouraged to beautify their home and gardens from April 8-June 25. FMI: esquimalt.ca or Esquimalt Municipal Hall.

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2014 MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY - As a participant in Move for health Day, Esquimalt Parks and Recreation will be offering drop-in admission of $2. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. FMI: 250-412-8500.

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SAT. MAY 31

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BLOCK BASH! - Esquimalt Parks and Recreation and Victoria Police Department will co-host a block party to promote the Block Watch program. Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 1 to 4 p.m.

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Buccaneer Days • Buccaneer Days are June 13, 14 & 15, 2014 • Dance on Saturday night, tickets on sale at Len Fraser Barber/ Stylist, Vic PD West Division @ $10 advance and $15 at the door • Buccaneer Arts and Crafts Show and Sale Sat. & Sun. Coordinator Irene Coell ebdcraftshowinfo@gmail.com. • Parade entry forms for Buccaneer parade are available on the Municipal Webpage www.esquimalt.ca and on Esquimalt Buccaneer Website esquimaltbuccaneerdays.ca

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Then why does this? How long is this going to take?

“People challenge each other in the contest and businesses rally behind the it.” Entry forms are available from April 8 to May 19 at Esquimalt Municipal Hall, Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Archie Browning Sports Centre or online at esquimalt.

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ESQUIMALT CYCLING FESTIVAL - The event begins with a community ride through the neighbourhood, returning to the Archie Browning Sports Centre, where there will be community booths, children’s activities and food. Archie Browning Sports Centre, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FMI: Eunice at esqbikefest@ gmail.com

TUES. APRIL 22

best small garden, best environmental practices, best curb appeal, and two new categories for best artistic garden and people choice garden. “People are proud to live in Esquimalt,” says Moog, “and the garden contest is another indication of that.

Mon-Sat 9am - 7pm Sun 10am - 4pm

All organizations who wish to operate food stalls or be involved in any way in this years event should attend the General Meeting being held on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Curling Lounge at Esquimalt’s Archie Browning Sport Centre

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OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. Near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)710-1947. OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr in Stone Manor Estate’s (near Hospital) 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Call Gord, 1-250746-7240.

TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $912/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee Call 1-866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

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FRIENDLY FRANK CANARY CAGE $25. 6-drawer pine dresser & mirror $50. Pool cue $24. (250)544-4933. OLDER CRAFTSMAN 10” table saw, 1HP motor+ stand, $85. 250-656-1497. TEMPUR PILLOW- medium 20”long, New $120.95, asking $65. Call (250)383-5390.

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

FURNITURE BEDROOM SUITE. Beautiful dark oak wood: bed frame, dresser with mirror, second dresser, 2 night stands. $2000 obo. Chuck or Susanne: 250-881-8833. See usedvictoria.com ad# 21580893

CONDO FOR Sale in the Sidney Shoal Centre- Attention! Thinking of downsizing or buying into a great investment. This bright 1 bdrm, 1 bath, full kitchen, all appliances including W/D, 4th flr views of the Malahat and gorgeous sun sets. Presently rented, $1475/mo. Asking $273,000. Across from the Library & Rose gardens. A Real Gem in the Heart of Sidney. Call (250)655-1956, by appt only.

COTTAGES

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

SOOKE WATERFRONT Log Cabin. Large Sun room, $1000 + utilities. Ref. Req’d, N/S. 250-642-2015

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WANTED TO RENT HOST FAMILIES needed for Quebec and international High School students attending St. Margaret’ School (June 29 August 2). Double placement. Remuneration $1700. Contact Michelle at 250-385-0583 or michelle@selsa.ca

2009 PASSION for 2, exc cond. New brakes/ring tone/back window struts. Heated seats, A/C, sunroof, P/W, fog lights, side mirror defogger, rear window wiper. Good on gas, exe parking dwntwn. 108,000km. (778)425-4287.

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HOMES FOR RENT OAK BAY: (North), sunny 3 bdrm on main level, 5 appls, piano, hrdwd flrs, garden, 6 mth lease, $1500 incls utils, avail May 1. 250-590-1012

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage. Black. 4950Kms. $15,000. 250-216-2200

SOOKE. 3BDRM + den, 3 bath, newer half duplex. Fully fenced big yard, deck, garage, gas fireplace. Bright kitchen with DW, F/S. W/D in sep. laundry. Nice views, forest, trails across road. $1550 incls weekly garbage pickup and water. Avail April 1 or 15. 250508-4064. tjoblue@gmail.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

RECREATION 1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Exc. cond. new hot water heater, circuit board in fridge, toilet wheel bearings packed tires & electrical brake system checked. In floor heating privacy screens, rubber roof vinyl siding water purification kit, 24x12 outdoor mat. Full winter storage shroud with breathable sides & rubber roof. $10,000. 250-652-9660.

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

PRIME OAK Bay; $659,000. 1 block to Willows Beach, close to shops and schools. 1940’s 2 bdrm, bath. Full basement. 2516 Dalhousie St. (corner of Musgrave). Call 250-858-8475 or 250-472-8475. Open House Sun., March 30th, 1pm-3pm.

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Unique Building Must see

1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8’ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $459,000. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632.

AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

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FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $815+ utils. N/S, no dogs. Available now. (778)430-2116. JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $815+ utils. N/S, no dogs. Available April 1. Call (778)430-2116.

HOUSES FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WATERVIEW house, approx 3500 sq.ft. level entry, 2 floors w/self-contained 1-bdrm in-law suite in sought after area in Gordon Head. Lrg living rm, 4 bdrms, 3 fireplaces, formal dining rm, family rm, large rec room, lrg dbl garage, 4 full baths. $829,000. 4453 Houlihan Court. Open House Sat & Sun 1-4. (250)744-7129.

TILLICUM: NEAR mall. Bright 1 bdrm, 3rd floor, 55+ bldg. Appl’s, coin laundry, balcony, rec rm, $720 incld’s heat. N/S, 1 pet ok. Call (250)245-5707.

RENTALS

From $675 per mo Refs required.

SPACIOUS 2-BDRM + den, 2 bath townhouse. $439,000. Complete new interior. #110045 5th St. Just 2 blocks to Sidney’s main street. Open House Sat & Sun. 1-3pm. Call 250-516-0104.

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QUADRA VILLAGE. 1-bdrm, reno’d, top floor, h/w floors, pet ok. $800. (250)812-4154.

REAL ESTATE

NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

RENTALS

HOMES WANTED

WANTED 1960’s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

RENTALS

WANTED to PURCHASE, House w/ private, quiet, sunny W or S backyard in Oak Bay, Fairfield & area. (250)8964296 or tarsan2@shaw.ca

OTHER AREAS

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

REAL ESTATE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

ROOMS FOR RENT

AUTO SERVICES

FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. Call 250-382-6681.

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

CARS

MUST SELL 2003 Windstar LX, 7 passenger. Sliding doors 174,000 km. Good running condition. Priced for quick sale $2,700. Call (778)440-3045

MARINE BOATS

HOUSING. Working/ disability. Interurban/Camosun students. $475-$575 incl. 778-977-8288.

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $850 inclusive, NS/NP. 250-380-0700. GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. W/D. $750 inclds utils. N/P. (778)350-2446. GORDON HEAD. 3-bdrm, Furnished, 1200 sq.ft. May 1st. Bus #39 to Uvic. $1600. + utils. (250)885-5588.

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

GORGE-HARRIET- Quiet, lrg 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incld, parking. NS/NP. $745/mo. Avail now. Call 250384-0460 (leave a message). LANGFORD 1-BDRM grnd floor suite, own patio, full kitchen, F/S, D/W, built-in vac, insuite laundry. Utils incld. Close to shops, Galloping Goose, Royal Roads, golf course, bus route. NS/NP. $850. (Immed). 250-474-0079.

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MARIGOLD: 1 bdrm, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850 utils incld’d. Call 250-727-6217.

SUITES, UPPER MAIN FLOOR. 3-bdrm. Fireplace, completely reno’d - new appl’s, large patio. Near UVic & Camosun. N/S, N/P. $1600. inclds utils. (250)477-5179. SIDNEY- QUIET cozy 1 bdrm. W/D, utils included, NS/NP, furnished or unfurnished. Avail April. 1. Call (250)656-7184.

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message. 1993 ACURA INTEGRA (bought in the USA), 204,810, km, in good condition. $2500. Call (250)884-6861. MUST SELL 1999 Saturn, 4 door, 5 passenger. Manual trans. Very good on gas. 192,000 km. Clean inside and out. Well maintained. Excellent body and engine. Asking $1,100. Call (250)813-2458

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ACCOUNTING & INCOME tax. Year ends, GST, PST, payroll, T4s & consulting. Personal returns from $49. Avail weekends. Mike 250-888-4652

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est. WCB/Insured 250-880-0525

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

HANDYPERSONS

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. STACYANN SCHIFFNER Painting & Colour Design. WCB + Ins. Professional Guarantee. Free est.250-213-1054.

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

TAX

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYRepairs, finishing work, custom built gazebo’s, decks & sheds. Call 250-857-1269. www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

FENCING

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating ($75 special), pwr raking. Blackberry/ivy removal.

LANDSCAPE & TREE Care Hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465. PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25/ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

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COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER Service (Senior Friendly) 3021 Shakespeare St. 250-889-3952

DRAFTING & DESIGN

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250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $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. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221. 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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LANDSCAPING 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com ANDREW’S GARDENING and Landscaping. Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, carpentry, lawns. 20 yrs exp. Ins. Call 778-967-1246

MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186. CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

DOWN 1. Urban instrument 2. Fleet 3. __ de plume 4. Moisture free 5. Pilgrim’s journey 6. Equal, prefix 7. Native Australians 8. Norse sea goddess 9. Public promotion 10. Soiled with mud 11. Crack shots 12. Bugle weed 15. Leporid mammals 16. Pointed fastener 17. The woman 21. Frog genus 23. Yellow edible Indian fruit 24. Most pallid 26. Shows mercy 27. Spanish cubist

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70/hour. 4 ton / lift. Seniors discount. Call Philip. DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. LICENSED. QUALITY work guaranteed, great rates, WCB. Free est’s. Seniors discount on labour. Norm (250)413-7021.

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410. SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

TELEPHONE SERVICES DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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Today’s Answers

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JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886.

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Getting up and active with PAL Spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start getting active. Introducing regular physical activity into your life is an important first step towards better health, a happier mindset, and more. The whole family will benefit from increased activity and getting on the road to a healthier lifestyle. There are so many known benefits to physical activity and an active lifestyle. Among them are a reduced risk of heart disease, premature death and stroke. Being active has also been proven to help improve self-esteem and confidence, help you sleep better, increase your energy and reduce depression, among many other things. Furthermore, it helps maintain functional independence, mobility, and bone health. For many of us, it can be quite daunting to take that first step towards an active lifestyle. And it can be more challenging to start something new without any help. The good news is residents of BC have access to a free physical activity counselling service called the Physical Activity Line (PAL). Through a phone call or online, qualified exercise professionals are available to provide exercise and physical activity advice and help you develop a customized physical activity plan for every member of the family, from children to older adults. When it comes to physical activity, more is better. To achieve the health benefits, it is important to try and progress towards the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children and youth and 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity each week for adults. Adults and older adults should also add muscle- and bone-

strengthening activities that work the major muscle groups at least twice a week to help with balance and prevent falls for those with mobility impairments. Physical activity doesn’t have to mean playing a sport or going to the gym. Playing a family game of tag, going for a swim or taking a walk outside with the family pet or to the store to get groceries count towards the physical activity recommendations. Try out something new; you may find your new favourite activity! In any case, you’re bound to have some fun and feel like a happier and healthier you. The Physical Activity Line is available Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m in the Lower Mainland, toll-free at 1-877-725-1149. For more information, visit www.physicalactivityline.com or email info@physicalactivity.com.

Other physical activity resources include ParticipACTION (www.participACTION.com) and Healthy Families BC (www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca).

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