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Island Motor GatheringCar show coming to the Viscount Aero Centre in the West Sidney industrial park, page 11

Dragon Boats in the waterA team from the Saanich Peninsula is taking part in this week’s Festival, page 3

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Cloverdale Spurs second baseman Noel Brooks checks to make sure he got the out against an Abbotsford Angels runner during the 2014 Mosquito A provincials in North Saanich. For tournament results, see page 15.

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Get ready to walk and run for a good cause; the Victoria Kidney Walk takes place this weekend at Clover Point.

The event, sponsored by Black Press, will kick off at 10 a.m. (participants are asked to arrive an hour or so beforehand) on Sunday Aug. 17. Funds raised will go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Participants can choose between three events: a 2.5 km walk, a 5 km fun run or a 5 km timed run sponsored by the Running Room, said one of the event’s organizers, Jamie Boittiaux

“The walk and the fun run are both free to participate in and are a way for us to get people out to support the Foundation and raise awareness,” said Boittiaux.

The timed 5 km run is being sponsored

by Running Room and participants are asked to pre-register ($35) online at www.victoriakidneywalk.ca. Registration on the day of will be $40.

“Last year we had around 100 people come out and participate so we’re hoping to surpass that this year,” said Boittiaux.

Walk for Kidney FoundationBlack Press sponsors Clover Point event to raise money to help Kidney Foundation of Canada

“The walk and the fun run are both free to participate in and are a good way for us to get people out to support the Foundation and raise awareness.”– Jamie Boittiaux

Please see: Foundation helped Wallace family, page 5

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officers recognized by communitySIDNEY — Two Sidney North Saanich

RCMP officers have been recognized for their work with the Drug Abuse Resistance

Education (DARE) program — which for both constables Dan Steffes and Ravi Gunasinghe has lasted more than 10 years.

Steffes was honoured recently in a cultural ceremony at the Tsartlip Band Office for being a positive influence. He received a ceremonial wrap from Band Councillor Simon Smith Jr. He also was presented with an Award of Distinction

on behalf of the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in British Columbia.

Gunasinghe has recently transitioned from his role as the Sidney/North Saanich Detachment’s Community Policing Officer, and at a recent appreciation dinner, Cpl Scott Hilderley of the RCMP’s Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service presented him with an Award of Distinction on behalf of the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in British Columbia.

— Courtesy of Cpl. Scott Hilderley, RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service

tsehum harbour gets new pilesSIDNEY — Tsehum Harbour will receive

new piles, stringers and bracing as part of reconstruction work announced Aug. 8 by the federal government.

As part of a $2.5 million improvement program for three B.C. small craft harbours, the substructure of the wharf at Tsehum will be rebuilt.

— News staff

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Constable Dan Steffes, left, stands with Tsartlip Band Councillor Simon Smith Jr.

Submitted photos by the RCAF Hornets Dragon Boat team

The RCAF Hornets dragon boat team is seen racing at the 250 metre Gorge Super Sprint in May. The team is busy training for the upcoming Victoria Dragon Boat Festival on Aug. 15-17.

Andrea PeacockNews staff

Dragon boaters from the Peninsula and the rest of their team are hoping to row their way to victory at the 20th Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

on Aug. 15-17. The RCAF Hornets is a first-year team

made up mostly of members of 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, based at the Victoria International Airport.

Hornets’ team manager Dan High, 54, had never dragon boated until this year. The first time he saw a dragon boat race was at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival last year and now his team will be competing in that same event.

The team currently consists of 21 members, six of which are from the Saanich Peninsula.

“It looked like a lot of fun,” said High, the squadron’s chief warrant officer. “I didn’t realize how much work it was.”

High, a Central Saanich resident, found learning how to paddle to be the hardest part of dragon boating.

“A lot of people think it’s all arm strength, but it’s all leg and core strength,” he said.

The Hornets participated in the Nanaimo Dragon Boat festival at the beginning of July, where they placed third in their division — jade — the third of five divisions.

High said they were surprised to do as well as they did for their first year.

Participating in the festivals is the best part of it, said High.

“On the water it’s all business, but off the water it’s a very friendly community.”

Andrew Noris, 24, first started dragon boating about five months ago when the team was put together.

Noris, an engineering support officer at the squadron, lives in North Saanich.

He said he enjoys the competitiveness of dragon boating and the camaraderie of working together with members of his squadron, which he said comes naturally for them.

“The biggest thing is the technique and to get that right,” said Noris.

Noris said he thinks they have a good chance of doing well at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival because of their success so far.

“Even some of the other teams told us they’re really impressed with how well we’ve come just with our first season,” he said.

Bonnie Leung, supply technician with 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, only moved to Brentwood Bay just over a month ago from North Bay, Ontario, and yet she has already practiced with the team around half a dozen times.

She joined the team because she had never dragon boated before and wanted to give it a try.

“Pretty much I was hooked after the first time,” said Leung, 47, adding she enjoys the workout.

While keeping up with some of the younger people on team can be a challenge, Leung said that is also the fun part.

Leung is excited for the upcoming festival in Victoria because it will be her first race.

“It’s a good chance to get to know other people too,” she said.

For Les Hayter, storesperson at the squadron’s headquarters, the hardest part of dragon boating has been practicing on nights when the weather has not been good.

The team started practicing at the end of March when the weather was dry, but that did not last.

“We kind of hit a colder, wet spell in April,” said Hayter. “That weeded out the people that weren’t quite so motivated as some of the rest of us.”

Hayter, 52, said he most enjoys the physical aspect of dragon boating. Living in Sidney for the past 15 years, Hayter often goes to the Saanich Peninsula Crossfit.

“[Dragon boating] was another aspect of fitness for me,” said Hayter.

He also said he enjoys building team spirit with people from work in a more relaxed, social environment.

“You get to see people from work that you normally don’t see during the day,” he said.

The Victoria Dragon Boat Festival starts on Friday, Aug. 15, with the races happening on the Saturday and Sunday at the Inner Harbour in Victoria.

Hornets buzz in Dragon Boats443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron take up paddles this weekend

“Dragon boating was another aspect of fitness for me. You get to see people from work that you normally don’t see during the day.”

– Les hayter

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, B.C. to consider the following proposed amendment to the District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255:

1) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No.1255, Amendment Bylaw No.1372 (2014)

In general terms, the purpose of Amendment Bylaw No. 1372 is for a text amendment to the zoning Bylaw No.1255 to rezone the land known as Lot 1, Section 1, Range 3 East, Plan 17888 District of North Saanich (8513 Bourne Terrace), from Single Family Residential (R-2) to Single Family Residential (R-1) allowing the subject property to change the minimum lot size required for subdivision.

The land that is the subject of this Bylaw amendment is denoted in the cross hatched portion of the supplied map.

All persons who deem their interest in property a�ected by the proposed bylaw amendment shall be a�orded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing.

All relevant documentation, including copies of the bylaw(s), pertaining to the above, may be inspected at the North Saanich Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from Friday, August 8, 2014 to Monday, August 18, 2014 inclusive.

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Ceremony for a Victoria Cross winner

NORTH SAANICH — The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to ensure that Canadian Victoria Cross winners who are buried in Canada are commemorated in the best possible way, has provided a new upright grave marker for more prominent visibility for visitors.

On Aug. 2, the grave of Maj. Gen. George R. Pearkes received its new marker in the presence of John A. Pearkes (son) and his wife Joyce, members of the Saanich Peninsula Branch No. 37 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Col. (retd.) Robert Peacock, representing the Princes Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. — Submitted

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Boittiaux is a kidney patient herself and well aware of the benefits of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

“I only became more involved with the Foundation in the last couple of years,” she explained.

“I’ve had three kidney surgeries and a kidney removed and afterwards I felt so alone. When I got involved with the Victoria chapter of the Foundation I found that I wasn’t alone at all.

“My hope is that all people who are newly diagnosed with kidney problems will know they

have somewhere to turn and the Victoria Kidney Walk helps with that.”

The funds raised through the walks, which happen all over B.C. and Canada this month and next, go to the Kidney Foundation which supports people like Boittiaux and the Wallace family from North Saanich.

Coen Wallace, now four years old, lives with his mother, Tanis, father, Chris and brother Layton. He was born with diseased kidneys and spent the first two years of his life hooked up to a dialysis machine. Fortunately for the family, in November of 2012 after working with the Kidney

Foundation, they found a donor match for Coen. He received a new kidney in February of 2013 and is now happier and healthier than ever.

According to the Kidney Foundation, one out of every 10 British Columbians suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). In the past ten years there is an inexplicable increase of 60% and with no cure, there is a pressing need to raise money for kidney disease research and patient care.

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Foundation helped Wallace familyDevon MacKenzie/News staff

Coen Wallace, born with diseased kidneys, received a transplant in February of 2013.

Management knew of errors since 2009, hid problemJeff NagelBlack Press

VANCOUVER — ICBC is preparing to mail out 309,000 refund cheques ranging from $1 to $350 to optional auto insurance customers it overcharged since 2008.

Wrong rates were used because of incorrect descriptions assigned years ago to many vehicles that are only now being fixed.

The average customer who overpaid all six years will get a refund of around $108, ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said. The cheques will begin to go out around Aug. 20.

The average overpayment was $18 per year. The refunds plus interest being paid total nearly $38 million.

Nearly 370,000 other motorists were undercharged because of the glitches.

ICBC won’t go after them for the $53 million in lost revenue.

The faulty vehicle descriptions affected only optional insurance, not basic rates. The refunds were calculated as part of two independent external reviews that checked

millions of insurance transactions over the past six years.

Auditors concluded ICBC knew the problem was systemic as early as 2009 but management hid it from ICBC’s board of directors until mid-2013. Various fixes were contemplated but discarded, according to the report.

ICBC managers feared a solution might harm its relationship with brokers and that disclosure of inaccurate pricing would hurt ICBC’s business position against optional insurance competitors.

The corporation ultimately opted to fix the errors and issue refunds as part of its sweeping $400-million technology upgrade program.

The long-running overcharges were finally made public in April by Transportation Minister Todd Stone — only after he was directly questioned by the media.

ICBC’s board had intended to wait until it had a refund strategy ready to roll out.

Customers renewing their auto insurance since July have been required to update their vehicle’s descriptions, Grossman said.

The error isn’t expected to recur because ICBC’s modernized system will pull the correct description from the vehicle identification numbers, instead of being entered manually by Autoplan agents.

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How about a speed bump?

I have been using the McTavish/Pat Bay interchange since its opening but am seriously thinking of avoiding it in future due to one particularly bad spot where Canora joins the roundabout.

It is almost a straight line from Canora to the exit south to Victoria and despite the obvious signage to give way, many motorists drive straight through without stopping.

It can be quite stressful driving around the circle and wondering if the fast approaching vehicle on Canora is going to stop for you.

Maybe a speed bump, (or stop sign as a last resort), at this location would be an added reminder to give way to traffic

on the roundabout. It would be interesting to know the statistics for accidents at this location.

With more traffic from housing development on Canora and airport expansion in the future, the problem will only get worse.

Trish WarrenNorth Saanich

Speak up nowHere is some free

advice to the province, the teachers and parents.

The provincial government: you have the ability to end this debacle prior to September. Do it. Stop playing silly games that affect the lives of our children. Negotiate in good faith or legislate.

Teachers: don’t flex your muscles by going on strike in September. That is what the government wants, so they can point to you

as the bad guys while saving a pot of money — money which they’ll use to pay off parents. Go back to work, keep on negotiating and tell the public what is happening during the negotiations. Get the public on your side.

Parents: Why have you not risen up? Your children are being used. This whole thing has to be settled before September.

Roland StiedaCentral Saanich

Re: Proposed pedestrian overpass — Beacon Avenue at Highway 17.

I have been following council meeting minutes and news releases and editorials in the Peninsula News Review and offer some suggestions for your consideration.

I am pleased that the Town of Sidney and partners are moving ahead with this much needed project. However, with the high cost, which I understand could now be as high as $3.5 million, I wonder if other less expensive options have been thoroughly explored.

Some years ago pedestrian safety became an issue at the intersection of Wain Road at Highway 17. Subsequently a modern pedestrian overpass

was constructed at that location. A few years later the provincial highways department constructed a full interchange for vehicular traffic only feet away from the pedestrian overpass. This new interchange and overpass also incorporated into their design and construction, safe, wide, bicycle lanes and sidewalks which connected with bicycle lanes on both Wain Road and McDonald Park Road.

The stand alone pedestrian overpass is very rarely used as pedestrians and cyclists use the new overpass which provides easier access, a shorter route both ways and connects directly with new bicycle lanes on Wain Road and McDonald Park. There is now an unnecessary, and rarely used pedestrian overpass

sitting at the Wain Road and Highway 17 intersection. It is a new structure meeting all earthquake standards and has a span that would easily cross the Highway 17 intersection at Beacon Avenue.

So my suggestion is that all partners involved in this project explore a much cheaper option by constructing the required concrete abutments at Beacon and the highway and lifting the pedestrian span and the ramps and move them south and place them on the new abutments to where they are now needed.

I am sure this would be a big saving to all tax payers concerned and at much less cost would provide both locations with the safe pedestrian highway crossing.

Tom McColmNorth Saanich

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The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been

clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress.

“Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing

could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made

from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The

government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C.

This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.

On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This

is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22.

There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway.

And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @

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n North Saanich, there is a living, breathing example for how a community’s generosity — and that of a charitable organization — has helped save his life.

Young Coen Wallace was born with diseased kidneys and spent the first part of his life hooked up to machines. With the help of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, his family found a donor and Coen received a new kidney in February, 2013. The latest news we have is Coen is a happy and

healthy young man.

The Wallace family is one of many working with the Kidney Foundation for

treatment, transplants, education and more. Their success in finding a positive outcome to a very serious health issue, is one of many stories of people who are living longer thanks to the work of the Foundation and groups like them.

Yet, there are still others in need and that’s why we’re getting behind the Victoria Kidney Walk at Clover Point this Sunday, Aug. 17.

Last year, organizers said they had around 100 people join the walk and help raise money. This time, we’re hoping for more.

There are people in our communities waiting for new kidneys and ongoing treatment for chronic conditions. Your monetary donations help.

The walk and the case of young Coen also raises the profile of the need in this province — and across Canada — for an increase in the potential organ donor pool. Taking the step to be such a donor takes a lot of thought and discussion with one’s family. It’s a serious issue and one that goes beyond a single weekend fundraiser.

So start small with the Victoria Kidney Walk and have an immediate impact on the lives of people in your community.

‘... The changes have nothing to do with ALR exclusions.’

Start small with the Victoria Kidney Walk and have an immediate impact

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How about a speed bump?

I have been using the McTavish/Pat Bay interchange since its opening but am seriously thinking of avoiding it in future due to one particularly bad spot where Canora joins the roundabout.

It is almost a straight line from Canora to the exit south to Victoria and despite the obvious signage to give way, many motorists drive straight through without stopping.

It can be quite stressful driving around the circle and wondering if the fast approaching vehicle on Canora is going to stop for you.

Maybe a speed bump, (or stop sign as a last resort), at this location would be an added reminder to give way to traffic

on the roundabout. It would be interesting to know the statistics for accidents at this location.

With more traffic from housing development on Canora and airport expansion in the future, the problem will only get worse.

Trish WarrenNorth Saanich

Speak up nowHere is some free

advice to the province, the teachers and parents.

The provincial government: you have the ability to end this debacle prior to September. Do it. Stop playing silly games that affect the lives of our children. Negotiate in good faith or legislate.

Teachers: don’t flex your muscles by going on strike in September. That is what the government wants, so they can point to you

as the bad guys while saving a pot of money — money which they’ll use to pay off parents. Go back to work, keep on negotiating and tell the public what is happening during the negotiations. Get the public on your side.

Parents: Why have you not risen up? Your children are being used. This whole thing has to be settled before September.

Roland StiedaCentral Saanich

Re: Proposed pedestrian overpass — Beacon Avenue at Highway 17.

I have been following council meeting minutes and news releases and editorials in the Peninsula News Review and offer some suggestions for your consideration.

I am pleased that the Town of Sidney and partners are moving ahead with this much needed project. However, with the high cost, which I understand could now be as high as $3.5 million, I wonder if other less expensive options have been thoroughly explored.

Some years ago pedestrian safety became an issue at the intersection of Wain Road at Highway 17. Subsequently a modern pedestrian overpass

was constructed at that location. A few years later the provincial highways department constructed a full interchange for vehicular traffic only feet away from the pedestrian overpass. This new interchange and overpass also incorporated into their design and construction, safe, wide, bicycle lanes and sidewalks which connected with bicycle lanes on both Wain Road and McDonald Park Road.

The stand alone pedestrian overpass is very rarely used as pedestrians and cyclists use the new overpass which provides easier access, a shorter route both ways and connects directly with new bicycle lanes on Wain Road and McDonald Park. There is now an unnecessary, and rarely used pedestrian overpass

sitting at the Wain Road and Highway 17 intersection. It is a new structure meeting all earthquake standards and has a span that would easily cross the Highway 17 intersection at Beacon Avenue.

So my suggestion is that all partners involved in this project explore a much cheaper option by constructing the required concrete abutments at Beacon and the highway and lifting the pedestrian span and the ramps and move them south and place them on the new abutments to where they are now needed.

I am sure this would be a big saving to all tax payers concerned and at much less cost would provide both locations with the safe pedestrian highway crossing.

Tom McColmNorth Saanich

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I absolutely love writing this column. I have met so many lovely people over the years because they phone or write me to share some gardening information or to ask a question —

and we become friends. I am always so impressed when

someone takes the time to write a note or make a phone call. I’m so grateful that after all this time, people are still reading Over the Garden Fence. I realize that most of us love our gardens, the changing seasons and the bounty that nature provides (with a little bit of help from us).

I recently received two letters, which the editor hand delivered (I’m getting spoiled). One letter was about an Easter lily that Heather had given her mother just before her Mum died. This lily is now planted in Heather’s garden. In 2005 it produced one blossom but each year since it has added one more bloom. There are now nine and Heather has decided it can’t count because there should be ten.

The second letter contained an invitation from Judy M. to visit her garden (she wrote that would pick me up) where I could pick and bring home as many hydrangea blossoms as I can carry. I promise not to be a pig, but I am going to take her up on her generous offer. To my delight she lives so close I could walk there and parade home carrying my “loot” (looking like a mobile flowering shrub with skinny legs).

Now, back at the ranch, as they say in cowboy movies, what has been going on? That glorious white Oriental lily has tossed off its last petals and is now standing there looking forlorn. It now has to

be left after being watered and ferilized, until its stem turns yellow, at which time it may be allowed to die back for this season.

The zinnias in their long narrow container are looking strong (it seems zinnias always do) and continue to flower but I have added those nasturtium seeds to the container, so there will be something coming on when the zinnias begin to look kind of peaked. The clematis, which was such a disappointment to me, is now dying back and I’m going to replace it with the Jackmanni I wanted in the first place. I will give this plant to some unwary friend.

I’ll confess it’s not the glamorous beauty I had hoped for and I suggest it be planted somewhere it need not be a feature, just a filler (behind the garage, maybe). And still those faithful pansies and petunias, go on, not expecting any praise, just humbly producing a few flowers, hoping for some water and maybe the odd pat on the back for just enduring a roaring hot summer on a west-facing balcony.

The hibiscus and the rose seem to have enjoyed their stay outdoors and promise to bloom when they are returned inside. “They better,” said she, glaring at them threateningly, recalling all those gallons of water transported from the bathtub, all the way outside.

Suddenly it has clouded over. Do you suppose we might get some rain? It would be welcome for sure unless, of course, you had planned to go camping.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

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This is the final story in a series on the variety of summer markets on the Saanich Peninsula


A new market on the Saanich Peninsula is hoping to bring more energy to Sidney on Sundays.

The Sidney Summer Market, held in the field of the Mary Winspear Centre,

began on June 1 and will run until Thanksgiving. Organizer Ed Price said the market is growing steadily and he hopes to see it blossom even more.

“The nice part about being in behind the (Mary) Winspear Centre is that we have the space,” Price explained.

“We have space to host around 200 vendors. Right now we have between 20 and 25 vendors a week and it’s growing. The most we’ve had is 40 and we’ll see those higher numbers back once September rolls around and people are less busy.”

Price said he has been working to start a Sunday market on the Peninsula for a few years

“I ran Touch of Saltspring and I was on the board

of the SBA, so I had experience with these types of events. I had the idea in my head because many of the Touch of Saltspring vendors were looking for another venue to sell their wares. Last year I looked at maybe doing a market at Sandown and this year it finally came together at the Winspear,” he said.

The market has a good mix of vendors, he continued, and he said he expects to see more and more attend the market as it becomes better established.

“It was time for an event on Sunday in Sidney. We need that draw to the town on the weekend,” said Price.

The market is not juried, meaning anyone is welcome to rent a booth. Some of the items for sale at the market include jewellery, woodworking, cedar baskets, Tupperware, Avon, clothing, produce (especially berries), dolls, fishing lures, knitting, sewing and baking. Different food vendors also attend the market week to week and there’s also occasionally some musical entertainment.

For more information on the market, call 250-655-0967.

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Sidney Summer Market

Thursday:What: Sidney Street MarketWhen: Thursday evenings until Aug. 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Beacon Avenue in Sidney

Saturday:What: North Saanich Farm Market

When: Saturdays until October from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Where: St. John’s United Church (10990 West Saanich Rd.)

What: Peninsula Country MarketWhen: Saturdays until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Saanich Fairground, 1528 Stelly’s X Rd.

Sunday:What: Sidney Summer MarketWhen: Sundays until October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Mary Winspear Centre field, 2243

Beacon Avenue

What: Brentwood Bay Community MarketWhen: Sundays until Aug. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Pioneer Park in Brentwood Bay, near the Library and Cultural Centre (1209 Clarke Rd.)

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Editor’s note: This column originally ran Fri., Aug. 8, however a portion of it was not included in that edition. Here is the article in its entirety.

Having spent seven years in my early career as an on-site executive of Great

Canadian Oil Sands (now Suncor) — Canada’s pioneer developer and first successful extractor of oil from this massive all-Canadian resource — I feel compelled to comment on the increasing tendency by many to criticize this economic crown jewel.

Not one Canadian province, nor individual citizen, fails to benefit from the existence of our oil sands industry. According to the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI), this sector currently accounts for 75,000 direct jobs across Canada. This number is expected to grow to 900,000 over the next 25 years.

Canada’s oil sands are recognized today as the world’s third-largest proven crude oil reserve after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Our oil sands produce almost two million barrels of crude oil every day; this is forecast to double in the next 15 years.

Oil sands producers already deliver about half of Canada’s total oil production. Without it, instead of exporting oil, Canada would need to be a major importer of oil — at huge cost to Canada’s economy, and thus, to every citizen.

Few critics seem aware that Alberta, from this rich natural resource, contributes almost $20 billion annually to federal coffers, more than it benefits from federal spending. Without this resource, every Canadian’s standard of living would be negatively affected; income taxes would be higher and services more constrained.

Recent vacillation by the U.S. in approving the Keystone XL Pipeline to its Texas refineries, Endbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline and the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion have spotlighted our oil sands sector — much of it resulting in negative and often poorly-informed, commentary. Through the 1970s and ‘80s, G.C.O.S., as the oil sands pioneer, struggled valiantly, at

heavy financial cost, to perfect its oil sand extraction technology. In those years, to produce 50,000 barrels a day was a major accomplishment. And yes, compared to today, the effort was environmentally very inefficient. Tailings pond technology was limited; clean-air technology was in its infancy; and many environmental problems remained to

be overcome. Few Canadians took note. The oil sands was, initially, a very minor contributor to our national oil production.

Since then, some 15 producers have collectively spent billions on upgrading the environmental efficiency of each barrel produced. We should expect continued research and improvement — not a cessation of growth.

In the early ‘70s, about 3,500 people lived in Fort McMurray. Today, almost 100,000 Canadians live in the area, enjoying average family incomes of $180,000 annually — almost three times the Canadian average. A huge share of this exceptional income is paid in personal income taxes.

Some cast aspersions at this valuable resource and its need for increased pipeline capacity to efficiently move oil sands product to markets. Why not instead embrace our good national fortune and deploy our collective energies to forge constructive solutions which employ the latest environmental, pipeline and shipping technologies so all Canadians may continue to share in these ever-increasing benefits?

Without question, our indigenous peoples should be strong economic partners and beneficiaries of the efficient transport of oil through British Columbia. David Black’s initiative to build a Kitimat refinery which would upgrade heavy oil prior to tanker transport, deserves careful consideration as part of a national solution. Surely we recognize increased oil production will be exported somehow — if not through efficient pipelines then by ever-increasing rail transport which presents a higher safety and spill-risk.

Elizabeth May deserves great respect and our thanks for the civility, accountability and hard work ethic. I do wish she too would lend more of her constructive

leadership in the effort to find positive solutions to the legitimate safety and environmental issues associated with pipelines and oil tanker transports.

We should be proud of the technological innovation which has made oil sands development not only possible, but also such a significant contributor to our GDP. Rather than oppose further progress, let’s instead find solutions that allow this industry to continue to contribute to our national welfare, just as we have in the past, allowed other vital industries such as airlines, railways and highway transport to grow and prosper.

All of these industries represent safety and environmental issues. While we continue to hold them all to high safety and environmental standards, we do not seek to limit their growth. Why should the oil sands industry and the transport systems it requires be treated differently to our nation’s, and our, detriment?

A retired corporate executive, enjoying post-retirement as an

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An event on the Saanich Peninsula is expected to draw a large crowd to Sidney later this month.

The Vancouver Island Motor Gathering, hosted by the German Auto Import Network, will take place Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Viscount Aero Centre in Sidney (9800 McDonald Park Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission to the event, which will feature an array of classic, unique, modern and custom cars and airplanes on display, face painting, radio operated cars, a bouncy castle, Tom Thumb pedal cars, live music, craft stations, raffle and a barbecue, is by donation. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as well as the Saanich

Peninsula Hospital Foundation (SPHF).

“We’re looking forward to the Vancouver Island Motor

Gathering event,” said Karen Morgan, the executive director of the SPHF.

“The money raised

from the show is going to go towards our CT scanner,” she explained, adding that the foundation is

getting close to their goal of being able to purchase it.

“We have raised 2.3 million so far and we are looking to raise 2.4 million total so we are almost there,” said Morgan.

Black Press is also a sponsor of the event

and will be partnering with the Salmon Farmers Association of B.C. and Truffles Catering to put on a salmon barbecue.

“We will be serving salmon burgers and coleslaw by donation with all proceeds going to the two charities this

event is supporting,” said Oliver Sommer, the director of advertising sales for Black Press Greater Victoria.

The SPHF will also be live-auctioning a 1990 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit II at 1 p.m. with all proceeds going back to them.

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The colour and style of classic and newer vehicles returns to the Saanich Peninsula on Sun., Aug. 17 for the Vancouver Island Motor Gathering.

SIDNEY — The 2014 First Nations, Inuit and Metis Art Show at the Mary Winspear Centre runs until Sept. 4 Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (9 p.m. on Thursdays) and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

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This weekend, along with the usual market favourites, the Peninsula Country Market will be featuring a little extra family fun.

The market, who partnered this year with the Saanichton Village Association (SVA), will host the fourth annual Central Saanich Family Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saanich Fairgrounds (1528 Stelly’s X Rd.)

“The Peninsula Country Market is pleased to partner with another great non-profit Society in Central Saanich to deliver this fun family event.

“It shows what can be done when community groups work together,” explained Peninsula Country Market

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Family Festival is an excellent way for

our market to introduce local families to the great produce, specialty foods and crafts we bring to the field each week,” he added.

The festival, sponsored by Seafirst Insurance Brokers, Panorama Recreation Centre and CIBC Saanichton, will feature all the usual market goodies along with games, a bouncy castle, live bands, prizes and more.

“[There will be] games and prizes for the kids as well as Panorama will have their big inflatable obstacle course in the centre of the market,” said Martina Redman, the branch manager for CIBC Saanichton, adding that the event is free for families.

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• Art show at the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula Gallery in Tulista Park (9665 Fifth St. in Sidney) featuring paintings by Jacqui Austin and photography by Gabriel Taschereau runs until Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.pixreflections.photography.

• The Peninsula Players present Cirque du Chablis at Muse Winery (11195 Chalet Road) in North Saanich until Aug. 17. Evening performance Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee Performance Sunday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. For the evening performances Bistro Muse will also be offering a special Harvest Table buffet (reservations required.) Tickets for all performances can be purchased by calling 250-656-2552. For more information visit thepeninsulaplayers.ca or musewinery.ca.

• Butchart Gardens presents Pink Martini Monday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.butchartgardens.com for tickets.

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Local author Janet Brons, who had her first book A Quiet Kill published in April, has already started penning the sequel.

“The whole thing has been a very exciting period in my life,” said Brons, who lives in Sidney.

“The series was unexpected, but the publisher was keen on it so it’s very exciting. The only problem is the first book was written without the plan of a series so theres a few corners I’ll have to write myself out of,” Brons laughed.

Brons, who worked for the Canadian Foreign Service for 17 years as a diplomat spent three of her postings abroad in different cities: Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw and Moscow. She says many of the themes in the book came from her experiences working in foreign affairs.

“I actually drafted this book back in 1997 between leaving the Foreign Service and starting my own consulting company,” Brons explained of A Quiet Kill.

“I put it away in a drawer one day, and

when I moved to Sidney

from back east to be closer to my ageing parents, I pulled it out again to see if I could dust it off again,” she said.

A Quiet Kill is a murder mystery, Brons said, featuring the characters of Forsyth and Hay. Paired up for the first time, the two investigators must overcome insecurities and suspicions as they find themselves wading into the murky waters of the diplomatic community, and navigating through a melee of international conspiracy, militant nationalism and murder.

“I always loved murder mysteries and foreign affairs so the two seemed like a good marriage for the book,” laughed Brons, who said the prospect

of having her first book out in the public eye was daunting.

“It’s a combination of excitement and terror,” she smiled.

“Even though the book is purely fictional you can’t help but have bits and pieces of yourself appear in the characters and to know that people will be reading this little piece

of you is a bit scary.”Brons is working with

publisher TouchWood Editions in Victoria to solidify the second book in the series.

“I just finished up the manuscript for the second book and I think we’re looking at the fall of 2015 for its release,” said Brons.

Brons said the reaction from her book

so far has been good, but it can take up to six months to get an idea of exactly how well it is selling.

“It’s pretty exciting to have it in all the major bookstores,” she said, adding that Sidney Pharmasave has also been really supportive.

“That’s really nice because it’s a local connection. We’re

working on having a book signing on August 27 at the store which will be wonderful,” she said.

A Quiet Kill is available at most book stores or online at amazon.ca. For more information visit Brons’ website at members.shaw.ca/janetbrons.

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Entry to the show is $4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is an early bird charge of $20 at 8:30 a.m. Children are free when accompanied by an adult.

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Under-privileged children will soon have access to free dental care thanks to a society started by a local dentist.

Dr. Mitra Hashemi, a Sidney dentist at her own practice, Coast Dental Care, started ORCCA, or Oral Care for Children and Adolescents.

Construction of the ORCCA office began at the beginning of June and is now in the final stages of renovation. It is set to open in September at the annex building at Sidney Elementary School.

The program targets children whose families earn between $21,000 and $40,000 a year and who do not have dental coverage or insurance. These families are otherwise unable to apply for B.C.’s Healthy Kids program, which is only eligible for those making less than $21,000 a year.

“I’m pretty sure we’re going to touch a lot of lives,” said Hashemi.

Although ORCCA has yet to officially open, Hashemi has been visiting some of those patients at her own office until they can be transferred.

“Some kids, they’re in pain,” said Hashemi.

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While Hashemi is the only dentist fully committed to the society so far, she said she has had interest from other dentists, including orthodontist Dr. Vohn Rosang. Rosang has offered to accept five

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“[It] is a very generous offer from him.”

Retired dentists and Hashemi herself have donated dental equipment to ORCCA. Individuals and foundations have also donated money to the society.

So far, ORCCA has raised between $100,000 and $200,000 said Heather Burkett, board chair of ORCCA.“We’re extremely grateful

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community coming together and obviously recognizing the need, because there is a huge need out there for kids.”

Burkett said they are now raising funds to hire an office manager.

An upcoming concert fundraiser for ORCCA will take place on Sept. 14 in Beacon Park, Sidney from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

It was initially scheduled for this past June, but was rescheduled due to rain.

Sidney Town Councilor Kenny Podmore put together the concert.

“It features local artists and guests with the Craig Henderson Trio topping the bill,” said Podmore. “There is music for everyone.”

A total of 16 artists will be at the concert, all of who are donating their time. The concert will be by donation, and all of the funds will be given to ORCCA.

“I think this is an amazing program and [I] want to support it,” said Podmore.

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Stephanie Peat says she saw the bed race stories in the Peninsula News Review and knew the event was something she and her co-workers had to be involved with.

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Under-privileged children will soon have access to free dental care thanks to a society started by a local dentist.

Dr. Mitra Hashemi, a Sidney dentist at her own practice, Coast Dental Care, started ORCCA, or Oral Care for Children and Adolescents.

Construction of the ORCCA office began at the beginning of June and is now in the final stages of renovation. It is set to open in September at the annex building at Sidney Elementary School.

The program targets children whose families earn between $21,000 and $40,000 a year and who do not have dental coverage or insurance. These families are otherwise unable to apply for B.C.’s Healthy Kids program, which is only eligible for those making less than $21,000 a year.

“I’m pretty sure we’re going to touch a lot of lives,” said Hashemi.

Although ORCCA has yet to officially open, Hashemi has been visiting some of those patients at her own office until they can be transferred.

“Some kids, they’re in pain,” said Hashemi.

“You have to do something; you can’t just stand around.”

While Hashemi is the only dentist fully committed to the society so far, she said she has had interest from other dentists, including orthodontist Dr. Vohn Rosang. Rosang has offered to accept five

patients per year through ORCCA, said Hashemi.

“[It] is a very generous offer from him.”

Retired dentists and Hashemi herself have donated dental equipment to ORCCA. Individuals and foundations have also donated money to the society.

So far, ORCCA has raised between $100,000 and $200,000 said Heather Burkett, board chair of ORCCA.“We’re extremely grateful

to all of the community members who have come

together to help us,” said Burkett. “It’s been really heartening to see the

community coming together and obviously recognizing the need, because there is a huge need out there for kids.”

Burkett said they are now raising funds to hire an office manager.

An upcoming concert fundraiser for ORCCA will take place on Sept. 14 in Beacon Park, Sidney from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

It was initially scheduled for this past June, but was rescheduled due to rain.

Sidney Town Councilor Kenny Podmore put together the concert.

“It features local artists and guests with the Craig Henderson Trio topping the bill,” said Podmore. “There is music for everyone.”

A total of 16 artists will be at the concert, all of who are donating their time. The concert will be by donation, and all of the funds will be given to ORCCA.

“I think this is an amazing program and [I] want to support it,” said Podmore.

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DFH’s Racing Realtors®. From left: John Bruce, Bill Knowles, Judy Gerrett, Megan John, Barb Moser, Ann Watley, Wendy Herrick, Stephanie Peat, Carole Bawlf, Stephen Postings and Robin Lewis . They are ready to run in Bed Races on Beacon in sidney August 17.

Racing Realtors® are ready to runSteven HeywoodNews staff

Stephanie Peat says she saw the bed race stories in the Peninsula News Review and knew the event was something she and her co-workers had to be involved with.

Peat is the Team Captain of the Racing Realtors® a bed race team comprised of staff with DFH from throughout Greater Victoria and Sidney. Peat said the company is always looking for community events in which to be involved — and this was the perfect fit.

“We’re very involved in the local communities we represent,” she said. “We live and work in these communities.”

Megan John, managing broker for DFH, says she thinks the bed races will be a lot of fun — and it’s being done for a good cause, the palliative care facility at Sidney’s Rest Haven Lodge.

A fundraiser for palliative care services, Bed Races on Beacon has a full slate of 20 teams (with waiting list). The event promises to be a lot of fun — with full costumes and perhaps even a surprise or two.

Bed Races on Beacon take place Sun., Aug. 17 between 12 and 4 p.m. on Beacon Avenue in Sidney.

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Society works on healthy smiles for childrenORCCA hopes to open in September; will offer free dental care to children in need


NORTH SAANICH — The hometown Victoria Red Eagles went into the championship game at the 2014 Mosquito A baseball provincials without having lost all summer — a stretch of 24 games (23 wins and one tie).

Their luck, however, ran out on Sunday, August 3 against a team they had beaten five times this season. The final was between the Campbell River Tyees and the Red Eagles, with the north Island squad prevailing, 7-5.

“For Campbell River to win the gold medal game was a real accomplishment for them,” stated Colin Gardiner, the tournament’s director at North Saanich’s Rotary Park. “They had played Victoria five times and not won yet … until it really mattered: in the gold medal game of the provincial championship!”

The event itself went really well, Gardiner continued. Harvey the Harbour Cat joined teams from across B.C. for the opening ceremonies, which also included the national anthem being sung by local singer/songwriter Ms. Maxine (a teacher at Sidney Elementary School who has just released her first CD).

The tournament featured skills

competitions like Base Running (racing around the bases, won by Victoria), a Relay Throw (throwing a ball down a line of players, won by Nanaimo), and Around the Horn (throwing a ball around the bases as quickly as possible, won by Abbotsford). The winner of the Home Run Derby, from Richmond, won a beautiful maple bat. Coaches, too, competed to see who could explode the most water balloons with a baseball bat in 15 seconds, called the Bat Splat.

“Nanaimo won with

what I consider a world record of 14,” said Gardiner, who added the Bat Splat was his idea.

Victoria was the only team to win all four of their round-robin games over the weekend and won a very tight playoff game against Ladner.

The Campbell River Tyees included some of the boys who had won the Vancouver Island Tadpole Championship hosted at Rotary Park — Field of Dreams last year.

“So they’ve now come down and won big tournaments two years in a row,” Gardiner said. “They’re a force to be reckoned with!”

— Submitted

SPORTSTyees solve the problem of the Red Eagles Campbell River’s Mosquito A baseball team wins provincials at North Saanich’s Rotary Park


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EventsShady Creek United

Church and cemetery tour on Saturday August 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The church is located at 7180 East Saanich Rd. Tea and goodies served afterwards by donation.

every WedneSday – Bingo at The Centre at 1 p.m. (1229 Clarke Rd. in Brentwood Bay.) Cash prizes, special games and a progressive jackpot. Refreshments available. Open

to everyone over 19 years of age. Proceeds go to operating costs for The Central Saanich Senior’s Centre. Come out and support this nonprofit facility which provides recreation and support for all seniors on the Saanich Peninsula. See www.centralsaanich seniorscentre.org for more information.

the north SaaniCh Dog Obedience Club is celebrating 60 years with a Demonstration Day

of canine sports at Tulista Park in Sidney on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome at this free event. Demos include Agility, Obedience, Carting, Rally, Canine Good Neighbour and more! Fun for everyone who enjoys watching well-behaved dogs doing what they love to do. See www.nosa.ca for more information.

the iSland Flyball Classic Tournament will be held Aug. 16 and 17 at the Saanich fairgrounds on Stelly’s X Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. approximately each day. Teams from the lower mainland as well as Washington state will be taking part, lots of action to see. Spectators are welcome, admission is free.

Save the date! Beacon’s Employment Services is hosting our Third Annual WorkBC Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. Featuring 15 employers and organizations this year. For more

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Sidney hookerS are a group of traditional rug hookers meet the third Tuesday afternoon each month. New hookers welcome. Call 250-656-4201 for information.

FundraisersCanadian Federation

of University Women Saanich Peninsula provides scholarships for deserving students in our community. The annual gigantic book sale fundraiser takes place Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plaza between Tim Horton’s and the Liquor store on Beacon Avenue.

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Fall Prevention Classes SHOAL Activity Centre, every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 9 to Oct. 16 (12 sessions) from 10 to 11 a.m. $95. These OSTEOFIT classes are specifically designed for both men and women who may be at risk of falling. Class limited to 10 participants. Call to register 250-656-5537.

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Kid stuffSUmmer reading

Club at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Children up to 12 years of age are invited to join the “Funny Business” Summer Reading Club. Kids receive reading records to

track their reading, and contests, prize draws, and special events are held throughout the summer. Registration is free and runs until Aug. 23. For more information, call 250-656-0944.

making maSkS With Eliska Liska at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Artist Eliska Liska lead us in an afternoon of mask making fun. Just bring your imagination! Ages six and up. Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. Please call 250-656-0944 to register.

SUmmer reading ClUb Wrap-Up Party – The Great Smartini at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Let’s celebrate a summer full of reading and fun. Join The Great Smartini for a magic show featuring Jo Jo Coconut – Canada’s only talking chimp! Grand prize winners will be announced and there will be cake for everyone. All ages. Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call 250-656-0944 to register.

SUmmer reading FUn for Kids at Tanner’s Books. The Children’s Bookshop, located in Tanner’s Books at the corner of Beacon and Fourth in Sidney, invites young readers to join them on Sat., Aug. 16, 23, and 30 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to have some fun with their favourite characters and books. There is no charge for the activities and everyone is welcome. The summer events are facilitated by long-time Tanner’s Books staff member Tricia Kearns. For more information see www.tannersbooks.com or visit www.facebook.com/TannersBooks.

MeetingsSidney SiSter

CitieS association meets third Thursday of the month at the Sidney North Saanich Library (Nell Horth Room) at 7 p.m. Help us build our sister relationships with Anacortes, Cairns Australia and Niimi, Japan. For more information check our new website www.sidneysister citiesassociation.com.

VolunteersviCtoria

theraPeUtiC riding Association provides a riding program for children and adults with disabilities. If you enjoy horses and people, this would appeal to you. No experience is necessary however volunteers must be 16 or older. Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the mornings and Tuesday through Thursday in the afternoons. Please contact [email protected] or call 778-426-0506.

the be Well Clinic at the Shoal Centre in Sidney holds a blood pressure clinic every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. If you are an RN who has a free hour once or twice a month, please consider joining our group of volunteers! Contact Maureen at 250-656-2489.

the Sidney Fine art Show needs volunteers to facilitate both adjudication (from Sept. 7 to 10) and the show (from Oct. 14 to 19.) For details visit: www.sidneyfineartshow.ca/volunteers.

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and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication

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It is with sadness that the family of Neil Campbell Rhodes, known as “Dusty” by all, announce his passing on August 5th, 2014 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Dusty was born on Oct. 25, 1922, emigrated to Canada as a young boy and joined the West Nova Scotia Regiment in 1940. After serving in Europe, he returned to Canada, 1945 and was released in 1946. He re-enrolled in the RCR in 1948 and was commissioned in the PPCLI in 1951. Following service in Korea, Dusty served briefly with QOR before transferring to the Black Watch in 1954. He served with the Watch until his retirementin 1966.He then served as the last military C.O. at St. Micheal’s University School in Victoria and then worked with the provincial government until his final retirement, Dusty was an enthusiastic athlete who loved to golf, was a tireless dancer and had a lifelong passion for the Maple Leafs that defied all logic. He was an eternal optimist who found the best in everyone and was treasured by his family. He was pre-deceased by his first wife of 47 years, Patricia and is survived by his loving spouse of the last decade, Pamela Hobbs plus his children, Catherine and Gavin.

A memorial service and reception was held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Dr., Tuesday, August 12 at 2pm.

RHODES, Neil Campbell

DEATHS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

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DEATHS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

1Up Single Parent Resource Centre

is seeking caring individuals to participate in the Peer Helper for Single Parents

volunteer training. Successful candidates will receive training to provide

resource-focused support for single parents. Training will

run once a week from September 18 to November

20 from 12:00-2:30pm..

Interested individuals please contact Raina Pierce at:

[email protected] or call 250.385.1114

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

HOUSEKEEPING. Senior couple in Sidney condo re-quire basic housecleaning. References. (778)351-0031.

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is accepting resumes for BC Coastal Licensed Scalers. * Camp/Local Positions available (Northern Vancouver Island) * Competitive wages, plus full benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to [email protected]

MEDICAL/DENTAL

REGISTERED NURSESBayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses to support our Pediatric /Adolescent clients for home care in the Greater Victoria areas. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client specifi c training and support as required. If you are an RN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefi tters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaf-folders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industri-al project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Call 780-468-8026, send re-sume: [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS

1UP-VICTORIA Single Parent Resource Centre offers a 10-week daytime training pro-gram for peer helpers to single parents, on communication skills beginning Thursdays Sept. 18. Six-month volunteer commitment required on com-pletion. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transi-tion House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

VOLUNTEERS

FERNWOOD NEIGHBOUR-HOOD Resource Group is seeking a reliable long-term driver with a truck to pick up bread donations on Wednes-days at 6:30pm and deliver them to the centre. The job takes 30-45 minutes. Call Vol-unteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PEERS VICTORIA seeks ap-plications for support volunteer roles including fundraising, cooking or serving lunch. An interview will be conducted to determine interests and types of support. Call Volunteer Vic-toria at 250-386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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PETS

PETS

WANTED: FRIENDSHIP dog for mother and adult blind daughter (mature lab?) Call (250)544-0422.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

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6 CORN fl ower pattern glass-es, 8oz, used very little, $9. Call (250)383-5390.

7 PIECE cherry wood dinning room set, $99. Call (250)656-1271.

AIR PURIFIER $10. New toaster oven $20. Call (778)433-0108.

CD STEREO, radio, 4 speak-ers, $99. Call (250)595-3729.

CLASSIC PENTAX MZ-7 camera, 35-80mm lens, uses fi lm, $99. (250)383-4506.

LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $66. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

NEW: 2 sleeping bags, $20 ea. 2 stacking coolers, $20. 1 folding camp table, $15. Call (250)652-3606.

RUG, 5’7”x8’ $20. 3 bone-han-dled knives $20. 5 older golf clubs $10 ea. (778)265-1615.

STIHL FS 45 gas string trim-mer, used sparingly, $75. (250)656-9272.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

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MOBILITY SCOOTER- $500, good condition. Call (778)426-1893.

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OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and greenlaminate with keyboard tray,fi ling drawer and stationarydrawer. 72”x60”x24”, formerlyused in professional offi ce butwould also suit home/studentuse. Excellent condition. Ask-ing $100 obo. Call Jim at 250-656-1151, ext.126.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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HOMES FOR RENT

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SUITES, LOWER

SENIOR CITIZEN looking for grd fl r apt in Sidney, approx, 1000sq ft, 2 bdrms or 1bdrm+ den, patio or garden, walking distance to park or shops, sm pet ok. (250)652-3792.

SIDNEY: (CLOSE to town). 1 bdrm 700 sq ft basement suite, includes W/D, private entrance, fenced back yard & patio. Avail now. $850/mo. Call (250)656-7807.

WANTED TO RENT

SEEKING COTTAGE, rural quiet. Wood/elec heat. Prof., mature, sustainable values. Refs. Joanne (250)381-6171.

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AUTO FINANCING

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AUTO FINANCING

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

CARS

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CARPENTRY

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renova-tions, new construction+ all re-pairs. . Frank, [email protected]

McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

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CONCRETE & PLACING

BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

CONTRACTORS

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

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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GARDENING

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GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning- Gutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neigh-bours house. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, fl oor-ing, painting, drywall, small re-no’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofi ng. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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.


HAULING AND SALVAGE

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements. Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

HOME REPAIRS

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LANDSCAPING

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ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully in-sured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

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(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

Moving to Lower Mainland?Empty Truck August 26/27 Exp’d Moving Company.

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PAINTING

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

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

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OLD TIMER. Quality old fash-ioned service. Great rates. Ex-cellent references. Call Al at250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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