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Chris Terleski and twins Tidal, left, and Asher, 4, were bouncing with excitement to explore the Lego displays at the Sidney Pier Hotel over Family Day weekend. For more photos from Sidney’s annual Family Day weekend, see page 15.

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Thanks to one North Saanich student’s interpretation of the meaning of home, Habitat for Humanity Victoria will be receiv-ing a $5,000 donation.

Ella Baird, with her Grade 4 class

at Kelset Elementary, entered Gen-worth Canada’s annual national writing contest, geared to raising awareness and funds for Habitat for Humanity chapters across the country.

“I was speechless,” said Ella of the moment she found out she’d won. “It was probably the most

surprising thing that’s happened to me in my life. It’s amazing.”

Ella’s piece was chosen as one of six runners-up from more than 7,000 entries from all over Can-ada. Her entry won her an iPod, a pizza party for her class and a $5,000 grant to donate to Habitat for Humanity, which she chose to

give to a project in North Saanich. “It feels really good, because I

know I’m going to be able to help someone out there,” she said.

Ella’s always been focused on helping other people, said her mom Jolene.

“We’re all so proud of our beauti-ful girl. She has been an extremely

patient, smart, beautiful soul of a human being her whole life,” said Jolene. “Always kind, always help-ful. I remember the night, her sit-ting down and writing her little heart out.”

North Saanich student wins $5,000 for Habitat Ella Baird one of six runners-up from over 7,000 entries in national writing contest

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(SOS) general meeting (which as usual is open to the general public) is on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Room No. 4 at the Mary Winspear Centre.

The guest speaker is Sidney Council-lor Peter Wainwright, who will speak on the Town’s proposed budget, provide an update on the fire hall replacement project and answer any questions. There will also be an update on the current plans of the Jesken, Sandown and Gateway commercial develop-ment proposals.

SOS was formed in 2014 to act as a municipal government watchdog group.

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One of the younger compa-nies on the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Tour of Industry, Morinwood Mill-work and Interior Finishes has turned to new technology to gain an edge.

Operating for the last six years, Morinwood has taken software almost exclu-sively used by architects and applied it to their business. Owner Tom Morin says BIM — or Building Information Man-agement — has slowly been filtering through the industry.

“So, in trying to be leaders, we have adopted it. I saw it on a job six years ago, while we were working on the Vancou-ver Convention Centre.”

What BIM is, Morin explained, is computer soft-ware that allows his com-pany to create 3D models of a project, allowing clients to see how pieces come together and what a finished project will look like. While architec-tural conceptual drawings have used the technology for years, Morin said it hadn’t made its way to millwork com-panies like his. Typically, he continued, clients and work-ers are given two-dimensional blueprints. Visualizing how something will look based on those, he said, can be difficult.

“With each project that we do, (BIM) grows a little bit fur-ther.”

What the technology adds, he continued, is the opportu-nity for more collaboration on a job. Morinwood is currently working on the new B.C. Chil-dren’s and Women’s Hospital in Vancouver, using their BIM software to show their clients what the finished products will look like.

“BIM can reverse roles,” Morin added. “It can allow the builder to hire architects and start the design work from there, rather than the other way around.”

As a contractor or sub-con-tractor, Morin said the tech-nology helps them produce faster shop drawings, pre-visualize a project, include more complex engineering and prefabricate components more accurately to reduce waste and potential mistakes

during construction.“With the hospital project,

we can populate (computer) models with our product and allow for better planning and faster budget estimates.

“It opens doors,” Morin con-tinued. “We get more access to new projects — that’s what BIM gives us.”

Of course, that technology is only a single component of what Morinwood does. With those plans in place, workers can get busy on the main pro-duction floor in their Keating X Road facility.

Tour participants were shown around the space where different products are

manufactured using more computer technology as well as good old hand finishing work for good measure.

Morin said he chose Cen-tral Saanich to locate his com-pany because it was a family decision. The side benefit, he added, has been the fact the community has been a great place to work as well — despite the fact that the con-struction industry itself can be quite chaotic.

“Our focus is on produc-ing small batches, trying to remain efficient,” Morin said. “Working on the Island ... provides us with a few good opportunities and even a few

challenges.”One of those issues is trans-

portation. Getting raw materi-als for their high-end products can be an issue, especially since much of it comes from the U.S.

“There are very few forest products being made in this province,” Morin said. “Espe-cially the cheaper items, like two-by-fours.”

The higher-end items he needs, like hardwood, come from the U.S.

Be that as it may, Morin added his local workforce is second to none — stable and highly skilled. Plus, he said, the local tax structure in Cen-tral Saanich is “favourable.”

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Kenny Podmore, Sidney’s offi-cial town crier, a former town councillor and man-about-town wants to celebrate — even if it’s in a small, under-stated, traditional Cana-dian way.

“It’s about awareness, really,” Podmore says. “I’m so proud to be in this country. Can-ada has been so good to me.”

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“It was sort of a poem,” said Ella. “Every line started with ‘Home is a place…’”

“Home is a place where you don’t have to worry about being bullied,” and “home is a place where you are given shelter, safety and coziness.”

The experience of brainstorm-ing the meaning of home with her teacher and classmates emphasized the importance of having a safe place to go, added Ella.

“I think my class really under-

stands more about the mean-ing of home now, because some people don’t have any homes at all,” she said.

The announcement came as a shock to everyone, including Ella’s teacher, Lynne Willock.

“It’s amazing. It brought tears to my eyes when I found out,” said Willock.

In its eighth year, the annual contest is sponsored by Gen-worth Canada, which this year granted $125,000 to Habitat for Humanity.

Genworth, a private residen-tial mortgage insurer, supplied

one grant of $60,000 to the grand prize winner of the contest, and six grants of $5,000 to the runners-up to donate to their Habitat for Humanity locations of choice. The company also donated $5 to the charity for each entry received.

Ella’s entry and the other win-ning pieces can be viewed at meaningofhome.ca.

For more information on Vic-toria’s Habitat for Humanity, visit habitatvictoria.com.

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Meaning of home expressed in writing


Ella Baird holds up her winning submission to Genworth Canada’s annual “The Meaning of Home” writing contest. Ella’s piece was one of seven selected from students across the country and won her a $5,000 grant to donate to a Habitat for Humanity location of her choice.

Angela CowanNews Staff

Central Saanich resident Alexis White will be proposing a resolution to council Monday (Feb. 16) for the right to live in a healthy environment.

Based on David Suzuki’s Blue Dot Tour, the proposal states all

people have the right to live in a healthy environment, includ-ing the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, consume safe food, access nature, know about pollutants and contaminants released into local environment and participate in decision-mak-ing that will affect the environ-ment.

White says she will expand on the proposal, including the Dis-trict’s responsibilities and roles in supporting a healthy environ-ment and encourages people to attend and support it.

The meeting is Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Central Saa-nich council chambers, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road.

Citizens supporting ‘Right to live in a healthy environment’

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Re: the Feb. 6 PNR story on speeding in Tanner Ridge.

I wish to applaud Mr. Law on getting the municipality con-cerned about cars on Bella Vista road, reaching speeds of 60 kph., on his first complaint.

I have been trying for 19 years to get them interested about cars on Tanner Road reaching 100 kph, squealing tires and illegal truckers shortcutting in all hours of the day and night. To this day nothing has been done.

I guess people living on main roads aren’t considered a residen-tial area where kids, seniors and pets live.

Stuart WalkerCentral Saanich

Way to go, LegoI would like to congratulate the

organizers of the Lego Weekend for a wonderful long weekend of looking for the world’s best toy! A job well done by all who participated.

Beacon Avenue was crowded with people, so many excited children, the parking lots were full, the restaurants full, and from the look of the traffic, I’m sure there were lots of problems.

But more importantly why were so many shops closed and so few displays in the windows? With a massive effort to inform the public that downtown Sidney was the place to be, the closed signs far outnumbered the “get-your-Lego-stamp here” ones.

This is the second time in the recent past where the merchants on

Beacon have attracted me to come and specifically shop in Sidney. Do you remember the Friday before the Christmas Santa Parade? Same thing, closed shops and very few seasonal window displays. The participation rate is abysmal.

To those merchants who do participate and embrace shopping in our town core, thank you and you will continue to attract my sales dollars.

Ted WilliamsSidney

Hit a home run, CanadaC’mon Canada.Did you know that children in

Africa, indeed the future of that vast continent, are going deaf due to the use of archaic drugs used to fight tuberculosis and MDR (multiple drug resistant) TB?

Well of course that is far away from here and doesn’t affect you, so why would you know?

This is inexcusable at a time

when there are new technologies available to fight TB. Here’s hoping that we get the message sometime soon, however, otherwise the MDR-TB or XDR (Extra drug resistant) TB will come a-knockin’, right on our back door, and that itchy and scratchy vaccine you received as a child (and hopefully obtained for yours) will be of no use.

Canada is a leader in the fight against TB. Yes, though our reputation is suffering when it comes to the environment, Canada established TB REACH in 2009 and has helped to save countless lives as a result. Of this we should be proud. It is time to replenish our pledge to TB REACH. Mere pennies to us: $120 million, will help to prevent the horrible side effects of 40-year-old drugs used to combat TB in the poorer nations.

C’mon Canada, we are up to bat and it is time to hit a home run!

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Don’t fear the budgetsS

aanich Peninsula municipal leaders are in the midst of budget time and residents have very limited opportunities to have any input on the services and spending within their communities.

That is not to say that people do not have a chance to influence how town and district councillors will spend tax dollars and prioritize big-ticket items, such as fire halls, overpasses, civic buildings and more.

Those chances, however, are typically one-way streets — as long as a civic body adheres strictly to the Local Government Act.

Sidney Councillor Mervyn Lougher-Goodey pointed this out during their Feb. 2 regular

meeting. While he was commenting during a different presentation, what he said holds true for the input process

into the 2015-2019 Financial Plan.In essence, if council doesn’t relax the meeting

protocol, councillors can hear from residents, but not respond to questions. And vice-versa.

On Monday, Feb. 16, Sidney councillors gather at Town hall to address specific areas of the budget. It’s the first real opportunity for council and the community to weigh in, says Director of Corporate Services Andrew Hicik. It’s a committee of the whole session and while it generally offers more chances for discussion between council and staff, residents can often feel on the outside, looking in.

If people do address council’s planned spending and service levels, don’t expect a quick answer.

This means it’s up to people who wish to make a point to be prepared. It can be said that a well thought-out argument, one that is delivered with confidence and clarity, can be very convincing.

Go in unprepared and that issue you’re fighting for, or against, might not get the desired response.

Sidney, to be fair, is not alone in this process. North Saanich and Central Saanich are also in their budgeting process this month.

It may not seem like the sexiest of topics, but these civic budgets and spending decisions often have the most direct impact on taxpayers.

These plans also provide some insight into the long-range direction of the community itself. It’s worth the time to listen in.

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Open to anyone, not just their clients, these events will occur monthly, starting with an open house on Val-entine’s Day Saturday, Feb. 14 from noon to 4 p.m.

Company President and CEO Shauna Dorko says after 10 years in business, Sidney SeniorCare wants to give something back.

“We want to bring in the whole commu-nity to these events throughout all of 2015,” she says. “It’s in thanks to seniors for all that they do — and in thanks to the people who have voted us number one over the last couple of years.

“I’m going to splash this around as much as I can and I don’t care what it costs me.”

While these seniors appreciation events hosted by Sidney SeniorCare are start-ing off close to home, Dorko says they are reaching into the Saan-ich Peninsula for subse-quent activities. Places like Butchart Gardens, Heritage Acres, the B.C. Aviation Museum and more are on Dorko’s radar. She says, how-ever, she is keeping the event locations and activities close to the chest, to create a little anticipation.

Sidney SeniorCare partnered with Pan-orama Recreation Cen-tre last year and that success could lead

to more activities for seniors.

“Panorama has so many seniors program-ming options,” she says.

Dorko is working with Sherrin Griffin, of Griffin Design Manage-ment, to help market the events.

“Shauna has come up with a fantastic idea,” Griffin says. “We hope to make local seniors

all feel special.”She adds the events

are family-focused and reiterated that they are open to any senior from the Saanich Peninsula.

“Each event will be different,” says Dorko. “We could get the same people out every time and while it’s all about seniors, we hope oth-ers will be intrigued.

“It’s about creating a life-long memory, to say

that they had a wonder-ful time.”

She says events on this scope are some-thing seniors probably haven’t seen — and might not otherwise.

To that end, Dorko says Sidney SeniorCare is even willing to help get people to and from each event.

Dorko agrees there are seniors who are more mobile than oth-

ers and the level of overall health can vary as well. To ensure any-one can partake in the Year of the Senior, she says the events will be accessible by most, if not all, seniors.

“We find that no matter their physical or mental limitations, seniors do often all gel together,” Dorko says. “They share their expe-riences, their stories

and energy.”Dorko says over the

last decade, she has seen a lot of change in people’s level of mobil-ity as they grow older to the complexity in the care that they might receive — and what public services are being provided.

She says all of that can continue to change, year after year, and companies like hers

need to be aware of the needs of all age groups. So, that’s why she wants her Year of the Senior events to reach as broad a group as possible.

“Let’s have some fun,” she says.

“Let’s build some memories.”

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Year of the Senior special events each month


The owners, staff and clients at Sidney SeniorCare have proclaimed the Year of the Senior. From left, Roy Alicanpe, Nancy Fox, Mary Simmons, Sally Moss and Ronald Martinez help mark February’s start of monthly events to celebrate.

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SENIORS IN FOCUS

Seniors in Focus, a regular feature in the Peninsula News Review, runs once each month. These pages are designed to showcase local issues and events important to area seniors.

Do you know of a senior citizen on the Peninsula who deserves a little attention? Do you have a senior-specific event coming up soon? Let us know. Call the editor at 250-656-1151, ext. 128 or email [email protected].

Issues, people and places: Do you have a story idea? Let us know.

To take part in Sidney SeniorCare’s 2015 Year of the Senior events, watch for ads to appear in the Peninsula News Review and check out the company’s website at sidneyseniorcare.ca and click on the Year of the Senior link.

Attendees should RSVP in advance of each event, Dorko says, to ensure organizers get a good idea of numbers and can prepare accordingly for seniors’ needs.

The Valentine’s Day event will be a social at Sidney SeniorCare’s office on Third Street — and the kickoff to the 2015 Year of the Senior.

For more information, call 250-656-7176 or 250-589-0010.

Sidney SeniorCare is based on the Saanich Peninsula and has an office in Oak Bay. The largest private home care agency on the Islands, they employ around 200 care workers.

Social event on Feb. 14

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Anyone who has purchased a car has faced an overwhelming list of features on the window sticker. Over the years, there have been some imaginative features offered right from the dealership. Here are five of the more ‘interesting” examples.

Lightning Rods Shifter – 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst: The perfect option for any automo-tive enthusiast who just can’t get enough levers, the Lightning Rods shifter walks a very strange line between a typical automatic and

a full ratchet shifter. As goofy as it may look, Lightning Rods have no problem putting the power to the ground.Swivel Seats – 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S3: It’s a wonder that more cars weren’t offered with swivelling seats, seeing as those troublesome stationary seats are always such a bother to get in and out of. While the swivel seat was designed for easy egress, an added benefit is that your vinyl won’t wear out nearly as quickly.Highway Hi-Fi record player – 1957 Chrysler 300: The Highway Hi-Fi did its best to

stop the needle scratching your precious 45s. Not only is there a generous amount of suspension built into the record player, but the pressure placed on the needle was known to prematurely wear records out.Rim Blow Steering Wheel – 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429: In a time before road rage, Ford, AMC, Chrysler, and GM all thought it would be much better to get rid of the pesky horn button and just have drivers squeeze the wheel. One major defect of the Rim Blow was shrinkage, which caused the horn to sound all the time!

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Rowan Petrie, 6, is fascinated by a curious prawn and the underwater Lego display (above) at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Below, Lennon McAdam, 7, shows off his best Lego expression after getting his face painted.

The bags of LEGO candy handed out over Family Day weekend were a huge hit with the kids (if not the parents). From left, above, Charlotte Kucherawy, 3; Nathan Wong, 5; Blake Cook, 5; Benjamin Kucherawy, 5; Aaron Wong, 5; and Farrah Cook, 3.

Two-year-old Elizabeth Shook, right, took a break from the Lego displays and activities

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Speaker series seeks to share experiences and build communityAngela CowanNews Staff

Aiming to celebrate the rich diversity of stories and people on the Saanich Peninsula, the Saanich North and the Islands Green Party constituency has launched a new speaker series called “Stories of Saanich.”

“Many of our members attended Elizabeth May’s speakers series,” said Adam Olsen, the interim leader for the B.C. Green Party. “We got the idea to feature many of the amazing people on the Pen-insula.”

The series kicked off in late November with a sold-out introduction to the ancient fishing tech-niques of the Straits Salish people by Nick Claxton, a PhD candidate in the department of curriculum and instruction at the University of Victoria, and from the Tsawout Band of the WSÁNEC Nation.

“At Nick’s event, there were a lot of people who didn’t know a lot of the First Nations history and they were really excited to hear those stories,” said Olsen.

Next Tuesday, storyteller John Elliot, an influen-tial member of the Tsartlip First Nation in Saanich and a language and culture teacher, will be sharing the stories of the WSÁNEC, tales that help con-nect listeners to their natural environment and the world view of the WSÁNEC people.

Whether the speakers are artists, businesses, entrepreneurs or authors, the intent is to bring together people and their stories and build community.

“The theme is people and their stories. We have amazing resources just right next door to us,” said Olsen. “And not a lot of people even know that much about their neigh-bours.”

“I think that a lot of the time, there’s someone living right around the corner from us that has the solu-tion to the problem that we’re fac-ing.”

Though sponsored by the Green Party, Olsen stressed that the event is non-parti-san.

“It’s about the people and the amazing resources that we have on the Saanich Peninsula, and we want to celebrate those people,” he said.

The events are hosted every two months at local restaurants or cof-fee shops throughout the region, and seem to be growing in popular-ity. February’s evening with John Elliot is sold out, but next up on April 21, poets Patrick Lane and Lorna Crozier will be talking about their work and writing, and June 16 will feature Andrew Loveridge talk-ing about Dionisio Alcala Galiano, the first ethnographer of the North-west Coast.

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Those interested can RSVP online for the opportu-nity to purchase tickets early.

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Nick Claxton talks about the ancient fishing techniques of the Straits Salish people at the inaugural “Stories of Saanich” speaker series.

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The Council of the District of Central Saanich invites members of the community to attend the following public meetings at which the District’s 2015 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan will be discussed. All meetings will be held in the Central Saanich Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC. Agendas for the meetings will be posted on the District’s website (www.centralsaanich.ca) typically on the Friday preceding the meeting. As meeting dates and times may be subject to change, the public is encouraged to contact the Municipal Hall (250-652-4444), or check the website the week prior to the scheduled meeting to confirm.

2015 Budget o Monday February 23, 2015 5:30 p.m. o Wednesday (if necessary) February 25, 2015 7:00 p.m. 2015 Water and Sewer Rates / Tax Policy o Monday March 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. 2015 Budget – Public Information Meeting o Monday April 13, 2015 6:30 p.m.

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Sidney fundraiser draws Salt Spring Island artist Robert BatemanRest Haven Foundation gala set for Thursday, Feb. 26Steven HeywoodNews staff

There’s a gala eve-ning planned this month in support

of the Rest Haven Foun-dation — and their spe-cial guest is Canadian artist Robert Bateman.

An Evening with Rob-ert Bateman has been in the works for weeks, part of the Founda-tion’s recent efforts to raise money and aware-ness for programs and supports at Sidney’s Rest Haven Lodge for seniors.

Foundation execu-tive director Brenda Hennigar says the gala is part of their efforts to bring some enjoy-able events to the com-munity — while helping them out at the same

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Foundation staged the first Sidney Bed Races event that filled Beacon Avenue with colourful costumes and crazy contraptions.

They also held a Walk With Your Doc event last May to help

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For tickets or for more information, call the Rest Haven Foun-dation at 250-656-0717, ext. 428.

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Robert Bateman will be in Sidney for a special fundraising event for the Rest Haven Lodge Foundation on Thurs., Feb. 26.

Allegro Dancers to perform

The Peninsula Young Performers from Alle-gro Performing Arts Centre will be appear-ing in two upcoming annual shows.

The Dance Extrava-ganza runs Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 and 7 p.m. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 and raffle. Solo and Small Group dancers take the stage Saturday, March 7, also at 1 and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $16.50 for the Dance Extrava-ganza and $14.50 for the Solo and Small Group Showcase. Tick-ets are available at marywinspear.ca or by calling the box office at 250-656-0275.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES13TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman WoodlandArt & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

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May 16, 17 and 18Applications for Artisans

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PSYCHIC CIRCLE SPRING FAIRPALM & TAROT

ESPTillicum Centre

FEB 6 - FEB 15.

ST. STEPHEN’S hosting Val-entines Day Dance Feb. 14, starts at 7pm. Featuring the band Twelve O’clock Rock; playing all the 50’s Rock mu-sic. Door prizes for best 50’s dress and dancing. 7921 St. Stephen’s Rd. (off Mount New-ton X Rd). Free admission.

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PERSONALS

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST CUFF bracelet in the vi-cinity of Moss St, Vancouver St and Dallas Rd. If found please call (250)361-8589.

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RETAIL

BUSY STORAGE Facility in the West Shore is looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent computer and cus-tomer service skills. Candidate will work 20-30hrs/wk- Thurs-day to Sunday, performing dai-ly offi ce operations with janito-rial duties. Send resume by fax 250-478-6539 or e-mail [email protected].

SALES

HOLMES Realty is currently in a position where we would like to expand by hiring a li-censed Realtor to work in the position of a Buyer Agent. This position would comprise of working with our buyer clients in showing property, hosting open houses, drafting/present-ing offers and follow-up. Ideal-ly, applicants will have at least a year of successful real es-tate experience and a desire to work on a team. We are a busy team with progressive ideas and we all love what we do. To apply, [email protected] or call 250-656-0911www.HolmesRealty.com

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Auto Body TechniciansRequired for Trojan Collision Centre located in Nanaimo BC. We are a high volume production shop with a state of the art facility.We Offer Competitive Wages, Full Benefi ts Program, Team Atmosphere and Training Programs.

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VOLUNTEERS

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 on Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:30, from

March 26 - May 28.

Interested individuals please contact Raina Pierce at:

[email protected] or call 250.385.1114

1UP SINGLE Parent Re-source Centre, Moms and Mentors program needs volun-teer female mentors with pa-renting experience to offer support and guidance to isolat-ed single mothers. Spend time with your match discussing pa-renting issues, working on per-sonal goals and enjoying fun activities together. Call Volun-teer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

CANADIAN BREAST Cancer Foundation is looking for a Co-Run Director, Logistics, to sup-port and empower committee coordinators for the CIBC Run for the Cure. You enjoy creat-ing work-back schedules and ensuring that the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

VOLUNTEERS

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smooth basalt rocks gliding along tight muscles. Tensions melt away.

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Women only, men by referral250-380-8733

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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PETS

PETS

LOST CAT goes by the name of Syd, orange and white. If-found or seen please call (250)589-9471.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

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COFFEE TABLE- wood, 40”lx18”wx15.5”h. $25, fi rm Call (250)595-6734.

LG PHONE, $30. Shaw PVR $54. House phone $15 (250)592-0947.

WHEELCHAIR- BARGAIN,$99. (250)727-2646.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

GARAGE SALES

GORDON HEAD: Moving Sale; 1691 Tampico Place. House hold items, tools (gar-den and mechanical), wine making items, books, records, some furniture etc… February 14th and 15th from 10am-2pm

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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STORAGE LOCKERS Empty and on Display in

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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RENTALS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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SUITES, LOWER

DEEP COVE: Bright, groundlevel entry 1-bdrm. Unfur-nished, private carport & patio.650 sq.ft., quiet cul-de-sac.Wood fl oors, wood stove, elec-tric heating. Skylights in bdrmand living area. 4-piece fullbath. D/W, W/D, N/S, pet neg.All utils incld. $1100/mo. April1st. Call (250)656-6138.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. ForALL unwanted Vehicles, anycondition. Call (250)885-1427.

CARS

2006 CHEVY Aveo Automatic,5 door hatchback, red. Lowmileage (72,000 km), ladydriven. Extremely clean, likenew interior. Power locks, win-dows, alarm, cruise, A/C,AM/FM/CD, non-smoking. Folding rear seats, tons of car-go space. Fuel economic,regular maintenance. Perfectfi rst vehicle, family car, greatcommuter. $6750 obo. Pleasecall 250-413-7758.

2008 CHEVY Trail Blazer- bur-gundy, 2 - 4 WD, 6-cylinder,auto, 95,000 km. $9900. Es-tate Sale. Paul [email protected]

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CARPENTRY

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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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GARDENING

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ABBA EXTERIORSProfessional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg dis-counts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

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ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Es-timates. Call 250-744-4548.

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

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$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.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

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.

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PAINTING

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

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LADY PAINTERServing the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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PLUMBING

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PRESSURE WASHING

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TILING

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UPHOLSTERY

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HOMEFINDER ARTICLE

The Peninsula News Review wants to correct some information in the Feb. 6 article on notaries public.

The PNR erred on the issue of deferred property taxes. The purchaser is not on the hook for these out-standing taxes.

Property title cannot transfer to new owners until those are paid off.

Also, notaries public compile and clear finan-cial charges on title only — unless hired specifically to clear non-financial mat-ters, such as rights-of-way, mineral rights and building schemes.

We apologize for the errors. — Editor


The architects behind a proposed 14-unit apartment complex on First Street in Sidney are blending micro-units into the mix.

Silvia Bonet, of Finlayson Bonet Architects, presented plans to Sidney municipal council Feb. 2, for what is now a vacant lot facing the waterfront on the east side of First Street. The proposal is seeking a zoning amend-ment to allow for six more units than currently allowed, three of which would apply for bonus density.

Those three units are also the subject of a proposed community amenity contri-bution of $30,000 from the developer to the Town.

Bonet has presented the project to Sidney council before, but prior to the civic election last November. This was a chance for the new council to have a look at their plans. The time between pre-sentations also allowed the proponents to hold an open house for people’s feedback.

She says little has changed from their initial proposal to council last summer, other than some unit layout updates and the addition of wood accents to the building façade.

“We’ve also moved one building back on the ocean side, so as not to block a neighbouring building to the north,” she said.

The plan calls for two separate structures on the property. In between will be a parking area and a visual break, Bonet said, so as not to overwhelm neighbouring

homes with a single, large building.

The project does rep-resent a big change to the area, as the lot once housed a single home and garden. This new plan has raised some concern from neigh-bours as a result. Councillor Peter Wainwright, stating he has an open mind about the project, did add many of the

neighbours themselves now live in homes built in a simi-lar circumstance.

“One of the (neighbouring properties) got the bonus density while I was on coun-cil previously,” he said.

“It’s a big change, from a house and garden to 14 units,” added Coun. Barbara Fallot.

She noted the proposal

does exceed the Town’s off-street parking requirement.

“I think any time anyone brings in something new, it’s not always palatable,” Fal-lot said of resident concerns made to council, “until it’s actually there.”

After agreeing that the municipality “sees merit” in the $30,000 amenity contri-bution, Mayor Steve Price

said the project should be reviewed by the Town’s Advi-sory Planning Commission.

Coun. Mervyn Lougher-Goodey said the APC will look at it and make its recom-mendation to council. After that, the proposal would still have to face a public hearing — the chance for the pub-lic to speak to council about their concerns.

Sidney council agreed unanimously to send the project to the APC. Lougher-Goodey noted they probably would not have their recom-mendation back to council until mid to late February.

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Micro units part of new complex

Finlayson Bonet Arcitcheture

A proposed two-and-a-half storey, 14-unit apartment complex is proposed for a lot on First Street in Sidney. Floor plans, below, outline a variety of unit sizes — from micro units to two bedroom plus den units.

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Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

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Into the WoodsSurrounded by valleys and mountains on Five Acres, yet minutes from the Lake and City, this 7 bed, five bath residence is a stunning example of contemporary Mediterranean design. Offering 5,800 sq ft on three levels; welcome to the perfect solution to the changing needs of family, work and life-balance. Featuring a natural perennial setting, charming gazebo, and 1 bedroom Suite for Nanny! $1,294,000

Beaming Beach BeautyTake advantage of a rare Opportunity to acquire this incomparable .61 Acre Oceanfront property, featuring 180 feet of low bank shoreline with its unique land point, and panoramic views of the Olympic Mtns, Gulf Islands, Mount Baker, and Sidney by the Sea, BC! Revel in spectacular sunrises from the expanse of windows in the living area and prow-like new deck. Limited showing times. $1,739,000

High and MightyBreathtaking views of Ocean, City, Gulf Islands and Mt Baker. This 5048 ft. home has a professional chef-designed kitchen. Spoil yourself: Master Bedroom with walk-in closet is next to a huge ensuite complete with a tiled shower/sauna/steam room, and an air-jetted tub. A custom curved staircase leads downstairs to large family area, bedroom with walk-in closet, bedroom/office, media room/study and large library. Two large decks give 1500 ft. of outdoor enjoyment. An incredible opportunity for an extended family situation. Call now! $1,188,000

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7-1182 Colville Road, $374,999MLS 346532, Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943

310-1405 Esquimalt Road, $319,000MLS # 341880, Sunday 2:30-4RE/MAX CamosunDaniel Clover, 250-370-7788

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5284 Parker Avenue, $849,000Saturday 1-3 - RE/MAX CamosunRoxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

19-1286 Tolmie Avenue, $579,000MLS 341133, Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyFred Lerch, 250-479-3333

403-3277 Quadra Street,MLS 346451, Sunday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyEamon Coll, 250-479-3333

305-1514 Church Avenue, $399,000MLS 345823, Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyJune Wing, 250-479-3333

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740 Travino LaneTuesday - Sunday 1-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyScott Munro, 250-477-5353

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2-2321 Island View Road, $399,900MLS 345374 $399,900RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

305-7161 West Saanich Road, $279,900 MLS 344445, Saturday & Sunday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

7182 West Saanich Road, From $370,000Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3Royal LePageCoast Capital RealtyMurray Lawson, 250-477-5353

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1965 Brackman Way, $469,800Sunday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

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Next Sunday, get rid of your leftover bottles and cans and help support the Sidney Food Bank in one fell swoop as a group of students from the University of Victo-ria help you feed two birds with one scone (because, let’s face it, stoning birds isn’t exactly in keeping with charitable intentions).

Cody Allison, a second-year mechanical engineering student, is partnering with three of his fellow students to organize a bottle drive in support of the Sidney Food Bank.

The drive is part of a com-munity group legacy proj-ect through a class in the

School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Educa-tion at UVic, whose aim is to improve the quality of life for individuals or groups of indi-viduals. Past initiatives have included working with the Victoria Boys and Girls Club, the SPCA, the YM-YWCA and performing random acts of kindness.

“I grew up in Sidney, and it was really the first thing that came to mind,” says Allison.

The decision to do a bot-tle drive to raise money — instead of a food drive — came about after Allison and the group came up against a university restriction that prevented them from doing any door-to-door activities, including collecting dona-tions. In speaking with the

food bank, they were also told that, being still so soon after Christmas, the shelves are usually still fairly stocked, whereas the food bank’s cof-fers can be quite low.

Allison says they’d like to see at least $1,000 raised by the bottle drive.

“We’d like to get up into the four digits, that’d be great.”

The group will be collect-ing bottles at the Sidney Food Bank, 2297 Ocean St., on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickup may also be available for larger donations of bottles.

For more information, contact Cody Allison at [email protected].

reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Bottle drive at the food bank

University of Victoria students Scott Legault, left, Jeremy Mousseau, Cody Allison and Hanna Carter will be collecting bottles and cans at the Sidney Food Bank Feb. 22 as part of a group project designed to improve their community. Photo contributed

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Next Sunday, get rid of your leftover bottles and cans and help support the Sidney Food Bank in one fell swoop as a group of students from the University of Victo-ria help you feed two birds with one scone (because, let’s face it, stoning birds isn’t exactly in keeping with charitable intentions).

Cody Allison, a second-year mechanical engineering student, is partnering with three of his fellow students to organize a bottle drive in support of the Sidney Food Bank.

The drive is part of a com-munity group legacy proj-ect through a class in the

School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Educa-tion at UVic, whose aim is to improve the quality of life for individuals or groups of indi-viduals. Past initiatives have included working with the Victoria Boys and Girls Club, the SPCA, the YM-YWCA and performing random acts of kindness.

“I grew up in Sidney, and it was really the first thing that came to mind,” says Allison.

The decision to do a bot-tle drive to raise money — instead of a food drive — came about after Allison and the group came up against a university restriction that prevented them from doing any door-to-door activities, including collecting dona-tions. In speaking with the

food bank, they were also told that, being still so soon after Christmas, the shelves are usually still fairly stocked, whereas the food bank’s cof-fers can be quite low.

Allison says they’d like to see at least $1,000 raised by the bottle drive.

“We’d like to get up into the four digits, that’d be great.”

The group will be collect-ing bottles at the Sidney Food Bank, 2297 Ocean St., on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickup may also be available for larger donations of bottles.

For more information, contact Cody Allison at [email protected].

reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Bottle drive at the food bank

University of Victoria students Scott Legault, left, Jeremy Mousseau, Cody Allison and Hanna Carter will be collecting bottles and cans at the Sidney Food Bank Feb. 22 as part of a group project designed to improve their community. Photo contributed


SPORTS

NORTH SAANICH — Four skaters from the Peninsula Figure Skating Club (PFSC) competed last weekend at the Vancouver Island Regional Championship Competition that was held at the Archie Browning Arena in Esquimalt.

Megan Rebneris, Hayley Gunasinghe, Nicole Beaulac and Saffron Hilder all com-peted at the Regionals and fared well in their respective categories.

Rebneris finished sec-ond in the Star 4 Girls U13 Group 2 and took gold in the Introductory Interpretive category. Gunasinghe took bronze in Star 4 Girls U13 Group 2, Beaulac took fifth in Star 4 Girls U13 Group 2 and Hilder took seventh in the Pre-Novice Women U16 Short and second in the Pre-Novice Women U16 Free.

Rebernis’ silver medal will see her move on to the 2015 Super Series StarSkate

Final in Kelowna which runs March 6 to 8.

Kiara Jankowski, who skates for Oak Bay Fig-ure Skating Club but trains at Peninsula part-time, placed third in the Pre-Nov-

ice Women U16 Short and took gold in the Pre-Novice Women U16 Free category.

For more results and upcoming competition infor-mation, see pfsc.homestead.com. — Submitted by PFSC

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From left, Peninsula Figure Skating Club skaters Hayley Gunasinghe, Saffron Hilder, Megan Rebneris and Nicole Beaulac. The four competed at the Vancouver Island Regional Championship Competition.

NORTH SAANICH — Tonight’s Peninsula Minor Hockey Appreciation Night is the Junior B Panthers’ final regular season hockey game — and they host Kerry Park at 7:30 p.m. at Panorama Rec. Centre.

Peninsula (15-30) then hosts the Oceanside Generals (7-36-2) in a sudden-death wildcard match on Monday, Feb. 16. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The winner advances to the first round of the VIJHL playoffs, a best-of-seven against the Campbell River Storm (38-4-1). — News staff

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