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SAANICHNEWS Councillors resign

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The Claremont Spartans won the the Island girls basketball title because they’re used to winning, says coach.

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SAFE AT SCHOOL High school’s gay-straight alliance looks to educate, promote acceptance, and reduce harassment, isolation and depression Kyle Slavin News staff

T

he students occupying the choir room during lunch hour at Claremont secondary discuss last week’s episode of Glee. But the conversation doesn’t touch on the song selection, or an impending wedding between the two main characters.

Instead, the talk among members of the Saanich school’s GayStraight Alliance centres around ■ The anti-bullying day started the resonant plot about an openly in a Nova Scotia high school gay character’s suicide attempt following in 2007 after two students an onslaught of homophobic bullying. witnessed a classmate get “I cried – it was so moving,” one student bullied for wearing a pink shirt to says about the scene. school.

“It was really, really powerful,” adds Tara ■ The two boys bought and Gordon-Cooper, teacher sponsor for the handed out 50 pink shirts the newfound group. next day to stand up for the The alliance was borne out of a longvictim. overdue need to change the status quo on ■ The incident made national oft-downplayed issues. and international headlines, and “The adults in this building know that since 2008, B.C. has celebrated there is, statistically, a good chunk of kids Pink Shirt Day on the last who must not identify as heterosexual.

Wednesday of February.

The fact that some of them must be hiding, or are ashamed or afraid – as an adult who wants to create a safe place for them to be – that doesn’t feel right,” Gordon-Cooper says.

Jay, who requested her last name not be used, is a Grade 12 student who says the alliance has created a safe place for her to go during school hours.

“As a queer-identified person, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one of your kind in a school this size,” she says. “(Being in the alliance is) one of the places in the school where I can truly be who I am.”

The student says her family is “not as accepting” of her identity as she’d like them to be, and she feels like she can’t be herself at home.

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‘Sexting’ puts youth at risk: expert

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Cyber-bullies use explicit images to control peers Erin McCracken Using text messaging to relay aggressive or harmful sentiments is a method used increasingly by school-aged bullies.

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Videos posted online of teens beating another youth, emailed threats, nude photos posted to an open Facebook page – today’s youth are faced with an online world rife with bullies.

Darren Laur, who specializes in helping young people safely navigate that environment, has a message for parents, as the country marks national Bullying Stops Here, Pink Shirt Day today (Feb. 29).

Many parents don’t know enough about the growing trend of sexting, which includes sending nude digital photos, texting sexually explicit messages, even sexcasting or webcasting a sexual act, he says.

Veteran Victoria police Sgt. Laur teaches violence prevention, safety

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awareness and self-protection strategies through his private company Personal Protection Systems Inc. Studies have shown that onethird of youth, ages nine to 16, have sent a nude digital picture of themselves to someone, usually a boyfriend or girlfriend, says Laur, who has taught his strategies to 30,000 kids in schools throughout

British Columbia.

Sexting makes the photographed youth vulnerable to sextortion or extortion, he adds.

In one case, a Grade 10 girl in the Capital Region sent a nude photo of herself to a boyfriend. After they broke up, he posted the picture on Facebook.

Though Laur helped get the photo taken down and the male

is going through the restorative justice process, Laur says cyberbullying victims suffer.

In the last 18 months, he helped more than a dozen youth who were considering suicide because of cyber-bullying or, as Laur calls it, digital peer aggression.

He is constantly reminding kids today that their online actions are “public, permanent and searchable,” and “so ... what they’re doing online is now coming back to haunt them later in life.”

He also encourages youth to speak out about criminal behaviour.

“If the silent majority stands up to the digital peer aggressors and says, ‘Enough is enough and if you don’t stop we’re going to tell,’ all of a sudden we now take the power away from that digital peer aggressor,” he says.

“Now the bully understands that they no longer have that audience anymore.” emccracken@vicnews.com

Pride club’s wish is to become irrelevant Continued from Page A1

“I think the reason it’s easy to be open (at school) is it’s a generational thing. We’re being exposed to a variety of gender orientations (through social media) and we have a lot more opportunities to get to know all sorts of people,” Jay says.

There are currently 18 students actively participating in the group.

Today (Wednesday, Feb. 29) marks Pink Shirt Day in Canada – a day to recognize the importance of the anti-bullying message.

Pride Alliance members made tie-dye pink T-shirts and plastered the school with posters encouraging their classmates to wear pink to protest bullying.

“It’ll be, in essence, our coming out party to the school,” Gordon-Cooper says about the student group, which is only a couple months old.

But the student members – 13 females and five males – are more than optimistic that their messaging will permeate the hallways, and have a positive impact on both their school and school district.

Members of the alliance met with Saanich superintendent Keven Elder last week to discuss creating a districtwide Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity policy, as none currently exists.

In 2007, the board looked at creating a similar

policy, but felt the existing Human Rights and Discrimination policy was enough. There was also concern change could bring attention to negative “social behaviours” like bullying and antihomophobic comments.

“By remaining neutral or silent, they do no good,” Jay says, adding that teachers also need to be educated.

Saanich’s superintendent agrees that the topic shouldn’t be left to fester.

“The issue has not presented itself overtly in Saanich, but bias and disrespect continue to be evident across B.C. as is unfortunately the case in many parts of the world,” Elder wrote last month in a recommendation to the district’s policy committee. “While this is primarily a ‘quiet epidemic’, where ignorance and negativity are perpetrated out of sight of adults, it can surface in self-destructive attitudes and behaviours of the victims, up to and including suicide.”

Ongoing discussions with students from all Saanich high schools, as well as parents and staff, have been positive, Elder says. Everyone supports the idea of creating a policy that ensures safety and understanding for all.

“These students are brilliantly insightful,” he says “One thing we know that will happen as things flow from the creation of the policy is that everyone – students, staff, parents – will be highly

attuned to how extremely inappropriate it is to use hate slang or homophobic taunting or language, which is distressing in schools and in society.”

Elder hopes to have a formal policy in place in the district by June.

Alliance member Geena Ross says ongoing attempts to remove bullying from the school hallways will be a positive legacy that she hopes will continue for years to come.

“This is something that’s bigger than me. I’m proud of the fact that I feel like I’m doing something good here,” the Grade 12 student says.

For teacher Gordon-Cooper, the best success the Gay-Straight Alliance could have would be if it was no longer required.

“Our hope is that eventually we will outlive our need. Our ultimate goal is that this fizzles out and dies and is totally unnecessary,” she says.

For now, however, she reiterates the message from last week’s Glee as a reason why a group like the Gay-Straight Alliance is needed.

“We’ve had enough suicides. We’ve had enough depression. We’ve had enough kids drop out of school,” she tells the group members. “We just don’t want a single student to be hurt, or possibly die, because we didn’t do every single thing we possibly could’ve to support them.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

Joint council meeting today Eight Saanich councillors, eight Victoria councillors and both municipalities’ respective mayors are expected to meet at Saanich municipal hall today (Wednesday) for their second joint council meeting.

The 18 politicians are slated to discuss transportation opportunities along the Douglas Street corridor. Both Saanich and Victoria have identified Douglas Street as a major transit route, as there are ongoing discussions about building a light-rail transit line along the street.

Presentations from the engineering departments, as well as B.C. Transit, are expected.

The meeting begins at 4 p.m. at 770 Vernon Ave. Visit saanichnews. com later in the week to read about the meeting.

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After the final bell of the day, teachers demonThe province’s 40,000 teachers are planning to strated outside schools and at busy intersections ramp up pressure on the governin an effort to share their message ment following an announcement with the public.

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Spill leaks Crackdown on copper thefts leads to arrests 630 litres of oil into Colquitz Kyle Slavin News staff

More than 630 litres of home heating oil spilled into Saanich’s natural environment on Feb. 23, contaminating the Colquitz River for the second time in three months.

Saanich public works crews were alerted to the spill at a home on Brookridge Place near Glanford and Vanalman avenues around 9:30 a.m., Thursday. The source of the spill was found to be a ruptured fuel line between the oil tank and the home.

Graham Knox, manager of B.C.’s environmental emergency program, says the oil soaked into the property, and subsequently entered the Colquitz River via the storm water system. “Saanich (workers) isolated the perimeter drain, so no more contaminants can get into the river,� he said. “They’ve been instructed and have hired an environmental consultant to begin carrying out the necessary remediation work.�

The Colquitz was hit by a 1,000-litre oil spill in November, after a home heating tank on Kenneth Avenue failed.

That spill happened right in the middle of salmon spawning season, as Coho return to the Colquitz River to mate and lay their eggs.

This is the 10th home heating oil spill on Vancouver Island since September 2011, and the fifth in Saanich, Knox said. “We obviously want to keep it from going into water. But once it gets in, the fact there’s this big rainfall event, that’s good in the sense that at least it’s diluting (the river) and reducing the potential toxic impacts,� he said.

Mike Ippen, Saanich’s manager of public works, says crews continue to routinely check and change booms setup to catch residual oil in the Colquitz.

He said the homeowner is co-operating, and has hired a firm to help with clean-up and remediation. kslavin@saanichnews.com

Three men have been arrested in Saanich as part of a crackdown on copper wire thefts.

Two cyclists “prowling around� businesses in the area of Glanford and Vanalman avenues were spotted by Regional Crime Unit officers early in the morning on Feb. 18.

The cyclists were stopped on Harriet Road, pulling a trailer with a 15-metre section of industrial wire. The 150 pounds of wire was seized pending an investigation, and the men were allowed to proceed.

Follow-up investigation determined the wire was stolen from an electrical contracting company in the 4200-block of Glanford Ave. On Feb. 24, the two Saanich men – a 47 yearold and 41-year-old – were arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.

Two weeks earlier, RCU members were watching a man during the evening as he entered a business in the 3300-block of Tennyson Ave. Officers observed the suspect spend nearly

45 minutes trying to force open a padlock to gain access to a fenced area where equipment and materials – including copper wire – were stored. This business has been the target of multiple overnight break-ins, police said. “The suspect had successfully defeated the lock and was attempting to make entry in the yard when he was interrupted by the arrival of a fuel delivery driver,� Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen said. The man fled on a bike but was followed and arrested on Burnside Road.

A 44-year-old Victoria man faces charges of break and enter with intent to commit, and possession of break-in instruments. “Regional Crime Unit officers have been monitoring a number of (residences) frequented by persons well known to police,� Jantzen said.

Earlier this year, B.C. Hydro reported an estimated $100,000 worth of buried copper wire was missing from Greater Victoria. kslavin@saanichnews.com

Police seek driver in Friday evening hit and run Kyle Slavin News staff

Saanich police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a hit and run that left a pedestrian in hospital.

Around 7:10 p.m. on Feb. 24, a 24-year-old man was struck while walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of Douglas Street and Saanich Road.

The driver, who police describe as a woman between the ages of 50 and 60, stopped briefly to offer assistance. The woman then left without leaving her contact information.

Her vehicle is described as a newer-model, dark blue compact car. The man was taken

to Victoria General Hospital with a dislocated shoulder.

Police are looking to speak with the driver, or anyone who may have witnessed the accident.

Saanich police detectives can be reached at 250475-4321. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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The passenger identified himself as a car dealership salesman, out with a potential customer for a test drive.

The vehicle, which came off the car dealership’s lot, was impounded under the Motor Vehicle Act. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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St. Ann’s Academy, while iconic, The B.C. Government is keeping does not generate revenue. tight-lipped about which properties The PCC also owns the waterfront it intends to sell, leaving many Victo- parking lot down from Wharf Street, ria residents nervous about the fate beside Wharfside Seafood Grille. of key downtown properties.

Wellburn said he “wouldn’t be sur“I come from a real estate invest- prised” if this underutilized property ment background, and the last thing is listed for sale. you want to show is your hand on the Many other lesser known PCC properties you’re going to be selling,” properties hug the Trans-Canada said Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.

Highway and the Galloping Goose The B.C. government announced Trail. its intention to sell 100 “surplus” The priority is to retain these green properties in last week’s budget to corridors when they can been seen generate revenue for from the road, Wellburn the province.

“The last thing said.

Falcon would only Many however, extend you want to show identify a parking lot over a hill and beyond the on the west side of is your hand on the sight lines of drivers.

Menzies street across properties you’re “It just doesn’t make from the B.C. legislasense,” not to open these ture among the Victo- going to be selling.” up to development opporria area properties for tunities, he added.

- Kevin Falcon. sale.

Surplus land is defined “This is almost three as properties no longer in acres (1.2 hectares) of land that’s sit- use, not required in the future, or of ting there being used for staff to park. no strategic benefit for the province.

We can have a development take Of those properties currently in place there, with underground park- operation, the Finance Minister said ing so staff can still park, but also the public or the tenants don’t “parget the benefit of all the construction ticularly care who their landlord is.” jobs.”

“Again, at a time when we are tryThe Provincial Capital Commis- ing to be responsible and disciplined sion developed its own list of surplus and get back to balanced budget, properties between 2003 and 2005. holding on to non-strategic surplus PCC board chair Bill Wellburn said properties is not something the govhe can’t share the list, but was able ernment needs to do,” Falcon said. to give a sense of the board’s priori- “We’re trying to find ways to avoid ties. having to go to taxpayers for money, Crystal Garden, the CPR Terminal or to have to borrow more.”

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Saanich representatives jump ship after province hints at land sales Cuthbert Holmes Park hasn’t been mentioned as PCC land for sale

Victoria councillor Geoff Young stepped down from the PCC last Wednesday amid similar concerns.

As part of the province’s 2012 budget, the cash-strapped government announced Feb. 21 it will put roughly 100 properties up for sale to help minimize a projected $969-million deficit.

“It came as a bit of a surprise, although everyone was told we could expect some surprises,” Murcock said. “I think it is a short-term cash infusion at the expense of the long-term enjoyment of these assets.”

Wade, stepped down because her day job working in the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation could have been a conflict of interest.

“I have, as a provincial government employee, a sworn oath of office to the Crown, and I would not want to be in a position where there would be a conflict with that oath,” she said.

“I think things are getting to a point where, with the way things are playing out, there could be a conflict with that oath.”

In Saanich, the eight-hectare Cuthbert Holmes Park is PCC land, leased to the municipality for 99 years for $1.

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Saanich council’s two representatives on the Provincial Capital Commission resigned last week, following the revelation that the provincial government will sell off millions of dollars worth of surplus provincial land.

Saanich Coun. Dean Murdock and Councillor Nichola Wade tendered their resignations to PCC board chair Bill Wellburn Thursday.

“The recent announcement of the sale of Crown properties, properties in the Capital, confirmed my suspicion and fear that these properties were at risk,” Murdock said. “It’s unclear which properties would be for sale, but it became clear that some of the properties managed by the PCC would be part of that potential sale, and for me, I fundamentally disagree with that direction, and I won’t participate in that process.”

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“There’s no indication that would be one of the properties up for sale – but there is a possibility, and I disagree with that,” Murdock said.

Murdock has sat on the PCC board since 2008. He also voiced concerns in January when it was announced that the PCC would be restructured.

“I made my objections clear to the board chair and the board members that I disagreed with that direction because it put heritage properties that the PCC manages at risk,” Murdock said.

When asked why he’d rather resign than stay on the board and be a vocal opponent to the decision, Murdock reiterated that he has voiced his concerns in the past, and he didn’t want to be part of the direction the PCC was “clearly” going.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard appoints councillors to the commission as representatives of the municipality. He has not said when or if replacements will be named. The PCC board is made up of 14 directors: six Capital Region councillors and eight appointments by the Lieutenant Governor.

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Time for province to make a deal Next year’s provincial election could be won or lost by how the B.C. Liberal party plays its cards this week in the ongoing dispute with the province’s teachers.

The teachers have been on a relatively low-key strike since September. There were concerns then about how job action would affect kids in the classroom. Fortunately, judging by the dearth of complaints, it seems most teachers have kept the drawn-out labour negotiations from inconveniencing parents or politicizing students.

But this week’s vote to escalate the strike is a magnitude beyond holding back grades on report cards or piling paperwork on administrators. If teachers vote to walk off the job even for one day, you can bet the public will pay a lot more attention to this issue.

Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. Even if it does, the province will gain little by sticking to its hard-nosed strategy. Teachers spend a lot of time with our kids and play a vital role in the health of our local communities. Portraying these frontline workers as greedy or easily replaceable will do little to bolster the Liberals’ flagging support.

Indeed, legislating teachers back to work instead of working harder to negotiate a deal will effectively arm the NDP with more ammo ahead of the May 14, 2013 vote.

This government, under Gordon Campbell, paid a heavy political price for showing arrogance toward a labour movement that is still a powerful force in this province. Any currency the Liberals had from the public’s disdain of previous NDP regimes has long been used up.

Unless Premier Christy Clark is in a hurry to go back to her radio job, she needs to stay away from the kind of comment she recently made on her former employer’s station. Clark said she didn’t think the province could make a deal with the teachers. That’s simply not true.

The time has come to appoint a mediator and agree to abide with whatever decisions he or she makes.

Teachers, by their considered actions, have so far earned the public’s respect. Now the province has its chance to do the same.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The Saanich News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

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Taxing times for B.C. government Before this week’s budget debate and Ontario’s big spending is drowned out by the shouting hangover. over the teachers’ dispute, here’s NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston a look at the main points and the says Falcon’s two-per-cent spending arguments unfolding target is “unrealistic,” around them. and the whole program is The setting for Finance motivated mostly by two Minister Kevin Falcon’s by-elections this year and first budget is what he a general election next dreaded when Premier year. He said the proposal Christy Clark handed to raise general business him the job. Recovery taxes is a repeat of his is painfully slow, with effort to save the HST, and mining and petroleum it won’t happen if the B.C. growing and forest Liberals win in 2013. products struggling to B.C. Conservative Tom Fletcher leader John Cummins hold and build on gains B.C. Views made in Asia. This and made the bizarre claim the $3-billion dismantling that it’s an NDP-style of the harmonized “tax and spend” budget, sales tax moved Falcon to limit and inaccurately accused Falcon overall spending growth to an of raising taxes on small business. average of two per cent for the He also joined the NDP chorus of next three years. That means little outrage over ICBC, B.C. Hydro and or no increase to all areas except medical premium increases. health care, education and social Some other hot topics in the assistance. budget: Despite holding the line on public • Selling assets. The big one service pay and not replacing 2,000 here is B.C.’s liquor wholesaling positions over the next three years, monopoly, run out of warehouses Clark and Falcon had to postpone in Kamloops and Vancouver. Falcon the elimination of the 2.5-per-cent insists the private sector does this small business income tax to get kind of work more efficiently, and to a balanced budget by 2013. union contracts will be protected in And Falcon has again dangled a bidding process. the prospect of raising general The NDP argues that selling off corporate income tax from 10 to 11 a monopoly puts this government per cent, but not until 2014. cash cow at risk, and points to Business experts applauded the private retail stores with higher hard line on spending, noting the prices and lower wages. contrast with Alberta’s big spending The proposed sale of 100 surplus

Crown properties has raised cries of “selling the silverware to buy groceries.” But land sales are nothing new for governments, and Falcon prefers that to raising taxes.

• Carbon tax. The last scheduled increase goes ahead in July, adding another penny on a litre of gasoline, followed by a freeze and review of the whole climate program. Ralston says the climate plan is “in tatters,” along with dozens of other policy areas that are also under review after 11 years of B.C. Liberal rule.

NDP leader Adrian Dix vows to keep the carbon tax and its offsetting personal income tax cuts, direct carbon tax revenues to transit and rural energy-saving retrofits, and hike the general corporate tax rate from 10 to 12 per cent to pay for it.

• HST. Asked what he would have done as finance minister, Ralston suggested getting rid of the HST sooner. Dix continues to misrepresent the HST as solely a transfer to big business, ignoring the small and medium-sized businesses that have a year left to take advantage of input tax credits.

Simon Fraser University economist Jon Kesselman has estimated that poor people will be worse off when the HST ends, while the rest of us will see a very small net benefit.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Cedar Hill golf decision makes sense for taxpayers I’d like to say thanks to the Saanich councillors and the mayor for having the courage and commitment for their decision on the Cedar Hill Golf Course. If you can afford to play golf, then you can afford to pay the going rate.

Why should Saanich taxpayers be asked to make up the shortages year after year?

Why should competing private golf courses and restaurants, which also pay expensive business and property taxes, be expected to support their moneylosing competition?

Look what happened recently in Victoria where the councillors chose to ignore the wishes of the survey respondents on garbage collection. Councillors who choose to stall, ignore the voters or promote another costly study, will lose their jobs through amalgamation.

Fortunately, some municipalities won’t be allowed to amalgamate with Saanich.

Saanich is on a path to save the taxpayers some money.

Thankfully, some councillors have learned from the lessons of Greece.

Art Bickerton Saanich

Taxpayers shouldn’t pay for others to play golf I went to the first public meeting at Cedar Hill Golf Course, and learned a lot of its members are paying less to golf 18 holes than you would pay for a ninehole golf course. As a Saanich taxpayer I refuse to contribute to their golf games. This is not a welfare sport.

After talking to a golf pro who was at that meeting, we both came to the conclusion that everything was wrong with the way the membership was being treated and no private course could operate under those conditions. If $35 to $40 per round is needed to break even, then that’s what should be charged, not the $14 and $15 rounds these members are paying.

Actually I think a good idea is to charge the membership $350 to play October through March with no restrictions. Then they

get a 15-per-cent discount on golf April to September, again, with no restrictions, but the discount has to be on the full fare.

The Cedar Hill Golf Course must at least break even, if not make a small profit.

Dennis Bourne Saanich

Council’s public hearing decision not engaging A public hearing approach allows citizens, supposedly, to express their views, but two kinds of “voices” tend to predominate; the angriest and the most organized. The general public, and certainly those who have been traditionally marginalized, are rarely willing to stand up in this type of forum.

This is the process that was taken with respect to Cedar Hill Park facility issues including the golf course, instead of meaningful consultation.

We need to take a co-creative approach to stakeholder engagement where a network of organizations and individuals come together voluntarily to address a shared issue, problem or opportunity. This is not a “Royal Commission” but a process that can build trust with citizens.

Citizens are increasingly unwilling to be told what is good for them. They are interested in the operations, values and performance of organizations, and demand both a hearing and a say in the affairs of government.

Declining trust and increasing pressure to be involved are just the tip of the iceberg of changing social values worldwide.

In a co-creative process people are brought together who have a stake in an issue to develop innovative solutions to a complex issue. Such processes are collaborative, inclusive and learning-focused and involve ongoing cycles of outreach, collective learning and joint action.

This is what Saanich should have done.

The motion that I and councillors Dean Murdock, Vicki Sanders and Vic Derman put forward stated: “That

Saanich host a facilitated public engagement process that includes all stakeholders to look at the Cedar Hill Golf Course facility and develop a long-term strategy for its operation.”

The non-profit Cedar Hill Golf Club was not objecting to a rate increase. They have supported Saanich and Cedar Hill as their home course, committing the majority of their golfing time and money, even in their constitution where members have to purchase a restricted or full pass.

They and others wanted to be part of a meaningful process to help Saanich develop a long-term plan to turn the facility back to making a profit. Sadly, tinkering with the fees for golf and further restricting rounds does not even come close to a well-developed “business plan” for the future.

Judy Brownoff, Saanich councillor

Council responsibility is for taxpayers, not golfers The Cedar Hill Golf Course operates under a Saanich council mandate to be financially selfsufficient.

In June 2009, TruStar Golf Inc. was selected to review the operation of the course and develop recommendations with an action plan to establish an operational framework to assist in understanding the course’s sustainability.

Some of their recommendations have been implemented, such as an electronic tee time reservation system, an increase in passholder and green fees, and a reduction in the number and days of rounds played.

The report also stated that “Municipal golf courses cannot be expected to receive and gain subsidy similar to recreation centres due to a narrow audience, and that without necessary changes, a sustainable result is unlikely to be achieved.”

Unfortunately, even after changes, the golf course continues to be heavily subsidized by Saanich taxpayers.

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‘Harassment’ claims are ludicrous Re: Graphic images censured (News, Feb. 10) How can holding images of aborted fetuses be called harassment?

The images are true pictures of what happened to fetuses when aborted whether one likes to see them or not. The images show a fact, and communicate truth and reality to people, no matter how uncomfortable it makes one feel.

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conflict and distress. There may be a temporary sense of relief for those who seek abortion, but the long-term psychological conflict and damages are usually not addressed at the abortion clinic.

One should seek alternatives, such as adoption, and promote life.

If we can’t be part of a solution, then we are part of a problem.

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weather, strict liquor laws, a tough economy and high union wages as contributing to the decision.

On Feb. 21, after three public meetings, council passed an operational recommendation from staff, and instructed them to engage with all stakeholders to discuss a golf course deficit reduction strategy, and that they report back to council annually at budget discussions to ensure that the facility is on course to meet targets.

Many private golf courses in the CRD are experiencing financial difficulties, and they have the ability to be more flexible in ways to attract golfers away from public courses such as Cedar Hill.

While golfers are obviously passionate about the game, Saanich council has a responsibility to all taxpayers who are asking for taxes to be kept at a reasonable level, and that we are fiscally responsible in all areas of municipal operations.

Paul Gerrard, Saanich councillor

Saanich is most at fault for course’s deficit Last week Saanich council approved measures to deal with deficits at Cedar Hill Golf Course and restaurant. On the surface, council’s decisive action to deal with a failing or under-performing asset would seem appropriate.

However, there’s a lot more to the story than a surface look indicates.

The golf course has traditionally operated at a net profit. Until five or six years ago, it contributed almost $2.3 million to the municipality’s general revenues. Things changed when course improvements were undertaken, including an irrigation system. Logically, these improvements might have been paid for by past profits. Instead, it was decided such “capital investments” would be paid for out of future course revenues.

At the same time, a variety of problems began to shrink course revenues. Some problems were external – the HST, for example, was a hit on all recreational

expenditures. Increased competition and a general decline in recreational golf have also had an effect.

Nevertheless, the municipality’s own failure to optimally manage the course and restaurant has likely been the most significant contributor to revenue problems.

Problems such as a slow pace of play have also gone largely unaddressed for years. Pace of play can directly affect revenue – lose 40 or 50 rounds in a day and you may be losing several thousand dollars in revenue from rounds not played. Finally, an alarming number of golfers have expressed concerns that they do not find a warm and welcoming experience at Cedar Hill.

These failures, along with others, have seen a very busy course, with more than 80,000 rounds yearly, reduced to about 40,000 rounds last year. At the same time, yearly pass-holders have gone from highs in the 800s to about 350. Not surprisingly, a significant decline in revenue has resulted. As for the restaurant, inconsistent hours and an almost complete lack of promotion has seen an ongoing drop in clientele.

Consistently, revenue problems have been addressed by increasing prices and reducing services. While there’s some room to increase price, it’s not surprising that relying on this approach without addressing other systemic problems only makes problems worse.

The plan recently approved by a majority on council would increase pass-holder prices over three years by 15 per cent while reducing their course access by 25 per cent. Essentially, this treats the most loyal users as secondclass citizens.

I joined three other councillors in suggesting we go ahead with a moderate fee increase this year while initiating a public process, involving all stakeholders, to revitalize the very considerable asset Cedar Hill represents.

Unfortunately, and, in my mind, inexplicably, a majority of council could not support that approach.

I can only hope they might reconsider.

Vic Derman Saanich councillor

Teachers neglected by education ministry As a parent, I would far rather have no report cards than no extracurricular sports and arts activities. I am sad to hear that the Ministry of Education chose not to find an external arbitrator to peacefully resolve its conflict with teachers.

It will be a sad day for our kids if all their activities are cut because teachers rightfully decide not to do any more volunteer work. I can imagine that teachers no longer feel valued or respected after having their rights stripped and a contract forced on them.

We all know that the best performing companies are those whose employees are happy and well-treated. It is unfortunate that that philosophy was not considered something important enough to be applied to our education system.

Dee Forbes Langford

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Farmers speak out on deer control Situation ‘critical’ for CRD food producers Ryan Flaherty News staff

One voice has risen above the others in the discussion on deer in the Capital Region.

Until recently, much of the debate over what to do about increasing deer-human conflict has focused on urban areas.

But several South Island farmers made it known they are in a dire situation, and that they feel the time for talk is over.

“It’s just out of control,” said Ray Galey, owner of Galey Farms in Saanich. “There isn’t any farmer who’s not an environmentalist, (even though) we all love Bambi, we don’t need 10,000 of them.”

Deer have eaten more of his crops each year, he said, to the point where he’s “given up on the whole point of sustainability.”

In addition, Galey said he’s cutting the amount of farmed acreage back by close to 30 per cent this year as a result.

“You can’t have that kind of damage and have anything left for yourself.”

Last week, the Capital Regional District’s planning, transportation and protective services committee recommended that a citizens’ advisory group be formed to devise a regional deer management strategy. Committee members acknowledged the urgent need for action in rural areas.

“There are agricultural and urban aspects of this problem,” said committee vicechair Vic Derman, a Saanich

Don Denton/News staff

A young buck takes a break while eating plants in a garden along Lansdowne Road. councillor. “But in the case of the farmers, they’re facing a critical situation.”

Derman’s motion to form two separate groups – one focusing on agricultural concerns, the other on urban deer – was defeated. Nonetheless, the advisory group will be directed to make finding a solution for farmers its No. 1 priority. Some people aren’t sure that’s enough.

“I can’t see how those two issues can be dealt with under the same roof,” said Kelly Carson, a member of DeerSafe Victoria, which is calling for a non-lethal course of action.

While she is pleased to see the CRD seeking citizen

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input on the issue, Carson is worried about the advisory group’s demographic distribution – area farmers will fill three of the 12 spots. “(Given) the population of Saanich, how many farmers per capita (are there) in all of Saanich, and why would that one person with a small business be speaking for the rest of that community?” she asked.

Derman hopes that every member of the group will approach the matter objectively.

“We want people (chosen for) the committee almost like in a jury selection,” he said. “They haven’t made up

their mind and are willing to consider the information and input from all stakeholders.”

The citizens’ advisory group will include five members from the CRD’s core municipalities, four from the Saanich Peninsula and two from the West Shore, as well as a chair appointed from within.

In addition, an expert resource working group will be established to advise on various biological and policy implications of any potential strategy.

The group will be asked to make recommendations for action to the CRD board by the end of July. reporter@vicnews.com

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To honour 60 years of Her Majesty’s Service, the Diamond Jubilee Medals are a visible and tangible way to recognize outstanding Canadians from all walks of life for their contributions to their fellow citizens, to our communities and to our country.

MP Randall Garrison, on behalf of the Governor General, has the honour to award 30 of these Medals in the constituency of Esquimalt – Juan de Fuca.

MP Garrison has set up a small committee of community representatives to review the nominations and recommend medal recipients.

To be eligible for this honour, a person must: Ɓ be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in Canada; Ɓ have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and Ɓ be alive on February 6th, 2012, the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date.

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SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Be a Tourist campaign celebrates 40 years Laura Lavin News Staff

Only two of the original “Big Six” tourist attractions that started Be a Tourist in your own Home Town 40 years ago will be welcoming visitors this year.

Pacific Undersea Gardens and Miniature World are founding members of the venture, which invites locals to visit and get a tourist’s-eye view of the city. The other four, Sealand of the Pacific, the Classic Car Museum, Fable Cottage and most recently, the Royal London Wax Museum, have all closed their doors over the last four decades.

The wax museum was a difficult loss, said the annual event’s organizer Krista Larsen of the Victoria Attractions Association.

However, there are more than a dozen new attractions waiting to show Victorians their stuff.

“This year is all somewhat new because we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Be A Tourist in your own Home Town and we’ve returned the event to its original format where most of the attractions are free,” said Larsen.

In recent years many attractions provided a discounted visit during the Be a Tourist in your own Home Town event, but in its 40th year, Larsen said it was important to give new life to the old occasion.

“It was a concerted effort,” she said. “We began post-2011 Be a Tourist and looked at what had happened to our progression.” They looked at the long-term sustainability of the event and community interest.

“We did some doorknocking, some handholding and had our hand-out. Everyone hears about the deals and are impressed that these attractions agreed to free admissions,” she said.

For a $10 ticket, visitors will be admitted free to local attractions such as Pacific Undersea Gardens, Miniature World, The Butchart Gardens, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Fort Rodd Hill. Other freebies include city tours

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and dozens of other discounts that can be downloaded online to go along with the free admissions.

“It’s so phenomenal.

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own children or grandchildren.”

Be a Tourist in your own Home Town takes place March 1 to 4.

Tickets are available at Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Information

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Hot ticket: Strike Force 4 at the Royal Theatre on March 4, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $16.

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Victoria Symphony’s Concerts For Kids, an exciting program of music from Beethoven to African drumming, demonstrates all the noises people make and the rhythms people dance to around the world.

Vic High’s improv team takes regional title Team fundraising to compete at nationals in Ottawa

team’s ability to thrive under the pressure and come out strong in every game.

Part of their winning perJoin Vic High Improv formance included a charin the school’s theatre acter event, a game where (1260 Grant St.) teams are asked to develop on March 8 from 7 characters based on inanito 9:30 p.m. for an mate objects suggested by evening of student the audience. Building off performances, as the suggestion of a barbewell as entertainment cue, the students created a

by Dave Morris and big, strong, fiery character – Aleisha Kalina. The a piece that had their vetevent includes a silent eran improvisor of a coach auction. Admission is impressed. by donation.

“I wish I was as clever, but I’m not,” said Penty.

“Their level of commitment is amazing. I would send them out on stage with a senior improviser.”

While Penty practises with his students year-round, he says anyone can pick up the first rule of improv instantly.

“Don’t say ‘no,’” Penty said. “Say ‘yes, and …’”

It’s advice that can be applied to more than just the stage.

“Improv helps me be more comfortable with the way that I am because once you’ve been as ridiculous as you are in improv, you’re less self-conscious during the regular day,” Taddei said. “I’m way less aware of how crazy I’m being.” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Each time before Colleen Maguire steps on stage with her improv team, it’s one of the happiest moments of her life.

“We say to each other, ‘We’re going to have fun’ and ‘I love you,’” the Grade 12 Victoria High School student gushes. “It’s in the spirit of love and competition and I try to impart that to the other students as much as possible.”

It should come as no surprise that Maguire’s enthusiasm for improv earned her a Spirit of the Games award at the Vancouver Island regional championships, held Feb. 4 and 5 at Vic High. She was one of nine students from Vic High Improv who became the first Victoria students to place No. 1 in the region and qualify for the Canadian Improv Games since the Island joined the competition 10 years ago.

“It was such a surreal moment,” Maguire said. “I bawled my eyes out and I’m not a screamer, but I definitely squealed.

I didn’t even think about the audience or the judges or the scores at that point. We were hugging and there were trophies and it was overwhelming.”

“I don’t think I’ve cried that much publicly in a long time,” added teammate Kathryn Taddei, also in Grade 12. “It’s probably one of the only times I’ve cried out of sheer joy. … The whole team was (exuding) a mixture of disbelief and joy, but now we just need to make it happen.”

To make it happen – a.k.a get to Ottawa for the finals April

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The Vic High Improv team is raising money to be able to compete at the national level in Ottawa.

3 through 7 – the group needs to fundraise $12,000 to cover the cost of their travel and accommodations. The team, along with coach and veteran improvisor Alan Penty, are hosting an evening of entertainment on March 8 to follow through with what has so far been a monumental experience for all those involved.

“If I were a religious man, I’d say it’s a miracle (we won regionals),” he said. “We’ve never even come close to that before.”

Penty, a regular on Sin City improv, was impressed by the

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Telus backs miracle show The David Foster Foundation announced that Telus is now the marquee sponsor of the foundation’s May 25 to 27 Miracle Concert and Gala Weekend in Victoria as the foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary.

“I am so excited to be coming back home to Victoria – my hometown,” said Foster. “To be able to celebrate our 25th anniversary with the Victoria community who supported the foundation from the very beginning is a thrill for me.”

Foster announced Josh Groban, Kenny G and American Idol winner Ruben Studdard to the growing list of entertainers who will join him May 26 for the Miracle Concert at Save on Foods Memorial Centre. In August 2011, the Canadian Tenors were named as the first act on board for the once-in-a-lifetime show.

Ticket sales for the concert and gala go on sale tomorrow (March 1) at noon.

“Telus is pleased to support the exceptional work being done by the David Foster Foundation and we are proud of their tireless efforts to assist organ recipient families at a time when it is needed most,” said Mel Cooper, Chair of the Telus Victoria Community Board. “For 25 years, the David Foster Foundation has helped more than 700 families across Canada. Together, we will continue to support transplant recipients and their families and raise awareness of the importance

David Foster of organ donation in Canada.”

Tickets will be available through Select Your Tickets at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre box office, by phone at 250-220-7777, or online at www.selectyourtickets.com.

Ticket prices range from $75, $125, and a limited number of $250 VIP seats and are subject to applicable taxes and service charges.

The David Foster Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. In addition to helping families with their non-medical expenses, the foundation strives to increase organ donor registration through public awareness campaigns in Canada and the United States. For more information, visit www.davidfosterfoundation.com. llavin@vicnews.com

Sharing some stories An afternoon of sharing stories about growing up Jewish with painter and author Phyllis Serota is on March 4.

“Many of us in Victoria know very little about each other’s early lives.

Some of us grew up in Toronto, Calgary, New York, Israel and even Vancouver,” said Serota. “Let’s get together and learn about each other’s history.”

Serota will facilitate by reading the chapter Being Jewish on the West Side from her recent memoir entitled Painting My Life, A Memoir of Love, Art and Transformation.

The book will be available at the event on Sunday, March 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Congregation Emanu-El Adult Educational Centre, 1461 Blanshard St. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. llavin@vicnews.com

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Saanichites prepare to count your blooms Regional mayors will meet in a friendly flower arranging competition to mark the start of the week-long Flower Count on Thursday (March 1).

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register their tallies online at www. flowercount.ca.

It’s a totally unscientific contest, held for fun and bragging rights.

It’s also a marketing tool, selling Victoria as a temperate oasis where flowers abound, even in March. Witness the launch and cheer on your mayor at Mayfair Shopping Centre at 3147 Douglas St., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Volleyball season all charged out The Camosun College Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams both came up short of a medal at the PacWest provincial championships at New Westminster’s Douglas College.

The Chargers women were unable to make it past the first round on Thursday (Feb. 23), dropping the quarterfinal match to the No. 4 seed Columbia Bible College Bearcats. Secondyear rightside Hilary Graham was named Camosun’s Player of the Game.

In the men’s quarterfinal action, the fifth-seeded Chargers defeated the No. 4 Capilano University Blues but lost the semifinal to the nationally ranked No. 2 V.I.U. Mariners.

The Chargers then fell to the CBC Bearcats in the bronze medal game.

Garrett Marcellus was named to the tournament all-star team. sports@vicnews.com

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Royals spark stretch run Having swept two big wins from the Prince George Cougars, the Victoria Royals host the Spokane Chiefs at 7 p.m. tonight (Feb. 29), and the Vancouver Giants Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Four straight for Spartans Oak Bay runners up in girls’ Islands, boys’ city championships Travis Paterson News staff

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Claremont Spartans’ Melissa van Dyk goes up for two guarded by Oak Bay Breakers’ Emily Frame and Emma Thomson (partially hidden) in the Island final.

With four straight Island basketball championships, the Claremont Spartans shouldn’t be surprising anybody.

But that’s just what the girls AAA team has done this year. The latest addition to the Spartans’ “tradition of success” came on Saturday night (Feb. 25), with a 63-53 win against the Oak Bay Breakers in the Island final at Mount Douglas secondary. Host Mount Doug Rams finished third, beating the Dover Bay Dolphins 78-55, earning the right to play Terry Fox Ravens on Tuesday for a spot at provincials (see Saanichnews.com for results).

“Claremont has been in so many big games and they know how to win,” coach Kim Graves said.

“I don’t think anyone expected a lot out of us because we lost big names (from last year). But half this team was in the 2011 provincial final and half of them won the (2011) provincial (high school) soccer championship.

These girls work hard because they believe in themselves, and are doing things nobody thought they could.”

Versatile Spartans guard Nikki Turner was named the tournament MVP, and tied Sam Lee for the team lead with 14 points in the final. Jill Coo-

per led the Breakers with 18 points.

Going into the Lower Island AAA girls championships Feb. 16 to 18, the Breakers were the favourite, ranked No. 4 among AAA teams in B.C. But Claremont, which was ranked an honourable mention, defeated the Breakers in the Lower Island final -the first of two championship wins over Oak Bay in the span of seven days.

Still, Graves said she wouldn’t be surprised to see Oak Bay in the topfour at provincials, and relishes the opportunity to have three Island teams in the top-four.

“Oak Bay’s got all the parts to win at provincials, are well coached and work hard.”

Blue Jags win AA Islands For the first time in three years, the St. Michaels University Blue Jags have qualified for the AA boys’ basketball provincials without panic.

The past two seasons, the Blue Jags squeaked in with comebacks and close wins. But on Saturday (Feb. 25) they hosted and won the AA Islands, bettering Brentwood College 57-38.

“We played our most complete game of the season,” Blue Jags coach Reagan Daly said. “To hold them to 38 points, we relied on some tough defensive assignments and our guys were amazing.”

Liam McLure earned the tournament MVP award for his defensive game, part of a standout effort by the Jags’ Grade 12 core with Derek HydeLay, Joe Erlic and Dave Lafleur.

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Oak Bay’s Jill Cooper and Claremont’s Madison Walsh fight for a loose ball in the Island final.

“This time we had the type of final you hope to have. We played a great game, and our Grade 12s were awesome.”

Lambrick Park beat Ladysmith in the third place game and will join St. Mikes and Brentwood at the AA boys’ provincials in Kamloops, March 7- 10.

Rams top AAA cities The Mount Douglas Rams beat the Oak Bay Bays 83-79 in the Lower Island boys’ AAA final at Oak Bay High on Saturday (Feb. 25). Those teams, as well as the Belmont Bulldogs and Claremont Spartans will represent the south at the AAA Islands in Duncan this weekend, March 1 to 3.

Full stories, plus AA girls and A basketball updates online at Vicnews. com. sports@vicnews.com

Braves battle to OT win

Buzzer beater sends Vikes to final four

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The UVic Vikes needed a buzzer-beating basket to defeat the Calgary Dinos in men’s playoff basketball action, Sunday afternoon in Victoria.

Terrell Evans grabbed the rebound from Ryan MacKinnon’s shot and threw it up and into the hoop to make it 90-88 with no time left. The late basket sparked a roar of jubilation from the 1,340 fans at Ken and Kathy Shields Court.

With the win, the Vikes will face the Fraser Valley Cascades in the Canada West semifinal, Friday March 2 at the University of Saskatchewan.

MacKinnon led the Vikes with 33 points, three assists and eight rebounds to help the Vikes capture the best-of-three Canada West quarterfinal series.

“Once I knew Terrell’s (shot) was good, I was ecstatic,” MacKinnon said. “I could not control my emotions… I kind of went and tackled Terrell to the ground and threw a couple of punches at him. It’s an unbelievable feeling.”

The Vikes lost 73-68 in Game 1 on Friday, but bounced back to win 68-61 on Saturday.

Fans can view the live feed of the Vikes and Cascades, 4:15 p.m. on Canada West TV. The Huskies will host the Alberta Golden Bears in the other semifinal, later that night. sports@vicnews.com

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Keenan Milburn of the Calgary Dinos, right, fouls Michael Acheampong of the UVic Vikes at McKinnon Gym during Game 2 of the Canada West quarterfinal on Saturday. UVic won 68-61.

The Saanich Braves won Game 3 of their first-round playoff series the hard way, a 6-5 shootout settled in overtime against the Campbell River Storm on Sunday.

But the important thing is they did it, said coach Brad Cook.

The Braves and Storm played Game 4 in Campbell River on Tuesday, with the Braves up 2-1 in the series. The teams split 4-1 wins on Feb. 22 and 24.

Game 5 is Wednesday (Feb. 29), 7:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena.

Cook found lots of positives from Sunday’s game, despite having to win in overtime on a goal by 21-year-old James Kellington (his hat trick goal) after giving up a 3-1 lead late in the second period.

“It’s a pretty im important step for o young guys. our You could see they were struggling with decisions in the first overtime, and our team was average, but we outplayed the Storm in the second OT. And now the young guys will be (that much more) ready (the next time),” Cook said.

Unfortunately for the Braves, defenceman Liam Sproule was injured Sunday and is unlikely to return for the playoffs.

As of Monday the Peninsula Panthers were up 3-0 in their series over the Oceanside Generals, and the Kerry Park Islanders led the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 2-1.

Both latter series played Monday and Tuesday.

Full story and playoff updates at Saanichnews. com. sports@vicnews.com

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Co-op fuels women’s soccer Travis Paterson News staff

For the players on Victoria’s W-League soccer team, swapping names from Highlanders to the Peninsula Co-op Women’s team is as easy as slipping into a brand new jersey.

After all, it was one year ago the Highlanders FC team debuted in the W-League.

But when a team travels for 15 road games from Vancouver to Los Angeles, the associated costs can add up. So starting in 2012, both the women’s W-League

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Part-owner Alex Campbell, coach Dave Dew and player Mariel Solsberg wear the red Peninsula Co-op colours at the press conference last week, unveiling the W-League team’s new sponsor and name.

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and under-20 squads, formerly known as the Highlanders, will now share the name Peninsula Co-op Women’s Soccer.

“If not for Peninsula Co-op, we couldn’t afford the costs associated with a W-League team,” said Highlanders part-owner Alex Campbell.

“I don’t understand why people go crazy for the national women’s team but don’t support the W-League, which is the last stop for players before they go on to the national level.”

The Highlanders’ founder was candid, for the most part, during the unveiling of Penin-

sula Co-op’s sponsorship at the Sticky Wicket last week.

“This women’s team only averaged about 200 fans per home game last year, though I’m positive it can average 1,000 at Royal Athletic Park in 2012,” Campbell said.

Exactly how much the team cost to run, Campbell wouldn’t divulge, though he is quick to explain the Highlanders’ organization.

With men’s and women’s teams in the United Soccer League system, the clubs are not in business to make a profit. Rather, the goal is to bring the highest

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level of soccer to Victoria.

To help make that happen, the women’s team will swap jersey colours from black and gold to red and white.

The front of the jersey now bears the same branding as Peninsula Co-op’s retail stores.

With 13 gas stations across Greater Victoria, the brand is a familiar one. This isn’t the first time a sports teams in Victoria was named for a gas station sponsor. From 1982 to 1994, the Victoria Shamrocks played as Victoria Payless, named for Payless Gas, and won the Mann Cup in 1983.

Bringing on a “presenting partner” is the latest boost of community support for the Highlanders, who are also selling ownership shares with each season ticket, entitling holders to a vote in the team’s decision making. The Highlanders’ unique ownership structure makes its debut this season. The goal is for 30-per-cent ownership through annual season ticket sales, and 30 per cent from local soccer organizations. Lakehill, Gorge and Prospect Lake have agreed in principle with the idea.

This year, both the men’s and women’s teams will play out of Royal Athletic Park.

Peninsula Co-op Women’s Soccer open the season on May 13, while the Highlanders men’s team starts May 23 at RAP. sports@vicnews.com

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COTTAGES SIDNEY CHARMING garden cottage, sea view & beach access on bus route to Sidney & Victoria, near ferries & airport.

Totally reno’d, with beautiful fir floors, 1 bdrm (fits queen or smaller), 1 bath (shower, no tub), open kitchen/dining & living area, 4 appliances, off street prkg. $1000.

NP/NS. Opportunity to garden. Long term preferred. 250-656-3003.

ESQ/GORGE, BRIGHT spacious, 2 bdrm grd level, on bus route, laundry, lrg fenced yard, N/S. $1100 mo incls all utils.

Avail now. Call 250-384-5466.

GLANFORD- Mar 1. 1100 sqft 2 bdrm, quiet/bright. Reno kitch & bdrm closet. w/d, full bath, storage, priv entr, sm yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $1030, ht, h/w, hydro/internet incld. Refs. 250-704-0197.

GORGE. 2-BDRM. Bright, spacious, quiet. 5 appliances, cat ok. Avail now. $1100. inclusive. (250)884-5245.

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KEATING- 1 bdrm, W/D. $800 inclds hydro+ H/W. Avail Now. (250)652-1612.

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NP/NS. (250)656-4003.

UPTOWN, 1 bdrm 820 sq ft, 3 storage rooms, patio, yard, parking, own ent., NS/NP, $860 inclusive, 250-886-5896.

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N/S, N/P. Ref’s. $700/mo. Call 250-652-0591.

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250-361-6193.

QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779

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CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869

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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

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General Contracting. Specializing in finish carpentry. Honest , Reliable. (250) 882-0897.

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Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

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CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers.

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AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

#1 CAREBEAR CLEANING. Earth friendly products.

House, office & rental. Senior discount. $25hr. 250-217-5507

MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross (250)812-4879.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small.

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services.

Call 250-478-8858.

FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair.

References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

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References available.

250-475-1462.

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References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

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OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges.

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Renovations Maintenance & Cleanups.... 250.217.7708.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794.

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AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543.

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

IFIX HANDYMAN Services.

Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

250-888-JUNK www.888junk.com CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

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250-920-8463.

QUALITY WORK. All Renos & Repairs. Decks, Suites, Drywall, Painting. 250-818-7977.

SAVE $ Hire-A-Husband, 250514-4829. Specialize in bath/ kitchen reno’s & accessibility.

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SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

HAULING AND SALVAGE #1 JUNK Removal & Hauling.

Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335. lalondejeff62@yahoo.ca $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

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✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.

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OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured.

Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

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GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters.

Reasonable rates.

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Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

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

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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

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