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Betting on strippers Ma Miller’s Pub hopes exotic entertainment will help flagging fortunes Jim Zeeben News staff

ith a Hail Mary pass into hostile territory the operator of Ma Miller’s Pub in Langford is turning to strippers for salvation.

“Basically I’m in survival mode right now,” said Dale Stephenson, who signed a four-year lease to run the pub about 18 months ago.

“It’s all or nothing now.”

The pub’s liquor licence lists Tirso Holdings Ltd. as the owner (Tony Piga is named on the pub’s website), with a third party operating the pub. The current zoning allows Stephenson to bring in exotic entertainment without having to go to the municipality.

“I’ve been a straight and open book, as far as why I’m doing this,” said Stephenson, who grew up in the neighbourhood and admits this is his last stab at making a go of it before he gives up on the pub.

“My main reason (for turning to exotic dancers) is to bring in new clientele.”

Stephenson has pegged June 20 as the first day the pub will offer exotic entertainment. He expects a diverse crowd, ranging from construction workers to lawyers. He also thinks women will make up a larger percentage of customers than some might think. And while that may be the case, a strip club in the middle of a residential neighbourhood isn’t sitting well with some Langford residents.

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The front of Ma Miller’s in Langford.

“We’ve been hearing from the neighbourhood,” Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak said.

“They’re very concerned.”

The change in use caught council off guard, she admits. However, even if council were to rezone the property, its existing use would continue to be permitted as long as it remained a pub.

“Basically, council would not approve this if this was a zoning that was coming in today,” she said. “But, having said that, council’s hands are tied at this point.”

Ma Miller’s is located at 2903 Sooke Lake Rd., across the street from Goldstream Park campground in “a beautiful setting,” Szpak said.

“It’s in an established neighbourhood with a school only two block away,” she said, adding it’s a far cry from the type of area normally associated with a strip club.

“How is this OK? It’s not.”

One of the biggest concerns council has heard is that illegal activities such as drug dealing will follow in the wake of the change. “Of course, we have the RCMP that are much more aware of this now,”

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said Szpak, chair of the protective services committee. “Let’s face it, when you have a strip club going in you’re going to think the worst.”

Stephenson, who also owns an air conditioning installation company, dismisses concerns about crime. He’s brought in experienced staff and added security to keep illegal activity away from the property.

Those costs come with the territory when operating a pub that offers exotic dancers. And those costs are one of the reasons an established strip club operator says he would think twice before going into the business now.

Wally Meng, the owner of the Fox Showroom Pub in Saanich, said he wishes Ma Miller’s well but isn’t sure getting into the business is the best bet for a last ditch attempt at making money.

“We feel that the industry is down quite a bit,” Meng said, noting it can be expensive to convert a pub into a show lounge.

“I don’t know if they’ll be able to achieve what they want.”

One of only two strip bars in Greater Victoria (Ma Miller’s will make it three), Meng said it’s a struggle just to keep business.

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Anna’s paradise A keen ear and a trained eye allow birders to capture intimate moments among nesting hummingbirds Roszan Holmen News staff

It’s just past 8 a.m. and Eric Pittman is right on time to witness a momentous occasion in the bitsy lives of Rabbit and Hatter.

With his video camera trained on the two baby hummingbirds, Pittman records the siblings leaving their nest, then flying right back – their first ventures out into the world.

The babies’ speedy turnaround is something Pittman has never seen go quite like this.

“It’s very unusual,” he said.

The Esquimalt resident is highly attuned to the intricacies of the birds’ behaviour.

For the past three years, he has spent one to three hours a day documenting the life cycle of Anna’s hummingbirds, in a colony located on what he dubs Hummingbird Hill. He prefers to keep the actual location secret, for fear curious people will disturb the nests.

Most people strolling in the park would be surprised to learn the nests are within easy reach, sometimes as low as chest level – but only if you know what to look for.

They are hidden in plain sight, blending in with the fungus on the branches of trees.

Pittman uses his hearing to zero in on the birds.

A high-pitched peep tells him not only the location of the birds, but also what they’re up to. Whether feeding or fighting, each activity comes with a different sound.

Filming and photographing is a labour of love for Pittman, who calls himself a citizen scientist. He pays the bills by selling windows, but he’s fuelled by observing hummingbirds. He hopes to make a documentary, but his footage is also proving useful to a new scientific study looking into the breeding habits of the birds.

“Eric is just unbelievable at finding nests – it’s crazy,” said Alison Moran, the volunteer co-ordinator of the Hummingbird Project, managed by the Rocky Point Bird Observatory.

“When you have someone with that kind of skill set, there is the opportunity to look

at what the nesting requirements are, how they’re doing it,” she said. “We’ve learned an awful lot just because we’re able to do the observational study, because we’ve got the guru there.”

The Hummingbird Photo by Eric Pittman Project was launched in 1997 and encompasses Young Anna’s hummingbirds, above, are ready for feeding time. Esquimalt resident Eric Pittman is documenting the lives of the local population of the birds. many studies of hummingbird populations in B.C. and Alberta.

In February, the project turned its attention to the resident population of Anna’s hummingbirds in Esquimalt.

Migrating hummingbirds, such as the Rufous, have declined significantly over the past 40 years, said Moran, who lives in Saanich. By contrast, the Anna’s populations on Vancouver Island have grown exponentially since they stopped migrating and put down permanent roots in the 1950s. “It’s like an atom bomb going off,” she said.

Staying put means the birds don’t have to expend their energy on migration.

Instead, they spend their energy having babies and building multiple nests each year.

“Now, interestingly, there is an overlap between where the Rufous have been lost and where the Anna’s have expanded into,” Photo by Eric Pittman Moran said.

A newly hatched Anna’s hummingbird will soon be under its mother’s care.

But, she warned, that doesn’t mean the Anna’s are to blame for the decline of migrating species. They could simply be points out several nests, some in use and force them to fly, he explained. Mom is filling a gap created by other forces. The some being pilfered by female birds to eager to encourage self-sufficiency in her purpose of Moran’s study is to start to make their next nest. young so she can stop feeding them and understand whether the relationship is Most people who document tend to her next batch of eggs. causal, or simply correlational. hummingbird life cycles stop the day the Over the years, Pittman has climbed While Rufous are very sensitive to fledgelings leave the nest, Pittman said. trees to get a better shot, returned fallen urbanization, Anna’s are positively But he likes to track them until they are eggs to their nest, and even fed a starving impacted by humans, she explained. fully weaned. So much happens during this baby whose mother was sick.

“They actually try to breed around us,” time, he said.

He said he doesn’t feel paternalistic she said.

Later that morning, he documents toward the hummingbirds; that his interest Pittman jokes they lay eggs like chickens. Hatter getting “a beatdown” by another is merely the photographic challenge.

But his care is hard to miss.

With his tripod, video camera and hummingbird.

“It’s always nice to see them fledge, camera tucked in his arms, he scrambles Young ones often get tough love from because then I know they made it out OK.” up rocks and crouches through narrow their moms, too. She’ll pull on their rholmen@vicnews.com deer paths. As he ducks and weaves, he feathers to throw them off balance and

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Libraries look for savings after feds cut Internet funding Despite losing a $26,000 grant for Internet service, the Greater Victoria Public Library will not be cutting any of the coveted computer stations at its branches.

“Because we are a larger system, it does impact our

operating budget, but we are in the fortunate position that we can absorb the reduction,” said Maureen Sawa, CEO of GVPL. “But (for) many of our (smaller libraries) on the Island, in some of the smaller library systems on Vancouver

Island, this is really going to be a blow.”

On March 31, the federal government cut its Community Access Program, which has helped to fund computers and Internet technologies in libraries since 1995.

GVPL management is looking at ways to absorb the cut without affecting service.

To read an extended version of this story, search ‘Greater Victoria libraries’ at vicnews.com. rholmen@vicnews.com

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A potential case of shoplifting was thwarted last weekend at West Shore Mall when a group of citizens – including an author in the midst of hosting a book signing – chased the down the young man.

The author was Don Easton, who spent 20 years working for the RCMP before retiring to Colwood to pen crime fiction novels.

Easton worked deep undercover with organized crime and now writes novels based on his experiences. He one of three men who chased the alleged thief.

On June 9 a youth ran past Easton as he was signing books at Coles in the mall.

Someone yelled for the youth to be Don Easton stopped. Easton’s police instincts kicked in and he dropped what he was doing and took off after the youth.

“On the job is on the job,” Easton said. “Chasing shoplifters was never (a part of the job), but I don’t like to see people stealing and getting away with it either.”

Two other people joined the chase, which took them outside the mall and ended up across a field.

One of the men tackled the youth as he tried to climb a fence out of the field.

At 62-years-old, Easton said he’s not in the shape he used to be and was glad someone a little faster joined the chase.

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He is the author of five novels following the exploits of Jack Taggert, a character based on Easton’s career.

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CFB Esquimalt warrant officer Dan Flynn dons his Boomer’s Legacy jersey, which he’ll wear for Boomer’s Bike Ride starting today in Comox. The ride raises money for soldiers in conflict zones to use for humanitarian projects.

Hitting the road for Boomer Island ride raises funds for soldiers’ good works Kyle Wells News staff

While the grind may be exhausting for the cyclists tackling Boomer’s Bike Ride, those involved say it is more than worth it.

The event, starting today from Comox, is held every year in the memory of Cpl. Andrew “Boomer� Eykelenboom, a Canadian forces medic from Comox who was killed in Afghanistan on August 11, 2006.

The ride passes through the West Shore and ends in Victoria, Saturday.

Following Eykelenboom’s death, his mother established Boomer’s Legacy, a foundation that raises money to help soldiers provide humanitarian work in conflict zones.

Rides are now held in four locations: Vancouver Island, Ottawa, Halifax and Edmonton. Riders place a photo of a fallen soldier on their bikes to commemorate those who have lost their lives while serving.

Money from the fund goes to soldiers, facilitated by the military, for on the ground humanitarian work – providing clothes to children, helping with rebuilding or supplying shelters or orphanages are a few examples.

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In Kosovo, Flynn helped a women and children’s shelter with $10,000 from Boomer’s Legacy that paid for improvements allowing the shelter to care for 10 more children than they could before.

Money was also used to help a mother with six children who lost her husband and extended family and was living in destitution. “It’s the hardest thing for a soldier to come to terms with, because you’re there to help,� Flynn said. “We believe in the mission itself, but we also have a human element where we want to help people.�

Today’s ride begins in Comox with a trip to Eykelenboom’s gravesite. From there participants cycle to Nanaimo, where they’ll spend the night, before continuing to the grounds of the legislature tomorrow.

The 200-plus kilometre ride is a challenging one, especially the Malahat portion, Flynn said.

However, seeing Boomer’s mother, Maureen, riding along with the other cyclists makes the effort seem easy. “You can’t whine or complain because there’s Maureen, lost her son and there she is riding and organizing,� Flynn said. “It’s inspiring.�

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CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 Catherine Ann MORGAN is wanted for Theft.

The individuals pictured here are wanted as of June 13, 2012 All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Stephen Tyrone ANDREW is wanted for Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Breach of Undertaking and Mischief.

• Weight: 166 lbs.

• Height: 5’5” • DOB: June 19, 1958

• Weight: 181 lbs.

• Height: 5’7” • DOB: Jan. 17, 1986

Kevin Michael HANNAH

Lanny Ryan EYMANN

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• Height: 6’1” • DOB: March 3, 1977

• Weight: 146 lbs.

• Height: 5’9” • DOB: March 6, 1980

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Jennifer Naomi GREAVES

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At approximately 5:40 p.m. on Friday May 18, 2012, the Pharmasave Drug Store located at 1641 Hillside Ave. was robbed.

A male suspect entered the store, produced a handgun and robbed the store of cash and narcotics.

The suspect is described as 6 feet tall, with a heavy build. He was wearing a full-faced black motorcycle helmet, a black motorcycle jacket, blue jeans and dark runners, and was carrying a black duffel bag.

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Newly available rebates from Solar Colwood will be announced at Sunfest this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Colwood city hall.

Electric vehicle charging stations installed in either homes or businesses will now qualify for rebates through the program. LiveSmart B.C. and Solar Colwood, funded primarily from federal grants, will provide up to $750 to homeowners for a basic charging station. More cash is available for stations that are either Smart Grid ready (calibrated for charging in ‘off peak’ hours) or solar powered.

Organizers of Colwood’s Sunfest are hoping that summer weather will shine on their event, intended as a celebration and promotion of the ongoing Solar Colwood program. Free to attend, the event will feature live music, children’s activities, local art and free cob oven cooked pizza and cookies baked using the sun’s energy.

“We’re just wanting to bring the city together and have a good time, celebrate this wonderful program,” said program co-ordinator J Scott.

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Shining a light A ongoing review of Solar Colwood is underway in a response to concerns from some members of the public over just how much money Colwood is putting into the program, and how successful the program has been.

Coun. Rob Martin chairs the strategic and financial planning committee, which will be making any recommendations to council based on the report. It’s expected to be completed by the end of the month.

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Keith Encinas and three-year-old son Rio display their new Solar Colwood sign, he received after installing a solar hot water and ductless heat pump in 2011.

Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius -- will be on display, along with the technologies available to make homes or businesses more environmentally sustainable.

So far, there have been 34 solar hot-water heaters installed in Colwood, along with 59 ductless heat pumps. This is up from 25 and 53 as of March, respectively. Scott said more installations are also in the various stages of completion.

Signs are being placed outside of homes that have taken advantage of the program to encourage others to do the same. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Crown and police agreed Zerbin wasn’t crimiOn Tuesday Shirley Zerbin, 82, received a sen- nally liable and she was charged with driving withtence of a $1,500 fine and a threeout due care and attention under the year driving ban.

Vehicle Act. “I’d like to say I’m Motor As Victoria provincial court “I’d like to say I’m very, very sorry for judge Evan Blake noted, this is very, very sorry for hurting the taxi men and for Mr. Sharma a case that started out of “innoand his family. I am very sorry,” Zerbin cent and mundane circum- hurting the taxi men told the court. Her lawyer said she would stances” and ended in profound and for Mr. Sharma never seek a driver’s licence again. tragedy for all.

Zerbin and the Victoria Airport Authorand his family. I am On July 29, 2011, Zerbin drove ity face nine civil lawsuits launched by her 1990 Pontiac Sunbird to the very sorry.” taxi drivers impacted by the crash. airport in the late morning to Sharma’s son Sanjeev, 23, and daugh– Shirley Zerbin pick up a friend. She arrived fluster Sabina, 18, sat through the proceedtered after becoming confused ings, quietly wiping away tears as the and lost due to the new McTavCrown and defence lawyers described ish interchange – for years she hadn’t driven far- the series of events that led to their father’s death. ther than a grocery store near her Cedar Hill X “I think she knows she made a mistake and is sinRoad home. cere. I don’t feel hatred toward her. It’s unfortunate Airport security video played in court demon- she took a life,” Sanjeev said after court finished. strated that Zerbin paid her dollar, pulled into the Zerbin is sincerely remorseful and had led an airport’s short term parking lot and slowly drove exemplary life, judge Blake said, but her 19 secdown a row of cars. onds of panicked driving led to “physical and psyShe pulled an arcing left turn and then shot diag- chological (consequences) for all involved and onally across the blacktop, accelerating over the devastation for the Sharma family that is almost curb, plowing through a concrete picnic table filled beyond words.” with taxi drivers playing cards, through luggage editor@saanichnews.com carts and into a cement barrier in front of the security building.

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The Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X4 | Phone: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Web: www.goldstreamgazette.com

OUR VIEW

Democracy wilting in Ottawa While the lumping together of numerous pieces of federal legislation in one giant omnibus bill may not be precedent-setting, we fear that doing so threatens to reduce our democracy to mere window dressing.

Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, still relatively young in its first majority, is attempting to reduce the level of debate on specific issues relating to everything from environmental protection to military spending to multiculturalism. No aspect of governmental operations is being spared here.

Our concern is that sections of the bill pinpointed by hard-working MPs as troublesome – remember, this bill affects every ministry – cannot possibly be given the time they need to discuss potential problems with implementation before regulations and budgets get put in place.

It’s not just opposing MPs who have been left scrambling by this tactic. Even Conservative MPs are forced to bone up on all aspects of the government’s budget legislation. Who’s got time for that? And how can we expect any of our elected representatives to be well-versed on even half of the legislation tabled?

Meanwhile, Opposition and other MPs have tabled 800 possible amendments to the bill, which will no doubt cause further confusion and anxiety among this country’s lawmakers as the bill goes through the debate process.

The feds have argued that time is of the essence as they work to keep our economy from spiralling as a growing number of European countries are experiencing.

Still, that is not reason enough to subvert the democratic process and allow for the kind of proper debate that Canadians have come to expect.

To use a well-used phrase, this can only end badly, both for the continuity of services, checks and balances in this country and the preservation of the type of democracy we all voted for – Conservatives, New Democrats, Liberals and Greens alike.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Future worrisome at any age A recent survey pointed to the jobs in areas that appealed to us fact that most older folks are not and generally did as we pleased. worried about aging.

The jobs were out there for anyone It appears that the who wanted to work. youngest people taking Yes, there were protests, part in the survey are but it was most often the more worried. authorities who abused Young people under their power, not the 25 worried about aging? public. Protests were Preposterous? about race, politics, social Maybe not. Those inequity and justice. under 25 have good While some things have reason to be worried. changed, others remain When they reach the same. The young are retirement age, will they restless, as they have Pirjo Raits be able to count on the always been.

Hard Pressed government to ease their But young adults financial burdens? Highly who graduate from unlikely. university or college can So yes, they should be concerned no longer be assured of finding a – so concerned, in fact, that they job in their chosen field. They are are probably already starting to put inexperienced and in debt and often money aside in RRSPs. Kind of sad, have to resort to poorly paid jobs really, to have to be thinking today – many still live with their parents about one’s life 40 years down the because they cannot afford to live road. on their own. Their world isn’t Those of us who were children looking like such a good place and of the 1960s and ’70s had the they have reason to be anxious. opportunity to try all kinds of It’s different for much of the older things before we settled down to generation (their parents). raise families and contribute to They are still able to tap into their society. We got to play first. company pensions – adding in their Our generation was fortunate in government pensions, life is pretty that we never had to fight in a war decent for them. They can travel like our parents or grandparents. to sunny destinations in the winter We didn’t have to worry about and indulge themselves in golf recession and jobs and being able games and shopping. This may well to afford a house. be the last generation able to enjoy It was the late 1960s and the a relatively carefree retirement. whole world was open to us. We But while the survey states travelled and hitchhiked around people between 55 and 64 aren’t Europe, joined communes, found worried, I believe many individuals

in that age bracket are.

Not everyone wants to spend their remaining healthy years at a part-time, low-paying job to supplement their meagre Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security cheques. What they did manage to save won’t go that far.

The government does not owe us a living any more than our parents do. What you didn’t do (like save) during your working years may come back to haunt you. Who knew?

The world is changing rapidly and the technological age is shrinking the job market, rather than expanding it. Jobs are disappearing while the government tries to revamp Canada’s Employment Insurance to ensure Canadians get whatever jobs are out there.

We can no longer count on the public service to provide jobs with life-long security. Public servants and bureaucrats have sunk some countries by being so top-heavy and weaving so much red tape that it is impossible to escape going under. It’s a worldwide phenomenon, so we can’t even escape it by moving elsewhere.

This is worrisome for many folks.

So really, I disagree with the survey.

I think everyone is worried, no matter what their age.

As Bob Dylan once sang: “For the times they are a-changin’.”

Pirjo Raits is the editor of the Sooke News Mirror. editor@sookenewsmirror.com

‘This may be the last generation able to enjoy a relatively carefree retirement.’

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LETTERS GOING TO THE DOGS

Letters

On-leash animals unpredictable Re: Dog ownership rules restrictive (Letters, June 8) The comment “a leash only gives the illusion of control” is certainly true.

My car was attacked last month by a dog on a leash, held by the owner. However, the woman did not have control of her animal.

My dog was sleeping in the back seat while I was in the driver’s seat talking with my niece. Moments later, the lady and her dog came out and the dog instantly lunged at my parked car.

I shouted “stop, stop,” but it continued to come at my car.

I quickly rolled up my window and waited for her to restrain her dog. I got out, looked at the side of my car and commented, “Your dog did this to my car,” to which she replied, “A little bit of wax will take out those scratches.”

She proceeded to leave the parking lot, and as she did so, I took down her licence plate number. I called the Saanich police to report the incident and they instructed me to stop by so they could take pictures. I told the constable, “You can still see the dog’s breakfast on my window.”

The police have still not caught up to this woman, which leaves me with a $300 deductible to fix my car. I am sure my car’s DNA is still under that dog’s nails.

Eddie Smith Saanich

Dog owners’ rights trample those of others Re: Dog ownership rules restrictive (Letters, June 8)

Good for the City of Victoria.

Dog ownership should be restrictive.

My wife and I have shaken our heads at dog owners numerous times over the past few years. Many seem to think that the general public enjoys having frisky, nosy dogs jumping on them, sniffing their picnics and licking their child’s faces.

We’ve witnessed dogs trained on ‘mental’ leashes jumping on kids in on-leash areas. From the child’s perspective, these are not ‘doggie kisses,’ this is an attack. Children can be traumatized and the associated fear compounds with each recurrence.

The dog owners we have observed have been blind to the fact that their dog has left a child screaming and in tears, and rarely, if ever, apologize.

The city’s dog-control ‘browbeats’ can’t be zealous enough.

Mark deLeeuw Saanich

Pets provide comfort to those in need Re: Dog ownership rules restrictive (Letters, June 8) I am shocked and saddened to read more on the subject of punishing dog owners.

More and more our society is becoming a police state. More and more, those in power tell us we’ll be safer when we have more policing.

First, we police the already downtrodden members of society, many of whom find solace and companionship with their dogs.

They can’t leave them at

home as home is the street.

So now we have a new “vice squad” aimed at folks who leave their people-loving canine friends, for a few moments, outside a store.

I love to visit with the dogs.

They add some pleasure to the humdrum business of shopping.

Policing must be a profitable business. Imagine if we were to use these funds to support people in housing with the comfort of a non-judgmental friend, who raptly listens to the events of the day?

There are people who prefer the comfort of their furry friends, who keep them fit with daily walks and provide love always.

I can think of many occasions where dogs have literally saved peoples lives.

As in the human kingdom, there are losers and no doubt there are a few undesirable dogs.

Does that mean we need to punish them all?

Joanna Wilkinson Victoria

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Heather Johnson from Wizard of Paws grooming holds a dog named Patrick at last month’s Pet Expo at Pearkes Recreation Centre in Saanich. Letter writers are split on their opinions of rules around the control of dogs in the community.

The News welcomes opinions and comments.

Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or less.

The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. Phone numbers are not printed.

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Free-roaming cats bother dog owner Re: Dog ownership rules restrictive (Letters, June 8) Kudos to Nancy Raycroft. The City of Victoria must be “doghating cat people.”

I am sick of my yard being used for a litter box. Dogs have to have licences and be on a leash. Why not cats?

She’s also right about dogs enhancing their owner’s life. I don’t know what I’d do without mine.

Barbara Ellis Esquimalt

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Road rage incidents prompted by ‘enforcers’ Re: Slow drivers present greatest hazard (Letters, June 1) R. Chong’s response to “Keep pressuring high-risk drivers” (Our View, June 1) was right on point.

In the editorial, road rage, among other problems, is mentioned. If one could quantify the number of reckless driving and road-rage incidents attributable to raised frustration levels caused by “self-appointed enforcers” futzing about, or sheer bloody mindedness, one would probably not be surprised at the statistics.

There are always people who will flout the law, but that is for the police to deal with.

But, to speak the unspeakable, road rage doesn’t just happen. It is a reaction to an action, and there are many actions on the Pat Bay Highway that produce “high-risk” behaviour in a normally calm, low-risk driver.

There is much more to this, of course, but what a great beginning.

As the letter-writer suggested, a slight change in attitude is in order.

Kim Shepherd Saanichton

Lack of confidence key factor in crashes Re: High speed main factor in traffic deaths (Letters, June 8) This is not necessarily so.

Lack of driver confidence when dealing with lane discipline on any highway is one of the causes of collisions.

If a driver feels that the only way he is going to be able to make a safe left turn is to stick out in the ‘fast’ lane for 10 kilometres, he needs to take a refresher course on how to correctly signal his intention to move from the ‘slow’ lane, in order to make his intended turn to the left.

Addressing those people who lack confidence on the road, don’t ever find yourself on a German or French highway.

That’s where lane discipline is expected – and, I might say, demanded.

Frances White Saanich

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Two featured groups are the Unity Drummers and Singers, led by Songhees cultural leader Butch Dick, and the University of Victoria powwow drummers. Both are comprised of members of First Nations from across Canada who are currently living in Greater Victoria.

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Special guests include the Kwhlii Gibaykw Nisga’a Dancers from Vancouver, and 30 children from the Journeys of the Heart cultural learning program of the Hulitan Family and Community Services Society in Victoria.

The festival also includes an aboriginal arts and crafts market, where visitors can find handcrafted art and learn about First Nations culture and traditions.

The artist market runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the entertainment is scheduled between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. editor@vicnews.com

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The road to two new secondary schools on the West Shore forges ahead.

This week, the Sooke School District presents the summary results of earlier public consultations at two open houses.

In late March, three open houses were held at Belmont secondary school for the people to get in their two cents on the new schools.

The project is supported in general by the provincial government but specifics regarding funding have yet to be assured.

The school district held one open house at Belmont on Wednesday. The second is Saturday, June 16, from noon to 3 p.m. The idea is to present back to the public suggestions made during prior consultations.

Generally, people are interested in seeing both new schools have similar comprehensive educational options, to avoid competition between them. This is intended to balance out the plan ■ Popular names for the Glen Lake area for the West Shore’s school to focus on athnew high schools letics, due to its proximinclude Belmont and ity to Eagle Ridge and Royal Bay secondary.

City Centre, and the ■ The schools Royal Bay area school should complement to focus on fine arts, and not compete due to a proposed arts with each other. centre for the area.

“One of the key points for administrators was the importance of not creating a ‘have’ and a ‘have not’ school, or a ‘jock’ and an ‘arts’ school,” states the report.

In terms of design, suggestions came in for maximizing natural light, incorporating common spaces, using First Nations design themes and ensuring the availability of modern technology.

Generally, people were enthusiastic for warm, welcoming schools that encourage education and support a connection rather than rivalry between the new schools.

Name suggestions were also collected. The most popular name for the Glen Lake site is Belmont senior secondary and for the Royal Bay site the two most popular name choices were Royal Bay secondary or Royal Bay community school.

A full report will be developed and brought to the school board meeting on June 26. From there, the board will decide on what to put forward to the province. The deadline for getting information to the Ministry of Education is September.

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Mom rallies support for new playground Only playground in Highlands needs modernization

If council decides to move forward with enhancing the playground, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that is mostly likely where the money would come from,â&#x20AC;? Coates said.

The report from staff should come back to council in July.

Charla Huber The playground has been a comNew staff mon stop for children growing up in the district.

Karen Felker is reminded of her Even Mendum remembers taking own childhood whenever she takes her children to the park when they her two-year-old son Eric Nichloson were younger. to Twinflower park. The Highlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is under utilized,â&#x20AC;? Felker said mom isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flashing back from see- explaining that a nicer park would ing her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyment. Rather, the attract more residents to the park, monkey bars and the slide he uses allowing the children of Highlands to are old enough that play together more Felker, now 40, rememoften. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been bers playing on similar While the equipequipment when she recognized that the ment is less than was a child. ideal for Felker, But being the only park is somewhat the park itself is playground in their outdated.â&#x20AC;? in a good location rural community, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and within walking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chris Coates the park young Eric distance from her plays at a couple times home. per week.

The mother Up until a year ago the playground isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concerned about safety at the was managed by a group of volun- playground, but she has witnessed teers supported by the municipality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;older kids getting red paint on their â&#x20AC;&#x153;They dissolved last year,â&#x20AC;? Mayor hands when they play on the monJane Mendum said, explaining that key bars.â&#x20AC;?

Highlands will now look after the â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be nice if it could be a playground and the rest of Twin- little more current,â&#x20AC;? Felker said. flower park, including the sports Highlands has allotted $13,000 field and washrooms. towards the maintenance of TwinFelker sent a letter to council this flower park. month, prompting them to refer the The money will cover the cost of matter to staff to come up with a grass cutting, garbage removal and solution. washroom cleaning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been recognized the park is An additional $6,000 has been set somewhat outdated,â&#x20AC;? said Highlands aside to top dress the field, which administrator Chris Coates, noting was reconstructed about five years the municipality has a parks improve- ago. ment reserve fund of $60,000. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Celebrating 60 years in Canada Eric Nichloson, two, plays at Twinflower park with his mother Karen Felker about twice per week. Felker has been lobbying Highlands council to update the only playground in the municipality.

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Art walk and exhibit to be a display of pride Pride Society and Madrona Gallery introduce art show as part of Pride 2012 Brittany Lee News staff

Expressing pride doesn’t necessarily mean gay pride.

The Victoria Pride Society and Madrona Gallery are hosting an art walk and exhibition in Trounce Alley during this year’s Pride Week and are hoping to draw a broader crowd to the annual event.

In celebration of Pride’s threeyear-long theme of Proud, the art show aims to represent more than just gay pride.

“It’s an opportunity for individuals to express their version of pride, or in having pride, and that’s not necessarily gay pride or transpride, it could just be any type of pride,” said Laurissa Chapple, a spokesperson from the society.

“That’s the beauty of art, is that it’s malleable in what it’s repre-

senting or communicating.”

The Pride Art Walk and Exhibition is a first for the society, but the goal is to make it an annual event, Chapple said.

An annual art show was formerly held at the Martin Batchelor Gallery during Pride Week but it was never a part of the Pride events.

Michael Warren, owner and director of Madrona Gallery, approached Victoria Pride Society with the idea for the show after hearing that the Martin Batchelor Gallery would not be hosting its show this year.

The arts and Pride match together so well, Warren said, because they are both forms of expression.

“I just hope that it allows people to engage in Pride Week in a broader way, (and) allows people

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Laurissa Chapple, left, from Victoria Pride Society and Michael Warren from Madrona Gallery display one of the works submitted for the Pride Art Walk and Exhibition, which takes place June 30. to not only express themselves in context of pride through artwork but also for the general public to come and engage in Pride in a different way,” he said.

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Emerging, professional, and community artists are welcome to submit original works displaying a theme of Proud until Wednesday (June 20). All work must be available for sale. “(The art) doesn’t have to be any direct reference to sexuality or anything like that,” Warren said.

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“However, if people do want to do a direct expression in terms of sexuality, we encourage that, too.”

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Remote lakes uncovered Laura Lavin News staff

From a pleasant afternoon with the family at Glen Lake in Langford, to a bike ride out to Metchosin’s hidden beauty Blinkhorn Lake, to an epic day hike up to Sheilds Lake in the Sooke Hills wilderness, Victoria author Adam Ungstad has done it all – and now he’s written a book about it.

“I decided to write it in late August of 2011, as I was looking for information about the remote lakes in the Sea to Sea Regional Park Reserve, which is close by Sooke,” said Ungstad.

“I couldn’t find any reliable information about the trails or what to expect on a hike up there, and thought: ‘Why hasn’t someone written a book about the lakes in the area?’ Of course, the next thought was, ‘Why don’t I write a book about lakes in the area?’”

Ungstad’s new guidebook, Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island helps outdoor enthusiasts explore and enjoy the many lakes within a short drive or cycle ride from Victoria.

“The first time I ‘discovered’ Thetis Lake was by bike via the Galloping Goose trail about seven years ago. I wasn’t a big cyclist then, and wasn’t sure I’d be able to find the lake, but the experience left

a lasting impression,” said Ungstad. “When I first got there I thought that the main beach was everything, but decided to walk along the trail just to see what else was there – and of course discovered some spectacular view points and secluded coves.

“From that point on I was hooked, and each summer I would ride a bit further getting to know the area better, and continually being fascinated by just how many different lakes there are that are accessible by bicycle from town. With each new lake I found my questions, curiosity and admiration grew. I wanted to know them all.”

The guidebook includes recreational information, information on natural features and history for each of the 25 lakes and also features top 10 lists to help find the best lakes for each activity.

The guidebook features maps and directions that show trails, beaches, viewpoints, boat launches, picnic tables, washrooms and parking, while photos and the Lakes 101 section answer a myriad of questions.

“Essentially I wrote the book I wanted to read. Other guidebooks had a little bit of information about lakes here

and there, but they usually covered just the large lakes I already knew, and often they didn’t have much about the history of the lakes.

I found it fascinating to imagine being an early settler of Vancouver Island, and spent a lot of time at different archives and museums learning about who these people were,” he said.

Secret Lakes book launch is 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the Prospect Lake Golf Course, 4633 Prospect Lake Rd., with partial proceeds from the launch going to The Land Conservancy. Tickets, $40, are available at secretlakes.ca.

Ticket price includes a signed copy of the book, a presentation on the history and nature of local lakes by the author, and a presentation on the Wild Hills and Beaches Campaign by TLC. Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island is $19.95 and is available at Bolen Books, 1644 Hillside Ave., Ivy’s Bookshop, 2188 Oak Bay Ave. and other Greater Victoria locations. llavin@vicnews.com

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The Fretless: Ivonne Hernandez, left, Karrnnel Sawitsky, Eric Wright and Trent Freeman release their new CD tonight.

Two bands make one tasty jam A happy collaboration brought together The Fretless and Oliver Swain’s Big Machine.

A trip to Memphis, Tenn. and the International Folk Alliance Conference saw the two join when Fretless member Ivonne Hernandez agreed to play fiddle with Big Machine during the conference.

Soon the two groups found themselves around the same table sawing fiddles and singing along into the wee hours of the morning.

The jam was so inspiring that the musicians made a pact to play a show together at the next opportunity,

which will materialize in Victoria tonight (June 15) as Big Machine joins The Fretless on stage for the album release party for their new CD, Waterbound, at Fairfield United Church.

The Fretless is an innovative young string quartet that performs original and traditional fiddle music in a setting that’s one part chamber, one part kitchen jam.

Hailing from across North America, the members of The Fretless include Victoria’s Ivonne Hernandez, Vancouver’s Trent Freeman, Saskatoon’s Karrnnel Sawitsky, and Eric

Wright, from Los Angeles. The foursome originally met as competitors at fiddle contests across North America, each winning titles such as B.C. Provincial Fiddle Champion, Canadian National Fiddle Championship finalists, Grand North American Fiddle Champion and European Fiddle Champion.

Catch Big Machine and The Fretless June 15 at 7 p.m. at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Moss St. Tickets at Lyle’s, Ditch, and Larsen Music, $14 in advance, $16 at the door. llavin@vicnews.com

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Victoria team owner John McLean announced Royal Athletic Park will host West Coast League baseball starting in June, 2013. The amateur league uses collegiate-level players from the U.S.A. and Canada and is in line with single-A baseball.

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Victoria’s Adam O’Meara hopes to repeat as the Half Iron winner of the Victoria Triathlon at Elk Lake on Sunday. Last year O’Meara broke the coveted four-hour barrier, and did it as a newly anointed father. This year’s race falls on Father’s Day once again.

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Baseball returns to RAP Travis Paterson News staff

West Coast League baseball will make its way to Victoria after all.

Standing on the concourse above Royal Athletic Park’s grassed-over baseball diamond on Wednesday, WCL president Ken Wilson announced a Victoria franchise has been granted and will play out of the historic downtown stadium, beginning in June of 2013.

“For those who don’t know it, the West Coast League is to baseball what the Western Hockey League is to hockey,” Wilson said, referring to the amateur WCL being a feeder to Major League Baseball.

Seattle-based Wilson tried to land a franchise in Victoria in 2008, but that

deal was edged out by the Victoria Seals.

Sadly, the Seals only survived two seasons and one of the key issues in their demise was a revenue sharing deal with RAP’s concessions.

Team owner John McLean, who did the speaking on behalf of himself and co-owner Dwight Willet, agreed the yetto-be-named team’s deal to play at RAP hinged on several economic factors.

McLean, a business partner with Willet in their native Vancouver, wouldn’t speak to the percentage of revenue his team would receive. But he was blunt in his assessment of the park’s facilities.

“We’ll have to bring in outside food vendors to supplement the concession stands.”

McLean is aware of the Seals’ demise and the Capitals before that, though the

Capitals stood strongest amongst a collapsing league.

“We’ve calculated based on those teams that we should be going for 1,000 to 1,500 fans per game,” McLean said.

Ticket prices have not been sorted and vary around the league. The Kelowna Falcons charge $10 general admission for adults and $5 for kids and seniors, which is a slight discount from the Seals.

The community will be involved in the naming of the team, though McLean made it clear he would like to align the club with Victoria’s baseball history where possible. Early possible names include the 1911 Victoria Islanders (later named the Bees), 1913 Capitals and 1915 Maple Leafs. sports@vicnews.com

Shamrocks host Lakers Being ranked first in the nation will get you noticed. So does an undefeated record.

The Victoria Shamrocks put its first-place record on the line against the Burnaby Lakers tonight (June 15), 7:45 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

The Rocks took a 5-0 record into Queen’s Arena yesterday against the New Westminster Salmonbellies (results were past press time).

This week the Subway LacrosseTalk national rankings listed the Rocks in first among teams from the Western Lacrosse Association and Major Series Lacrosse in Ontario.

On Saturday the Jr. Shamrocks host the Langley Thunder at 5 p.m. sports@vicnews.com

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Series gets an Olympic boost Olympians to race Victoria Triathlon at Elk Lake Travis Paterson News staff

Brent McMahon will compete in the Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon on Sunday (June 17), just five days after officially being named to the Canadian Olympic team going to London.

Triathlon Canada released the five-member team on Tuesday, with McMahon, Simon Whitfield, Kyle Jones, Paula Findlay and Kathy Tremblay.

McMahon is in the midst of his pre-London training regimen. Because of it, he will partner with 2008 Olympian Carolyn Murray, a locally based coach, rather than competing in a full Olympic distance race on Sunday.

Approximately 1,000 participants will make a mass start for all three events, Brent McMahon the Half Iron (1.9 kilometre swim, 90km bike and 20km run), Olympic (1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run), and sprint (500m swim, 20km bike and 5km run), at 6:45 a.m. from Hamsterly beach.

Sunday marks the start of triathlon season in Victoria, with the 33rd Self Transcendence Triathlon set for Aug. 5, also at Elk Lake.

Also in early August, all eyes will be fixed on Whitfield’s last stand as he attempts to add to his Olympic gold and silver medals in London. The Olympic women’s triathlon is Aug. 4, and men’s is Aug. 7.

Defending Victoria Triathlon Half Iron champ Adam O’Meara is the favourite to win Sunday’s Half Iron. O’Meara won the first Subaru Western Triathlon series race at Shawnigan Lake on May 27.

New to the Victoria Triathlon this year is a family walk and kids run, which take place Saturday at 2 and 2:30 p.m., from Hamsterly beach. sports@vicnews.com

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Overall, Claremont finished 24th among 137 schools, with just 14 rowers.

“The team did well to fight sloppy rowing conditions, including wind and rough waters, as well as torrential downpours that put the regatta on hold at times,” Redlin said.

Grade 11 Ali Zwicker, one of the program’s few seniors, competed in the single scull. A tough initial heat kept Zwicker out of the final, where the top three on the podium were the same three from Zwicker’s opening race.

“She finished with the seventh fastest time overall against a field with (Grade 12s),” Redlin said.

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Muller and Walker from the eight also competed in the junior boys double but fell short of advancing past the semifinal.

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Claremont sent a rowing team to the nationals for the first time under coach Gord Redlin, who moved to Claremont four years ago. They returned with the junior eight silver medal as well as some near podium finishes by the junior girls double and quad, junior boys double.

“The great thing about the junior boys eight is they can do it again next year as they’re only in Grade 9,” Redlin said.

To be fair, the junior boys eight team does feature one Grade 10.

Kylie Redlin, daughter of the coach, brought her experience to the team and is part of a crew rich in rowing bloodlines.

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Western Speedway results from Saturday, June 9 OLD TIME RACERS O.T.R.A.: FAST TIME, Denis Morneau, 18:224 TROPHY DASH: Ryan Flesh; Tom Cinnamon; Stephen Dardingo; Denis Morneau MAIN EVENT (30 LAPS): George Jenson; Ryan Flesh; Stephen Dardingo; Kail Beck; Denis Morneau IMS4 MINI STOCK CARS -- FAST TIME: Alex Mouner 18:931 TROPHY DASH: Matt Szauer; Alex Mouner; Justin Woodske; Kale Woodske MAIN EVENT (25 LAPS): Alex Mouner; Matt Szauer; Kale Woodske; Jeremy Waksel; Shawn Constantine STOCK CAR CLASS -- FAST TIME: Cody Aumen, 18:459 TROPHY DASH: Dave Reside; Ryan Wade; Cody Aumen; Daryl Crocker MAIN EVENT (35 LAPS): Brian Clutchey; Daryl Crocker; Ryan Wade; Dean Mackeney; Rory Smith WILROC SPRINT CARS LITES -FAST TIME: Jeff Bird, 15:766 TROPHY DASH: Chris Root; Mark Stuart; Deter Lejeune; Jeff Bird MAIN EVENT (30 LAPS): STRAWBERRY CUP): Jeff Bird; Rob Scott; Chris Root; Deter Lejeune; Robbie Haslam

Bridge’s time with Highlanders comes to an end The Victoria Highlanders terminated its coaching contract with Ian Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Bridge, a local soccer legend and former national team player, came on prior to last season.

Steve Simonson, head of the Highlanders reserves club, will fill the head coaching position with the Highlander’s Professional Development League squad for the remainder of the 2012 season.

The Highlanders have two wins, three ties and three losses in eight games in the 2012 season.

The club’s next home game is 7 p.m., Saturday (June 16) at Royal Athletic Park against the Vancouver Whitecaps reserves. sports@vicnews.com

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Women in Business nominations sought Jennifer Blyth Black Press

Amazing women are hard at work in the Capital Region, striving every day to make both their community and their business or workplace better.

This fall, Black Press will honour them at the fifth annual Women in Business Awards, recognizing local women making a difference through their careers and community contributions.

From the Woman Business Owner of the Year to a true Rising Star, the award evaluations consider both specific criteria Jennifer Blyth in their respective Around Town categories, plus involvement in business or volunteer organizations, mentoring, awards and expertise in their fields.

While each woman is unique in the path she chooses for her career, previous winners have shared a true passion for their chosen fields, for the clients and individuals they serve, their colleagues and their greater community.

The 2012 Women in Business Awards will select award winners in the following four categories: Women Business Owner of the Year; EcoEntrepreneur; Rising Star; and Above & Beyond.

Find nomination forms in your Black Press community newspapers, or call 250-381-3484 for more information. The deadline is noon, July 25. jblyth@telus.net.

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WESCOM MEDI-LAND SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING June 25, 2012, 1pm. The Priory- Adult Day Centre, 567 Goldstream Ave. Everyone Welcome!

FOUND NEAR Cook St Village TINY album with pictures of oriental baby.

Call (250)382-9734.

FOUND: SET of keys with Volvo remote Wed., 8 June at Esquimalt Lagoon. 250-381-8393 LOST: BRIGHT pink cloth envelope-style glasses case and polyester scarf, white with colourful ďŹ&#x201A;owers, sentimental. call (250)388-0557.

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HELP WANTED Emergency Road Service Drivers Totem Towing is looking for drivers for Victoria. Must have knowledge of Victoria, good driving record, mechanical knowledge and customer relation skills. No towing experience reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Shift work with potential of $40,000+/yr. BeneďŹ ts after 6 months.

Please apply in person with drivers abstract at 3333 Tennyson.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: DENTISTRY; Adult partial plate/steel reinforcement- Lower ½ denture with 4 molars- Expensive and new Found in Oak Bay in June.

Call Reni 250-656-6747

DRIVERS WANTED:

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Boom man â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktender â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘ Chasers â&#x20AC;˘ A-frame Operator Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ronald Walker Cripps, deceased, who died on August 31, 2011, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executrix, before the 31st day of July, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice.

Rachel Cripps, Executrix, 714 Skyview Place, Victoria, BC V9B 6G5 WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1C3XY66R2LD767351 Owner A. Jowsey 2001 HYUNDIA ELANTRA KMHDM45001U181566 Owner A. King Will be sold on June 22, 2012. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Send resume: fax 250-949-9230 or email kkelec@cablerocket.com.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview.

HELP WANTED FOOD & OTHER PRODUCT IN-STORE SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in Thrifty, Quality Foods, Safeway, Save On Foods, London Drugs and more!

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Creative Services Graphic Designer - Full Time The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production department.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LEGALS

HELP WANTED

AVON SALE- Curling rink, 1952 Quadra St., Sat & Sun., 10-4pm. For more info please call 250-386-0070.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajoke publications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want.

Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Due to high sales volumes Arbutus RV is looking to add the following team members at our Sidney Location SERVICE SUPERVISOR This is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands onâ&#x20AC;? position and the ideal person will have experience in all areas of RV Service, Repair and Installations as well the ability to provide training and guidance to the Service Team.

Strong PC skills are also an asset.

SERVICE WRITER COUNTER PERSON If you are enthusiastic, energetic, love meeting people, have strong PC skills and a career in a growing RV Parts & Service department excites you please submit your resume.

RV SALES LOT DRIVER As a lot person/driver, you will hold a valid Class 5 licence. You will pride yourself on the delivery and presentation of each RV on our lot. Bring your enthusiasm, excellent work ethic and reliability!

RV SERVICE TECHNICIAN If you are an RV technician and/or an apprentice working towards certiďŹ cation with a carpentry/ mechanical/electrical/plumbing background and are looking for year-round employment with a company that recognizes your talents, contact Arbutus RV. We will offer training to the proven performers.

We offer employee beneďŹ ts with Extended Medical/Dental and an RRSP program along with above average wages.

If being a member of a successful team is part of your future, please submit your rĂŠsumĂŠ via e-mail to kdigness@arbutusrv.ca

This full time position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS3: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Monday, June 25, 2012 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence.

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, June 15, 2012 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

FUEL/FIREWOOD

OPEN HOUSE

APARTMENT/CONDO

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

AUTO SERVICES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CARE ATTENDANT RCA Certificate and/or home care experience. Entry level. Live out. Must be free to travel.

Ref’s required. 778-410-5088

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

LOCATED AT Saratoga Beach, 2665 sq. ft. 4 bedroom two story home located on a level, landscaped lot close to shopping, beach, marina and golfing. Open concept with vaulted ceilings in the great room. New maple kitchen with granite sink and 9 ft. pantry.

Main floor laundry, media room/family room downstairs with space for storage and workshop. Built in vac & sprinkler systems. This is an excellent family home or retirement home. A true Vancouver Island gem. Open house June 16 & 17 th. 1-3 pm. To view 250-337-1817 or 250-8978610

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Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $15,750. (250) 748-3539

CARS

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

TRADES, TECHNICAL BLASTER WITH WCB Certificate for remote Mining Camp in the interior. 15 day contract.

Ref’s required. 778-410-5088

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FATHER’S DAY Sale on Tools & Hdwe; Leather Sofa w/Brass Nail-Heads $249.; Mattress, B/Spr sets $99.; 5pc Dinette $99.; Bookcases $49.; No HST Sale Prices ! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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LIFT CHAIR Brown, bonded leather, near new. $750.

Excellent value. Moving!

(250)478-5205.

HIGHLANDS1 bdrm cottage, W/D. N/P. Available now. $670. Call (250)474-0142.

MODULAR HOMES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE COWICHAN BAY-Oceanfront, $425,000. The Cowichan Bay Stilt Homes are rarely offered for sale and this one is absolutely charming. 3 bdrm, updated interior, 5 appls, large deck & priv dock. Perfect for vacation style at home living or just a weekend getaway. Ben at 250-732-1710 to view.

CALL: 250-727-8437

Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.

APARTMENT/CONDO

OLD RADIO, works, $20. 3’ punching bag $10.Chesterfield great cond.$69. 250-544-4933 RATTAN COUCH- 3 cushions, blue floral, $95.

Call (250)721-9271.

SHEEP SKIN seat covers (bucket seats), still in boxes, $70 for pair. (250)721-0308.

SMALL ANTIQUE oak rocker, excellent condition, $99, obo.

Call 250-658-8743.

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

VIC WEST/ESQUIMALT, single family, 2-3 bdrms, 2 bath, flower beds/vegetable garden, mostly fenced yard, RV parking, side patio. Open House Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 1pm3pm. (Please call 778-4300872 for more info).

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

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Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

SUITES, LOWER SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style, original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sq ft on main flr, 3 stories. $389,900. Call (250)716-9340.

MARINE

TILLICUM MALL. Furnished Rm in apt. bus route. NS/NP. $550 inclusive. 250-893-8727.

RENTALS

1930’s STEAMER trunk $43.

Large dog cage with pillow $37. (778)426-4449.

2002 MONTANA Extended van - seats 8. Automatic, A/C, roof rack, CD, good tires. Well maintained. 194,300 km. No parking, so must sell. $2,700. obo. Pls call 778-679-2044.

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

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

WANTED: COMPUTER desk (small size or corner style).

Please call 250-514-6688.

TRUCKS & VANS

858-5865

SOOKE: COMPLETELY reno’d family home at 6740 Eustace, 2500 sqft, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, great location, fully fenced ½ acre lot, $1900 Min 1yr lease, NS/NP Proline Management Ltd. Bryan Johns, 250-475-6440 Ext. 156

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 4210 QUADRA 3250 sq.ft. 5-bdrm, 3 bath. Private, well-kept yard. Lot size 11,000 sq.ft. Must be seen! $619,000. (250)479-1194.

(250)658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

FREE Tow away

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

This beautiful 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has been well maintained. With only 135,000 KM on an economical and spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission which will do the shifting for you or let you shift yourself for a sportier driving exp. Boasting a well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer, this SUV cannot be missed! $16,500

For scrap vehicle

HOMES FOR RENT

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

FRIENDLY FRANK

2001 Nissan Sentra Automatic, Well Maintained, Clean 111,000 km $5250.000 250-999-3467 harlaeve@shaw.ca

$50-$1000 CASH

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

REAL ESTATE

FREE: 5’ wide china cabinet, cream colored. Call (250)6529912.

1963 FORD T-Bird, 90% restored, new paint and upholstery, original miles (32,665), needs TLC. For more information call Jake (250)474-2249.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

SIDNEY AREA, s x s Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, rec room, sundeck, 4 appls, ocean views, $1550. (250)656-5430.

WANTED: DUMBBELL Weights for working out.

Please call 250-514-6688.

FREE ITEMS

1960 ENGLISH Morris Minnor Conv. Must sell, new top, tires, rear seal, top end, carpets, etc. (Penticton, BC). Was $10,000, now asking $8000 obo. Call 250-490-4150.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SPORTING GOODS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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

COTTAGES

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

WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

250-885-1427

Fraser Tolmie Apts1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

APPLIANCES

all conditions in all locations

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in

COOK STREET VILLAGE Captain Cook Apartments 1025 Sutlej Street • Bachelor sunny with balcony $750.

• 1 Bdrm sunny with balcony $875.

• 2 Bdrm corner suite with a wrap-around balcony, $1350.

Security Building Rent includes Heat & H/W, NOT INCLUDED Cable & Personal Hydro.

Sorry NO Pets!

1 Year Lease Call (250) 595-5634 COOK ST Village area.

1bdrm, hardwood floors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-383-1491 MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

BRENTWOOD Bachelor quiet, priv entr, central area. NS/NP. $600 incl. 250-652-6680 eve’s.

COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $720 inclds utils & wifi. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. June 1. Refs. 250-294-5516.

Garage Sales

ESQUIMALT, LARGE, bright, 1000 sq ft, reno’d 2 bdrm, in suite laundry, prkg, gas F/P, N/S, small pet neg, $1085 + shared utils. (250)514-9892.

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MAPLEWOOD AREA- New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished.

Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Very quiet. $795./mo.

NS/NP. Call (250)383-3425.

MAYFAIR AREA, 1 bdrm main floor, close to bus & shopping. $900, all inclusive.

July. 1. NS/NP. 250-380-2741.

AUTO FINANCING

SIDNEY- BRIGHT 1 bdrm+ den above ground suite, new carpet, priv patio, all inclusive but cable/internet.

NP/NS. $950/mo. Call 250-880-1414.

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

SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, 1300 sqft, avail Jul. 1st. $1350/mo. Call (250)652-3283.

ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. Avail now. $650. N/S.(250)884-6790 SIDNEY, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/P, $1200 mo + utils, avail now.

250-896-9944, 250-655-1656 (Evenings and ask for Chris).

SIDNEY: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, util’s incld’d, N/S, $1600. July 1. (778)426-4262

GARAGE SALES

1-800-910-6402

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Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

AUTO SERVICES

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.

KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road.

(250)883-0490.

GARAGE SALES

COLWOOD PILGRIM United Church 3319 Painter Rd. Multi-family tailgate sale. Sat, June 16, 9am-noon. Refreshments avail. Lots of books!!!

GARAGE SALE: June 16, 2012 9am - 2pm (corner Tillicum & Carey Roads) ROYAL OAK Multi-Family Garage Sale. Saturday June 16, 9am-3pm. 4560 West Saanich Road.

STRAWBERRY VALE, 1209 Altamont Crt, Sat, June 16, 9am-1:30pm. Lots of sporting goods, tools, kids stuff & more.

VIEW ROYAL: 15 Kaleigh Lane (Near 6 Mile), Sat., June 16, 9-2pm. Something for everyone.

INVITE THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD to your garage sale with a classified ad Call 250-388-3535 www.bcclassified.com

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Friday, June 15, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM

SERVICE DIRECTORY

NEWS GAZETTE

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055.

Petrucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drywall.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

CertiďŹ ed General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

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CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estate organizing, events, parties, ofďŹ ce cleaning. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

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Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gemini Bathsâ&#x20AC;? Plumb, Elec.

Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

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Call Les (250)858-0903.

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Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

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FURNITURE REFINISHING

GARDENING 10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance.

Master gardeners.

John or Louise (250)891-8677 250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden?

Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB. ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiďŹ ed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com AURICLE LAWNS- Superior lawn care-gardens, hedges & fert-weed mgmt. 882-3129

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MOVING & STORAGE

PRESSURE WASHING

MALTA MOVING. Serving Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and the Mainland.

BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

217-9580 ENIGMA PAINTING Renos, commercial, residential Professional Friendly Service.

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

RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp.

New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens.

Senior discounts.

Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A&R ROOFING Ltd. Residential & Commercial. New & rerooďŹ ng expert. Torch-on, cedar shakes, roof repairs, gutter cleaning. WCB covered. Free estimates. Mike 250-516-3944

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BLAINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

STEREO/TV/DVD

INSULATION

COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383.

MALTA WOOL-BLOWN insulation/ Spray foam application.

(250)388-0278. BBB member.

ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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250-889-5794.

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss.

Free no obligation estimates.

CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality is our Guaranteeâ&#x20AC;?. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

WEEDING, PRUNING, hedges, hauling, etc. $25/hr, free est. Senior Discounts. Call Steve (250)727-0481.

HAULING & 250-889-5794.

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ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543.

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PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

HANDYPERSONS

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINTING

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs.

250-920-8463.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193.

QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779.

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

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Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

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BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071 YOUNG SENIOR Handyman.

Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

HAULING AND SALVAGE #1 JUNK Removal & Hauling.

Small Renos. Moving/Packing.

Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335.

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STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooďŹ ng. Bob, 250-642-5178.

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

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

BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. 25 yrs.

Cell 250-884-7066, 381-7127.

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Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, June 15, 2012

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

This Weekend’s

OPENHOUSES

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com

66 Wellington Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd Patrick Skillings 250 382-8838

pg. 14

Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

309-405 Quebec, $420,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

1275 Dominion, $449,000

2213 Windsor, $849,000

778 Patrick, $769,900

820 Kincaid Pl., $599,900

Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Irina Lobatcheva, 250-391-1893

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Wayne Garner 250 881-8111

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

pg. 17

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Sophia Briggs, 250-418-5569 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333 pg. 32

pg. 41

pg. 18

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100

pg. 1

111-909 Pembroke, $215,000 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 6

210-1061 Fort, $189,900 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

pg. 10

1007-751 Fairfield, $339,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jordan Thome, 250-477-5353

pg. 11

3093 Washington, $729,000 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

pg. 15

Saturday 9:30-11:30 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136

pg. 16

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

pg. 14

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Frank Chan 250 477-7291

pg. 14

pg. 13

pg. 15

pg. 15

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

pg. 17

pg. 30

pg. 14

Sunday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

pg. 19

pg. 22

pg. 21

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

pg. 41

pg. 5

pg. 20

934 Craigflower, $379,000

pg. 23

pg. 12

pg. 13

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

pg. 9

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 23

110-1505 Church Ave, $227,900 Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 6

Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

pg. 21

308-899 Darwin, $286,900 pg. 23

3713 Pointer Pl Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

4473 Cottontree Lane, $789,000

1170 Sunnygrove, $735,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333

pg. 22

948 Walema, $649,000

1756 Midgard, $619,000

663 Lampson, $475,000

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

407-1009 McKenzie, $229,000

201-940 Inverness Rd, $294,500 pg. 19

pg. 17

101-1110 Willow St, $419,900

44 Demos, $405,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Elfie Jeeves 250 477-7291

pg. 1

pg. 24

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

1919 Waterloo, $1,198,000

4039 Hopesmore, $739,900

pg. 13

pg. 12

pg. 24

1600 Derby, $674,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

pg. 23

1552 Oak Crest

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

733A Humboldt Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333

Saturday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Tony Elwell, 250-384-8124

pg. 24

4-1880 Laval Ave, $559,900 pg. 24

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Erik Rapatz, 250-686-3182

pg. 21

5-915 Glen Vale Rd

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Dave McMillan, 250-888-9858

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 14

pg. 20

pg. 17

1370 Craigflower, $428,000 pg. 41

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 3

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

pg. 36

pg. 18

1035 Thistlewood Dr, $685,000 pg. 16

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Scott Munro 250 477-5353

pg. 13

Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

pg. 12

pg. 36

pg. 20

Saturday 2-3:30 Newport Realty Rick Allen, 250-385-2033

pg. 23

1178 Woodheath pg. 32

20-1473 Garnet Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Alfred Ho, 250-888-6150

4694 Lochside, $695,000

4032 Malton, $1,150,000

1366 Craigflower, 538,000 Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

2-909 Carolwood, $599,000

204-1121 Esquimalt, $229,900

2527 Nottingham, $969,000 Friday 10-12 Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

3470 Bonair, $1,649,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

pg. 36

3995 Hopesmore, $629,900 pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

pg. 24

pg. 37 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

2520 Cadboro Bay, $649,000 pg. 14

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

103-156 St Lawrence, $349,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Carol Crabb 250 477-7291

407-5332 Sayward Hill, $780,000

1326 Lyall St, $499,900 pg. 18

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

pg. 9

101-75 Songhees, $698,000

pg. 20

pg. 12

pg. 10

1590 Howroyd, $585,000

2112 Pentland, $950,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

pg. 18

813 Summerwood, $1,079,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 24

4030/4040 Borden St, $239,900 pg. 21

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 33

pg. 8

165 Songhees, $750,000

1654 Hollywood, $875,000

Saturday 2-5 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250 380-6683

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528

pg. 19

81 Lekwammen, $265,000

1073 Oliver, $799,000

631 Avalon

407-380 Waterfront, $428,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nancy Di Castri, 250-744-3301

205-2125 Oak Bay, $349,900

Saturday 11-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

3-828 Rupert Terrace

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

1413 Camosun St, $439,900

pg. 41

3922 Quadra, $425,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gladys Walsh 250-384-8124

pg. 23

3456 Carter Dr, $759,000

774 Patrick, $749,000

34 Carly Lane, $639,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

1149 Hampshire, $999,500

2959 Irma St, $569,900

1003-708 Burdett, $389,000

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 13

Saturday 2:30-4:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301

pg. 41

404-1145 Hilda St, $289,900

2250 Cooperidge, $498,500

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

6-444 Michigan St, $399,000

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

3364 Sewell, $689,500

401-920 Park Blvd, $499,000

pg. 19

103-689 Bay

C-113 Superior, $489,500

1152 Chapman

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

123 Howe St, $998,000

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Tony Joe, 250-370-7788

1005-225 Belleville

1494 Fairfield, $309,900

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

pg. 6

pg. 43

5-15 Helmcken, $499,900

103-25 Government, $274,900

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

Sunday 11-1 Newport Realty Kim Emerson, 250-385-2033

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

2-1120 Pembroke, $414,900

408-1012 Collinson St, $284,000

105-1039 Linden Ave, $284,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-592-4422

pg. 6

pg. 23

1027 Thistlewood, $764,900

35-1498 Admirals Rd, $174,500 pg. 15

1709 Fernwood Rd, $399,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

142 South Turner St, $696,700

Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

103-1527 Cold Harbour Rd, $269,900

Saturday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

403-2520 Wark St, $269,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Steve Alford, 250-477-7291

607 Wilson, $399,900 pg. 15

125 St Giles, $549,900 pg. 17

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663

2358 Scott St, $415,000 pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

pg. 23

4379 Elnido, $658,500

4202-2829 Arbutus Rd pg. 8

1050 Pentrelew, $668,000 Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

pg. 36

pg. 19

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Clifton Mak, 250 479-3333

404-104 Dallas Rd, $419,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-213-3980

306-75 Songhees, $750,000

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

pg. 1

Saturday 12:30-2 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

pg. 23

933 Boulderwood, $1,099,000

3051 Oakdowne, $729,000

pg. 16

1161 Finlayson, $438,000 Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 41

202-330 Waterfront, $545,000

301-380 Waterfront, $529,900 pg. 33

edition of

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-213-3980

637 Cornwall, $614,900

733A Humboldt

June 14-20

807-66 Songhees Rd, $629,900

107-75 Songhees, $798,000 pg. 11

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1035 Sutlej, $479,000

107-932 Johnson, $219,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

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Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

4273 Houlihan, $1,148,888

895 Falkland Rd, $689,900 pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

pg. 19

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 22

3909 Lexington, $639,000

203-1642 McKenzie, $384,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882

pg. 41

pg. 22

pg. 15

538 Langford St, $349,900

3380 Upper Terr, $1,898,000

2080 Pauls, $749,000

2018 Casa Marcia, $629,000

3648 Doncaster, $939,000

Saturday noon - 1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Gray Rothnie, 250-477-1000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

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pg. 43

pg. 36

pg. 21

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20-1286 Tolmie, $599,900

15-4583 Wilkinson, $499,900

8520 Ballenos, $799,000

119-2733 Peatt Rd, $339,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 32

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray, 250 477-1100

pg. 21

Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Shirin Purewal 250 382-8838

672 Redington, $445,500 333-2245 James White, $244,900 pg. 24

Saturday 12-2 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997

pg. 40

pg. 21

5940 Old West Saanich, $779,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033

3437 Maplewood, $579,900 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

pg. 36

pg. 25

pg. 11

pg. 41

673 Lambie, $535,000 Sunday 1-2:45 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124

pg. 26

Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 36

6101 Wallace, $1,099,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

pg. 40

3317 Rolston, $499,900 Sunday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124

5709 Wallace, $737,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

pg. 26

2828 Inlet, $492,000 Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 28

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 37

pg. 27

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Chuck Meagher 250 477-1100

pg. 12

Tuesday-Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Paul King, 250-384-8124

2742 Whitehead Pl, $349,900

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

301-6880 Wallace, $549,900 pg. 37

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 11

2365 Amelia, $569,000 pg. 28

10-9901 Third St, $799,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

pg. 27

8564 Moxon, $639,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Elfie Jeeves 250 477-7291

102-2380 Brethour Ave, $349,000 Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114

3217 Mallow Crt, $389,000

pg. 28

9637 Second St, $549,900

Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

Sunday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Don Burnham, 250-516-1510

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

2139-2600 Ferguson, $289,000

8171 Rae-Leigh, $1,199,000

584 Kingsview, $488,888

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

pg. 37

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301

pg. 2

pg. 37

pg. 40

Saturday 2-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Brad Forrest, 250-474-4800

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Hans Hegen, 250-858-0424

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947

pg. 43

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Doug Munro 250 744-3301

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

pg. 29

pg. 30

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Kami Norman, 250-477-5353

1001 Wild Ridge Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

pg. 36

1006 Isabell, $459,000 Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Bola 857-0178

pg. 12

pg. 28

pg. 36

313-938 Dunford, $299,000 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Stevie K, 250 480-3000

pg. 11

pg. 30

593 Latoria, $285,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 31

pg. 12

pg. 44

3416 Turnstone, $439,900

3128 Antrobus Cres, $549,000

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. Alison Stoodley, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group Seafair Realty Allan McDowell 604-240-8586

pg. 29

303-2850 Aldwynd, $479,900 pg. 36

Tues to Fri 1-3 & Sat & Sun 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Pat Guiney, 250 391-6400

pg. 5

2133 Pan Dion, $629,000

608 Fairway Ave, $249,900 pg. 31

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

pg. 6

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen, 250-744-3301

pg. 31

1622 Millstream, $799,900 pg. 30

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 44

678 Augusta, $489,900

Piper Meadows - Whitney Rd pg. 43

304-2850 Aldwynd, $459,000

2386 Setchfield Ave, $549,786

Tues to Fri 1-3 & Sat & Sun 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Pat Guiney, 250 391-6400

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 6

714 Timberglen

662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900

974 Moss Ridge, $624,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jacqueline Baker, 250-384-8124

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

10522 Lyme Grove, $1,195,000

pg. 28

pg. 36

1616 Millstream, $799,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

pg. 27

pg. 20

471 Phelps Ave, $469,900 pg. 28

694 Donovan, $409,900

188 Obed Ave, $569,000 pg. 24

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

681 Donovan, $439,800 pg. 3

411-866 Brock, $360,000

2570 Wentwich Rd., $529,900 pg. 27

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

464 Terrahue, $559,000

973 Tayberry, $419,900 pg. 27

15-2070 Amelia Ave, $224,500 Sunday 2-4 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291

pg. 27

pg. 28

2458 Prospector, $559,000 Saturday 1:30-3 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-882-3333

pg. 2

304-611 Brookside, $189,000 pg. 13

pg. 29

915 Forshaw, $370,000

549 Delora Dr, $579,000

3358 Happy Valley Rd, $479,900

Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty John Byrne, 250-479-3333

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Brad Forrest, 250-474-4800

2586 Legacy Ridge, $539,900

Saturday 12-2 Cornerstone Properties Ltd Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136

8558 Tribune, $699,900 pg. 36

pg. 10

3058 Glenmanor, $499,900

506 Lands End Rd, $1,199,000

pg. 6

1590 Neild, $1,349,000

607 Hammond Crt, $469,000

608 Fairway Ave

1110-6880 Wallace Dr, $709,900 pg. 26

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124

308-1959 Polo Park, $209,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

2879 Inez, $579,000

pg. 26

1511 Oceanspray Dr, $789,000 Saturday 2-4 Sparling Real Estate Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

9-520 Marsett, $577,000

pg. 31

B-3295 Haida, $319,900 pg. 27

313-10459 Resthaven, $379,000

7161 West Saanich

Saturday 2-4 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

409-4536 Viewmont, $269,000

Saturday 10-12 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

1285 Goldstream, $599,999

393 Longworth, $869,900

302-611 Brookside, $399,000 Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

7-7509 Central Saanich Rd, $164,900

Sunday 12-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

204-2360 James White, $249,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

pg. 26

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353

8069 Thomson, $874,900

Thursday - Monday 3-5 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mark Rice, 250 588-2339

Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-882-3333

pg. 31

3735 Doncaster, $699,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

pg. 37

618 Baxter, $479,500

1892 Leyns Rd, $868,000 Saturday 11-1 & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray, 250-477-1100

pg. 32

3877 Holland, $1,179,000

5304-2829 Arbutus, $729,000

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pg. 31

Park Place (off Cowichan Bay) pg. 30

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

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B.C. drivers tested for alcohol, drugs

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Roadside surveys are set to begin around B.C. this month to continue a research project that tests for marijuana, cocaine and other drugs as well as alcohol use by drivers.

The B.C. government is spending up to $250,000 for the seventh survey of its kind in the province, part of a national program run by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Previous surveys have shown that in random samples, about 10 per cent of drivers test positive for alcohol and seven to eight per cent have a detectable level of drugs in their systems.

The roadside surveys are supervised by police and use hand-held breathalyzers, but they are for information only and won’t result in charges or suspensions. Drivers are asked to voluntarily and confidentially answer questions, provide a breath sample and also a saliva sample using a plastic stick with an absorbent pad on the end. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Strawberries and tea on Saturday Crafts, baked goods and, in particular, strawberry shortcake will be the highlight of a, hopefully, sunny Saturday at the Strawberry Tea and Craft Fair at Colwood’s Church of the Advent.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 250-4743031.

Motorcycle safety featured The Vancouver Island Safety Council hosts an open house tomorrow (June 16) at the Camosun College Interurban campus rear parking lot.

Motorcycles are a key focus for the event, with a showand-shine and skilltesting course for motorbike riders on tap.

The free event goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ROAD TO LONDON

Olympic facts Nearly 9 million tickets sold The 2012 Summer Olympic Games by the numbers: • 26 sports, 39 disciplines • 34 venues • 8.8 million tickets • 10,490 athletes • 302 medal events • 21,000 media and broadcasters • 19 competition days • 2,961 technical officials • 5,770 team officials • 5,000 antidoping samples

Medics ready to help out The Games will include 375 doctors, 150 nurses, 200,000 pairs of gloves and 150,000 condoms.

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Rowing team feeling the heat Rebuilt men’s eight team tasked with defending Olympic gold Story by TRAVIS PATERSON

M

alcolm Howard smears refried beans down the gulley of a whole wheat tortilla then piles on a stringy clump of scrambled eggs and adds a little salsa.

It’s the diet of an Olympian: protein and carbohydrates.

“This is courtesy of Own the Podium (program) – making sure we get proper post-workout nutrition as soon as we finish our early session,” said the 29-year-old Victoria resident.

He would know. Howard graduated from Harvard University with a biology major and is in the application process for medical school.

It’s the beginning of the end of his current tenure with Rowing Canada, which dates back to 2003.

“I’ll study somewhere in Canada, that’s all I know.”

In the meantime, Howard is chasing down a second Olympic gold medal in the men’s heavyweight eight. Only Howard, Andrew Byrnes (Toronto) and Brian Price (Belleville) remain from the gold-medal winning crew at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

“During that campaign (leading to Beijing) I was very fortunate to have older guys around,” Howard said. “It’s important to have a guy who can teach the younger guys.”

New to the boat are five rowers from Ontario: Will Crothers, Jeremiah Brown, Conlin McCabe, Rob Gibson and Doug Csima, and University of Victoria student Gabe Bergen, from 108 Mile House, whose dad also rowed for Canada.

“It’s impossible to compare this team to 2008,” Howard said.

In Beijing in 2008, Germany was the favourite, and though Howard’s

Travis Paterson/News staff

Coxswain Brian Price and the Canadian men’s heavyweight eight rowing team of Will Crothers, Jeremiah Brown, Andrew Byrnes, Malcolm Howard, Kevin Light (subbing for Conlin McCabe), Rob Gibson, Doug Csima and Gabe Bergen. The team hopes to repeat as Olympic champions this summer. crew was highly rated, the crew didn’t face the same pressures it will in London.

There was some dissension after the men’s eight settled for bronze at the recent World Rowing Cup in Switzerland. The eight set a worldrecord time in the preliminary heat, but finished third behind Germany and Great Britain in the final.

Howard dismisses any conclusions drawn at this point.

“We showed at the World Rowing Cup that we’re a good team.

We’ve got the potential speed, and definitely are powerful enough; we just have to put it together on race day.”

Price, the team’s coxswain, has lived full-time in Victoria since

2007. He has a wife, two kids and a mortgage here, but still refers to Howard as the only true local from the men’s eight crew.

“When you don’t win, you start to pick things apart. I think it’s good for us to get back to Victoria and get back to our training and focus on the Olympics,” Price said. sports@vicnews.com

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“If people can solve the transportation issue, I think they can survive many years.”

However, for residents living near Ma Miller’s, the idea of exotic dancers in their neighbourhood has left them shaking their heads.

“As far as strippers go, it’s just the wrong place,” said Terry Harkins, a longtime resident of the area and a former employee at the pub. “It’s the valley.

It’s a lot of families ■ Ma Miller’s claims and they’re all really to have B.C.’s oldest friendly.” continuous liquor Another neighbour, licence. Located on who asked that his the site of the original name be withheld, Goldstream Hotel, the said the pub’s manoriginal establishment agement has alienopened in 1864. ated locals who were Destroyed by fire in once the main clien1873, the hotel got tele. its current name when “It used to be a Mary “Ma” Miller quiet place. We all managed the business went there for a drink after her husband died in the afternoon,” in a car crash on the said the 74-year-old, Malahat in 1915. noting the pub seems Another fire destroyed to be aiming for a the hotel in 1923, and younger crowd lookit was rebuilt as a beer ing for a party. “I don’t parlour. think many people - mamillers.ca are impressed.”

For his part, Stephenson said he can’t continue to lose money just to please the locals.

“When I took it over, it was an old dumpy bar,” he said. “I put a bunch of money into it and then the drink driving laws came in and from there (business) just dried up.”

He said he tried to focus on people within walking distance and he even offers a shuttle to provide a safe ride to patrons from as far away as View Royal.

But the bus has been underutilized and the locals who did patronize the bar simply didn’t spend enough.

“They can keep doing what they’ve been doing for the past year and keep driving by it,” a defiant Stephenson said. “Basically the community is going to have to get used to it. I gave them an opportunity to support my business and they did not.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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