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Top handlers expected in Metchosin for the 20th annual sheep dog trials this weekend. Page A10
Despite being legally blind, Langford driver won dozens of trophies at Western Speedway. Page A3
Friday, July 20, 2012
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Playground for speeding tickets Langford’s long-range plan includes closing highway exit onto Goldstream Avenue
Festival turns 10 Charla Huber News staff
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West Shore RCMP officers were out last Thursday (July 12) enforcing an often ignored playground zone near Shelby Place and Goldstream Avenue. “This is a real hot spot,” said Cst. Tad Narraway frustrated that nearly every car who passed him and his speed gun was going faster than the posted limit. One car was even travelling 67 kilometres per hour in the 30km/h zone. “People just aren’t paying attention,” Narraway said. “We aren’t hiding this enforcement.” As the speeding cars approach the officers on the shoulder of the road, many don’t even slow down for portable speed bumps deployed by police. In one hour at the problematic stretch of road, the RCMP handed out 20 tickets, while letting a few people go with warnings. As the RCMP were stopping drivers, a few residents of the quiet Langford neighbourhood approached the officers to thank them for addressing their concerns. “I would like to see the whole area off the highway a 30km/h zone. It’s a huge safety issue,” said long-time resident Greg Craven, adding he’s more than frustrated with people speeding through his neighbourbood. He’s also concerned with large trucks, including loaded logging trucks, that use Goldstream Avenue as a short cut to get to the truck route. “It’s out of control,” said Craven, who says he has signed community petitions and attended council meetings on the matter over the years. “This is a high flow area with young families. It’s also a bit of a blind spot.” Most of the traffic speeding through the area at the north end of Goldstream Avenue is travelling south after exiting off the Trans Canada Highway. The City of Langford will be blocking off the entrance to Goldstream Avenue when the Leigh Road interchange is up and running. Charla Huber/News staff RCMP will continue to enforce speeding in West Shore RCMP Cst. Tad Narrarway watches for speeders in the playground the community as long as it is an issue. zone at Goldstream Avenue and Shelby Place in Langford. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
It’s time again for the annual party that is Langford Days. This Saturday, July 21, marks the 10th anniversary of Langford Days, which is now sponsored by Westhills. The day begins with a pancake breakfast, from 8 to 10 a.m., at the West Shore RCMP detachment. All money raised from the breakfast will go towards Tour de Rock. One of the highlights is the parade, which begins at 10 a.m. from City Centre Park on Langford Parkway. The parade travels along Jacklin Road, Goldstream Avenue and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway before finishing on Station Avenue. City Centre Park is hosting a slew of festivities for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibits include a blacksmith and an ice carver, as well as other family oriented entertainment. A free children’s train will run in the parking lot, and a Segway track will be set up for anyone who wants to give the personal transports a try, also for free. All of the park’s usual attractions will be open. Regular admission rates apply. In conjunction with Langford Days, a children’s fishing derby is planned. Any freshwater fish caught in the region that day can be brought down to City Centre Park for an official weigh-in by 4 p.m. “They can be caught in any lake,” said Gerry St. Cyr, facility operator at city centre. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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