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Urgent plea As back-to-school time draws near, the food bank’s shelves are frighteningly barren Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Sidney Lions food bank is sending out an urgent plea as halfway through the month of August, they’ve found their shelves close to empty.

“We’ve never, ever been so low on food,” said food bank administrator Bev Elder. “We’re at the point now where we have no cereal and no canned soup.

Those are things we’ve never run out of before.”

Elder is concerned that with September nearing there will be a severe lack of school-oriented foods like juice boxes and snack items.

“I’m worried that going into September we’ll have to turn people away because we won’t have the things they need for their kids’ lunches,” she said.

“We really need any kind of school snacks and drinks and even school supplies, but we will take anything at this point.”

According to Elder the food bank serves 1,100 Peninsula-based clients a month, 39 per cent of whom are children under 16.

“Having items for school lunches is essential for us and right now we wouldn’t be able to provide that.”

The food bank also assists many of the community’s in-school breakfast programs, something which past Sidney elementary school principal (and incoming principal at North Saanich middle school come September) Kal Russell says is an essential service the schools provide to students and families.

“Every day we had breakfast out for kids who need it, that way if they come to school hungry we’re always able to take care of them,” he explained.

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Saanich Peninsula Piranhas division 1 200 metre freestyle and medley relay regional gold medallists, left to right, Kaysha Bikadi, Ava Carius, Vienna Wakefield and Sierra Edwards. The young team not only took regional gold, but also beat the regional 200 m freestyle record by three seconds.

Pack of Piranhas eyes more medals Swimmers compete in championships in Nanaimo this week Devon MacKenzie News staff

Twenty-seven local swimmers from the Saanich Peninsula Piranhas are off to the B.C. Summer Swimming Association Provincials this weekend.

The swimmers competed at the Vancouver Island regional meet Aug. 4-5 in Courtenay and out of 32 swimmers from the Piranhas who participated in the heats, 27 of them are headed to

Nanaimo for provincials.

“I’m hoping to get the backstoke provincial record and hopefully a medal,” said Phil Vellacott, 13. “When I was up at regionals two weeks ago I broke the regional record in 100 [metre] backstroke, 100 freestyle and 50 freestyle, so I hope I can do it in Nanaimo.”

The records Vellacott broke at the regional meet dated back to the ’80s.

Also heading to Nanaimo with recordbreaking times is a young relay team, including Sidney swimmer Vienna Wakefield, 7.

“I’m really excited to swim in my relay,” Vienna said. “I swim with three other girls in freestyle and I’m hoping we get first place. If we get first, we get

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Vienna and her teammates Sierra Edwards, Kaysha Bikadi and Ava Carius came first at the regional meet in Courtenay and also broke the regional record.

“In her division they won two relays, the 200 freestyle relay and the 200 medley relay,” said Vienna’s mother Stephanie. “The freestyle relay is where they broke the regional meet record by three seconds so that was really exciting for them.”

The B.C. Summer Swimming Association Provincials began Monday, Aug. 13 and wind up on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. sports@peninsulanewsreview.com

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UVic on path toward fall strike Labour board to rule on essential services after negotiations fail Kyle Slavin News staff

University of Victoria students may be greeted by picketing support staff when classes return in early September.

Last month, mediation on essential service levels between two unions – CUPE 917 and 951 – and the university failed.

Three days of hearings (Aug. 21, 22 and 24) have been set for both parties to plead their cases to the Labour Relations Board before it adjudicates essential services and staffing levels. “[UVic] came with a long list of jobs they deemed essential,” said Doug Sprenger, president of CUPE 917. “I can’t be specific.

Let’s just say our list “It appears of [essential jobs] was short and their the plan is to be list was long.” implemented for Kane Kilbey, associate the 2012-13 school UVic’s vice-president of year. What is not human resources, clear is exactly how said in a July 20 notice posted many jobs are at online: “It continues to be the universistake.” ty’s desire to reach – CUPE B.C. a negotiated settlepress release ment at the earliest possible opportunity. We remain hopeful that this can be achieved without a major disruption.”

The two CUPE unions, which represent some 1,500 non-teaching jobs such as tradespeople, food service staff, child care workers, and office and library staff, are negotiating in concert with one another.

They have both been without contracts since March 31, 2010.

Students won’t face disruptions in the classroom, but could find limited cafeteria or library services, depending on essential services levels set by the board.

Sprenger said they want to respect students’ education as much as possible, but noted they’ll be providing information to students in September on what to do when faced with a picket line.

“We think that students returning to the University of Victoria have a very strong interest in getting this labour dispute Feel good. Feel better.

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University of Victoria paint shop employees Len Ashmore, left, and Rob Barton repaint crosswalk lines on Ring Road as they get the campus ready for the new school year. Unions representing UVic employees remain far apart from UVic management and can’t come to an agreement on essential service levels, let alone a contract. resolved and feel it’s an important time to resolve it,” Sprenger said.

“It’s a time when all eyes are on the university and students anyway, regardless of any disruptions.”

Loree Wilcox, CUPE national servicing rep, told Black Press last month the unions and UVic were “too far apart” for any negotiation progress to be made.

According to CUPE, there remain nine areas of dispute between the union and the employer, including job security, benefits and inflation protection.

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CUPE said the province’s administrative service delivery transformation project could mean privatization of union jobs at post-secondary institutions.

“It appears the plan is to be implemented for the 2012-13 school year. What is not clear is exactly how many jobs are at stake,” the press release reads.

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Jim Parker Publisher Erin Cardone Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.peninsulanewsreview.com

OUR VIEW

It’s about time for online voting During Canadian federal, provincial and municipal elections, the number of ways to cast a vote is slim. You can show up to your polling station on election day, vote at advanced polls, or with special permission, mail in your ballot.

Voting in the vast majority of places in Canada has resolutely remained stuck in the past – ticking a ballot with a pencil. Technological advances have been confined largely to optical counting devices. A few municipalities have flirted with touch screen voting machines and telephone voting for municipal elections.

Last week, B.C. became the latest government to announce it will examine if voting options should be brought into the 21st century, namely casting a ballot via the Internet. The federal government has already said it wants to try online voting in a by-election by 2013.

With voter turnout at all jurisdictions continuing to decline, giving people convenient options to vote can only be a good thing. There’s no guarantee Internet voting will crack the apathy of the non-voting public, but there’s a good chance younger adult voters might finally be engaged. People with limited mobility, and where travelling to a polling station is too onerous, would also have the chance to exercise their rights from home.

Of course there are serious technical and psychological hurdles to cross. The public needs to have confidence that voting via the Internet still means anonymity and integrity, and that their vote will be counted. Election officials need to have confidence the system will allow people to vote only once, and that it can’t be hacked and seeded with fraudulent results.

The May 2012 federal NDP leadership vote, which allowed members to cast votes online, showed both the strengths and weaknesses of the system.

The voting website was subject to attempted sabotage by hackers, which slowed the voting process, but they weren’t able to compromise actual voting results.

Internet voting remains far from perfect, but it deserves a chance, alongside our trusty pencil and paper.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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The Peninsula News Review 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.

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Anonymity returns for Olympians So, the Summer Olympics are da’s first gold medal at the Vancouover for another four years. ver Winter Games in 2010? Good.

Television, with all of its magic Now who has any clue what he’s and the benefit of highlight packdone competitively or off the slopes ages, made it almost since then? seem that we were watchHow about figure ing our athletes compete skater Joannie Rochette? live, not on a tape delay, We all wept a tear for from London. her in 2010, as she Following up a more bravely competed and successful Games, medaltriumphantly medalled, wise, than 2008 – we got despite the death of her a similar number of medmother in Vancouver a als with nearly 60 fewer week or so earlier. athletes – we can expect Has anyone kept track renewed calls to support of this valiant young our athletes in more ways Don Descoteau athlete, outside of those Humble Pie than just watching them relative few who were on TV, cheering when already interested in figthey succeed and empaure skating? thizing with them when they don’t.

The fact many more summer The Canadian Olympic Commitsport athletes than winter live and tee would love to have more finantrain in the Victoria area makes cial support for our country’s aththem more visible than those hailletes at the Games and in the years ing from Ontario or Quebec. But leading up to them. even among those individuals, the Most local athletics clubs, from ones who wind up qualifying for the youth soccer to track and field to 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro will swimming and diving – often trainstill leave our sight, for the most ing grounds for future Olympians part, for three or four years.

– would cease to exist without the Is this a bad thing? It depends on financial and volunteer support of how you look at it. parents and donors.

For example, how closely have But is it up to the general pubany of us, other than those interlic to care what happens after the ested in climatology, followed the Olympics to athletes from across progress of University of Victoria the country? climatologist Andrew Weaver since Time for a memory test. How he co-won the Nobel Peace Prize many of you remember that moguls back in 2007? skier Alexandre Bilodeau won CanaSpeaking of UVic, how many

people have followed what Peter Gustavson, namesake of the business school at the university, has been doing since he sold his Custom House Currency Exchange business for $370 million?

We have individual and team success stories all over the region, in various areas of interest, from athletics to business to academia.

Unless those involved continue to be visible in our daily lives, or at least make the news on a semi-regular basis, we tend to forget about them and focus on the success story of the day.

In general, the media supply us with stories of the here and now – there’s a reason they call it “news” – not recaps of old stories that we cheered in days gone by. The fact that certain specialty TV channels show NHL, NFL or NBA finals from decades past, however, is a sign that some of us want to relive old glories and are pparently willing to pay for the privilege.

We absolutely need to recognize the efforts of our Olympic athletes.

After all, we don’t have many other opportunities to exhibit national pride, especially with a certain government in office in Ottawa.

But to expect people to keep carrying the torch much long than when the next stories come around to catch our attention is unrealistic.

– Don Descoteau is the editor of the Victoria News. editor@vicnews.com

‘We can expect renewed calls to support our athletes.’

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A celebration with a sad side Like the Peninsula News Review, the Sidney labratory of the Centre for Plant Health (in North Saanich) celebrates its 100th birthday this year. It was established as the Dominion Experimental Farm in 1912. Unlike the local newspaper, the century-old research lab is slated to close in the near future.

Due to federal budget cutbacks, plans are in place to shut the lab down by 2014, to the opposition of Saanich Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May, Peninsula municipal councils and many residents. The federal government plans to eliminate 19,200 jobs in the next three years as it slashes $5.2 billion in spending.

LETTERS Grant cuts to streams protectors gains negative attention Your article, Peninsula Streams celebrates a decade of protecting our environment (News, July 18) reminds us of what an asset Peninsula Streams Society is to our community.

Consequently, the society’s many supporters were very disappointed when the new

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majority on North Saanich council (Team North Saanich and Coun. Ted Daly), over the strong objections of Mayor Alice Finall and councillors Celia Stock and Elsie McMurphy, cut by half the usual environmental grant in aid to the society.

Peninsula Streams has

Biblical reasons don’t impede gay marriage Re: Want gay fries with that order? (The Gen Y Lens, Aug. 10) “…The majority of those who don’t support same-sex marriage probably operate … on biblical principles …”

What Biblical principles are those? There is no Biblical definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. 1 Timothy 3:12 states “Let deacons marry only once” (in contrast to Catholic unmarried priests). There is no indication of the gender of the marriage partner. Many Biblical marriages were polygamous.

Abraham pretended his wife was his sister and pimped her out for his personal safety, as well has having a child by a servant (centuries before Schwarzenegger). Noah had children with his daughters.

There are same-gender marriage ceremonies in early

co-ordinated important stream restoration and habitat conservation in North Saanich and elsewhere.

It provides a popular interactive program for students in Grade 3 classes at nine local schools, teaching watershed education, Pacific salmon church documents, discovered

by John Boswell.

Most who base their opposition to equal marriage rights on a verse in Ecclesiates seem content to ignore more numerous instructions forbidding pork, certain seafoods, mixed fabrics, women speaking in church (1 Timothy 2:11-14) and the injunction not to judge others. If one is to cherry pick Biblical verses, there are better verses to select.

It is a pleasure for me to perform weddings for loving couples, regardless of gender.

Rev. J. McRee (Mac) Elrod retired Unitarian minister

Draft horses belong on streets; tour buses don’t I am a horse fan and especially a fan of Clydesdales and other draft horses, which is why I support their ongoing contributions to Victoria.

Clydes plowed the fields of

lifecycles and streamside restoration.

Peninsula Streams has a long established and well earned reputation for environmental and public service.

The North Saanich community has received very good value for the grants given, justifying

council’s support.

While making this dramatic cut in aid to Peninsula Streams, the same majority on council found additional dollars to double a grant in aid to the Peninsula Celebrations Society – for a float.

Sheila Irving North Saanich

the farms on the Peninsula.

They hauled trees. These horses have built the Victoria of today as much as people have. For residents with rural roots, such as me, they represent even more.

These draft horses have an easier life now, pulling passenger carriages and trolleys through our streets and Beacon Hill Park.

They contribute to the character of the city and most of all are a symbol of our history.

Not so the large old highway buses which dominate our streets and make much of downtown unpleasant from April through October. It is the buses which city council should restrict.

Marg Gardiner Victoria

Invermere have also applied for deer cull permits.

The method to be used is the clover trap/bolt gun which has been used to kill close to 500 deer in Helena, Montana.

The clover trap resembles an oversized hockey net which is baited with food to attract deer during the night. When the deer enter and start to eat, a door will drop behind them, holding them captive until the morning when they will be dispatched with the bolt gun.

The CRD is asking for feedback from the public about a deer cull in this city. What is not widely known is that there are immunocontraceptive vaccines available for use on wildlife in Canada and the U.S. These have been tested and proved effective.

If you do not want to witness a clover trap/bolt gun in your back yard, I urge you to speak out before it is too late.

Val Boswell Saanich

Better deer population control methods exist The province of B.C. has issued a permit for killing deer to the city of Cranbrook. Kimberley and

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THE ARTS B.C. arts grants announced Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government has provided $16.8 million for community arts and culture grants for the current year, matching last year’s total with help from a dwindling 2010 Olympic legacy fund.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced the funding Monday in Victoria, along with B.C. Arts Council chair Stan Hamilton.

The BCAC has juries that assess funding applications and has so far doled out about $6 million of this year’s budget.

With less than half the money allocated in Chong’s current ministry budget, another $6.75 million came from the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy. That $60 million fund was created in the 2010 budget to offset earlier recession-driven cuts to adult arts and sports organizations from provincial gambling revenues. It will be gone after this year

and there is no indication where it might be made up next year.

When the recession hit in 2008, the B.C. Liberal government cut grant funding from the B.C. Lottery Corp. from $156 million to $113 million, then raised it back to $120 million to restore funds to school district parent advisory councils.

Applicants were told arts and sports funding from lotteries would be restricted to organizations for young people and the disabled.

Premier Christy Clark promised to restore funds while campaigning for the party leadership last year.

Once elected, she announced a $15 million increase in gambling funds for a range of organizations including community service clubs, fairs, festivals and museums.

Chong said she sometimes meets artists and organizations who are not aware they can apply to the B.C. Arts Council for grants. Application forms are available at www. bcartscouncil.ca. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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A jewel in the crown for Peninsula Players Local theatre troupe celebrates its 60th by honouring the Queen’s 60th on the throne, with humour and history Devon MacKenzie News staff

Like the Queen, this year the Peninsula Players will celebrate their Diamond Jubilee of 60 years of local theatre.

The group known as the Peninsula Players was first formed at a meeting in November of 1952 at St. Andrew’s Hall in Sidney. Their first show was held the next year on March 7 at North Saanich School and consisted of three short plays.

The Players’ first full length production, Laburnum Grove, took

place in November of the same year.

In 1955 the Players entered the B.C. Drama Festival for the first time and have since won many awards at subsequent festivals, including two in the B.C. Drama Festival finals this year.

Peninsula Players have produced around 150 shows during their 60 years of existence and currently perform four or five shows a year at the Charlie White Theatre, the Berwick Royal Oak and Muse Winery in North Saanich.

They have a

“It’s a fun show, there’s some very good actors in it and it’s lighthearted.”

– Richard Mills, Peninsula Players rehearsal room, storage, workshop and meeting facilities at the former Saanichton elementary school on Mount Newton X Road. Their long-term goal is to have a completely self-contained facility where they can not only rehearse, build sets and store costumes, but also perform.

To celebrate their Jubilee year, the group will perform a review of the historical events

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from William the Conqueror in 1066, up to William, Duke of Cambridge in 2012. The show contains readings from writers over the last 1,000 years, sketches, comedy and music.

“Canadian Heritage sent out a notice early in the year for groups to do something for the Queen’s Jubilee,” explained Richard Mills of the Players. “We thought we might get a small group together and what we came up with was a kind of review that features the high points of the kings and queens of England over the years. It’s a fun show, there’s some very good actors in it and it’s lighthearted. We have fun with it.” reporter@peninsulanews review.com

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Food for students essential: principal Continued from page A1

“We know so much more about nutrition now and what a huge role it plays in keeping them engaged in their learning.

Eating small snacks throughout the day are a big part of that.�

But even though the food bank is dangerously low on school-related items with September just around the corner, Elder also noted that staple items at the food bank are dangerously low.

“With 12 per cent of the people we serve being seniors 65 and older, we really need those staple items too like canned beans, canned soups even basics like Kraft Dinner we’ve basically run out of. It’s scary.�

If you are interesting in donating to the Sidney Lions food bank, drop offs can be made directly to the food bank at 9586 Fifth Street (in Iroquois Park) or call 250-655-0679 for more information. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Food bank’s most needed ■Canned beans ■Canned fruit ■Canned vegetables ■Canned tomatoes ■Canned soup ■Cereal ■Pasta ■Cookies ■Crackers

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Sidney Lions food bank administrator Bev Elder stands with what little food remains at the food bank on Wednesday. The essential community service is currently experiencing the lowest donations they have ever seen and are asking for community’s help to replenish their school-oriented food items.

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Mere hours before crews began improvements to the intersection of Sayward Road and the Pat Bay Highway, the province’s transportation minister stood at the dangerous corner to announce a $3 million plan to improve safety.

The first step, which started Wednesday night, involved the installation of a flashing congestion ahead sign on the highway south of Cordova Bay Road. The sign is expected to be up and running by the end of next week.

“This is [an intersection] that has affected many families in this area in not a very positive manner,” said Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom.

Pat Bay and Sayward is one of the most dangerous intersections in the province, having been the site of more than 338 crashes since 2007.

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term solutions to the issues at the intersection.

Those changes, supplied by the working group, are what Lekstrom announced.

If the changes proposed under the $3 million plan don’t accomplish safety and traffic improvements, Lekstrom said there’s a possibility that, more than a decade from now, a long-term solution like an interchange could be built there.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard says the message he’s hearing from residents is an interchange isn’t wanted.

“The mayors on the Peninsula have gone to the interchange idea and our community really doesn’t want that here. So [transportation] ministers have used that divided voice to say, ‘We won’t do anything until you folks make up your minds.’

Fortunately the safety issue trumped everything,” Leonard said.

The congestion light is the only change travellers will see happen in 2012, Lekstrom said.

By spring of next year, a right-turning deceleration lane onto Sayward, a bus stop pullout south of Sayward and a northbound acceleration lane from Sayward will be built. There will also be a transit priority queue lane installed.

Saanich South MLA Lana Popham, who sat on the working group, spoke to Black Press earlier this month to say she was expecting the changes to happen sooner.

“The reason why it needs to happen right now is the longer we wait, the more chance we’re going to see more accidents,” Popham said. On Wednesday, she said the announcement was “fantastic.”

This week’s installation of the congestion sign will require the closure of one northbound lane on the Pat Bay between 6:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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CRD should have say in transit, review finds Mayors pleased with findings Daniel Palmer News staff

Capital Region District officials should be able to appoint a transit commission and have a say over changes that affect their public service, a review of B.C. Transit operations has recommended.

Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom appointed a review panel in March after complaints that the provincially appointed B.C. Transit board was making costly changes without consulting the communities whose fares and property taxes cover more than half the cost of transit service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very, very positive in the general direction [itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headed,â&#x20AC;? said Sidney Mayor Larry Cross. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m particularly pleased to see the recommendation for much greater municipal involvement in Transit. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely critical.

Lekstrom promised to respond to the recommendations during the September Union of B.C. Municipalities conference.

Report recommendations â&#x2013; A local government advisory panel to consult on system-wide capital expenditures. â&#x2013; Local governments should share information on long-term transit budget changes, land use and zoning decisions. â&#x2013; The province should amend the B.C. Transit Act to allow multiyear operating agreements. â&#x2013; B.C. Transit should report to municipalities twice a year on ridership, cost per capita, passengers per capita and other performance measures.

Joe Stanhope, chair of the Regional District of Nanaimo, was on hand with Lekstrom to release the report Tuesday. Stanhope said the recommendations of the review team are â&#x20AC;&#x153;exactly what we wanted.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were some problems, and the basic problems were communications,â&#x20AC;? he said.

CEO Manuel Achadinha said B.C. Transit admitted the governance model required modernization and the report provides concrete steps to make that happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll operate under the governance structure provided to us by the province,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Stanhope raised the alarm in 2011 after B.C. Transit notified local officials of a doubling of management fees, after munici-

palities had adopted their budgets for the year. Nanaimo also protested a plan to move some of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new buses out and replace them with older ones.

The provincial government pays 47 per cent of costs for B.C. Transit service in partnership with 58 local governments.

B.C. Transit has a target to double its ridership to 100 million passenger trips by 2018.

When he ordered the review, Lekstrom ruled out any increase in provincial funding.

On Tuesday, he declined to comment on specific recommendations until they have been reviewed and discussed by local communities.

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Sidney teen Courtenay Neville-Rutherford is on her way once again to the Canadian National Legion Track and Field Championships.

Neville-Rutherford, 16, will be attending the championships for the second time in the hammer throw, a track and field event where the name of the game is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. Neville-Rutherford has been training in hammer throw for eight years.

“I’m excited, I’m really hoping to medal [at nationals],” she said. “I think it will be a different experience than last year just because of where it is.”

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KERMODE, BLANCHE ELAINE Passed away on August 6, 2012 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, at the age of 91 years.

Blanche was predeceased by her husband John Douglas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speedâ&#x20AC;?

Kermode in 1992.

Blanche is survived by her brother, Thomas Joyce of Seattle, WA, nieces, nephews, god children and their families.

At Blanches instructions there will not be a service. Cremation has taken place. Her ashes will be placed in the Kermode plot at Royal Oak Burial Park.

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds 250.388.3535

DEATHS

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LOST AND FOUND LOST: 3 ladies rings in small plastic bag, sentimental value, reward. Call (250)544-4809.

LOST: BROWN Cannon digital camera in Sidney on 2nd St. Reward! (250)656-2003.

LOST: KEY ring w/ lots of keys and 2 remotes. Reward of $100. Call (250)893-3748.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IF YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE interested in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis.

Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca.

1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429.

Nov. 15, 1947 - July 5, 2012

Please send resumes to: 1125.marquise@ hiredesk.net or Fax (1)604-214-8526

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION rated #2 for at-home jobs.

Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now.

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DEATHS

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear sister Linda, In Victoria BC on July 5, 2012.

Linda was born in Yorkton, Sk on Nov 15, 1947 to Bill and Kay Knecht.

At the age of 7 the family moved to Kindersley, SK. where Linda completed her education. Right out of high school she started her career with the CIBC in Kindersley. From here she transferred to Medicine Hat and then on to Victoria BC where she remained until her retirement from banking.

While in Medicine Hat she got reacquainted with Sydney Stanners and then they moved to Victoria, BC. When Linda retired from CIBC they moved to Sidney BC where she found employment with Peninsula Physio Therapy Clinic where she remained until her passing.

Linda was predeceased by her parents Bill and Kay Knecht, nephew Darin Trzaska and a very special cousin-in-law Glenn Salter, and numerous family members.

Linda is survived by her husband Sydney Stanners, her sister Bev Copeland and family Tracey (Rob) Stitchbury Josh, Trevor (Lynnette) Copeland Stephen and Saige, Sister Susan(Ken) Wilkie and family Terri(Warren) Fehr Emily and Connor, JeďŹ&#x20AC; (Elaine) Wilkie Shannon and Reid, sister Patricia (Pete) Trzaska and family Ryan (Maxine) Hunter, Harleigh, Cash, and Cruz, Paige (Dan) Trzaska. Cousin Sandra Franklin and a very special long time friend Barb Stewart.

Linda loved to knit and crochet and did volunteer work for the needy.

She liked to travel and enjoyed her trips to Hawaii and Vegas and many weekend getaways to Bed and Breakfasts. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations may be made to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Linda will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Love you Lindy.

Marquise is seeking casual Floor Care Maint Workers to join our team at various Hospitals in Victoria. 2 yrs. exp. preferred. Must have ďŹ&#x201A;ex availability. Able to work weekdays and weekends.

Vehicle and valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence required. Candidates required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

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 250360-1923 today for an interview.

LOST: WHITE loose coat with buttons down the front, may have left on bus from Victoria to Nanaimo. (250)474-5514

Knecht, Linda

Floor Care Maintenance Workers

CRESCENT VALLEY

Selkirk Paving, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. group of companies, located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, is looking for a F/T Shop Supervisor to manage a ďŹ&#x201A;eet of over 300 pieces of construction equipment. Some travel will be required.

Duties / Tasks; ¡Manage shop activities ¡Dispatch mechanics ¡Maintain maintenance records ¡Manage ďŹ&#x201A;eet licences ¡Help purchaser w/ parts orders Knowledge / Skills; ¡Knowledge of asphalt, crushing, and ready mix equipment would be an asset ¡Able to create repair budgets ¡Familiar with safety codes / regulations ¡Fluent with Microsoft Word and Excel Experience/Education; ¡Post secondary education with Heavy Duty Mechanic training Competitive Compensation Package w/ a Comprehensive BeneďŹ t & Pension Plan. The Company Offers Development Opportunities Through Tailored Training Programs.

For more information visit www.terusconstruction.ca Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: (1)604-575-3691

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED- Must have a Class 4 & a Chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit. Call (250)383-7111.

iwantacareer@jacobsonford.com

Oct. 19-21

2 students per home.

Please call Michelle 250-655-9481 mish@shaw.ca PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR. Chwk Bridge Const Co has an immediate opening for an exp and energetic estimator. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and prepare estimates for bridges, precast products and earthworks.

This is a full time position. Wages TBD with experience. Must be selfmotivated and able to work independently. Email resume with a handwritten cover letter to info@iotaconstruction.com or fax to 604702-0620. No phone calls.

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSISTANT. Home based initially in the Peninsula area, you need to have great communication skills, high quality proofer with strong academics to support your ability. Writing skills would be an advantage. Working for a Global Publisher of specialist business publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The position will be Part Time in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst phase. Phone for initial inquiry 778-426-2446.

SALES

PART-TIME Employee needed immediately! Lottery sales experience required. In Touch Cards & Gifts, Sidney, BC. Tel.: (250) 656-4316. Apply in person please.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktender â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Loader Buckerman â&#x20AC;˘ Line Machine Operator Chaser â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Excavator Operator with Logging Road Construction experience â&#x20AC;˘ CertiďŹ ed Driller/Blaster â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and beneďŹ ts. Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

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OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Cullen Diesel Power Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nanaimo branch requires an Outside Salesman for Vancouver Island. Responsibilities include planning & making sales calls on existing & new customers, preparing & presenting quotations for parts, service & products. Applicant must have exceptional interpersonal, communication & planning skills. A good understanding of engines & transmissions is important.

Preference will be given to graduates of a post secondary sales & marketing program.

This position pays a Competitive Salary Plus Commission, Full BeneďŹ t Package & Access To Further Education.

E-mail resumes to ars@cullendiesel.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL INSERTING MACHINE operator required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; ejamison@greatwest.ca.

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CertiďŹ cate Program.

GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience.

Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin 1-780-8356630 www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

LEGEND 4 wheel Scooter...1 year old, only driven 4 times.

Comes with all the bells and whistles...canopy, cane holder, basket and more. Asking $1800 OBO. Also available a $500 ramp for 1/2 price OBO. Phone 250-655-3849.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

3 PORCELAIN Collector dolls, 2 are $75 each and 1 is $50.

All 3 for $200. All of them in good condition. Call (250)6564853 or (250)889-5248 (cell).

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

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

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

PETS

REMEMBER to Remember Vic & Toni’s Storewide Retirement Sale! Great Savings on Furniture, Mattresses, Accessories, Tools & More BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C

PETS FREE BLUE eyed lovely kittens to good home. Call (250)818-8813.

LITTLE RESCUE DOGS FOR ADOPTION! WE HAVE THREE NEEDING GREAT HOMES. SHIHTZU CROSS, MIN PIN X AND A BEAGLE TERRIER X. GREAT DOGS NEEDING A SECOND CHANCE. CALL 250 881 0860

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

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

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park.

2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses.

(250)738-0248

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FREE ITEMS FREE: APT sized arm chair with foot stool. Call after 7 PM at (250)479-0700.

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

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.

CLEAN, INSULATED, centrally located in Sidney. Garage for rent. Available immediately. $375. 250-893-5959.

WESTSHORE 3 BDRMS, 2 bath. We pay the Buyer’s Agent 3+1.5. 671 Daymeer Pl. (250)884-3862. Complete details/ more pics at: www.propertyguys.com ID# 192309

HOUSES FOR SALE SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

CALL: 250-727-8437

Jasmine Parsons

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

LANGFORD, OCEAN views, priv deck, carport, 700 sq ft, 1 bdrm, $800 utils & W/D incl’d, NP/NS. Sept. 1. 250-889-0203

Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles.

Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

SAAN PEN, sunny, garden bach, 850 sq ft, quiet, new appls, W/D, storage, priv, N/S, $900 utils incl’d. 250-655-1702

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

CASH PAID

250-885-1427

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

SIDNEY BRIGHT 1bdrm suite, quiet, utils incl’d. NS/NP. Avail Sept. 1. $725. (250)655-1616.

$50-$1000 CASH

RENTALS

SIDNEY BSMT 2bdrm. Quiet, NS/NP. $850. Reduced rent for quiet single. 250-655-1863.

For scrap vehicle

SUITES, UPPER

MARINE

AUTO SERVICES

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all util’s incl. Avail Sept.

1st. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $14,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past.

All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared W/D, own ent, patio, NS/NP. $850 incls utils, 250-391-7915

FREE Tow away

858-5865

SELL YOUR CAR... FAST!

with a classified ad 250.388.3535

SIDNEY, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, reno’d, quiet, lrg priv yard, N/S, $1450. (250)665-7324.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060.

Garage Sales

fill yer TAKEboots ON A PAPER ROUTE!

WE BUY HOUSES

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

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Feel good. Feel better. Make a difference.

HOMES WANTED

AUTO FINANCING

BROADMEAD: 2 bdrm furn’d. util’s incl’d. NS/NP, $1100 mo.

Avail Sept. 1. (250)744-9405.

APARTMENT/CONDO

CORDOVA BAY Character House. $599,900. (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Walk out private suite, view, on bike trail. Handicap features. Call 250-818-5397.

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).

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

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. 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. 250478-9231.

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

OPEN HOUSE August 25/26 1pm-3pm. 10353 Devlin Place, Sidney, $499,000. Call 250655-1499. For more Details: w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 www.realtor.ca mls #307481

BRENTWOOD 3-Bdrm above ground bsmnt suite. 1600 sq.ft., 4-pc bath, W/D, inline kitchen, dining & living room.

Utils incld. Close to schools, bus stop & shopping. Avail now. $1500./mo 250-652-0038 BRENTWOOD Bachelor quiet, priv entr, central area. NS/NP. $600 incl. 250-652-6680 eve’s.

MAYFAIR AREA OPEN HOUSE: Aug 18, 1:303pm. 4 bdrms, 3 bath, 1 bdrm suite. $499,900. 3174 Yew St. Call 250-812-4910.

NEW LADIES 2 pair slacks, 2 Weekender Classic tops, size 14, $38. Call 250-383-5390.

SILVER PLATED 5-piece tea set, $55. Coffee table $15.

(250)881-8133.

STORAGE

SOUTH OAK BAY- 650 Victoria Ave. Solid 1939 2 bdrm, 1 bath, sunroom+ patio. 947 sq.ft.+ full 6’ bsmnt. Sep. wired garage, 49’ x 110’ lot. New roof. Natural gas. $550,000. firm. 1(250)653-9799.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

CEILING FAN (still in box), $45 obo. Call (250)477-4887.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

BACHELOR SUITE available immediately, hydro, wireless internet and cable included. $500 per month. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-954-9547

WANTED: ORIGINAL Nintendo in good working order. Plus if you have the Mario Bros. games with it. (250)208-0386.

FRIENDLY FRANK

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

SUITES, LOWER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

REAL ESTATE

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

TRANSPORTATION

LANGFORD, FURNISHED large rm, tv, internet, utils incl, $550. Sept. 15. 250-883-0157

YAMAHA ELECTONE Organ C35, good condition, great for home, hall or church. Asking $2500. Call 250-386-9881 (afternoon or evenings.

APPLIANCES

TRANSPORTATION

VIEW ROYAL, Portage Inlet, 3 bdrms, garage, deck, W/D, $1350 + utils. 250-479-4956.

ARIAT TALL BOOTS. Leather upper, woman’s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Worn once, excellent condition, still need breaking in. Originally $400, asking $250 obo. 250391-5992, leave message.

DISPOSABLE EAR piercing units, sterilized, $25/unit. Call (250)656-1239.

RENTALS

Retirement comes all too soon yet we have so much more to offer.

A paper route can...

• help you build an RESP • create funds for charity • keep you connected with your neighbours • opportunity to mentor • fresh air and exercise All it takes is an hour or so on twice a week.

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BRENTWOOD BAY Saturday, August 18, 9-3. 1115 Stelly’s X Rd

SIDNEY, 10476 All Bay Rd., Sat, Aug. 18, 10am-3pm.

Household items, vacuum, jewelry, tools, 8’x5’ rug & much more.

COLWOOD: 711 Demel Plc., Sat & Sun, Aug. 18th & 19th, 10-2pm (both days). Neighborhood yard sale; Kid’s bikes, sports equipt., household, collectible’s, computers, electronics and more!

GORDON HEAD, 4409 Torrington Rd., Sun, Aug 19th, 9am-1pm. Furn & kids stuff.

It’s so easy to get started… call

250-360-0817

LANGFORD: 2522 Mill Hill Rd., Sat, Aug. 18, 8-2. Children’s toys, clothes, DVD’s, CD’s, electronics & much more

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SAANICH, 3980 Quadra St., (Telus parking lot), Sat Only, Aug, 18, 8am-1pm. Giant Garage Sale. Furniture, toys, tools, sports-golf clubs, books, household, crafts and more.

All proceeds to charity.

SAANICHTON: 7714 Azurene Plc., Sat., Aug. 18th, 9am3pm. Miscellaneous items...

W. SAANICH, 3808 Heritage Lane, Sat, Aug. 18, 8am-2pm.

Estate/Yard Sale.

Former Heritage House B&B. Hundreds of items, priced to sell.

No reasonable offer refused.

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

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn & GardensYard or garden overgrown? Landscaping, hedges & trees, blackberry & ivy removal, 24yrs. WCB.

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

EWING’S MOVING & Hauling.

1 or 2 bedrooms. 2 men & truck. $80/hr. Call Dave at 250-857-2864.

DRYWALL REPAIRS & HOUSE PAINTING. Free estimates. If you, your family or friends need any of the above give Joseph Bronson a call 250-686-0663.

Reasonable rates in a tight economy. I take pride in the end results.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

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

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

TAX 250-477-4601

CARPENTRY

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Arnold Lim

said of last year’s festival.

“Dragonboating is the The team takes to the definition of teamwork. waters of the Inner Harbour If you don’t interact as a ■ Today (Aug. 17) this weekend (Aug. 17, 18 and team in the boat, there is 1 p.m. – Eye Dotting Ceremony, Ship Point 19) focused on performing a negative effect,” Barton 5-9 p.m. – Light of Courage Lantern Celebration, Ship Point inside and outside the boat said.

9 p.m. – Lighting of Lights of Courage, Ship Point – paddling in unison inside “Everyone feels great it, and raising funds for the about contributing to ■ Saturday (Aug. 18) B.C. Cancer Foundation someone other than 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Dragonboat races, Inner Harbour outside it. themselves. This is hard.

8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. – All-day entertainment, kids activities, Ship Point “My goal at the end of the After every practice they day isn’t about winning and are burnt out, but they are ■ Sunday (Aug. 19) losing at all,” Ollek said. “It smiling. It is great.”

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Dragonboat races, Inner Harbour is a matter of being a part of Ollek is smiling, despite Noon – Breast Cancer Survivors’ race and carnation toss, Inner Harbour something and giving back.” the aching in her body. As 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. – All-day entertainment, kids activities, Ship Point Coach Paul Barton has captain of Maximus Power For more information, please go online to victoriadragonboat.com been quietly impressed with she is focused on the team, the team. a team that spreads much Barton, a first-time coach, farther than just the 20 appreciates the commitment each paddler eager happy faces. It has been an amazing people on the boat. invested into the twice-weekly practices experience.”

“My values are such that I want to give and looks forward to a strong performance Despite less than eight weeks to train, back to the community anyway I can,” she come race day. the rookie boat placed second in its heat said.

“They are raring to go,” Barton said. “It at the Gorge Fest Dragon Boat Regatta last “It is in my heart to do these things. It is has been great. I had no idea what to expect weekend and hope to gel even more in time what I believe in.” from them, but from the first minute it was for this weekend. editor@vicnews.com

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Parm Ollek’s arms and legs are burning.

Gripping her wooden paddle, she plunges it into the water alongside 19 other paddlers, their dragonboat knifing through the waterway.

Despite the pain, final preparations for the Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival are going well and Ollek feels fortunate to be on the water.

“It is totally fun. I am higher than a kite, I really am,” she said. “I am experiencing something totally out of my box.”

You wouldn’t know it, but the business systems co-ordinator for Maximus Canada had never done anything athletic in her life.

Ollek and most of her teammates spend their days at a desk – she doesn’t even remember the last time she felt like part of a team. That all changed a year ago after discovering dragonboat racing as a volunteer.

“I couldn’t believe what a wonderful event it was. The energy, it was so positive,” she

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