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North Saanich dock dispute makes waves Council pursuing rezoning for a dock that could make the illegal structure, legal Steven Heywood News staff

Caught in the middle of a neighbour dispute that led to legal wrangling over its own bylaws, the District of North Saanich is reluctantly siding with one of the families involved.

The matter involves the construction of a dock back in 2009

at a property on McMicken Road, between the Capital City and North Saanich marinas. The dock was, as agreed by owners Dave and Terri Cormier and their spokesperson John Alexander, built without any permits or permission from the district.

After receiving a complaint from neighbours Felix and Miriam Arroyo, the district set out to

enforce its bylaws, which could have required the dock to be removed. That set into motion prolonged legal wrangling. On one hand, the district could enforce its zoning bylaw that prohibits a sizeable dock. On the other, it was being asked for a retroactive zoning change to make it legal.

Monday night, council voted 4-3 to further the latter option. After a

public hearing that aired history of the dock, concerns over property access and views and efforts to remediate the land around the new dock, councillors decided to press on with plans to rezone the property and the water’s surface to allow the dock to remain. The matter must be forwarded on to the provincial transportation ministry for approval before North

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The public hearing and council’s debate over the issue took close to two hours of their April 15 regular meeting. Councillors made it clear they didn’t relish being in this position between two families in dispute.

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PENINSULA PENINSULA NEWS NEWS REVIEW REVIEW --Wednesday, Wednesday,April April24, 24,2013 2013

B.C. Provincial Election 2013 Campaign begins

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark formally began the B.C. election campaign April 16 with a visit to Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon to end the current government and begin a 28-day run to form a new one.

Clark began with the dramatic claim that the May 14 vote is “a choice that will do nothing less than define our province for another generation,” and quickly went on the attack against NDP leader Adrian Dix. “I can’t remember a campaign where the choices are as stark as this one, where we have a chance to grow government, grow taxes, kill the opportunity for liquefied natural gas exports, or we have the chance to shrink government, grow the economy, lower taxes and pay off the debt for our kids,” Clark said.

B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins has emphasized that B.C.’s debt nearly doubled under the NDP government of the 1990s, and has almost doubled again in the 12 years of B.C. Liberal rule.

Dix boarded his campaign bus April 16. Cummins and B.C. Green Party leader Jane Sterk are also traveling the province as they prepare for a leaders’ radio debate on April 26 and a TV debate April 29.

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Local debate

SIDNEY — There will be a candidates forum for the Saanich North and the Islands riding on Saturday, May 4 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney. The forum is being held by the Federal Superannuates National Association (FSNA). It starts at 10 a.m. — News Review

Three running in Saanich North riding Profiles of the candidates in Saanich North and the Islands

By Steven Heywood/News staff

Gary Holman - NDP

Adam Olsen - Green Party

Stephen Roberts - B.C. Liberals

People want change in Peninsula riding

Representing new ideas, real change

Balance in office needed in B.C.

Gary Holman came within 300 votes of unseating the B.C. Liberal incumbent in the last provincial election in Saanich North and the Islands. This time, he says more voters are disillusioned with the current government and are looking for change.

Holman, the NDP candidate, said his party is seen as the logical alternative and this desire for change could very well propel him into the MLA’s seat.

“Every government has its day,” he said, “and most people want a change.”

That’s why, he said, the NDP has a good chance of winning here. Holman would not predict an outright victory, saying instead he has hard work ahead in getting people out to vote on May 14.

“I feel this constituency is more diverse than just a Liberal stronghold. The past results by NDP challengers shows that (a win) is possible.”

The fact he came close in 2009 and the prevailing attitude for change means, Holman said, he needs to put in more time and effort to seal the deal. He has been on the campaign trail for nine months, having secured the local nomination at that time.

“I think politics is an important job, we do important work and it’s in our interest to engage people in the process.”

Holman, a former economist who lives on Salt Spring Island, is out knocking on doors and speaking about issues that affect local residents. He noted that the riding has an environmental mind and land use is a hot topic. While he said local municipalities have jurisdiction here, the province can have a role — especially when it comes to agricultural land and food policy.

Adam Olsen says a higher-profile Green Party at the national level has the potential to earn traction — and votes — as he makes a run at the provincial government in next month’s B.C. election.

Olsen, the B.C. Green Party candidate in Saanich North and the Islands, said federal party leader and only elected Green representative Elizabeth May has been an inspiration. She has, he said, achieved a level of success to which all future Green Party hopefuls strive.

“The Green Party offers voters a third option, thanks to Elizabeth May,” said Olsen, who left the council of the District of Central Saanich late last year to run as a Green.

It’s May’s example of a tireless MP that Olsen said is an inspiration and leads him to believe voters here are capable of major change.

“It’s not a left-right choice here,” he said.

“Where the parties sit is clear but (the Green Party) offer a different way of governance than the others.”

Olsen, who grew up in Central Saanich on the Tsartlip First Nation, said he chose the Green Party due to its grassroots nature and ideological differences with the other parties.

“We are in a better position to represent new ideas when they come up,” he explained.

“Everybody in the province is talking about change. The Greens offer real change.”

The traditional parties, he continued, separate the economy, environment and more, but the Greens see it as all connected. The province needs, he said, a longer-term vision that can link a strong economy and jobs with environmental stewardship.

Stephen Roberts says supporters of the B.C. Liberals are going to have to show up on election day if the party is going to retain Saanich North and the Islands.

The local Liberal Party candidate knows he’s in for a tough race in a riding that might be too close to call at this stage. The last provincial election saw the NDP come within 300 votes of taking the riding. Since then, the area elected a Green federal MP, leading to inroads and credibility for the party at the provincial level.

The riding has, however, been in the hands of either a Social Credit or Liberal party for decades. MLA Murray Coell had held the riding for 12 years, prior to his retirement from politics this year.

“Our chances are good,” Roberts said.

“There’s a right-of-centre focus in this riding.”

A challenge from the B.C. Green Party is a concern, he noted, but said they bring few policies to the table and if they did win a seat in the legislature, they would be powerless to bring anything to that riding.

As for the NDP, Roberts said his supporters must get the electorate engaged and interested — and out to vote on May 14.

Roberts said since he won the nomination for the Liberals in Saanich North and the Islands, he has been working hard throughout the Peninsula (he grew up in Sidney) and on Salt Spring Island (he lives there today).

He said he believes in balance in government and that the Liberals are the only ones who can deliver in that regard.

“There has to be a balance between our economy and environmental stewardship,” he said.

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Olsen: third political swing Holman: more needs to be done here Continued from page 3

The Greens, Olsen said, think local economies need to be re-thought, making sure they are balanced and healthy, taxes are fair and businesses are owned and run by local people.

“We need to become a lot better at value-added industry,” Olsen said.

“We need to get proud in B.C. of producing high-quality products that last, made with our own resources.”

He said the environment is his party’s top issue, but admitted fossil fuels are still needed today — he said he does drive a car. That said, Olsen added there needs to be more options and innovation for energy use, as most of what we use today is non-renewable.

“We do need to invest in local companies to help diversify the economy, rather than putting all of our hope into resource extraction.”

Olsen said he’s in favour of more

wind, geothermal, tidal and other energy sources — including the recovery of waste energy, already used to heat the Panorama Recreation Centre. When it comes to transportation like B.C. Ferries, Olsen said both the NDP and Liberals have had their issues with it.

“We know where we’re at today,” he said. “Let’s roll up our sleeves and deal with what kind of ferry service we want into the future.”

Olsen said more and more people are seeing the Greens as a viable option in this election.

“We are in our third (political) swing of the last 30 years. It has gone from the free enterprise Socreds, to the NDP and now the Liberals. Now, there’s a political culture that people are tired of.”

He hopes voters embrace better governance over simple politics.

Learn more about Adam Olsen at www.olsen4mla.ca.

Candidates forum on April 27 CENTRAL SAANICH — The Residents and Ratepayers of Central Saanich Society host a provincial candidates forum on April 27, 7 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Hall on the corner of West Saanich Road and Wallace Drive.

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“Provincial legislation, created by the NDP, applies here and when it comes to the Regional Growth Strategy,” Holman said.

“Land use policy is one of the strongest legacies the NDP left behind.”

He said the province needs to keep people farming the land and making a living. If people cannot do either, they often turn to other options, such as real estate, which can put agricultural land under threat.

To encourage more farms, Holman suggested using local resources to feed public institutions, like hospitals.

Transit service is a high priority for Holman.

He admitted there have been some improvements to the service under the current government, but still there are some areas lacking — such as direct service to the airport from downtown and nearly no service to west Sidney and other points from east to west on the Peninsula.

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Former NDP leader and candidate for Victoria-Beacon Hill, Carole James, was in Sidney recently to help NDP candidate for Saanich North and the Islands, Gary Holman, erect some of his first election signs. The B.C. election is May 14.

Holman said he’s looking forward to the race. While the riding has never had an NDP MLA, he said he hopes his message and that of the NDP creates pos-

itive change in Saanich North and the Islands.

Learn more about Gary Holman at www.garyholman. bcndp.ca.

Roberts: start with public engagement Continued from page 3

“That’s the only way we are going to be able to pay for the services that everyone wants.

We can’t ignore people in need, we do have to look after them and help others excel and succeed in a free-enterprise system.”

Roberts is a supporter of health care, having experienced

first-hand hospice and palliative care options for both of his parents. The Liberals, he said, offer the only options to pay for increasing health care costs and for services such as hospice.

“We need to start with public engagement and add the private sector,” he said. “I’m an advocate for getting people involved in their communities.”

As a resident of Salt Spring

Island, Roberts said he’s a supporter of B.C. Ferries and its role as part of the provincial transportation infrastructure. He’s not in favour of route cuts or ever-increasing fares and wants more work done on keeping costs low for both Ferries and for the traveling public.

Learn more about Stephen Roberts at www.stephenproberts.ca.

Street Smarts

I was recently in shopping for groceries when a customer of mine saw me and pulled me aside.

You see, the pleasure of living and doing business in a small community is that customers and I will recognize one another and stop to talk.

So when I bumped into Shelley, (not her real name but how would you possibly know that) I was surprised where the conversation went.

“Headlights” she said.

“What’s the deal with people and their headlights”?

So we chatted for a little while longer and the story came to light.

She drives to work very early in the morning and she couldn’t believe how many cars and trucks out there have either one headlamp out, or the lights are aimed incorrectly.

Didn’t really occur to me as I don’t drive much in the evenings and I am still half asleep in the mornings on the way to work.

So out I went last night in the rain for dinner. You know

something? She was right. Headlamps and tailamps out all over the place.

I couldn’t believe it. At one stage I thought a motorcycle was coming towards me only to have another van with only one headlight.

People - check your lamps. Turn your vehicle on and get your better half to do a light check for you. Indicators and license plate lamps included.

Apparently it’s a fine from your fine local constabulary, along with many other offences way less important.

Also, turn your headlamps on and check them against the garage door. If the lights look like they resemble Marty Feldman, please take them into a shop and get them aligned.

All headlights should be working and aligned correctly.

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ommendations until roundabout and the later in the year. summer markets on In March, counBeacon Avenue. cil approved minor A debate over changes to local traffic semantics ensued, infrastructure, includwith council changing signal changes at ing Lougher-Goodey’s Seventh Street and motion to include Beacon Avenue, stop the word “delayed” bar and stop sign reloinstead of “on hold.”

“I don’t want this Mervyn Lougher- cation, new pedestrian markings and adding to be (put aside) too Goodey shared-lane markings. long,” said Councillor The report also Marilyn Loveless, who addressed the controversial suggested the word change.

Mayor Larry Cross said he issue of Beacon Avenue’s onewanted the study to go back to way segment, stating traffic staff first for further information. issues are not significant enough “Council does want to have a to warrant change at this time. larger public discussion on it,” Any change, the consultant he said, “once its costs are deter- noted, would have to be done in consultation with the business mined.”

Cross said staff can continue community and general public.

The traffic movement study is to work on the study, noting council won’t consider more rec- posted on the town’s website.

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Sidney’s recent traffic study will be delayed until the town can analyze the impact of some local events on vehicle movement in town.

Town council and staff have been meeting with appointed committees on the issue and on April 8 attended a presentation on the report by consulting firm Urban Systems at the fire hall. That evening at their regular meeting, council voted 4-3 to delay further presentations of the report to the business community — and to the public.

Councillor Mervyn LougherGoodey said he wanted the traffic study put on hold until the town could determine the impact on traffic of the new business improvement area, new

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Jim Parker Publisher Steven Heywood Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

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Stuck in the middle with you

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orth Saanich municipal council has found itself in the uncomfortable position of acting as a mediator between two warring neighbours, as they fight over the presence of a dock. One neighbour built it (admittedly against local rules) and the other doesn’t want it there, as it affects the view.

The district’s comfort level wasn’t helped any when they stepped in to enforce local zoning and construction bylaws, sparking a long-running legal battle between them and the owners of the dock.

Councillors have lamented the difficulty of dealing with the matter, when clearly their easiest option was to simply enforce the rules — which could have meant removal of the dock or changes to make it conform — at the expense of the owners who have admitted they built it without permission or permits.

Enforcing the rules would also solve council’s desire to be fair.

Those rules are meant to be applied equally to all residents. If a mistake is made, the policies are upheld and enforced and the issue is resolved. Certainly, it might not have a good outcome for whoever makes the mistake, but rest assured they probably won’t make the mistake again.

Instead, council wants an end to the drawn out legal battle and the costs associated with it.

They are so far siding with the dock owners and considering rezoning the area to allow it. It’s the path of least resistance.

This decision, however, is not fair to anyone else who is faced with a neighbour who doesn’t ask permission to build a structure and who will only have to beg forgiveness later to earn an exception.

This move has the potential to create a sliding scale of fairness. Will it set a precedent and tie council’s hands when it comes to enforcing its rules? Or will council try to deal with each matter as they come up on a case-by-case basis?

If this dock is approved, why would it be fair to deny another?

Council’s decision might look easy now, but it will keep them between other neighbour disputes in which they have no business.

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

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B.C. Liberals are running scared not clear.

Third in a series on party platClark and her energy minister forms. contradicted each other on that he B.C. Liberal Party when it was announced deserves credit and the platform doesn’t for releasing shed any new light. its policy book All we have is a big logo in full on the on the side of Clark’s cameve of the formal election pagn bus declaring “DEBT campaign.

FREE B.C.” That’s about the only As I’ve written before, positive thing to be said there is plenty of real eviabout it. dence of a huge new LNG For those who take the industry in the making. time to read party leader As for paying off the Christy Clark’s 40-page booklet, there are a few Tom Fletcher $60 billion debt that the B.C. Liberals’ pre-election nuggets of news.

B.C. Views budget predicts will keep For instance, a regrowing, cartoonist Adrian Raeside elected B.C. Liberal government summed it up best: LNG revenues would continue its justice reform are “Christy Clark’s invisible friend.” agenda by moving traffic ticket disClark finished up last week with putes out of courtrooms, as they stops in Terrace and Prince Rupert, did with impaired driving cases. promising an LNG windfall for local Most of it consists of glowing governments as well. She repeated descriptions of the government’s the platform’s attack line that the 12-year record and attacks on the NDP are going to wreck the trillionNDP of the kind that are not nordollar LNG boom with a Quebecmally seen in a platform. This is style moratorium on “fracking” to consistent with Clark’s style since extract gas from deep shale formashe was anointed party leader two tions. years ago.

That’s not an outright lie, but it’s The main focus, as revealed in almost as speculative as Clark’s February’s throne speech, is a plan notions of a 30-year windfall that to pay off B.C.’s growing debt and could at best barely start during the perhaps even get rid of the provinnext four-year term. cial sales tax with an Alberta-style The NDP are not calling for a “prosperity fund” from liquefied moratorium on natural gas producnatural gas exports. tion. They’re calling for yet another Whether this is from imposing a “review,” one of many vague, new export tax on LNG or simply wobbly positions that have been from a windfall of gas royalties is

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adopted by both dominant parties.

An earlier premier named Glen Clark became famous for “freezing” things like ferry fares and car insurance rates. Now Christy Clark is “freezing” personal income tax rates for five years, and carbon tax rates too. That implies she’s planning to win this election and the next one, at a time when it is unclear whether she can even hold her own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey.

The B.C. Liberals will cut small business taxes by a point, some time in the next five years. They will also increase income tax on large businesses and personal income of more than $150,000, but that’s not mentioned in their platform, since it goes against 12 years of their policy as a government.

• A clarification of last week’s column on the B.C. Conservative platform. Leader John Cummins informs me his plan to phase out the carbon tax does not include reversing the personal and business income tax rate reductions that were legislated as the fuel tax reached its current level.

The platform asserts that total provincial revenues will continue to rise in the next four years, despite the uncompensated loss of $1 billion from the carbon tax.

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

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Make Beacon pedestrian-only

R

e: traffic flow in Sidney, PNR April 19.

Don’t go back to the old way.

That didn’t work in the first place.

Here are two better ideas, each with a slightly different objective in each case.

1. Make Beacon a pedestrian-only zone. This is called pedestrianisation, and has been used successfully in

many places in Europe.

2. Make Beacon one way west and Bevan one way east.

It simplifies the current flow on Beacon and helps businesses on both streets. I would suggest that traffic coming into Sidney travels one way, east, down Bevan to First Street. Then left to the roundabout and one way, west, up Beacon and out of town.

Readers respond: Metaphorical reference

Canada’s isolation growing I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I read Mr. Shoesmith’s letter, Canada is not North Korea, April 17 PNR. He wants to divert us with red herrings from facing Canada’s growing isolation from other countries when it comes to international treaties on the environment.

Canada is the only country to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol. Canada is the only country to withdraw from the U.N. treaty on Desertification in Africa.

Canada has closed the Experimental Lakes Area, shutting down all international research collaboration there. Canada has stopped monitoring toxicity levels in our marine environment. Canada does not let its scientists speak freely about their research.

But Mr. Shoesmith does not want us to think about that. He would rather upset war veterans by telling them falsely that Elizabeth May has insulted them. How ridiculous.

My father fought proudly for Canada in the Second World War, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Author didn’t get it Twitter is an amazing social tool but to fit comments into 140 characters, one often has to rely on assuming the audience gets it. Often the shortest way to communicate your meaning is to use tropes taken from literature such as metaphor or analogy. Clearly, from the April 17 letter of Mr. Shoesmith, Canada is not North Korea, he did not get it.

The underlying premises that: 1. Canada has been acting toward environmental laws as a rogue state by pulling out of signed agreements such as the Kyoto Accord, and now, the drought treaty negotiations, and; 2. that North Korea is widely accepted as the very definition of a rogue state easily lead one to the analogy that Elizabeth used and that Canada is becoming the North Korea of environmental law.

The sad fact is, Canada has been actively sabotaging international climate meetings and other scientific management bodies such as the recent talks on Blue Fin tuna.

Twitter just did not allow for the underlying premises to be spelled out so the analogy went over some heads.

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In peacetime, he loved canoeing and camping in Canada’s pristine wilderness and felt a very strong commitment to protecting it. He was proud of Canada’s leadership at the U.N. and wherever a compassionate, peacekeeping role was needed by countries less fortunate than Canada.

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Re: the Canada is not North Korea letter of April 17.

Anyone who suggests Canada is comparable to North Korea is flat out wrong.

I have never suggested any such thing.

The metaphorical reference to rogue state is recognized everywhere as best represented by North Korea. Exiting ratified treaties protecting the planet is the action of a nation gone rogue.

Elizabeth May, M.P. Saanich-Gulf Islands

I’m wondering if some version of this scenario has ever been considered?

I think there would be less accidents and I always wonder why over half of the cars to not come to a complete stop at the stop signs in Sidney?

Both of these ideas make the areas safer, and less confusing.

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North Saanich resident Alec Scoones wrote to council, asking them to consider warning labels on gas pumps. Like the illustrations on cigarette packages, the labels would warn motorists of the negative effects of fossil fuels. Yet the example provided — stating “Use of this fuel product contributes to climate change which may cause anxiety and depression in children” — was too much for Daly, which he said

Craig Mearns changed his vote.

“I think it’s nuts,” added Coun. Craig Mearns, wondering if similar labels would go on fuel pumps at the airport and the B.C.

Ferries terminal. “It’s silly. Yes, fossil fuel use needs to be weaned … but this is nuts.”

Mayor Alice Finall said the district could impose such a requirement (on the one gas station located in North Saanich), noting that this may seem outrageous to some, but so were the cigarette package labels once considered.

Council voted 4-3 to reject such gas pump labels in North Saanich. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

Bylaw enforcement at risk Continued from page 1

“It’s a difficult case,” said Councilor Celia Stock, adding for her the process is like being King Solomon.

Coun. Elsie McMurphy noted that if council rezones the land retroactively, it could make enforcing its bylaws that much more difficult.

“I don’t think it will hold council in good stead in terms of enforcing our bylaws,” she said, noting that Coun. Dunstan Browne (on the side of rezoning in this case) has stated in the past that the district needs to enforce its bylaws.

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• Council voted 4-3 to have staff prepare a draft amending bylaw in the rezoning of property at 9160 East Saanich Rd. for the development of two lots.

• North Saanich taxpayers will pay 4.26 per cent more for the district’s share in the Capital Regional District budget. Coun. Conny McBride reported on the CRD budget Monday, noting that the tax impact this year is, on average, a decrease for residents.

• North Saanich supports a call for municipalities to lobby for provincial, national and local policy changes that would someday see the elimination of food banks. Their vote stems from a request by Susan Draper of Faith In Action, an antipoverty organization based in Greater Victoria.

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Browne responded that in the district’s legal process in this case, the parties agreed that something had to be done to deal with it outside of court.

“To go to court,” he said, “would cost the district a lot of money.”

He said with council’s vote to continue seeking a rezoning, he hopes the people involved can soon be able to move on “and live their lives in peace.”

Chief administrative officer Rob Buchan said that should the rezoning proceed, all bylaw enforcement action would cease.

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Sidney makes industrial tax deal Town dips into a contingency fund to offset tax loss in 2013 Steven Heywood News staff

Sidney will dip into a contingency fund to cover a loss of taxes from the industrial businesses in the west part of town.

Town council had planned on increasing its light industrial tax rate this year and in 2014, bringing it in line with the municipality’s commercial tax rate. That would have brought in an extra $40,000 to this year’s town budget.

A group of industrial businesses complained, however, and after meeting with town staff and councillors on April 8 and 10, cut the impact in half.

ney have enjoyed a Mayor Larry Cross lower-than-average says instead of phastax rate. Town staff ing in the tax hike asked that council over two years, the approve correcttown and West Siding that inbalance ney Industrial Group in 2013 and 2014, agreed to spread it bringing the indusout over four years. trial rate in line While that means with Sidney’s coman estimated loss of mercial rate. That $20,000 in this year’s would still leave the budget, Cross said Larry Cross industrial rate as the town can make one of the lowest in up the other 20 grand out of one of council’s the capital region.

Those businesses, howannual contingency funds.

“Part of this was their con- ever, approached council cern of the tax hit,” said Cross. concerned that a tax increase For the last four years, comes at a bad economic industrial businesses on the time. At council on April 8, west side of Highway 17 in Sid- they asked to negotiate fur-

ther with the town and council agreed to do so.

From a meeting between both sides of April 10, it was agreed to phase the tax rate in at a clip of 25 per cent per year for four years. With the town’s overall tax rate increase set at 2.93 per cent in 2013, that meant a loss in revenue. Cross said that’s where the contingency fund came in handy.

He noted that this will not drain that contingency, which exists to help pay for unexpected costs to the municipality.

It was last used, said Cross, to pay for a storm-and-erosiondamaged waterfront walkway last year.

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Sprouts and blooms of the season T he edible peas I put in wet paper towelling inside a thick piece of newspaper have sprouted.

Now to find an empty pot to put them in ... not easy.

Most of these pots are in use, so it means something has got to go. I hate the idea of up-rooting still flowering bulbs but I’ll have to harden my heart and shift the bulbs into a smaller pot to allow them to finish bloom-

ing and die back in their own time.

Last week I cried for help in finding a way to prop up the pea plants and a clever gardener suggested using an upside down tomato cage inside the fivegallon pot to keep the plants upright. Now why didn’t I think of that? Thank you.

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There are eight (why eight — bulbs are usually sold in uneven numbers?) magnificent orange-red tulips blooming in a five gal-

lon pot. The flower cups are four inches deep and the stems are about 18 inches tall and very sturdy. What a joy they are! I believe they are Darwin hybrids but wouldn’t swear I’m right, although I started my gardening career selling bulbs.

My darling husband considered my behavior as almost grounds for divorce. I repeat, it’s a disease but it doesn’t seem to be contagious, as he never got even a slight fever when spring rolled around, whereas I go into orbit.

The hibiscus in the west window is in bloom again, one flower at a time, but several

more buds of varying sizes are still to come.

It is a marvel, that mad plant.

Beside it is the orange tree, once again bearing fruit and also coming into flower. They all seem to love that west window.

The Hoya plant beside them, but facing South west and in front of a nylon curtained window, is also in bud.

That plant is now over 40 years old — younger than I am by several years. I hate to admit how many, so please don’t ask.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

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Via Choralis presents The Creation Devon MacKenzie News staff

Via Choralis is gearing up to present an epic work next month.

The choir will be performing Haydn’s Oratorio The Creation in two shows during the first weekend of May. The Creation, a major work by Joseph Haydn, is such a large production that the choir had to add singers earlier this year in order to keep up with the orchestra.

“This is an opportunity to hear one of the great masterpieces of the 18th century that’s not often performed,” Conductor Nicholas Fairbanks said of the production.

“I would say it’s certainly as great a work as Handel’s Messiah but it’s not performed as frequently because of the size of the production,” he

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Soloists Anna Shill (soprano), Adam Dyjach (tenor) and Paul Winkelmans (bass) will also be joining the choir and orchestra for the performance.

The show will take place Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall (900 Johnson St., Victoria) and Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church (10030 Third St., Sidney).

Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door) or $10 for students (with ID). Those 17 and under get in free.

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On Saturday, April 27 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, April 28 (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) the show and sale will take place at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Guest artists will include Pat Bennet (structural weaving) and Shannon Proctor-McLeod and Bob McLeod (glass blowing). Other mediums featured in the show will include jewellery, painting, sculpture and pottery. The event will also feature door prizes and demonstrations.

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Earth Month…Act for the planet!

FortisBC supports the environment in operations and services offered

By Tom Loski

Through FortisBC’s PowerSense programs, electricity customers saved an estimated 32 million kilowatt hours of electricity last year.

Earth Day is celebrated annually April 22 with events held across the globe to demonstrate support for protecting the environment. FortisBC recognizes that sound environmental practices make good business sense and that’s why the company is committed to delivering safe, reliable energy in an environmentally responsible way to all of the communities we serve.

We look for ways to support the environment in our operations and with services that we provide to our customers.

One simple way customers can help the environment is to consider our paperless billing option, a fast and simple way to save paper and ultimately our forests.

When customers go paperless, their bill is delivered directly to their email address as a PDF file attached to the email. The eBill service is a fast, easy and environmentally friendly way for customers to access both their electricity and natural gas bill.

Another simple way customers can

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look at reducing their carbon footprint is through rebates and financial incentives offered as part of our PowerSense and Energy Efficiency and Conservation programs. .

Through FortisBC’s PowerSense programs, electricity customers saved an estimated 32 million kilowatt hours of electricity in 2012. The PowerSense programs helps customers conserve energy and get the most out of their energy dollar by providing both finan-

cial incentives and advice on energy efficient technologies and practices.

In 2012, FortisBC’s natural gas Energy Efficiency and Conservation programs helped residential, commercial and industrial customers save more than 360,000 gigajoules of natural gas, enough energy to heat some 4,100 homes in one year.

Renewable natural gas is a B.C.made, carbon neutral energy source.

The methane gas used to produce

renewable natural gas comes from organic waste found at local landfills and farms. Instead of escaping into the atmosphere as a harmful greenhouse gas, it’s captured, cleaned and added to our pipeline, giving our customers a renewable energy source.

For about $5 more per month on their natural gas bill, customers can designate 10 per cent of their natural gas use as renewable. We’ll then inject an equivalent amount into our system.

To date, more than 60 businesses and close to 3,800 residential customers have signed up to be part of the renewable natural gas program.

Helping customers conserve energy is one of the most cost effective ways for us to meet future needs. And by making thoughtful energy choices — whether it’s switching to paperless billing, installing energy efficient lighting or upgrading to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace — you’re supporting the environment.

Tom Loski is the vice president of customer service at FortisBC.

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In addition to this week’s activities, residents enjoy many opportunities to get out and help, learn and celebrate throughout the year.

In Oak Bay, from April 29 to May 4, the Village will be showcasing a number of ways to live more ecologically. From workshops to fashion shows, the week is a collaborative effort between Oak Bay businesses and community groups to show a few of the things people can do to better take care of the planet.

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Sidney Mayor Larry Cross rolls out the first ball during the April 21 season opening of the Sidney Lawn Bowling Club. Club president Ron Smith looks on, as do enthusiastic members of the group.

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Wright was the founder and head of the Oak Bay Marine Group for over 50 years and was also a significant part of the local club’s history and his generosity and support to the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club over the past 32 years will not be forgotten.

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The Sidney/ GreenGlade Jane’S walk will start at the corner of Canora Road and Dehavilland Way (in front of the 676 Kittyhawk Air Cadet Squadron building) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.

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HOLLY PARK Music Studio Brentwood- Voice, Piano, harmony, trumpet, French horn.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION rated #2 for work-at-home.

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FRICTION CRANE OPERATOR

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

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“ANGRY BIRD” kid/adult red cap, $20. Vintage oak office chair $79. Call (778)265-1615.

NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront lots for sale excellent climate near the Atlantic Ocean. Three bedroom house for sale or rent www.sawmilllanding.com or waterfront@bellaliant.net call 1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-3284338.

TILLICUM/ BURNSIDE area: 3095 Irma Street. 2 bdrm, $875./mo inclds utils, share laundry. Call 250-588-8885.

TOP CASH PAID

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

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is accepting resumes for the operation of a 230T Lattice Boom Friction Crane for the new Johnson Street bridge project in Victoria, BC. Certifications, qualifications & experience in a Friction Crane are required.

Send resumes via fax 604-241-5301 or pclvanisland@pcl.com

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS 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.

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TWIN BED with frame and box spring $50. Single bed with 2 drawers & foam mattress, $30.

(250)995-2007.

BIG LIVING room easy chair, newly upholstered, dark brown, $50. (250)656-1640.

PERENNIAL PANSIES, smaller variety, numerous large clusters $10.all. 250-383-5390 STRESS LESS black leather chair with ottoman, $60. Call (250)652-4621.

STUDENT DESK & chair, $30.

Foam Topper queen size mattress, $25. Call 250-472-2474.

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.

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca UNIVERSAL GYM $150.

Dumbbells $75.

Senya fax machine $25. Please call Dean at 250-727-7905.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

Garage Sales

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNUAL DEAN PARK SALE- Sat, April 27, 9am2pm. 100 homes participating.

Find everything you need here. From East Saanich Rd, enter at Forest Park, Dean Park or Barrett.

ST. LUKE’S Spring Fair. Sat., 10-2pm. 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. Plants, antiques, crafts, books.

Sidney luxury Condo- beautiful 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, close to downtown, ocean views. #201-9942-Third St. $498,000.

778-351-1239 ID#192331 www.propertyguys.com

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

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LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. PRICE REDUCED to $35,000. Call 250-590-2450.

FOR SALE by Owner Townhouse $389,500.

MLS #320099. Open House every Sat & Sun 12-3pm, 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. Call 250-818-7038 for more info.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils.

Monthly/Weekly.

Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

ESQUIMALT- LRG 2 bdrm, $995 *1/2 month free*, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. (250)385-7256.

SAANICH- 55+ furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1100, utils incld 250-479-5437

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SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY, bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Gas F/P, D/W, own lndry, large deck & yard.

NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997.

NORTH SAANICHbright upper suite in Deep Cove, ocean views, priv entrance, deck, W/D, hydro, cable incld. $750. Call 778-679-0092.

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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

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SIDNEY, MATURE lady, N/S, N/D, long term, (June or July), 2-3 bdrm, Pier or Landmark Building. Call (250)629-3102.

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty!

56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb.

MILL HILL area- 2 bdrm on bus route, W/D, nice yrd/porch, priv, sm shed. N/S sm pet ok. $1000 negotible w/yard work. (250)475-2303.

UPTOWN AREA, 5 bdrm, 1/2 Duplex, avail now, $1650 mo.

Call Harj at 250-686-8847.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY- DELIGHTFUL Garden suite, furnished. Walk to work, amenities & ocean.

NS/NP. $850. (250)656-9194.

SOUTH OAK Bay: Walk to beach, 1 bdrm+ den, terrace. $1095 inclusive. Avail now to Dec. Flex term. 250-595-4757

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

MMAP REGISTERED. Medical grower has secured grow site to share. Gorge area. Police check and references required by responsible grower.

(250)589-5675.

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BRENTWOOD BAY- Brand new 1 bdrm, 1 bath, ground floor, own entry NS/NP. D/W, W/D. $800+ utils.

Call (250)652-1725.

ESQUIMALT, 2 bdrms, harbour views, sunroom, $910.

Avail immed. (250)474-4453.

LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1000 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail immed. Call (250)881-2283.

MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, May 1. 250-727-6217.

SIDNEY- (CLOSE to downtown, beach access) 1 bdrm newly reno’d, shared W/D, lrg fenced yrd+ patio, on bus route. Pet? $850. inclusive.

Call (250)514-2533.

7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer.

Good for small tractors and quads. 4 wheels, loading ramps, green. $1350 obo. Call (250)384-7954.

MARINE BOATS TOTAL PACKAGE now! 39’ Tradewinds Asp Cabin Crusier, twin Cummins diesels, enclosed sundeck & bridge, 2 heads sleeps 4-6. Very well maintained, boat house kept in North Saanich Marina. Asking $116,000. 50’ x 25’ enclosed boathouse available as part of complete cruising and moorage package. Ready to go!

Call (250)361-7343.

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PAULA’S HOUSECLEANING $20./hr. Reliable, honest. Sidney, N.Saanich. 250-656-2401

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

LAPWING CARPENTRY. Decks, fences, quality repairs, renos & insulation. 10 years experience. Call 778-967-1246

LINDSEY’S CLEANING. Excellent References. Call 250896-0703

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc.

250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

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

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FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

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250-475-1462.

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

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GARDENING 22YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown?

Aerating, pwr raking, pruning.

Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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11 DIAMOND DAVE- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing.

Free ests. (250)889-5794.

Clean ups, Lawn and Garden Care, Landscaping Projects, Horticultural.

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WE-CUT-LAWNS

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“Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.” Call us at

250-655-1956 (Peninsula).

THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

Call 250-361-6164.

PRO IRISH GARDENERSLawn & Garden maintenance.

WCB. Call (250)652-6989.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance.

Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283

M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting.

Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp.

Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

HANDYMAN DAN. Quality workmanship. Free estimates.

Call 250-656-6789.

1 J&L Gardening yard cleanup and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.

Over 300 Choices

1.877.835.6670

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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Call Ben 250-884-6603.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

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MOVING & STORAGE

FLOORING SALE

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

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DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

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250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

Bryan’s Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Clean-Ups Pruning, Landscaping Pwr Washing, Irrigation 30 Years Experience Best prices Guaranteed

250.388.3535

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone.

Replace, Rebuild, Renew!

“Quality is our Guarantee”.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

1ST MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton.

Prices starting at $80/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

Available Paper Routes POSITIONS OPEN FOR

FT/PT Carriers & Sub Carriers

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443 DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext.

Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

NORM’S PAINTINGReasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs experience. Call 250-478-0347.

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

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

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

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

STUCCO, SIDING & Rainscreen - Patches & Repairs. atta babe! Dan (250)655-0011.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

NORM’S WINDOW Cleaning.

250-812-3213. WCB. www.normswindowcleaning.ca

WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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Rotarians on the Saanich Peninsula will celebrate a century of Service above Self during 2013. The Rotary Club of Victoria, the first club on Vancouver Island, was established on Nov. 14th, 1913 as the 90th club in the world.

This special feature looks at the three Rotary clubs of the Saanich Peninsula.

What’s inside: A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENTS WHAT IS ROTARY? ROTARY CLUB OF BRENTWOOD BAY ROTARY CLUB OF SIDNEY SIDNEY BY THE SEA ROTARY CLUB

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Clubs serving the Saanich Peninsula: Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay Rotary Club of Sidney Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea

One person can make a difference. Together we can change the world.

ONE CAUSE. ONE WORLD. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

HUNDRED Meet the Rotary Clubs of the Saanich Peninsula BRENTWOOD BAY Meets at noon every Tuesday at the Zanzibar Restaurant on Stellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Road in Brentwood Bay. President: Gary Nason 250-658-0672 Secretary: Donna Stewart 250-381-7338 Interesting programs, have some fun, help to support our community.

Service Above Self is our driving force. Consider coming to a meeting to see what Rotary is all about. New members are always welcome.

For more information visit www.rotaryclubofbrentwoodbay.org

SIDNEY Weekly dinner meetings Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Glen Meadows Golf and Country Club, 1050 McTavish Road, Sidney, BC V8L 3S3, Canada.

President: Roger Hind Secretary: Carolyn Morley For more information visit www.rotaryclubofsidney.org or contact President Roger Hind at 250-656-8685

New members are always welcome!

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We are actively recruiting like-minded, community-spirited individuals.

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The Four-Way Test The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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A message from the Presidents Brentwood Bay. Greetings from Brentwood Bay Rotary Club. With a firm belief in SERVICE ABOVE SELF our club is active on the Saanich Peninsula.

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Meeting at the Zanzibar restaurant in Brentwood Bay we receive presentations on local issues and activities and plan how we can best support our community. Although small with only 19 members, we raise funds to support community projects and we are most grateful for the generous support which we receive. We seek your continued support and hope to see you at future events. If SERVICE ABOVE SELF is of interest to you please contact us and learn

Gary Nason President of the Rotary Club Brentwood Bay

more. New members are welcome.

governor’s MESSAGE

The Rotary Clubs of Sidney, Sidney by the Sea and Brentwood Bay have joined together to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in the Greater Victoria area. The three Saanich Pen-

Sidney. In the history of Rotary, since its inception in 1905, there is a strong parallel between the development of its ideals and objectives and the growth

Roger Hind President of the Rotary Club of Sidney

insula Clubs have donated countless hours and resources to help make our communities

of Rotary Clubs. The Members of Rotary Clubs encourage high ethical stan-

a little better, a little safer and a little happier.

dards in all vocations, provide humanitarian services and help build interna-

As Governor of Rotary District 5020 I have the

tional understanding, goodwill and peace in the world united in the ideal of

opportunity to witness and experience the

service as their objectives. The more Rotarians appreciate the potential for

overall quality of service to our communities,

good within their communities and beyond, the more rapidly the movement

both locally and internationally. Rotarians

has grown. We also see the potential to eradicate Polio and numerous other

celebrating the accomplishments of our first

diseases worldwide through the cooperation, funding and volunteer support

100 years goes hand in hand with looking for-

provided by Rotary Clubs, its Foundation and its partners the World Health

ward to the future delivery of Rotary programs

Organization and the Gates Foundation.

with the same zeal, compassion and commitment demonstrated in the past.

Sidney by the Sea. The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea is a dynamic and engaged

Hein Moes President of Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea

volunteer service organization dedicated to taking a leadership role in meeting the needs of youth and seniors in our local community, promoting health, literacy and economic self-sufficiency in communities in need around the world. The Rotary motto for 2012/2013 is Peace Through Service and asks each Rotarian to see the needs of others as more important than their own needs. The Sidney by the Sea Rotary club members actively follow this motto daily and we have accomplished success over the past nine months raising funds for community and international programs. Learn about our club projects in the Sidney by the Sea article later in this supplement. We are always looking for like-minded, community-spirited individuals. Come out and learn about our club at one of our Thursday morning meetings. Please contact Richard Belanger (richardbelanger@gmail.com).

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PROJECTS Visit: www.rotary.org

What is Rotary?

Rotary is a volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace. About 32,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas conduct projects to address today’s challenges - including illiteracy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water, and environmental concerns - while encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations. As the world’s largest provider of international scholarships, the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International helps more than 1, 000 students annually to study abroad and serve as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with seven prestigious universities around the world, providing opportunities to earn a master’s degree in peace and conflict resolution.

Polio Plus is Rotary’s flagship program. By the time polio is eradicated, Rotary club members will have contributed US$850 million and countless volunteer hours to immunize more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, along with the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Founded in Chicago in 1905 as the world’s first volunteer service organization Rotary quickly expanded around the globe. Founder Paul Harris arranged meetings of business colleagues by rotating the locations through member’s offices. Hence the derivation of the word Rotary. Today, club members are men and women from nearly every walk of life who meet weekly to plan service projects, discuss community and international issues and

enjoy fellowship. Clubs are non political and open to every race, culture and creed. Clubs are grouped geographically into Districts which are headed by District Governor.

Vancouver Island and North Western Washington State clubs form district 5020, which is one of the largest districts in Rotary and one of the few international districts with 87 clubs and approximately 5000 members. This year’s district conference will be held in Sidney, Vancouver Island, at the Mary Winspear Centre May 31st to June 2nd. Between 400 and 500 Rotarians are expected to attend.

“MEMBERS ARE MEN AND WOMEN FROM NEARLY EVERY WALK OF LIFE WHO MEET WEEKLY TO PLAN SERVICE PROJECTS, DISCUSS COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND ENJOY FELLOWSHIP“ Clubs are semi autonomous following the interests of their members, whilst adhering to the principles agreed for all Rotary clubs. Service above self and the Four way test - Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and better Friendship? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Club members pay annual dues to cover administration costs thus allowing all funds from fund raising events to be reinvested into the community and international projects according to the desires of the members of each club.

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The Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay The Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay was chartered on Oct. 3rd, 1981. Meetings are held every Tuesday at noon in the Zanzibar Café on Stelly’s Crossroad where we have great meals and comfortable ambiance. Being a small club with just 19 members, we all know each other and meetings are relaxed and fun. We are also fortunate to attract a variety of speakers and presenters who make our meetings educational and informative. As a semi autonomous club we are guided by the interests and passions of our members. It is surprising what a few can do when they are keen to serve.

The club carries out a variety of fund raising activities throughout the year. Our major fundraising event is at the Saanich Fall Fair where the club runs a concession booth, affectionately named The Sugar Shack. During the Fair all members, along with their spouses, family and friends, pitch in to sell candy floss, snow cones, hot dogs and our ever popular soft ice cream. In April we team up with the centre for Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay to host Antiques Revisited. This popular event offers attendees the opportunity to bring in their antiques to be appraised by professional appraisers.

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PROJECTS The Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay.

Visit: www.rotaryclubofbrentwoodbay.org

This year the club will be partnering with the MS Society of Southern Vancouver Island to hold a Gala Night Out in the Church and State Winery on May 4th. The event promises to be an exciting evening with an auction, entertainment, a plated gourmet dinner and wine.

The funds raised at all functions go to support local community and international projects.

Contributions were made to the Central Saanich Seniors Center in Brentwood Bay, a kit was purchased for the Early Learning for the Visually Impaired program, book awards to encourage readers at the Brentwood Bay Elementary school, contributions to a program for the hearing impaired. The club also provides manpower and financial support for the Terry Fox Run and the MS Carnation Fund raiser, as well as awarding the Darcy Lazarz Scholarship at Stelly’s Secondary School.

“THE FUNDS RAISED AT ALL FUNCTIONS GO TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS.” The club supports the African Community Project which educates and assists rural Zambian communities to establish sustainable tree nurseries, and provide educational facilities and address water and health issues. Prior to this we partnered with Harbourside Rotary Club to provide water wells in Honduras. We have funded wells in Kitogata, Uganda and northern India and a girls dormitory in Katesh, Tanzania. We have supported the Polio Plus campaign to eradicate polio.

If you are interested in making a presentation to our club or becoming a member you are welcome to contact our president Gary Nason at 250-658-0627 or any member of the Brentwood Bay Rotary Club. Why not visit us on the internet.

By Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay

Congratulations Rotary!

100 Years of Good Service.

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The Rotary Club of Sidney was chartered on August 14, 1946. The club has sponsored the formation of three other clubs, the Salt Spring Island Rotary Club, the Brentwood Rotary Club and the Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club.

The Sidney Rotary Club is a dinner club, which meets at the Glen Meadows Golf Course every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The club has been involved in many local and international projects, along with providing scholarships and youth training opportunities. Our major fundraiser each year is the children’s and adult’s games at the Saanich Fair. We brought the first children’s rides to the fair in 1953 and have been involved since then.

The Rotary Club of Sidney has provided funds for clean water projects in many Central and South American villages, purchased Eco-Kalan stoves for a Habitat for Humanity project in the Philippines and most recently, provided funds to build latrines in Kakuma, Kenya for children.

“OUR CLUB HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS.”

Members of the Sidney Rotary Dinner Club

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PROJECTS The Rotary Club of Sidney

Visit: www.rotaryclubofsidney.org

Locally, our club helped build the non-profit Wakefield Manor and Rotary Baseball Park. Our club provided the Town of Sidney with a town clock on Beacon Avenue, established the Heart Smart Walk along the Sidney waterfront and purchased a defibrillator for the Mary Winspear Centre. We assisted the North Saanich Fire Department purchase of two thermal imaging cameras, purchased the

Congratulations Rotary BC 100th Anniversary 1913-2013 The District of North Saanich Mayor and Council would like to congratulate BC Rotary Clubs on your 100th anniversary. With over 145 clubs across BC your humanitarian services are vast and of immense worth. You are a value to all our communities and we are grateful for your hard work and commitment.

A heartfelt welcome to visiting dignitaries and members of the community who have come to attend the Rotary District Convention held in Sidney May 3-5, 2013.

first set of Jaws of Life for the Sidney Fire Department and assisted with rebuilding a fence at the Shoal Centre. Our club collaborated with the Brentwood and Sidney by the Sea Rotary clubs to provide furnishings for the palliative care unit at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and contributed to the purchase of laparoscopic equipment for their operating room. Recently we have provided funds to the Haliburton Community Organic Farm Society to construct a building to house a large freezer.

Other recent fundraisers held include a dinner & auction evening highlighting local food and wine, a Swap & Shop and a Road Rally. Funds raised help support the Mt. Newton Centre programs for seniors, the Parkland Grads, Extreme Teen events at Bayside School and the Grade 3 water safety and swim program at the Panorama Centre for all children on the peninsula.

The Rotary Club of Sidney has been very active supporting youth in our community. Annually, we provide two $1,000 scholarships for graduating students from Parkland and Stelly’s schools and send students to Rotary programs held in Ottawa and Tacoma, Washington.

Our club has been involved in Rotary Youth Exchange for the past 10 years. A local student goes out for a one year cultural exchange and the club in turn hosts a student from another country. This year we have sent one student to Sweden and one to Thailand while we host a Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Denmark who is attending Parkland Secondary.

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PROJECTS The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea

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The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club was chartered on November 21, 1995 with 11 charter members, including four women. Today six of those members remain active in the club, including three of the original female members. The club provides a breakfast meeting option for local Rotarians, where fun and fellowship have enabled the club to undertake projects that improve the health and welfare within our community and in needy communities around the world.

It is a great honour for the Town of Sidney to be hosting the Rotary District Conference during the 100th Anniversary of Rotary Clubs. On behalf of the Town of Sidney, I would like to say “Welcome” to all of the delegates and I hope that you enjoy your time in our beautiful seaside community.

Sidney is fortunate to have two Rotary Clubs within our community; the Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea and Rotary Club of Sidney. Each of these clubs has contributed a tremendous amount of volunteer time and resources, developing initiatives that have benefited both residents of our community and communities around the world.

Quite recently, in the summer of 2012, Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea installed a children’s water spray park in our newly upgraded Iroquois Park. This has quickly become a popular summertime attraction for local children.

Our club is friendly, providing a venue for networking and camaraderie among service-minded business professionals. Our membership includes current and former town councillors, a former Mayor, business owners and retired vocational leaders. The club is currently 45 members strong. Team-building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just some of the leadership skills that members can exercise and enhance. Our belief in Service above Self ensures that we focus our efforts on improving quality of life both locally and globally.

Locally, Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club has undertaken multi-year projects as well as annual contributions to area groups. Recent projects include the North Saanich Free Ride Bicycle Park and the new water spray park in Iroquois Park. Through funding contributions, the club has supported: the Sidney Sea and Air Cadets, school literacy programs, the Sidney Concert Society, the Sidney Food Bank, Victoria Riding for the Disabled, Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Jeneece Place and the Mount Newton Centre. We also provide scholarships to Stelly’s and Parkland high school students, Camosun College and the Shoal Centre. Participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange, local high school students experience a year living with families in another country; similarly, an international Rotary Youth Exchange student is supported by the club here in Sidney each year.

High school students are also sponsored for leadership development programs such as Adventures in Citizenship (a learning experience in Ottawa) and the Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly (Tacoma, WA).

Internationally, we make ongoing contributions to Rotary’s polio eradication program and Shelterbox (temporary emergency housing in disaster areas). We have partnered with the Compassionate Resource Warehouse to ship used medical equipment and school supplies to overseas locations. With funding support from the Rotary Foundation and other Rotary Clubs, larger projects include improvements to the Malawi Girls School, a therapeutic rehabilitation pool in Brazil, the Tanzania Malaria Project and Mercy Ships International.

Water Spray Park at Iroquois Park – funded by Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea.

Our Rotary Clubs also provide scholarships for local youth, enabling them to pursue their dreams. They raise funds and awareness for causes and as a result, our community and many individuals have been supported in numerous ways by their positive contributions.

“RECENT PROJECTS INCLUDE THE NORTH SAANICH FREE RIDE BICYCLE PARK” To support these efforts, club members contribute both financially and with sweat equity. But we really depend upon fundraising to maximize our contributions to local and international projects. Our major fundraiser is a Monte Carlo night, a gala evening with gaming, dancing and a silent auction. Thanks to our many sponsors. At the Saanich Fall Fair we operate an ice cream wagon to raise funds for our youth programs and team with the Sidney Rotary Club to staff the very popular games of chance.

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HUNDRED From the Community to the Community Peninsula Rotarians create fund raising events in order to support their community projects. Some examples of fund raisers and the projects supported are given below: Fund Raisers Projects Supported Saanich Fair Sugar Shack Rotary Baseball Park Saanich Fall Fair Games Wakefield Manor Road Rally Saanich Peninsula Hospital Antiques Revisited Panorama Recreation Centre Poinsettia sales Mount Newton Centre Gala Night Out with Auction Generator for Sluggett House Monte Carlo Night Rotary Water Spray Park Concerts Eradication of Polio Swap & shop Mercy Ships Ice Cream Wagon at Saanich Fair Jeneece Place Car Wash African Water projects Mary Winspear Centre Town of Sidney Sidney Fire Department North Saanich Fire Department Scholarships at Stelly’s and Parkland School Scholarships at Camosun Scholarships at the Shoal Centre North Saanich Free Ride Bike Park Malawi Girls School Victoria Riding for the Disabled

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