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Mixing chemistry experiments in his backyard workshop, Kai Stevenson has the freedom to learn whatever he feels like, even if that means pickling a dead

bee. Most eight-year-olds are accustomed to going to school Monday to Friday with their peers, but Kai learns at home. His mother Robin Stevenson is quick to let you know he’s not homeschooling. “We are unschooling,” she said.

There is no specific time set aside for schoolwork, but Kai is constantly doing something. Their coffee table is stacked high with books and Kai’s office is full of more books and activities. He’s built a self-contained garden in a two-litre bottle that continues

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What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your riding, and why? -- Affordability of housing, education and services, and cost pressures being faced by families. I strongly support a legislated poverty reduction strategy and the BC NDP’s Family Bonus program. Families will receive an additional $60 to $70 per child per month, for children under the age of 18, up to $829 per year. What would be your top priority as MLA? -- A forward-looking, sustainable, diversified economy that creates new opportunities and good jobs. I want to focus on the fundamentals like a skilled and trained workforce that promotes private sector growth, entrepreneurial innovation and a thriving small business sector. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your riding and the region? -- We need a regional transportation authority on the South Island for a more cohesive approach to planning and implementation of muchneeded improvements. Adding HOV lanes to arterials like the Trans Canada Highway for buses, and using the E & N Rail Corridor for commuter rail, are two actions we could take right away. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -I support the call for a referendum on the issue of amalgamation and believe citizens and communities need to be heard. iPhone or Blackberry? – Blackberry because that is what the Legislative Assembly provides MLAs, but I wish it were an iPhone.

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your riding, and why? -- Right now the issue is sewage. It will be the largest infrastructure project ever in Greater Victoria, and we need to get it right. There has been such disregard for public consultation and community values. It’s not just about sewage anymore, it’s about due process and democracy now. What would be your top priority as MLA? -- Once I’ve seen the sewage project righted, my top priority will be to hold government accountable by examining every bill carefully and consulting with my constituents. I’d like to see our riding be a leader in public engagement in democracy. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your riding and the region? -- We’ve got to get bus/HOV lanes and a commuter ferry running in the short term. In the medium term, I’d like to work towards a potential McKenzie Avenue interchange and E&N commuter rail. LRT is a long way off on the horizon. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -- It’s time citizens discussed it instead of casting fear and doom on the idea. Regionalized services are increasing. If we’re not careful we’ll end up with the CRD in charge of everything. Based on the sewage debacle, that would not be good. iPhone or Blackberry? – Android. (I also have an iPad which is awesome.)

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Josh Stettler Independent What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your riding, and why? -- In Esquimalt it is the sewage/ sludge plant, in the riding as a whole I find it is over taxation and the unsustainable growth of government. What would be your top priority as MLA? – To act as a non-partisan watchdog to bring an independent voice to the legislature. To fight for lower taxes, careful spending and keeping our debt under control. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your riding and the region? -- I would foster an environment that is conducive to the private sector operating on the E&N railway. The private sector can create jobs and move much faster then the government. We need that railway running now, not years from now. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -I feel any forced amalgamation will create resentment and a host of problems and legal challenges. The municipal level is where people feel they have a strong voice and are heard by government. I oppose any actions taken by the province to force amalgamation. iPhone or Blackberry? – The phone I bought over eight years ago still works fine.

Chris Ricketts B.C. Liberals What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your riding, and why? -- Ensuring sustainable, well-paying jobs throughout the riding, because without a solid tax base we can’t afford the services we all want, such as health, education and social development. What would be your top priority as MLA? -Having spent my entire life in Esquimalt and the West Shore, I have a history of getting involved and getting things done. I have a passion for the area and want to ensure the concerns of residents are brought to the legislature so that issues such as sewage treatment, transportation and economic growth are not only heard but respected by provincial decision-makers. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your riding and the region? -- Work with Island Corridor Foundation to get the train running as a commuter service. Work for a proper interchange at McKenzie Avenue and the Trans-Canada Highway. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -- I believe the provincial government has a role in helping municipalities determine if there are better, more cost effective ways to provide local services, such as the current arrangements we have for policing, water and recycling. Any decision on the amalgamation of municipalities should be left to the residents of the area through a referendum. iPhone or Blackberry? – Android.

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into rodeo, and it’s fun to watch,” Vines said. Back this year after a two-year hiatus is Dennis Halstread, rodeo clown and barrel man. “He’s really good and the crowd loves him,” said Sandy West, co-

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The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1476. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Tuesday, 21 May 2013, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record.

Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1476 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the text of the RM7A (Medium Density Apartment A) with OF PUBLIC HEARINGrespect to a portion of the subject property only, to Langford has received an applicaton Zoning Bylaw No. 300 bydevelopment. means of proposed allowtoa amend fee simple townhouse

1476. All persons who believe that their interest in property is afected by the proposed Applicant: Chad Verity Developments Ltd.maters e aforded an opportunity to be heardBryden, or to present writen submissions respectng n the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1476 is a 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Tuesday, 21 May 2013, at 7:00 pm. Please be portion of 3365 Happy Valley Rd shown shaded no representatons may be received by Council afer the close of the Public Hearing and any on the plan made to Council, whether orally or inbelow. writng, will form part of a public record. The purpose of Bylawof No.the 1476 is to amendproposed the City of Langford Zoning Bylawmaterial No. 300 that the COPIES complete Bylaw and other by amending the textmay of the RM7A (Medium Densityto Apartment A) with respect a Council consider in relation the Bylaw may be to viewed from portion of the subject property only, to allow a fee simple townhouse development.

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creating programs and webpages on the computer. One of his favourite activities is playing the computer game Minecraft. Robin creates activities to teach Kai new things using his interest in the game. “He makes creepers and undermine cushions, we’ve made a Minecraft cellphone cover and we’ve bought coloured duct tape to make Minecraft wallets,” she said. He is learning about running a business as he plans to sell some of his creations at home schooling conventions and online. Each week Kai also gets visits from his mentor, an engineering student from the University of Victoria, to help teach him new things, mostly focusing on computers. Which is helpful because Kai would like to have a future in computer programming. Though there isn’t a curriculum Kai is always learning something and his mother is always

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Career aspirations drove Emma Hanaka to choose distance learning after finishing Grade 9 in public school. “I have eight more years of schooling ahead of me, I want to be an optometrist,” said the 15-year-old. Her goal is to complete grades 10 through 12 in two years then move on to post secondary, but Hanaka didn’t want to give up her passion of eight years – soccer. She plays on the Juan de Fuca gold girls U16 team and in the Belmont soccer academy which is open to any student living within the Sooke district. “It helps to come out every day and be around other kids,” Hanaka said, though she doesn’t miss navigating crowded halls. Hanaka participates in the academy five days a week for about an hour a day alongside fellow distance learner Breanna Ennis, 16, of Sooke. “I think it’s valuable for the girls to join the academy. School is a lot about social aspects too. It’s really important for students to socialize on a regular basis,” said academy coach Troy Harris. Both girls are enrolled through distance learning. They

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worth it. “Homeschooling allows me to have a lot more time to do my work,” said Ennis. “I don’t feel rushed … It’s easy to balance my homework and the academy.”

Registration required for schooling at home Homeschooled students in B.C. must be registered in a public, independent or distance learning school. This doesn’t mean they need to attend classes at the facility, they just need to register with the district. In the Sooke School District there are only two students who are homeschooled. “They are both seven and live in Sooke,” said superintendent Jim Cambridge. Many other children study from home but are referred to as distributed learners who are registered or enrolled in a distance learning or other program.

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OUR VIEW

Tanker paranoia doesn’t help us During election campaigns, any talk of economic development tends to be taken with a grain of salt, often viewed as overly optimistic predictions. It’s no surprise then, that as the B.C. NDP and B.C. Liberals vie to become our next government, the issues of pipeline projects and the prospect of additional tanker traffic on B.C.’s coast have voters the most fired up. In Greater Victoria, for example, many people find abhorrent the notion that dozens more oil tankers could one day be sailing past our pristine waterfront areas, if Kinder Morgan is granted permission to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline to Burnaby. It’s easy to forget, as we stroll, run or bike along the Dallas Road walkway, or pathways in Oak Bay or Cadboro Bay, that the ocean which makes our views so scenic is a commercial waterway. Has been for years. Asked why having more oil tankers on that marine highway is a bad thing, people inevitably warn of the potential for an environmental disaster, should a ship run aground or spring a leak in its double-hulled steel. They’ll point to the Exxon Valdez as an example of the environmental havoc a marine accident can wreak. Let’s face it, when it comes to operating anything mechanical, whether it’s heavy equipment, a motor vehicle, a jet airplane or a huge ship, human error is always a possibility. And the consequences can be devastating. But do we ban flying because planes can crash? Or ban motor vehicles knowing that people die every year in collisions? Out of the hundreds of large ships that annually traverse the Strait of Juan de Fuca oil tankers and container ships alike – how many have run aground in anyone’s memory? No one can predict when or if such a disaster might happen. But limiting such a vital transportation link and economic driver is akin to pulling the sheets over our heads and staying in bed. That’s not the mindset that will help B.C. grow and prosper, especially at a time when we’re struggling to find our competitive niche in a still-shaky global economy. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

2013

CCNA BLUE RIBBON

2009 WINNER

NDP to B.C. voters: trust us in the NDP leadership contest two When Adrian Dix took over as years ago. B.C. NDP leader two years ago, Leadership contender Mike he struggled to communicate, Farnworth told the party especially in the sound faithful he would study bites of radio and TV. independent power There was a running purchase contracts, and if joke in the legislature he found that they are not press gallery: It didn’t in the public interest, he matter what question would “mend them or end you asked him, you got them.” Another leadership a six-minute answer that hopeful, energy critic John ended with the evils of Horgan, allowed that he log exports. would “break” contracts if Even more than under necessary. Carole James, the NDP Tom Fletcher By this spring, Dix railed against log exports. B.C. Views had a new non-position “B.C. logs for B.C. jobs” on power purchase became one of Dix’s contracts. He will “assess favourite slogans. As them and address them.” The the election approached, another printed platform promises a Dixism was heard daily: “Say what review “within the limits of existing you’re going to do, say how you’re contracts.” Either they plan to risk going to pay for it.” a costly legal battle, or they’re just So it was a surprise a few weeks ago when the NDP signaled it would paying lip service. All you have to do to find out is elect them. essentially not offer a policy on Labour code changes are another log exports. They’re going to meet blank slate. A memo from the B.C. with “stakeholders” and come up Federation of Labour executive to with a plan after they get a majority members last year described how government. they were working closely with the This is exactly the same nonNDP to rewrite B.C. labour law. policy the NDP had in 2009. They The NDP election platform punts don’t have an answer to the this issue until after the election industry’s point that the high price as well, promising an independent gained by premium logs in foreign markets is what keeps many loggers expert panel to decide on issues working, and subsidizes the harvest like whether to end secret-ballot votes for union certification. of other logs for B.C. coastal mills. This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a Another thing the NDP doesn’t 30-year-old bad idea. It’s based like is private power development. on the destructive old notion This issue featured prominently

that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency. Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston. Oldtimers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform. Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants. Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008. If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents. On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Balancing the budget over the business cycle is from the NDP’s 1991 platform.’

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OPINIONS

Psyching out the election puzzle not easy may suggest that he is nearly ready to join into a network Yes, the B.C. election is a close-run thing. On my way to somersaults. It’s an unconvincing ploy because some of the politicians of all three realms which flies up and over today’s paper the advance poll, I would like to check the taxi-driver’s prewho endorsed Campbell and his railway-sale caper are still barriers. diction of the outcome. Cabbies are the universal consultants about policy and around and running for office again under the B.C. Lib flag. If joining together and unofficially remaking the constituEvery political junkie has a lot to be nervous tion turns out to be what the people want, that is. public opinion. But on the brief journey to the This alliance could be part of the new politics which has about. The corrective to anxiety is work, the oldpoll, there may not be time to thrash out the fashioned hard work of identifying supporters already linked the provinces together against Prime Ministhree-part puzzle: and doing the most possible to bring them to poll- ter Stephen Harper’s rigid, unyielding rule. Who deserves to win, will there be a clear winI daydream as I stand in line at the advance poll. Harper ing stations and make sure they vote. ner, and what will he/she do after gaining power? Spelling out governing plans during the elec- seems ready to cut back the flow of healthcare money to NDP leader Adrian Dix’s quiet presence seems tion campaign is a risky move. It raises the danger the provinces when the health deal comes up for a new to be holding firm against Christy Clark’s razzlethat your opponents will pry planks loose from round of horse-trading in 2014. dazzle. Provinces of all colours made a common front against your platform and either ridicule them or steal Gordon Campbell’s fumbles and betrayals left Harper in asking for lower pharmaceutical-drug prices them. a bad smell lingering in the polling station corSo politicians usually paint with broad strokes through bulk buying. ridor. Canada’s constitution looks capable of being bent and and utter benign slogans during the campaign. Don’t you think so, friend cab driver? Maybe, In the case of the NDP government that has reshaped – unlike its rigid counterpart in the U.S.A. huh? Thanks, I’m on my own in the corridor now. G.E. Mortimore Think About It In this bleak advance-poll corridor, I draw comfort from a strong chance of taking office, however, some Campbell’s top betrayals were selling and the idea that the new policy has already started in Canada. hints of policy are beginning to appear. partly paving over a publicly owned railway A few scribbles, and I ask the returned driver as he helps Dix spoke at a gathering of 70 B.C. mayors in which he had promised not to sell, a railway with great economic-development power and levying a sales tax Prince George. He was the only leader who accepted the me into his cab. Who is he betting on? He grins but he doesn’t answer. That’s how I feel too. invitation. The others made excuses. he had promised not to levy. G.E. Mortimore is a long time columnist for the Goldstream Federal, provincial and municipal politicians all represent Christy Clark is trying to distance the B.C. Libs from Campbell’s follies by doing rhetorical handsprings and the same people. The fact that Dix talked to the mayors News Gazette.

LETTERS What a beautiful May weekend this last weekend was. It was the first Saturday of sun, where we could have really enjoyed playing outside in the yard and starting our planting. Unfortunately due to the acrid smoke and ash quite visible all over our neighbourhood we were forced to shut our windows and stay inside. Opening our windows for half an hour led to ash all over the windowsills and the smell of smoke permeating the house. Langford is no longer a rural township with acres of land between properties. It is about time that council stands up and makes some stricter backyard burning laws for all zones with smaller lot sizes than the RR1 zone. Allow burning from November to April only and on two weekdays per month, instead of weekends when everyone is home and wants to

enjoy outside. Also, require a free permit to burn so that the fire department has a record of those actually burning and what they are burning. It is about time that the minority is not allowed to affect the health and wellbeing of the majority of Langford taxpayers. Lara Allsopp Langford

Bus lanes wouldn’t cut down travel time Re. CRD debates bus only lanes (News, May 1) Four minutes. This being the time advantage gained for the proposed expenditure of $600,000 to designate two lanes on Douglas Street as bus-only during rush hour. This is so slight as to be meaningless, particularly when considered against expense. Vancouver adopted a similar designated bus-only lane program in 2007 at an expense

of $207,000, despite an earlier study (2004) warning that this was unlikely to produce relevant results. As predicted, the passengers didn’t reach their destination any faster after the money was spent. Officials said most cars using the curb lane were turning anyway, so only caused minor delays. Perhaps it’s time to consider a larger view. Rather than continuing to take away traffic lanes on major roads in order to construct gardens why not consider that Greater Victoria will benefit from having proper traffic corridors that can accommodate the volume of traffic? Traffic that is moving wastes far less fuel, and greatly reduces emissions. With traffic flowing properly on major routes there will be less inclination for motorists to seek short-cuts through residential neighbourhoods, with obvious benefits. With traffic flowing properly buses will

make good time without resorting to the unnecessary expense of infrastructure changes. The counter argument will run that building new roads is contrary to the green ethic.

I agree absolutely. But by the same measure taking away existing routes causes longer delays with predictable consequences. Stuart Eastwood Colwood

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6.59 kg ................................

Carnation

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750 g

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Butterball

Fletcher Regular or

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Homestyle

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Powerade

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The all new Richie Woodland Band with Eric the Red (alto and tenor saxophone and percussive instruments), Pedro Arbour (drums and backing vocals) and Richie Woodland (vocals, semi-acoustic electric guitar and keyboard) debuts at Swan’s Brewpub, 506 Pandora, on May 9 at 9 p.m. No minors, no cover charge.

Battle of the Bands aids kids camp Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Listening to music in a postdental surgery drug-induced haze, Zoe Clint thought to herself: “music, that’s a great way to fundraise for something.” Now she’s the Tim Hortons Camp Day fundraising co-ordinator for three of Langford’s Tim Hortons locations. “I ran with it,” she said. “I wanted to make other people feel good.” Her co-workers at the Goldstream location loved the idea, so she secured Eagle Ridge Park as a venue and set July 6 as the Tim Hortons Camp Day Battle of the Bands to raise funds for underprivileged children to attend summer camp. On stage at America’s Got Talent four years ago, John Johnston, better known as Johnny Bagpipes, felt like he’d

Did you know? ■ The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of the Tim Hortons chain, to honour Tim Horton’s love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate. ■ The Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization committed to providing a funfilled camp environment for children from economically disadvantaged homes.

been had. As a judge for the fundraising band battle, he’s determined not to convey those feelings to participants. “I know what it’s like to have your hopes and dreams shot down from America’s Got Talent,” Johnston said. “I don’t like to see that, but I think (competition is) fun because it makes all the bands do their peak performances, because they’re being judged. I hate seeing people get discouraged because they didn’t win. There are no losers. “I love rock and roll. I love live music and I think live music needs to be supported. We’ve seen it fading out in Victoria and the Western Communities, and it needs to come back,” he added. He’ll bring his prior experience as a judge for Victoria’s Got Talent with him. “Little girls would come out there and sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star … you think ‘dang it. I love you’ (said with Blaine Shelton twang). Then you say that and the little girl doesn’t win and you face the parents,” said Johnston. Peter Bodman co-owner of ManKind Studio will judge alongside Johnny Bagpipes. “There’s a spark to certain acts. There’s a certain something that’s hard to define. … you can usually hear it in bands that have it,” said Trevor Timmermann, co-owner of ManKind. “We’re always looking for new stuff you never know.” Bands will compete for a recording prize offered by ManKind Studio during the twohour battle. Deadline for bands to apply, via

demonstration and instruction, kids’ events, food vendors and acting troupes. The Battle of the Bands starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults with those 12 and younger free. “We want it to be affordable to all families,” Clint said. “It’s going to be pretty spectacular.” Tim Hortons Camp Day Battle of the Bands is July 6 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Eagle Ridge City Center, 1089 Langford Pkwy. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Husband and wife team of Marianne Schaubeck and John Johnston (better known as Johnny Bagpipes) founded African Preschools Society. Schaubeck owns Reservations Africa, a tour operator specializing in independent travel to Southern and East Africa. Johnston is a professional stand up comic. Travelling frequently to Africa in 1998, they started delivering school supplies to a makeshift preschool in Lillydale B., a rural community bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa. By 2001, they committed to building a new preschool facility for the community. In May 2002 the couple opened the 10-room preschool. In November 2004, African Preschools Society became a registered charity.

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Bellies will be flying at the annual seasonal showcase for students of Asmira’s School of Oriental Bellydance on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Featuring colourful veils, finger cymbals and other props, the dancers will be presenting, among others, a flamenco-oriental fusion choreographed by Argentinian Oscar Flores. The all-ages event is held at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets are $18 and available at Cleopatra’s Bedroom and Lyle’s Place. Tickets are also available at the door for $20. Reduced price tickets for seniors, students and children are available at Asmira’s Studio (764A Yates St.) or by email at asmiradance1@me.com.

Seeking senior stars For the first time Victoria seniors will be able to compete in Chartwell Retirement Residences national Senior Star competition. The competition is open to all Vancouver Island seniors 65 and older who sing, play an instrument or do both. Now in its seventh year, the competition attracts talent from across the country. Ross Place Retirement Residences became a Chartwell property in 2012, resulting in this national contest coming to Vancouver Island for the first time in 2013. Talented seniors perform in front of a panel of judges from the local music scene and the

top three competitors receive Senior Star trophies. First and second place winners have videos of their performances advanced to the national level of competition. The top eight seniors at that level will be flown to Niagara Falls in November. There is no cost to enter and the public is invited to watch the audition performances on June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ross Place Retirement Residence, 2638 Ross Lane. Registration forms can be filled out at Ross Place Retirement Residence or register online at chartwell. com. llavin@vicnews.com

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Ryan Cup finals

The city’s high school girls soccer championship Ryan Cup final kicks off Thursday, 3:30 p.m. on UVic’s turf field. Visit Vicnews. com for updates on the finalists, who qualified from Tuesday’s semifinals at UVic.

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Early bye a chance for Highlanders to prep Highlanders top Kitsap Pumas 3-0 Travis Paterson News staff

Brett Levis’ debut was a sharp one as the dynamic striker was in on all three goals for the Victoria Highlanders on Saturday at Royal Athletic Park. Levis scored once and assisted on goals by Thomas Mallette and Jordie Hughes as the Highlanders won its Professional Development League home opener 3-0 over the visiting Kitsap Pumas. “We hoped for a good performance and good result, and I think 3-0 is more than we’d really expected, a good start,” said head coach Steve Simonson. Victoria soccer fans will have to wait two weeks for the next home match. The Highlanders top men’s side now enters a bye week followed by a road game against the Vancouver Whitecaps under-23 on Friday (May 17) and a home game versus the Seattle Sounders under-23 on Sunday (May 19) at RAP. “The way the schedule is set up this year, to accommodate the multi-use park we’ve got to get our home games in early. It’s also based on a tight schedule

for everyone else in the PDL,” Simonson said. Having an early bye week is not all bad. It gives the club more time to prepare as a team, as the club finalized key additions, such as Brett Levis, last week. “We need to work towards where we want to be and definitely have more work to do,” Simonson said. It’s Simonson’s first full season at the helm, having come on late in 2012 and his recruiting has paid early dividends. Levis, in particular, signed last week and comes from the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The striker finished second in scoring in the Canada West conference this year with nine goals and six assists while being named a Second Team All-Canadian. “Levis came to us through dialogue between Huskies coach Bryce Chapman and I,” Simonson said. “He is always looking to help his players move on and it opened the door to bringing him here.” Levis, pronounced in the same fashion as the famous blue jeans brand, is a dynamic and shifty player who is dangerous in many ways, as shown on Saturday with a goal and two assists.

Kitsap Pumas player Will Daniels flies in front of Victoria Highlanders defender Kalem Scott during the Highlanders season opening 3-0 win at Royal Athletic Park on Saturday (May 4). David Bukach Photography

“He’s a good dribbler and is so comfortable on the ball, he can toy his way through defenders, and it has that cascading effect, it opens up play for somebody else,” Simonson said. Despite the win it’s still too early to gauge the Highlanders.

“The May 17 to 19 weekend will be a telling one,” Simonson said, as the Highlanders take on two of the three top teams, the Whitecaps, with players on pro contracts, and the reigning division champion Sounders. sports@vicnews.com

Bays, Valkyries at home for finals UVic’s Wallace Field will host day of rugby championships Travis Paterson News staff

The historic James Bay Athletic Association will take a crack at its favourite trophy against Burnaby Lake in the Rounsefell Cup provincial men’s rugby championship game this weekend. The second-place Bays upended third-place Capilano 34-27 in overtime of the CDI Premier League semifinal at McDonald Park on Saturday. First place Burnaby Lake dented the hopes of an all-Island final beating the fourth-seed Castaway Wanderers 26-10 in the other semifinal. Because the Bays have reached the final, the Rounsefell Cup premier men’s B.C. championship will be played at UVic’s Wallace Field on Saturday, May 11. The Rounsefell Cup location rotates between Vancouver Island and the Mainland but will

only happen here if an Island team qualifies, which it has. In other men’s rugby, the Velox Valhallians hosted a triple header on Saturday and fell short in all three. It ends the Valhallians’ cam-

B.C. Rugby finals at UVIC’s Wallace Field ■ General Admission $15; Youth (under 15) or students with valid ID $10. ■ Noon, Women’s Adidas Premiership - Gordon Harris Memorial Cup. Burnaby Lake Rugby Club vs. Velox Valkyries ■ 2 p.m. Ceili’s Cup Men’s First Division Final: Burnaby Lake Rugby Club vs. UVic Norsemen ■ 4 p.m. CDI Premier League Final - Rounsefell Cup, James Bay Athletic Association vs. Burnaby Lake Rugby Club.

paign for promotion to the CDI Premier league as they fell 19-15 to Abbotsford in the Okanagan Spring Brewery League semifinals. Abbotsford edged Velox’s Academy side 46-29 in the Okanagan Brewery League Div. 1 semifinals. Earlier in the day the Brit Lions scored heavily in a 48-17 win over the Valhallians Div. 3 side, also a provincial semifinal. The UVic Norsemen advance to the Ceili’s Div. 1 provincial final with a 23-12 win over Meraloma. It all sets the stage for a day of rugby finals at UVic on May 11 with Victoria clubs in both premier finals as the Velox Valkyries will face Burnaby Lake in the Women’s Adidas Premiership Gordon Harris Cup. Velox won last year’s Harris Cup and makes its third straight appearance in the final. sports@vicnews.com

Highlanders make return to PCSL ■ This Sunday (May 12) the Peninsula Co-Op Highlanders women’s team marks its return to the Pacific Coast Soccer League, where it spent the better part of the past decade as the Stars. The Peninsula Co-Op Highlanders host the Kamloops Heat, noon at Tyndall Turf on Sunday.

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF McMahon dashes to first

Brent McMahon ran a blistering halfmarathon time of one hour, 13 minutes and 20 seconds to win Ironman 70.3 St. George in Utah on Saturday. The Victoria-based triathlete’s overall time was 3:51:10, over two minutes ahead of the second place finisher. McMahon has traditionally competed on the International Triathlon Union’s world circuit, which is Olympic distanced (1,500metre swim, 40km bike, 10km run). Ironman 70.3 races are a 1.9km, 90km bike and 21.1km run, half the distances of the famous Ironman race.

The Subaru Western Triathlon series half-Ironman season kicks off May 26 at Shawnigan Lake, followed by June 16 at Elk Lake.

NCAA coach comes to PCS

NCAA Santa Clara University coach Dustin Kerns is coming to Pacific Christian School for a basketball clinic May 25 and 26. Kerns coached former Island basketball stars including Steve Nash. There will be a morning coaching clinic, both days, from 9 a.m. to noon. A players camp (boys and girls ages nine to16 ) will run in the afternoons both days, from 1 to 4 p.m. To

Int. Rocks shock Burnaby Lake

The Intermediate A Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse team (ages 16 to 18) improved its record to 2-0 with a dominating 27-5 win over Burnaby Lakers at Bear Mountain Arena on Sunday. Most Shamrocks picked up multiple points. Matt Hamilton and Cole Pickup led all scorers with four goals each. The Int. Rocks are home Saturday (May 18) vs. Delta Islanders at 1:30 p.m.

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The pursuit St. Michaels University School student Jasper Johnston, 15, leads the pack during a recent high school track and field bantam boys 800-metre run at Centennial Stadium. The UVic arena hosts the Lower Island championships today (May 8). Sharon Tiffin News staff

Run series on track Travis Paterson News staff

The Q’s Victoria Run Series returns for its fourth season beginning Saturday (May 11) at Oak Bay High’s Jack Wallace Memorial track. The competitive race series has been revamped with four track events, with two road races and two cross country races added later in the summer. Saturday’s 5,000-metre race will feature several top agegroup athletes from Greater Victoria, including former Uni-

Former Jr. Shamrock passes away at 24 The Shamrocks lacrosse family is mourning the sudden recent passing of Scott Stone. The 24-year-old died May 1. A former St. Michaels University School and Oak Bay High student, Stone played played box lacrosse at the highest levels in B.C., with the Jr. Shamrocks and the Nanaimo Timbermen of the Western Lacrosse Association. In 2008 Stone helped the junior Shamrocks capture silver at the Minto Cup national championship in Calagry. He was drafted to the WLA by the Timbermen. Stone was an athlete and adventurer and excelled at soccer and rugby, and was a traveller as well. He had only recently acquired his helicopter licence prior to his passing, a lifelong dream. sports@vicnews.com

versity of Victoria Vikes captain Cliff Childs, who is seeking the World University Championships (FISU) qualifying time of 14 minutes. There will be at least eight events for the 2013 series, said organizer Chris Kelsall. “I am working on two more potential events, one on the road in mid-September as well as another track meet in late August,” said series director Christopher Kelsall. The schedule starts with four track events, May 11 at Oak Bay High, May 25 and June 1 at UVic’s

Centennial Stadium, and June 15 at Oak Bay High. Each has three distances, the 800-metre, 1,500m and 5,000m or 3,000m, with the classic mile race added on June 15. New are a 5km road race from the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence on July 6, and a pair of 6km cross country races at Beaver Lake, Aug. 31 and Sept. 6. Proceeds from the series support the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Results and registration are online at victoriarunseries.com. sports@vicnews.com

Royals think centre at draft The Victoria Royals used its first pick to select centreman Dante Hannoun 11th overall in the first round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft on Thursday (May 2). Hannoun, of Delta, spent the season as captain of the North Shore Winter Club Hawks Bantam AAA, amassing 151 points (63 goals and 88 assists) in 63 games with a +114 rating. He led North Shore to the 2013 provincial Bantam Tier 1 championship and a silver medal at the 2013 Western Canada Bantam Championship. “Hannoun is a dynamic talent who plays with intensity and he sees the ice as well as anyone in the game. He’s an intelligent player who can finish and makes his teammates better," Royals general manager Cameron Hope said on his team’s release. The 5-foot-6, 145 lbs. forward participated in the 2013 U16 BC

Cup, scoring one goal for Team Flyers en route to the B.C. Cup title. The Royals also selected: Matthew Phililps, a centre from Calgary, second round, 33rd overall; Noah Gregor, a centre from Beaumont, Alta., third round, 55th overall; Blake Jameson, a defenceman from Brandon, Man., in the fourth round, 75th overall, (pick acquired from Kootenay Ice); Brayden Dunn, a centre from Calgary, fourth round, 77th overall; Jared Dmytriw, forward from Craven, Sask., fourth round; 83rd overall (pick acquired from Calgary Hitmen); Ethan Frank, forward from Omaha, Neb., fourth round, 84th overall (pick acquired from Kamloops Blazers); Matt Hellickson, defenceman from Minnesota, Minn., fifth round, 99th overall; Ty Westgard, centre, Semiahmoo, 165th overall. sports@vicnews.com

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Van Kamâ€™s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at our Sidney terminal for runs throughout Van. Island. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driverâ€™s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1923 today for an interview.

LOVE TO TEACH? LOVE TO DRIVE? LOOKING TO GET BACK INTO THE WORK FORCE? DriveWise is looking for responsible F/T or P/T Instructors to teach driving. Must have 5 years driving experience and enjoy working with people. Please attend in person May 7, 8, 9, 10, between 10am-3pm at #106-3550 Saanich Rd. THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions â€˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers â€˘ Chasers â€˘ Hooktenders â€˘ Hand Buckers â€˘ Grader Operator â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driverâ€™s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.

HAIR STUDIO experienced hairstylist. Intro prices: H/L+cut $75, color+cut $60. www.hairdiva.ca Sherry 778-265-3353 Millstream Village

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SALES GAYA COSMETIC Industries Inc o/a Forever Flawless- is now hiring Sales Clerks for Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC. Must speak English and have the ability to sell. Permanent F/T. Shifts, Weekends. Wage-$ 13./hr. E-mail: gayacosmetic@gmail.com

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Brodex Industries LTD requires full time machinist mainly Monday to Friday. Some overtime may be required. Competitive wages & benefits. Email resume to brodex@shawbiz.ca or Mail: 3751 Hwy. 97N Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z2

CLARK BUILDERS requires out of town Surveyors. Must have commercial construction experience. Contact us at: 1877-416-6815. Send an Email: careers@clarkbuilders.com or Fax 1-888-403-3051.

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CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000

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

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK 12 DRAWER cherry wood dresser, like new, $70 obo. Call (778)433-2192. DARK GREEN leather recliner, excellent condition, $99. Call (250)656-9272.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 MICHELIN Tires, (Ice and Snow), 205/55R16, like new, 1 year old, $200 for the pair. Call (250)360-0892.

FOR SALE BY OWNER COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; furniture, picture framing. Built in or mobile furniture at reasonable prices. Call (250)812-8646. DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Evolution Walker, used 1 month never put outside, fold up basket. Steno chair. Call (250)380-4092.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.

SOFA AND love seat (floral), in good condition, $80 obo. Call (250)652-0549.

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COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

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SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 level, 1 bdrm. 5 appls. $900. inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. COLWOOD- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, $1100 incls utils, D/W, shared lndry, A/C, int hookup, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-391-7915. COLWOOD- REFURBISHED 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $900 inclds utils. June 1. Call 250-3919923 after 12 noon. DEEP COVE lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-656-1312 GLEN LAKE- newly reno’d, close to bus, trails, shopping, utils incld, shared W/D. $850. N/S. Pet? (250)216-4291. 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.

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SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003

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SOOKE 1 br + office, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $835. Phone 250- 589-5337

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LAZY-BOY CHAIR, off white in colour. Excellent condition, $99. Call (250)472-0992.

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

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.

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CONSTRUCTION TOOLSHilti Makita, Ridgid, Bostitch and more. Call (250)479-3950.

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

LEGAL SERVICES

DRYWALL TOOLS- texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

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. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

RENTALS

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.

GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. $519,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. MLS #321255. 250-514-3286.

BRENTWOOD BAY, bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Gas F/P, D/W, own lndry, large deck & yard. NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997. LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yard & 2 sheds. REDUCED to $35,000. 250-590-2450.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED CABIN/cottagewood heat, minimum electricity, surrounded by nature. Metchosin or East Sooke area. Excellent refs. 250-598-7604.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

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, $950 *1/2 month free*, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. (250)385-7256. LANGFORD, 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo, W/D, new appls, free prkg, close to bus & amens, N/S, small dog ok. Avail June. 1 or earlier. (250)857-0676. Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

LIVE-IN MANAGER required for small apartment bldg in Sooke, experience an asset. Fax resume to (604)669-1801.

GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.

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

QUADRA, 11TH flr view, 1 bdrm, D/W, new lam flooring, N/P, N/S, $985. 250-361-9540

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Lease. Avail June 1. Call (250)656-4003.

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MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

WATER VIEW FROM EVERY WINDOW; Must see 2 year old Westhills home in pristine condition. 2261 sq’ 4 bdrm, 4 baths incl. custom master ensuite with 6’ whirlpool tub. Legal 1 bdrm. suite with sep. entrance incl. W/D; Many extras. everything still under warranty. OPEN HOUSE Friday. Sat & Sunday 12.30 - 4pm for more info.call 778-433-1767 or go to propertyguys.com ID#192352------ 3042 Waterview Close

PRIVATE PARKING 430 Government St, Victoria. $140/mo. Call (250)383-7938.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $450. (Avail immed). 250-858-6930. 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.

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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.

For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing

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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.

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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UTILITY TRAILERS

250-686-3933 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer. Good for small tractors and quads. 4 wheels, loading ramps, green. $1350 obo. Call (250)384-7954. 2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond. Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

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

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

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HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

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AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

EXPERIENCED/CERTIFIED gardener. $25/hr. 250-642-3454

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JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

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FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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

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SMALL JOB RENOVATIONS & HOME REPAIR Phone: (250) 213-5781

SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

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SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

Kitchen and bathroom Home suites to code Fencing, decks, porches 15% discount for seniors

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

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EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr. 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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747. STRAIGHT Line Pro Moving Services. 15 years exp. “A” rating, insured, WCB, fast efficient, friendly exp crews call 250 883 4229 Low rates.

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

PAINTING 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 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. ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW Cleaning. 250-812-3213. WCB. www.normswindowcleaning.ca

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Rally to boost lyme awareness Lyme disease awareness advocates will rally Saturday, May 11 to get information out about the rare and often hard-to-diagnose affliction. The rally at the legislature gets underway at 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers include Lyme disease patients who will share their stories. For more information visit LymeVI.ca or CanLyme.com. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Vision Matters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

1. KEEping yoUR KidS oUt oF gangS: Promote and celebrate characteristics like self-esteem and humility 2. yoUth who Stay oUt oF gangS RatE: Humour, love, honesty, team work, kindness, creativity and thankfulness as the most important character traits 3. pRotECtivE FaCtoRS that BUild yoUth RESiliEnCy againSt gang involvEmEnt: Create a positive social environment that surrounds youth through family, community and service organizations

Dr. Cameron McCrodan, Dr. Brent Morrison, Dr. Ann-Marie Stewart and Dr. Chris Snow

Eyestrain... One cause Undetected farsightedness (HYPEROPIA) is a common cause of eyestrain. How can farsightedness go undetected? It can’t, of course, if you have your eyes examined routinely. People can mask small to moderate amounts of farsightedness by using the eye muscles to see distant objects. Even more muscular effort is required to focus on near objects. This action is known as “ACCOMMODATION”. Constant accommodation to see causes significant eyestrain and fatigue. Ideally, the eyes should not require any focusing to see faraway objects clearly. The eye muscles should be totally relaxed. This would leave all the accommodation available to focus in on near tasks. When the eyes are already focusing to see distant objects, the added effort to focus on near work can be very tiring. When we are young we accommodate unconsciously and small amounts of farsightedness can be ignored if vision is good. Since children have a huge capacity to accommodate a parent may miss the sometimes subtle signs of higher amounts of hyperopia. The resulting eyestrain can lead to the avoidance of near tasks. Slower reading development is common in children with significant hyperopia. In some farsighted children the focusing effort may even cause crossed eyes. A person’s ability to accommodate decreases with age. Eventually most farsighted people seek help, but they first may have endured years of unnecessary discomfort. Children should be examined, even in the absence of complaints because they may not be aware that they are working their eyes harder than is necessary.

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Langford Lake gets a little fishy Brian Martin, hatchery manager of Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery introduces Saul Marten, 5, to some of the rainbow trout he is releasing into Langford Lake. He released 1,800 rainbow trout at the lake. This is the third and final time the lake will be stocked this season.

COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Author teaches a new way to eat at Juan de Fuca library branch

Join Van Clayton Powel as he explains that how we eat is as important as what we eat. Saturday, May 11 at Juan de Fuca branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library, he will offer simple steps that can lead to more energy and vibrant health. Register online at gvpl.ca. Program runs May 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Explore the Witty’s intertidal zone with a professional naturalist Westshore Location

Doctors Stewart & McCrodan 1910 Sooke Rd. 250-478-6811 www.sioptometry.ca

A Capital Regional District park naturalist will take you on a tour discovering all the strange and neat creatures living at the lagoon. Meet at the kiosk at the end of Witty Beach Road, May 12 at 10 a.m. The even runs for two hours and suggested for people five and up.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, May 8, 2013

MS group adds multiple ways to spread the word Multiple sclerosis targets women three times as often as men, and as such, Mother’s Day weekend seems a fitting time for the MS Society of Canada’s annual Carnation Campaign. The complex disease of the central nervous system is most often diagnosed in young adults, typically between the ages of 15 and 40, so it also seems natural to encourage young people to help in the campaign. No longer a single weekend, May is MS Awareness Month.

The cornerstone is the annual Mother’s Day weekend Carnation Campaign – watch for volunteers outside stores, malls and shopping centres this Friday and Saturday. The efforts of the MS Society of Canada, and countless volunteers and donors, are working to involve younger people says Ting Rattigan, MS Awareness/Carnation Campaign co-ordinator, pointing to the success of today’s Streak for MS event in local high schools. Students purchase a red hair highlight – or streak – to show support for

those living with the unpredictable disease that affects vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. To build on the campaign they’ve added new events and ways to donate. Tomorrow, May 9, volunteers will head out on a Carnation Crawl, visiting local pubs and restaurants to share MS information and fresh carnations by donation to patrons, while Mr. Lube will donate $2 from every oil change May 10 to 12 to the campaign to end MS. On May 25, Hillside Moka House hosts an

all-ages music night featuring local singersongwriter, River. The 1 Day in May is another addition encouraging people to donate what they make in one day so that one day there will be no MS – visit www.1dayinmay.ca for more details. The MS Society also added the ability to donate online via a cell phone-scanable QR code, and option to “Text-to-Give” throughout the month of May – simply text “MS” to 45678 and donate $5.

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION Remember to Vote. Tuesday, May 14 is General Voting Day. Bring Identification Under the Election Act, voters must prove their identity and residential address in order to receive a ballot or register to vote in conjunction with voting in a provincial general election or by-election. Voters may present identification, or use a process known as vouching. Some acceptable types of identification and information on the vouching process are found below.

Do You Have This Card?

This card tells you where you can vote in the 2013 Provincial General Election. Take it with you when you go vote. If you do not have this card, visit the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca, or call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

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App for iPhones and Download our iPads to find a voting location near you. BC Has More Ways to Vote All voters can: Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca. Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible. Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, May 14, 2013. How to Vote • Choose only one candidate. • Mark your ballot with an or

Who Can Vote? You can vote if you are: • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013) • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months You can Register When You Vote If you aren’t already registered, you can register when you vote. You will need identification that proves both your identity and current residential address.

TTY 1-888-456-5448

Option 1 A single document issued by the Government of BC or Canada that contains the voter’s name, photograph and residential address, such as a BC driver’s licence, BC Identification Card (BCID), or BC Services Card. Option 2 A Certificate of Indian Status as issued by the Government of Canada. Option 3 Two documents that together show the voter’s name and residential address. Both documents must show the voter’s name. At least one of the documents must also contain the voter’s residential address. Please note: Digital or electronic documents (e.g. e-bills) are acceptable. Hand-written information on a document, photocopies or electronic scans/photos of a paper document are not acceptable. The following are examples of the document types authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer for the purposes of voter identification (the list of documents is illustrative, not exhaustive). Other specific documents (not listed below) may be authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer. For questions about the acceptability of a specific document, please contact Elections BC. Government-issue identity document Examples: healthcare card, birth certificate, Social Insurance Card, passport, citizenship document/certificate, Old Age Security Identification Card, Canadian Forces identification, Firearm Acquisition Certificate, firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence, Veterans Affairs Canada Health Care Identification Card, Correctional Service Canada Offender Identification Card. Other government-issue document Examples: property tax assessment, income tax assessment notice, government cheque, government cheque stub, statement of employment insurance benefits paid, Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement, statement of Canada Pension Plan benefits, statement of Old Age Security. School/college/university-issue document Examples: admissions letter, report card, transcript, residence acceptance/confirmation, tuition/fees statement, student card.

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Provincial Where to Vote card Bank/credit card or statement Residential lease/mortgage statement Insurance statement Public transportation pass Utility bill Membership card Hospital bracelet/document Prescription medication container Attestation of residence Personal cheque (printed by bank)

Option 4 Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who has identification, or a direct family member or someone who has legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter. Future Voters Elections BC encourages you to bring your children with you when you vote. Show tomorrow’s voters how our electoral process works. Any Questions? For more information visit Elections BC’s website at elections.bc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683.

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Get our App for iPhones and iPads to find the closest voting place and for information you need to vote. Or, contact your district electoral office. Esquimalt-Royal Roads 1195 Esquimalt Rd Esquimalt, BC (250) 952-7833

Saanich South 220-4460 Chatterton Way Saanich, BC (250) 952-7826

Juan de Fuca 108-1016 McCallum Rd Langford, BC (250) 391-2820

Victoria-Beacon Hill 103-1803 Douglas St Victoria, BC (250) 952-4201

Oak Bay-Gordon Head 2780 Richmond Rd Saanich, BC (250) 952-7819

Victoria-Swan Lake 201-415 Gorge Rd E Victoria, BC (250) 952-4509

Saanich North and the Islands 1528 Stellys Cross Rd Central Saanich, BC (250) 952-4100 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 - 11 and May 14 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

CUPCAKES FOR BREAST CANCER

You’ll Feel Like Family. Midweek Specials Wed thru Sat, May 8 -11, 2013

Proudly supported by:

Purchase a 6 pack of pink cupcakes through the month of May at any Country Grocer and we’ll donate 50¢ to the Canadian Breast Cancer foundation.

Thank you for your support!

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Sliced Bacon

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Black Forest or Honey Ham

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Alpine Grain or Multigrain Bread

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