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Solar Colwood expansion gets new life Kyle Wells News staff

After some rejigging, City of Colwood council has passed a previously rejected proposal to expand the Solar Colwood program’s boundaries and timeframe.

Council has now approved

extending the deadline of the program from March 2014 to March 2015. Also approved is an expansion of the program’s solar hot water heater grants to the entire Capital Regional District.

All changes must still be approved by Natural Resources Canada, the federal government

agency which funds the majority of the program. The extensions are hoped to be in placed this fall.

Solar Colwood will be undergoing an audit by NRCan in September, another contingent of the expansion going ahead.

“Barring there being any issue that shows up in that audit, then

there is consensus among the council to go forward,” said mayor Carol Hamilton.

The proposal was originally rejected by council because of some remaining questions over costs. Hamilton said those concerns were cleared up and council now felt comfortable moving

ahead.

“The report was rather skimpy.

It lacked information and detail,” Hamilton said. “We needed to know that there were no further costs to the taxpayers.”

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Those teeth are worth something

S/Sgt. Larry Chomyn is the new commander at West Shore RCMP. Chomyn has been an RCMP officer for 20 years, working in Campbell River, 100 Mile House, North Cowichan and, recently Ladysmith. He has experience with front line police work, serious crime, street crime and property crime units.

“I am looking forward to assuming command of the West Shore detachment and building on the strong relationships we have with the communities we serve,” said Chomyn in a statement.

“We have an experienced and committed team of officers and staff … and it will be a privilege to lead them.”

Chomyn will move to the West Shore with his wife of 27 years and their two teenage daughters, and he will be commissioned to the rank of Investigator shortly.

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Dr. Dawn Webster takes an initial look into a patient’s mouth. It’s after an exam like this one that she can determine if a patient will need to have a gold tooth removed and replaced.

The truth on gold A gold tooth is less expensive than a porcelain one. “It’s cheaper because the lab doesn’t charge to add the porcelain on it,” said Victoria dentist

Dawn Webster.

Aside from price, Webster explained how she advises her patients to opt for gold. “It’s less abrasive and it has a better fit. It’s less likely for bacteria to get under it,” she explained.

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its and pieces of old teeth with shiny bits of gold transform into cash for a cause.

Matt Evans and Dawn Webster, dentists at Fort Street Dental Centre, collect all unwanted gold teeth pulled from patients mouths. Then they have it melted down and donate the money to charity.

“We just ask every patient who needs to get an old crown or gold tooth pulled out if they want to donate it,” Webster said. Most people would get between $30 and $40 for crown from a gold vendor. “We have a gold vendor who knows it’s for charity and gives Charla Huber us a bit better rate.”

After cashing in more than two years of Reporting teeth the husband and wife dentistry team received a cheque for $8,7000 and then the topped it off with their own funds to donate $10,000 to Jeneece Place. Jeneece Place, near Victoria General Hospital, is a place where families can stay while their children receive care at the hospital.

“I had the pleasure of getting the phone call,” said Jessica Woollard, communications officer for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island that operates Jeneece Place.

“We always tell people who want to fundraise for us to use their skills and interests to get creative. This is by far the most unique fundraiser,” Woollard said. “By getting their patients to donate they are spreading philanthropy with very little cost to the (dental) patients. They’ve had those teeth for a long time.”

The donation goes toward the $325,000 annual operating costs for Jeneece Place this year.

The dentists decided to donate to Jeneece Place after their daughter Amelia Mae became very ill at only seven weeks old.

Vomiting large amounts of blood, Amelia Mae spent two days in hospital and her parents witnessed many children with other serious illnesses. The couple did not use Jeneece Place, but began thinking about out-of-town families with sick children.

“I got to wrap my baby and take her home,” Webster said.

“We were sitting at the hospital with the rest of the sick kids and it tore our hearts out.”

The 200-tooth collection started after Amelia Mae’s illness.

Now Amelia Mae is a healthy two-and-a-half year old and has a younger sister eight-month-old Sarah Elaine.

“Maybe one in 50 people say they want to keep it, the rest donate,” Webster said. “People who refuse are often jewellers or gold collectors.

This is not the first time the couple donated gold from patients mouths. They began collecting dental gold in 2005 and have made previous donations to other charitable organizations.

Most donations have spanned between $2,000 and $4,500.

Fort Street Dental Centre continues to collect gold, choosing a different charity each time. Gold donations can be dropped off at the centre at 102-1780 Fort St. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Langford road closure up for debate Kyle Wells News staff

A proposed road closure in the Glen Lake area is expected before council on Monday and at least one area resident will be there to speak against it.

Ann Linton is fighting a small campaign to stop the closure of Mary Ellen Place, an 840 square-metre gravel road off Glen Lake Road. The road is being considered for sale to Geoff Reid, who owns properties abutting it, for $40,000.

Linton also owns a property which abuts the road and primarily objections to the sale for the loss of what was once a well-used access point to Glen Lake. The lake is currently inaccessible there, but Linton said at one point it was an important entry point to the lake. “(It’s) a very good one for people with canoes and whatnot,” Linton said. She

“The name Mary Ellen Place will be gone and I don’t think there are many memorials to her.”

– Ann Linton

also worries about the loss of access to her lower garage by a road which is currently grown over but could be restored.

Also of concern to Linton is the loss of the honouring of the legacy of an important historical figure for B.C. Mary Ellen Smith was the first woman to be elected to the B.C. Legislative Assembly, in 1918, as a member for Vancouver. She remained an MLA until 1928.

“The name Mary Ellen Place will be gone and I don’t think there are many memorials to her,” Linton said. “She was an exceptional woman.”

Linton and her now deceased husband subdivided their land some years ago,

and in the process dedicated some of the property to the road in order to widen it, roughly a five foot by 200 foot strip.

With the road closed, access to her backyard garage lost and a new residential property butting up against hers, Linton is worried the change will affect her property’s value. “(It’s) the one asset I have that I can either leave to my children … or if I have to go into a home, I will have to sell this property,” Linton said.

The debate on whether to close the road is expected at Langford council on June 17 at 7 p.m. Those affected by the change and who wish to have input may do so at the meeting, or in writing to the city up until 4 p.m. on Monday.

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At the Cottonwood preschool, Mohmed Amer, 4, and Ella and Liam Shaw, both 5, take a gander at a first edition 1957 The Cat in the Hat signed and donated to the Queen Alexandra Centre

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The Cat in the Hat comes back

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More than 50 years ago, The Cat in the Hat arrived at the doorstep at the Queen Alexandria Solarium in Saanich, a 1957 first edition signed by Dr. Seuss himself.

Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, was known for sending his books to children’s hospitals, and he dedicated this copy to the sick kids of the Solarium, now called the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health.

But like the mischievous and enigmatic Cat, the book vanished at some point in the following decades. It surfaced in January this year in a Kilshaw’s auction, and by a stroke of fate, a medical doctor looking for furniture recognized its significance, and ponied up the hard cash.

“I went to the auction specifically to return (the book) to its previous owner,” said Dr. Robert O’Connor, a GP with a practice in Metchosin. “The book is dedicated to the children of the Queen Alexandra Centre. I wanted to send it back where it’s supposed to be, rather than sitting on someone’s bookshelf.”

Kilshaw’s estimated the signed copy would fetch a few hundred dollars, but O’Conner entered into a bidding war that he won for $550 – “under budget,” he said. He verified the authenticity of the Dr. Seuss signature with Neil Williams, an expert in children’s books in Victoria.

“The book was intact. No one coloured in it or ripped out pages,” said O’Connor, who relocated from Twillingate, NL, in late 2011. “I sat down and read the story. I hadn’t read it for a while.”

He noted that Kilshaw’s and Williams waived their fees once they understood the book would be donated, again, to the Queen Alexandra Centre.

Through the auction process, O’Connor discovered the book had been sold for 25 cents at a garage sale at Goward House in 1992 to a woman who collected children’s books. She didn’t notice it was a signed edition until 2002, when she took it off the shelf to read to her young daughter, who it happens was treated at QACCH. “The book somehow got lost. There is no history of when it came here. It was at least in the late 1950s or early ’60s,” said Jessica Woollard with the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, which is on the QACCH grounds and helps support the centre. “There is no record on how it ended up across the road in a rummage sale.”

Woollard said the foundation has received some interesting donations in its time – most recently gold from old fillings from two dentists; and $1,100 from the outcome of a contest via Twitter by the owner of the Indianapolis Colts football team – but the Dr. Seuss book holds a special place in their hearts.

“We know how significant Dr. Seuss is to kids, and for a centre that helps kids with special needs this is amazing,” she said. “It’s hard to believe we

have this book with his signature.”

The centre plans to display the book in a glass case that is kid-high, which is on permanent loan from O’Connor.

The book is stamped with John Cole’s Bookshop in La Jolla, Calif., the hometown of Dr. Seuss, meaning he probably bought it off his local bookseller.

The Cat in the Hat was highly innovative children’s writing for its day – and now – in terms of weaving together layered storytelling, education and entertainment.

O’Connor said the famed author likely recognized the Queen Alexandra Solarium as innovative itself, that its pastoral location by the ocean that offered alternative therapy for kids with polio and tuberculosis.

“The Cat in the Hat is a story written for Victoria he said, as it starts out with kids stuck inside on a rainy day. “I’m happy the book has a good home.” editor@saanichnews.com

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The individuals pictured here are wanted as of June 12, 2013

Matthew Patrick SAVAGE

Steven Andre George HOLENCHUK

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• Weight: 175 lbs.

• Height: 6’1” • DOB: Dec. 26, 1973

• Weight: 146 lbs.

• Height: 5’7” • DOB: Nov. 16, 1991

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A sexual assault took place during an event known as the “Rock Fest” held at CFB Esquimalt. A young lady was sexually assaulted by an unidentified male between 11 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2009 and 1 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2009.

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Relay for Life takes over Bear Mountain All night event in Langford helps celebrate life, remember those taken and fight back against cancer

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Canadian Cancer Society. fter six years on the The 12-hour event begins at 6 West Shore, the Relay for Life is now our own. p.m. with a Celebrate Ceremony where cancer survivors walk The Victoria Relay the first lap wearing for life was previously yellow T-shirts. held at West Shore “We celebrate that Parks and Recreation 62 per cent of people but this year, the diagnosed with canCanadian Cancer Socicer will survive,” said ety deemed Greater Melanie Bishop, leadVictoria large enough ership co-chair. “The to host two Relay for sea of yellow shirts Life events. One was gives us hope for a held in Fernwood earbetter tomorrow.” lier this month and At dusk the on June 15 the newly Charla Huber Remember Ceremony named Westshore Reporting will begin and the Relay for Life will be track will be lined held at Bear Mounwith luminary bags representtain Stadium in Langford. ing people who have lost their “It’s a great venue and has lives to the illness. less wind than the Juan de “Their light guides us through Fuca soccer fields,” said Julia the night,” said Velikovsky, addVelikovsky a co-chair of the ing during the ceremony people event. The 2012 fundraiser was walk one lap in silence. “It’s a shut down at midnight due to roller coaster of emotions.” high winds.

At 5:30 the next morning is Last year 250 people particithe Fight Back Ceremony where pated and raised $91,000. This participants come together to year organizers hope to draw fight back against cancer. more people and break last Participants are encouraged year’s number by bringing in to make personal pledges to $95,000. live healthier lives that may Money raised goes to the

include quitting smoking, eating healthier or exercising more.

“We know 50 per cent of all cancers are preventable,” Bishop explained.

The Relay for Life is non-competitive and people of all abilities are welcome to attend.

Bands will play music and children can partake in entertainment from Daisy the Cow, games and activities.

Registration is $20 per person and each person is asked to collect $100 in pledges. No alcohol or pets are permitted during the event. It’s open to all ages and each team will be issued a camp spot to set up a tent for resting. The event ends at 6 a.m.

“The spirit of the event is to have someone on the track from each team at all times,” Velikovsky said.

“Cancer doesn’t sleep so why should we?”

Deadline to register is June 14. Visit www.relaybc.ca or call 250-592-2244 for details. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Melanie Bishop and Julia Velikovsky, leadership co-chairs of the inaugural Westshore Relay for Life, encourage people to come and participate in the overnight event June 15 and 16.

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Spread the costs of festival funding

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t’s taken only three years for the Victoria International Buskers Festival to face cutbacks and feel a funding squeeze.

The festival that draws entertainers from around the world, and several hundred thousand people downtown, estimated it generated some $3 million in economic activity over the week-long event last year.

Like Symphony Splash, JumpShip, and Canada Day and B.C. Day celebrations, the buskers festival is concentrated in the picturesque Inner Harbour and Government Street, where people from all corners of Greater Victoria stream in for free (or donation-based) public summer festivals and entertainment.

What’s concerning about cutbacks at the busker festival – cuts in expenses like portable toilets and grandstand seating – isn’t that it was denied funding by the B.C. Arts Council, but that the vast majority of grants from local governments comes from the City of Victoria.

Victoria is giving about $9,000 in grants plus in-kind services from city staff. The Capital Region granted the festival about $7,000, funding ultimately gleaned from 13 CRD municipalities.

Residents from Saanich, the West Shore, Esquimalt, Oak Bay and areas farther afield enjoy the benefits of downtown summer festivals, but their respective municipal governments nearly get off nearly scot free.

Victoria’s relatively small number of taxpayers help foot a disproportionate amount of the bill for what are regional events that showcase the city. The inequitable funding for these festivals could be the best argument yet for regional amalgamation.

As the seat of government, the home to many jobs and businesses, and the hub for tourism, downtown Victoria needs to remain vibrant, active and an attractive place to visit.

Through the CRD, local governments need to find a cost sharing formula that allows stable, long-range funding for events in the core.

Allowing festivals to scrape by year after year is bad for tourism and bad for the city’s reputation. Our many local governments need to think about the greater good of the city beyond their own borders.

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.

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ward because months of depression ost parents worry when their children begin driving. had left him increasingly suicidal.

“I spoke to an They warn teens emergency room doctor about the risks. and a psychiatric nurse,” In 2011, despite that he wrote. “They asked if I care and concern, 291 had a plan to kill myself.”

British Columbians died in People are only car crashes. admitted if they have That same year, 526 mapped out a specific people took their own plan to take their own lives – 80 per cent more lives, he learned. than those killed in car “I didn’t have a plan so crashes.

I went home,” Beharry Road crashes don’t Michelle Fortin recalled. come close to taking the Guest Comment And a month later, toll of mental illness and he tried to kill himself. problem substance use.

ER staff aren’t at fault. They send Why don’t we, as a society, urge people away because there are no parents to have serious talks with treatment spaces. their children about those risks?

The community social services Stigma, in part. sector plays a huge role in No one tells cancer patients to addressing mental illness and buck up and wish their infirmities substance abuse. away. But people with mental But every day, we turn people illness routinely face prejudice and away, or place them on long wait a dismissive attitude. lists. Budget freezes and cuts and a People who have an obvious lack of integrated responses have illness tend to get help. At the least, created a crisis emergency rooms provide urgent The cost for it all is enormous. care. Those with a mental illness A 2010 study estimated the cost and substance abuse issues face a to the economy due to lost work tougher reality. days was $50 billion a year. Add Joshua Beharry wrote about the damage to families, the costs of his experiences in a Vancouver homelessness and health care and newspaper last month. In 2009, at 22, he went to a hospital emergency the total rises sharply.

Former senator Michael Kirby, the first chairman of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, noted mental health and substance use represent about 35 per cent of the disease burden in Canada, yet receive about five per cent of the resources.

“Road crashes don’t come close to taking the toll of mental illness and problem substance use.”

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, noted this year that lack of political leadership has left this province with a fragmented, inadequate system of supports for youth facing mental illness.

A new government has the chance to address these problems, and provide adequate resources and a collaboration strategy linking health and social services sectors.

We should make sure mental health and problem substance use services step out of the shadows.

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LETTERS

Admirals project could shape Esquimalt Village plan The proposed development at 622 Admirals Rd. is big for Esquimalt in more ways than one.

At 12 storeys, it would be the tallest building in the area. Built over more than one lot, it would dominate that end of Esquimalt. I think it’s too big.

But with the Legion reputedly on its last legs, the liquor store rumoured to be closing and the bong shop mascot achieving late-

night TV fame, I wonder who will take over that site if you say no to Monimos. It’s a pretty grim corner and could soon be derelict.

In this context, I think the development is a good thing.

What will be important here though, if the development is built, is that it remain permanently as seniors housing and not become general single occupancy rental units. I urge

development’s favour, especially if council says “no” to this project. It’s hard to see other developers coming forward and hard, then, to see the village redevelopment taking place anytime soon.

So, I’m torn about this development given the pros and cons.

What I know for sure is that the Esquimalt Village Project is a

council to use whatever tools they have to make this “seniors only” requirement stick, permanently.

With the existing Ovation building just over the road, this development would anchor the Admirals end of the Esquimalt Village Project and may provide an impetus for others to invest in the village. To my mind, that is another factor in the

critical for Esquimalt’s future and a building of the scale proposed would be a defining part of it.

I think its size, design and proposed use need to be considered in the context of where we want the village concept to go. I hope very much that council takes this long-term perspective as they deliberate third reading on this project.

David Coney

Readers respond: Target TV ads, regional policing, parking head-scratcher Target marketing plan offensive use of jingle Has anyone else been outraged

by Target Canada’s TV ad campaign, which uses the theme for Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood?

I was shocked that the late Fred Rogers’ company would give Target permission to use this song to convince Canadians they are a friendly, neighbourhood store.

I contacted Rogers’ company, and in an email was told they are not allowed to comment on my question due to their arrangement with Target. I asked them if Target made a large

donation to their company and/or to some charitable organization in exchange for permission to use this song, but again they would not answer.

While Target has, at least in the U.S., agreed not to sell genetically engineered salmon in its stores – a positive step – for the most part we are getting another version of WalMart, Safeway, Costco, et.al. Most of the products they sell can be bought in Canadian chain stores like London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart anyway.

Do we need another U.S. corporate store selling the same toxic chemicals packaged as food, shampoo, laundry detergent, etc.?

I for one will not be setting foot in any Target store, and will continue to try and support local businesses who sell non-GMO, organic, local and sustainable food and other products.

Helene Harrison Victoria

Eliminating fiefdoms benefit of regional police Re: The time has come for a regional police force (News, June 12) Colin Nielsen is absolutely correct in stating the need for regional policing in Greater Victoria. If nothing else, it would

Gouging seniors could be taken a step further I think Premier Christy Clark is right to support the health authorities’ policy of charging care-home residents $25 a month to rent a wheelchair.

It is another good way to squeeze more money out of our

poorest and most vulnerable citizens. But this policy clearly doesn’t go far enough.

A lot more money could be obtained, for example, by charging residents $25 a month to rent a bed. And those who

couldn’t afford to pay that much needn’t be left out. They could be offered a sleeping bag for $15 a month or a mat on the floor for just $5 a month.

Gordon Pollard Victoria

eliminate the little fiefdom and the do-nothing attitude that pervades the Oak Bay Police Department, which inhales 18 per cent of the municipality’s budget and contributes little. If we can get the justice minister to approve this, can regional government be far behind?

Chris Martin Oak Bay

Ticketman strikes in city at unsuspecting parkers Recently, I parked my small motorcycle in an off-street embayment.

To leave a car length open as

a courtesy on this unmetered street, my bike was partially over the yellow line, not blocking access, safety or line of sight.

But little escapes the steely eye, steely will and steely mind of Ticketman and this transgression was pounced upon with ticket writing efficiency.

I certainly learned my lesson, better to use more area and prevent a fellow motorist from also parking.

Sleep well, citizens, your civic resources protect you from the perceived possible plight of perilous public parking.

Ron Stefik Victoria

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“We’re not experiencing any change at the moment,” said John Dewer, CEO of Commissionaires Victoria, The Island and Yukon.

About 130 full-time and part-time commissionaires work at CFB Esquimalt, providing services that range from security posts to escort duties to dispatcher services. Those positions are expected to hold steady and possibly even increase as major construction projects ramp up at the base.

“We provide escorts to contractors who don’t have the necessary security clearances, so depending on what the demand is, sometimes that number is variable,” Dewer said.

CFB Esquimalt is currently undergoing a comprehensive physical security review that, among other considerations, includes commissionaire staffing levels, said Capt. Jenn Jackson, base public affairs officer.

Jackson stressed the review is in the early stages, and said Department of National Defence security policies and procedures are continuously updated to keep them effective and efficient.

Dewer said the majority of his 750-strong commissionaire force is contracted to agencies on southern Vancouver Island. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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The boundary expansion is in partnership with the CRD, which will take on region-wide marketing. A small administration fee will help Colwood recover any costs.

“When you’ve done something of this significance over such a lengthy period of time … it has to have a life after,” Hamilton said. “There were a lot of people from other areas that were looking at this program and wanting to know if they could get involved, and they couldn’t.”

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Regional Kitchen Scraps Strategy

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class of young entrepreneurs had the chance to show their stuff and sell their wares at Ruth King elementary on Wednesday.

In the school’s gymnasium the Grade 4/5 students set up booths with all types of gimmicks to tempt other students and parents to make a purchase.

“The kids learn about how to start up business, creKyle Wells ate products, do Reporting market research,” said teacher Nicole Fletcher. “It was really good for them to have that set goal that they put a lot of effort into. They’re so proud of what they’ve created and they’re so excited about today.”

Student Kadyn Head decided to make wallets and snap bracelets out of duct tape. The wallets were going for $5 each and the bracelets ranged in price depending on their production run. “(I’ve learned) many things,” Kaydn said. “How to make money, have fun and get lots of customers.”

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“I heard how we were going to do this, so I thought it would be a good idea, because it’s Father’s Day coming up,” Megan said.

Many of the students had to take out loans from their teacher to get their product off the ground, which they then have to pay back from their sales. Each of the students are also donating 10 per cent of all their profits to a local charity, with most choosing the SPCA. VanCity supported the program by donating workbooks and coming in to speak to the students about selling prod-

ucts, business plans and how to respond to feedback. He said one students selling beanbags decided to start selling two different sizes based on customer feedback.

“How to take feedback, how to use it. … It’s kind of neat just to see them think it through,” said Brad Finerty, assistant branch manager for Langford. “It’s really great.

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Family fishing free this weekend istry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

The ministry also offers free saltwater fishing over Fathers’ Day weekend. As with the provincial program, certain regulations apply.

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Teeing up for the cure

Bear Mountain pros prepare for one long game of golf Kyle Wells News staff

As Chris Currie tees up for his first of 100 holes for the Golfathon for ALS, he knows who he’ll be thinking of.

Currie’s father was diagnosed with ALS last October.

“It hits a little closer to my heart,” said Currie, the golf sales manager for Westin Bear Mountain Golf Course. “He’s still around, but what a struggle.”

There’s no history of the disease in Currie’s family so when his father, 74 and living on Prince Edward Island, received his diagnoses it was a shock. Since then his condition has been worsening. His father is still up and active but he now has trouble with speech and eating.

“They put a timeline about how many years he has left, but you don’t really want to talk about that,” Currie said. “Tough disease, tough to watch.”

Currie and three of the pros at the course (Wayne Prusky, Jordan Fletcher and Jordan Ray) will put on their golf shoes and stretch it out at about 4 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 as they Kyle Wells/News staff head out to play 100 holes of golf by the time Bear Mountain Golf staff will take to the links the sun sets. on Tuesday, June 18 to play 100 holes for the “The whole theory is we’re lending our mus- Golfathon for ALS. cles for a day, because they’re obviously losing their muscle strength,” Currie said. “I’m hoping “We kind of just buzz around.” not to lose 100 balls, to be honest.”

This is the second time Bear Mountain is particiThe team will play non-stop, eating meals in the form of take-out. They said they will play properly, pating in the PGA B.C.’s Golfathon, an event only foregoing casual mulligans and more or less keep- open to golf pros. The event, which has been going for eight years, sees courses from across the proving score.

The goal is to raise $5,000 for the ALS Society ince have their pros tee up for the cause.

Currie plans to travel to PEI four days after the of B.C. which provides research into the cause of and cure for the disease, along with support for Golfathon to visit, and golf with, his father.

Anyone interested in donating through the Bear patients and their families.

“We get support from our members, both from Mountain team can visit golfathonforals.ca or the a fundraising point of view, but also from a ‘we’re pro shop at Bear Mountain. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com getting in their way’ point of view,” Currie said.

UVic Alumni Association 2013 Annual General Meeting Thursday June 20

David Lam Auditorium, University of Victoria 6:30 pm registration and refreshments | 7:00 pm program • Annual Business Meeting • Honorary Alumnus: Dr. David H. Turpin, CM, PhD, FRSC • Alumni Volunteer of the Year: Kathleen Barnes, BA ‘98 • Alumni Who Made A Difference presentations • Reception follows program Please register online (www.alumni.uvic.ca) by June 17 or call 250-721-6000 (toll-free 1-800-808-6828) Visit the UVic Alumni Web site (www.alumni.uvic.ca) for board of directors’ nomination information.

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Marathon musician Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

A solo musical marathon will keep Open Space filled with sound.

Victoria composer, pianist, and educator Christopher Reiche will play for a day keying his way through one melody 840 times in the Erik Satie piece Vexations.

“It is rumoured that it was found behind his piano after he died and they were cleaning out his apartment,” Reiche said.

There were only vague instructions, he added. “It wasn’t until 50 years ago that some avant garde musicians, most notably John Cage, thought ‘let’s try this repetition of 840 times.’”

Reiche discovered the piece early in his musical career during a visit to the National Art Gallery of Canada where a video of musician Rober Racine playing Vexations was on exhibit.

“I saw this exhibit and I was floored by it. I didn’t know that music could even take 24 hours.

The idea of the massiveness of this task, and the fact that it was possible for one person to do it, drew me in.”

Reiche’s first go at Vexations lasted more than 26 hours.

This time he hopes to make it a 24-hour concert at Open Space starting at noon on June 21.

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Christopher Reiche will sit at the piano for 24-hours playing Erik Satie’s Vexations.

“Those last two-and-half hours were just too much,” he explained.

To prepare, like any marathoner, he’s practised physically and done various meditations and exercises to be mentally ready. He’ll also cut out coffee days prior to the event.

“Mentally it’s more meditation and just feeling the passage of time. This worked for me before, the idea of being able to feel what an hour feels like, just to be aware of the passage of time,” he said. “I want to be centred and rested.”

Endurance will be the key to

completing this musical foray but the winner will be new music programming at Open Space where Reiche is the new music co-ordinator.

“We’re asking people to invest in contemporary music,” said Helen Marzolf, executive director for Open Space.

The performance fits nicely with what they try to do at the Fort Street location.

“We basically are a space where we help artists realize their vision, and our projects are always different,” said Marzolf.

Founded in 1972, Open Space is a non-profit, artist-run centre that supports professional artists utilizing hybrid and experimental approaches to media, art, music, and performance.

“We’ve done many durational works, whether it’s visual or music. … It’s just exciting to try these things and see how they play out,” said Marzolf.

Reiche tackles Vexations at Open Space, 510 Fort St. starting Friday, June 21 at noon and finishing around the same time the next day. Sponsor a repetition for $10 or three for $25 at Open Space, or online at openspace. ca/vexations_fundraiser.

Open Space is open noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday with admission by donation, except for ticketed events. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Jewish chorale visits Victoria

As part of Congregation Emanu-El’s 150th anniversary, Seattle’s Jewish Chorale will hold a special concert on Sunday, June 16 at the synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St., at 2 p.m.

The 36-member chorale will perform traditional music reflecting the richness and diversity of Jewish culture.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Long and McQuade, Russell Books, Ivy’s Bookshop, Tanner’s in Sidney and at the door.

For more information, visit congregationemanu-el.ca or call 250-382-0615.

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The meal will start with the 1,200 diners offering a traditional wave of white napkins overhead and end in a swirl of sparklers.

That is “quite a magical moment,” said Aidan Henry, coorganizer of the evening.

“It’s a magical evening of great food, great drink, good people, good music, great atmosphere,” he said. “The premise of it is really the people. It’s about inviting your friends and friends of friends.”

A tradition going back 25 years to Paris, France, Diner en Blanc events start with a host, and leaders who invite friends.

Then friends invite friends.

More than 1,200 guests toting picnic baskets and dressed in white will gather at four meeting points around Greater Victoria. Some will board the nine charter buses, while others will amble to the secret dining location.

“They did it in Vancouver last year and they did it for 1,200 and it completely sold out,” Henry said.

An event organizer by trade (Brink Events), he looks forward to “seeing everybody having a great time,” on such a large scale. “For that one evening, they’re really out of the rat race of everyday life. Everybody can sit back, really enjoy the evening.”

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Diner en Blanc converges last year at the Jack Poole Plaza at the Vancouver Convention Centre. An identical event is being planned for June 27 at a secret Victoria location.

The key ingredients are a secret venue, everything white, and friends.

“People don’t actually find out the location until they get there. It adds a bit of intrigue,” Henry said.

Four group leaders will get guests to the venue, traditionally a beautiful spot in the city, and oversee 24 table leaders who in turn each handle 50 guests.

The hosts ask everyone to dress in white from head to toe and bring their own tables, chairs, fine china, silverware and white tablecloth. Most will also bring their own fine feast while 300 guests will select from a menu by London Chef, with meals ranging from $25 to $55.

“Diner en Blanc is such an international thing, it’s incredible,” said Dan Hayes, head chef with London Chef. “It started as a few people getting together wearing white suits, sipping champagne and having a nibble in the park.”

Diners will eat and celebrate amid live music and dancing for Victoria’s first Diner en Blanc on June 27. Get on the waiting list at victoria.dinerenblanc.info.

“The atmosphere must be electric, and without a doubt there are going to be 1,200 people who love good food and good wine come rain or shine,” Hayes said. “That’s great for food, for chefs for everyone.” editor@goldstream gazette.com

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New face for kids health United Way CEO shifts to Children’s Health Foundation

Charla Huber News staff

Enhancing the Children’s Health Foundation across the Island is one of Linda Hughes first focusses in her new role as CEO. “We are going to focus on expanding our presence up Island.

They are Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and cover the entire geographic area,” Hughes said.

Hughes will begin

her duties with the foundation on July 22, currently she is the CEO of United Way. “Working with United Way has been an amazing way to get to know the community,” Hughes said.

“United way also has a focus in children and youth. (Children Health Foundation) will just enhance it. I am just really excited.”

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island operates both Jeneece Place at

Linda Hughes the Victoria General Hospital and West Shore Child,Youth and Family Centre on Wale Road.

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learn more about the centre on Wale Road and possibly utilize the idea of creating “a common presence”.

“These are concepts to explore,” she explained of the building with several tenants including the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

“It’s a cliche, but children are our future and if we can’t invest and give them the chance for them to grow up happy and healthy we have missed an opportunity,” Hugh said. charla@goldstream gazette.com

Local MLA balks at staff pay hikes The NDP opposition came out swinging Tuesday, releasing cabinet orders that allow for large pay increases for senior political staff in government ministries and Premier Christy Clark’s office.

Cabinet orders dated June 3 provide for an 18 per cent increase to the maximum salary for the premier’s chief of staff, from $195,148 to $230,000

per year.

The orders provide for a salary range, so the salary currently paid to Clark’s chief of staff, Dan Doyle, is not known.

Malahat-Juan de Fuca NDP MLA John Horgan said the move is particularly inappropriate as the government prepares to comb its operations for cost savings to meet its balanced budget target.

“It certainly seems to me that the first day cabinet meets, their priority is not the people of British Columbia, it’s their political pals,” Horgan said.

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Victoria Triathlon offers mix of talent Saanich’s largest annual sporting event celebrates fitness for the 18th straight year Don Descoteau News staff

Matt Patriquin remembers the first triathlon he ever did.

It was four years ago this weekend at Elk Lake.

“Even though I hadn’t done one before, I picked the half-iron,” he recalled over coffee on a break from his day job at Fort Street Cycle.

While he admits tackling such distances – a 1.9-kilometre swim, 90K bike ride and 21.1K run – might have seemed to some a brutal way to break into the sport, it gave him a taste of what he could accomplish in this multi-discipline fitness test.

“You get bitten by the ‘tri bug’ and once you’ve done one, it’s just a matter of when the next ones will happen,” said Patriquin, a Saanich resident. “I don’t know of anyone who has done a triathlon who doesn’t want to do it again.”

In the time since, he’s racked up about 20 or so races, including last month’s Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathlon, where he finished fifth overall and first in the highly tor, said the sport’s profile has definitely competitive men’s 30 to 34 age class. His changed over the years.

“Fifteen years ago I had to explain to time of four hours, 26 minutes, 47 seconds was close to his best half-iron time, set last people what was in a triathlon. Now pretty year at the Saunders Subaru Victoria Triath- much everyone knows someone who’s done one,” he said. lon centred at Elk Lake.

While the range of athletes competing Improving one’s performance is a big motivator for most triathletes, Patriquin this weekend is fairly wide, top names consaid, whether at the elite level or compet- firmed among the men include Andrew ing in their age group, as he does. “I always Russell of Victoria, who won two international events last summer, want to go faster than the and Penticton’s Wade Carllast time out,” he said.

“Fifteen years ago son, who won the Olympic The 30-year-old has differdistance at Shawnigan last ent goals than say, the elite I had to explain to month. On the women’s athlete shooting for a posside, Karen Thibodeau of sible Olympic team berth. people what was in a Canmore, Alta., who finished The ultimate summit for him triathlon. Now pretty second in the Ironman Canis Kona, Hawaii, home of the ada last year, and Victoria’s Ironman World Champion- much everyone knows Janet Nielsen, who placed ships. someone who’s done second at Elk Lake last year, His immediate goal in one.” are among the favourites in preparation for this week– Paul Regensburg the half-iron. end’s 18th edition of the VicRegensburg said Victoria toria Triathlon – the second stage of the five-race Subaru Western Tri- was one of the first longer-distance triathathlon Series – was to secure one of the 20 lons in Canada, other than Ironman, which spots held for this summer’s sold-out Iron- has been in this country for 30 years. Many athletes who target Ironman, however, have man Canada race in Whistler.

His progress toward that goal was ham- used this race as a training vehicle, he said.

Some elite athletes, such as Sara Gross pered last week, when he was struck by a car as he rode on Admirals Road. He suf- (second at Ironman Brazil recently) and fered nasty abrasions to his left arm and leg Olympian Brent McMahon, are resting and has a sore hip that he said could bother somewhat by competing as part of a relay him in the run. Nonetheless, he hopes to be team for the Victoria race.

Regensburg points out that this race is at the start line at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, ready to Saanich’s largest annual sporting event, dive into the cool water of Elk Lake.

Patriquin is among a field of roughly 1,000 attracting not only hundreds of athletes, but athletes of varying levels competing in one many of their family members and friends to the race course. of three separate races that day.

There are plenty of opportunities for Besides the half-iron category, sprint and Olympic distance events will also be spectators to get close to the action. The contested – by both individuals and relay Hamsterly Beach area at Elk Lake is the teams. That variety has helped make triath- transition point for both the bike and the run portions of the event and promises a lon more accessible.

Paul Regensburg, who came to Victoria flurry of activity. There are also innumerin 1999 to start the national triathlon cen- able points where well-wishers can cheer tre and serves as the Subaru series direc- athletes on around the Elk/Beaver Lake chip

Triathlete Matt Patriquin, who works by day at Fort Street Cycle, is one of many age-group competitors registered for this weekend’s Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon.

Patriquin was fifth overall and first in his category last month in the race at Shawnigan Lake.

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trail and West Saanich Road for the cycling leg.

Competitors always enjoy hearing the cheers and the positive comments along the route, Patriquin said.

It’s all part of the experience, of which the camaraderie and support from fellow athletes are a big part, he added. “Even the people in your category who you’re racing against, we’re all good buddies and we can all appreciate a good performance.”

After 20-odd triathlons Patriquin feels qualified to make that judgment, especially about himself.

“I know what’s involved in having a successful day and what can cause you to have a bad day.” ddescoteau@vicnews.com

Many routes to the finish The 2013 Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon has various race routes, given there are three different races going on Sunday (June 16).

■ The sprint event includes a 500-metre swim in Elk Lake, a 20-kilometre bike and a 5K run.

■ The Olympic distance race is a 1,500metre swim, 45K bike and 10K run.

■ The half-iron distance presents a gruelling 1,900-metre swim, 86K bike route out to North Saanich and back twice, and a 20K run, two loops around the Elk/Beaver Lake chip trail. Prize money is $500 for the men’s and women’s winners.

■ The weekend also includes a two-day Sport and Lifestyle Expo at Hamsterly Beach. Vendors’ booths are set up Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

■ For a list of road closures and traffic advisories for race day, visit triseries. ca/victoria and click on Victoria traffic notice.

Photo by Craig Taylor

Victoria’s Andrew Russell, who won two international triathlons last year, will be among the favourites at this weekend’s Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon in Saanich.

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Doug Richens (54) and Cam Wlilkinson (38) have a close shave on the track at Western Speedway during mini figureeight racing action June 8. This weekend sees a double-barrelled card spotlighting the sprint cars and the Strawberry Cup tonight and tomorrow.

Photo by Barrie Goodwin

Strawberry Cup time at speedway Fans of open-wheel racing will be out in droves at Western Speedway this weekend, as the annual Strawberry Cup races take over the Langford tri-oval.

The Wilroc series sprint cars hit the track tonight (June 14) and tomorrow, vying for the right to hoist the cup.

They’ll start qualifying laps at 5:30 p.m. both nights, with the

racing starting at 6:30.

As an added attraction, the winged sprint cars will be on hand for what is being classed as a “demonstration,” but with all the same elements of regular racing. They’ll have dash and heat races, plus a 20-lap main both nights.

Filling in the weekend race card are the Old Timers Racing

Association classics, as well as dwarf cars.

The front gate opens to the public at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and youth age 13 to 18, $10 for children 7 to 12 and military, and $45 for a family pack of two adults and four children.

Visit westernspeedway.net for more information.

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It was a busy day on the greens in Carnarvon Park last Saturday, as Oak Bay Lawn Bowling staged its club tournament. Al Neumair and Jack Coupe came away with the McEwan trophy as men’s pairs winners, beating out Michael Lum and Steve Dix. The Maddalon trophy for women’s pairs was captured by Donna Blackstock and Gail Baxter, who defeated Kay Alexander and Karen Evans. In Rose Bowl play on the day, club members Pat Thomas and Louise Mason combined to win the ladies pairs A section, while Mary Lou Richards and Jennifer Letkeman won the B section. Oak Bay’s Allan Wood won the C section men’s singles event to win the Peace trophy.

Victoria Sport and Social Club promotes fun on the grass

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B.C. Men’s Mid-Amateur golfers do battle in Abbotsford

After struggling in the opening round, David Barker played steady golf to finish at 12-over par 222, good for 13th spot and the top Victoria placing in the B.C. Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship last week at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford. Barker followed an 81 with rounds of 71 and 70 to finish at 222, 10 shots behind winner Kris Yardley of Maple Ridge.

Other Victoria players in the top 20 included Jeff Din at 224 (tied for 16th) and Cole Shaw at 225 (tied for 20th).

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

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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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2002 MUSTANG Convertible w/black racing stripes, lighted roll bar, low definition tires and mag wheels, runs great. Great Grad gift. Call (250)724-2092.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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8’ SLUMBER Queen Truck Camper, north/south queen bed, 597kg, 3-burner stove w/oven, toilet, 3-way fridge.

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views.

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TOWNHOUSE $389,500. Motivated sellers!

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

GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. New Price$505,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. 250-514-3286.

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CARS 1989 CADILLAC Seville STSall bells & whistles, pearl white w/tan leather upholstery, 150,000 km. 2nd owner, all records, immaculate condition.

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AUTO FINANCING 1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000.

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Find more details on the Open Houses below in the June 13-19 edition of Real Estate Victoria

304-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $279,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291

pg. 10

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

Saturday 12-2 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250 812-8983

pg. 10

2449 Cranmore, $540,000 pg. 6

104-2608 Prior St, $285,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 11

pg. 9

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

1220 Beach pg. 9

1273 Denman St, $519,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Frank Rudge, 250-361-5052

pg. 11

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

pg. 16

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

814-160 Wilson

pg. 8

Saturday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd John McMillan, 250 382-8838

A19 Cook St, $619,900 pg. 10

654 Langford, $369,000

pg. 10

620 Battery St, $869,000

1050 Pentrelew, $649,000 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

pg. 11

7-314 Six Mile Rd, $469,900 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 10

6-278 Island Hwy, $309,900 Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

pg. 5

pg. 12

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Pat Meadows, 250 592-4422

Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 17

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

pg. 12

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124

pg. 13

pg. 16

Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662

pg. 8

pg. 2

pg. 6

Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202

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

pg. 15

1145B Verdier, $528,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

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

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131 pg. 5

pg. 15

pg. 15

pg. 25

pg. 9

pg. 13

pg. 18

pg. 5

pg. 25

pg. 25

pg. 18

pg. 15

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

pg. 13

pg. 15

pg. 25

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124

pg. 27

pg. 18

pg. 15

pg. 14

pg. 19

107-627 Brookside

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 9

2451 Prospector Way, $699,000 Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

3310 Ocean Blvd, $975,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg. 26

Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

pg. 18

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

pg. 19

Friday to Monday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-516-7772

pg. 18

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Julia Abraham, 250-744-3301

9-639 Kildew Rd., $334,900 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868

pg. 6

294 Hatley Lane, $769,800 pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

2616 Pinnacle Way, $399,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422

pg. 25

pg. 26

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000 pg. 25

959 Peggy Anne Cres, $509,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Shaw, 250-474-6003

3146 Lynnlark, $549,900

402-2250 James White, $329,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

2913 Trestle, $389,900

Saturday & Sunday 1:30-3:30 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl, 250-391-8484

102-2360 James White Blvd. pg. 25

pg. 18

1060 Ferncliffe Pl, $898,000

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

1020 Braeburn Ave.

203-2427 Amherst Ave, $184,000

8655 Forest Park, $679,000 Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 15

1143 Clarke Rd, $411,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

618 Parkway, $459,000

2688 Deville, $227,500

9876 Seventh St, $499,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301

2987 Dornier Rd.

3445 Blue Sky Pl., $385,000 pg. 15

2244 Mills Rd, $529,900 Saturday 12-2 Fair Realty Chris Dusseault, 250-516-8773

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

121-3640 Propeller, $402,500 pg. 15

10939 Cedar Lane, $649,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600

pg. 19

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

6770 Jedora, $489,500

12-10471 Resthaven, $369,000

413 Ker Ave, $399,800

Saturday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gina Sundberg, 250-812-4999

pg. 15

9766 Fourth St.

9706 Fifth St, $584,900

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911 Friday & Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

102-9900 Fifth, $169,000 pg. 24

10397 Allbay, $929,000

204-5110 Cordova Bay, $575,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Megan John, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

1697 Texada Terrace

4675 McMorran, $739,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Shaw, 250-474-6003

pg. 18

3-2563 Millstream, $324,900

104-9900 Fifth, $229,000

13-10471 Resthaven, $369,950

Sunday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 2

106-9560 Fifth St, $224,900

9581 Christine Pl, $455,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

pg. 10

207-1101 Hilda St, $287,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

pg. 14

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

Saturday 11:30-1:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd Henry Van Der Vlugt, 250-477-7291

220 Moss Rock, $1,195,000 Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291

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

210-663 Goldstream, $234,900

7282 Veyaness, $529,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Laura McCollom, 250-588-8448

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

3236 Cedar Hill, $574,500

pg. 24

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-744-3301

pg. 25

2410 Tanner Ridge, $539,000

3963 Juan De Fuca Terr.

pg. 17

pg. 14

413-4529 West Saanich Rd, $379,000

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

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100

pg. 11

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

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-744-3301

3543 Sun Hills, $689,900

1121 Bearspaw, $870,000

1690 Texada Terr, $1,099,000

1251 Cherry, $489,900

3316 Quadra St, $244,500

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

pg. 14

5611 Batu Rd, $1,075,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333

pg. 24

6797 Greig, $725,000

1246 Hastings St, $499,900

304-1618 North Dairy, $328,800

924 Esquimalt Rd, $249,900 pg. 10

pg. 12

9-3228 Wicklow, $397,000 pg. 5

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

1170 Gerda Rd., $522,500

9-3981 Nelthorpe, $325,000

1372 Treebank, $789,000

2-1041 Southgate, $429,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

pg. 19

104-929 Esquimalt, $179,900 pg. 9

pg. 7

1620 Mortimer St, $489,000

pg. 10

107-250 Douglas, $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 3:15-5 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gurcharan Chauhan, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

9562 Epco, $455,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

4956 Lochside, $549,900

134 Gibraltar Bay, $539,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-480-6810

pg. 11

2700 Herbate

107-2930 Cook St, $324,900

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Claire Yoo, 250-384-8124

301 Anya

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate David Dand, 250-477-7291

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

pg. 26

3054 Albina, $449,900

4451 Majestic Dr, $599,900

pg. 10

5-216 Russell, $459,900

pg. 12

22-899 Royal Oak, $585,000

903 Collinson, $555,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

pg. 24

4041 Braefoot, $989,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

205-2349 James White, $274,900

3976 Helen, $599,900

804 Beckwith, $519,900

1225 Hampshire Rd

Sunday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

Saturday & Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

pg. 16

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967

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

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422

4058 Raymond St. N, $439,900

4030/4040 Borden St

309-1400 Newport Ave, $314,000

102-640 Montreal St.

Saturday 3-5 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

Saturday 12:30-2 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124

Friday & Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

606 Speed, $209,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291

pg. 12

103-5110 Cordova Bay, $485,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216

1270 Lidgate, $539,000

887 Sevenoaks, $755,000

1440 Slater Pl, $659,900

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

Friday 3-5 & Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Ryan, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

1075 Pentrelew, $675,000

208-300 Waterfront Cres

3820 Savannah Rd, $509,000

839 Wavecrest Pl, $769,000

306-120 Douglas, $400,000

405-832 Fisgard, $279,000

OPEN HOUSES Friday, June 14, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

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

114-842 Brock Ave, $329,800 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

pg. 8

5577 Medberry, $699,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100

pg. 16

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6579 Worthington Way, $407,300 Saturday 12-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Michael Dick, 250-642-6056

527 Bickford Way, $529,900

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Tim Parker 250 743-7151

pg. 19

1-1700 Pritchard, $399,900 Saturday 11:30-1 RE/MAX of Duncan Kim Johannsen, 250-748-8080

pg. 26

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608 Dagall Rd., $485,000 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX of Duncan Kim Johannsen, 250-748-8080

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX of Duncan Kim Johannsen, 250-748-8080

pg. 20

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228

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All property owners are responsible for ensuring that their property taxes are paid whether they receive their property tax notice or not.

If you have not received your 2013 Property Tax Notice, please contact Colwood City Hall immediately at 250-478-5999.

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It’s kind of like a three-headed dragon, just not as scary.

The annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival features the races themselves, which attract 2,500 or so competitors to the Inner Harbour for one mid-summer weekend. The event, set for Aug. 16 to 18, also features a cultural, food and small business component centred at Ship Point.

Then there’s the heartstring-tugger: the fundraising aspect for the B.C. Cancer Foundation.

“The festival has raised $438,000 over five years for the foundation, and the great thing is all the money “With dragon stays in Victoria,” boating, it’s a said Mark Mawhinney, board chair for sport that you feel the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society. like a winner all The society hosted the way through.” a kickoff breakfast – Glenys Haskins Wednesday at The Inn at Laurel Point to talk about supporting local business as well as how it encourages fitness and health in the community.

The competition provides a huge boost to the local economy – of the 2,500 paddlers about 1,500 will arrive from out of town, staying two or three nights or more and filling up local hotel rooms. As well, Mawhinney said, an estimated 90,000 people will watch the races, take in musical and cultural entertainment and browse through the multitude of onsite vendor offerings.

While the festival is free for the public to attend, Mawhinney is proud of the fact the society is mainly self-sufficient and does not rely on government funding to stay afloat, so to speak.

Operating money comes primarily from paddlers’ entry fees, while sponsorships and any grant money secured goes toward paying co-op students to stage the weekend events.

It’s clear from the number of teams entering this competition – upwards of 80 boatloads are expected for this year’s 19th annual festival – that the sport has taken off.

“It really the most accessible sport that I’ve ever been involved in,” says Glenys Haskins, the society’s general manager and a paddler herself.

“With dragon boating, it’s a sport that you feel like a winner all the way through.”

For more information on the festival, visit victoriadragonboat.com. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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