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New care facility gets its license Sidney All Care created after church project failed Devon MacKenzie News staff

A new private care facility in Sidney has been given the green light from the Vancouver Island Health Authority and will be hosting a grand opening and open house next weekend.

Sidney All Care on Mills Road (the old Bethel Church facility) was formally issued its operating license this week from VIHA, along with already having operating permits in place from the Town of Sidney.

Administrator Blake Mooney said he is looking forward to bringing the public into the facility during the open house they can see what “It will be nice so it’s all about.

“It will be nice for for the public to the public to be able be able to see the to see the facility and learn about the scope facility.” of care we’ll be provid– Blake Mooney ing here,” he said of the event they have planned for July 6.

Mooney and his business partner Casey Van Dongen purchased the property last summer for $11.2 million and have been working to get the facility ready for occupation since.

The centre, which was built in 2009 under the name Bethel Community Baptist Church Care Centre, was the source of much conflict when investors, many of them seniors and members of the Bethel Church congregation, lost millions when the project fell through.

Mooney, a registered nurse who was born and raised on the Saanich Peninsula, said he always dreamed of opening a care facility in the area.

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this year. Fea said people out to watch the Slegg Lumber Build-A-Quick-Boat race will be moved back from the edge of the beach — to ensure no one is struck by a paddle from one of the many three-

person teams of amateur boat builders.

Fea said that events usually gets between 4,000 and 5,000 people watching and cheering when the boats tip and their riders take a swim.

When it comes to honouring Canada, the Peninsula Celebrations Society has got it all together.

The fun begins Sunday night, June 30 and continues all day on Canada Day Monday, July 1. Society president Sheilah Fea says their volunteers are ready to go, as are the many sponsor businesses and organizations that make the annual Sidney Days such a success.

“It’s looking good,” Fea said before the festivities began.

The Canada Day parade down Beacon Avenue has 75 floats, performers and community groups signed up, said Fea. It’s not as big as last year (81 floats) but Fea said their goal is to keep the parade to about an hour to ensure families have the energy to take in many more events.

“It’s really amazing, people start lining up for the parade at 8:30 or 9 in the morning. That’s a long day for families already.”

Fea said she was putting the finishing touches on a few events this week — including confirmation of a military helicopter fly-by over Iroqouis Park at around 1 p.m. Monday.

“It will get down to around 500 feet over the park,” Fea said.

That’s also where the Sidney File photo Days Family Fun Fair events Everyone loves a parade and Sidney has a great one on Canada Day Monday. take place from noon to 4 p.m.

The coast guard will be on hand to New this year, she continued, Road closures for Canada Day help ensure the event goes off without is a variety of kids’ games — a hitch. from a hamster ball you can ride Sidney residents should be aware of road “Some of the boat builders are getting in, to bean bag rocket launchclosures for the July 1 Canada Day parade. too good,” Fea said. “People do look for ers provided by Games To You. Portions of Resthaven Drive, Sidney Avenue, the spills and dunks.

This year’s food eating contest Henry Street, Brethour Street and 2nd Street will “For some of the guys it’s all about winfeatures watermelon and cupbe closed to allow for parade marshalling, which ning. They are even building prototypes cakes (the board of the society starts at 8:30 a.m. on July 1. The parade starts before the actual race.” is making the cupcakes this at 11 a.m. Beacon Avenue, the main parade year, Fea said) and promises to route, will be closed to traffic starting at the be a great time.

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Affordable housing at risk says architect

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Architect for McDonald Park Estates calls development delay a “rezoning purgatory”

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Lt-Gov. in Sidney on June 30

SIDNEY — The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia will be attending the Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony during the Opening Celebrations of Sidney Days.

The event takes place on June 30 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Beacon Park Pavilion.

“We are so honoured and sincerely grateful that the Lieutenant Governor has taken the time out of her busy schedule to visit Sidney and be a part of this important community event. I cannot think of a more fitting guest to have in attendance, as we celebrate the Town and our Country during Canada Day”, commented Mayor Larry Cross.

—Town of Sidney

An architect with a firm looking to build 54 condominium units on McDonald Park Road in North Saanich says if the district continues on it current path, it will never get any affordable housing built.

Kyle Shick of Finlayson Bonet Architecture slammed North Saanich council on June 19, particularly Mayor Alice Finall and councillors he calls “obstructionist,” for what he says is an unreasonable amount of time taken to process their plans for three multi-storey buildings next to Parkland Secondary School. He has appeared twice before council this month, levelling charges of interference, intimidation and collusion against certain councillors and municipal staff in relation to what

Artist rendering /Finlayson Bonet Architecture

A proposal for three condo buildings near Parkland Secondary School in North Saanich has been held up in the approvals process. he feels are delays in approving the project.

Calling North Saanich a “rezoning purgatory,” Shick said it took two months to get the first response from staff after he submitted plans for the

condos on April 30, 2012.

While he did say the application did progress, after about a year the district planner he was working with indicated they were close to a completed development agreement. That

changed on June 7 of this year, he said, when the district’s Director of Planning, Mark Brodrick told him they wanted a new agreement as council was finishing its housing consultation and new amenities bylaw.

“The amenities contribution was originally going to be $400,000,” he said. “The new one came back at over $1.2 million. If you guys adopt that, you’ll never have an affordable development in North Saanich ever again.”

Finall says the McDonald Park Estates proposal — as are others seeking increased housing density in the district — is on hold.

“His application is waiting, upon council’s direction, for staff to complete the amenity policy,” Finall said.

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Eighty-eight bed facility is close to Sidney amenities Continued from page 1

Now, he and his team at Sidney All Care said they are looking forward to opening their doors to the public and filling rooms in the 88-bed, private facility which will provide a range of care.

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“We have services that a publicly funded facility might not, for instance, respite care which can essentially be booked on demand. If someone has a loved one who they care for and they need to go away unexpectedly, we can offer short-term respite care for that individual.”

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Smiles of students a highlight of a long career Shirley Galloway retires after more than three decades with Saanich School District Devon MacKenzie News staff

After 34 years with the Saanich School District and 32 years at Brentwood Elementary, Shirley Galloway is hanging up her many hats.

Galloway, who works in the office of the school, is known to many as the cement of Brentwood Elementary. Her last day at the school is today (Friday) and a retirement tea was held for her Monday afternoon along with an assembly that included the whole student body on Tuesday morning.

“She is loved so much by everybody in the school,” said Coral Fast, Galloway’s daughter who also works in the school as an education assistant.

“She’s been in the community for so long and so many students and co-workers have been through the school since she’s worked there. She’ll really be missed.”

Galloway began her time with the Saanich School District in 1979 at Royal Oak School. She was part of an initiative called the Chance

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Brentwood Elementary Learning Assistant Fiona Mosher shares a book of memories created by students with Shirley Galloway during her retirement tea on June 24. Galloway has worked at the school for 32 years and has been with School District 63 since 1979. program which was a government funded program catering to students with special needs.

Galloway also spent time at Cordova Bay Elementary school before moving on to Brentwood Elementary in 1981. She has worked there ever since.

“The reason I’ve stayed here as long as I have is the kids,” Gallo-

way said.

“I’m really going to miss them and their smiles. The best feeling is when you know one of them is having a bad day and just needs someone to talk to or lean on.

When you see that smile it’s amazing.”

One of the most rewarding parts of her job she said, is seeing stu-

Extreme changes in North Saanich Continued from page 3

Outside of a project planned for 9395 East Saanich Rd., Finall said the Capital Regional District (CRD) is asking that North Saanich change its Regional Growth Strategy to reflect plans to allow more urban development.

“Their application is for a multifamily unit not currently permitted in our official community plan (OCP) and zoning bylaws,” the mayor continued. “Those are extreme changes.”

Finall said there has been a “crush” of similar applications in the district and taking that into account, she doesn’t think Shick’s wait has been a long one. Compounding the situation, she said, is the fact the municipality’s planning department of four saw two people resign this month.

Finall took issue with Shick’s comments and accusations, especially his remark that there’s a “culture of

fear” among some staff members.

“I’m just not sure what he means.

The department is under extra stress and workload.”

An increase in development applications — an estimated 387 units are currently being proposed in the district — plus a constant stream of requests by council represents “a significant impact on staff time,” Finall said.

Shick appeared again at the June 24 council meeting, asking for a timeline on his application process. Finall said the director of planning is on vacation until early July and the one person left in the department is not up to speed on Shick’s proposal.

Chief administrative officer Rob Buchan said staff are working on the application but there are areas of disagreement between both sides.

“Staff will be seeking the direction of council on a variety of issues,” he said.

dents she saw go through the school return to the school with children of their own.

“When I see them come back as adults with their own children, there’s a certain amount of pride in that,” she said.

Galloway, who will be 70 in August, said she will miss her coworkers, who she calls family,

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n celebrating Canada this weekend in Sidney, people will be having a great time in a community full of energy, with plenty to offer families, visitors and longtime residents alike.

It is a big party. After all, it’s Canada’s 146th birthday. We can look forward to some patriotic events during Sidney Days this Sunday and Monday —such as flag-waving, wearing of the nation’s colours, singing the national anthem and re-affirming one’s allegiance to the country.

Then, we shoot off a bunch of fireworks We can be glad in a colourful we live somewhere display that, while an exclusively where we have the not Canadian tradition, ability to help lead announces another year in this great change country.

Along the way, we hope that people will think on what it means to be Canadian and the role our communities play in keeping the country strong.

A big part of that is our citizens’ willingness to stand up and be counted on matters of local, provincial, national and even international importance. We can be glad we live somewhere where we have the ability to help lead change — in both large and small areas.

It could be said that many of us spend our time worrying over so-called First World problems, but we do live in a country that isn’t plagued by violence, unrest or overwhelming disaster.

Yes, Canada has its problems and we can all find at least one thing to lament. But at least we can have capacity to do something about it.

Whether its voting in elections, volunteering time to help others or setting a positive example to those around you, you are living what it means to be Canadian.

There is a certain level of freedom in this country, enabling us to seek change, to seek a better life — or even to do little and simply enjoy what Canada has to offer. That’s yet another choice that we have the freedom to make.

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plagued our region. Nearly a decade ago, I stood on the quarter of the capital’s renters curb outside 2321 Cook St. already spend more than 30 per and dreamt about some of cent of their annual the things a creative income on housing, and owner could do with the the number of people abandoned two-storey struggling to make rent apartment block. is projected to rise by 19 Standing in that spot per cent in just over 20 10 years later with Russ years.

Godfrey of the Tenant For better or worse, Resource Advisory Centre near the end of their lives, (TRAC), we revived those these two properties were same fantasies about well known as a haven for affordable housing units the hard to house. The for artists, young workers, Simon Natrass residents of buildings like students and seniors.

The Capital these – the working poor, Today, a heron nests in seniors, folks on social the building’s inaccessible assistance and active illicit drug second floor, at least one resident users – are the first to feel it when of a dozen or so units which sit the cheapest rental units disappear. waiting to be torn down.

This problem goes beyond We continued on to another a couple of buildings scattered derelict property – 1176 Yates St. – around the City of Victoria. owned by the same landlord.

Between 2001 and 2006, rental Godfrey related stories about the stock in the region declined by 247 building’s past from his years of units, despite steady population working with tenants and landlords growth. here in the capital.

As the older buildings that form As he spoke, we stood in front of the bulk of the region’s rental stock the decaying building on the spot slowly fall into disrepair or are where a former resident was shot replaced by glittering condos and and killed during an argument with sprawling subdivisions, the region’s another tenant.

60,000 renters will only have more The ongoing dispute was ignored trouble placing a roof over their by the building’s manager until one head. night when both tenants went over According to Godfrey, the the edge – the police were called, demolition-by-neglect of buildings only to arrive the moment that like those on Cook and Yates is, in bullets began to fly. part, responsible for the scarcity Rising rental costs have long

and rising cost of rental units.

“At a time when we need affordable housing,” he asks, “why are these buildings being allowed to rot and why do officials seem so reluctant to even talk about it?”

Several municipalities in the Capital Region have created bylaws to address the problem of derelict buildings, but experience has shown these to be largely unenforceable.

In Victoria, the Northern Junk and Janion buildings sat vacant for years before the city was able to force the owner to sell the downtown properties.

The Residential Tenancy Act doesn’t provide much help either and tenants’ advocates in government are few and far between, prompting Godfrey to wonder, “Where do residents turn when it comes to housing that is being allowed to rot down?”

In recent weeks, most of the region has been consumed with deciding the fate of its dung and the rest seems content to view housing creation as a race to build the greatest number of luxury homes.

While vacancy rates continue to plateau far below the Canadian average and more and more residents struggle to find a home, I’m left wondering how long it will take before we pull our heads out of our sewage and look up.

Simon Natrass’s column can be found online at vicnews.com.

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Are bonds a safety net? GREAT KITCHEN DESIGNS Beware of the solution

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This announcement, which in the past would pay a price of $110 per bond. Compare this to its have propelled the stock market upward, instead eventual redemption value in 2019 of $100 per caused world markets to swoon rather dramati- bond. The difference is the investor’s capital loss, cally. At the same time, longer-term bond yields effectively lowering — dramatically — the bond’s actual yield-to-maturity. increased.

Instead of considering the much lower effective It may seem bizarre that equity market values had not previously reflected the inevitable with- yield-to-maturity, a bond investor is often drawn to drawal of this money-printing stimulus. Yet, those a bond by its seemingly high interest rate.

The tax impact of this oversight can be even few words by the Fed Chairman had an immediate more costly if the bond is held in the investor’s negative effect on stock markets.

Whenever significant short-term volatility hits non-registered account.

Using our same example in a non-registered equity markets, many investors begin to convert account, the investor would pay at least some equity holdings to “Bonds and bond his full marginal tax rate on the 4.4 bonds, which they perceive as the per cent annual interest earned, safer strategy. funds ... are not an despite actually receiving a much Are they correct? Aside from the fact that trying to time equity automatic replacement lower effective rate-to-maturity.

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Bonds and bond funds have their place, particudirection — they go down. The longer the duration-to-maturity of a bond, the more significant the larly in registered holdings. However, they are not downward price pressure. It is true that if an inves- an automatic replacement solution for equity holdtor invests in individual bonds, rather than bond ings which experience periodic volatility.

Often, the best decision is to wait and watch — funds or ETFs, he can hold the bonds to maturity to ignore the volatility of a carefully-selected and and receive the par value of the bond.

This can be a sound strategy — if the bond was balanced portfolio, and to await the inevitable bought by the investor at, or below, its par value upswing, back to a long-term growth track. ($100).

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She is now realizing that it is the oil production and the use of the oil in all parts of the world which are causing the climate changes and consequently fiercer storms and more severe flooding.

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North Saanich council won’t reconsider

Mayor’s gambit to have small lot residential development bylaws and OCP changes reconsidered, fails Steven Heywood

have opposed the changes at every turn.

The controversial bylaws that Using her power under the were approved on June 10, and Community Charter, North Saan- again this week, define and allow ich Mayor Alice Finall asked coun- small lot residential development cil at its June 24 special meeting that could increase housing dento reconsider its assent of three sity. One amends the official combylaws that set the stage for small munity plan to allow it. Another lot developments in the commu- changes the district’s zoning bylaw for property nity.

9395 East Saanich Like the initial vote “The deal is at Rd. — where developtaken on the bylaws ers have proposed 40 by council on June 10, an improvement residential units on however, the outcome to the project small lots. The third was the same. is an authorization of “I’m surprised that but it raises new a phased development you’re bringing this issues.” agreement between back,” said Council– Alice Finall the district and Sanlor Dunstan Browne, pen Properties Inc. In who with councillors brief, the latter allows Ted Daly, Craig Mearns and Connie McBride had voted in the developer to build on the favour of the trio of bylaws earlier property in stages.

These bylaw changes do not in the month.

“There’s no evidence of any mean that the developer can build councillor having a change of just yet. There are still both the heart in the matter,” Browne con- development and building permits to obtain, requiring more tinued.

He noted that councillors Celia public consultation and council Stock, Elsie McMurphy and Finall approvals.

Lunn has strong words for the mayor

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Gary Lunn, a former MP, current owner of 9395 East Saanich Rd. and partner in Sanpen Properties Inc., says the mayor has to accept that she no longer holds a majority on North Saanich council and move on.

Lunn said the details of his small lot residential housing project have been a matter of public record for some time. He said they have spoken with council many times and have been clear in their intent to offer employees of the Sidney/North Saanich industrial area preference to purchase the Gary Lunn homes.

“This is nothing new,” he said. “It has been one delay after another delay.”

Lunn said Mayor Alice Finall has shown a lack of respect “to the people of North Saanich” and has used up staff and council’s time in the process.

“You need to accept you didn’t win a majority of this council.

You need to let it go.”

Finall said she brought the matter back to council due to what she called new information about the 9395 East Saanich Rd. proposal — a preferred purchase option being offered by the developer to a local employers group and North Saanich firefighters.

“This deal is an improvement to the project, “ Finall said, “but it raises new issues.”

Those, she said, include how the purchase option will work and how it might apply to future affordable or workforce housing policies in the district.

She added any discussion council might have on the matter won’t slow the project down.

Both McMurphy and Stock, who have long supported Finall in opposing the project and calling for a comprehensive local housing policy, agreed the purchase option was a good idea. Yet, since the project is a departure for the community, they want to get it right and take more time to look at it again.

Browne said none of this is a reason to renegotiate the plan and called for an immediate vote on reratifying the bylaws.

That sparked another debate, with Coun. Daly delivering the strongest words.

“It’s turned into an opportunity for another friggin’ delay,” he said.

Coun. McBride said she doesn’t see anything sinister about the plan for a preferred purchase option, adding council needs to move on.

Again, council voted 4-3 to reaffirm the bylaw changes. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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• North Saanich council has approved its 2012 Annual Report. It outlines strategic plan priorities and highlights from the previous year, as well as providing a snapshot of the municipal departments and their activities. The report will be available on the district’s website, www.northsaanich. ca under “reports and publications.”

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• North Saanich’s financial statements for 2012 also showed the salaries of the district’s top municipal staff and remuneration and expenses claimed by council.

Mayor Alice Finall was paid $26,070 last year and was reimbursed $3,557 in related expenses.

Councillors were each paid $13,035, with expenses ranging from $428 to $2,074.

Chief administrative officer Rob Buchan was paid a salary of $166,821 in 2012, and had expenses of $8,125. Twelve municipal staffers made more than $75,000 last year.

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A mother and daughter duo have been charged with a slew of credit card frauds across the Capital Region.

Vancouver Island RCMP say Christine Mauro, 46 and Karen Mauro, 63, conducted hundreds of illegal transactions across Vancouver Island totalling over $90,000 between January 2011 to March 2012.

Many of the frauds had never

been reported to police and involved extensive followup with banks, merchants and other agencies, said Insp. John Ibbotson, officer in charge of the RCMP’s federal serious and organized crime operations and financial integrity.

“Credit cards were altered and unauthorized credit card data was used to purchase high end electronics, furniture, merchandise and gift cards,” Ibbotson said. “These arrests and charges represent a significant success

and disruption of ongoing financial crimes.”

The Mauros, who police say are part of a four-person prolific crime group, face 27 combined charges of fraud under $5,000 and use of credit card data.

The women appeared in Victoria courts June 13 and are now under house arrest pending a trial date.

Most of the transaction occurred within the City of Victoria and southern Island, Ibbotson said.

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• On Monday, June 24 just before 8 a.m. police responded to a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist. Police learned a Bayside student was riding his bike across the crosswalk at the intersection of Wallace

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Parkland Secondary School graduates Maddie Geary (left) and Melissa Jost take a moment to pose for a photo on Wednesday afternoon at the end of Beacon Avenue during the school’s graduation day celebrations. Claremont grad happened Thursday and Stelly’s grad happens today (Friday).

Drive and West Saanich Road and was struck on the rear wheel by a pick-up truck. No major injuries were reported but the bike sustained damage to its rear end. No charges have been recommended.

• Around 4:30 p.m. on June 24, two males were caught on video stealing a digital projector and PA system from Stelly’s Secondary School’s multipurpose room. Police are still

investigating.

• Central Saanich Police are reporting that several residents have called asking to have unwanted firearms removed during the Gun Amesty project that runs until the end of the month. Anyone with unwanted firearms, weapons or ammunition can call the Central Saanich Police at 250-652-4441 to arrange a pick-up.

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The weekend of family events kicks off this Sunday with a community barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. (not 6:30, as noted in the event program), followed at 7 p.m. by an official opening ceremony.

B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will be joined by other dignitaries — Mayor Larry Cross, MP Elizabeth May and

MLA Gary Holman — via pipes and drums and an RCMP escort at the pavilion to welcome the comunity. Speeches will be followed by Judge Gerald W. Pash carrying out a citizenship reaffirmation, O Canada and the Mayor’s Community Builder Award presentation.

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Colwood man to cycle Island end to end for MS Christine van Reeuwyk

The ride schedule Day 1 - Fri, Jun 28, Home to Nanoose Creek campground (CG1) 126km (stop in Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo) Day 2 - Sat, Jun 29, CG1 to Elk Falls Provincial Park campground (CG2), Campbell River - 133km Day 3 - Sun, Jun 30, CG2 to Woss - 132km Day 4 - Mon, Jul 1, Woss to Port Hardy (104km) to Alder Bay Resort campground (CG3) (53km) - 157km Day 5 - Tues, Jul 2, CG3 to Fisherboy Park campground (CG4), Sayward 127km Day 6 - Wed, Jul 3, CG4 to Maple Pool Campsite (CG5), Courtenay - 115km Day 7 - Thurs, Jul 4, CG5 to CG1 - 87km (stop in Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville) Day 8 - Fri, Jul 5, CG1 to Shawnigan Lake School (SLS) - 94km Day 9 - Sat, Jul 6, MS 100km ride Day 10 - Sun, Jul 7, MS 65km ride + SLS to Home (33km) - 110km Day 11 -- Sept 7, RBC GranFondo Whistler - 122km.

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David Cox will take a months-long twowheeled journey cycling the Island tip to tip in a bid to end Multiple Sclerosis.

The 68-year-old will ride to Port Hardy and back for the end MS cause and embark from his Triangle Mountain home on his third unsupported Van Isle End to End to end MS early this morning.

“I get to start off going down a hill,” the Colwood man said indicating his steep driveway. “Really, the idea was to start at home and end at home.”

At first the thenTorontonian was just “looking for a good organized bike ride”.

The next year it got personal, his niece was diagnosed with MS. Within six months she was confined to a wheelchair. Cox organized a dynamic team of RBC fundraising riders and now is in his 19th year of MS bike rides.

“I’m going to raise money — that’s gravy,” he said. “It keeps the whole concept that this disease does not have a cure and make people aware of it.”

When he retired to B.C. in 2005, Cox continued to ride fundraisers and raise awareness, spending three years on the board for the MS Society’s South and Central Island chapter. In 2009, he started the Island-wide ride that became bi-annual after an injury in 2010.

The idea is to put his own “blood, sweat and tears” into the effort.

“There’s a lot of competing charities out there looking for dollars,” he explained.

So Cox packed his 40 pounds of baggage on his 28-pound bike and headed out of Colwood to make his way to Port Hardy and back to Shawnigan in time for the Cowichan Valley

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David Cox starts to pack the 40 pounds of gear he expects to haul up and down Vancouver Island in his bid to raise funds for the MS Society.

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“My objective is to always get back for that,” he said. “I go to the (Shawnigan Lake) school, set up my tent and I’m ready to go in the morning.”

He’ll do the two-day tour then head home to the West Shore. The primary goal is awareness and respect, he feels is lacking in day-to-day life, illustrated by a visit to his niece Leslie a few months ago.

“I was astounded at the rudeness of people who made her stop, made her get out of the way,” he said of his wheelchair-bound relative. “It’s important for people to recognize there’s folks out there who don’t have the quality of life we have.

If they want to make a donation, all the better.”

He’s nearing his current fundraising goal of $3,000.

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will be exceeded, I bump it up again,” he explained. “Seems better to have an objective that is harder to obtain than one that is easily exceeded.”

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THE JOHN Howard Society of BC is looking for long-term volunteers to socialize on Wednesday evenings with inmates at William Head Institution in Metchosin. Training provided.

Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity.

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Audrey Bondar, formerly of 10985 Kalitan Road, North Saanich, BC, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Henley & Walden LLP, #201-2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 4M9, on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

BMO Trust Company, Executor By their Solicitors Henley & Walden LLP NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS The Estate of Josephine Agnes Jackson, deceased All persons having claims in respect of Josephine Jackson formerly of 952 Arm Street Esquimalt BC are required to send full particulars of such claims to Paul Jackson, Executor at 915 Esslinger Road Parksville BC V9P 2R1 on or before July 26th, 2013

LOST AND FOUND FOUND 3’ Model of a sailboat hull wash up near Pat Bay. Reply by email: adcoop@shaw.ca LOST GOLD ring with diamonds.

Reward.

Call (250)595-3476.

LOST: IPOD between Sidney beach and bakery. Reward.

Call (250)655-0810.

LOST: PRESCRIPTION sunglasses in Sidney near downtown last week. The glasses have a blue frame and are bifocals. Call (250)656-0939.

LOST: RINGS, men’s gold with diamonds, maybe lost in Sidney area. Very sentimental.

Reward. (250)213-3456 LOST: WALLET, men’s, black bi-fold with cards at Chevron gas station near Beacon Ave, Sidney. (250)655-7117.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

WELDER Nootka Sound Timber Co. Ltd. requires experienced heavy duty mechanics and welders at their West Coast logging camp on Nootka Island, BC. The normal shift is 14 days on and 7 off. Please fax resume to 778-441-1191 or email: nootkasoundtimber @gmail.com CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

STAND OUT with a professionally designed and edited resume. Rates from $30. 250812-8646.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS CanScribe Education

WE REQUIRE a dedicated and skilled person to join a residential valet/cleaning team. Excellent rates and a great opportunity for the right person. Personal and/or professional references welcome.

Call Leonhard at 250-6529753.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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.

F/T ACCTS Rec. Exp. using Simply & Excel; detailed, accurate, enjoy finance & admin; multi-task, handle pressure.

Visit www.watoto.com, then send your resume and cover letter to hr@watoto.ca.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 Hiring Bonus.

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 Alison 250-391-7976 today for an interview.

JOIN OUR team at Amica at Beechwood Village, a Sidney Retirement Community. We are looking for a reliable experienced casual Housekeeper and Resident Care Attendant.

Availability must include weekends. Bring your resume to 2315 Mills Road, Sidney or email to: c.jones@amica.ca THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operator • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckerman • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

CLASSIC LifeCare has been helping clients “Live in the Moments that Matter” for almost 40 years. We are hiring caring and compassionate caregivers to work LIVE IN and HOURLY positions for full and part time.

Must have previous work experience and/or certification.

Should also have current CPR and Criminal Record Clearance. Visit our website at www.classiclifecare.com to fill out our online application form or email resume to jobs@classiclifecare.com. Join our great health care team today!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

GARAGE SALES

FOOD PRODUCTS WANTED Coach & Players for the Women’s Masters Over 30 Division.

Please contact Kelsey at ksomner@hotmail.com for more information.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FRESH RED Rhubarb, 10lb min, $1.75/lb.

Orders (250)652-3345.

FREE ITEMS FREE: TABLE 48” square, you pick up. Call (250)6561506.

FRIENDLY FRANK

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

2 WINE Racks, $15/pair. Call (250)665-7707.

INTERLUDE MASSAGE: Kripalu Swedish or chair massage, Hot Stone Therapy and Indian Head Massage. Please call Andrea for rates and appointment time. For women only, men by referral. 250-5146223 www.andreakober.com

5 CUBIC white freezer, $50.

Call (250)478-4703.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

KARATE GIS. Size 2 pants & jacket, $40, small jacket with 2 belts, $20. 250-544-4322.

8 NEW VHS videos - The Thornbirds etc., over 21hrs. All for $30. (250)383-5390.

BINOCULARS $30. chenille bedspread (250)385-2610.

Twin $15.

LEATHER SWIVEL rocker & ottoman, taupe colur, excellent cond, $75. (250)655-6599.

SALES

POOL CUE, $30. Oak coffee table, $30. Wine making kit, $39. Call 250-544-4933.

NOW HIRING

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Experienced Sales Associates

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

wanted to join our Retail Team at Sidney Airport.

Part Time Staff, includes Paid Parking Submit your resume to careers@lstrna.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL “B” Ticketed Gas Fitter Or 1st Year Apprentice. Hearth Shop in Campbell River offering fulltime. Call Jerry 250-830-8745 for info

VOLUNTEERS LIFECYLCES PROJECT Society, which advocates urban sustainability, needs enthusiastic marketing volunteers to raise awareness about the non-profit organization at local festivals and other community events.

Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PACIFIC ANIMAL Therapy Society is looking for volunteers with a gentle pet and a caring attitude towards the physically and mentally handicapped. Your beloved pet can help uplift the spirits of those at care facilities, senior centres, workshops, homes and schools. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today?

Own A Vehicle?

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

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

GARAGE Sale! June 29 9-2 7223 Seamount Close, Saanichton. Toys, car seats, Double Bob stroller, books, kitchen items, furniture etc.

NORTH SAANICH Downsizing/Moving Sale

8501 Ebor Terrace (off Amity) Saturday, 9am-noon.

Sporting goods and equipment, gardening tools, electric tools, kitchenware, framed prints, electronics, dolls, board games, stuffies, arts/crafts, dvd’s, books, seasonal decorations, free section.

SIDNEY. MULTI-FAMILY sale Sat. June 29, 8am-2pm. Magnetic mattress, lawnmower, small appliances, clothing, etc.

2107 James White Blvd West.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

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

2-BEDROOM CONDO ground floor in desirable Saanichton.

Open concept, electric fireplace, custom kitchen. Carpets & laminate. Ensuite laundry, small pet ok. Low strata fee.

Great starter, $235,000. By appointment 1-250-652-1218

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Lee Valley Tools is now accepting applications for Store Manager at our Victoria location. We are looking for retail management experience with woodworking and/or gardening knowledge.

Must have the ability to foster excellent customer service and maintain good staff relationships while working in a fast-paced environment. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to: hr@leevalley.com, attention: Mark Williams, VP of Retail Store Operations, by Thursday July 4, 2013.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

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- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300sq ft updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Orangic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.

TOWNHOUSE $389,500. Motivated sellers!

Will pay 3%/1.5% to buyers agent.

MLS #320099. 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. For viewing call 250-818-7038 online: propertyguys.com id# 192357.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET

Seniors’ Assisted Living A brand-new place to live, available July 1 2OOM s -EALS s ,AUNDRY !SSISTANCE !CTIVITIES s 3OCIAL INTERACTION !CCOMMODATES SINGLES AND COUPLES More like a home, not an institution COMMUNITY ORIENTED

Dale Manor

GORGEOUS CUSTOM built main level living basement home. 3000+ sq.ft. Lives like a large 3 bdrm, 2 bthm rancher.

Excellent ocean views. Huge R/V parking, triple garage.Campbell River $499,900.

250-203-0050

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO BURNSIDE RD E.- immaculate 2 bdrm condo close to dwntwn Victoria, shopping, Uvic, inclds secure prking, storage, H/W, insuite W/D. NP/NS. $1100. (250)658-1922

RECREATION

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

BOATS

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO FINANCING

VIC WEST Bright sunny near ocean 3 bdrm. 2 lvng rms, sunrm, 5 appl’s 1600sq.ft. garage N/S, ref’s 1yr lease June or July $1650. 250-383-8800

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

CARS

GREAT HOUSING. $475$850. neg. Students, disability, working. 778-977-8288.

SUITES, LOWER

1993 MERCEDES Benz 190 E- 2.3l, 4 cylinder, local, well maintained, spotless, auto, PS PB, moonroof, etc. $3750.

250-655-1484 or bilot@shaw.ca

GORDON HEAD 1 bdrm, incld’s cable, parking. NS/NP. $650. June 1. (250)472-8381

$50 to $1000

SAANICH: LARGE 2000 sq ft 2 bdrm on hobby farm, lights & heat included, NS/NP. Refs. $1100. Call 250-652-0591.

FREE TOW AWAY

SHELBOURNE/ McKENZIE well maintained 1 bdrm in quiet area, $850. inclds utils & internet, parking. NS/NP. Call 250-721-4853.

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

TRANSPORTATION

Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

AUTO FINANCING

1-800-961-7022

2000 JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd. Gold, with tan leather.

New Michelin, new brakes, service records avail. 193,000 km.$5500. Rob (250)517-0885

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

250-686-3933 SPORTS & IMPORTS 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.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

18FT FIBERGLASS hull and oak and ash wood finish canoe with paddles and life jackets is suitable for exploring the coast or for more extended canoe trips where carrying capacity is required. To inspect please phone 250.665.6537 Asking price, $1200.

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136.

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250-858-JUNK(5865)

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1999 24’ Glendale Royal Expedition Classic Ford Econoline 350 Super duty Motorhome. V10, 125km. Please phone 250-655-4840. Located in Sidney.

HOMES FOR RENT

BOATS

SERVICE DIRECTORY

$ALE !VENUE 0OWELL 2IVER 1.855.414.9460 www.DaleManor.com

SIDNEY 2 Bdrm main. Hrdwd flrs, garage, laundry, deck. Cat OK. N/S. $1200 250-812-4154

$$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

250-477-4601

FENCING

CARPENTRY

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

TAX

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES QUALITY HOUSECLEANER or caregiver, very reliable. Sidney. 250-656-3362 after 6pm.

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning.

Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018

CONTRACTORS GARDEN COAST Construction and renovations you can afford. Quality Licensed builders since 2006. Protect Your Investment call us today, 250580-0196. responseone@rocketmail.com WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and reno’s.

Best Rates. (250)419-3598.

DRAFTING & DESIGN HOME RENO by Integra Design. ~Design for Permit~ Call Steven- 250. 381.4123. integradesigninc@gmail.com

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

References available.

250-475-1462.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mowing, dethatchhedge/shrub trimming. ing, Clean-ups. (250)479-6495.

22YRS EXP Clean-ups, weeding, hauling. $25/hr. All areas of city. Dave 250-656-7045.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn and gardens. Aerating, pwr raking. Weed, moss control. Landscaping, irrigation.

Blackberry, ivy rmvl. 24yrs exp 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Landscaping Projects, Clean ups Strata Contracts Horticulturalist

778-678-2524 AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 For lovely lawns-spectacular hedges-healthy garden beds & reno’s.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HANDYPERSONS DECKS, FENCES, painting.

Small jobs welcome. Call (250)896-7010.

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PAINTING

REPAIRS

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

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

Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee�.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

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

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

ELECTRON TV and Stereo Mobile Service - Repairs and Setups $60 service call www.electrontv.com 28 years experience 250-889-6670 Ray

SAFEWAY PAINTING

STUCCO REPAIRMAN- Stucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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

250-474-4373.

J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden.

Weeding, Clean-ups, & more.

Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s. Mike 250-216-7502.

250.388.3535

MOVING & STORAGE

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

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

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

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

Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

NO JOB too small. Multi unit to Home Renos. Free Est’s.

Call Green Bird Development.

(250)661-1911.

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr.

123WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283 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.

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

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext.

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

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

STUCCO/SIDING

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

or

NEEDS mine.

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

Commercial/Residential Interior/Exterior

250-652-2255 250-882-2254

Written Guarantee Call for details Budget Compliance

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

WINDOWS PLUMBING 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.

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

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B.C. throne speech renews election vows Tom Fletcher Black Press

Submitted photo by Bob Orchard

Sidney residents and local dignitaries attended the unveiling of an Ice Bear mural on the side of the Telus building on Resthaven Avenue. The mural has been undergoing restoration work by Ice Bear (Chris Johnson), the original artist, all month. His work was recognized on June 21, National Aboriginal Day.

Volunteers planters sought for Newman Farm CENTRAL SAANICH — Ed Johnson, society chairman of The Farmlands Trust (FLT), and farmer Ian Paul will plough the field at historic Newman Farm in Central Saanich this month.

Last weekend, the pair got the field ready for a planting party this Saturday, June 29.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will assist with planting squash and pumpkins on the farm.

FLT is seeking people to come out to the farm and help dig, plant the seeds and protect them for the growing season ahead. Anyone interested is welcome to come out and help, as well as enjoy refreshments that will be provided. FLT notes that people should wear sturdy footwear while on the farm.

Spades or shovels, and a wheelbarrow for use during the work party would also be most

appreciated. Also remember to bring gloves.

The Farmlands Trust (Greater Victoria) Society continues its working relationship with the District of Central Saanich in the stewardship, preservation and management of the historic Newman Farm property in Central Saanich.

Directions to Newman Farm: Feel free to meet FLT

members and farmers and park near the Newman Farm access gate on Central Saanich Road, a half-kilometer north of Mount Newton Cross Road — look for the signs. At the request of the District of Central Saanich, please do not enter or park at the entrance leading to the Newman Farm heritage house gate entry (off Newman Road and Old Veyaness).

— Submitted by FLT

Available Paper Routes POSITIONS OPEN FOR

FT/PT Carriers & Sub Carriers

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark sat in the visitor seats of the B.C. legislature Wednesday as her government’s throne speech renewed the B.C. Liberal commitments from the May election.

Lt. Governor Judith Guichon read a brief speech to open a rare summer session of the legislature, reiterating government commitments for four consecutive balanced budgets and a freeze on carbon tax and most personal income tax rates. Clark attended before returning to duties as premier and a campaign for a seat in Westside-Kelowna in a byelection set for July 10.

“Waiting to take a seat makes it a little bit harder to get down to business as quickly as I’d like, but I’m not letting that get in the way,” Clark told reporters later. “We called the legislature back before I had a seat because we want to get this balanced budget passed.”

NDP house leader John Horgan called it a “bogus” budget that aims to hold health care spending below one per cent growth, a target not seen since the Social Credit restraint program of the early 1980s.

The legislature is to sit until July 25. The first order of business Wednesday was the unanimous election of veteran Richmond East B.C. Liberal MLA Linda Reid as speaker of the legislature. Coquitlam-Burke Mountain B.C. Liberal MLA Doug Horne was elected deputy speaker and Burnaby-Edmonds NDP MLA Raj Chouhan is assistant deputy speaker.

ALL AGE GROUPS WELCOM E!

BRENTWOOD ROUTE 6001 - WALLACE DR,LEBUREL PL,SILVERDAGE PL,COLUMBIA AVE, TAMARIN PL,BICKSTAN PL,WEST SAANICH RD ROUTE 6004 - VERDIER AVE,ENID PL,DIGNAN RD,MEADOWLARK LANE,TANTALON PL, EARLY PL, STELLY’S CROSS ROAD ROUTE 6009 - MARCHANT RD,HAGAN RD,PEGGY ANNE CRES SAANICHTON ROUTE 6218 - HERMWOOD RD, MT. NEWTON CROSS RD, SLOPING PINES, JOVI RD DEAN PARK ROUTE 6525 - EAST SAANICH RD, LOWE RD, EMARD TERRACE, LEAL RD ROUTE 6515 - EAST SAANICH RD, GRAHAM AVE, BASSWOOD RD, BALSAM RD, DICKSON RD, PINETREE RD, TELSAN AVE. ROUTE 6556 - BARRETT DRIVE,SENTENEL PLACE TANNER RIDGE ROUTE 6114 - CENTRAL SAANICH RD, EAST SAANICH RD, SHADY CREEK RD, SAANICH CROSS RD SIDNEY ROUTE 6445 - BRETHOUR RD, JAMES WHITE BLVD, RESTHAVEN DR ROUTE 6413 - BESSIDGE PL, SWIFTSURE PL, JAMES WHITE BLVD. ROUTE 6440 - OCEAN AVE, ORCHARD AVE, FIFTH ST, FOURTH ST, THIRD ST, SECOND ST, OAKVILLE AVE. ROUTE 6466 - CANORA RD, BAKERVILLE RD, RIDEAU AVE, CHARMOR PL. ROUTE 6354 - BOWERBANK RD,RESTHAVEN DR

Call... Arlene 250-656-1151

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Ultra Spec® 500 Interior Paint

SALE $20.00 Reg $27.99 - 29.99

Benjamin Moore Paint Brushes

40% OFF

Regular Price

Aura® Waterborne Interior Paint

SALE $60.00

SALE $40.00

Reg $72.99

Buy One Colour Sample GET ONE FREE!

Looking For Your Perfect Paint Colour?

Bring in this coupon and get two 500ml colour samples for the price of one!

Expires July 10, 2013 Coupon required with purchase and can only be redeemed at Home Hardware Sidney

Family Owned and Operated since 1998

ben® Waterborne Interior Paint Reg $47.99 - 49.99

Benjamin Moore Paint Rollers

40% OFF

Regular Price Sales Ends July 10, 2013

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Friday, June 28, 2013 - PENINSULA

NEWS REVIEW

Happy Canada Day! Strip Loin Grilling Steaks Naturally Aged 21 Days Family Pack Savings Size $15.17/kg

grilled-to-perfection steak.

Let Thrifty Foods be your

On Sale

6

Nothing beats a juicy

barbecue headquarters for

88

fresh, exceptionally flavoured cuts that require little prep so

Per lb

your grill will be crackling in no time.

• Naturally aged a minimum 21 days for maximum tenderness • Cut from Canadian AAA beef exclusive to Thrifty Foods • Guaranteed to be tender, juicy & flavourful or your money back

Corn on the Cob Grown in California

On Sale

5 $2

Island Farms

Compliments

Original, Vanilla Plus or Chocolate Plus Selected 1.65L

Sensations or Balance Selected Frozen 850g–1.13kg Box Regular Retail: $12.99 Each

Ice Cream

for

Burgers

On Sale

On Sale

3

9Each9

Specials in Effect until Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

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