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Artist Paul Archer poses with a giant mural he is airbrushpainting of late actress Marilyn Monroe, to be installed in a downtown restaurant. Archer’s home work area on Charmar Crescent faces Millstream Road and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and he says drivers have been waving and honking as he has worked on the four-panel piece. Archer’s painting of film star Dan Aykroyd, who was in Langford last weekend for a promotional visit and charitable motorcycle ride, was auctioned off as part of a benefit for teen cancer patient Zack Downey. Don Descoteau/News staff

Youth fear for future of skatepark Last-minute efforts being made to buy time for well-used facility Kyle Wells News staff

West Shore skateboarders may soon have to find a new place to ollie and grind, with the sale of the Belmont secondary property threatening the future of the area’s only

publicly funded and maintained skatepark. The sale of the property by School District 62 is expected to be finalized by the end of this month and West Shore Parks and Recreation’s lease with the district for the skatepark land expires March 27. At present there is no plan in place to renew the lease. The district is leasing back the land until at least June 2015. Parks and recreation board chair Rob Martin said either a new deal will have to be met or the park will have to be ripped out. The two sides are working with the buyer to find a way to

leave the skatepark where it is for now. “It could work out, but by the same token, if the new owners choose not to renew the lease, even from a temporary standpoint, we’ll have to remove the park,” Martin said. “Once the deal goes through, we have to either get a new lease immediately or we have to shut the park down.” Sidestep Skate School owner Debbie Qayum said the loss of the skateboard park would be devastating to the community which has grown around it. Sidestep hosts a number of events at the park and teaches

lessons there in the summer. “We need something out here. Myself, I’ve had over 800 people through my facility, so there is a huge demand,” she said. “It is very well used.” Qayum is encouraging those who use the park to stand up for it and approach the school board and the City of Langford to ask that it remain where it is, at least for this summer. PlEASE SEE: Parks and Rec., Page A5

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Horgan taps young guard for co-chair

Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan announced the co-chairs for his campaign to win the leadership of the B.C. New Democratic party this week. NDP MLAs David Eby, who defeated Premier Christy Clark in her riding of Vancouver-Point Grey last year, and Michelle Mungall, representative for Nelson-Creston, will guide the 54-year-old Horgan’s campaign through to September, when the NDP caucus elects their new leader. Eby and Mungall are considered among the young guard Horgan previously hoped would step into the leadership race before he announced this week that he would try again for the top job.

E&N Rail Trail info session set

The Capital Regional District is hosting a public information session on the E&N Rail Trail on Thursday, March 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Da Vinci Centre (195 Bay St.). The pedestrian and cycling trail, being built within the railway corridor, will wind its way through the West Shore when complete. For more information visit crd.bc.ca/parks or call 250-478-3344.

View Royal hosts spring garden show

Like a rite of passage, the View Royal Garden Club is getting set to host its annual spring show. The event happens Saturday, April 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Shoreline Community School, 2750 Shoreline Dr. Admission is $5 per person and refreshments are available and door prizes are up for grabs. For more information, call 250-479-2123. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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‘Rockhounds’ Vonna and Doyle Sheffield go through the collection of stones and fossils they’ve found over the years.

Searching for unpolished treasures ‘Rockhound’ couple have been finding stones and gold for more than 40 years Charla Huber News staff

Whether it's wandering on beaches or hillsides – even standing in a stream – Doyle and Vonna Sheffield love finding precious bits of nature to bring home to cut, grind or melt. The self-described rockhounds have been married 58 years and have shared a love of stones for most of that time. "It all started when we would go look for arrowheads together, but you can't do that anymore," Doyle

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wander Island View Beach looking for agates, hunt for dallasite on the beaches along Dallas Road and look for gold at Esquimalt Lagoon. "Gordon Beach out beyond Sooke has some gorgeous rocks," Vonna says. "The rocks are already tumbled somewhat." Growing up in New Mexico, her parents were avid rockhounds. Vonna still has trays of carnelian her folks found and passed on to her. "If you go back to that place you cannot find it anymore," she says. "I don't give these away to people – when it's gone, it's gone." In winters the couple likes to head south to New Mexico and Arizona. One of their favourite rockhounding spots is along the Colorado River, where they often find agates and jaspers. In Arizona, the Sheffields search

for chalcedony, a white volcanic glass. "Once rocks get in your blood, it's in your blood," says Vonna, holding a fossil. She has a collection of fossils that include coral, shells and even little creatures. The pair have also been gold panning for years, but these days Vonna finds it hard on her knees, so Doyle tends to search for gold solo. The key to success, they say, is to search for quartz veins first, which can appear as a white stripe in a rock. While he enjoys the hunt, he doesn't admit to having "gold fever." "In the last 41 years, I've found about three ounces. I just do it for the pleasure of it." editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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“Be more proactive, rather than reactive. That’s basically the message that I’ve given them,” she said. “We’re hoping something happens by the end month.” Merrick Orr is a talented young skateboarder from Sooke who uses the Langford park almost daily. He said if they take away the skatepark it’s going to leave a lot of young people without a place to go when not at school. “It sucks that they’re moving

it, it’s awesome that it’s here,” Orr said. “There are so many people that come here every day and have so much fun here.” In the meantime West Shore Parks and Recreation is turning its attention to how and where to build a new skatepark. Even if the current facility’s life is extended, it will eventually have to be removed as the land is developed. To address that situation, a committee has been struck to tackle finding a home for the park and coming up with the

money to build it. “We are 100-per-cent supportive of a skateboard park in the Western Communities,” Martin said. “We have to find a place that’s easily accessible to youth, but also very visible.” He estimates a new park will cost between $250,000 and $500,000, enough to build a modern, module-style park with movable components. West Shore Parks and Recreation will be looking to the private sector for fundraising opportunities and donated labour. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

Chamber CEO steps down amid financial woes Numbers don’t add up: board spokesperson Kyle Wells News staff

Dan Spinner has stepped down as CEO of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce, as the organization aims to reduce a deficit and get back on track. Along with the departure of Spinner, chamber CEO since 2010, an administrative co-ordinator position has also been eliminated. To fill the void, Lindsay Wilson is stepping up as acting executive director to assist with an ongoing review of the Chamber’s finances and direction. Communications and com-

“With the (advermunity relations mantising) market and ager Craig Sorochan whatnot, the revesaid the board and nues for the magazine new president Doug – and eventually the Kobayashi have been TV show – that were taking a hard look at expected to come in, the chamber’s finandidn’t come in,” Sorocials since the start of chan said. the new year. Moving forward, “We started to look the chamber will conat the numbers and tinue to examine its they weren’t adding Dan Spinner finances and focus up,” Sorochan said. “It’s not unmanageable, but we on serving its membership and did have to make some changes encouraging business in the West Shore, he said. to get things in order.” “It’s time for us to focus on One of the main sources of financial frustration for the making sure that people know chamber has been its foray into the West Shore is a great place media, including taking respon- to do business and that memsibility for WestShore maga- bers know we’re the go-to orgazine and producing WestShore nization. We should be in pretty good position here to move forUnlimited TV. The chamber axed both ward within a couple of years.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com endeavours in 2013.

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Job search stats reveal surprises Seniors, current workers more likely to be job hunting Daniel Palmer News staff

Victorians may boast some of the lowest official unemployment numbers in Canada, but statistics gathered at local job fairs are highlighting alarming trends, say organizers. Since last November, GT Hiring Solutions has hosted three hiring fairs, the most recent attracting more than 1,100 people and 42 employers at a downtown church on March 6. “We had 118 seniors (ages 55 and up) show up,” said Garth Yoneda, GT’s community relations manager for Vancouver Island. “There are so many people at the end of their careers who are looking for work.” Job fairs in November and February attracted similar numbers, but Yoneda was concerned nearly 30 per cent of attendees at this month’s fair were already employed. “People are look“There are so ing for another job because salaries are many people at the so pitiful out there,” he end of their careers said. “In the past, atten- looking for work.” dance at job fairs – Garth Yoneda, was parallel to unemGT Hiring ployment. Now, that doesn’t seem to be the case.” Women also appear more motivated and willing to attend job fairs immediately after losing a job or graduating, Yoneda said. Half of women at the March fair reported searching for work within the first month, while only 34 per cent of men reported the same. “Males and females looking for work for more than six months are about the same statistically. But females are looking a lot harder at the beginning of unemployment. We don’t know what that’s about yet, but it helps us know who we should be targeting.” GT Hiring Solutions is one of about 70 organizations across B.C. that delivers job search training and support through government funding. Yoneda said the job hunt has changed in the past decade, and many larger organizations now screen applicants using keyword-scanning software or other online filtering methods. Using a hiring centre for help with a resumé or cover letter can make a big difference, he said. “There are tips and tricks for some of these application processes. You have to know how to apply. Island Health told me they would be surprised if they didn’t get at least 35 hires out of this month’s job fair.” The event also attracted volunteer organizations such as Beacon Community Services, Community Living Victoria and Victoria Youth Empowerment Society. Look for information about the next hiring fair at gthiringsolutions.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES Community Living Victoria, GT Hiring Solutions and the province are hoping to convince more employers to hire people with disabilities. On April 1, the groups and several industry speakers host a complimentary breakfast for employers from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hotel Grand Pacific to discuss the benefits of inclusive workplaces. For more information, call Community Living Victoria at 250-477-7231 or email employment services@clvic.ca.

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Amalgamation question not a high priority here General lack of support for putting question on 2014 ballots Kyle Wells News staff

Amalgamation doesn’t appear to be on the minds of many in the West Shore. With local elections approaching in November, municipalities across Greater Victoria are deciding whether to include a question on the ballot that would gauge voters’ interest in pursuing further some form of regional amalgamation. Langford Coun. Lanny Seaton hasn’t heard a peep from city residents. “I haven’t had anybody phone me and say ‘Hey, this is a burning issue for me and Langford,’” he said. “I can’t speak for the rest of council, but I don’t think anybody’s even considered it.” City of Victoria council voted to put a question on its ballot, while Oak Bay and Central Saanich councils rejected the idea. Even the Capital Regional District decided not to ask member municipalities to include the query. Throughout the West Shore, there seems little interest in exploring the issue, though the Town of View Royal is now leaning towards including a ques-

Council has voted in favour tion. With a general atmosphere of support around the table, of having a question, but Hamilaccording to at least one coun- ton said if it turns out the public cillor, View Royal’s committee interest isn’t there, it may not of the whole recommended that happen. “We’re cautious about budtown staff look into options for get implications on things, but doing so. “The general consensus was we want to ensure that if this is some sort of question should go the direction the general popuon the ballot,” said Coun. John lace wants to start taking things, then how do we get Rogers. “So that’s there?” interesting.” The trick, Out in Metchosin, he said, is to make Mayor John Ranns sure the right question expressed a simiis asked. lar sentiment, notRogers said most ing that if residents agreed the question aren’t interested in suggested by nonamalgamation, why profit group Amalgaspend the money to mation Yes, “Are you explore it? in favour of reducing “We’ve had absothe number of municilutely no interest palities in the Capi- John Ranns from the public,” he tal Regional District through amalgamation?” is too said. “There hasn’t been a single indication that anybody wants broad and potentially leading. Colwood turned to residents to see this on the ballot.” If public support isn’t forthfor input on including a ballot question, but a callout for peo- coming, Ranns can’t imagine ple to serve on a focus group the district will go ahead with a looking at the issue produced question. While he isn’t entirely opposed to the idea of amalgaonly a handful of responses. Nonetheless, applicants will mation, he said the province be interviewed starting this should never impose it in any week and the callout remains form without first hearing from the public. open. “I do believe that amalgamaMayor Carol Hamilton said it’s best to get a sense from the com- tion done right can have positive munity whether or not a ques- benefits,” he said. “But amalgation concerning amalgamation mation done wrong is going to is desired, to avoid potentially be far worse than what we have spending money on something now.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com nobody wants.

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‘Asinine subjects’ keep voters down Re: Politics is not entertainment (Opinion, March 14) In his novel Seeing, the 1998 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Jose Saramago, proposes an interesting option for voter apathy and rebellion: voting in mass, but in blank. Voter apathy reflects the disconnection existing between the electorate and a political system based on narrow partisan loyalties, personalities, popcorn-and-fluff, showbiz, glitz, and plenty of money whereby differences among parties are mostly cosmetic. The elites donate to all political parties indistinctly because none of the parties represents a serious threat of change to the status quo. Voters have freely elected Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, Rob Ford, Bill Vander Zalm and others who have taken us to wars of aggression, removed social safety nets, privatized our infrastructure, destroyed our national industry, created homelessness, closed hospitals and made soup kitchens necessary. In free societies, such as Canada, controlling people by open violence is not necessary when other ideological means are available that are far more subtle and successful than a bayonet or a club. A population immersed in asinine subjects such TV shows, mindless sports, gossip journalism and sensationalist crime stories cannot possibly be expected to be dis-

cerning and alert when it comes to identifying the differences between competing political and class interests, including their own interest. Any political system that can form a federal “majority” government with 39 per cent of the votes in elections where 40 per cent of the people did not vote is a system that lacks legitimacy and can only exist by using deceit, manipulation and money. Voting is not the problem: lack of imagination, political education and civic culture is. Carlos Flores Victoria

Local governance key for taxpayers’ budgets Of all the levels of government that we are affected by in Canada, the municipal level is by far the one that impacts our lives the most: more than the Capital Regional District and the provincial and federal governments. Our property taxes are often the biggest bill that prop-

erty owners have to pay. Renters’ rents are affected by property taxes and so renters should be very concerned by city/ municipal governance. The City of Victoria’s property taxes have risen by about 27 per cent in the last five years (as it happens, the current mayor’s term of office) which is more than double our inflation rate. With such an impact on our lives, the younger generations would be wise to pay attention to our closest democratic representatives which are Victoria’s mayor and council. I applaud Lisa Helps for making the effort to recruit the younger generations to come and vote in our November municipal election as that is the way to make our city more affordable, sustainable and livable. Andrew Laks Victoria

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About 100 young athletes from the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association got the jump on the 2014 season Sunday during a special pre-season skills camp at Belmont secondary. Players were put through their paces by members of the UBC Thunderbirds coaching staff, who also put on a clinic for local minor football coaches on Saturday. Also there to offer encouraging words and inspiration was Hamilton Tiger-Cats centre, Tim O’Neill. He started his football career as a youth player with the Westshore Warriors (known

singled out by the UBC coaching staff for outstanding achievement awards. A month of practices in March will culminate with a league wide jamboree, March 29 starting at around from 9 a.m. at Esquimalt’s Bullen Park. Teams from north of the Malahat will join Greater Victoria teams for a day of fast-paced mini games as the final tuneup for the start of the regular season in April. There is still time for interested boys and girls between the ages of eight and 14 to sign up for their local clubs. Information can be found at www.victoriafootball.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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SPARKing new ideas with Firewall

With the help of the Belfry Theatre’s Incubator program, actors (from left) Tony Cain, Susan Wilkey and Madeleine Mills created Firewall, a play investigating the role technology plays in keeping seniors connected to friends, family and society. It runs through March 23 at the SPARK Festival.

Target Theatre puts seniors in spotlight with new show Natalie North News staff

Belfry Theatre’s sixth annual SPARK Festival is about “new plays and new ideas” – a tagline that couldn’t ring truer for Target Theatre. For nearly 30 years, the company of older adults has been committed to providing a voice for seniors. Since 2012, Target has become more in tune with its own voice. It developed its latest piece through the Belfry’s incubator project. “We’ve explored things we haven’t done before by creative writing,” says Target Theatre member Susan Wilkey. “Every word is done by us. We’ve literally exposed our soft underbellies and had all sorts of things come out of us.” Since 1986, Target has developed plays intended to entertain and inform. Works aimed at exploring attitudes towards seniors and their role in the community have covered everything from online fraud to prostate cancer and have gone with company players across the Island and beyond, usually at the request of a community group. Wilkey, who acts, writes and directs, had volunteered with Target for two years when the group decided to take a chance and apply for development assistance through the incubator project. She was among a group of 12 players who met with Geoffrey Ewert, a facilitator provided by the Belfry, to introduce different methods of generating material and help shape their words. The result was Firewall, a fusion of nostalgia and technology. “They sometimes say, to amuse seniors, give them puppies or small children,” Wilkey says. “We actually have acting and it’s been a delight. We meet every week, every Tuesday morning and it’s been a wonderful thing to experience. We’re trying out every skill that we have.” Ewert helped identify universal truths in their writing as they moved from a more targeted audience to the full spectrum who attend Spark. “We want to stay away from what people might expect,” he says. “When you’re dealing with seniors and technology or isolation, what are the assumptions that people are going to make and then how can we surprise them?” The result was a kind of collage piece, infused with technical elements of staging that delivered an unexpected punch for Wilkey and the team. “We’re playing with projection and different elements of sound design and technology in the space,” Ewert says. “Really, our production is mirroring some of the things that we explored during our creation process.” It’s a far cry from the prop box of days of yore, Wilkey adds. “Now we have technology thrown into our performance – that’s an eye-opener. We’re embracing (it) like crazy.” arts@mondaymag.com

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

FOUND OLD gold ring in VGH parking lot. Call to identify, (250)652-2468. FOUND SINGLE car key w/fob at Henry and 3rd Street. Call 250-727-1224 with car make to claim. LOST BLACK sunglasses â€œMaui Jimâ€?. If found please call (250)652-2468.

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WANTED 1960â€™s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.

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CLEARPATH Acupuncture here to help with your health goals. Boost Immunity. Improve digestion. Reduce pain and stress. Laurina Norris, Registered Acupuncturist. 15% off Students + 65+ or with this ad. Call 250-213-3340. www.clearpath-ecu.com

MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com PAST LIFE Hypnosis for fun and discovery. 10% off with this ad. Lani (250)592-8777.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HABITAT FOR Humanity seeks ReStore customer service volunteers with cash experience and computer skills for their recycled building products store. Minimum 1 year commitment. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

Grayco High Chair, used 2x, $50. Stroller 1x, $20. Rockinghorse, $10. (250)389-0791. MIRRORS- 48x48â€?, 28x18â€?, older scuba suit, $10/each. Call (778)265-1615. NEW HARDIE board, 76â€™x9â€?, $40. Call (250)652-3606. NEW JIG-SAW, still in box $20. 250-857-7280. OLDER CRAFTSMAN 10â€? table saw, 1HP motor+ stand, $85. 250-656-1497. SACRIFICEABOVE the stove Whirlpool Microwave oven/fan, $95. (778)433-4939. YAMAHA PIANO with bench, $95. Great for beginners. Call (250)652-0549.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. GREAT DEAL FIREWOOD. Winter Special. Split & Delivered. Call 250-881-4842.

FURNITURE BEDROOM SUITE. Beautiful dark oak wood: bed frame, dresser with mirror, second dresser, 2 night stands. $2000 obo. Chuck or Susanne: 250-881-8833. See usedvictoria.com ad# 21580893

APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 16 SHEETS tempered glass 34â€? x 78â€? plus one at 76â€?. $10/ each. Ideal to build Solar Greenhouse. Call 250-5444303, Central Saanich.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale; central location in downtown Victoria. 3000 sq ft of retail space on main floor + 3000 sq ft on upper floor (4 storage) or art studio. $879,000. Priced for quick sale. Call (250)8132458.

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stonehaven Dr, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm + den + rec room heat pump, 5 appls, central vac, $364,500. Near hospital. Quality homes at an affordable price. Call Gord (250)710-1947. OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex For Sale, Duncan, at 5909 Stonehaven Dr in Stone Manor Estateâ€™s (near Hospital) 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 5 appls and much more, $295,000. Call Gord, 1-250746-7240.

QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8â€™ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? 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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. $345,000. W/C acc. (250)286-1719

GARAGE SALES CENTRAL SAANICH. Best sale ever! Great for brides, decorators and crafters. Sat. & Sun. Mar 22 & 23, 8-11am. 6525 Bella Vista Drive.

VOLUNTEERS BUSINESS VICTORIA would like a social media coordinator to improve and manage their social media presence. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

ANTIQUE WOODEN cradle doll bed, home made bedding, $15. Call (250)598-0750.

REAL ESTATE

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

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

BEAUTIFUL WATERVIEW house, approx 3500 sq.ft. level entry, 2 floors w/self-contained 1-bdrm in-law suite in sought after area in Gordon Head. Lrg living rm, 4 bdrms, 3 fireplaces, formal dining rm, family rm, large rec room, lrg dbl garage, 4 full baths. $829,000. 4453 Houlihan Court. Open House Sat & Sun 1-4. (250)744-7129.

AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

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TRANSPORTATION

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

SOOKE. 3BDRM + den, 3 bath, newer half duplex. Fully fenced big yard, deck, garage, gas fireplace. Bright kitchen with DW, F/S. W/D in sep. laundry. Nice views, forest, trails across road. $1550 incls weekly garbage pickup and water. Avail April 1 or 15. 250508-4064. tjoblue@gmail.com

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40â€™ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30â€™x52â€™ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

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FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575. neg. Students, disability, working. 778-977-8288.

MARIGOLD: 1 bdrm, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850 utils incldâ€™d. Call 250-727-6217.

HOMES FOR RENT OAK BAY: (North), sunny 3 bdrm on main level, 5 appls, piano, hrdwd flrs, garden, 6 mth lease, $1500 incls utils, avail May 1. 250-590-1012

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage. Black. 4950Kms. $15,000. 250-216-2200

AUTO FINANCING

GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. W/D. $750 inclds utils. N/P. (778)350-2446.

COTTAGES

ESQUIMALT- 2bdrm, 1 level, in suite W/D, 4 appls, oak flrs, deck, near ocean schools, bus. $985. 250-216-2991.

MOTORCYCLES

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $850 inclusive, NS/NP. 250-380-0700.

GORGE-HARRIET- Quiet, lrg 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incld, parking. NS/NP. $745/mo. Avail now. Call 250384-0460 (leave a message).

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TILLICUM: NEAR mall. Bright 1 bdrm, 3rd floor, 55+ bldg. Applâ€™s, coin laundry, balcony, rec rm, $720 incldâ€™s heat. N/S, 1 pet ok. Call (250)245-5707.

SOOKE WATERFRONT Log Cabin. Large Sun room, $1000 + utilities. Ref. Reqâ€™d, N/S. 250-642-2015

MUST SELL 1999 Saturn, 4 door, 5 passenger. Manual trans. Very good on gas. 192,000 km. Clean inside and out. Well maintained. Excellent body and engine. Asking $1,100. Call (250)813-2458

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message.

SUITES, UPPER

TRUCKS & VANS MUST SELL 2003 Windstar LX, 7 passenger. Sliding doors 174,000 km. Good running condition. Priced for quick sale $2,700. Call (778)440-3045

AUTO SERVICES

SOOKE: QUAINT 1 bdrm $675/mo. Pets considered. Avail. now. (778)352-1618.

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$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $912/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

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2009 KIA Spectra- Reliable new car at a GREAT low price! 36,000 km, under warranty, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, detailed, spoiler, great looking car in mint condition, $8500. Call (778)426-3424.

2009 PASSION for 2, exc cond. New brakes/ring tone/back window struts. Heated seats, A/C, sunroof, P/W, fog lights, side mirror defogger, rear window wiper. Good on gas, exe parking dwntwn. 108,000km. (778)425-4287.

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1993 ACURA INTEGRA (bought in the USA), 204,810, km, in good condition. $2500. Call (250)884-6861.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING & INCOME tax. Year ends, GST, PST, payroll, T4s & consulting. Personal returns from $49. Avail weekends. Mike 250-888-4652

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

SHADY TREE

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

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

STACYANN SCHIFFNER Painting & Colour Design. WCB + Ins. Professional Guarantee. Free est.250-213-1054.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

TAX

250-477-4601

GARDENING 20% OFF! Pruning, Hedge Trim, Soil/Mulch Del (2 cu yds) Clean-ups. (250)479-6495.

Maintenance, Clean-Ups Pruning, Landscaping Pwr Washing, Irrigation 30 Years Experience Best prices Guaranteed

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(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating ($75 special), pwr raking. Blackberry/ivy removal.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARYâ€™S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ€™s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

RUPEâ€™S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB / BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILLâ€™S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.

US-CANANDIAN TAX Preparation by CPA. Avail 24-7. James (778)433-1738.

CARPENTRY

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

INTERIOR DESIGN

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â€˘ Lawn Maintenance â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Hedge Trimming â€˘ Tree Pruning â€˘ Yard Cleanups â€˘ Gardening/Weeding â€˘ Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. ALâ€™S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETEâ€™S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-881-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYPERSONS

ARAM RENOâ€™S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est. WCB/Insured 250-880-0525

12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â€œQuality is our Guaranteeâ€?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70/hour. 4 ton / lift. Seniors discount. Call Philip. DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ€™s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

STUCCO/SIDING PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES

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

BUDDYâ€™S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

LICENSED. QUALITY work guaranteed, great rates, WCB. Free estâ€™s. Seniors discount on labour. Norm (250)413-7021.

UPHOLSTERY

PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 250.388.3535

UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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WINDOW CLEANING DAVEâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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PumP up the volume

Podcaster Eric Bramble gets comfortable with the microphone in his downtown office at Torrent Investments, where he records his programs for rebroadcast online. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Podcasters in Victoria help reshape the way people listen to radio Daniel Palmer News staff

Twice a month, Eric Bramble puts a microphone and a growler of beer on a boardroom table and invites the world to his downtown office. As the founder of 29er Radio, the 40-something commercial property investor is one of a growing number of locals making names for themselves in Victoria and beyond, through podcasting. “I have been a wannabe radio person forever,” Bramble says. Podcasting is a simple concept: discuss a topic, make a digital recording and put it online. Bramble’s podcasting portfolio includes the Growler Hour, where Victoria movers and shakers like Nick Blasko from Atomique Productions and Accent Inns CEO Mandy Farmer discuss what makes them tick. He’s also got the Lisa, Gene and Eric Show, a podcast with Victoria Coun. Lisa Helps and

Monday Magazine founder Gene Miller that explores urban and regional issues (Recently, the trio invited a sewage expert to discuss the benefits of burning waste for energy). “Sometimes I think we forget about the amazing people we have in town here,” Bramble says. “And we can get better, deeper information if we sit down and listen to what those people have to say.” The Front Nine author Mike Vardy, a self-proclaimed “productivityist,” finds time between regular international speaking gigs to host a weekly podcast, Mikes on Mics, from his Victoria home. Vardy and his Brooklyn-based co-host, Michael Schechter of workflowing.net, use Skype to talk shop on staying productive with the latest technology. The podcast has been so successful, the duo gets paid to host their work at 5by5.tv, a U.S. Internet broadcasting network.

“Podcasting is a lot easier to do than ever before, and with people wanting to listen to something when it’s convenient, they’re becoming a lot more popular,” Vardy says. The audience for Mikes on Mics is about 70 per cent U.S. listeners, he adds. “If you’re thinking you don’t have much to talk about that anyone in Victoria is going to care about, well Victoria is a small place,” he says. “There’s a lot more people out there.” Greater Victorians are typically known as early adopters with new technologies and online

innovations, said Rian Bowden, an Internet strategy consultant at plusROI.com. In 2009, Bowden built a podcasting platform, dailysplice. com, that attracted a surprising number of Capital Region emergency services like Saanich police and Sidney Fire Department. The platform is still used by View Royal Fire Rescue to easily broadcast updates to its website. “It was one of the earlier platforms and fairly innovative,” Bowden says. “You just pick up the phone, dial an 800 number,

leave a message and that goes to your website’s podcast feed in a few seconds.” Vardy encourages anyone to try podcasting at home, but cautions that once an opinion is online, it’s probably there forever. “It’s just like Facebook or other social media,” he says. “You want to be very careful about what you put out there, podcasts included.” Listen to Bramble’s podcasts at 29erradio.com. Find Vardy’s podcast at mikesonmics.com. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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VICTORIA

606 Speed Ave, $245,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353 203-928 Southgate St, $314,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 960 Hereward Rd, $498,888 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nickole Goeujon, 250-478-9600 304-55 Songhees, $649,900 Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900 199 Olive St, $825,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124 1765 Hollywood, $2,699,000 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200

302-1494 Fairfield, $287,500 Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900 104-1665 Oak Bay, $249,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422 1-228 Michigan, $735,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

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OAK BAY

1764 Hampshire Rd, $979,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Shaunna Jones, 250-888-4628

VIEW ROYAL

76 Norquay Rd, $599,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Richard Acomba, 250-818-3134

26-1498 Admirals Rd, $139,900 101-1235 Johnson St, $279,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Saturday 2-4 Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242

803-250 Douglas St. Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd Lynnell Davidge, 250-896-1852 503-68 Songhees Rd, $359,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Will Carrilho, 250-384-8124 202-330 Waterfront, $489,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124 2-118 Michigan St, $449,900 Saturday 2-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Mark Imhoff, 250-883-1995

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

T208-66 Songhees, $895,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

108-545 Manchester Rd, $165,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

607-620 Toronto, $234,500 Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-514-1224

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20 Newcastle Crt, $579,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Murray Clodge, 250-818-6146

ESQUIMALT

611 Lampson St, $549,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

SAANICH EAST

2002 Corniche Pl, $619,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tiffany Self, 250-858-3954

5255 Parker, $1,698,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager, 250 744-3301 1874 Forrester St, $585,000 Saturday 1-3 JonesCo. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838 307-1514 Church Ave $398,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333 3316 Quadra St, $246,000 Wednesday-Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100 2490 Cadboro Heights Lane, $1,288,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301 2490 Cadboro Heights, $399,900 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Judy Campbell, 250-744-3301 1738 Tiffin Pl, $548,800 Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228

4210 Quadra St, $569,900 Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Linda Clark, 250 380-6683

982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353

108-1825 Kings Rd, $399,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty June Wing, 250-479-3333

964 Milner Ave Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333

969 Greenridge, $499,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

3712 Kootenay, $624,500 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

406-3206 Alder St, $260,000 Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893

SAANICH WEST

370 Obed Ave., Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Komal Dodd, 250-479-3333 1020 Burnside Rd W Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216

625 Vanalman Ave, $539,900 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242 307-79 Gorge Rd. West, $249,900 Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-857-5467 4923 Townsend, $499,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper, 250-686-6325

SAANICH PENINSULA

3-1950 Cultra Ave, $369,900 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528 2321 Island View Rd, $412,000 Thursday to Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

1929 Llewellyn Pl, $695,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Jim Parsons, 250-508-0739 2485 Shoreacres, $1,288,000 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Judy Campbell, 250-744-3301 61-7570 Tetayut Rd, $269,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608 10500 McDonald Park, $585,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124 8570 East Saanich Rd, $524,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131 104-1959 Polo Park, $244,000 Sunday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911 1957 Jeffree Rd, $608,800 Sunday 2:30-4 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911 2-2344 Bradford Ave, $469,000 Sunday 1-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Eamon Coll, 250-479-3333 3-10134 Third, $639,800 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653 9454 Eastbrook, $467,400 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

WEST SHORE

402-350 Belmont Rd, $149,000 Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

3379 Vision Way, $324,900 Thursday 4-6, Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921 2204 Island Falls, $1,260,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448 2344 Nicklaus Dr., $779,900 Sunday 2-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Don Burnham, 250-516-1510 2252 Players Dr, $799,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed Sing, 250-744-3301 1-3650 Citadel, $729,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653 1078 Jenkins Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683 2557 Sewlyn Rd, $329,000 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683 30-3650 Citadel Pl, $539,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200 707 Windover Terr. Sunday 11:30-1:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291

1247 Freshwater Cres, $559,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921 1290 Eston Pl, $885,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448 937 Step Moss Close, $669,000 Sunday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Deb Coburn, 250-812-5333 974 Moss Ridge Cl, $596,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921 211-1325 Bear Mountain Pkwy Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jandy Gruhn, 250-514-9419 2655 Sooke Rd, $219,900 Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301 887 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683 110-1177 Deerview Pl, $659,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228 958 Kinglet Pl., Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Darryl Roth, 250-478-9600

SOOKE

5575 Medberry Cl, $559,000 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: WHAT ARE SOME POINTERS FOR THE MOVING PROCESS? If you’re using a moving company, get three quotes – Check their rating with the Better Business Bureau and ask them to come to your home first to help avoid surprise charges Separate your ‘immediate need’ boxes – Keep items you use daily apart from other boxes for quick access Buy enough supplies and collect boxes ahead of time if you’re packing – Running out when you’re nearing moving day adds one more job to an already busy time Start out right in your new home, consider the elements of feng shui – Don’t simply move the clutter from your old home to the new one. Seriously think about getting rid of items you haven’t used or looked at in a year or more Do you have a homebuying or selling story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Oliver Sommer at: osommer@black press.ca

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BUYING TIP | Read a blank sales agreement ahead of time to familiarize yourself with what’s involved

Checklists handy when moving time comes Being organized can go a long way toward reducing your stress level Don Descoteau News staff

For home buyers, moving can be stressful, no matter if one is a firsttime purchaser, scaling down to a smaller place or moving up to a larger home. If you want to remove a fair chunk of that stress, there are various strategies for reducing it. And the nice part is, most can be utilized long before the sales agreement is signed or the moving company is booked. Barbara McDonell with Clutter Queen Services often works with people to get rid of unwanted items in advance of move. “I get them look at one item and ask, ‘do I love it and do I use it?’ If not, they should seriously consider donating it or selling it,” she says. “If they can’t answer right away that they love it, they usually don’t.” She recommends starting with large items to maximize downsizing efforts and get you thinking about whether your old furniture will fit in the new place. Another area ripe for decluttering, she says, is storage lockers. “I find that people are paying a lot of money for (outside) storage. People will often discover things they haven’t used in ages and may never use again, like 30 copies of a university thesis. If you don’t get rid of it, you’re paying to move it, if you happen to be gong to another city.” By the time you’re ready to start looking seriously for a new home – maybe you’ve already found one that fits your needs – there are certain logistical steps to take.

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Packing up your belongings early, or getting rid of unwanted items, is an action that can make your life easier ahead of a move. Once clients settle on his services, says Realtor John Hircock, he works with people to find out where they are in the buying procedure. “I do a bit of an interview to see if they’re pre-approved (for a loan) and who their mortgage broker is,” he says. “I want to make sure they have a little better understanding of the process.” He helps clients understand what they need to have in place before they buy, but also has a good checklist that includes other service providers who can help make buying a home a smooth experience. “The real estate agent is just one of the professionals that people are going to use,” Hircock says, listing such tasks as hiring a home inspec-

tor and a moving company, and having documents vetted and signed by a lawyer or notary public. “There’s a whole bunch of people who are going to be involved in that transaction, perhaps even an accountant.” Part of the package he offers includes a closing costs worksheet to help eliminate surprises or underestimation of the funds needed to complete a deal. “You need to have a bit of money set aside to transfer your services (such as hydro, cable, phone and home heating) in addition to all the closing costs, like the property transfer tax (for which exemptions are available for firsttime buyers).” Once the house search gets down to the offer stage, only three things

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can happen: the seller can reject it, they can counter with a different price, or they can accept it. Regardless of the seeming simplicity of the transaction, it can still be a stressful time, Hircock says. “It takes time and sometimes there’s multiple offers. Explaining that process, letting a client read through a blank contract of purchase and sale, helps people have at least a general understanding of the process (going in).” When the moving date is confirmed, people can do various things to prepare, says Cathy Haynes, the Downsize Diva. One of her first suggestions? If you plan to use movers, book them early (mid-month specials are often available). If you plan to pack your own boxes, use strong ones that can close at the top and be stacked and list contents clearly on the side. As for the aforementioned service transfers, book well ahead so as not to have service interrupted. Other items to change include licences and insurance, credit cards, bank information, subscriptions and getting your mail forwarded to the new address for up to six months. If those are the “must-dos,” Haynes says, the “nice-to-dos” include leaving things for your home’s buyer, such as warranties and instruction manuals for appliances and dated invoices for major renovations. “You also want to let them know where the shutoffs are for the water, and leave behind paint cans from recent painting jobs for touchups,” she says. “It’s also nice to leave the names of a couple neighbours, especially the Block Watch captain; your favourite cafés and maybe a parks and rec booklet. Oh and don’t forget the remotes for the garage doors.” Overall, a little forward planning can help make the moving process a pleasure rather than a chore.

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