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Mayor revisits retail

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Larry Cross forms task force to explore upgrading downtown Sidney Steven Heywood News staff

Downtown Sidney will be the focus of a new task force established by Mayor Larry Cross following weeks of concern expressed over the future of the community’s retail core.

On April 7, after repeated calls to do so by a local retail marketing consultant, Cross announced a Mayor’s Downtown Revitalization Task Force. Its focus will be on “the short and long-term opportunities and challenges to Sidney’s unique business district.� In a media release on Monday, Cross stated that the main goal of the task force is “to develop an overall strategy and a series of achievable actions that will accelerate the economic development of Sidney.�

The announcement came after Cross had, two weeks ago, stated that any such action would have to be led by the business community. “While Mayor Cross and Council may see value in the development of such a plan, from Council’s perspective, it should be led by business leaders within the community and not be directed by the Town,� stated a March 24 media release.

Retail consultant Richard Talbot said the latest comments from the mayor amount to a flip flop. “It’s a total reversal of the mayor’s position last week when he wanted the business community to lead it,� said Talbot Monday.

Cross rejects that charge, saying he was looking for solid support from the business community before establishing the task force.

Please see: Task force leads a moment of change, page 3

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Twelve year-old SadĂŠ Ashby, her father Adrian and her mother Diane Wilde reunited at the Victoria International Airport last week. SadĂŠ had not seen her father in four years but the Help Fill a Dream Foundation assisted the family in reuniting. Read the story on page three.

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travelers as they walked and drove off of the ferry and people at the fence traded flags with folks from across the water. “[The ferry run] represents a connection that brings us together, socially, politically, culturally and economically,” said For Saanich Peninsula community leaders, the Sidney Mayor Larry Cross. “It’s a symbiotic relationship, espereturn of the spring ferry service between Sidney cially from the communities’ sister city organizations.” and Anacortes, Washington State is a harbinger of Cross noted that he’d like to see the Anacortes Ferry serthe season. vice run throughout the year and said he has spoken with For Elaine Oliphant, who made the season’s that community’s mayor, Laurie Gere, about working closely maiden voyage from Anacortes to a special celto ensure the service continues into the future. ebration Sunday in Sidney, it’s about Gere, who is the new mayor of Anacortes, noted that the spirit of friendship. the ferry run has been ranked fifth in the world.

“We just love it here,” said Oliphant, “It’s value is more than fispresident of the Sister Cities of cal,” Gere said. “It is a unique Anacortes association. experience for those who She joined Sidney Sister Cities ride it.”

Association president Leslie NichGere added she is thankful ols at the ceremony and both had to legislators in her state for high praise for the relationship keeping the ferry in their budbetween the two communities. get. Washington State Ferries “This service helps keep people operates the service and its together,” said Oliphant. “It shows continued presence is top of that we are all the same.” mind between the mayors of She added she comes to Sidney both communities. often in her role with Sister Cit“I look forward to a long ies — taking part in Sidney Days and fruitful relationship and the Sidney Sparkles parade. [with] Mayor Cross and your Oliphant said she would love to community,” Gere said. see more Sidney residents visit During the welcome cerher community as well. emony, Sidney town counAnacortes has four sister citcillor and Town Crier Kenny ies of its own — including Sidney Podmore announced a dona— from around the world. Sidney tion of $1,327.05 — collected has three: Anacortes, Niimi, Japan in a single day — to a repreand Cairns, Australia. sentative of the Red Cross of On Sunday, the ferry’s first sailAmerica for the victims of the ing of the spring was greeted at the Sidney International Ferry Steven Heywood/News staff mudslide in Oso, Washington Terminal by a crowd of people Elaine Oliphant of the Anacortes, Washington Sister State. editor@peninsula waving U.S. and Canadian flags. Cities Association waves two flags during the welcome newsreview.com Piper Nathan Roberts welcomed back ceremony for the Anacortes Ferry service in Sidney.

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SIDNEY — The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will present the last installment of the spring’s Floating Ideas lecture series on Monday, April 14 by welcoming guest speaker, Hayley Shephard. Shephard will be sharing her story of adventure in the sub-Antarctic.

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Sadé Ashby reunited with father Twelve year-old Sadé Ashby’s dream of seeing her father in person came true last week Devon MacKenzie News staff

After four long years, twelve-year-old Sadé Ashby was reunited with her father last Thursday, April 3 thanks to the Help Fill A Dream Foundation.

Sadé, who underwent a liver transplant at age two after developing a rare tumour, hadn’t seen her father since she was eight.

Her father, Adrian, was forced to move back to Barbados in 2010 after complications with his immigration processes.

“Best day ever, I’m so happy and excited I want to jump up and down,” said Sadé after the reunion at the arrivals terminal at the Victoria International Airport.

Diane Wilde, Sadé’s mother, said the day was one they’d been dreaming about for a long time.

“We had been praying for this moment for so long,” said Wilde, choking back tears.

The reunion was made possible by the Help Fill a Dream Foundation which helps children with lifethreatening conditions from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands fulfill dreams as well as improve quality of life for the children and their families.

“We were first introduced to Sadé nearly 16 months ago and her story really touched us,” said the Foundation’s

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Twelve year-old Sadé Ashby and her father Adrian reunited at the Victoria International Airport last week. Sadé had not seen her father in four years but the Help Fill a Dream Foundation assisted the family in coming together again.

Executive Director, Craig Smith, adding that many dreams consist of trips to Disneyland or Disneyworld.

“Dreams come in all shapes and sizes, and it’s been really neat to help fill this particular dream which was a little different,” said Smith.

Last year, the Foundation

filled a record 80 wishes for children, many of them critically ill. Since 1986, the organization has fulfilled over 2,000 dreams.

“It’s an incredible feeling to help these families and it’s very inspirational to have met so many children and families who can teach you so much about the value of

life,” Smith said.

Overall, Sadé’s health is good, but she still occasionally suffers from debilitating migraines and asthma and has a weakened immune system. Adrian, who has kept in touch with his family over Skype and email since his departure four years ago, will visit his family for six

months and hopes to get any remaining issues with his immigration process figured out while he’s here. He was overwhelmed and overjoyed after being reunited with his family.

“I’m at a loss for words,” he said. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Task force leads a moment of change in Sidney: Cross Continued from page 1

Cross told the PNR Monday he has not changed his mind about the task force, but had been waiting for buyin — something he says he received from the Sidney Business Improvement Area (SBIA).

“I have been involved in organizations like this all of my career and you need the buy-in,” Cross said.

“This has been coming for a long time and it’s a confirmation of (the Town’s) groundwork.”

Cross added he is fine with taking on a leadership role, but he did not want to do it alone. Already, he continued, response has been good and he said he expects the task force could be filled out by week’s end.

“We have to position the Town for

the future. “It’s a moment of change and it’s time has come.”

Talbot had been calling on the mayor to lead since he began speaking with the Town weeks ago. He has outlined the challenges that could be faced by business once commercial developments in Central and North Saanich are built. With the Jesken Town Centre and Sandown Commons in the works, Talbot has stated Sidney retailers could stand to lose a significant percentage of their business, unless the community can find a way to revitalize the downtown.

Talbot said Cross’ announcement this week is a step in the right direction.

“The bottom line is there needs to be a partnership between the community and business owners who

want to lead local change. Then, you have to have the political will to carry it out.”

A search for those leaders is the focus of a forum tonight (Wed., April 9) at 6 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Steve Duck of the TIDES Group and the Sidney Tourism Improvement Group (STIG) are bringing Talbot back to the stage for the general public and business owners. Duck said the goal is to find people interested in taking on the issue.

“The community still needs to hear what business owners concerns are regarding these threats,” Duck said.

He said it’s important for residents to become interested because many business owners are too busy keeping their doors open.

“Sidney has to find a way to be

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“I hope there is collaboration. I don’t want there to be separate entities. The challenge is having the willingness to collaborate.”

The SBIA expressed full support for the task force in Monday’s media release. Chair Cliff McNeil-Smith, stated “together we can continue to tackle challenges and pursue the opportunities before us.”

Terms of reference for the new task force are in the works. Members will include downtown property owners, business owners, community leaders, residents, the non-profit sector and council members. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Grade 5 Kelset Elementary School student Eric Sucksmith and his two school projects on military history.

Student’s project highlights vets SIDNEY — Eric Sucksmith, a Grade 5 student at Kelset Elementary School in North Saanich has earned the praise of local veterans.

He had to create two projects and collect about 140 facts from different resources for each, create a display board and discuss his topic for 15 minutes in front of his class. Eric’s first school project was on tanks between the First World War and today.

“My Granddad was in the British Army in South Africa and brought back a tank scope,” said Eric.

Dave Bryan, curator for The Army, Navy and Air Force Museum Unit 302 in Sidney found Eric at the static display tank in the ANAVETS parking lot on Fourth Street in Sidney and gave the young man a tour of the Museum. He also provided some books and pictures Eric could use for his display board, references and class discussion.

Eric scored an exemplary 10 out of 10 on his tank presentation and notes.

Eric’s second project was for the air forces around the world.

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ered from Bryan, Eric created the Air Force board and scored 9 out of 10 for his presentation.

“I want to do another board on the Navy but it will have to wait until hopefully, a Grade 6 project,” Eric said. “My teacher has asked to keep my display board for future classes.

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Attractions shuttle service ends Free bus service needed more support to succeed Steven Heywood News staff

A short-lived shuttle bus service on the Saanich Peninsula will need new leadership and support if it’s going to make a comeback.

The Peninsula Attractions Shuttle has been canceled this year after its current operators could not find the required financial support to help keep the wheels on the asphalt.

The shuttle was operated by a partnership of Saanich Peninsula tourist attractions, such as Butterfly Gardens, Butchart Gardens and the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. It began running in 2012 and had tripled its ridership (to 3,000 people) last year.

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“It just wasn’t profto keep the bus rolling. He said when one itable, even last year of their partners could when we tripled our not financially support ridership,” Roberts the program and no said. “But it was getting one else stepped in, there.”

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the Saanich Peninsula during the busy tourist season — July and August, seven days a week. Its focus was to bring locals and tourists alike to the area’s main attractions. It started out with a small fare, but went to a free, hop-on and hop-off service last year which led to an immediate increase in users. Even with a good deal on the bus and driver, Roberts said it still cost money.

“I would have liked to have seen it grow to run for four months, to allow the service to ramp up and get more interest. But again, it requires community buy-in and financial support.”

Roberts said he saw a benefit at Butterfly Gardens from the shuttle, noting that for them it was probably a breakeven proposition.

“We just wanted to do what is right for the community.”

Roberts said local attractions are still well-served by other travel operators and even B.C. Transit. However he said the eastwest travel by local residents was a focus of the Peninsula Attractions Shuttle.

Roberts added the shuttle website and Facebook page will remain online for now, in the hope someone else will take on the project for next year. He said he will provide his expertise to whoever steps into the role.

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Save Our Sidney session is tonight SIDNEY — Organizers of a forum Wednesday evening (tonight) hope residents of Sidney come out to learn about threats to the survival of downtown businesses.

Called SOS — Save Our Sidney, the forum will be the third presentation by retail marketing consultant Richard Talbot. His presentation focuses on how proposed commercial developments in Central and North Saanich (Jesken Town Centre and Sandown Commons) will impact Sidney’s downtown retail operators.

The forum, hosted by the TIDES Group and Sidney Tourism Improvement Group (STIG), starts at 6 p.m. at the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre. The session is free and features STIG’s Denis Paquette, local retailer Garry Froese and Talbot. It will be followed by coffee and dessert and informal discussion about next steps to take.

The meeting is open to all residents of Sidney, as well as local business owners.

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Non-profit housing groups across Greater Victoria are gathering tomorrow and Friday to discuss the future of housing on the Island.

The B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association is hosting a Regional Education, Networking and Tradeshow (RENT) to better connect non-profits with available services, said execu-

tive director Tony Roy. “The (conference) will offer a space for non-profits to build relationships with each other on a regional basis as well as meet local private sector suppliers,” Roy said.

“The RENTs are part of a major expansion of our education programs to help our members around a variety of issues including financial planning and oversight, energy efficiency, and tenant relations.”

Similar events will take place June 19 in Prince George and Sept. 18 in Kelowna, in the leadup to the B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association's annual conference in November, where more than 800 delegates are expected.

The conference takes place April 10 and 11 at the Coast Harbourside Hotel and Marina. For more information or to register for the event, visit bcnpha.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Cycling workshops for variety of riders SAANICH — The Capital Regional District and the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society are partnering up to offer the Ride On! cycling program throughout the region from April to October.

The workshops help novice riders make cycling a regular part of their lives, as well as help experienced riders fine-tune their skills.

“We want to inspire people to have fun while cycling safely and more often in Canada’s

cycling capital,” says Theresa Gulliver, bike skills program manager of the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society.

“These courses are designed to increase your confidence and comfort riding in traffic by teaching you the skills and best practices to enhance your life through fun, safe cycling.”

Nearly 60 courses are available throughout the region. Most courses are delivered at recreation centres.

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The Peninsula News Review is published by Black Press Ltd. | #6 - 9843 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7 | Phone: 250-656-1151 • Fax: 250-656-5526 • Web: www.vicnews.com

OUR VIEW

Political misconduct

It’s not just about Nigerian inheritance schemes, or people stealing credit cards or financial information.

Questionable activities touch each and every taxpayer whose hard-earned dollars are siphoned by politicians for unjustified “expenses.”

If we have learned anything from last year’s Senate expense scandals, and the recent revelations concerning former Alberta premier Alison Redford’s travel expenses, it’s that this is a problem that crosses all party lines and involves all political stripes.

A recent example being publication of details of the vacation expenses billed for NDP MLA Jenny Kwan’s family to the Portland Hotel Society, a not-for-profit organization already under fire for its expenses record. Kwan’s subsequent repayment of the sum was a reason for rejoicing on the right.

That jubilation has been tempered somewhat by the revelation, also this month, of travel expenses billed by B.C. legislature Speaker Linda Reid, a B.C. Liberal MLA, for her husband – so that he could join her on a trip to South Africa.

In addition to issuing a public apology, Reid has also repaid the sum in total.

Whatever the mitigating circumstances of each case, neither inspires confidence in our system.

Abusing public trust and dipping into public funds is, or should be, indefensible, no matter the spluttering rants of entrenched ideologues on the left or the right, who will always claim that whatever the other party did is worse.

Yet oddly, when it comes to political impropriety, our society long ago suspended any notion of justice or punishment that automatically applies to scammers in any other walk of life.

With politicians going on to reap the rewards of generous pensions, lucrative posts and valuable consultancies, it’s no wonder so many average Canadians shrug their shoulders and walk in the other direction when urged to exercise their democratic rights.

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

All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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their own files at home, book ave you got one of the new medical appointments and even B.C. driver’s licences yet? renew prescriptions, which is where By now most drivers have the efficiency comes in. In-person the one with the unsmiling black visits for routine prescription and white mug shot, to conform to renewals are a cash cow for today’s passport standards so it could be doctors, generating guaranteed used for border identification with billings but often little or no health the magnetic swipe strip on the benefit. back.

Most people will About one million of still think of it as a us now have the newest driver’s licence, but version, with a creditit’s intended as an allcard style digital chip that purpose government ID. proves your residence and If you don’t drive, you are eligibility for our famously spared the $75 licence “free” medical care. renewal fee and within a The motor vehicle couple of years the cards office started issuing them will start providing online about a year ago, as fiveaccess to a wide range of year licences expire. They Tom Fletcher government services. replace the old CareCard B.C. Views Andrew Wilkinson, that has no expiry date. minister of technology, Over the years there were innovation and citizens’ services, more than nine million CareCards says a public consultation has issued, twice the population of B.C., shown most people are comfortable as people held onto their access using a system they already trust for to our defenseless, overworked their banking. medical system from wherever they By the end of 2015, Wilkinson moved to. says about two million people will Positive identification is only have the new cards, roughly half of the start for this card. Each will B.C.’s population. Application forms be assigned a password that gives converted to online access will access to online medical records, include student loans, birth, death so when patients show up at an ER, and marriage certificates, voter their eligibility is confirmed and any registration and even criminal record previous conditions or medications checks. are accurately matched. (Note that All this will be costly to set medical information is not stored on up, but the savings from having the card, just an access code that customers do their own data entry goes with the password.) are well known, as any banker or Patients will be able to call up

supermarket owner can tell you.

“You can understand that if you’re in the vital statistics office and this can all be done from places like Telegraph Creek and Horsefly remotely, that actually saves them a lot of money,” Wilkinson said.

“There will be conversion of existing services where you have to go into an office and wait around and fill out forms. Those will be converted to online services.”

It also means a decline in the number of government office jobs and the potential for further outsourcing of services, as we have seen with Medical Services Plan administration and the back-office functions of B.C. Hydro.

Some older readers won’t be thrilled to hear about this. They don’t want a smart phone, just a phone. But they will also see their great-grandchildren becoming adept with tablet computers before they can even speak. Seniors will get the hang of it pretty quickly, and their lives will become easier.

• A correction to last week’s column on the Agricultural Land Commission. I erroneously said regional panel members were appointed from outside the region.

They are local residents and the new legislation formalizes a cabinet appointment process for them.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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am writing in response to the cancellation of the Seaport East project and to the PNR editorial, Waterfront Waiting Game.

First, may I draw your attention to an apparent error? Mayor Larry Cross stated a couple of weeks ago that the current lease on those lands doesn’t expire until 2054, another 40 years from now but your editorial speaks of 24 years remaining on the lease.

Perhaps a clarification is in order.

Furthermore, as Mayor Cross pointed out, this parcel of land has several impediments to development that include height restrictions, significant construction costs because of landfill issues, contaminated landfill and long term lease-

hold arrangements. I wonder if the vocal resisters of the recent proposition have any other ideas that they might propose, bearing in mind the above impediments that have restricted the developer.

I attended the information session sponsored by the developer and it was clarified to me this project would have been a strata-type of project and, as such, all of the land would have become common property to the development, owned by all of the owners in the project and not retained by the developer.

The transfer of land was needed by the developer in order to sell the homes to be built. Otherwise, who would purchase a home on leased land?

Finally, I think it important to state that Sidney is dealing with

a reputable developer. With family in the area and offices in Sidney SWP is not a develop and run operation. This developer makes significant contributions to the well -being of our town and I believe that their commitment to the town would have meant building a quality project. I hope that the near future might see further discussions regarding the Seaport East property so that it doesn’t languish in its current state for another 40 years.

C. Ralph Hayes Sidney Editor’s Note: Official lease documents from the municipality show a 24-year term, followed by two, eight-year optional renewal terms, meaning the lease could end in 24 years at the earliest.

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Environment does not respect political boundaries Dear Mr. Fletcher. Thank you for your informative editorial in the Wednesday, March 19 paper. It helped me on two fronts.

First, it clearly pointed out your single minded and uncompromising bias against any progressive initiative and for all things Conservative.

Second, it gave a rather detailed description of the dedication and commitment of a growing list of organizations to the betterment of our civilization and the responsible stewardship of the resources that make our country and our planet

great.

You see sir, some of us get that the air we breathe and the water we drink does not respect political or arbitrary geographic boundaries.

The dire consequences to our beloved civilization of climate change and ocean acidification are real and they pose a threat to everything most of us hold dear.

I was delighted to read that such an impressive list of responsible organizations have chosen to work together here in B.C. We are fortunate to be able to lead by example.

Thomas Teuwen Sidney

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Blooms look like a wedding party passed by

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t seems to happen every year.

Just when the pink boulevard prunus are fully in bloom the wind comes along and starts to remove their spring finery.

The ground looks like a wedding party has just passed by — confetti everywhere. Bob Jackson, who was responsible for planting all these lovely trees, must be groaning as he sits on his pink cloud in heaven. Mind you the ground looks beautiful for a couple of days, but what a waste. The petals look so much better on the trees!

Talking about flowers, the balcony looks rather festive consider-

ing its small size.

There isn’t a great deal of anything, just a smattering of a lot of colourful bloom: some pansies, quite a few large purple crocus. a few yellow ones (the majority of the yellow ones are now over) then there are some scilla, a few chionodoxa, a couple of narcissus, one miniature daffodil with two blooms glued together at the top of a narrow stem, one hyacinth and a whole forest of chickweed and that’s about it.

Nothing to get excited about I suppose, but pretty all the same.

And there are two ornamental plum trees smothered in pink

Even if the space is small, it is a pleasure to see things growing, which reminds me I still haven’t harvested my potato crop. Wait a minute and I’ll go out and do it, just to let you know what can be grown in a small space.

I better be careful here. What if I’ve had a crop failure. You’d be sure to think I’m a failure as well! I could always lie, of course and you’d never know the difference. The trouble with that idea is that I would know! I never have admired a liar and don’t intend to start being one at this late date.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BYLAWS NO. 2056 AND 2057

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Sidney will hold Public Hearings in respect of Bylaw No. 2056, being the proposed amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1920 and Bylaw No. 2057, being the proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 for the Town of Sidney.

Council is also considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit in connection with the above noted amendments for the site shown below.

SIDNEY — The Bottle Depot is doing it’s part to keep the earth a little greener as well as helping the local food bank.

The Depot will host a bottle drive outside of Save on Foods on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day on April 22.

The proceeds from the drive will go directly to the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

“We will have on-site ready to help unload bottles and cans from people’s cars so it will be really easy for those dropping off refundables,” explained the Bottle Depot’s Operations Manager, Kelly Gorman.

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which pot they may be in. It’s cold out there in the wind, so I’ll try later when its not quite so chilly.

The Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd. is holding a spring plant sale on April 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with many of the plants grown at the Hort Centre, accompanied by expert advice on where to plant it and how to maintain it.

This is an event you won’t want to miss!

All persons who believe that their property is affected by the proposed amending bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws at the Public Hearings to be held at the Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Written submissions can be received at the Town Hall prior to 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2014 or at the Public Hearings themselves.

The proposal is for a 37 lot development that would include single-family dwellings with the potential for secondary suites or carriage houses and two-family dwellings.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 2056 is to amend Schedule B of the Official Community Plan No. 1920 by re-labeling the subject property from Institutional (INS) to Intensive Single Family Residential (RES-2). The amendment would also include additional design guidelines for the proposed Intensive Single-Family Residential use.

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The purpose of Bylaw No. 2057 is to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 by rezoning the subject property from Public Facilities (I1) to a new zone, Urban Single and Two-Family Residential (R5), which would allow for the 37 lot development.

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There was more art than you could shake a stick at, in Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre over the weekend.

The 24th Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show was on — the third straight year they have set up shop in Sidney after one year in Victoria and the rest up-Island as part of the annual Brant Wildlife Festival in Parksville.

Show chair Dennis Drechsler says there has been such a great response to the event from the community that they plan on sticking around.

“Our vision is to grow,” he said on Sunday, “and attract major artists from Canada and the United States.”

To do that, he said, the event needs solid community support as they expand their offerings to the public. Art demonstrations, auctions, raffles and more are part of the show — not to mention the array of wildlife and natural world-themed art from carving and painting to photography and sculpting.

The show itself is a judged affair, with awards handed out to artists in 59 categories.

Drechsler said they continue to build on the calibre of art at the event, adding there were 16 top notch artists on hand at this year’s show.

The Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show will be back in Sidney in 2015 — right after next Easter. For details, visit www.thebrant.ca.

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Annette MacDonald and Harold Last, volunteers and members of the Vancouver Island Wood Carvers, look over some of the entries at the Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show in Sidney on April 6.

A bronze sculpture entitled The Chief, by artist Nathan Scott, was one of the realistic pieces at the show.

Right, Weed Dance by carver Bill Beese, shows what can be done with wood.

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Peninsula Singers celebrate the music of Ireland and Great Britain

By Virginia WatsonRouslin Contributor

There can’t be a better way to celebrate the music of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales than taking your seat at the Peninsula Singers’ spring concert series in the Mary Winspear Centre the first weekend in May. Artistic Director Glenda Korella has assembled an array of music, guest artists and musicians who will take you on a grand musical tour. Tickets are selling quickly and the Singers expect to ring up their 22nd sold out concert at Winspear.

Five years ago, the Singers celebrated music from the four countries in Of Castles, Kilts and Leprechauns and Korella thought it was time to revisit the program.

“There is just so much musical ground to cover and we could only scratch the surface last time,” she said.

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The Peninsula Singers perform music from Ireland and Great Britain next month. her studio are traditional songs, such as the hymn from Britain I Vow to Thee My Country, written just after the First World War to the modern, such as The Call, sung by The Celtic Women.

There will also be music by the Beatles, a humorous take on an English madrigal called Now Is the Month of Sneezing and stand-out soloists drawn from the

ranks of the chorus.

The 66-voice Singers will touch down in Scotland and Wales as well, singing songs such as My Heart’s in the Highlands and The Skye Boat Song. Since it is the anniversary of poet Dylan Thomas’ 100th birthday in Swansea, Wales the Singers’ Lee Porteous will read Thomas’ Fern Hill.

Adding to the musical colours will be sev-

• Via Choralis is celebrating its 15th anniversary with two concerts, Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m, and Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m.

Both take place at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Third Street in Sidney. Audience members attending the Saturday concert can opt for a dinner and concert combination with a 6 p.m. meal at Haro’s in the Pier Hotel. Tickets at Tanner’s Books or email viachoralis@shaw.ca.

For more visit www. viachoralis.ca.

• Haven Spa presents the Origin Fashion Show Fundraiser on Thursday, April 17 at the SIdney Pier Hotel and Spa. Tickets are $45 and include hors d’oeuvres and cocktail. Event also

features a silent auction and musical entertainment. Proceeds go to ORCCA, a not-forprofit organization that provides dental care for children and teens on the Saanich Peninsula. Tickets available

SIDNE Y

MAYOR OF SIDNEY ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TASK FORCE Mayor Larry Cross has announced the formation of a Mayor’s Downtown Revitalization Task Force to focus on the short and long-term opportunities and challenges to Sidney’s unique business district. In making the announcement, the Mayor said he seeks the input and advice of all stakeholders to develop a plan to sustain and enhance the vitality of downtown Sidney.

“The main goal of the Task Force,” Mayor Cross said, “is to develop an overall strategy and a series of achievable actions that will accelerate the economic development of Sidney, address the concerns expressed by business owners, and attract new—and viable—businesses to Sidney.”

One of the first priorities of the Task Force will be to develop clear terms of reference, and identify action-oriented strategies for stakeholder engagement and communication.

Cliff McNeil-Smith, Chair of the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society expressed full support for the Mayor’s Task Force. “The SBIA has a commitment to its members and the overall community to support the Task Force as it identifies strategies—and a clear roadmap—to revitalize our downtown core.

I feel certain that by drawing on the creative energies and experience of Task Force members, together we can continue to tackle challenges and pursue the opportunities before us.”

Members of the Task Force will include downtown property owners, business owners, community leaders, residents, the not-for-profit sector and members of Council. The Mayor will announce the membership within the next two weeks. Once formed, the Task Force will begin its work immediately. While the Task Force will be expected to report to Town Council in the early fall, Mayor Cross indicated that achievable actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis.

at the Haven reception desk. Doors open at 7 p.m. and a cash bar will be available. For more information call 250-655-9797.

Mayor Larry Cross 250-656-1139 www.sidney.ca

— Compiled by News staff

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The customary focus on young artists will feature two groups of dancers. The Lisik Family Dancers, Isaac and his sisters Genevieve and L’Amour, will perform several Highland dance number. The family was part of last summer’s outstanding Pacific Tattoo.

Irish dancers Katrina van Boven and Cadence Wille will take the stage in four numbers choreographed by their teacher, Mairead O’Brien.

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Beacon Community Services, along with The Heart and Stroke Foundation were at the Pacific Cup Oldtimers Hockey Tournament on Jan. 19th at Pearkes Arena.

Together they were raising blood pressure awareness by offering free blood pressure checks.

High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for Takeis the Pressure Down, joint It initiative of of stroke and a major factor for heart adisease. affects 20% Hockey players Chris Bailey and Brendan McGivney Leah Ruscheinsky of Victoria.

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Edward Fraser stopped by and got his blood pressure numbers.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES One of North Saanich’s ‘best kept secrets’ Deep Cove Yoga loved by community members from all walks of life Devon MacKenzie News staff

Touted by many of its regular attendees as North Saanich’s ‘best kept secret’, Deep Cove Community Yoga has been providing a flexible haven for yogis from all walks of life for over a decade.

“One of the reasons I love it so much is because of the diversity of the people who come here,” said Kathy English, who has been attending classes at Deep Cove Yoga for the last three years.

“I think yoga these days can really be sort of a fad, but here there’s no feeling of competition and it provides a place for people of all ages and levels to practice yoga. It’s a very valuable community asset.”

Deep Cove Yoga was founded years ago by Lester Church and has been carried on by a dedicated group of students and instructors. The group practices at St. John’s United Church in Deep Cove.

“One of the reasons I love it so much is because of the diversity of the people who come here.”

– Kathy English “Not only is it a great community location and a great way to be sustainable by sharing a space, but it’s great to be able to use this place of sanctuary to practise yoga in,” said one of Deep Cove Yoga’s instructors, Judi Turnbull, adding that the close proximity to Deep Cove Elementary and morning classes make it easy for parents to attend

Osteofit at SHOAL SIDNEY— A new series of Osteofit classes begin at at the Shoal Centre this month.

Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 15 to May 22 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Osteofit is a specialized education and exercise program developed by B.C. Women’s Hospital as a fall-prevention program for those who are regularly active but have osteoporosis or are at risk of falling.

For more information, pricing or to register, call 250-6565537.

—News staff

Have your say!

Our Healthy Lifestyles page runs once a month and focuses on important aspects of and different ways to lead a healthy lifestyle.

This month, we are asking you, our readers, to let us know what you would like to see in this section.

Email the PNR’s editor at editor@peninsulanewsreview.com and have your say.

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Attendees of the Monday morning flow class at Deep Cove Yoga take cues from instructor Meagan Welch. once they’ve dropped off their children at school.

The classes offered at Deep Cove Yoga are designed to suit any level and are flexible in their timing, explained instructor Meagan Welch.

“Our classes aren’t age restricted, we welcome all levels and we’re not rigid on timing,” she said, adding that the style of yoga taught at Deep Cove Yoga embodies the group’s beliefs.

“Vinyasa flow yoga is about flexibility and flexibility really

defines our practice here,” Welch said.

“So many of us are so rigid in our lives and may feel that we can’t fit yoga in or make it to class on time. That’s what’s great about this group is that we are welcoming and whatever time a student is able to get to the mat we are happy for them to join the practice.”

Welch continued to say that Deep Cove Yoga is nonprofit and focused on sustainability.

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Writers GrOup at the Sidney North Saanich Library. This member led-group provides writers with networking and learning opportunities.

Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Free. Register at 250-656-0944. dOWnlOadable bOOks at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Learn how you can download

in the sub-Antartic to observe a bird species on the brink of extinction. Regular admission rates apply; free for annual pass holders/ members. More information at www. oceandiscovery.ca/ floatingideas or call 250-665-7511.

On Friday, april 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the Centre for Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay (1229 Clarke Rd.) invites you hear Dr. Charles Brown speak about how we may deal with the pain of Arthritis. Everyone welcome. Admission by donation.

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ebooks and audiobooks to your Kobo, Sony or similar eReaders. Saturday, April 12 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free.

To register call 250656-0944. the ZOnta Club OF Victoria will hold their third Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, April 12 at the Capital City Yacht Club. There will be a wide selection of silent auction items generously donated by our community supporters. The show will feature exciting fashions

by Marmalade Tart Boutique. Event takes place at the Capital City Yacht Club (10630 Blue Heron Rd. in North Saanich) and proceeds from ticket sales ($45 each, tax receipt issued) go to benefit PEERS. Visit www.zontavictoria. org or contact Carol Crabb at 250-8828952 or carol@ carolcrabb.com for more information.

FaMily Fun niGht at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church on Saturday, April 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

(7921 St. Stephen’s Rd. off Mt. Newton X Road). Light meal, songs, games and singing. For more information call 250652-4311.

COnFused abOut Media coverage on oil and gas? Get answers on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Church in Sidney (Malaview and Fifth Street). Speaker will be Geoff Morrison, the Manager of B.C. operations for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. This is the second in a series of talks. Come and get the facts!

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Wellness seMinars at SHOAL Activity Centre. Free for members, small fee for non-members.

Please call to register at 250-656-5537.

April 28, Stop Your Bladder From Running Your Life at 1:30 p.m.

OsteOFit Classes at the Shoal Centre Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 15 to May 22 (12 sessions) from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration fee applies. This is a

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by B.C. Women’s Hospital, as a fallprevention program for those who are regularly active but osteoporosis or are at risk of falling. Provides safe and gentle strength, balance and coordination exercises by a qualified OSTEOFIT Instructor. Maximum of 10 participants per class. Forms to be completed can be picked up when you register. Call 250656-5537.

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the peninsula strOke Recovery Club meets Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Willingdon Road in Sidney. Speech and exercise therapies offered. Spouses, caregivers, everyone welcome. Bring a bag lunch. Contact Pat Brown for more information at 250656-4753.

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GOOd MOrninG rhyMe Time at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Thursdays until May 22, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Drop-in or register at 250-6560944. leGO stOries at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Use our Lego to build your own creation. A new theme will be explored at each meeting, and your work will be displayed at the library. Ages five years and up. Friday, April 11 and 25, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Free. Register at 250-656-0944.

Meetings

the peninsula Garden Club will meet Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Dr. Colin Tamboline will give a talk entitled Lilies — Statuesque Summer Splendour. It will be a general discussion of the genus, its varieties and hybrids and how to grow and multiply the bulbs. All are welcome. Nonmember drop-in-fee applies.

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Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms, Brentwood Bay. Duties include picking and packing flowers and crop maintenance.

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Front Desk General Maintenance Cook Waitress Bartender Dishwasher Barista Please forward your resume by email to tcrltd@island.net or fax 250-928-3105 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our clients. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work environment with competitive wages and benefits. Requirements: - Possess Own Tools - Be Journeyman/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Technician - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Excellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to detail - Maintain a positive attitude under pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fit and you possess the above mentioned qualifications we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Attention: Service Manager By Email: service@jubileerv.com By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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THE LEUKEMIA & Lymphoma Society of Canada is recruiting a volunteer to help put together a fundraising team for their Light the Night Walk. Professional fundraising experience an asset. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE VICTORIA International Buskers Festival is in need of volunteers from July 18th-27th to man their information booth, helping to inform visitors of scheduling and performance locations as well as sell water, glow-sticks, and wristbands.

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

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SAANICH WEST. Nice 1bdrm, full height bsmnt suite.

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1993 ACURA INTEGRA (bought in the USA), 204,810, km, in good condition. $2500.

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Louise 250-6617108 or gibneyl@yahoo.ca US-CANANDIAN TAX Preparation by CPA. Avail 24-7.

James (778)433-1738.

CARPENTRY JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renovations, new construction+ all repairs. Spring Time discounts.

Frank, 250-812-6199. mtnewtonconst@shaw.ca McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

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FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

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AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

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

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STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing.

Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’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.

LANDSCAPING 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com ANDREW’S GARDENING Landscaping+ Carpentry.

Clearing, weeding, pruning, rock work, lawns. 20 yrs exp.

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MASONRY & BRICKWORK ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

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 Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited.

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.

DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext.

Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $30/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates.

References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work!

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

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

250-744-8588, Norm.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

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

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

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTERS; Excellent workmanship. Free Estimates. Call Keith (778)351-4328.

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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SPORTS

Girls soccer season starts Parkland fields young team at AA level Steven Heywood News staff

Parkland Secondary’s girls soccer team is a mix of experience this season, says coach Kirsten Dibblee.

With only four Grade 12 players on the roster, Dibblee said she has brought in junior players and after two league games, she said the team has made vast improvements.

“They are a super nice group of kids,” said the coach.

The goal of the squad this season in the Greater Victoria AA division, she continued, is to finish in the top half of their league.

Dibblee would also like to see her players improve and build on

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Delaney Belknap kicks the ball on the Vic High goalkeeper as teammate Annika Messer looks on. Belknap scored three goals and Messer added four in Parkland Secondary’s second league game of the season April 3. their skills for the next season.

Senior players Andrea Kess and Emma Goodwin will be called on to lead, Dibblee said, adding she sees poten-

tial in younger players like Grade 11 Aquilna James.

With playoffs at the end of April, there are only six league games for the young squad.

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