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Two employees at the District of Saanich were honoured last month with a United Way Spirit Award for running a massively successful workplace campaign to support the Greater Victoria charity. Brandy Rowan and Jennifer Downie, administrative assistants to the mayor and chief administrative officer, say that while they chaired the municipality’s campaign, it was a group effort that made it successful. “Everyone was willing to pitch in. It wasn’t like pulling teeth,” Downie said. “Our goal was just to get more information out about United Way and make sure that people were more educated, through presentations at the hall, at public works,

the fire department, police department,” Rowan added. Downie and Rowan received the Outstanding Employee Campaign Chair Spirit Award, recognizing outstanding leadership that resulted in significant growth in campaign results. In 2012, Saanich employees raised $28,000. In 2013, that jumped to $42,000. Money was raised by signing on 58 new donors, plus creative fundraising endeavours that involved upper management. “We did a car wash – we had the mayor and CAO (Paul Murray) washing people’s cars. The mayor did an old, dirty van, and Paul had to wash someone’s bike,” Downie said. The Saanich police chief and deputy chief also were willing to auction off their primo

parking spots. “What was done in the past wasn’t working. We tried to come up with ways to raise more money, create new ideas and get people excited,” Downie said. Brittany Decker, director of community campaigns with the United Way Greater Victoria, said the two chairs did a “phenomenal job” engaging staff and getting them on board for the campaign. “It’s so crazy how much they did. And they had a lot of fun, too. And they told their employees to come up with their own ideas,” she said. “They really looked at recruiting volunteers across the organization. It’s amazing how many people it takes to make this come to fruition.” Decker said other organizations can take Saanich’s lead in ensuring their campaign

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Miranda Schell is known to sing the night away, belting out Korean songs with her roommate in residence at St. Margaret’s School. She can get goofy with the best of them at the Saanich school, but the Albertan takes her role A series on talented as head girl seriously and uses her “infectious Saanich teens enthusiasm” to craft destined to become tomorrow’s leaders. the next generation It’s “just in her,” says leadership teacher of great leaders Donna Holmwood. “It’s innate, she’s had it forever. She has an awareness and wisdom inside her. She’s had it since Grade 7.” Jennifer Cook, communications coordinator at St. Margaret’s agrees. “It’s second nature to her to include everyone and empower those around her.” Each school year since seventh grade Schell, who hails from Canmore and Calgary, has made Saanich her home. The 18-year-old is among 12 “lifers” to graduate this June, the largest graduating class since the independent all-girls school Don Denton/News staff nestled in the Lake HIll neighbourhood opened in 1908. St. Margaret’s School Grade 12 student Miranda Schell is a self-described “She’s head girl, so she leads council, behind-the-scenes worker, by design. but they all feel they have conquered the Schell is a self-described behind-the- person, it’s a whole group.” world every time they hold an event,” Recently they embarked on an “invissays Holmwood, who also guides student scenes worker, and that’s by design. “I find that more important, pushing ible student, invisible teacher” initiative council. “This year (council) has been an amazing group and I think a lot of it is other people forward because that’s what where the students on council seek out I’ve needed in my life,” Schell says. “I had those they don’t know among both peers because of her leadership.” and instructors, then make the effort to The teen though, feels she’s working at a lot of people pushing me forward.” Her peers may not even be fully aware get to know them. making sure the girls get the experience “Our core value for this year is comshe did as a youngster leaving home at a of the way Schell nudges fledgling student munity. So we always come back to that,” leaders into the limelight. tender age. “She empowers her entire team,” Schell says. “When I came here, I was young and Thought goes into every activity. Holsmall. I was pretty freaked out,” she says. agrees Holmwood, who also oversees “I know the process. It’s good to let them student council at St. Marg’s. “That’s what mwood says nothing is simply done know, to kick-start their experience. leadership is. If she can inspire others because it’s “been done before.” “There’s a real integrity about her,” Holto take action and to do more and learn There were people that did that for me.” mwood adds. “She thinks about everyThose people still stand out in her more, then that’s a leader.” Despite being active among the student thing that’s happening and why we do it. memories of school years as she made the difficult transition from living solely population, and her instructors’ views There’s a real intention with everything with her mom to sharing space with oth- she’s a born leader, Schell says there was she does. She has a real, strong, moral a slight lack of confidence that she’d be ethic.” ers her age, and older. As Schell embarks on her future this “I had a lot of in your face challenges accepted by her peers to lead council. “That was a huge step for me last year,” June, of which there are many options living in residence,” she says. “I wanted to awaiting her, she’s happy with the perdo as much as I could. It goes in a circle, she says. The students spoke, and the council, son she’s become simply by adapting as what goes around comes around.” Being an international school with led by Schell and made up of mostly girls things were thrown at her. “I had this picture of what I would be a student population of 379 girls from slated to graduate in June, organize spirit around the world adds to the importance activities around school including St. when I was 16, which I surpassed,” she Marg’s Olympics and cooking up at tasty says. “You can say ‘oh my God’ or you of being inclusive. can just go for it. You’ll learn something “She has the ability to lead when there breakfast for the entire staff. “All the members are super positive every time from that.” is a need but just to step back. … Withreporter@saanichnews.com out making them feel she has to do it, she and we act on more ideas than previous councils,” Schell says. “It’s not just one empowers them,” Holmwood says.

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left arm pit and abrasions on her front leg,” Prittie Bell said. She added Bryn has also suffered bruising to the right side of her torso, a broken canine tooth that needs extraction and is experiencing some neurological damage to her back legs, making it hard for her to stand or move around. Described as a “gentle and sweet girl,” Bryn has been medicated and sutured. Her medical costs have already exceeded $2,000. The SPCA is seeking donations to help Bryn and other animals in its care. You can donate online at spca.bc.ca/ victoria or in person at 3150 Napier Lane. klaird@blackpress.ca

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Combining a passion for food and a passion for art, raised $15,000 for arts education. The Only Creative Thinking Allowed Collective Society, held the seventh annual Colour Your Palate fundraising event April 15 at the University Club, raising proceeds for artsREACH, a program providing free fine art programs for public schools in Greater Victoria. “It is a joy. I love seeing their faces. It is not an onerous thing to slip out of the paperwork of the office after school and see what they’re up to,” said Renee Pick, principal of Cloverdale Elementary. “It’s kind of fun and I love to see them in that other realm and excel. It’s just one other area that gives them the chance, I know from the families, they would never have had.” The free programming

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Homelessness won’t disappear Try as we might want to wish it away, homelessness is here to stay, at least in the foreseeable future. Perhaps in an ideal world things would be different, but homelessness is a world problem, not an issue that Greater Victoria has had to deal with alone. Yet, we were a little taken aback last week when it was announced more than one-third of Victoria and Esquimalt residents surveyed in the recent Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness don’t believe that homelessness is an issue in their community. Their views were mirrored in other Capital Region municipalities. Sadly, it’s a mistaken perception. There were 1,659 people in Greater Victoria who made use of a shelter in 2012-13. As of March 2013, 1,477 were on the wait list for B.C. Housing and 20,524 used a food bank in one month alone. “There are people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness across the region – it is not just a downtown issue.” said Andrew Wynn-Williams, executive director of the coalition, which conducts the poll throughout the region every January. Homelessness comes in many forms from those begging on downtown streets right through to those a paycheque away from living on the street to teens couch-surfing in their friend’s apartment. As we’ve commented before, we can’t continue to bury our heads and hope the problem goes away. It won’t solve itself without some sort of intervention from government and other organizations. Obviously, there needs to be more public education on the issue. If one-third of the survey respondents do not think homelessness is an issue then the word isn’t getting out beyond the nonprofit organizations and government. But even more emphasis should be put into mental health services and supportive housing. You only need to open your eyes to see the devastation of homelessness. Pretending the problem isn’t there is a tragedy in itself. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH NEWS 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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Inconvenient truths for Earth Day • A recent National Geographic Earth Day 2014 will likely go down report summarizes the main in B.C. history as less exciting than sources of oil in the oceans around last year’s event. North America. Media coverage That was the day when, in the focuses on tanker and pipeline heat of the election campaign, NDP spills, but they only account for leader Adrian Dix announced in eight per cent of the total. Kamloops that he didn’t Fully 60 per cent of the oil support the expansion of load in North American the Trans Mountain oil waters is from natural pipeline to its Burnaby seeps, where oil leaks terminal, because Vancoufrom seafloor rock. One ver shouldn’t become a of the world’s largest is “major oil port.” off Santa Barbara, CaliforAs of this Earth Day, it nia, where 20 to 25 tons has been an oil port for flows out each day. It’s exactly a century, since mostly consumed by oilImperial Oil began work eating bacteria that have on B.C.’s first refinery in Tom Fletcher adapted and proliferated. 1914, in what is now Port B.C. Views The next biggest source Moody. There were no is leakage from cars and pipelines then, so crude trucks, which collects was moved by rail or on pavement and is flushed to sea tanker. when it rains. For 60 years, Trans Mountain has • Earth Day is now preceded by supplied the Chevron refinery in Earth Hour, during which we are Burnaby that is southern B.C.’s last encouraged to turn out our lights to source of fuel. Some of the Alberta join a world-wide gesture of consercrude is piped south to be refined vation. Many people use the occainto fuels and some of that product sion for a candlelight dinner. is barged back up to B.C. to keep Given that B.C.’s power is nearly our traffic moving. all from renewable hydroelectric Today the proposal to expand and sources, and that the paraffin used upgrade that pipeline, and to build to make candles is derived from new oil and natural gas pipelines petroleum or coal, this feel-good ritacross the north, dominate B.C.’s ual produces an increase in greenpolitical scene. house gas emissions. In keeping with the educational David Suzuki is now promoting the aspect of Earth Day, here are some idea of Earth Month, an expansion things you may not know about of the symbolic effort designed to energy and the environment.

“raise awareness.” This is a popular notion in the climate change industry, which to date consists mostly of government officials and activists flying around the world to conferences in exotic locations to sign agreements that lead to, well, not much so far. • Unlike Earth Hour, B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels actually appears to be helping to reduce emissions. An update to provincial data is due this year, but what we have shows a 5.7 per cent decrease in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases between 2007 and 2011. Environment ministers have conceded that some of this is due to the recession that struck in 20082009. But since the economy has recovered and begun to grow again, emissions have continued to decline. • There are simple things anyone can do, without gimmicks or government programs. One would be to stop protesting increased housing density in your community. By far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in B.C., not to mention old-fashioned pollution, is transportation. By living closer to where we work, shop and play, we can exercise our legs instead of just our gas pedal foot to get around. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Bitumen spill could destroy our coastline My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources. The oil indusDavid try wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most

recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on Nov. 30, 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the B.C. coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10 Black per cent over the next 50 years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable. The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would

be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one-eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10 per cent of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline were affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load. Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents

are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t, neither did the crew on the Queen of the North. Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick search of the internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more marine accidents in future. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the B.C. coast on our watch. Fortunately there is a solution that is beneficial for all concerned: all we have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. The refinery will convert the bitumen to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float and evaporate if they are spilled. Often little or no spill remediation is required. These refined fuels simply do not cause the habitat destruction of conventional or

synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen. The second part of this op-ed will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous valueadd benefits and environmental advantages of a modern green refinery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker fleet to export the refined fuels will also be considered. Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month.

LETTERS Sewage treatment site not the biggest issue There have been numerous letters published lately, suggesting where the sewage plant should or could be sited. We’re not there yet. We need to first of all study the options for sewage treatment. What is the best technology to fit our unique, local marine environment? Do we even need treatment in the near future considering the scientific evidence? Is this an environmental emergency? What is a realistic timeline? Instead of following this path of logic, the Capital Regional District has focused on deadlines and funding. It has designed a system based on expedience. It has grasped at straws to come up with a plan that will merely satisfy flawed regulations from higher levels of government. In its desperate search for property, it came up with a plan that will take wastewater on an amusement ride around the Capital Region at the taxpayers’ expense. It’s all a

facade. The CRD has missed the mark. The real focus should be seeking a realistic deadline to get this right. A million dollars a month would go a long way toward establishing the facts with Ottawa. Then, somewhere down the road, the horse can lead the cart to a suitable site. Dave Ferguson Saanich

Transit ruling unreasonable Re: Bus drivers balk at route announcing (News, April 16) The hallmark of a just society is how much accommodation it makes for those of us who are marginalized from the mainstream, whether such marginalization arises from ethnicity, religion, or physical or mental disability. However, these accommodations should also be practical and reasonable in all the circumstances. B.C. Transit’s recent ruling

compelling Victoria bus drivers to call out all bus stops on their routes to accommodate passengers who are visually impaired is neither reasonable nor practical. Fortunately, the number of people suffering visual impairment is remarkably low, and it is more than likely that about 95 percent of the time drivers will never even have visually impaired persons on their buses for weeks, if not months, at a time. Does it not make far greater sense if visually impaired passengers -- whose impairment is often quite obvious as they board the bus (the white cane is one obvious giveaway) -- simply informed the drivers that they wanted off at a certain stop? The drivers would then make a point of calling out those stops when they came to them. The above-suggested modification of B.C. Transit’s ruling makes a lot more sense and should satisfy everyone. Barry Gaetz Victoria

Saanich funding stamps out graffiti vandalism Re: Saanich residents wage war on graffiti (News, April 16) It’s good that Saanich is putting money into stomping on graffiti. The effectiveness of quick action was proven decades ago, including by the New York city subway system – with the arrival of new stainless steel cars city staff started a policy of quick removal. Bureaucrats and politicians actually supported keeping a promise – remove it within 24 hours. Saanich Const. Mark Pamminger correctly identifies the moral issue – defacing someone

else’s property, whereas some officials and media people in the Victoria area excuse it as artistic expression. As for content of the graffiti, the greater Victoria area is especially negative. Are parents and teachers doing their job? I do caution people about the good notion of not letting vandals take over the neighbourhood. Some vandals can be aggressive if approached by watchful neighbours, so it may be more prudent to call the Saanich Police Department’s non-emergency number at 250-475-4321 rather than confront an unauthorized graffiti vandal. Keith Sketchley Saanich

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Events mark 50 years of music

The Victoria Conservatory of Music marks 50 years in the community with two events to benefit the institution. Uncork Your Palate takes place April 30 at the Crystal Garden, where winemakers of the Naramata Bench offer samples of their spring releases paired with food from the city’s best restaurants. Live music and an eclectic silent auction round out the evening. Tickets are $95. The conservatory also hosts its 32nd annual Mother’s Day garden tour on May 10 and 11. Tickets are $30 and available at Thrifty Foods and the Victoria Conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson St. As part of the 50th anniversary event, the Victoria Soul Choir featuring Checo Tohomaso performs at Alix Goolden Hall for $10 on May 11. Proceeds from all the events benefit the Victoria Conservatory of Music. For more information, call 250-386-5311 or go online to vcm.bc.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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‘Edible ornamentals’ on tap at home expo Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Multicoloured leafy greens, red currants or hazelnuts, Carolyn Herriot encourages residents to get foodie in their gardens. A featured speaker at Victoria’s largest building, renovation and décor show, Herriot will delve into edible gardening during the Home Expo at West Shore Parks and Recreation April 25 to 27. “My focus for right now is a lot of people are expressing interest in growing more food in their gardens. We’re seeing a switch from growing ornamentals to growing edibles,” said the three-time author. “You don’t have to rip your garden out, you can just introduce plants you can eat.” Her books take a journey through the garden in much the way her presentations will: A Year on the Garden Path – a 52-week Organic Gardening Guide, The Zero Mile Diet – A Year-round Guide to Growing Organic Food, and a companion book, The Zero-Mile Diet Cookbook – Seasonal Recipes for Delicious Homegrown Food. Saturday she tells show-goers Have Your Garden and Eat It Too! introducing them to “ornamental edibles.” “There are lots of lovely plants that people have forgotten about because we haven’t grown them in so long. The bonus is you can enjoy the feature and you can eat it as well,” she says. “They forget about grain, they can grow nuts and berries and fruits, leafy greens. …

I think it adds more colour to our world really and it adds a lot more diversity that’s for sure. And I think it’s the most responsible thing to do.” That leads to her second talk, immediately following the first, The Zero-Mile Kitchen - From Garden to Table. “My focus is about nutrition … to introduce new foods into the kitchen and diet,” she said. “It’s important to know, when you’re growing lots of home grown produce, what to do with it. There’s a huge problem right now because a lot of people don’t know how to cook.” With the ongoing concerns over food security, and uncertainty with drought plaguing produce provider California, she’ll connect the dots to local food. “This is a really bad time for us not to know how to grow food to feed ourselves,” she said. “It’s to inspire. It’s not to frighten people … we’ve just forgotten.” Herriot grows her certified-organic seed business (seedsofvictoria. com) at the Garden Path Centre for Organic Gardening. Her first talk Saturday, April 26 runs from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. with the second from 3:15 to 4 p.m. at the Home Expo. The 29th annual Victoria Spring Home Expo runs April 25 to 27 in the three rinks at West Shore Parks and Recreation, 1767 Island Hwy. in Colwood. Friday runs 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $5.

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EXCLUSIVE TO LUMBERWORLD IN VICTORIA!

Special Introductory Price… Reg: $2.49

$ 97

/Sq Ft

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ONLY…

/Sq Ft

Custom Closet Solutions that Suit Your Needs Designer Quality at DIY Prices!

Cayenne

Java, Burgandy, Cayenne, Nutmeg, Natural

Easy Track Closet Solutions allow YOU to be the designer by completely customizing your closet, and maximizing space to suit your needs. We have accessories and components, such as: shoe racks, sliding wardrobe rods, tie racks, laundry baskets, and more, which enable you to do almost anything you want! In an ever-changing world, Easy Track allows the flexibility to add or remove components as you see fit.

Home of Cascade Crest Cabinetry, and exclusive to LUMBERWORLD in Victoria! In case you haven’t heard, LUMBERWORLD is the best place in Victoria to find affordable, top quality, custom bathroom vanities!

48” 2 DRAWER, 4 DOOR BATHROOM VANITY FLYER SPECIAL

S AV E $ 5 0

Our IN-STOCK program features “Shaker” cabinets in 3 popular finishes, and all the standard sizes. With matching linen towers, overjohns and mirrors available, Want something completely we’re sure to have something Available in Cayenne, custom? No problem! Painted White, and Java (as shown) that suits your needs! We have 6 different Need some help? Stop by and speak to Jeanette, our vanity expert! wood species and over 14 finishes available! Or try her email: jeanette.albert@lumberworld.net

449

Beveled edges 6mm vinyl plank 0.5mm wear layer Fibreglass reinforced core Easy drop-lock install

DURABUILD

LUMBERWORLD – The Vanity Warehouse!

$ 57

LUMBERWORLD : YOUR DIY FLOORING SUPERCENTRE!

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The following features come standard:

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With all items available in Chocolate Truffle, Cherry, and Bright White… There’s a Style for Everyone!

Need some advice? Visit EasyTrack.com for helpful tools to get you started, or drop by our store and speak with our friendly closet specialists! At LUMBERWORLD, we’re here to help! 2

Easy Track is QUICK and EASY to install, and can be completed in an afternoon! There’s a reason it’s our best selling DIY product!

DELUXE 4’-8’ STARTER KIT

149

#RB1460

WHITE PANTRY

12” LAUNDRY HAMPER 3

Think outside the closet…

899

ON SALE!

ONLY…

59 97

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3955 Quadra Street • 250-479-7151

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MON.-FRI.: 7:00A.M.-6:00P.M. • SAT.: 7:00A.M.-5:30P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAYS (OUR FAMILY DAY) •

Victoria’s Local Choice

Spring Has

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SPRUNG

NEWS

Victoria’s Local Choice

What Makes Our Cabinets So Good?

Java

Cascade Crest offers ove 25 different door styles including LUMBERWORLD’S own Victoria Secret!

1 6 7

Recessed or Raised Panel

5 8

PRE ASSEMBLED: All units come boxed and protected with Styrofoam, making transport & installation easier.

Need Cabinets in a Hurry? Our in stock program offers delivery of your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry in as little as 48 hours!

WANT CUSTOM? We have over 14 stain selections! Choose from one of our top 5:

• • • • •

LAMINATE SLICER CLEARANCE!

ENGINEERED FLOORING SELECTION!

STARTING AS LOW AS:

*All flooring sold in complete cartons only.

27 $ /Sq Ft

/Sq Ft

New to the LUMBERWORLD laminate lineup…

GOT W E ’ V E I N AT E ! L AM YOUR

*While Quantities Last.

97 #06747214271

HARDWOOD FLOOR CLEANER BONA

RTU Spray Bottle with 160 oz. Refill

Stop by & speak with Kevin …you’ll be glad you did!!!

250-479-7151 ext. 291

#1409481

DIY FLOORING

• Commercial Grade! • 0.5mm wear layer • 10.5mm vinyl tile • 8mm insulating core • Easy press-fit install • Beveled edges

EXCLUSIVE TO LUMBERWORLD IN VICTORIA!

Special Introductory Price… Reg: $2.49

$ 97

/Sq Ft

$ 97

ONLY…

/Sq Ft

Custom Closet Solutions that Suit Your Needs Designer Quality at DIY Prices!

Cayenne

Java, Burgandy, Cayenne, Nutmeg, Natural

48” 2 DRAWER, 4 DOOR BATHROOM VANITY FLYER SPECIAL

S AV E $ 5 0

449

Beveled edges 6mm vinyl plank 0.5mm wear layer Fibreglass reinforced core Easy drop-lock install

DURABUILD

LUMBERWORLD – The Vanity Warehouse!

$ 57

LUMBERWORLD : YOUR DIY FLOORING SUPERCENTRE!

APRIL 23-29

The following features come standard:

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With all items available in Chocolate Truffle, Cherry, and Bright White… There’s a Style for Everyone!

Need some advice? Visit EasyTrack.com for helpful tools to get you started, or drop by our store and speak with our friendly closet specialists! At LUMBERWORLD, we’re here to help! 2

Easy Track is QUICK and EASY to install, and can be completed in an afternoon! There’s a reason it’s our best selling DIY product!

DELUXE 4’-8’ STARTER KIT

149

#RB1460

WHITE PANTRY

12” LAUNDRY HAMPER 3

Think outside the closet…

899

ON SALE!

ONLY…

59 97

#01809839200

3955 Quadra Street • 250-479-7151

www.facebook.com /Lumberworld www.Lumberworld.net

MON.-FRI.: 7:00A.M.-6:00P.M. • SAT.: 7:00A.M.-5:30P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAYS (OUR FAMILY DAY) •

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GOURMET GARDEN COMPOSTER

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Available in White, Black & Clear

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Victoria’s Local Choice

Reynolds Rd.

3955 Quadra Street • 250-479-7151

MON.-FRI.: 7:00A.M.-6:00P.M. • SAT.: 7:00A.M.-5:30P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAYS (OUR FAMILY DAY) Lumberworld’s sale policy is to provide customer satisfaction; however, we reserve the right to limit quantities. Clearance items are subject to stock on hand & while stock lasts, no rainchecks. Products subject to availability from our suppliers. Some items may not be exactly as illustrated.

Victoria’s Local Choice

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Diabetes Clinic Hosted by our diabetes health care team, this event includes: Ê UÊÊ £ Ê Ü³ÊÌiÃÌ\ÊÎÊ Ì Ê>ÛiÀ>}iÊ vÊ Þ ÕÀÊL `Ê} ÕV ÃiÊÀiÃÕ ÌÃ Ê UÊ/ iÊ«À «iÀÊÕÃiÊ vÊ i` V>Ì Ã Ê UÊ ÊÀiÛ iÜÊ vÊL `Ê} ÕV ÃiÊ Ì À } «« Ì i ÌÃÊÀiV i `i`°Ê

Wednesday, April 30 10am - 2pm 172 Wilson Street 250-389-0131 Friday, May 2 9:30am - 1:30pm 3510 Blanshard Street 250-475-3301 Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Saanich teens Alyshia Joinson, above, and her BC Winter Games teammate Ashley Griffith will head to Richmond to see the national women’s wheelchair basketball team play after being identified as up-and-comers in the sport.

Games girls visit nationals Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Alyshia Joinson, 17, and Ashley Griffith, 14, are stars on wheels. The two play out of Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence and were part of the Zone 6 wheelchair basketball team at the 2014 B.C. Winter Games. Now, they’ll have a chance to see the sport played at a high level and meet Paralympians. The two Saanich teens won the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society’s Future Stars competition. The competition sought young women with the passion and potential to become part of the next generation of wheel-

chair basketball stars. “Both Alyshia and Ashley have so much potential in the sport,” said their coach, Simon Cass. “It’s great to see how quickly they’re improving the sport and I know they’ll learn a lot from this experience.” Griffith suffered multiple severe injuries in a fall in 2011. The Reynolds secondary student endured two major spinal surgeries and discovered wheelchair basketball at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver. Joinson, a Spectrum Community School Grade 11 student, started playing last October after her spina bifida and a foot injury nearly two years ago

claimed her ability to walk. As part of the prize, the two get a chance to attend the 2014 Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championships and meet members of the Canadian national team. “One of our goals for hosting the 2014 Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championships was to inspire the next generation of female wheelchair basketball players in B.C.,” said Sian Blyth, BCWBS interim managing director. The 2014 Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championships will take place April 25-27 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. reporter@saanichnews.com

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NEWS

GIANT SALE ONE DAY

Saturday, April 26, 2014 No Membership required • No Gimmicks, Just Great Value! MJB

Fletcher’s

In our Deli…

Black Forest Ham

.87

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Family Bread

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EACH

Pepsi, 7-Up, Coke, Sprite, Assorted Coke & Pepsi Products

In our Bakery...

6x710 ml

LIMIT 4 Total

Bakery Counter

EACH

Xtra

Apple Juice 1L

Limit 2

White or 60% Whole Wheat 570 g LIMIT 4 Total

Ground BIG n Coffee Kg. Ti

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Almond Beverage Your Choice, 946 ml LIMIT 8 Total

4 500 F O R

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Apple Pies Laundry Liquid Bulk Department

620 g

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Cheese

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5 Pizza 3 500 97 23 600 g

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Excludes Packaged Products

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& Paper Towels

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1 Kg

Fresh Canadian Whole Boneless

Porkloins

EACH

McCain’s

White Cheddar 2.25 Kg Block LIMIT 1

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In our Deli... Armstrong Canadian Extra Aged

9 Equals1080g¢ per

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Cascades

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Sold in the Cry-O-Vac Bag

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JOIN US SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Royal Oak Location: 10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted)

• Bouncy Castle for the Kids • Balloon Animals • Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow, 12:30-1:30 • “Ace” Saanich Police Mascot (time TBA) • Saanich Police Display Car, a 1962 Chevy • Broken Promises Animal Rescue • Hot Dogs and Hamburgers – Rotary Club • Coffee and Cookies – Level Ground Coffee • Saanich Commonwealth Place Display • Prostate Center – Display Table • Child Find B.C. • Sidney Air Cadets Tag Day • Spectrum SchoolBand (time TBA) • Free Cake – 1:00 • In-store Demos

Esquimalt Road Location: 10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted)

• Girl Guides Cookie Sale • Face Painting • Esquimalt Parks and Rec Booth • Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow 10:00-11:00 • Broken Promises Pet Rescue Booth • Esquimalt Little League Hot Dog BBQ, by donation • Free Cookies while they last • Free Level Ground Coffee • Free Cake 12 noon, while it lasts. • Esquimalt Celebration of Lights Booth • Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle • Esquimalt Emergency Social Services: Earthquake Preparedness Booth • Esquimalt Bike Festival Booth • Esquimalt Block Watch Booth • Esquimalt Community Garden Society Booth • Character Costumes, Balloon Fun, Bubble Machine c/o Help Fill a Dream & Jupamda, 11:00-2:00

Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only

4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak • 1153 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria Open Daily 8 am - 10 pm

SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, April 23, 2014

COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Fair fare includes toys and more St. Luke’s Cedar Hill Church Spring Fair is set for Saturday, April 26. The fair features sales in plants, antiques and collectibles, jewelry, needlework, crafts, baking, books, toys and more. Admission is free at 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wildflowers take the spotlight

Stop and take a sniff with Wildflower Weekend at the Swan Lake Nature House. Swan Lake and Christmas Hill celebrate the wonderful world of wildflowers with guided tours of the native plant garden,

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a hike to Christmas Hill and crafts for the kids. Admission is by donation April 27. Drop in from noon to 3 p.m. at Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. For more information call 250-479-0211, or visit www.swanlake.bc.ca.

Cedar Hill offers art carnival

Saanich hosts a carnival of the arts April 26 at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. The fun-filled family event is a day of imagination, creativity and discovery. Kids will enjoy a wide variety of artistic, musical and theatrical activities in the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill. Also explore the world of visual and performing arts through workshops. The event runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3220 Cedar Hill Rd.

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WATCH FOR OUR EXCITING FEATURE IN FRIDAY’S PUBLICATION ABOUT THE BRIDGE CEREMONY

NEWS

B.C. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver, right, speaks during a press conference held along the Dallas Road waterfront April 17. Weaver wants cross-examination be allowed in the hearing process for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. He was supported by Adam Olsen, interim leader of the B.C. Green Party and Green Party MP Elizabeth May. Don Denton/News staff

Local news. Local shopping. Your local paper. Read the Saanich News every Wednesday and Friday

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MLA wants more from energy board Arnold Lim News staff

The Green Party hopes the National Energy Board allows them to speak up. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Andrew Weaver, Green Party leader Elizabeth May and Interim Leader of the B.C. Green Party Adam Olson held a press conference along the waters of Dallas Road, requesting the NEB introduce cross-examination into the hearing process on the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion from

Alberta to Burnaby. “I applied for intervenor status so I could stand up for my constituents and offer them a voice in the process,” Weaver said. “Like others, I applied under the expectation that intervenors would have the right to cross-examine the proponent during the oral-hearing process.” Weaver, May and Olsen were granted intervener status by the NEB April 2 for the hearings that will begin next year on the proposed twinning of the pipeline that would almost triple capacity from

approximately 300,000 to 890,000 barrels daily. “This is a watershed moment for the B.C. government’s claim that it will stand up for British Columbians,” Weaver said. “Without oral cross-examination the government has little ability to credibly and transparently represent the best interests of British Columbians in this process.” The NEB must recommend approving or rejecting the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion by July 2, 2015. alim@vicnews.com

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CAMPBELL RIVER: 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath Bare-Land Strata patio home on Golf Course. Gated adult comm. with min. maint. Small pet ok. New price $343,800. W/C acc. Call (250)286-1719. Ladysmith: Ocean view 3,000 sq. ft house, 3 B/R, 3 baths. Open concept,wrap around deck, Dble carport + 1,000 sq ft storage & shop. Also 1 B/R suite. $355,000; with reasonable down payment owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160. 126 Arbutus Crescent.

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

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

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM. 2614 Ernhil Dr. Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. New exotic H/W floors. Lrg 8’ shower of master bdrm. Large landscaped fenced lot. Must see. $459,000. BONUS: WE WILL PAY YOU THE REALTOR FEES ON CLOSING. phone (250)590-1632. PRIME OAK Bay; New price $635,000. 1 block to Willows Beach, close to shops and schools. 1940’s 2 bdrm, bath. Full basement. 2516 Dalhousie St. (corner of Musgrave). Call 250-858-8475 or 250-4728475. OPEN HOUSE: Sat.1-3.

REAL ESTATE 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

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.

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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

SIDNEY CONDO for Sale in the Shoal Centre. Thinking of downsizing or buying into a great investment? Thereâ€™s 1 bdrm, 1 bath, a full kitchen, all appliances and has 4th floor views of Malahat & gorgeous sun sets. Presently rented at $1475/mo. Asking $273,000. Across from Library & Rose gardens. Call (250)655-1956, by appt only. A Real Gem in the Heart of Sidney.

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MAIN FLOOR. 3-bdrm. Fireplace, completely renoâ€™d - new applâ€™s, large patio. Near UVic & Camosun. N/S, N/P. $1350. + utils. (250)477-5179.

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HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709. STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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DJ Chris Long teaches a two-day introduction to digital music-making through the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts this summer.

Summer art classes a bit of magic Natalie North New staff

Fine arts like metal sculpting, acrylic painting and writing and revising fiction are expert tasks requiring years of expert training – but everyone has to start somewhere. For 30 years, the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA) has been offering that opportunity through small intensive workshops, where professional artists guide inquisitive minds to explore their work in an inspiring location. Known for excellence in ceramics, painting and 2D arts, those at the helm of the nonprofit organization are striving to update its reputation. “One of the things that’s kind of neat is that all of our studios are open and we welcome people to walk around and see what everybody else is doing and talk to each other,” said MISSA executive director Dave Skilling. “It may be a bit corny, but we call it the MISSA magic that happens out there for two weeks.”

For the first time this summer, MISSA offers workshops in steampunk jewelry, comics and visual storytelling and digital music production alongside the more traditional mainstay programs for which it is known, held on the grounds of Pearson College. Local musician Daniel Lapp leads a two-day West Coast fiddle workshop, while DJ Chris Long teaches a two-day introduction to digital music-making. Skilling sees the programs as an opportunity for any artist regardless of ability to take a couple of days out to explore their creativity. For those in residency program, it’s a chance to spend two weeks focused on their art with a mentor, while MISSA cooks the meals. The school is also designed to get artists across disciplines meeting and learning from each other. Founded by artists in 1984, MISSA has continued to provide immersive programs that operate on several levels of creative stimulation. “They wanted to get a program together that one was

taught by practicing artists, but two was for the whys behind art, as opposed to just the how-tos,” Skilling said. “It gives people an opportunity to express their individual search and creative passions, rather than in a strictly craft situation where you all learn to do one thing, one way.” MISSA operates on a breakeven model, with most weekend workshops set at $210 including lunches and snacks, and the option of paying to stay on campus. Registration for courses of varying length is now open for anyone 19 and up, regardless of experience, and space is limited. Several bursaries are available, both for established artists, and younger applicants, age 19-29. The magic happens on Pedder Bay, 650 Pearson College Dr. From June 28 until July 11. To learn more about the range of workshops, or bursaries available – the deadline for which is at the end of April – visit missa. ca. arts@mondaymag.com

Seed library sprouts at local branches Imagine checking out garden seeds the same way one checks out library books. Thanks to a partnership between LifeCycles and the Greater Victoria Public Library, residents can do exactly that by accessing a new seed share library for urban gardeners. After an orientation session, users can sign out up to six varieties of locally adapted vegetables, herbs and flowers with free access to the tools and knowledge they need to grow. Users then

harvest and return seeds for future library use. “Locally-raised seeds are more resilient and better adapted to our soil and microclimate,” says Matthew Kemshaw of Lifecycles, a local organization that connects people to food and the local farm land. Membership in the seed library is free. For more details or to register for an upcoming orientation session, visit www.gvpl.ca/seedlibrary. editor@vicnews.com

Most people are actively finding ways to conserve water. You can make a difference too. Keep your lawn healthy by watering less, reducing thatch build up, and using organic fertilizers such as compost, manures, and mulches, which help to build your soil and improve the health of your plants. For more water-saving tips, visit www.crd.bc.ca/water, or call 250.474.9684.

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Parents appreciate excellence in teaching Moms and dads see a variety of teaching styles over the years Don Descoteau News staff

Parents of school-aged children have a unique perspective on teachers. Most parents are far removed from the days sitting in classrooms listening to lessons. Regardless how they view their own experience, their interest in education takes new emphasis once their kids begin school. Are the children getting good instruction, are they enjoying learning and making progress? All are ongoing concerns parents have as the school years roll by. Teachers, and the work they do on a daily basis, are a central part of a positive answer to those questions and more. Mount Douglas secondary parents advisory council president Wendy Joyce, a public school parent since 2000, knows well that some teachers have more impact than others on how our children do in school and how they feel about time spent there. “When I look at all the teachers we’ve encountered over the years, it’s not necessarily about who’s got the most experience, but more about who can inspire the kids, who’s engaging and who can make that connection with kids,” she says. Taking time to get to know a student and what makes them tick is also a key ingredient to making a difference, she adds. She recalls that her son’s Grade 5 teacher took an interest in him and enjoyed reading his writing, but was also aware he had a younger sister. Upon being shown a colour-

ful painting by the Grade 2 sibling, the teacher bought a matte for the work and quietly gave it to the brother, saying the painting would look nice framed. Fast forward eight years to today. Having heard her daughter remark how she is

“We’re moving from simply giving them information to teaching them how to process information.” – John Bird, president of the Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils enjoying social studies class for the first time, Joyce gained a glimpse into why, during a parent-teacher interview. The teacher told Joyce that he doesn’t focus primarily on marks, but is also concerned whether his students are stressed out about school or life in general, or have anxiety about pending exams. “It showed me that he’s taking a real interest in kids’ well-being,” she says. “They have a lot of time set aside in class to talk about things and debate things, or he talks about his own experiences, to show them he’s also a human being.” Such a holistic approach seems to get the best out of students, who feel they are special or that they matter, Joyce says. John Bird, president of the Victoria Confederation of PACs, has been around local schools for 26 years and has had six chil-

dren of his own come through the system. In his experience, technology has played a part in children being more knowledgable when they get to school these days. “We’re moving from simply giving them information to teaching them how to process information,” he says. The best teachers get students excited about learning, he says, instead of trying to make them conform. Bird uses an analogy from his basketball coaching experience. “We’re coaching kids at a younger age to be more dynamic players than we used to. They know more about the game by the time they (start playing),” he says. “The youngest kids have it already and the best teachers make sure they don’t dampen it.” Joyce has heard various times from fellow parents over the years how “that teacher just does not get my kid.” She doubts anyone could go through the entire K-12 with their child and not encountering both types of teacher. She lights up when talking about running into teachers her children have had in past who ask about them, their unique interests and the direction they appeared to be taking in prior years. That kind of connection, she says – clearly they were paying close attention to their students at the time – can’t help but have an impact on children down the road. “That says to them, ‘I’m a special individual to this person, I’m important,’” Joyce says. “All those things that really make a difference.”

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Art is In Your Eyes The annual University of Victoria Arts MFA Exhibit offers answers about contemporary art. Featuring the work of six graduate students in the master of fine arts program, the exhibit – In Your Eyes – offers an accessible approach to contemporary art in a wide variety of disciplines. “Most artists generally don’t want to confound audiences,” said Paul Walde, visual arts professor and graduate advisor. “They’re trying to convey messages in ways that are comprehensible in some form. But people expect it to work like advertising. With advertising, you’re driving by a billboard and you instantly get it, whereas a good work of art will hopefully engage you along the lines of a good novel or a good play.”

In Your Eyes offers six separate solo exhibits in one, as each graduating student – Megan Dyck, Ethan Lester, Neil McClelland, Kaitlynn McQueston, Carley Smith and Jeroen Witvliet – has their own space in the Visual Arts building. “With all the works in this exhibition, there are lots of opportunities for people to bring their own experiences and histories to bear upon the things they’re seeing,” Walde said. “Most artists would agree that whatever you walk away with and whatever experiences you have, all are valid interpretations of the art.” In Your Eyes opens Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. and runs daily to May 10 in UVic’s Visual Arts building, located on the west side of the campus, outside of Ring Road. reporter@saanichnews.com

Church stage set for Tomb St. Luke’s Players bring Prepare to Meet Thy Tomb to the church hall stage in late May. The comedy-thriller is written by Norman Robbins and directed by Jon Scheer. Hecuba Tomb and her niece Drusilla receive a series of unexpected visitors at the alternative health spa. One by one the visitors fall victim to violent deaths. Shows are May 21 to 24 and 28 to 31 at 8 p.m. and May 24, 25, 31 and June 1 at 2 p.m. at the hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Call 250884-5484 or visit stlukesplayers.org for ticket information and details. reporter@saanich news.com

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