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Working like a dog Saanich has two new police pups, handlers Kyle Slavin News staff

Aaron Thompson can’t help but take his work home with him.

The 26-year-old Saanich police constable recently joined the department’s canine unit; and being partnered with a four-legged officer is a 24/7 job.

“One of the biggest things is the time commitment it takes for these animals. They’re so high in drive and because of their genetics and family, they are working dogs – that’s what they thrive on and what they want to do,” Thompson says.

He and his partner, three-year-old German shepherd Asher, have been working and living together since last October.

“Asher’s not a pet, and it’s tough for people to understand that. But he is a working dog and he’s treated like a working dog – it’s what he needs,” says Thompson, who also lives with two pet dogs, Trigger and Shrek.

“He’s needier than most dogs – he has to go for runs, he has to train because he’s so driven. Sitting around like a pet dog just doesn’t work for him.”

At home, Asher, Trigger and Shrek have different experiences. While they all have the same basic needs – food, walks, training – Asher is an outside dog, and his day-to-day is a lot more regimented than the others.

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Saanich teen turns tide with maritime work Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Sam Chu greets guests, handles cash and takes the occasional walkabout at the Maritime Museum of B.C. Two years ago, the Lambrick Park secondary student stumbled into a volunteer gig at the Bastion Square destination simply because it sounded interesting. Now he’s the longest-serving youth volunteer, a group that tends to ebb and flow more than the veterans.

“I saw a newspaper ad and I thought it was interesting so I handed in my resumé,” he says.

In the time he’s been at the museum, he’s worked his way up to a position rarely offered to teens because of the heavy responsibility that comes with it.

“Sam evolved into (working in) the visitor centre,” says Jillan Valpy, visitor services and volunteer co-ordinator. “He’s worked in a lot of different areas of the museum.”

Chu started behind-the-scenes alongside the curator as an assistant, then worked with the programs co-ordinator developing activities for kids. Then Valpy suffered a shortage in volunteers available to man the visitors centre and admissions area, a very public and demanding job.

“That’s a big role,” Valpy says. “For a high school student it’s a big responsibility. You be the tourist guide, because people want to know how to get around Victoria.”

But his calm thoughtfulness proved perfect for the position, and Chu has proven Nate Clark/News staff himself capable.

Sam Chu, 17, is an outstanding student at Lambrick Park. He’s being recognized for exceptional performance in academics, “He’s very dutiful and effective, but he music and his weekend volunteer work at the Maritime Museum of B.C. does it in a subtle, quiet way, and people appreciate that,” Valpy says. “He’s reliable, student to be active in their school, to give a whole bunch of fanfare,” said Lambrick says. “He’s interested in history. He does a dedicated and committed.” vice-principal Joan Thain. “He’s not boister- little bit of walking around the museum and His professional approach is a “very rare back.”

He’s an active member of the school’s ous and loud and stand-out, but if you need chatting with people.” quality for a person of his age,” the volunChu plans to spend time at the Maritime leadership program, heading up courses or a job done and want it done thoroughly he’s teer co-ordinator adds.

Museum again this summer, helping guide the one.” groups on larger projects.

“He takes it very seriValpy holds Chu to a similar standard. locals and tourists from the visitor’s centre “Right now we’re in ously. He’s made a comthe process of planning a Despite his youthful age, the 17-year-old is or operating the historic birdcage elevator. mitment to be a volun“Sam has always been really good about spring fair for the commu- a dedicated staffer and just as effective and teer at the museum and that,” Valpy says. “He’s always willing and smart as the veteran volunteers. nity,” he says. he treats it like it’s a job.”

“He’s become very knowledgeable about capable to just roll up his sleeves and help In November, he and Next month, Chu will classmate Eric Mar orga- the museum and the exhibits and he’s able out wherever he’s needed.” reach the two-year mark A series on talented reporter@saanichnews.com nized a school talent show to talk to people about the exhibits,” Valpy as Maritime Museum volSaanich teens that raised $3,000 to go unteer. destined to become to school-related activiPerhaps inspired by his ties, such as sports team work in the Greater Victothe next generation travel or field trips that ria community, this year of great leaders some students can’t afford.

Chu felt a need to also give Sam Chu is also an accomplished musician. He recently completed his Grade 8 piano At Christmas, he could back to his school comand theory requirements and is now working on Grade 9. be found participating in munity. Already strong on “He has always been a respectful, intelligent and dedicated student with a talent for the academic front, Chu added participat- a food drive for the Mustard Seed Food music,” says his piano teacher, Jenny Anderson. “(He’s) an absolute pleasure to teach.”

Bank, handing out flyers to homes in his ing in student council to his workload.

Chu has performed in numerous recitals and completed many piano and theory exams.

“For Grade 12, I realized I should prob- neighbourhood and returning later to colMore than a decade into his piano passion, he enjoys jamming with friends and playing ably be more involved in school. It’s never lect donations of food and clothing. during the semi-annual concert at school. “(Chu is) one of those really organized, too late,” he says. “I’ve been a lot more “I like music, making the music and listening to it,” he says. involved, and I think it’s a responsibility of a thoughtful kids. He does everything without

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Saanich summer space camps clear for lift-off Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Kids can get a taste of science at the Centre of the Universe this summer.

Science Venture, a non-profit

out of the University of Victoria, embarks on the new Saanich venue with two starry sessions.

Space Venture will temporarily take the place of the National Research Council’s summer programming at the Centre of

the Universe after NRC funding ended last August. Science Venture proposed the summer camps as a pilot project and was given an eight-week lease by the NRC to run programs on a costrecovery basis.

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“We’re excited to deliver summer Universe close because it was a rich learning experience for kids in our camp programs at the Centre of the community,” ” said Melisa Yestrau Universe as there’s a huge interest director of Science Venture. “We’ve from the community for high-qualbeen delivering science camps since ity science and astronomy learning experiences for 1991, we have staff youth,” Roche said. that do that, it was “If it’s successful “There seemed to be easy for us to offer a an interest and thirst satellite.” we’ll talk to NRC to continue programSpace Venture feato see if there’s an ming and we’re really tures space-themed excited to do that. If courses for youth in opportunity for us to it’s successful we’ll Grades 3 to 8. Weekcontinue.” talk to the NRC to see long camps will be – Lauri Roche if there’s an opporheld in the interpretunity for us to contive centre adjacent to tinue.” the Dominion AstroThe camps run between July 7 and physical Observatory, featuring the historic 1.8 metre Plaskett Telescope. Aug. 28. SpaceTECH, helps campers “We’ve got two different themes learn how technology is making it so we’ll be changing week to week,” possible to live and work in space and AstroLAB, focuses on stars, planYestrau said.

The first focuses on technology, ets, galaxies, planetarium shows and including robotics and Canada’s con- a hands-on building project.

Visit scienceventure.ca for camp tribution, such as the Canadarm. The second focuses on astronomy from registration information. reporter@saanichnews.com stars and planets to looking at the

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The Plaskett telescope, Centre of the Universe and Observatory Hill will fill with star-watchers for International Astronomy Day and the return of public programs on May 3.

Star party returns to local landmark Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Saturday night marks the return of public programs to the Centre of the Universe and Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Saanich.

Volunteers with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in Victoria will open the Centre of the Universe and the observatory on May 3, from 8 to 11 p.m., for International Astronomy Day. “We’re thrilled, we are really really thrilled to be able to have a beginning of the return of the public programs to the observatory and the Centre of the Universe,” said Lauri Roche, past president of the RASC Victoria Centre that formed in April 1914. “This is our 100th anniversary. The building of the observatory began in 1914 as well, so that is a very close connection between the two groups.”

The Centre of the Universe, which houses interactive educational displays and historic astronomy artifacts, was closed to the public last August due to federal funding cuts.

The observatory’s Plaskett telescope was also closed to public tours.

Thousands petitioned the closure of the education centre, including Don Moffatt, a member the shortand long-term working groups as well as the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.

“The short-term working group is looking at restoring as many services as possible with the visitors centre this year,” he said.

The long-term working group is working to revitalize the centre and make it viable into the future. The Friends aims to be the non-profit organization that would deal directly with the federal government.

While an April reopening was orig-

inally planned, the groups pushed that back to May 3, to coincide with Astronomy Week (May 4-10).

“The Royal Astrological Society has put on an astronomy day for a number of years. This year we’re having it in two places,” Roche said.

During the day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. they’ll be at the Royal BC Museum in the Clifford Carl Hall offering free workshops, displays and lectures. UVic’s Science Venture will also be on hand. Two lectures start at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (details online at victoria.rasc.ca).

“We’re going to have telescopes outside for solar viewing … a walk through the planets,” Roche said. “In the evening the Observatory Hill will be open from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

RASC astronomers will host two lectures at the Saanich site at 8:30 and 9:15 p.m.

“Then we have the Centre of the Universe building open and the permanent displays will be there for people to go through,” Roche said.

“The first part of the evening, when it’s still light out, we’ll be giving historical tours. As the night gets darker … then we’ll open the Plaskett telescope and people can have a look.”

Weather permitting, members of the RASC will have their telescopes in the parking lot, checking out the sun then night time objects later.

“It has been done for years and years, even before the Centre of the Universe building was ever built.

That’s that return of the RASC night sky viewing,” Roche said. “The moon will be a nice crescent moon and we should be able to see Jupiter and Mars.”

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OUR VIEW

Community saves universe The white dome beckons visitors. Glowing amid the dark green trees in rural Saanich, it’s been a beacon of public star parties for the better part of a century.

But the sky fell and August 2013 marked the last public tour at the educational astronomy facility atop Little Saanich Mountain.

Celebrate Centre of the Universe, with a sliver the National Research interpretive of moon on Council’s centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Saturday lost its annual $250,000 funding and it came down to the residents, scholars and users of the facilities to come up with a solution. It came down to our community valuing the asset.

And we did.

As we should.

This Saturday night will mark the triumphant return of star parties before they even really had a chance to be missed.

Does it matter how or why? The National Research Council agreed to a free lease for UVic to provide star camps and they’ve allowed volunteers with the Victoria Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to open the space.

It’s akin to parents offering their postsecondary aged son free room and board while he begs, borrows and works his way through university. They can’t throw money into the mix, but they are doing what they can.

The Saanich observatory is an important tourist draw, a regular training route for cyclists and a destination for star enthusiasts and amateur astronomers.

It’s a major community landmark and we recognize it as such.

A handful of dedicated people deserve congratulations for working with varying levels of government toward the solution and, fingers crossed, can work out a plan to maintain programming to inspire youth for yet another 100 years.

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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YOUR VIEW

Canada Post graffiti answer worse than the vandal artwork The noble battle against graffiti goes on, but I was shocked to learn of Canada Post’s scheme to combat graffiti on the new community mailboxes by having graffiti already installed. Apparently they are concerned that the unobtrusive brown boxes currently in use might be a blank slate for graffiti artists, so they are contemplating a graffiti-like permanent eyesore. Many carrier distribution boxes with a worsethan-graffiti design are already defacing several neighbourhoods.

Rein Nienaber Saanich

Vaccine funding needed to save lives Long thought by most people to belong to the bad old days of polio and smallpox, measles is making a resurgence in Canada due to complacency in the public about vaccinations. Almost daily we hear of new outbreaks.

If the people of the world knew about this, I have no doubt they would slap us upside the head and ask us what our problem is.

Because unlike us, many millions have no access to vaccines for themselves or their children, and live in constant fear of diseases that could easily be prevented. Diseases we never have to think about.

A few years ago at Muskoka, Prime Minister Stephen Harper

pledged significant funding for child and maternal health initiatives.

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) is the premier global deliverer of vaccines throughout the world, and they are approaching funding renewal.

As part of Muskoka, Canada has been a key donor to GAVI, it’s critical that we renew or increase our funding share, especially as our aid levels are far below other. In late may Mr. Harper will host a Child and Maternal Health summit, and I hope he takes this opportunity to boost GAVI funding. For even if many of us turn our backs on vaccines, people around the world will gladly accept them.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria

Refinery will help keep oil spill risk low

Re: Why B.C. needs an oil refinery (Opinion, April 25) Hooray for David Black!

Yes, tankers loaded with bitumen from the tar sands would be a terrible threat to our waters, as the Queen of the North sinking, clearly demonstrated.

While navigating the route away from the Enbridge proposed pipeline terminal (Kitimat), human error can always foul the latest navigation technology.

Ultimately, we should leave the stuff in the ground if we are to avoid

a climate change disaster. In the meantime, at least keep the risk low.

Robert McInnes Victoria

More staff vs. programs and safe schools for kids The Greater Victoria school district is going to be hiring its third associate superintendent.

The district already has one superintendent and two associate superintendents (well over $500,000 in salaries and expenses).

A third associate superintendent will cost the district more than $150,000. On the other hand, the school board will close Sundance elementary school to save $300,000.

Why is there no freeze on hiring when they’re so strapped for cash they have to close schools, eliminate educational programs and re-consider even the safety of our students by putting in question many seismic upgrades to schools as well as infrastructure improvements?

Parents, what would you rather have, a third associate superintendent or educational programs and safe schools for your kids.

Carolina Tudela Victoria

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Engineering dreams come true

IN BRIEF

Man charged after early morning robbery

Nate Clark News staff

It’s a story about following your dreams.

Katarina Sutic-Bata, who fled Serbia during the conflict in the 1990’s, has become the District of Saanich’s first female professional engineer.

“It was a long, windy road,” said Sutic-Bata from her office on Vernon Avenue. “There were a lot of difficult moments, but I decided to stick with it.”

Two decades ago, Sutic-Bata was already working as an engineer in the former Yugoslavia, but like millions of women, she put her career on the backburner when she and her husband decided to raise a family.

“It’s a common story for female professionals,” said SuticBata. “I put things on hold, and we focused on the kids and my husband’s career.”

After things heated up in the Balkans, she and her husband immigrated to Canada in 1993.

For nearly a decade, her dream of becoming an engineer was only a distant memory.

Finally, in 2002, Sutic-Bata made the difficult decision to get back in the engineering game.

Unfortunately, at that point, she found herself in the unenviable position of being a female immigrant without Canadian qualifications.

“My long break combined with my foreign credentials didn’t go over well in Canada. I had to start at the bottom of the barrel and slowly climb the ladder.

But at the end of the day, I never gave up,” she said.

Finally, after another decade of slowly acquiring the required experience, Sutic-Bata found that she had just one final obsta-

POLICE NEWS

Sean Michael Muir, 31, faces charges of robbery after a man entered a store and demanded cash from an employee early last Friday morning.

Saanich Police were called to a convenience store in the 4100 block of Wilkinson Rd. around 2:20 a.m. on April 25 after a man armed with a knife and covered face made off with cash. No one was reported injured in the robbery.

Investigators located and arrested a suspect around 9:35 p.m. in a vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle police located a knife that closely matched the description of the weapon used during the robbery.

In a subsequent search at an associated residence, they found

clothing that appeared to match what was observed in video surveillance taken during the robbery.

Drowning death deemed accidental

Investigators from the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit have concluded there was nothing suspicious in the drowning death of a 50 year-old Saanich man pulled from the Gorge waterway on Feb.26.

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The boating lifestyle suits Vancouver Island. With its pristine waters, scenic views and mild weather, it’s no wonder the Victoria Harbour Boat Show cruises in-land year after year.

And whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a novice at the helm, the Victoria Harbour Boat Show is where you’ll want to be Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4.

Celebrating 24 years of bringing the best of BC boating to enthusiasts young and old, the Victoria Harbour Boat Show is Victoria’s biggest in-water show.

Presented by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association, the popular annual event is known for showcasing hundreds of new and pre-owned boats for sale, along with premium on-land and dockside exhibitors and incredible new

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The B.C. Yacht Brokers Association is committed to promoting boating across the province and to ensuring that the process of buying or selling a boat in BC is a positive and exciting experience.

This year’s show, sponsored by Boating BC and the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, is no different.

This weekend, watch for Island Flyboard’s revolutionary water sport demonstrations and the Sailing and Life Training Society’s (SALTS) two majestic tall ships, sailing into Victoria’s Inner Harbour Friday afternoon!

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The 2014 Marlow Mainship 32 has an overall length of 36’ 8” and comes in two layouts with sleeping accommodations offered for three to five people. The new M32 is remarkably open and spacious for its size, and features a handsome and innovative transom that electrically opens into a large swim platform when moored. Many features are introduced on this new design, some coming from her big brother, the Marlow Explorer.

54 Heritage Europa Grand Banks Yachts

The 54EU is distinguished in its class by a large, meticulously designed engine room with up to two meters of headroom. Walk-around engines are framed by steel rails with twin fuel filters, seacocks and other related components neatly aligned for easy access and service.

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The Catalina 445 offers an award-winning design made in the US. Catalina Yachts is an industry leader that has stayed true to their roots, listening to customers and continually improving their designs. The Catalina 445 is an impressive display of quality, design and interesting details throughout.

Marlow Hunter 37 Specialty Yachts

The Marlow Hunter 37 features a voluminous interior that offers a generous craft cabin with access to the head/shower. The galley has a large Corian countertop with considerable storage for long journeys, plus great living areas and headroom matching many 40 footers.

Traveller controls, Genoa sheets and halyards are all easily accessed from the cockpit or helm station. Her large main and smaller headsail combination are also easier to control.

Like the popular Marlow Hunter 40, a hard chine has been incorporated in her hull design that increases form stability while creating more interior space.

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This will be the debut showing for this allnew aluminum yacht, designed by Victoria’s own Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. The 65’ Concord is not only Coastal Craft’s largest model to date, it also introduces a luxurious new design into the yacht lineup. Powered with twin Volvo IPS1200, she reaches speeds of more than 32 knots in comfort.

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The 24th annual Victoria Harbour Boat Show is thrilled to welcome a few brand new features to the annual event.

There’s no better place for kids to discover their inner sailor than at the boat show’s Nautical Play Centre located in the Kids Zone! – a safe, fun, kid-focused area that offers young families a chance to take a break from navigating the show floor.

The Kid Zone’s friendly, energetic staff have plenty of fun activities planned for aspiring young boaters, including building and decorating boats, nauticalthemed craft tables and much more – all specifically designed for kids only.

Visitors can also take in the Sailing and Life Training Society’s (SALTS) two tall ships, the Pacific Grace and the Pacific Swift, that will be cruising into Victoria’s Inner Harbour Friday afternoon, May 2. SALTS’ 138’ schooner Pacific Grace will also thrill visitors with free tours for show attendees on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4.

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Following on the heels of the tremendously successful 575, Hanse has developed the new 505 for 2014. Inspired from many of the magnificent design elements found in the 575, the 505 features similar cabin top and deck styling, more port lights with opening hatches, wonderful interior layouts, dual helm stations with pods and much more.

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Camosun clinic focuses on prevention Technology provides insights into health Kyle Wells News staff

When it comes to your health, a new clinic at Camosun College is preaching prevention over waiting for a health scare to decide to make changes.

The Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic opened at the college’s Lansdowne campus in January, bringing a resource to athletes and to those simply hoping to improve their health with a focused, professional approach.

“It’s much more focused on a lifestyle change, rather than treatment,” said Dr. Peter Rehor, dean of the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education.

The clinic includes therapy specific to athletes, including musculoskeletal and postural evaluations, sport and work injury treatment, and concussion education.

Alongside the athletic therapy component of the clinic is a focus on exercise therapy, and chronic dis-

ease and obesity management for the common person. The clinic is open to all, for a fee.

Rehor divides people into three types when it comes to health. There are those who actively pursue preventative health measures, those who have had health issues and are seeking treatment, and those who are likely heading towards a health problem.

It’s this third group of people the clinic is geared towards.

“These people have not had a heart attack yet, they’re not visiting our health care system, but they’re walking around with all the risk factors,” Rehor said. “We are after this group. … That is the group we would like to see in the clinic.”

The clinic is staffed by senior students in the Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy degree program, working closely with professional athletic therapists and exercise physiologists.

A collection of space-age-looking machines provide foot scans, bone mineral density analyses and an indepth measurement of body compo-

sition, carried out by the unique-toB.C. InBody machine. All of this information is used to assess a person’s current health status and create a plan to improve it.

From this point staff at the clinic are able to work with the participant to come up with a nutrition and exercise plan. The last service of the clinic is exercise adherence, which tracks progress and provides motivation.

“You want to know exactly you should be going after, as opposed to the shotgun approach to fitness which is trying to strengthen everything equally,” said Mike Davies, an athletic therapist and instructional assistant at Camosun. “This is a great place to find out where to begin.”

Specialized programs are planned relating to childhood obesity, as well as independence for seniors.

Some of the services offered by the clinic may be covered by extended health benefits.

For more information on the clinic visit camosun.ca/aetclinic or to book an appointment email aetclinic@ camosun.bc.ca or call 250-370-3924. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

Dr. Peter Rehor, dean of the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education stands in the newly opened Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic at the Lansdowne campus of the college.

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Carnation Campaign helps make a difference Kyle Wells, News staff One can learn a lot about multiple sclerosis by stopping to talk to volunteers running Carnation Campaign stations around Greater Victoria on Mother’s Day weekend.

Brianna Perry has been volunteering about 13 years with the MS Society of Canada and for the past two years has organized a carnation event in Vic West at Westside Village.

Perry’s mother, Barri Ann Perry, lived with MS for 13 before it took her life in January 2013. Together, mother and daughter volunteered for the MS Society at events such as the Carnation Campaign, until Barri’s health prevented her from participating. “(I’m) just kind of paying it forward to the MS Society for being so good to my mom,” Perry said. “It is a really fun event.”

Sometimes people don’t really acknowledge you or they just keep on walking past MS Society volunteer stands, she said. Those who do so are missing out on an opportunity to gain some awareness and help make a real difference in people’s lives, Perry said. She encourages people to stop by, ask questions, learn something about where the money goes and make a donation, should they choose to.

Half of the donations go to the local chapter of the MS Society to help caregivers cover the costs of looking after a loved one. The other half goes towards research into prevention, treatment and finding a cure.

The other piece of the puzzle is how important these services are to families who have members struggling with the disease, which affects an estimated 100,000 Canadians and has no cure.

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May 1 - 31 – Mayor Dean Fortin proclaims May 2014 “MS Awareness Month”.

“He’s excited about coming out,” Perry said.

Watch for the MS flag flying at City Hall, May 1-9.

The campaign runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, May 2 – Carnation “Caravan” volunteers at downtown pubs and restaurants sharing on May 9 and 10 at locations around Greater MS info and offering fresh carnations for a donation Victoria. This year’s campaign will feature real carnations and stickers, to be handed out Saturday, May 3 – Carnation Campaign at Abkahzi Garden & Teahouse, 1964 Fairfield Road: in exchange for a donation.

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Capital Drift drivers Brayden Bulger, far right, Matt MacLeod, David Nykl, Dorian Redden, Danny Cox and Andrew Casey show off their prized possessions at Western Speedway.

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ing and BMX world, lending to the extreme sport appeal of drifting.

The typical story sees the car-crazy youth attend a drifting event before trying it, then get hooked.

“For kids that are skateboarding, breaking ankles, going to emergency, beating their bodies up, you get a little older and get tired of that,” said Matt MacLeod, who lives in Victoria. “This is a way to still get out there and do something stupid …

but not risk your body.”

While the drivers may seem like a ragtag bunch of ex-skate punks, they put a lot of work and passion into their sport. For that reason they discourage other drivers from ruining their fun by doing things like drifting on public roads.

By being big on inclusion, Capital Drift helps discourage reckless drivers from giving all drifters a bad reputation. New members are warmly welcomed

and those interested in learning about the sport are always welcome at practices and events, to speak with drivers, watch the show and even go on ride-alongs during noncompetitive runs.

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“At the end of the day your face is covered in tire, your lips are cracked, you’re completely exhausted,” said Dorian Redden, a driver from Saanich. “You’re so happy, you’re so satisfied.”

Drifting is driving a vehicle through a turn using controlled oversteer. In other words, a sideways burnout, where the rear wheels slide through a turn at a greater angle than the front wheels.

The sport, defined by the sound of squealing tires and the smell of burnt rubber, has been going on at the speedway for about six years, with Capital Drift running events for the past three.

In competition, drifting is typically done in tandem. Drivers are judged on speed and angle, but mostly style. Proximity to one another and to the wall are also considered.

The occasional wall tap – touching the track wall with the back bumper without losing control of the car – also impresses judges.

“It’s difficult. It’s a lot of concentration and control, and very, very quick reactions,” said Danny Cox, also from Saanich. Cox’s car, a Nissan 240SX, the staple of drifting, proudly wears a target decal and is scuffed with the paint of a few of his friend’s cars, with their signatures above the marks.

The combination of elements make this sport an obsession

and addiction for participants. They refer to the night before a drifting event as “Driftmas Eve,” and get as little sleep as a child waiting to unwrap their toys.

“If you do a good run, you’re smiling, you’re freaking out, you’re high-fiving your buddies. It’s just the best,” Cox said.

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Leff was diagnosed with MS in 1998, which forced her to use a walker and then a wheelchair. She was also struck by a car in 2008 which cemented her dependence on the motorized chair. In the pool, Simmons guides Leff as she backstrokes, followed by a round of leg kicks with a swim fin.

“I used to swim lakes, swimming was my thing, but MS took my leg power away, but now I’m getting it back,” Leff says. “I’ve been doing unbelievable stuff in the pool. I’ve been doing amazingly well under (Simmons’s) guidance.”

Using exercise and swimming to halt or reverse symptoms such as fatigue and loss of motor skills is encouraged by Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, but Simmons has taken it to a different level.

Last July she and friend Alex Cape swam the length of Lake Cowichan, 34km over more than 10 hours. This year they’re planning two lengths of the lake, 70km, a feat that will be at least 24 hours in the water, nonstop.

“My coach said I needed to practice my flip turns, so I’m going to go down to one end, and go back,” Simmons said laughing. “If we take the long route it will be 70, if we take the short route it will be 65. It will be a 24-hour at least swim, so we’ll be swimming in the dark – non-stop Lake Cowichan twice.”

Simmons, 49, was diagnosed with MS in her 20s, and found herself struggling with weight, blindness and fatigue; a life of misery. She returned to the water, a decision that likely saved her life, and led her into a life of inspiring others through distance swimming.

“I started swimming, and it led to me to wanting to have more people with MS swim because it seemed to help with a lot of my symptoms,” Simmons says. “It kind of makes sense though. If you want to stay healthy you have to remain active, so people with MS are no different than anyone else. We need to stay really super-active to be healthy.”

Carol Pal also lives with MS and swears by a vigorous exercise routine. Now a distance swimmer, a paddler in Dragon boats and outrigger canoes, at one point in her life she could barely walk for five minutes. Last year she swam three

kilometres at Thetis Lake multiple sclerosis swim.

“There was a point in time where I literally slept 18 hours per day. I had no energy to walk or carry on through my daily activities. I got off the medications and decided to deal with MS in a different way, through diet and exercise,” Pal said. “When I started swimming last year with Susan, 200m was a big deal. I ended up doing a 3K in July.”

As members of the MS swim group improve their mobility and endurance, Simmons and Cape, a medic in the Canadian Forces, are logging long hours in the pool to prepare for the 70km ultra-marathon in Lake Cowichan on Aug. 22. Cape admits she didn’t contemplate the distance after agreeing to last year’s distance swim.

“I said ‘yes’ without really thinking about what I committed to. We swam it, we kicked butt and it was a really amazing day,” Cape said.

“After that Susan said ‘I’ve got a plan for next year. We’re doing 70. Are you in?’ I basically said, ‘yes, what the heck.’ Now I’m starting to think, ‘what have I done? But yep, we’re doing it.”

They don’t use wetsuits and will face chilly water during the night, and hours of heavy chop in the morning. Last year, scores of volunteers from Victoria and Lake Cowichan piloted boats to follow Simmons and Cape, and to ferry swimmers who joined at points along the route.

Len Martel, a Victoria Masters swimmer, led the logistics, and volunteered again this year.

“There’s a new level of complexity to it. Not only are they swimming there and back, they’ll be swimming from one end to the other in the dark, they’ll be going overnight,” he said. “So we’ll have to have lights and safety for them in the wee hours of the morning.

“There’s also lot of spots where people are getting in and out (of the lake), so it’s a lot of work to logistically organize that.”

If Lake Cowichan weren’t enough, Simmons plans to swim the English Channel in July as part of a relay team, and then paddle in Hawaii’s Na Pali Challenge outrigger canoe race. “Then I come back for two weeks to recover, then I’m in Lake Cowichan for the 70K.” For more on Simmons, see msathlete.org. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Tackling tough topics with comedy Melanie Orr News intern

For 30 years, Target Theatre Society has been a family to its members and a voice of awareness for audiences. This collective of older adults, 55 plus, has been meeting every Tuesday morning to write, create, plan and act out plays that carry important messages to our senior community.

“The first time I saw it, in fact the first two times I saw it, the tears were just …” says Fred Mabey, 82, trailing off at the memory of his first encounter watching I’m Still Here, a research-based drama on living with dementia.

Target takes an unusual approach to informing peers, teaching through theatre.

They bring light to the hard-to-ask questions about senior health issues like Alzheimer’s and prostate cancer as well as dealing with technology and scams.

“There’s always a message that we feel is very beneficial to the elders in the community.” says Mabey, who has been with the group for about 15 years.

It all began in 1986 with a weekly acting class called Hamming It Up, taught by Syliva Gamble through Kaleidoscope Theatre. By 1988 the group became a company doing improvisational applied theatre to limited audiences. A year later, they were holding workshops and performing for gerontologists and caregivers.

During the next decade, Target began to develop and write original works under the direction of Kate Wilkinson, designed as interactive teaching tools aimed at lay and professional audiences.

The actors, ranging in age from 50 to 80 years old, didn’t want the fun to stop and continued to broaden the topic areas and delivery methods. They adopted transformational techniques derived from Brazilian drama teacher Augusto Boal’s theatre of the oppressed which addresses social issues in a practical way.

One actor was June Boston, 86, who has become the longest standing member of Target to date.

“After my family, it was the love of my life,” says Boston. “If we were planning a vacation,

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Bill Beer, far left, Reen Beer, Susan Wilkey, Gary Johnson and Bill Eastman rehearse for the Target Theatre Society at the Langham Court Theatre.

Target came first. I would give up all kinds of things.”

Target recieves incredible feedback from its audiences and truly enriches the lives of everyone involved, say the members.

“It’s given me an outlet to be with people, enjoy what I am doing and have a lot of fun,” says Mabey. “I had a gentleman come

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The theatre group has six plays that are performance ready with a focus on two main topics: health and safety and quality of life. They are frequently hired by private care homes, hospice and professional

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BCAA percentages notwithstanding, I am pleased to report that not all authorities believe we are driving to hell in a hand basket.

Ted Ockenden, a regional manager for driver licensing at ICBC, says our senior age group is under-represented when it comes to crashes. “They appear very safe in terms of the number of crashes they’re involved in,” he says.

Ockenden attributes this to seniors moderating their behavior, driving less and having many years of experience on the road. However, he cautions that seniors are more often at fault in crashes than other age groups.

ICBC states that past research has linked kilometres driven with a higher crash rate for seniors. But more recent studies indicate their crash risk, including the risk of being involved in a fatal crash, has been on the decline.

Regardless – thanks to BCAA – if I drive my honkin’ big SUV into the front window of the local Golden Arches everyone assumes I’m over the hill. I could be just protesting hiring policies. However, on the evening news, I am that ‘confused elderly gentleman’ who represents a menacing, accident-prone demographic.

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“I think we get the message across just the same as when we were doing the serious drama type thing,” says Mabey.

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Words from the wise Seventy-four-year-old Lois Smith has lived in Victoria for 48 years after moving from Cape Breton Nova Scotia, where she grew up. Her favourite things to do include her twice weekly card games she enjoys with friends at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. She says what she loves most in Victoria is the weather and the city. She tries to walk daily around the Cedar Hill Golf Course paths where she gets her exercise.

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Interestingly, she carries around a puppet named Jimmy.

“I was born with a sense of humour,” Cutcher says. “That has saved my bacon many times.”

Cutcher is originally from Cape Town, South Africa and lived in Ontario for 40 years before moving to Victoria in 2004. The retired elementary school teacher keeps herself busy by participating in Scottish Country dancing at Monterey Centre, meeting with friends and keeping her mind active. She is currently studying archeology and psychology on her own. Another thing she enjoys is travelling, but to one particular place.

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New partnerships ‘outstanding’ That discipline is what keeps Thompson safe; it builds a level of trust between the two officers.

“He knows the rules and he knows what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable. And it’s through that concrete, black-and-white training that we go through that we actually develop that trust,” he says. “Training’s a big thing for us. Whether it’s a working day or a day off, we’re training. What he does is a diminishing skill, so it’s super important to keep on top of our training and make sure that we’re as sharp as we can be for when the real calls come.”

Asher has already proven his value to the department.

“He found everything we were looking for in about two minutes, which would be a lot of police resources if we had to look for the stuff ourselves,” Thompson says.

Thompson and Asher aren’t the only new members on Saanich’s canine unit. Const. Matthew Morin and PSD (police service dog) Grimm have been on the road together for just a few weeks now.

“It’s all brand new, it’s all quite fun,” says Morin, 36.

Morin, who grew up with pet dogs, says while Grimm, a two-yearold black German shepherd, is a working dog, he uses his experience as a pet owner to help manage his partner.

“In order to form a working relationship that works, that the dog wants to perform and wants to perform with you, it takes time and effort and just being with the dog,” Morin says. “Our relationship, although probably a little bit more controlling than a normal pet, I’ve treated him similar to that as far as how I’ve bonded with him and how I work and play with him.”

Sgt. Glen MacKenzie, the sergeant in charge of the canine unit, says he’s been impressed by both new pairings.

“Aaron and Asher are really highfunctioning and high-achieving. Aaron’s doing very well and he’s partnered with the perfect dog – the sky’s the limit for this dog. This dog will give him as much as he can give,” MacKenzie says. “Matt and Grimm, too. They’ve formed a really good team. As far as tracking and finding bad guys, Matt and Grimm together will be an outstanding team.”

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Saanich police Const. Matthew Morin and PSD Grimm. Const.

Morin started working as a handler this month.

Police dogs typically work until they’re eight or nine years old, when their health generally starts to deteriorate. Then comes what’s usually a brief retirement, where the dog transitions into more of a pet role. “(Retirement is) very difficult on the dog in particular. The problem is you can’t set a dog up for it. It goes from working every day, that’s their reason for living, to nothing,” he says. “The average retirement for a police dog is 18 months. It’s really hard; they almost lose their will to

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Morin says one of the biggest misconceptions people hold of police dogs is they are, by nature, vicious animals. In all of 2013, the four dogs on the canine team only made three bites.

“We’re a community-based police force. We have dogs that are able to be strong and confident when they need to be when apprehending a suspect, and that can then turn around and be pet by a room full of kindergarten kids,” Morin says.

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African AIDS Angels are descending on Victoria May 10 for a special Mother’s Day fundraiser.

The Victoria charity will sell decorative angels to raise funds for AIDS-related projects in Sub-Saharen Africa. Ninety-five per cent of funds raised support children and families seriously affected by HIV/AIDS in Malawi, Zambia and South Africa.

African AIDS Angels’ sale will be held at Uptown Walmart in the entrance lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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“He’s an incredible dog. I’m constantly blown away by how intelligent he is and how well he performs. On the flip side, he’s an idiot that any two-year-old dog can be.

He paws at you and licks your face and is constantly seeking attention.

He’s a great partner.

“I know that this dog would step in for me, because I’m a member of his pack and because there’s a bond between us, and that all comes down to putting in that time and effort in committing to him as your partner.” editor@saanichnews.com

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After a long career as a Saanich police officer, MacKenzie is set to retire by the end of the year. He will be replaced on the canine unit by Sgt. Todd Lamb, who was a dog handler in the early 2000s.

Lamb already has his new dog, PSD Riven, currently a 14-month-old shepherd. Riven is Saanich’s first female police dog.

“Females are actually as good or better than the males. Males have a hunt drive, females are more protective so you get a stronger bond and a dog that’s more willing to work for you, work harder for you,” MacKenzie says.

The other benefit of having a female dog is it provides an opportunity to run a breeding program.

“Riven comes from really good bloodlines. Bloodlines are integral to what we do,” MacKenzie says. “That would be (the police chief’s) decision whether they run a puppy program, but this does give us the option.”

The downside, he says, is it would make Riven non-operational while she’s pregnant because she would need to breed before she hits retirement age.

Gardeners unite at All Angels

St. Michael and All Angels Church hosts its annual plants, pots and more sale on Saturday, May 10.

There will be flowering baskets to container pots available.

Proceeds support the Women’s GuildCommunity Charities.

The sale runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4733 West Saanich Rd.

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The Saanich News is opening its pages to Saanich clubs and organizations.

We want to hear what your club is up to and any issues and events you may be working toward.

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Pearson wins literary award Young adult author Kit Pearson won the 2014 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence.

Pearson will receive the 11th annual award from B.C. Lieut.-Gov. Judith Guichon at the B.C. Book Prizes Gala in Vancouver May 3.

The jury for this year’s prize were Sarah Ellis, children’s author and 2013 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence; Sheila Peacock, CBC Producer; and, Jessica Walker, store manager at Munro’s Books.

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Pearson’s work as accomplished, masterful and emotionally authentic writing.

“Kit’s characters are never cute, generic, or remote. They are complicated, individual, and flawed.

“Sometimes they lie. Sometimes they are unkind. Sometimes they are unlikeable. In other words, they are real. Kit’s readers resonate to this honesty with deep enthusiasm,” the jury wrote.

Pearson has lived in Victoria since 2005 with her partner, artist Katherine Farris.

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Bridging party View Royal Mayor Graham Hill speaks to an assembled crowd during a ceremony celebrating the new Craigflower Bridge Saturday morning. The pedestrian walkway on the span opened a couple of weeks ago, but vehicle access is expected to open in mid-May.

Outdoor play earns provincial kudos “The Educating Children Outside program builds on a solid foundation of research and international historical evidence which points to the many-faceted benefits afforded to children who are exposed to nature and nature-based education early in life,” said BCRPA CEO, Suzanne Allard Strutt.

The Educating Children Outside program demonstrates excellence in its creative approach to encouraging children to grow up with active imaginations, healthy bodies and a love of nature. It also has

The District of Saanich won a provincial Award of Excellence from the BC Recreation and Parks Association for its Educating Children Outside: Nature Preschool program.

As part of the Educating Children Outside program, kids get a daily dose of outdoor adventure at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.

They spend each morning outside exploring, creating, playing and developing their imaginations, skills and abilities along the lakeside trails and forests of their 44-acre living classroom.

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Three free bus tours will leave each day from the main parking area at Thetis Lake Regional Park from Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10. There are two tour options available and both require advanced reservations.

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The BCRPA Provincial Award for Program Excellence, one of eight provincial awards presented at the BCPRA’s annual symposium last weekend in Kelowna, recognizes creative, successful and innovative programs that serve as an example of outstanding achievement in public recreation services programming. reporter@saanichnews.com

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