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Pilot Spike McLane gives the thumbs up from the cockpit of a B-25 bomber, part of the Commemorative Air Force from Arizona. The Maid in the Shade is a Mitchell aircraft that served during the Second World War. It’s at the Victoria Flying Club at the Victoria International Airport for tours until August 3. See page three for more.

Sidney fire department marks 100 years Special eight-page pullout in today’s newspaper Steven Heywood News staff

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ows upon rows of shiny red fire trucks will parade down Sidney’s Beacon Avenue on Saturday morning, helping mark the local volunteer fire department’s 100th anniversary.

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is throwing a party this weekend, starting when firefighters and their trucks start to arrive Friday night. There’s a meet and greet planned that evening at the Mary Winspear Centre, but the party really gets going when close to 70 trucks — new and classic vehicles — roll down Beacon. The parade starts at 11 a.m. Following the parade, the fire hall on Third Street hosts an open house and show and shine.

Mayor Larry Cross is the master of ceremonies for the annual Firefighters Banquet for

current and former volunteers Saturday night.

There, volunteers will be honoured with long service medals and more.

In today’s Peninsula News Review, you will find a copy of our eight-page pullout section marking the occasion.

Read about some of the volunteers who have helped create a tight-knit community, as well as some of the history of the department, which got its start in the summer of 1914. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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MISSION — Moored just off the Mission shoreline, the ferry once known as the Queen of Sidney strikes an apocalyptic pose.

Gnawed by rust, muddied by grime, the boat has haunted the Fraser River for years.

The ferry is just one of several vessels in varying states of repair at the site, its future mired in disputes between its owners, the District Tyler Olsen/Black Press of Mission, ALC and The old Queen of others. Efforts have Sidney is moored in been made to try to Mission. dismantle the vessel, but they have gotten nowhere in the wake of liens, costs and red tape.

After 40 years of service, the Queen of Sidney was retired in November of 2000. It was bought by its current owner for $100,000.

Read more about the old Queen of Sidney at www.missioncityrecord.com.

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NORTH SAANICH — Tickets go on sale for the opening event at the annual North Saanich Flavour Trail event this Friday.

The Flavour Trail kickoff — the start to a celebration of local produce, wine and more from our agricultural producers — is Friday, August 22 at the Muse Winery. Call 250-6562552 or visit www.musewinery.ca for ticket prices and event details.

The Flavour Trail in North Saanich begins officially August 23 at the rustic North Saanich Farm Market. See sheep dogs in action in the field of Epicure Selections on West Saanich Road, each day of the Flavour Trail at 12 noon to 1 p.m. For details, visit www.flavourtrails.com.

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Aircraft and military enthusiasts will enjoy seeing the Maid in the Shade, a Second World War B-25 bomber that has been restored by Arizona’s Commemorative Air Force.

war-era bomber in town Maid in the Shade offering tours, flights on cross-country summer flight Andrea Peacock News staff

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Second World War bomber landed at the Victoria Flying Club on Monday.

The Maid in the Shade, a B-27J Mitchell aircraft, is flown by the Commemorative Air Force out of Arizona and will be at the Victoria International Airport until Sunday.

On April 18, 1942, 16 B-25s, including the Maid in the Shade (which is not its original name), bombed Tokyo four months after Pearl Harbour.

After the war, the B-25 continued to serve as a fire suppression (water) bomber.

This particular plane, after 28 years of restoration, took its first flight five years ago in Mesa, Arizona, where it now calls home.

Before giving it to the Commemorative Air Force, a nonprofit volunteer-run organization, a man in Tucson, Arizona bought the plane for $1,800 for scrap metal, said pilot Spike McLane.

“He gave it to us and we took it apart to put it in our museum, then later on

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Taking flight at the Victoria International Airport. The public is welcome to visit the bomber. Looking inside or taking a flight will cost you, however. decided to fix it up to the point where we could fly it.”

McLane is a retired U.S. Air Force mechanic and airline pilot.

The plane sat for so long in the hanger during the restoration period that people gave it the nickname ‘the hanger queen’.

This lead to the current name, Maid in the Shade.

According to McLane, there was nothing specifically wrong with the plane, but it sat for so long that it needed a

total overhaul.

The team of volunteers behind the restoration and upkeep of the plane work on it three days a week all year.

“If we’re not working on it … we’re flying it,” said McLane.

One special element of the plane is the inside of the bomber doors, where people who have flown that plane or similar ones have signed their names and written the names of missions they were on.

“It’s humbling for us to be able to take it out and show

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the veterans, to see the tears well up in them,” said McLane.

Ramona Reynolds, president of the Victoria Flying Club added, “They don’t want those people to be forgotten.”

Reynolds said having the B-25 in town will be a great learning opportunity for people of all ages who either want a tour inside the plane, or those wanting to go up for a ride in the sky.

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Parkland students head to Cairns as ambassadors

Bed Races on Beacon

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The Sidney Meet Up Bedbugs are getting ready for the Bed Races on Beacon event August 17. Cheryl Young, Nicole Wilford, Sara Howells, Barb Brunlees, Sharon Kneeshaw, Carolle Batham and Jo-Ann Way are ready to have some fun.

SIDNEY — With the help of Sidney Sister Cities Association, two students from Parkland School will arrive in Cairns, Australia on Aug. 2 and spend eight days in Cairns as Youth Ambassadors, representing Sidney to both the city of Cairns and student representatives from five of Cairns’ other Sister Cities.

The Youth Ambassador Program run by Cairns is a relatively new venture only being offered once before.

Students spend eight days visiting attractions in and around Cairns, including The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Tropical Forest. They will also spend one week as students in a local high school.

Sidney Sister Cities Association was invited to submit the names of two students for the program. With the help of the school the word was

spread and four applications were received. All applicants were interviewed by a committee of members of the SSCA and Alexandra Dombroski and Colin Bishop were chosen.

Bishop and Dombroski will enter Grade 12 at Parkland in the fall. Dombroski is interested in both marine biology and photojournalism and is looking forward to achieving her ambition of seeing the The Great Barrier Reef. Bishop is interested in the South Pacific region generally and is looking forward to learning more about the area.

The parents of both students said they are thrilled, and grateful to the Sister City organizations in Sidney and Cairns, for creating this unique learning experience.

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Meet up with the Bedbugs Network of Women in Business set to race

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Cheryl Young blames Kenny Podmore.

Podmore, a Sidney town councillor and Town Crier, issued a challenge to the community on behalf of his employer, the Sidney Pier Hotel, for people to enter the Bed Races on Beacon coming up Sunday, August 17. Young, the founder of Sidney Meet Up, a Network of Women in Business, said she just knew she had to convince her group to enter.

“And it’s for a good cause as well,” she said.

Sidney Meet Up, she said, does a lot of good work in the community and a lot of fundraising for local causes and charitable organizations.

The bed races, she said, were a way to do that and have a lot of fun.

Adopting the name Bedbugs, Sidney Meet Up is getting ready for the challenge — and costumes are in the works.

Bed Races on Beacon take place Aug. 17 at the east end of the main street. A portion of the road will be closed that day to allow for the event.

Brenda Hennigar, executive director of the Rest Haven Foundation, serving Sidney’s Rest Haven Lodge, says the races will be fun for the whole family. They are also designed to help raise money for the lodge’s palliative care facilities.

To learn more or to sign up a team, contact Hennigar at 250-656-0717.

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Summer is in full swing now and there isn’t a better place in the world to live when the temperature is hot and the sun is out, than Victoria, B.C. I love the summers here.

Simply the best around.

What we see in the summer here at Hitech and Keating are jobs that are larger than what we generally see in the winter.

Why is that? Our guess is higher speeds and more traffic and it has been that way for the last eight years or so.

That means one thing. More total losses or write offs as some of you are aware.

The first question we get is “do you think it’s going to be a write off?”. First of all, we are not the ones who determine if a car is totalled or not. We are merely the estimators for the insurance company, and we do not get paid to do that job. The adjuster assigned to your claim is supposed to be the one that phones you and settles the total loss with you. We are not supposed to give a view one way or

the other.

Our job is to photograph the vehicle so your insurance company can get an accurate evaluation on how much your vehicle is worth in its current condition. If you have had work done to the mechanical parts of your car, then it’s up to you to bring it to the attention of your adjuster.

Insurance companies sell a one year “NVR” or New Vehicle Replacement policy. If the cost of repairs approaches 50% of the value of your vehicle, they will buy you a new one. If it doesn’t reach 50%, or your vehicle doesn’t have an NVR in place, you are at their mercy. If your car is totalled they will pay you what your car is worth, plus taxes.

Occasionally it will it be enough to replace the vehicle you had. That’s the world of total losses that we live in. Is it fun? Never.

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Colin Bishop and Alexandra Dombroski will spend eight days in Cairns as Youth Ambassadors, representing Sidney to both the city of Cairns and student representatives from five of Cairns’ other Sister Cities.

B-25 offering tours at the Victoria Flying Club until Sunday, Aug. 3 Continued from page 3

“I have a friend who has booked a flight for her [12-year-old] son, and he’s dying to be a pilot,” she said.

“He knows everything about every airplane and this is just a really exciting opportunity for him.”

The Commemorative Air Force is on a tour with the B-25, coming from Penticton to the Saanich Peninsula and is off to Boundary Bay next week.

The plane will be at the Victoria Flying Club until Sunday, August 3.

Members of the public are welcome to have a look inside for $5, or book a flight in the plane for either $295 or $650.

— Andrea Peacock is a reporter with Black Press, on contract with the Greater Victoria papers until the end of August.

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Boys and Girls break ground in Brentwood Boys and Girls Club to build 1,400 sq. ft. building this year

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The Boys and Girls Club of Victoria has four locations (Victoria, Esquimalt, Westshore and Central Saanich) and has been serving the Greater Victoria community for over 50 years.

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“We’ve had a long-term relationship with the organization and we’ve gotten to see the benefits of the Boys and Girls Club through many of the youth that have been a part of the program.”

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The Central Saanich Boys and Girls Club brought out the ceremonial shovels this week to celebrate breaking ground on their new home in the heart of Brentwood Bay. The new 1,400 square foot clubhouse will be located at the back end of the parking lot of the Brentwood Bay library and cultural centre.

“We’ve been a part of the Central Saanich community since 1978,” said the Shannon Russell, the president of Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria during the ceremony.

“This is a very momentous occasion for us and we give our sincerest thanks to all our supporters and to the municipality of Central Saanich for making this a reality.”

In May of last year, the Club made a presentation to Central Saanich council during a committee meeting concerning the deterioration of their facility located behind the United Church in Brentwood Bay. The building was in a state of disrepair and needed major upgrades, which would cost as much or more as it would to build a modest new facility, they said.

By June of 2013, Central Saanich municipal staff had outlined four possibilities for a new facility and a fifth option was recommended by the Boys and Girls Club.

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President of the Victoria Boys and Girls Club Shannon Russell (left) stands with Executive Director Dalyce Dixon, Chair of the Boys and Girls Club Capital Campaign Peter Baillie and Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson during the groundbreaking ceremony on July 28. tural centre parking lot (municipal land) and this spring they unanimously approved a 25-year licence agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for the land.

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“We’ve had a longterm relationship with the organization and we’ve gotten to see the benefits of the Boys and Girls Club through many of the youth that have been a part of the

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Tsartlip First Nation Elected Chief Don Tom said the Central Saanich Boys and Girls Club has been an integral part of their community as well.

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In praise of the rescuers

If you’re on the water during boating season, always be prepared.

Be ready for changing weather conditions, have the right gear on board in case things go wrong, make sure your vessel is in shipshape and be sure to brush up on your skills. Shake off that winter season rust and reacquaint yourself with the rules of the sea.

Taking a little time to do any of that could prevent getting a visit from the volunteers of the Saanich Marine Rescue Society — the search and rescue teams of Sidney or Brentwood Bay. There’s the potential On most days, say the for a lot of boats volunteers, on the water at any boaters traverse the given time waters around the Peninsula without incident. There are 10 marinas (from Sidney - north, both working and for pleasure craft) on the east side of the Saanich Peninsula alone. That means there’s the potential for a lot of boats on the water at any given time.

This summer, as well, has seen long periods of excellent warm weather — meaning even more people are setting sail for day trips.

Hopefully for most people who are out having fun, they do not need the services of the area’s search and rescue teams. But we can all rest a bit easier knowing that these volunteers are only 15 minutes away when there’s an emergency.

They train well and often in order to respond quickly to folks in distress. It’s a service that most of us hope to never see in action but that commitment to the job is certainly a comfort.

Saanich Marine Search and Rescue has been around since 1979 and their members work hard to keep us safe. They are always seeking new volunteers and donations to stay afloat— something to consider and to support as boating season continues around the Saanich Peninsula.

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

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

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In defence of younger drivers A

The failure rate has been recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years. More practice speed limits on portions of and another $35 are required to try rural highways excited numerous again. comments from readers.

Students fare better on the Some questioned my suggestion second road test, where the failure that today’s new drivers are worse rate has consistently been 21-22 per because they spend their formative cent for the past decade. years staring at screens in the back ICBC reports that in the first three seat instead of looking out the years of the graduated window and grasping the licence program, the new grim physics of the real driver crash rate dropped world. by 16 per cent.

There is no doubt that In 2003 the required B.C.’s graduated licensing learner and novice period system for new drivers is were extended and more difficult than what restrictions on the novice my generation faced. stage were increased.

Those vehicle stickers New driver crashes fell by with the “L” (for learner, another 28 per cent. or as teens prefer “loser”) Those restrictions and “N” (for novice, or in Tom Fletcher include the number of teen-speak “nerd”) have B.C. Views passengers and a “zero been around since 1998. tolerance” for alcohol.

The two steps make getting Impaired crash and injury a full driver’s licence a longer, more statistics aren’t available for drivers difficult and expensive process. in the graduated licence program, Statistics provided by ICBC show only fatalities. They grew as more what new drivers are up against. new drivers were enrolled in the new First there is the written system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but “knowledge test” to obtain a that declined to 14 by 2012. learner’s permit.

There will always be young people From 2004 to 2008, more than who drive impaired, speed or make half of applicants failed in their other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46-per-cent argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient. failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 A couple of readers were per cent by 2013. concerned about the effect of higher The first road test is required rural speed limits on older drivers. to go from “L” to “N” and it seems One suggested that higher limits sufficiently harsh.

on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats.

Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuana-impaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster.

B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents.

Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton.

“Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.”

The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions.

Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again.

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

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Cheer on B.C.’s Games athletes

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t was 20 years ago that Victoria was Catching the Spirit in preparation to host the XV Commonwealth Games.

For two weeks, the city was ablaze with traditional costumes from Commonwealth countries, cultural events of music and dance were held around the city, amazing athletes mingled in the crowds and wowed us with their performance and the work of thousands of volunteers was highly applauded. The enthusiasm for the Games was overwhelming.

The first Games, known then as the British Empire Games, were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario in which some 400 athletes took part in six different sports.

The Games underwent several name changes until finally becoming the Commonwealth Games for the 1978 Games in Edmonton.

The Queen’s Baton Relay has been a tradition associated with the Games since 1958. Launched from Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty The Queen, the

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baton is carried by thousands of people through Commonwealth countries and territories before arriving at the stadium for the Opening Ceremonies.

The Spirit of the Games lives on as Glasgow hosts 6,500 athletes and offi-

cials to the XX Commonwealth Games, which started July 23.

Among Team Canada’s 50 athletes will be locals who will take part in diving, swimming, rugby 7s, triathlon and lawn bowls.

As we watch the Games unfold and cheer on our athletes, let us remember the dedicated training, hard work and personal sacrifice that each team member has undergone to reach such high international standards of competitive athleticism.

I am sure our local community will join the Vancouver Island Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society, not only in wishing our athletes a safe journey and much success, but also a truly cultural experience as they participate in friendly competition with members of our Commonwealth countries.

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Readers respond: Urban development in North Saanich The numbers game The four North Saanich councillors who have now set our community down a path of urbanization claim they represent the majority of residents. They apparently arrived at that conclusion based on the number of people who spoke at the public hearing on July 14.

Consideration of all the public input leads me to an entirely different conclusion.

While it is true there were slightly more people speaking in favour of the OCP amendment, it is also true that by a show of hands, a large majority supported an OCP review.

I took careful notes, and according to my records, there were 80 speakers: 34 against, 41 in favour and five who were difficult to categorize. It is apparently these numbers on which council based their decision to move forward with urbanization.

All other feedback seems to have been ignored. For the record, 270 people sent correspondence to the CRD regarding this amendment: 263 opposed and seven in support. (Our CRD board representative, Councillor Daly, admitted he hadn’t read them.) Eighty residents wrote letters to council: 75 opposed, five in support. Forty-one presentations were made to the CRD Board: 32 opposed and nine in support.

Some residents made submissions at more than one venue, but that is true for supporters on both sides.

When all feedback is considered, a completely different picture emerges than that painted by the council majority. There were 404 sub-

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missions opposed to the OCP changes and 63 in support.

Therefore, 87 per cent of residents who provided feedback are opposed to these changes.

Could the result of the July 14 public hearing be considered true democracy? Hardly — but it has been clear for a while now that this process was not about genuinely wanting to hear from the citizens.

Bernadette Greene North Saanich

Important number I have no wish to get into a letter to the editor writing competition.

I would just like it to be clear that we did not say “most of whom live in the Western Communities” (PNR letters July 23), that was a generalized phrase used by the editor in the report of the public hearing on July 14 and was not stated by either of the speakers on behalf of the Sidney North Saanich Industrial Group.

The important number for us is the 75 per cent of staff of the SNSIG and also of B.C. Ferries who do not live in Sidney or North Saanich and therefore commute to the Peninsula every day.

I absolutely agree that we should stick to the facts as there is already way to much incorrect information being put out.

Robin Richardson North Saanich

Ignored input Four North Saanich councilors have voted to allow

unprecedented urban development in North Saanich.

They stated they were following the dictates of the majority, that it was just common sense.

The facts are as follows: 80 emails were sent to the municipal hall: 75 requesting a review of the OCP and opposing spot zoning.

Another 272 emails were sent to the CRD: 263 requesting a review of the OCP and opposing spot zoning.

The four councilors completely ignored this public input.

Bert Slater North Saanich

New vision needed I firmly support all seven bylaws which passed third reading on July 14. With the median price of a single family home in North Saanich now breaking $800,000, our community needs housing options at more affordable levels.

Problems of growth and how to handle it, are not unique to North Saanich. Sidney and Central Saanich are also facing challenges. Neither of those communities has the capacity to absorb all this growth on their own.

Sidney is quickly maxing its boundaries and is pushing up against height restrictions by its proximity to the airport. Central Saanich, for its part has done a brilliant job of providing pleasant family neighborhoods built around the village centers of Saanichton and Brentwood Bay. It also has a large core of ALR farmland which provides a significant percentage of the Island’s food.

Central Saanich treasures its farmland at least as much as North Saanich, so build up of its farmland is not an option.

It is time for North Saanich to step up to the plate and do its share, rather than expecting its neighbors to carry the load.

In my opinion, it is hypocritical for North Saanich to happily collect revenues from the airport industries, yet deny housing for its employees.

The areas between the airport and the highway, and along McDonald Park are well suited to higher density neighborhoods and their development will have no impact on other areas.

The oft repeated statements by the antis that this is the beginning of the end is so much fear mongering.

As for the mayor’s statement that this level of growth is unprecedented, I beg to differ. I lived through the boom decade when the areas of Dean Park, Green Park, Cloake Hill, Curteis Point and Lands End were developed.

All the reasons that the ‘no’ side have given for denying these amendments to the OCP are undermined by recurring comments like “I paid good money to buy into this community. If they can’t afford to buy, then we don’t want them here.”

That attitude is called elitism. I have lived here too long to want to see my community disappearing down this narrow minded path.

I strongly believe North Saanich requires new vision and new blood Nancy Eaton North Saanich

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Market to Market

Pocket market springs up in Brentwood “Our main focus is on the home-based artisans and crafters.

By making the table fee affordable with no extra membership fees, we are providing these small enterprises with another venue for promoting and selling their wares in addition to Etsy, EBay and the like,” she said.

Walker also added that the market features a smattering of local organic produce and live music every week.

“We believe our market compliments the other markets on the Peninsula by being different and giving a choice to those who may not be able to attend a Saturday event,” she said.

For more information on the Brentwood Community Market, contact Walker at marketinthepark2014@gmail. com.

This is the third installment in a series covering the variety of summer markets on the Saanich Peninsula

Devon MacKenzie News staff

A new market this summer in Brentwood Bay is starting to take off.

“We are what I like to call a ‘pocket’ market which means we’re a modest size market with a maximum, this year, of 25 merchants on any given Sunday,” explained Brentwood Bay Community Market organizer, Jill Walker.

The market opened earlier this month and is run by a small board of directors and For Goodness Sake Events, she said, adding that it is a non-profit organization.

“Our proceeds from table fees and fundraising will be donated this year to the Victoria chapter of Bicycles for Humanity (B4H),” she said, adding that B4H collects bikes and sends them to various places in Africa providing benefits to its citizens by creating business opportunities, jobtraining for bike repair and opening doors for

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Jill Walker is the organizer behind this year’s new Brentwood Community Market. children to travel to school and people to travel to work.

The market features an array of merchants including some perma-

nent and some drop in.

“About half the market’s merchants are

drop-in which we think is a good thing as it changes some things

up every week and offers something new,” Walker said.

Stay tuned in next Wednesday’s edition of the PNR for a feature on one of the other weekly markets on the Saanich Peninsula. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Markets on the Saanich Peninsula Thursday: What: Sidney Street Market When: Thursday evenings until Aug. 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Beacon Avenue in Sidney Saturday: What: North Saanich Farm Market

When: Saturdays until October from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: St. John’s United Church (10990 West Saanich Rd.) What: Peninsula Country Market When: Saturdays until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Saanich Fairground, 1528 Stelly’s X Rd. Sunday: What: Sidney Summer Market When: Sundays until October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Mary Winspear Centre field, 2243

Beacon Avenue What: Brentwood Bay Community Market When: Sundays until Aug. 24 runs from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Pioneer Park in Brentwood Bay, 1209 Clarke Rd. — Devon MacKenzie

Tanner’s donates book to firefighters Steven Heywood News staff

Tanner’s Books in Sidney is stepping up to donate a volume on the history of the town’s fire department to each of the current serving firefighters.

Cliff McNeill-Smith, owner of Tanner’s Books, said he credits the Sidney Archives crew of Brad Morrison and Gail Pedersen and Harry Nunn for putting together a great history book.

“I’m pleased to be a small part of getting the book to local firefighters,” he said.

The book, They Never Fail to Respond, will be distributed and sold by the firefighters this weekend during the department’s 100th anniversary.

Following that, Tanner’s Books will have the volume on display and for sale at the store in Beacon Avenue.

Morrison added he hopes the book goes over well and their initial press run of 400 sells like hotcakes this weekend.

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Cliff McNeil-Smith owner of Tanner’s Books in Sidney is donating a book on the history of the town’s volunteer fire department to local firefighters on the occaision of it’s 100th anniversary. Receiving an early copy on behalf of the SVFD are Mike Harman (second from right) and Joe Geary. From left, Brad Morrison and Gail Pedersen of the Sidney Archives were part of the team that produced the book.

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Toughen up those lilies

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Ilies! Lilies!

How I love them! And I’m certainly not the only one.

Even in the Bible there is mention of them... “lilies of the field.”

I used to have 10 of them on the deck when we lived on Melissa Street but now I have three, one that has finished flowering and two still magnificent with huge creamy blooms — fragrant, too!

They aren’t too thrilled with all the wind we’ve been experiencing and fearing they might get blown over, I’ve moved them back against the inside wall, hoping they won’t get their heads banged against the stucco.

You all will have seen Easter lilies in pots for sale in the spring but these are just a hint of the varieties and colours available during the year.

Ages ago I tried to transplant (into the garden) a lovely potted white one I had been given for Easter, but it hated the location, the drafty outdoors, the rain and the sunshine, so it up and died. I suppose it had been raised in a comfortable greenhouse, with controlled heat and light and the outdoors were too much for it. I was horrified that I’d caused its untimely death and have never since tried to change a delicate indoor lily into a sturdy outdoor one.

Having moved from Prince George where gardening is a brief and chance-y thing at the best of times, to Sidney where everything grows (well, maybe not Palm trees) presents a completely different point of view. I never did get a ripe tomato from the Prince George garden although I tried every year, whereas here, you may still be picking ripe ones in mid-October.

I have a fine big tomato plant on the balcony bearing half a dozen nice big, fat, green tomatoes (I helped pollination with my trusty make-up brush) which almost certainly will ripen in August.

Silly, I suppose, when they can be had from road-side stands without all this trotting back and forth with pitchers of water and fertilizer, moving plants around to access more

Helen Lang

Over the Garden Fence sunshine, fussing, fussing every day, when I could be relaxing with a good book. But you can take the woman

out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the woman, so I am stuck with this burning desire to plant, nurture, harvest and eat things produced at home.

It’s hopeless to expect a change at this stage, so it’s “Carry on Canada” for me as long as I can move.

It is completely overcast this morning, although so far no rain.

We certainly could use some, everything looks so dry and it would lay the dust, as well as refresh the earth, the trees, shrubs

and flowers and give us the pleasant smell of wet asphalt.

It has been a while since we had rain.

I notice unwatered lawns are turning brown but almost certainly they will greenup again in fall. Grass is fortunately hard to kill.

And just think, when grass isn’t watered it doesn’t grow, so you don’t have to mow!

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s garden columnist for more than 30 years.

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Sixth annual First Nations art show runs through August SIDNEY — The Mary Winspear Centre is hosting the Sixth Annual Invitational First Nations, Inuit and Métis Art Show through the month of August.

The art show has been sponsored this year by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council.

While there have been onetime art exhibitions, this is the first continuous art show that has represented First Nations artists from across Canada.

Alongside the local Coast Salish territories artists, there are also artisans from the Northwest Coast, Métis, Mohawk, Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwa, Navajo, Inuit and Chickasaw Nations.

“The show has grown exponentially over the past three years and is important to the Town of Sidney in building community relations and understanding the spirit of the First Nations cultures,” said Sidney Mayor Larry Cross.

The purpose of the art show is to nurture an appreciation of visual and performing arts within the community and to provide artists with exposure and opportunities to local audiences and to perform or exhibit their work locally, explained Carey Salvador, marketing coordinator for the Winspear Centre.

“This function touches the very roots of the community and the Mary Winspear Centre objectives while also reaching out to bridge gaps and promote understanding within the region,” she said.

Both traditional and emerging lower island artists with First Nations, Métis and Inuit heritage including a wide variety of backgrounds and experience will be featured.

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Debbie Hunt will be one of the many artists who has work featured during the First Nations Art Show.

The First Nations, Inuit and Métis Artist Collective are working together with the Centre to produce a quality art show which promises to include an outstanding collection of work, Salvador said. Over 40 new and returning artists who are expected to show their art, interact with the public and demonstrate their craft.

A few of the artists anticipated to take part include Charles Elliott, Chaz Elliott, Richard Hunt, Doug Lafortune, Maynard Johnny, Charlene George, Debbie Hunt, Mark Henry, Lindsay

Delorande, Sherry Williams and Selena Bondoc.

Stories and music will add to the ambiance of the ever changing show that will feature a diverse range of expressions including carving, weaving, prints, fabric art, drums, rattles, pottery, beading, leather work, painting and jewelry.

The show starts Aug. 8 and runs until Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday (9 p.m. on Thursdays) and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

For more, visit www.marywinspear.ca. — Submitted by Carey Salvador

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Local artists featured at Tulista Gallery this week Andrea Peacock News staff

Three local artists are being featured at the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula Tulista Park Gallery in Sidney until tomorrow afternoon.

Sara Hansen, Kimberly Reynolds and Melanie Willing have all been painting for most of their lives, but this is Hansen and Reynolds’ first art show. It was scary for Hansen to put her work on display because she did not know how it would be received. However, it turned out to be a success.

“It’s a relief to be honest,” she said.

Reynolds said she also found it nervewracking, putting her art on display for the first time.

“But it’s so relaxed here,” she said. “I don’t feel pressure or anything.

Most of Hansen’s paintings are childthemed with bright colours, many with cars and trucks.

“I think it’s important that kids have some sort of appreciation for art too,” said Hansen, who started painting pictures for her kids’ rooms.

She is thankful to be able to paint after

having brain surgery four years ago.

“I didn’t know if I could paint again . . . but I didn’t want that part of my life to disappear.”

Hansen said she finds painting to be therapeutic for her. Willing also uses painting as a tool to calm down and relax. After her two kids go to sleep at night, she often pulls out her painting supplies and paints.

“I find it meditative,” said Willing. “It’s always there for my sanity; it helps me calm down.”

When she is working on a detailed painting, Willing said it requires so much concentration that she is able to forget about anything else going on in her life.

Unlike Hansen and Reynolds, Willing has done several art shows before this one. She had a painting in the Sidney Fine Arts Show three years ago, she was in the Sooke Fine Arts Show three times and she also had a solo show in Metchosin. Many of her paintings are inspired by Metchosin.

Hansen, Reynolds and Willing are hoping to do another show together in Sidney next year. Their current show is on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thursday, July 31.

Admission to the show is free.

Saying thank you for 100 years of service Devon MacKenzie News staff

Sidney Town Councillor Kenny Podmore is asking the public to show their gratitude for local firefighters this weekend during anniversary celebrations.

In honour of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary, a parade will take place this Saturday, Aug. at 11 a.m. on Beacon Avenue.

“This is a very special event for our fire department and an anniversary which all Sidney residents can be proud of. One hundred years is a big deal!

“I would encourage people to come out for the parade to show our fire department how much we appreciate what they do for us,” said Podmore, adding he would like to see parade attendees bring a sign they can hold.

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Kenny Podmore is encouraging people to bring thank you signs to the Sidney Fire Department’s 100th anniversary parade this weekend. thing bigger,” he said.

Podmore also noted that the Town of Sidney has already posted pre-designed sign on their website (www.sidney.ca) and on the Sidney Fire Department’s 100th anniversary website (www.sidneyfire100year.

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“This is a very special event for our fire department and an anniversary which all Sidney residents can be proud of.” reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

Muse Winery (11195 Chalet Road) in North Saanich until Aug. 17. Join the Players for this theatre experience. Evening performances run Saturdays on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances run Sundays on Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. For the evening performances Bistro Muse will offer a Harvest Table buffet (reservations required.) Tickets for all performances are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling 250-656-2552. For more visit thepeninsulaplayers.ca or musewinery.ca.

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hen there’s trouble on the water around the Saanich Peninsula, there are volunteers waiting to spring into action to help their

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As the weather gets warm and days are bright and sunny, more and more people head out on their boats to revel in one of the region’s largest recreational activities. And with 10 marinas from Sidney to North Saanich on the east side of the Peninsula, there could be a lot of vessels on the ocean at any given time. With that many, there are bound to be some conflicts or even an accident or two.

That’s where members of the Saanich Marine Rescue Society come in.

These dedicated volunteers operate the vessel Jack Simpson out of the Canoe Cove Marina 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“For the boater out there in distress,” says volunteer coxswain Tim Sanderson, “there’s no cost.”

Sanderson and Andrew Abel joined crew chief Bill Chapeskie in starting a week-long evening shift last Thursday night. They met at the unit’s ready room at Canoe Cove to get the boat and their equipment ready for the job. On each shift, day or night, a crew is on call. Many have regular jobs and all must be able to respond quickly in an emergency.

Chapeskie said once a call comes in, the standard response time is 15 minutes.

Non-emergency calls will generally take longer, depending on the nature of the incident.

“Call-wise, we do just about everything,” said Chapeskie.

Everything includes assisting people with a tow when their motor goes down or something else breaks, to actual search and rescue emergencies.

“In a code three (emergency), 15 minutes to being on the water is the standard and minimum requirement for those calls,” Chapeskie said. “And call-wise,

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Saanich Marine Rescue we’ve seen it all at one time or another.”

This summer has been particularly busy, he continued, as the weather has been very warm for long periods of time.

He also said he thinks the economy must be doing a bit better than in recent years, which could also account for more boat owners being on the water.

All of this makes for a busy season.

The unit, Station 36 (Sidney) has already responded to many calls, the most recent of which was a collision between two boats on the evening of Sidney’s Canada Day fireworks. In that incident, said Chapeskie, two children were thrown from one vessel into the water.

Their dad jumped in to save them and it was only after he succeeded that he discovered serious back injuries.

Later, a boat was discovered plying local waters without a skipper. A rescue operation was in the early stages when members of the volunteer crew on duty managed to track down the owner, who has failed to tie it securely before falling asleep.

Being able to respond to these and other kinds of calls requires a lot of training. When someone joins their local Marine Rescue Society (there are others in the region, including Brentwood Bay, Oak Bay, Victoria and Esquimalt), Chapeskie said they are given instruction in everything. That includes how to operate the boat, radio and communications procedures, first aid, navigation and much more.

“This work requires specialized courses,” said Chapeskie.

He noted there’s even a simulator available to search and rescue crews. It’s a vessel simulator and while located on land, its hydraulics and screens give users the sensation of being on the water.

“It gives our crews instruction into any situation, like when fog rolls in. You’re practicing for the real thing. Of course, we do that in real life as well.”

The training, Chapeskie said, helps each crew prepare a plan on how to respond in any given circumstance. This ensures the volunteers themselves are

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Station 36 (Sidney) crew chief Bill Chapeskie looks at the information on a GPS and radar display console. safe when they go into an emergency call.

Training also involves other agencies, from the RCMP and military search and rescue, to B.C. Ferries and other private operators. Regular inter-agency training days are held to ensure the volunteers and professionals are familiar with each other and know how to work together in large emergencies.

For volunteers with Sidney Marine Rescue Society, it can be a big commitment. And rewarding, said the crew of the

SMRS Fast Facts • Station 36 was formed in 1979; its first unit leader was Jack Simpson.

• The Saanich Marine Rescue Society was formed in 1985; that year they purchased their current Zodiac, named the Jack Simpson.

• The Saanich Marine Rescue Society is part of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue. It operates from the Peninsula to Salt Spring Island, San Juan Island and south to Gordon Head.

Jack Simpson. Where else better, added Chapeskie, can you be on a hot, sunny day than on a boat on the water?

Currently, the Sidney station has only around 24 volunteers. For a unit that monitors marine incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, that can get demanding. That’s why the unit is always looking for new people who are willing to make the commitment. A typical crew, at full capacity is five or six members. These days, they have to man the boat with a minimum of three people at night and tow during the day.

Volunteers must also be willing to help out with ongoing fundraising. Chapeskie noted the unit is funded mostly by individual or corporate donations, as well as through government grants they apply for each year. Donations have ensured the crews stay afloat and have the necessary gear to help people on the water.

To learn more, or to volunteer, visit www.marinerescue.org or send an email to info@marinerescue.org. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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“I had built this jump, and the day we were shooting it was wet.

Before I hit the lip, the bike bogged down but I went for it anyway and as soon as I left the jump I knew it wasn’t right,” he explained.

As he came down, Morrison fractured his left scaphoid (situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist) and severely bruised his right lunate bone (situated between the scaphoid bone and triquetral bones).

“At one point I had casts on both hands which was just awful,” he laughed.

“Thankfully my plastic surgeon was so great and she made sure I was totally on the right track with my recovery,” he said.

It was a total of three months that Morrison spent off his bike. His last cast was removed June 26. That amount of time, he said, was hard to swallow as it was in the midst of training season for the summer downhill competitions.

Morrison was accepted to Victoria’s Canadian Sport School at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence (PISE) last spring and started training in September of last year.

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“Even though I kept up my training at PISE on my lower body, it was really hard not being outside on the bike.

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behind and I’ve missed a ton of training and a couple of the races, I’m still planning to compete in the remaining B.C. Cup races and the Canadian Open Downhill at Crankworx in Whistler in the first week of August,” he explained.

Morrison’s mother, Monica, said his story is a positive one for others in the downhill mountain biking world.

“Injuries happen, and stories like Dillon’s

can encourage others to keep positive and strong and follow their dreams,” she said.

Morrison will return in September to Parkland Secondary and PISE and plans to continue his training and get in a full season next year.

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The Victoria Red Eagles have been getting ready to host the 2014 provincials.

Mosquito A provincials this weekend Victoria Red Eagles host tourney in North Saanich Steven Heywood News staff

North Saanich’s Rotary Park is hosting the 2014 Mosquito A baseball provincials Aug. 1 to 3.

Host team, the Victoria Red Eagles, will welcome nine other squads from around B.C. for the threeday event. Mosquito A players are age nine or 10.

Tournament organizer Colin Gardiner says he’s expecting close to 500 people at the tournament.

“The top teams from around the province are going to be here,” he said. “It’s two days of round robin play with finals on the last day.”

Opening ceremonies are Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Field 3 at Rotary Park (located near the Victoria International Airport). Gardiner said teams will parade onto the field for introductions, followed by the national anthem and the first pitch.

Immediately after will be the skills competition.

Round robin action starts Friday morning on Fields 1 and 3 and continues Saturday. The top four teams in two pools advance to Sunday’s semifinals. The final game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. that day.

Throughout the tournament, Gardiner said there will be a fun zone set up for families, where they can relax and play games. The Rotary Park concession will be open as well.

This will be the third time the provincials have come to North Saanich, Gardiner said, but the first time for Mosquito A baseball.

For more event details, visit www.doubleplay.ca for event information and details about the team, which includes players from the Peninsula and Greater Victoria.

Saving your best until the last would serve as a motto for the three young Peninsula Track athletes at the recent B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.

Given that as 13 year olds (technically 14 year olds since B.C. Athletics counts ages as of Dec. 31) they were surrendering two years in development compared with most of their competitors.

Ben Sammonds, Finn Battersby and Brennan Hopkins did not expect to medal at the Games but they all came away with personal bests in their events.

Sammonds achieved not just one but five personal bests in his demanding one-day Pentathlon event.

Chopping half a second off his previous 100m Hurdles time with a 15.74s for second place set the tone for the day.

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Ben Sammonds at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. his longest Long Jump (5.00m) and a seven second improvement in the 1000m (3:15.82).

His weekend total of 2,264 points would secure fifth place overall and was more than

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North Saanich’s Bazuik wins Cowichan Open DUNCAN — Penny Bazuik won the battle for the low gross championship of the Ladies’ Cowichan Open recently.

Bazuik of North Saanich and Lenore Davis finished tied at 80 after the regulation 18 holes at the Cowichan Golf

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The players went to a playoff hole and that decided the tournament title in Bazuik’s favour.

Tied for third behind the pair was Colleen Wheatley of Arbutus Ridge and Georgina Hermans of Cordova

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eighth and Carin Gallie and Audrey Dowd both checked in at 90 to share ninth.

In low net, Cowichan player Mandy McKelvie emerged on top with a 68.

Tina Pace, Berte Marr and Jacquie Watson all shared second billing with 70s and a 71 gave Ellen Lyon of Cowichan fifth place.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - PENINSULA

2001-1A Gordon Reimier #140 - 45617 Lewis Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. 2001-4A John Swietalski 5090 West Saanich Road, Victoria, B.C.

3043-A Beverly Vipond PO Box 39010 3695 W10TH Avenue Vancouver, B.C. 3060 Farell Laszynskyj 414 Creed Road, Victoria, B.C. A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs.

August 7, 2014. Viewing 2:00PM - 4:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

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A217 Kindra Turley 611-3185 Tillicum Road, Victoria, B.C. A218 Morgan Gibson 2622 Prior Street, Victoria, B.C. A233 Cory Moore 1035 Pendergast Street, Victoria, B.C. Aa4076b Robert Kazmiruk 1215 Queens Avenue, Victoria, B.C. A sale will take place at the Storage location on Thurs.

August 7, 2014. Viewing 10:00PM - 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 4:30PM. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each unit.

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 1978 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1Q87L8L620134 Owner C. Butt 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4BL11E85C274431 Owner T. Reynolds 2007 BWM 3 Series WBAWC33577PD07421 Owner M. Alattas 1987 YAMAHA JYA1YA004HA000362 Owner D. Williams Will be sold on August 6, 2014. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

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Can earn $100,000 + per year.

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VOLUNTEERS

LEGAL SERVICES

NEED2 IS actively recruiting volunteers to support youth online through its evening Chat sessions. Next training group will begin in October 2014 and takes place over a two-month period, after which new volunteers are asked to commit to one three-hour shift per week for 12 consecutive months.

Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THRESHOLD HOUSING Society seeking board members. boardchair@thresholdhousing.ca

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PERSONAL SERVICES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage.

I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

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

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOLISTIC HEALTH

UNDER $200

EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career!

Contact us today at www.canscribe.com or call 1.800.466.1535 or by email: info@canscribe.com.

TragerŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae Bilash

SMALL DRAFTING Table- 6 drawers, $110. 4 winter pike tires, Hankook, 185/65R14, $225, used 1 season.

(250)654-0887.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt.

250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PARTS/SERVICE Advisor excellent organization skills & good work ethics, attention to detail manditory, must be mechanically inclined. Customer relation skills necessary.

Resume to CountrySide RV 4831 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan or email bestrvdeals@telus.net

PIERCY RESPITE Hotel needs a volunteer to assist senior respite guests participate in activities under the direction of the Recreation Therapist on either Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

FREE ITEMS FREE: OLYMPUS iS-1000, working order just needs battery. Call (250)544-4805.

FREE: SMALL DVD player with remote, working condition. Call (250)544-4805.

FRIENDLY FRANK

CORD-LESS EWBANK carpet cleaner w/full bottle of cleaner, $40. (250)656-1238.

NEW LADIES Istoner gloves, 1 size, lined, green. Cost $35.

Asking $15. 250-383-5390.

TRADES, TECHNICAL CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required.

Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

2 BALCONY new chairs w/seat covers $20. Fishing rod, tackle $30. 250-388-6725.

SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately.

Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

BRIDGES FOR Women is looking for one or two energetic, organized, professional, and engaging women to lead its silent auction team for its International Women’s Day luncheon. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

OVAL METAL glass patio table w/umbrella and chairs, $70 obo. Call (250)385-3400.

Sandals made from tire tread, $10. Workboots,$50.Bodybuild set, $10. (778)265-1615.

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

TOASTER OVEN, like new, $20. Call (250)380-9596.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ELECTRIC SCOOTER- complete, good condition. $500.

(778)426-1893 HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants, until July 31. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income?

Avoid Prosecution and Penalties.

Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

AUTO FINANCING

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

WANTED- DRESS up clothing for make believe for my grand child. Call (250)652-4855.

COLWOOD- LRG 3 bdrm apt, 1300sq ft, new reno. $1350 inclds satellite, water, garbage. Pets ? Available September 1. (250)478-7062.

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

OFFICE CORNER computer desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 72”x60”x24”, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Jim at 250656-1151, ext.126.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

WANTED - Full time working Couple seeks a quiet place to live in Central Saanich. Carriage house, Cottage, or Suite.

We are very clean, quiet, reliable non smokers and able to help in many ways. Min 750 sq.ft. Outdoor space to grow vegetables and storage for bikes is preferred. Our dog is a medium sized black lab and is also very well behaved, quiet and friendly. Great Ref’s.

Looking to rent long term, $1000 inclusive. 250-466-0468

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services SIDNEY- 1 bdrm condo “The Landmark”, overlooking marina, 28’ balcony, recently reno’d, walk-in shower, in suite W/D, locker, secure under grd prking. NS/NP. $1050+ utils.

Refs req’d. (250)656-9272.

(9am-8pm).

Walk-In Denture Clinic WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW! Home & Hospital Visits Happiness is

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

a beautiful smile!

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

(250) 595-1665

3581 Shelbourne Street www.walk-indentureclinic.ca

SUITES, LOWER

fil here please

COME ON IN FOR YOUR

BRENTWOOD BAY. 1-Bdrm suite ground level, private entrance.

D/W & laundry. $700./mo. + utils. Ref’s required. (250)652-1725.

FREE CONSULTATION!

GLANFORD: 2 bdrm, $900/mo utils incld’d. N/P. Avail. Aug. 1. (250)479-9310.

Local news.

Local shopping.

Your local paper.

SUITES, UPPER MAYFAIR- 3 bdrms, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Avail. now. Call (250)479-4112.

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1996 27.5’ Class C Ultrasport motor home. 107,000 km. New microwave & Fantastic fan.

Walk around queen bed, clean, good shape. $15,000.

Call (250)385-4112.

Conrad De Palma Denturist

CARS

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

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ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

WINDOW CLEANING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

I DO garden clean-ups, weeding, hauling etc $25/hr Please call Dave today 250-656-7045

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

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

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs.

20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER with 32 years exp in renovations, new construction+ all repairs. . Frank, 250-812-6199. mtnewtonconst@shaw.ca McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CONCRETE & PLACING BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

BIG BEAR Handyman.

Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATING, Grading, ditching, stumps, hauling, demolition, hoe ram. (250)514-8553.

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

Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

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

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

GARDENING

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

Call 250-361-6164.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Landscaping and bed design.

River rock or patio stones.

Blackberry/Ivy removal. Yard clean-up. Ref’s avail. 25 yr exp 250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build.

BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

GARBAGE, DEMOLITION, compost, attics & basements.

Refuse Sam. (250)216-5865.

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

CONTRACTORS MASTER CARPENTER does restorations, renovations, sun decks, fences. Good rates, work guaranteed. No job too small. Ward (250)881-0296.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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

(250)889-5794.

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

250-882-3129; AURICLE Luscious lawns happy hedgesgrand gardens. Sprinkler design & repair.

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

LANDSCAPING ANDREW’S GARDENING. 20+ years exp. Mowing, weeding, clearing, woodwork, rockwork & planting. Insured. Call (778)967-1246.

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

Replace, Rebuild, Renew!

“Quality is our Guarantee”.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 DALE’S Painting Save Money! Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates.

References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work! ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp.

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

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

MOVING & STORAGE

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house.

Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

Your Community

Classifieds can take you places!

PLUMBING

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

PRESSURE WASHING

WINDOW CLEANING ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter & window cleaning. Power washing. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

Call us today

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PHARMASAVE BRENTWOOD BAY Fay’s Dry Cleaning Brentwood Barbershop And

The Salvation Army Thrift Store BBQ Fundraiser for Rowan Loran Friday August 01, 2014 11am- 2pm Rowan has Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, a rare x-linked genetic bleeding disorder. He will be getting a bone marrow transplant his summer.

Special Thanks to: Breadstuffs Bakery Carnivore Meats & More Fairway Market

Locally Owned & Operated!

7181 West Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay • 250-652-1235 Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Closed Sundays & Holidays