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Friday, February 13, 2015
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Chris Terleski and twins Tidal, left, and Asher, 4, were bouncing with excitement to explore the Lego displays at the Sidney Pier Hotel over Family Day weekend. For more photos from Sidney’s annual Family Day weekend, see page 15.
North Saanich student wins $5,000 for Habitat Ella Baird one of six runners-up from over 7,000 entries in national writing contest
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Thanks to one North Saanich student’s interpretation of the meaning of home, Habitat for Humanity Victoria will be receiving a $5,000 donation. Ella Baird, with her Grade 4 class
at Kelset Elementary, entered Genworth Canada’s annual national writing contest, geared to raising awareness and funds for Habitat for Humanity chapters across the country. “I was speechless,” said Ella of the moment she found out she’d won. “It was probably the most
surprising thing that’s happened to me in my life. It’s amazing.” Ella’s piece was chosen as one of six runners-up from more than 7,000 entries from all over Canada. Her entry won her an iPod, a pizza party for her class and a $5,000 grant to donate to Habitat for Humanity, which she chose to
give to a project in North Saanich. “It feels really good, because I know I’m going to be able to help someone out there,” she said. Ella’s always been focused on helping other people, said her mom Jolene. “We’re all so proud of our beautiful girl. She has been an extremely
patient, smart, beautiful soul of a human being her whole life,” said Jolene. “Always kind, always helpful. I remember the night, her sitting down and writing her little heart out.” Please see: Meaning of home, page 5