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Christine van ReeuwykNews staff

During the 13 most critical seconds of a competition, Jacob Dorion doesn’t think.

The speed-climbing Oak Bay teen lets training take over.

“You don’t think about where you’re putting your hands and your feet. You have to know where you’re going,” the 16-year-old explains. “You’re not thinking. You’ve already thought

about it. You know what you’re going to do.”

His best time for flying up a 15-metre race wall is 12.67 seconds and 7.46s for the 10-metre. Times good enough to snag a spot on the Canadian National Youth Climbing Team.

“There’s something about speed climbing. It’s dynamic. It’s like a 100-metre sprint except with your whole body,” he says.

“It combines that hyper-athletic gymnastics with a head game. It’s almost like a puzzle.”

Like many young climbers on the South Island, he trains with The Boulders team at Stelly’s secondary in Central Saanich. Only about 18 months into competitive climbing, his roots run deeper. Dorion started as a lad clambering along with his dad, an avid climber. In search of a sport to really throw himself into, he opted to give climbing a shot. Now a speed specialist, he doesn’t get home most days until around 8 p.m. He trains at the climbing wall five days a week and hits the gym the other two. Weighted pull ups are a favourite (nudge and wink) of the “torture exercises.”

Oak Bay teen makes a speedy climb to Canadian national team

Reach for the top

Jacob Dorion climbs along the sea wall near Oak Bay marina. The 16-year old rock climber specializes in speed but enjoys lead climbing as well. Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

“It combines that hyper-athletic gymnastics with a head game. It’s almost like a puzzle.”

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Like the lucky leprechaun leading the three-kilometre Mad Hatter’s Fun Run, the prize table is a much-loved tradition.

Leadership students of St. Patrick’s elementary swarmed Estevan and Oak Bay villages in search of top prizes to pick from the table after the fun run this weekend, said teacher Samantha Butler.

Approaching businesses builds on the kids’ public speaking skills, while they gather intriguing items for the table.

“It’s amazing what the kids get,” she says, recounting the year the kids

clamoured to get a little statue donated by an antique store.

St. Patrick’s has organized the race for a few years now, and they continue the other tradition of giving funds raised back to the Every Step Counts program through Victoria Cool Aid Society.

They also collect donated personal items.

“So your entry fee would be $5 and a toothbrush. We also collect

any personal care items like toothpaste, soap and socks,” Butler says. “Victoria Cool Aid Society makes sure the items get to where they’re needed.”

A varying 50 to 100 people of all ages and abilities do the three-kilometre run each year during the Oak Bay Tea

Party. “It follows the parade route right

before the parade and everyone’s there waiting for the parade and it’s very exciting,” she says.

The run starts at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Windsor Park and follows the parade route. Parents with strollers and babies are encouraged to participate.

Pick up your entry form at Frontrunners, many Oak Bay stores and the school.

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Lucky leprechaun leads runners

Photo contributed

Leadership students of St. Patrick’s elementary, one of them wearing the lucky leprechaun costume, will lead the Mad Hatter’s Fun Run this weekend, gathering funds for the Victoria Cool Aid Society.

Parade route run offers early excitement at Oak Bay Tea Party

“Victoria Cool Aid Society makes sure the items get to where they’re needed.”

- Samantha Butler

Send us your Tea Party photosAre you running with the Mad Hatter or marching in the parade? Driving a

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A cycling accident put Oak Bay police’s new chief constable Andy Brinton off work for a while.

“He had a very serious accident that put him out of service,” said Mayor Nils Jensen. “He’s expected to be off recuperating.”

The avid cyclist broke a leg while out mountain biking the back trails.

“We’re in good shape here (at Oak Bay Police). He makes contact every day,” said Const. Rick Anthony, community liaison officer. “It’s no different than if he were on holidays for a few weeks.

“And he was wearing a helmet.” [email protected]

Broken leg sidelines Oak Bay’s top cop

Soccer girls kick to third place finishChristine van ReeuwykNews staff

Oak Bay’s senior girls soccer team finished third in B.C.

“I’m ecstatic with third,” said coach Brent Garraway. “It’s a good accomplishment for the girls.”

They lost to Delta in the semi final and defeated Panorama Ridge in the bronze medal game.

Holly Goodacre continued her top-scorer ways with five goals over the tournament. Teammate Caroline Crossley missed the bronze medal game to compete at track and field provincials.

“I definitely wouldn’t be able to do what some of the girls were able to do,” Carraway said, clearly impressed with the players who participated in both provincial competitions held on the same weekend.

With only four returning starters this season, it took some serious teamwork to get to that point. Much of the dedication came from an off-field goal, to raise $10,000 for cancer research.

The team is still tallying the total but fear they may come up shy of that target.

To donate to their cause go to donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/OakBaysrgirlssoccer.

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Last week, I was off duty and walking through one of our beautiful Oak Bay neighborhoods when suddenly the peace and quiet was interrupted by the wailing sirens of police cars on their way to an emergency call.

Of course being a police officer, I wonder what’s going on, where the problem is and hope the attending officers get there safely and are able to help whoever called for assistance.

What I saw as the cars appeared one by one and only seconds apart, was quite troubling. None of the cars that the police vehicles came up behind made any effort to move to the right or yield by any means to an obvious emergency vehicle going Code 3 (lights and sirens).

I could understand it if only the emergency lights were on but the standard siren on the

police cars usually produces 110 to 120 decibels and that should be more than adequate warning. The emergency lights on police vehicles have vastly improved over the past 20 years and now

with high-intensity, multi-strobes and flashing wig-wag headlights, there is no excuse for not seeing a police car coming – if you’re paying attention. If you do see a police vehicle coming up from behind you with all the emergency equipment on, you can be sure it’s for a good reason.

Section 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act states: “On the immediate

approach of an emergency vehicle giving an audible signal by a bell, siren or exhaust whistle, and showing a visible flashing red light, except when otherwise directed by a peace officer, a driver must yield the right of way, and immediately

drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the nearest edge or curb of the roadway, clear of an intersection, and stop and remain in that position until the emergency vehicle has passed.”

If you have heard an approaching emergency vehicle and have done the right thing and pulled over or yielded the right of way to them, please remember once it has passed you, to check to see if it’s safe to proceed. Many times one police car or ambulance will be followed by a second one also going Code 3.

Remember that the police car, ambulance or fire truck you yield to could be going to assist someone you know and care about.

Knowing your surroundings and what’s going on around you at all times while you are driving is crucial.

Const. Rick Anthony is Community Liaison Officer with the Oak Bay Police Department.

Make way for emergencies

New OCP may be a developer’s dream

The new Official Community Plan (OCP) draft reads like a developer’s wish list with all the expansion propaganda clichés included.

Given council’s reckless densification proposals, they need to explain how they think they will protect existing residents’ privacy, views and sunlight from these over-developments. They must also explain how their excessive densification plans will maintain Oak Bay’s character. I don’t believe residents understand exactly what zoning policies of this magnitude will mean, what the real impacts will be, and how this will affect everyone.

This OCP development document will open the floodgates to ad hoc, unplanned development and there will be no way to control it – or our growth as a community. The one per cent annual growth figure is particularly deceitful and deliberately misleading. How, for instance, would you restrict the number of applications for duplexes or laneway housing? How would you limit the number of large houses being divided into apartments? Would council tell some owners they can develop and exclude others? The same negative impacts on neighbours by allowing monster houses will occur – only in much larger proportions.

Additionally, no more amenities will be provided to serve the new population – instead new and existing residents will pay increased user fees to contain use of the existing facilities. As we know, basement suites do not pay their way and there is no way, given Oak Bay’s budget and staffing limits, to enforce regulation. If there were, every municipality would do so. Throw in the illegal laneway housing, triplexes, 300 square foot units, etc. and taxes will have to be raised accordingly.

Council’s next step will be to hurriedly change our zoning bylaw to reflect these OCP extensive densification objectives – opening Oak Bay up to rapid marketing of inappropriate, unwanted change. These development initiatives will significantly increase traffic, parked cars, commuters, illegal suites and other structures, noise, service cuts and also substantially increase taxes. All other communities that have introduced these OCP development objectives have experienced these impacts. It has been proven time and time again this type of densification does not lead to prosperity, instead it increases municipal budgets and lowers living standards.

Anthony MearsOak Bay

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The cornerstone fulfills its role so well it is immoveable.

There for 100 years, the congregation at Oak Bay United considered removing it to access a time capsule planted there when it was placed a century ago. It seems, however, integral to the structure and costly to remove.

“They could find no evidence of a time capsule in there,” added Ken Adsett, co-ordinator of the centennial celebrations. Aside from the cost, the only reference found in their archives indicates the capsule could be anywhere along the corner pillar.

But they’ll still hold a party to celebrate the centennial of placing that cornerstone.

“Well have the normal service in the morning 10 to 11, then move outside under the Dogwood trees,” he said.

“We’ll have a look at the cornerstone, rededicate it, then move down into the back garden for a barbecue,” Adsett said. “Maybe we’ll make our own little capsule and stash it away somewhere.”

They’ll set a “modern record” during services that day welcoming 16 new members to the church.

“Some are coming from other parts of the country and others joining for the first time,” Adsett said.

A number of community leaders and Masons, who were integral in the build a century ago, are expected to attend the June 8 event at Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell [email protected]

Oak Bay United Church marks 100 years with a party

Centennial celebration

Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Ken Adsett, co-ordinator of the Centennial Celebrations at Oak Bay United Church hopes people will come out to celebrate 100 years of the cornerstone being set into place.

Did you know?The Centennial Celebrations team has several events planned to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Church.

n June 7: the church will participate in the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade.

n June 8: A special service and re-enactment of the laying of the 1914 Cornerstone takes place. (Dress up in 1914 fashions.)

n July 6: Oak Bay United Church will join other Victoria Presbytery Churches in the Pride Parade, bearing witness to Christ’s extravagant welcome. Meet at the fountain in Centennial Square at 11:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join for the march to MacDonald Park, or just come by to cheer.


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Victoria’s version of the Amazing Race is taking place on June 8 with hundreds of local businesses participating.

The UrbaCity Challenge is an urban adventure race and fundraiser for The Prostate Centre, and this year the course was designed by an Oak Bay native.

Jonathan Willcocks of Vancouver’s Pinnacle Pursuits is thrilled to be at the helm as the “mastermind” behind the event.

“I don’t want to give away too many specifics, but we have so many unbelievable draw prizes … the more people pledge, the higher level of draw prize they’re eligible for,” he said.

Hosted by Maximus Canada since 2010, UrbaCity is marketed as a strategic adventure race that begins at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre and winds its way through downtown to various challenge stations.

Teams of two and four are encouraged to raise minimum pledges to compete, while corporate team categories add to the playful competition.

“There are so many ways to strategize – it makes it super-fun,” Willcocks said.

Teams can choose from brain, brawn or ultra racer categories, while corporate teams can register to face-off against one another.

This year’s race also has a social media component, with pre-race questions being posted on their Facebook page. Willcocks is even taking part personally, posting photos of himself in a variety of Victoria locations.

“It’s kind of a Where’s Waldo, except it’s Where’s Jono?” he said. “The first one to respond gets access to a challenge before the race,” he said.

Contributions last year helped raise $15,000 for Victoria’s Prostate Centre. “This year, we have already achieved

that and doubling,” said Willcocks. “Similar to last year, sponsorships are available at a variety of levels. Each donor level provides an opportunity for your company to contribute, while acquiring extensive exposure and even a chance to involve your employees in a meaningful social cause.”

‘Jono’ as most people still know and remember him, graduated from Oak Bay High as the student council president in 1989. He now lives in Vancouver, but loves being back regularly to share his passion for teamwork, leadership and adventure. UrbaCity is one of many events and projects he still returns to the area regularly.

After graduation, Willcocks spent six years at UVic where he ran the Outdoors Club growing it from 38 members to

450 in three years. Following UVic, he became a wilderness boot camp instructor and life skills counsellor for young offenders before he started Pinnacle Pursuits.

“Having the adventure mind set for life is key. It’s all about embracing unique experiences together that challenge us take a leap of faith, stretch out of our everyday comfort zones, inspires us

to connect with each other in new ways and help make the world a better place. Personally I think this is what life is all about,” he says.

Team’s can register for the UrbaCity Challenge until midnight on June 7. For more information, go to urbacitychallenge.ca or pinnaclepursuits.com.

- with files from Dan [email protected]

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Oak Bay High grad Jonathan Willcocks of Vancouver’s Pinnacle Pursuits is thrilled to be at the helm of Sunday’s UrbaCity Challenge race.

“Having the adventure mind set for life is key. It’s all about embracing unique experiences.”- Jonathan Willcocks

UrbaCity Challenge race set to break fundraising goal

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Popular com-munity garage sale Garagellennium is open to all Oak Bay residents and community groups and takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 14.

Participants are encouraged to donate proceeds to charity.

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“He’s very passionate about climbing and he works very hard,” said Kimanda Jarzebiak, chair of the not-for-profit society that runs the Boulders.

At the recent national championships in Montreal, all 12 of the Boulders’ speed athletes earned places in the finals; 10 took home medals. While Dorion finished fourth,

it was only by three-hundredths of a second and a personal best.

As a member of the national team, Dorion plans to attend training camp in Canmore, Alta. the first week of July and has invites to attend World Cup competition on the Pacific Island of New Caledonia and the Pan Am Games in Mexico in November.

“Climbing has one of the best communities, … I feel close to people all over the country,”

he says. “I’ve trained with some of the best climbers in the world.”

Just last week Dorion’s coach Libor Hroza, who hopes to challenge the 15-metre wall world record, flew up the Boulders’ speed wall in six seconds. It wasn’t official or documented, but impressive enough with just his climbers watching. Boulders boasts the highest number of speed climbers on the national team.

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to train with people who can push me like that,” Dorion says. [email protected]

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Allot of plottingSusan Hawkins, left, and Frank Jackson enjoy a little downtime in the Oak Bay Community Garden. The District of Oak Bay currently has 26 allotment garden plots next to Bowker Creek on Monteith Street, to find out more about these plots call the District at 250-592-7275.

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Laura LavinNews staff

Victoria’s version of the Amazing Race is taking place on June 8 with hundreds of local businesses participating.

The UrbaCity Challenge is an urban adventure race and fundraiser for The Prostate Centre, and this year the course was designed by an Oak Bay native.

Jonathan Willcocks of Vancouver’s Pinnacle Pursuits is thrilled to be at the helm as the “mastermind” behind the event.

“I don’t want to give away too many specifics, but we have so many unbelievable draw prizes … the more people pledge, the higher level of draw prize they’re eligible for,” he said.

Hosted by Maximus Canada since 2010, UrbaCity is marketed as a strategic adventure race that begins at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre and winds its way through downtown to various challenge stations.

Teams of two and four are encouraged to raise minimum pledges to compete, while corporate team categories add to the playful competition.

“There are so many ways to strategize – it makes it super-fun,” Willcocks said.

Teams can choose from brain, brawn or ultra racer categories, while corporate teams can register to face-off against one another.

This year’s race also has a social media component, with pre-race questions being posted on their Facebook page. Willcocks is even taking part personally, posting photos of himself in a variety of Victoria locations.

“It’s kind of a Where’s Waldo, except it’s Where’s Jono?” he said. “The first one to respond gets access to a challenge before the race,” he said.

Contributions last year helped raise $15,000 for Victoria’s Prostate Centre. “This year, we have already achieved

that and doubling,” said Willcocks. “Similar to last year, sponsorships are available at a variety of levels. Each donor level provides an opportunity for your company to contribute, while acquiring extensive exposure and even a chance to involve your employees in a meaningful social cause.”

‘Jono’ as most people still know and remember him, graduated from Oak Bay High as the student council president in 1989. He now lives in Vancouver, but loves being back regularly to share his passion for teamwork, leadership and adventure. UrbaCity is one of many events and projects he still returns to the area regularly.

After graduation, Willcocks spent six years at UVic where he ran the Outdoors Club growing it from 38 members to

450 in three years. Following UVic, he became a wilderness boot camp instructor and life skills counsellor for young offenders before he started Pinnacle Pursuits.

“Having the adventure mind set for life is key. It’s all about embracing unique experiences together that challenge us take a leap of faith, stretch out of our everyday comfort zones, inspires us

to connect with each other in new ways and help make the world a better place. Personally I think this is what life is all about,” he says.

Team’s can register for the UrbaCity Challenge until midnight on June 7. For more information, go to urbacitychallenge.ca or pinnaclepursuits.com.

- with files from Dan [email protected]

Challenge accepted

Photo contributed

Oak Bay High grad Jonathan Willcocks of Vancouver’s Pinnacle Pursuits is thrilled to be at the helm of Sunday’s UrbaCity Challenge race.

“Having the adventure mind set for life is key. It’s all about embracing unique experiences.”- Jonathan Willcocks

UrbaCity Challenge race set to break fundraising goal

The ultimate garage sale

Popular com-munity garage sale Garagellennium is open to all Oak Bay residents and community groups and takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 14.

Participants are encouraged to donate proceeds to charity.

To participate, visit oakbaygarag-esale.com before June 8. Neighbours interested in hav-ing group sales can register by submitting a single address.


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How far would you travel for a home cooked meal?

Munich, Germany – There’s no shortage of places to chow down here in Bavaria but that’s not really what I had in mind. Sometimes you just hanker for some good ol’ fashioned home

cooking and the desire makes distance no object.According to Google Maps, the drive to some tasty yet simple food fare will take approximately six hours and five minutes, and is about 684 kilometres. One way. That’s not including the approximately 8,300 kms travelled to get to Munich, Germany.The destination: Budapest, Hungary, where I’ll have one night to spend with my grandparents – grandma Ilona and grandpa Pál Lencsés.I’ve got the use of a bright red 2015 Audi A3 and a full tank of gas, so why not? Considering I’ll be there less than 24 hours, words like “ambitious” or “motivated” or even “crazy” might de-scribe my reasoning. But heck, if it means I get a home cooked meal, I’d travel all night.Relatively speaking, I’m so close to them. I couldn’t let the opportunity go to waste. And anyone who loves their grandparents’ cooking will sympathize.

Getting me there doesn’t involve security screenings, boarding passes, the hospitality of flight attendants or the company of an Airbus. With my bag tucked away in the trunk, my destination set into the GPS, it was go time. This particular A3 came equipped with Audi’s new MMI Touch with hand-writing recognition infotain-ment system and the MMI Navigation plus. Instead of spelling out the address using the dial and twisting the wrists back and forth, you can just trace out the letters with your finger on the dial’s face. I will warn you, if you have bad penmanship like me, the system might pick up on a different letter than the one you had intended! Regardless, getting the hang of it is relatively easy, and really kind of fun, too.Throughout the drive in Germany, I shaved a few minutes off here and there. The speed limitless zones certainly helped. Perhaps that’s why I opted to take the car rather than fly. A chance to drive quickly – in certain sections - AND get a delicious meal at the end.The A3’s swift characteristics hail from its 1.8L, direct injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. With a healthy dose of 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, I had everything I needed. The competency of its front MacPherson Strut with Lower Wishbones and 4-link rear suspension with sep-arate spring/shock absorber arrangement at highway speeds is confidence inspiring. It doesn’t waver with the speed and feels firmly planted. And for a small-ish vehicle, that’s always a good thing.The Audi A3 itself isn’t boring by design, but the long

drive is. Especially on the most, direct route. Knowing that I would get to spend some quality time with my grandparents, and the A3, kept me going. With the speed limits decreasing and the flow of traffic consider-ably worsening, I knew I was getting close. It was just nearing dinner. Perfect.Before devouring my grandma’s famous crepes – complete with homemade apricot jam with apricots that grew in their summer home’s backyard. My grandparents tightly embraced me. I’m not sure who was more excited to see whom, though their attention was split between hugs and admiring the red chariot

that brought me to their home in one piece. I can’t blame them. It is quite the sedan in regards to styling. And that colour just can’t be missed.As I walked through the courtyard and along the path to their apartment, I caught a faint whiff of what had been baking throughout the day. I knew that the crepes, and myself, would soon be gone.In this case, you can’t help buy devour yet appreciate the goodness a “home” cooked meal can have. The

family then gathers around the dinner table, says grace, and digs in.Was it worth it? That’s obvious of an answer as is the response to, “Do you want seconds?” The meal was priceless but the 2015 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI has a starting of $31,100.Check out the Question of the Week and if you want more info about the A3, visit www.audi.ca

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2 eggsPinch of salt1 teaspoon of sugar6 heaping spoonfuls of flour (can be substituted with rice flour for gluten free!)

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hours and 5 minutes, and is about 684

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The restoration business has changed a great deal – in the past, most auto body repair shops would only take on such work when their collision work dried up. Now it’s very specialized work and I’m often asked if I can recommend a restoration shop. To be honest with you, I would be hard pressed to come up with enough names to fill the fingers of one hand.

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They control the costs and track the daily progress by using a number of management systems and a Gantt chart. The secret to controlling the work is to perform all of the tasks in-house with perhaps the exception of chrome plating. During my time in the trade, costs would keep mounting up and either the customer or the technician, who worked on a flat rate (piecework) basis, would end up short-changed, resulting in ill feelings between the shop owner, his staff and the customer mainly caused by the lack of communication and too many assumptions.Laura Ballance’s origi-nal plan was to have a sympathetic restoration

performed, replacing only what was necessary. But cars are no different than houses, boats and planes, so when the Mustang was disassembled and stripped they discovered that probably the only thing holding the car together was Laura’s father’s DIY welding!The Mustang is a relatively easy car to restore in terms of obtaining new parts. In this case, by the time the air chisel and plasma cutter was put away the only major sheet metal components left was the roof, “A” pillars, rocker-panels, bulkhead and the two front frame rails and the rear section of the floor. I have heard the expression “better than new” a few times over the years and have often wondered how can it be better than new? But it can. Today’s restorations have improved with the help of new technology such as compression fit welding equipment, seam sealers

and paint products includ-ing epoxy primers, spray on polyester fillers and the waterborne color coats with a clear coat finish. These products are far superior to anything that came off the production line during the ‘60s.Rick Francoeur and his team at 360 always allow the customer to be in control and understand customer needs and expectations, even down to the smallest senti-

mental detail. However, sometimes they have to advise the client for their own benefit, sometimes financial, safety related or future re-sale value. Laura wanted the Mustang refin-ished metallic blue, all the rage during the ‘60s and the car she remembers. But if the car is to retain its value and to repre-sent how it came off the production line as a rare T5, it had to be painted its original Ford Paint Code

Z, an interesting colour called Sauterne Gold Irid. This colour combined with a black interior and vinyl roof will make the car a real eye-catcher.

Next week we will look into the mechanical com-ponent restoration and exterior trim replacement. Nigel Matthews is the director of sales and marketing for Hagerty Insurance Canada.

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The Mini Superleggera Vision concept debuted at the recent Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, in Italy.

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Oak Bay is the best in B.C. as far as boys track is concerned. The team topped provincials while the overall Oak Bay High track team took second, one slim point behind New Westminster. The girls’ side and the junior boys team both finished third in B.C.

“We’ve had a few injuries this year, our best runner is out so we didn’t know what our expectations would be going in,” said coach Mark Sheffer. “We thought we’d be in the neighbourhood but we weren’t sure.”

The team of full-time track and field athletes, those who participate in school track only and those melding with multiple other sports proved a winning combination.

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“We had eight girls co-ordinating to go back and forth. Some of our best athletes were trying to do that,” Sheffer said.

Grade 10 student Caroline Crossley, for example played four soccer games and ran two 100 metre relays and three 400 metre races over the weekend.

A total of 17 Oak Bay High athletes cracked the top eight standings. Among them are Mick Taylor 400-metre champion, Lucas Petruzelli silver medalist in men’s pole vault and Danika Postle, second in triple jump.

The men’s 4x400 relay was second in the province while the junior boys relay topped the podium with 4x100 gold.

“We tend to do quite well in the relays. We have some success there,” Sheffer said. “It’s a pretty high standard. We’ve won 10 championships in the last 14 years, and come second the other years.”

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Danika Postle leans in during the senior girl’s

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Boys finish with gold

Oak Bay High’s senior boys rugby team capped a successful season with a fourth-place finish at provincials.

The Barbarians lost the

bronze medal game to Lord Byng of Vancouver.

Captain James Carson was named to the commissioner’s 15 (the rugby equivalent of the all-star team).

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08 MITSUBISHI 08 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS LANCER GTS CVT, no major accidents, super low kms, only 45,000.

14-12327A

Was $14,990 Now

$ 13 , 990

09 NISSAN 09 NISSAN SENTRA SENTRA Local island car, great value, only 65,000 kms.

13-12591A

Was $11,990 Now

$ 11 , 359

07 TOYOTA 07 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID CAMRY HYBRID Loaded, fuel efficient, no accidents, heated seats. 13-6496a

Was $16,990 Now

$ 14 , 398

10 MAZDA 5 10 MAZDA 5 GS WAGON GS WAGON Super super low kms! No accidents, local, won’t last! Priced to move quick 14-4136A Now

$ 16 , 045

07 NISSAN 07 NISSAN SENTRA SENTRA Auto, CVT, great price point 13-2534A

12 INFINITI 12 INFINITI G37X G37X Low kms, Navigation, AWD, premium package, gorgeous, won’t last! A6423 Now

$ 35 , 990

0 9 MAZDA 3 0 9 MAZDA 3 GX WAGON GX WAGON Auto., Zoom Zoom, great price point! Won’t last long! 13-12607A Was $13,990

Now $ 11 , 398

07 VW 07 VW CITY GOLF CITY GOLF Local BC car, no major accidents, CVT smooth transmission, very well appointed, great buy. 13-15621A

Was $9,990 Now

$ 8 , 305

1 3 NISSAN 1 3 NISSAN ALTIMA S ALTIMA S CVT transmission, very well appointed, fuel efficient, good price point. A6455

Was $22,990 Now

$ 18 , 998

08 MERCEDES 08 MERCEDES E4MATI C E4MATI C Gorgeous, AWD, luxury at a great price point.

A6446A Now $ 16 , 990

Now $ 6 , 998

MAY DAYS ARE BACK!

Was $8,990

$6,905 Now

07 VWCITY GOLFLocal BC car, no major accidents, 5 spd., very well appointed, great buy.13-15621A

Was $9,990

$34,990 Now

12 INFINITIG37XLow kms, navigation, AWD, premium package, gorgeous, won’t last!A6423

Was $35,990$23,990 Now

11 NISSAN MURANO SVAWD, local BC car, CVT transmission, dual sunroof, nicely equipped.A6479

Was $25,990

$23,905 Now

11 GMC ACADIA AWDSLE model, local BC car, nicely equipped, 7 passenger.

A6467A

Was $26,990$$10,91210,91210,91210,91210,91210,91210,912$21,856 Now

10 NISSAN MURANO SAWD, local BC car, CVT transmission, efficient V6 engine.

JN1971

Was $23,990

$$18,67718,67718,67718,67718,67718,67718,67718,67718,677$18,677 Now

13 NISSAN ALTIMA SCVT transmission, very well appointed, fuel efficient. 2 to choose from!A6455

Was $20,990

$11,256 Now

07 TOYOTA CAMRY LELeather seats, sunroof, local BC car, no major accidents.A6470B

Was $12,990

$15,922 Now

10 NISSAN CUBESuper low kms, local BC car, CVT transmission, fuel efficient.JN1969

Was $16,990

$10,879 Now

11 HYUNDAI ACCENT SESuper low kms, local car, 5-speed, sport edition.

14-6112B

Was $11,990

SUMMER SIZZLER SALEManager’s Specials

SUMMER SIZZLER SALE

$12,391 Now

11 NISSAN VERSA SLCVT transmission, upgraded interior, alloys, Nissan’s best selling car!A6488

Was $12,990

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER SOCIAL SERVICES

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Career Opportunities: Child and Youth Care Worker Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

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LEGALS

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling:

2007 JEEP COMMANDER

1J8HH48K97C612725Owner C. Campagna2004 KIA SORENTO

KNDJC733145265450Owner Unknown

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE1J4FJ68S1TL261828

Owner T. Clark1990 HONDA CIVIC

2HGED6347LH010148Owner C. Lloyd2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE

4T1BE32K52U553342Owner J. Freeman

Will be sold on June 27, 2014. At 647B Dup-plin Rd, Victoria, BC be-tween 10am-2pm.

PERSONALS

MAKE A Connection, Talk to Sexy Singles FREE now! Call 250-220-1300 or 1-800-210-1010. www.livelinks.com 18+

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: WOMEN’S summer shall, black w/ white de-sign/tassels. Near Save On Foods, Sidney. Sentimental, reward offered. (250)652-7685

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HAIRCAREPROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS $500 Hiring Bonus.

Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have

hairstyling qualifi cations. Guaranteed $11/hr, benefi ts, paid overtime, vacation pay,

25% profi t sharing, paid birthday, advanced

training and advancement opportunities

For an interview call 866-472-4339

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

HELP WANTED

General Labourer required ASAP

No exp. req’d, but an asset.Photo ID and proof

of Sin required!Please apply to

Rhino Labour #110 - 2950 Douglas Street

Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

LEGAL assistant required. Convey-ance and/or property development experience preferred but will con-sider all applicants. Email resume to [email protected]

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY Duty Mechanics JM & Exp 2yr+ Apprentice to join our team, camp work on the West-coast of BC. Comp. wag-es/benefi ts. Email resume to [email protected] Black Dia-mond Mechanical.

VOLUNTEERS

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FREE ITEMS

AB LOUNGE II- new, never used, $60. Call 250-658-2966.

FREE: PEDESTAL desk. (250)385-9353.

FRIENDLY FRANK

2 MATCHING multi-coloured twin bed in a bag sets, never used, $10/e (250)656-5618.

CURVES SANDALS, deer antler, box of smurfs, $5/each.(778)265-1615.

MENS 3-piece new suit, pure virgin wool, size 34-36. Fits 5’8” , $95. Call (250)727-9425.

PERSONAL TRAINER Fit-ness exercise ball, purple, $15. (250)598-0750.

SUPERIOR 1.2L electric kettle with whistle. Canadian made. New in box $12. 250-383-5390

FUEL/FIREWOOD

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fi r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE- 30% off all plants. 7th to 30th June. Brentwood Bay Nurser-ies, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.

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

VARIETY OF offi ce furniture, etc including desks, fi ling cabi-nets, tables, steno chairs. Go-ing cheap, make us an offer! See at Peninsula News Re-view, call for an appointment. 250-656-1151, ext. 126.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

REAL ESTATE

SELLING?I charge far less commis-sion. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3.• Distress Sales• Bank Foreclosures• Fixer UppersFree list with Pictures & addresses at:

www.JimParsons.comCall me now at250-508-0739.JIM PARSONS

Onepercent Realty VI

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

OFFICE CORNER computer desks. 2 desks, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, fi ling drawer and station-ary drawer. 24” x 72”, formerly used in professional offi ce but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Ask-ing $150 each or $250 for both. Call Jim at 250-656-1151, ext.126.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, col-lectibles, furniture, china, jew-elry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE

SIDNEY: OPEN House, Sun-day June 8th. Executive town house, minutes walk to town center. Lots of extras, move in condition, must be seen. To view call 250-655-7194, or 250-818-2972 .

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, over-looking The Saanich Inlet. Se-rene & secure. All amenities on-site, fi rewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min com-mute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. UnitsFully reno

5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

Move in today250-588-9799

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

FRASER TOLMIEAPARTMENTS

1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St)

Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suitesBeautiful grounds with resort

style amenitiesINQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or

[email protected]

www.frasertolmie.caProudly Managed By

Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

LAVENDER CO-OP accept-ing applications for a 1 bdrm,$620/mo. Quiet area, sm petok, W/D hook up, insuite stor-age, lrg bright kitchen. Grossincome $25,000.+ share pur-chase is $2,500. Applicationsavailable in the glass case out-side the Community Hall at10A-620 Judah St.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d,d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. Working maleonly. $650 inclusive. Call Ray778-433-1233.

Garage SalesGarage Sales

GARAGE SALES

CORDOVA BAY: 755 Helvetia Crest., Sun., June 8th, 9-2pm. Furniture, tables, garden tools, bikes, pressure washer, etc...

RICHMOND/OAK BAY. 1040 Bank St. Sat. June 7, 10am-2pm. Everything must go!

SIDNEY- 9518 Maryland Dr, Fri, Sat, Sun, June 6, 7 & 8, 9-3pm. Estate Moving Sale!

VICTORIA: GIANT garage sale; 2124 Chambers at Prin-cess, Sat., June 7, 10-4pm. All proceeds go to the Dominican Republic Outreach.

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GARAGE SALES

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

MARINE

BOATS

$$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

RENTALS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

TILLICUM MALL: Furnished Rm in apt., all amens. NS/NP. $500 inclusive. 250-893-8727

STORAGE

WANTED DOUBLE garage in Oak Bay/Fairfi eld for Classic car storage. (250)598-9496.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

AUTO SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGVida Samimi

Certifi ed General Accountant/ CPA

Bookkeeping, Payroll, HST.

Set up & Training. E-FileTAX

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES

EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERI-ENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

LOCAL LADY will clean your home/apt. Senior discounts. References. (250)360-1616.

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors dis-count. Call 250-386-7007.

CONTRACTORS

soL DESIGN-BUILD. Handi-cap accessibility design & in-stallations. Res./Comm. Reno-vations & new construction. Dan (250)661-7316.

COURIER/DELIVERY SERVICES

WESLEY’S ONE Hour Courier Service. Starting at $7.00 up. Call 250-920-9024.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK!Call 250.388.3535


DRAFTING & DESIGN

DESIGN FOR PERMIT

• 29 yrs experience• All home renos

Call Steven250-381-4123

www.integradesigninc.com

ELECTRICAL

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement. Sr.Disc.No job too big or small

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

250-858-7004; COMPETITIVE rates. Res/Comm. AA Clarke Electric Ltd. Lic#100789

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renova-tions. Residential & Commer-cial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING

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

FURNITURE REFINISHING

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING

20% OFF! Mow, Rototill, Hedge/Shrub Trim, Clean-ups, PowerRake. (250)479-6495.


GARDENING

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Lawns have weeds & moss? Aerating, pwr raking. Blackber-ry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build. BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

250-479-7950FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance• Landscaping• Hedge Trimming• Tree Pruning• Yard Cleanups• Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd JobsNO SURPRISES NO MESS

www.hollandave.ca

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

DPM SERVICES- lawn & gar-den, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gar-deners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges, tree pruning, garden-ing, landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, weeding & More. Senior’s discount. Free esti-mates. Mike 250-216-7502.

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS

250.388.3535


GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HANDYPERSONS

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

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofi ng. Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

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

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


HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Dry-wall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

YOUR Home Solutions. Pro painting; deck, fence & reno carpentry. Nick 250-686-8502.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flag-stone 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

JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years ex-perience. (250)595-6099.

RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.


& MOVING STORAGE

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving. $70./hour. 4 ton/lift. Sr. disc. Free est. Call Philip.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior

Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-889-7715 or

250-472-6660Member BBB

PLUMBING

EXPERIENCED JOURNEY-MAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.


PLUMBING

FREE ESTIMATES. Rea-sonable. Reliable. No job toosmall. Call 250-388-5544.

PLASTERING

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fi re-places. Bob, 250-516-5178.

PRESSURE WASHING

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO/SIDING

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, re-stucco, renos, chimney, water-proofi ng. Bob, 250-516-5178.

TILING

SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Freeest. Call 250-686-6046.

TREE SERVICES

BUDDY’S TREE SERVICES-Trimming, pruning, chipping,removals, hedges, lawn care,Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTERER NEEDS work. Your fabric or mine.250-480-7937.

WINDOW CLEANING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.Windows, Gutters, Sweeping,Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pres-sure Washing. 250-361-6190.

250.388.3535

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A20 • www.vicnews.com Friday, June 6, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

Don DescoteauNews staff

Green, freshly cut grass, healthy plants or flowers and generally tidy grounds go a long way when it comes to selling your home.

Says Victoria Real Estate Board president Tim Ayres, typically not one to trot out clichés, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

The state of a home’s outside property is literally the first thing people notice when they arrive for a showing or a drive-by viewing.

“You can probably get a pass on your landscaping in the winter, but once spring and summer come, everybody notices. It’s a big deal to have a nice-looking property,” Ayres says.

In terms of bang for the buck, spending $200 to $300 on bark mulch and potted plants can be one of the best investments a home seller can make to spruce up their lot, he adds.

Niki Ottosen, owner of Gardener for Hire and a certified horticul-turist, often gets phone calls from homeowners or real estate agents looking for help tidying up homes before they’re put on the market.

“They want a quick cleanup and they want ideas on how to make it look good before they take pic-tures,” she says.

For simple freshen-ups, she advises clients to redefine the edges

of garden beds, spend some time weeding and add some bark mulch to gardens or around plants. “It adds curb appeal and shows people that you take care of your place.”

With people living busy lives and spending precious spare time on

things they enjoy more, not every-one will be interested or motivated to go to town on their yard, Ottosen says.

“What I find is a lot of people find gardening overwhelming. They’re OK doing painting and stuff, but

when it comes to gardening (it seems like) a lot of work. It’s hard work and if you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and double your workload. But with a few little trade secrets it can make your work easier.”

Some homeowners don’t know how to get started so they don’t want to get started, she says. “We do know the short cuts and know how to do it really fast. And after, people are very thankful for the help.”

That fact – not to mention Greater Victoria’s mild climate – has helped the local residential and commercial gardening and landscaping industry blossom in recent years.

Ayres, an admitted “non-gar-dener,” has a go-to landscaper he works with on a regular basis for situations where the homeowner may not wish to tackle the job, or on vacated properties for sale that need to be maintained.

While a neat and tidy lot is a must, there’s a fine line between having a nice garden and one that looks like way too much work, he says. “Hav-ing too elaborate a garden might turn some people off. But you might also get someone who sees it as a real plus.”

Ottosen agrees.“When they’re looking to buy a

home, people look for what they have to do. If the gardening part of it is already done, it’s a weight off of them,” she says.

Ayres, the veteran Realtor, leaves home sellers with a simple plan:

“If you’re trying to sell your home this spring or summer, keep your lawn green. Use your watering days.”

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Q: WHAT CAN I DO TO SPRUCE UP MY YARD WHEN

SELLING MY HOME?

HomeFinderFind a place to call home

SELLER’S TIP | Check the Better Business Bureau or chamber of commerce for quali� ed landscapers

Tidy grounds make a good first impressionScrub away the dirt – Clean moss-covered or stained pathways or concrete areas with a

power washer, and use it on outside walls too, if not

painting the house.Freshen up the colour

– Put a coat of paint on arbors, fences and

gates and other wooden elements to cross that off

the buyers’ to-do listSee your yard from the inside out – View sight lines to the garden and grounds from inside. Place tasteful garden art in prominent places near windows; perhaps colour-co-ordinate the item with

interior decorations.Stage your patio – Set outdoor tables with place mats, and attractive plates and � atware, as if guests

were coming over.

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VICTORIA1540 Bank St., $659,900Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

1735 Emerson Street, $397,000Saturday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyDonna Gabel, 250-882-0224

501-68 Songhees Rd., $379,000Sunday 2-4Boorman’sDean Boorman, 250-882-0234

406-66 Songhees Rd., $394,900Sunday 2-4Sutton group West Coast RealtyGaylene Salina, 250-479-3333

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

5-1019 Pemberton Rd, $575,000Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyFred Lerch, 250-889-2528

818 Queens Ave., $528,000Sunday 2-4Boorman’sJane Lewis, 250-595-1535

1-1309 Mckenzie Ave, $368,000Saturday 11-1Sutton Group West Coast RealtyTim McNaughton, 250-896-0600

OAK BAY2531 Wootton Cres., $599,000Saturday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

2701 Burdick Ave., $649,900Saturday & Sunday 2-4Pemberton HolmesRobyn Hamilton, 250-216-7366

1520 York Place, $899,000Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyFred Lerch, 250-881-4440

301-2605 Windsor Rd, $409,900Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast CapitalDoug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

VIEW ROYAL37-278 Island Highway, $299,900Saturday & Sunday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast Realty

2136 Meadow Vale Dr, $634,900Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003

33 Knollwood Rd., $524,900Saturday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunBrad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

ESQUIMALT#201E-1115 Craig� ower, $349,900Saturday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Real Estate Ltd.David Rusen, 250-413-7594

1140 Colville Road, $409,900Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

1140 Colville Road, $409,900Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

SAANICH EAST115-1009 Mckenzie Ave, $180,000Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Kevin Sing, 250-477-7291

898 Swan St., $679,900Saturday 2-4Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

3712 Kootenay Pl., $599,000Sunday 2-4Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyCheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

3985 Blenkinsop Rd., $835,000Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-6003

#106-3258 Alder Street, $219,900Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Dylan Hagreen, 778-977-6900

105-2829 Arbutus Rd., $695,000Saturday 11-1Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

4210 Quadra St., $549,900Saturday 12:30-2SmartMove Real EstateLinda Clark, 250-380-6683

103 3258 Alder Street, $214,900Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Dylan Hagreen, 778-977-6900

16-1063 Valewood Trail, $626,600Saturday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunPeter Gray, 250-744-3301

4049 Nelthorpe Street, $983,000Saturday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyHiro Nakatani, 250-661-4476

4035 Saanich Rd., $464,900Saturday 1-3Sutton Group West Coast RealtyGaylene Salina, 250-479-3333

1581 Mileva Lane, $999,000Sunday 2-4Newport RealtyLaurie Abram, 250-812-1771

2600 Arbutus Road, $629,900Saturday & Sunday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyMike McColluch, 250-592-4422

5-5156 Cordova Bay Rd, $419,900Sunday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunBrad Gregory, 250-744-3301

4091 Dawnview Cres.Saturday 1-3Macdonald Realty Ltd.Eleanor Smith, 250-818-6662

414-1005 Mckenzie Ave, $185,900Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Dave Philps, 250-477-7291

974 Fir Tree Glen, $779,900Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-744-3301

2490 Cadboro Heights Lane, $1,188,000Saturday & Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunEd G. Sing, 250-744-3301

SAANICH WEST204-3133 Tillicum Rd., $215,800Saturday 10-12Pemberton HolmesClayton Morris, 250-686-9814

631 Cowper Street, $479,000Saturday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Paul Whitney, 250-384-8124

629 Sedger Rd., $460,000Saturday 2-4Pemberton HolmesRick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

SAANICHPENINSULA103 2326 Harbour Road, $320,000Saturday 10:30-12:30DFH Real Estate SidneySusan Pipes, 250-858-6923

8770 Pender Park Drive, $899,900Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

10420 Resthaven, $579,900Sunday 2-4Sparling Real Estate Ltd.Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

2321 Island View Road, $412,000Friday thru Sunday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

2391 Moore Pl., $587,900Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

708-9809 Seaport Place, $998,000Sunday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunCraig Walters, 250-655-0608

WEST SHORE3464 Blue Sky Place, $549,000Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunLee Johnston, 250-478-9600

1131 Donna Ave., $405,000Saturday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyElke Pettipas, 250-479-3333

1041 Torrance Ave., $499,900Saturday 2:30-4SmartMove Real EstateGary Brown, 250-216-7625

3126 Antrobus Cres, $509,900Sunday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

2320 Echo Valley Dr., $689,900Saturday 1-3DFH Real Estate Ltd.Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291

887 Wild Ridge Way, $389,900Saturday 12:30-2SmartMove Real EstateGary Brown, 250-380-6683

613 McCallum, $356,000Saturday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmann, 250-478-0808

3589 Sun Vista, $579,800Saturday 11-1RE/MAX CamosunDale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

2655 Sooke Rd., from $219,900Saturday & Sunday 1-4Re/Max CamosunBrad Gregory, 250 744-330130-2147 Sooke Rd., $287,900Saturday 1:30-3:30DFH Real Estate Ltd.Kevin Sing, 250-477-7291973 Calvalcade Terrace, $439,000Saturday & Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Alison Stoodley, 250-477-72913082 Metchosin Rd, $329,900Saturday 2-4One Percent RealtyValentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242776 Revilo Pl., $579,000Saturday 1-3Pemberton HolmesBarb Ronald, 250-744-8211

SOOKE7708 West Coast RoadSunday 2-4One Percent RealtyJim Parsons, 250-508-07397345 McMillan Rd., $824,900Saturday 2-4Newport RealtyDavid Harvey, 250-385-2033

MALAHAT519 Bickford, $498,500Sunday 2-4Kroppmann RealtyDale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

Picture PerfectCarefree living at its finest. Beautiful, freshly decorated, 1 level spacious2 bed 2 bath townhouse in Broadmead’s desirable Foxborough Hills. It’s1,572 sq ft with many quality features & lovely views over Rithet’s BogPark. Amazing separate clubhouse with pool, exercise room, tennis court& guest suite. No outdoor maintenance. $539,000

Good Morning StarshineCapture the feelings of childhood summers again, and move to thisquarter acre sunny home in Deep Cove, across from the quaint Marina.The lovely home is nestled in very private gardens with views of theocean and Mt.Tuam. Gorgeous new kitchen, windows, hardwoodfloors, and baths! A home for all... Water you waiting for? $629,000

State of the ArtCustom-built Whistler-inspired, 1 Acre Haven. Highly evolved designis evident by controlled skylights, pre-set temperature Schluter showersystem and AH!, a deep Japanese soaker tub. The Master Suite aweswith its Vaulted ceiling, and rain-sensor Skylight. The “piece deresistance” handsome fir doors open 180° to a gorgeous covered deckfor dining al fresco, w/ Sunset Malahat Views! $660,000

A Honey of a Deal Custom 3006sqft home on a useable 1 acre featuring a spacious familyroom, elegant winding oak staircase, amazing lofty ceilings in the LRwith FP and HW flooring. The gourmet kitchen and dining area; offer abuilt-in oven, cook-top, and island for culinary joy. Downstairs the 1 BR‘Sweet’ surely must be the largest ever built! The level entry space offersa very palatable option for today’s families. $675,000

Birds of a FeatherSophisticated Buyers, will flock to this Mid-Century 3/4 bedroomhome, combining all the very best of the era, with modern upgradeslike granite countertops, NEST thermostat, cherry hardwood andLEATHER flooring! Beautiful 1/3 acre sunny backyard; a gardener’sparadise located right in coveted Oak Bay! $720,000

Quality Built Zen Home This well designed 3 bedroom home enjoys a garden view open kitchen,cozy adjoining family room, and rare formal dining room, completewith gorgeous rock fireplace. Custom design is evident in the avante-gard open stairways and straight clean lines of its exterior. Beautifullylandscaped Japanese zen-like terraced backyard takes full advantage ofthe one acre property. Call Now! $750,000

Money, Money, Money!FANTASTIC opportunity. Located in desirable Oak Bay border area.Live in one, and rent the other! The main level retains the 1912 charm,while the upper level is recently updated. 7 ft height bonus inlawaccommodation in the lower area. Main floor presently usedcommercially, current revenue approximately $4643 per month (buyerto verify). Be quick on this one! (Floor Plans Avail) $899,000

Maximum Views with Precision DesignLuxury home w/ breathtaking ocean & mountain views. Precision builtfeaturing a cathedral entrance, smartly designed kitchen, formalsitting/reception rm & family rm. both w. gas fp, and a gracious diningrm. Sumptuous master bed w. generous walk-in closet/dressing rm. &ensuite. Lower level offers self-contained suite & wine celler.$959,000

Baby You Can Drive My Car Amazing executive Oceanfront home features 4397 sqft of open conceptliving including 5 beds (with master suite, walk in closet, fire place &spa like en-suite). Outside offers over 1700 sqft of deck space to takeadvantage of the spectacular views, water front fire pit & patio, hot tub& plenty of space for all toys in the 5 car garage. $1,099,000

You Have Arrived Elegant and stately .72 acre Oceanfront home features Control 4 lightingwhich integrates lighting with music, shades, locks, climate control, andvideo. Enduring construction is seen in the built-in cabinetry, and darkBirch HW placed in a bright ambiance of voluminous rooms. The customkitchen is a worthy match for Jamie Oliver! The convenient locationblends all the best in life seamlessly! $1,099,999

The Balvenie Executive NEW residence on 2.5 acres. Exceptional Quality & featuringluxury finishing throughout; including gourmet kitchen, stunning Greatroom with a double sided indoor-outdoor fireplace, and separate livingareas. Huge windows, triple garage, professional landscaping, and just20 min to the capital city, with proximity to ferries, & the InternationalAirport offers the ultimate in Living! $1,350,000

Wright for Frank Newly updated contemporary Oceanfront masterpiece + dock. Archi-tecturally designed taking advantage of the spectacular private location.Floor to sky windows create a true indoor-outdoor flow. At 3200sqft it will suit most circumstances & incl In Law. Once inside themost discerning buyer will be wowed by the Artistry! $1,499,800

Escape to the CountryA magnificent Schubart designed residence surrounded by 10 acresof natural beauty. Dream kitchen: custom cabinetry, elegant design,superior appliances. 2 excellent BRs & den. The lower floor has adelightful self-contained legal suite. A separate character farm house.Unspoiled beaches, golf courses, amazing outdoors & ocean activities.Just 30-minutes drive to downtown Victoria. $1,549,000

Splendour in the GrassDutch farm house meets West Coast design on this superb scenic 5 acfarm, overlooking Elk lake. Private and picturesque this 4 bed 4 bathwith 3 wings that provide separation for the growing family. Low farmtaxes. 3 excellent multi functional farm buildings. Excellent for horsesand animals. Large veg garden, fruit trees, & fish pond. A splendidcountry property. $1,690,000

Have Your Oceanfront & Swim There Too!Rare south facing Oceanfront offers full sun and Sensational sunsets!Amazing folding wall system opens for an indoor-outdoor feel, easy accessto the beach, and your own mooring buoy. The kitchen sizzles with a covetedInduction cooktop, double-oven, and sit-up counter for guests. Unwind inthe Master suite, or paint in the airy studio. Enjoy the Sauna and relaxing hottub. This is West Coast Living at its very best. $1,698,800

Builder’s Oceanfront DreamRARE opportunity to build an Oceanfront Estate in Victoria BC. This1.24 acre lot in Margaret’s Bay offers 195.5 feet of waterfront, with180° views across Haro Strait to the San Juan Islands. Choice locationprovides a panorama of mountain and island views. The neighbourhoodis serene and private, close to UVIC and all amenities. A blank paletteto create your dream! $1,698,000

A Sea of HoneyAn esteemed, private, south facing 1.24 acre ocean front enclave. Thestunning fjord view of the Saanich Inlet captures an awe-inspiringpeaceful vista. The 4500 sq ft home is rich in potential, and ready forthe next vision. The superb location provides an exceptional oceanorientation with outstanding views of sea & sky. $1,825,000

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Brigadoon, there my Heart Forever Lies.One of the loveliest beach fronts on the Gorge waterway! This 4-levelhome oceanfront home features oak hardwood floors, an open conceptGreat room, and 2 bed extra accommodation. A glassed-in Conservatorycovers a relaxing hot tub. Walk across 1/3 Acre of English countrygardens, down to the water’s edge; launch your canoe from your 130 ftof waterfront. This private Paradise is a mere 15 mins. to Victoriacity centre. $750,000

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Let it Be3880 sqft home set on a lovely sun drenched .75 ac in Ardmore by the Sea, the region’s most coveted locale. Beautifully updated, ocean view arts and craft residence. Feel the warmth of tradition provided by hardwood � oors, dormers, wainscoting, co� ered ceilings, and relaxing verandas. Ardmore, famous for warm swimming beaches and golf courses, is close to ferries and the airport. If space, elegance and location is your wish, hurry! $939,000

Sanctuary in the CityDesigned by John DiCastri and set atop peaceful Mt. Tolmie o� ering expansive views of the ocean and mountains. This home brings light into our lives with vaulted ceilings, � oor to ceiling windows, and gorgeous hardwood � ooring. A designer Urbana kitchen, with gracious living, and dining overlooking a sylvan water feature through walls of glass. Mediate, and relax in .42 acre gardens on multi-level decks, or in the quaint cabin retreat. $949,000

Rare Residential/CommercialOak Bay boutique property with residential and commercial zoning. Currently con� gured as 2 suites and 2 commercial areas. This mixed use immaculate building total is 2739 sq ft. The garage is 154 sq ft. High visibility corner of St Patrick St and Central Avenue. An ideal situation for an owner occupier with a commercial business providing a rare supreme “live work” opportunity in the most desirable community. $1,250,000

Manor From HeavenThis tudor-revival mansion has generously proportioned rooms, including a stately dining room, elegant drawing room and solarium. The kitchen features a butler’s pantry, and upscale appliances. A garden room with high ceilings and French doors opens to a sunny terrace. The second level features a library, study, and vast master suite with full-size dressing room. Private park-like gardens, and garage. $2,198,000

Here Comes the SunThis � at, sunny acre home is an idyllic dream come true. A soaring ceiling and majestic � replace greets you, open to the kitchen and nearby guest wing. Luxuriate in the master loft with � replace and spa retreat. Or enjoy the private backyard haven with green house, deck, and relaxing gazebo. The 2-level garage is perfect for studio or Cottage wows the mechanical mind! Perfect for those who love exploring the nearby hiking/horse trails; 6.83 acres of which are jointly owned by you! $739,000

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If you have a few hours a week (or every other week), they may have just the role for you – whether you would like to commit to a regular shift – or be

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Low tide at Cattle Point offers an oppor-tunity to view a diverse ecology in tidal pools.

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