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Kings of the hillPair of cyclists climb Observatory Hill 68 times

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Facebook comments cause a commotion at council

Travis Paterson News Staff

Katherine Whitworth was mid-sentence in repeating potentially libellous commentary that exists on Mayor Richard Atwell’s Facebook page (titled Richard Atwell Mayor of Saanich) when Atwell interrupted her during the public input portion of council on Monday night.

The topic of inappropriate comments, made by the public, not Atwell, but sitting the uncontested on Atwell’s mayoral Facebook page (not his personal page) led to a hotly contested debate over the responsibility of monitoring libellous and defamatory comments.

On Tuesday, Atwell added he’s not deleted anything from the page following requests from council to monitor it with a greater degree of accountability.

“I felt we covered the issue in council,” Atwell said. “There have been no complaints from staff about the comments. In the past, if someone crossed the line, you needed someone to come forward and say they’re being defamed (before it was dealt with).”

Atwell added the page is an extension of the transparent election platform he brought to Saanich in 2014.

Coun. Fred Haynes clearly sees things differently. He brought the item, titled “disparaging comments on the mayor’s Facebook,” to Monday’s agenda. Members of the community, including a local developer, expressed concern to him about what the mayor’s Facebook page

was doing for the District of Saanich’s image, he said.

“It’s not good to have these comments outstanding on Facebook, it doesn’t look good for staff, for the mayor, or for council,” Haynes said. “By leaving comments there, my impression is he’s endorsing them.”

When Haynes approached Atwell about removing defamatory comments last week, Atwell said he’d deal with it, but he didn’t do it fast enough for Haynes, and then agreed instead to debate it in council, Haynes said.

Whitworth, a Saanich resident, actually attempted to repeat specific comments from Atwell’s page when he stopped her to confer with staff. CAO Andy Laidlaw asked only that Whitworth refrain from repeating the posts, which she did.

The debate wore on, however, mostly over the nuances of moderating Facebook, including a declaration by Atwell that while his Facebook page is open to all, Coun. Judy Brownoff’s (personal

page) is not. He added he is not privy to hers, as she did not accept his request to be a “friend” on Facebook.

“I’m not as troubled with this as my counterparts are,” Atwell said. “Do I need to go on a comment-for-comment basis? I think that’s overkill. It’s an open page … but it’s also important that criticism be respectful.”

“At the root of this is, where do we decide the line, when do posts go too far?” asked Coun. Colin Plant. “When it’s defamatory to staff. When it’s attached to [the name of] Saanich. That’s when.”

Plant’s comments were echoed by most of council.

“If we let half truths and untruths go unchallenged we have a problem. It seems odd to discuss this issue here tonight,” said Coun. Leif Wergeland.

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Riders make a mountain out of a hill climb

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Clay Webb and Fabian Merino were still realizing what they had done a few days later.

It’s called ‘Everesting,’ when cyclists turn a local hill climb into an ascent that matches that of Mount Everest.

Last month, 27-year-old Webb and 23-year-old Merino took the Observatory Hill Climb to new heights, conquering the already popular training ride for local cyclists by ascending it 68 times.

The popularity of the local Observatory Hill Climb was already becoming something of a legend before the duo put their permanent mark on it: the GPS documentation of their ride is forever posted beside other attempts made world wide on the website Everesting.cc.

“The response I’ve received from people has definitely been bigger than I thought it would,” Webb said. “We did it without really talking about it beforehand and a lot of people have commented on it who I didn’t realize knew about it: family members and other cyclists, they’re all stoked on it.”

The ride took 19 hours and 10 minutes, one of the faster times according to Everesting.cc

Sixty-eight is the amount of repeats needed to turn the 2.2-kilometre entry road to the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory at 5071 West Saanich Rd., which climbs 130 metres in altitude, and make it equal to the 8,848-metre altitude of Mount Everest. It meant a total distance of 149 kilometres up, and down, for a combined ride of nearly 300 kilometres.

It’s an extreme feat that started in Victoria, Australia, a hilly province that is home to the Hells 500, a group of hill climbing cycling Aussie nutters who bear the mark of either climbing 10,000 metres in two days, or Everesting.

Both cyclists race for Broad Street Cycles in Victoria and were there joking about the attempt one day with some

other cyclists in early July, recalled Merino, who works at Still Life clothing and lives on the border of Victoria and Saanich near Mayfair shopping centre.

“We looked at all the climbs [nearby] and the observatory was the only one mellow enough, but with enough elevation.”

Little did Merino realize, Webb had been eager to attempt the feat of Everesting. The adventure-seeking curriculum co-ordinator for Power 2 Be’s wilderness school had wanted to “Everest” since he learned about it during the 2014 cycling season.

And that was it. By the end of that week they had the

logistics together. On July 11, with what they thought was a “ton of food” packed, Merino’s girlfriend dropped them off at the bottom of the observatory at 5:40 a.m.

Within five minutes, they were nearly finished their first loop. The ride took 19 hours and 10 minutes, ending at 1 a.m. on July 12.

“We had a lot of support. Throughout the day people came to do a few climbs with us, it helped mentally and gave us a distraction,” Merino said. “Clay and I are good friends but at times we were just quietly staring at our handle bars.”

Other friends brought pizza and other food, which was welcome as Webb packed about one-third of what he ended up needing.

The climbs weren’t torturous but it was tedious.

They anticipated finishing by nightfall, at least Merino did. Luckily, Webb brought a second light which Merino borrowed.

There was also a lot of time spent descending, which was a challenge as they wanted to save time.

“But there was some off and on rain, which made for some sketchy corners, and obviously we didn’t want to crash, or do something stupid,” Webb said. “So we had to rein it in at the end of the day, making sure we were smart, and weren’t descending at max speed at all.”

After it was over the two were only sore for one day. However, both felt the knock of exhaustion.

“I went full swing back into normal life but it took a few days to feel normal again,” Webb said.

“It was relief at the finish, and it was kind of funny because we were asking ourselves why did we do it,” Merino added.

Friend Nick Kupiak, who rode some of the climbs and also documented it with pictures, brought a bottle of champagne.

The 300-km distance was the most either of them have ever done in a single ride. Both have done the 280-km venture to Tofino.

Merino will continue road racing and, like Webb, will hit the upcoming fall cyclocross season in full swing, staring with the Island-based Cross on the Rock series and hopefully provincials.

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Clay Webb and Fabian Merino atop Observatory Hill, which they climbed 68 times, a feat known as “Everesting,” in which cyclists climb 8,848 metres of altitude in a single ride.

Duo climb 2.2-km Observatory Hill 68 times


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A Saanich police officer who allegedly used unauthorized photos and training footage of tactical team members to promote a macho workout video is stepping down from the SPD.

Sgt. Todd Lamb, who is currently under investigation for the video, tendered his resignation from the department Tuesday, though spokesman Sgt. Steve Eassie noted his pending departure is not in response to disciplinary action.

“As far as any details relating to the personal choices made by Sgt. Lamb and his decision to tender his resignation, the only person that would be able to answer that would be him,” said Eassie.

“That resignation will be taking place in the next few weeks. It did not have anything to do with any discipline matters within the department, and that Police Act investigation is still ongoing.”

The workout program, Spec Force Alpha, made the news in June after the promotional video was found on YouTube, touting its ability to turn any man into a dominant male. The product promotes itself as a tactical fitness guide, promoting the threat of “silent feminization” to men as a

negative concept, as well as the “sissification” of men.

The video generated a public backlash, prompting Lamb to step back as president of the Saanich Police Association union and apologize in a letter to members for the hyper-masculinity of the product.

Lamb’s letter of apology puts blame on himself and the marketing company responsible for the ad copy, saying the company ran the copy past him.

“The marketing company responsible for the ad copy ran it by me and I checked with both males and females in the fitness industry who agreed it was not offensive,” he wrote. “If the product has offended you, I apologize.”

Lamb also referenced past efforts to stand up for female officers in the Saanich

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While Saanich Police Chief Bob Downie has not commented on the video, the Saanich Police Board released a statement shortly after it was discovered.

“The (police) board is aware of concerns about activities constituting outside employment engaged in by an SPD officer that may conflict with the officer’s duties. The matter is under review by the SPD’s professional standards office to examine whether they comply with internal policies and the Police Act. The board cannot comment while this review is underway.”

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Layout changes put council on new levelTravis PatersonNews Staff

Mayor Richard Atwell was the only person who stayed put in a rearranging of the Saanich council chambers seating layout tested on Monday.

It’s part of a plan to enhance the experience of council for residents and viewers of the new webcast.

All eight members of council have been elevated from the floor to a head-table that faces the room, similar to a wedding, with Saanich’s council-attending staff shifting from in front of the mayor to facing in from both sides.

“I like it, it makes for direct eye contact between councillors and residents,” said Haro Woods champion Deborah Dickson, who gave support to the new configuration during public input.

Dickson did, however, question the new “Welcome to our respectful workplace” signs that are posted in chambers.

“These signs are great but they also show a sign that there is disfunction, and by having them, perhaps this is not a respectful workplace.”

Saanich is evaluating several proposed seating designs for the council chamber in order to create a more effective space for its meetings and the interaction between council, staff and the public. The plan is to improve the visibility for council and the public, facilitate communication, and create a welcoming environment that will also accommodate future council meeting webcasts.

The temporary seating arrangement, which offers a practical demonstration for discussion purposes, works within the building constraints of the existing space and is intended to provide a general feel for the proposed design.

“We’re just in the training wheels stage of it,” said Coun. Fred Haynes, who now sits on Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell’s immediate left. “We can redo the chambers with more permanent furniture once we have the shape we like.”

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Lorne Clayton will be the first to admit he doesn’t have a musical background, but the

square dance caller might just be up for a Juno award next year.

The Cordova Bay resident is hoping that his new album, Goldwing, will be

nominated in the dance category at the 2016 Junos, which will be hosted next spring in Calgary. While the Junos have categories for rock, pop, jazz and rap, square dancing doesn’t have its own category, which is why he’s pursuing a nod in the broader dance category.

If selected, this would be Clayton’s second Juno nomination: In 2012, his rendition of the traditional gospel song Robe of White was picked for the same category, but was later pulled for not meeting the criteria.

“At the time, they came back and said, ‘In the dance category, we only accept albums, we don’t accept singles,’” he said.

“After I did this album, I got contacted by [the record company] Gold Wing saying, ‘We’re going to resubmit you for a Juno in 2016.’ The nominations don’t open for six weeks, but they’ve already informed me they’re going to be nominating me in the dance category.”

Clayton has been square dancing since 1991 and got his start calling out dance cues shortly after taking up the dance form.

“At the time, they had what was called goofer’s night – it’s like a karaoke night – and people said once or twice, ‘Oh, you’d make a good caller,’” he recalled.

He started calling locally and was picked up 11 years ago by the Mavericks Square Dance Club, which operates out of the Royal Oak Hall, to call for them.

“Then, there was a really interesting opportunity,” he said. “After [Hurricane] Katrina happened, some callers in the States, they wanted to put together a record where all the proceeds

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Canadian callers that they sort of knew, and they wanted it to be an international event. We got together, we went to Nashville and we recorded When the Saints Go Marching In as a fundraiser.”

The song brought in more than $100,000 and led to Clayton being contacted by two studios: Fine Tune/Gold Wing Productions out of California and Shindig Productions in South Africa.

“One of the people who was associated with (Fine Tune/Gold Wing) was on the Katrina record, and they thought my voice would be appropriate for recording,” he said, “and [Shindig was] looking for a bit of an international flavour for their label.”

Clayton said the use of pre-recorded calling tracks has grown as some smaller clubs no longer have callers. But, he did say square dancing music with vocals is a bit odd

for the Junos’ dance category.

“It’s quite unusual because most of the nominations in the dance category are instrumental – waltzes and tangos and that sort of stuff.”

Nonetheless, he’s keeping his fingers crossed that the nomination will stick this time around.

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Saanich’s voice of square dancing awaiting call from Junos


Lorne Clayton may be up for a Juno next year for his work as a square dance caller. The Cordova Bay resident is submitting his latest album, Goldwing, for nomination in the dance category.

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B.C. can not supply the world indefinitely with this non-renewable, explosive gas. The northern fracking process has been associated with contaminating drinking water and left the area susceptible to earthquakes.

The idea is just another federal and provincial government attempt to promote fool’s gold and snake oil. The floating platform is a trial balloon that is full of hot air. It is time the Good Ship Lollipop set sail. B.C. residents are fed up and an intelligent lot of people, not a group of voters to be suckered in on a get-rich scheme.

Art BickertonSaanich

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I invite them, one and all, to demonstrate which part of “non-contaminating” applies to the discharge of micro-plastics and pharmaceuticals, which can no longer be conveniently disregarded because they are not “organic.”

Richard WeatherillSaanich

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In council as in anything else, there will be high points and there will be low points.

Item D2 on Monday night’s agenda was certainly a case of the latter, as the nuances of Mayor Richard Atwell’s Facebook page (called Richard Atwell Mayor of Saanich) were deconstructed in a public forum.

It was contentious to say the least. The current Saanich council has faced its

challenges and accusations of disfunction. And while there is a saying you have to hit rock bottom before you can rebuild, certain members of council not only hit the rocks on Monday night, they started throwing them.

Coun. Fred Haynes brought the page in question to council out of concern for the “disparaging comments” that existed there.

It should be stated they were not written by Atwell. His posts are built around the accomplishments he and Saanich have encountered since beginning his term as mayor in December. Many of them are mobile uploads, a grassroots approach to being mayor that is a fabric of Atwell’s style.

However, unlike other councillor’s Facebook pages, anyone is free to post whatever they like, and among the many responses on the wall are defamatory accusations of incompetence in Saanich, including comments directed loosely at the staff in general. And that in particular is where Haynes took issue.

But for all the progressive work that Saanich council has done since December, including working through more distractions than arguably any other municipality in B.C., the resulting discussion was cringeworthy.

Yet between all the snide, side and underhanded comments there was more than enough silver lining. Atwell agreed he will better manage his Facebook account.

In the words of Coun. Colin Plant, any social media account attached to the name of Saanich must be held to the same degree of responsibility as the chambers of council and the rest of municipal hall.

So close the (face) book. After all, next week is a new week. And we

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Filmed in 1937, Murder is News is a glamourized look at the newspaper business in the 1930s. The story follows Jerry Tracy, a charismatic reporter

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Satirist ushers in return of RON TalksTravis Paterson News Staff

Ryan Levis is not your everyday male health advocate.

The local author and satirist brings his foul-mouthed take on men’s health to Saanich as one of two speakers at the Tuesday, Sept. 1 RON Talk.

It’s the first RON Talk (Royal Oak Neighbourhood) as the free monthly series, which takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at Crumsby’s Cafe, returns after a summer hiatus.

Also speaking is Andrea Paquette, the executive director of the Bipolar Disorder Society of B.C.

Known as the Bipolar Babe, Paquette will focus on mental health advocacy

including “stigma stomping.” Levis will talk about his fresh approach on being a good man in the modern era and the conversation about domestic violence.

RON Talks was started by Saanich Coun. Colin Plant in January 2014, before he knew he would run for council.

“It’s not part of my political agenda,” Plant said. “RON Talks has no political affiliation. It’s to create an environment of getting a bunch of people out to talk. It’s a positive place, and we get a lot out of it.”

The average attendance is about 30 people, though it varies widely, Plant said.

“The very first event was 55 people, and it was going to be too small a venue but it’s been

anywhere from two people (on a really bad night) to an average of about 30.”

The idea is as simple as allowing people to speak about their passion, with a question and answer period. They don’t have to be from Saanich or the Royal Oak area, although some are, and it is not affiliated with the Royal Oak Neighbourhood Association.

RON Talks starts at 7 p.m., Sept. 1, at Crumsby’s Cafe, 4525 West Saanich Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the first presenter starts at 7, and the event ends by 9 p.m.

For more information visit Facebook.com/rontalk, Twitter @ron_talks or email [email protected].

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Council receives final budget reportTravis Paterson News Staff

A report on what, where and how Saanich can possibly cut costs in the municipal budget was presented to council on Monday.

It was the third in a series of three reports that also seek to bring better public input into the future of the budget process.

Coun. Vic Derman and Coun. Fred Haynes are among the key supporters of the reports. Derman had previously stated he is keen to have a greater say from Saanich taxpayers as to which services could be cut, perhaps by showing which services are optional, and which aren’t, such as mandatory wage increases.

Haynes complimented Derman for helping to “ignite” the initiative and said staff have been working hard on it for many months now.

“It’s a complicated document, trying to bring the full [budget] process online so that people can be better informed, but it’s going to take a couple of years,” Haynes said.

“Perhaps by showing the set increases, we can then ask residents, where should we put sidewalks, what road work should be prioritized, etc. What if we could engage the residents and ask, how much [new] sidewalk do you want.”

The first report came to council in June, with a second report received in July.


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Saanich cyclist Erin Attwell leads the way this weekend at the 2015 B.C. Track Cycling Provincials, Aug. 28 to 30 at the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association in Colwood.

Attwell has spent many a day cycling at the velodrome in the past few years and has gained prominence as a top athlete for her age group in road and track cycling.

This weekend B.C.’s top track cyclists will race for the championship jersey in the standard track events – the endurance and sprint omnium, team sprint and team pursuit – as well as a match sprint tournament and the always exciting keirin.

Earlier this month, Attwell, a 16-year-old from Victoria’s Tripleshot Cycling team, won two gold and a bronze (and nearly more) at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta, the individual time trial and the road race, and was bronze in the overall. She came fifth in the mountain bike cross-country race.

“She’s pretty dominant in her age group, we expect more success at the provincial track championships,” said her coach Lister Farrar.

Attwell is a product of the same Tripleshlot youth team that helped develop 2015 Pan Am Games gold medal winner Evan Carey of Oak Bay. Carey was part of the individual team sprint where three teammates sprint one lap each.

Farrar says Attwell’s biggest competition is likely Maggie Coles Lyster of Maple Ridge.

What makes Attwell special is her willingness to ride at any level, Farrar said.

“You don’t want to take anything for granted but [Attwell] should do well. And she’ll compete on different teams, riding at whatever the level of her teammates is. She’s a very committed teammate.”

Attwell is also focused on the upcoming national track championships in Milton, Ont., Oct. 7.

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Phone scam surfaces in area

Pamela RothBlack Press

Police are asking the public to be vigilant following a spike in phone scams that’s left some Victoria residents in tears at police headquarters.

Victims of the scam typically receive a phone call from an angry caller, claiming to represent the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about taxes that are owed.

The caller requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card, and call back immediately with the information. If they don’t, the victims are often threatened with court charges, jail or deportation.

Lately, police in Victoria have been flooded with calls from citizens that have been traumatized by the scam, and in some cases, attempted to turn themselves in for what they believed to be non-payment of their taxes.

One woman who attended police headquarters to face arrest was visibly upset, crying and shaking. Police said it took several minutes for an officer to calm her down and learn what happened.

“I am so furious. The fraudsters

claiming to be with the CRA have left many of our residents scared and confused,” said Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner on Twitter.

“The CRA will not call you threatening arrest. If you or someone you know gets such a call, hang up and please call your Victoria police.”

In mid August, the CRA issued a public warning about the scam after seeing an increase in reports.

When the CRA calls, it has established procedures in place to make sure personal information is protected. The CRA said it never requests prepaid credit cards or asks for information about a passport, health card or driver’s licence. It also doesn’t share taxpayer information with another person, unless they have provided the appropriate authorization, and never leaves personal information on an answering machine or asks for personal information to be left on theirs.

Since the scam surfaced last summer, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said it’s received more than 10,000 calls from across Canada. In one case, a woman paid $13,000 for prepaid credit cards.

For more information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing, contact the centre online at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or toll free at 1-888-495-8501. Those who believe they may be a victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information unwittingly should contact their local police service immediately.

Police issue warning on caller claiming to be with Canada Revenue Agency

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THE 292 SENIORS Travel and Social Group is looking for a driver for our 5 spd manual bus on 3-4 day monthly tours. Honourariam. Requires class 1 or 3 with Air. Call 778-352-2283 if you are interested.


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OPEN SPACES Arts Society is looking for volunteers to help with the retrospective Anna Banana: 45 Years of Fooling Around with A. Bana-na, from September 19 to Oc-tober 24. The position will as-sist artist Anna Banana with re-gifting 45 years of banana object and will develop archiv-ing, visitor experience and communications skills. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE LAND Conservancy, Covenant Program is remov-ing invasive species from con-servation covenants on August 25 and 28 from 10am-2pm and would like as much assis-tance as possible. Call Volun-teer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE MUSTARD Seed is seek-ing volunteers to help in the food bank warehouse, sorting food donations, packing food hampers, etc. Shifts are available Monday to Friday from 8-12noon, from noon-4pm, or from 9am-2pm. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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2 SAMURAI swords, $15. & $10. 5 vintage candy jars $74. 778-265-1615.

6 SIDED Aquarium-17.5’wx2’h, $50. Call (250)477-1819.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

GARAGE SALES

CENTRAL SAANICH- 8035 Arthur Drive. Sun, Aug, 30 9am-2pm. Household items, fi shing & camping equipment.

DEEP COVE- 11307 Chalet Rd, Sat, Aug 29, 10-4pm. 70 year collection of power tools, gardening tools, camping equipment, and fi bre-glass dingy mold...

SAANICH- MOUNT Doug area: 4332 Cedar Hill Rd. Moving + 3 home garage sale. Sat, Aug 29, 8am-1pm. Furni-ture, yard and lots of house-hold items, art materials, etc... Come rain or shine!

SAANICHTON- 1897 Sea-board Crescent, Sat, Aug 29, 9-2pm. Moving Sale!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

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MORTGAGES

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

BC Cancer Foundation2410 Lee Avenue

Victoria, BC V8R 6V5

250.519.5550bccancerfoundation.com

Supporting the BC Cancer Agency

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

Advertise in the 2016 - 2018BC Hunting

Regulations Synopsis✱Largest Sportsman’s

publication in BC.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email:

fi [email protected]

CALL FOR ENTRIES13TH ANNUAL

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept. 5,6 and 7

Applications for Artisans are available at

woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

Motor Cycle Accident WITNESS NEEDEDProspect Lake Road

4000 block, just south of MUNN Road.

✱GRAVEL on Road caused2 Motorcyclists injury

in Saanich, July 31, 2015.ANY LOCAL

INFORMATIONPlease Call

Jerry: 250-886-0765 or Email: martinspieker

@me.com

PERSONALS

DISCREET CHAT for curious guys. Try FREE! Call 250-419-4634 or 800-550-0618.

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

FOUND FEMALE cat, dusty grey, short fur, has distinct red and pink collar w/metal disk (no phone number). Call (250)380-6603.

LOST: KEYS, car keys and odd looking door key. Between Kelly Rd and Donovan Ave. Call Cheryl (250)384-7711.

FOUND SOMETHING?

250.388.3535


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$1000 Hiring Bonus

$11.00/Hr., 25% Profi t Sharing On Sales!

• Advanced annual upgrading training • Dental,Drug, Eye Care Benefi ts.

• Equipment SuppliedNo Clientele Required!

Call: 1-250-360-1408 or e-mail:[email protected]

HELP WANTED

PRODUCTION WORKERSCanada’s Largest Independently owned news-paper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location.This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of news-papers and advertising supplements.REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or

machine operator experience would be an asset

• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment

• Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail

• Must have own transportation

✱Afternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour

Interested parties can email [email protected]

or drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS#200-770 Enterprise Avenue, Victoria, BC

V8X 6R4

THE 292 SENIORS Travel and Social Group is looking for a driver for our 5 spd manual bus on 3-4 day monthly tours. Honourariam. Requires class 1 or 3 with Air. Call 778-352-2283 if you are interested.


HELP WANTED

SAVE ON FOODSMEMORIAL CENTRE

is NOW HIRING for ourJANITORIAL TEAM!

Come join the crew! The season will be fi lled with exciting sports, con-certs and other events. ✱Hours vary from eve-ning to night and are event driven. ✱Position is part-time and on call. Must also, be bondable.

FAX RESUME TO: 250-220-7887 or email: [email protected]

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

SERVER/BARISTA, reliable, friendly. F/T, Mon-Fri. Email: [email protected]

MEDICAL/DENTAL

•Licensed Practical Nurses •Registered Nurses•Community Respite

WorkerRequired for Bayshore Home Health for all shifts to support young adult clients who are living independently in the community. Client’s have complex care needs. Enhanced education / training will be provided to support these young adults. Casual and Full-time hours available.

Employee Benefi tPackage available.

Interested individuals areencouraged to Fax resume

to our Burnaby offi ce:1-866-686-7435 or e-mail

[email protected]

VOLUNTEERS

OPEN SPACES Arts Society is looking for volunteers to help with the retrospective Anna Banana: 45 Years of Fooling Around with A. Bana-na, from September 19 to Oc-tober 24. The position will as-sist artist Anna Banana with re-gifting 45 years of banana object and will develop archiv-ing, visitor experience and communications skills. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE LAND Conservancy, Covenant Program is remov-ing invasive species from con-servation covenants on August 25 and 28 from 10am-2pm and would like as much assis-tance as possible. Call Volun-teer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

THE MUSTARD Seed is seek-ing volunteers to help in the food bank warehouse, sorting food donations, packing food hampers, etc. Shifts are available Monday to Friday from 8-12noon, from noon-4pm, or from 9am-2pm. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

REGISTER NOW for Music lessons at (250)385-2263 or esquimaltmusic.com

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. Located in beautiful setting off the Gorge. Call 250-514-6223 or online: www.andreakober.comTake $20 off your second booked massage!

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

NEED A MORTGAGE?Good/Bad/No Credit,

Self Employed, 1st & 2nd Mortgage

Call: 250-818-9636Joe Singh, Mort.Spelist.DLC-Slegg Mortgage Ltd.

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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

PETS

PETS

GORGEOUS MINI Schnauzer pups, party colours. tails docked. $1200. 250897-6275.


FREE ITEMS

FREE 3 seater sofa, you pick-up. Call (250)477-7819.


FREE ITEMS

FREE METAL garage shelv-ing, 2 racks, 58”hx30”w, 7 shelves. (250)658-4242.

FRIENDLY FRANK

12 BERNARDIN 250ml jars, $5. New Copco stove top ket-tle, $20. 250-383-5390.

2 SAMURAI swords, $15. & $10. 5 vintage candy jars $74. 778-265-1615.

6 SIDED Aquarium-17.5’wx2’h, $50. Call (250)477-1819.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

GARAGE SALES

CENTRAL SAANICH- 8035 Arthur Drive. Sun, Aug, 30 9am-2pm. Household items, fi shing & camping equipment.

DEEP COVE- 11307 Chalet Rd, Sat, Aug 29, 10-4pm. 70 year collection of power tools, gardening tools, camping equipment, and fi bre-glass dingy mold...

SAANICH- MOUNT Doug area: 4332 Cedar Hill Rd. Moving + 3 home garage sale. Sat, Aug 29, 8am-1pm. Furni-ture, yard and lots of house-hold items, art materials, etc... Come rain or shine!

SAANICHTON- 1897 Sea-board Crescent, Sat, Aug 29, 9-2pm. Moving Sale!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

MORTGAGES

PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lend-er. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd,& interim mortgages. No fees!Pls email: grpacifi [email protected] to agents.

OPEN HOUSE

1475 BANFF PLC, VICTORIA

For Sale by Owner! This seller is buyer

agent friendly. Open House;

Sat., Aug. 29th, 11am-1pm. www.1475banff.ca


SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 250.388.3535

email [email protected]

250.388.3535Your community. Your classifieds.

$30/60GET IT RENTED!BUY ONE WEEK, GET SECOND WEEK FREE!*

SELL IT IN 3 OR IT RUNS FOR FREE!*Place your private party automotive ad with us in one of our Greater Victoria papers for the next 3 weeks for only $30 or choose all 5 papers for $60. If your vehicle does not sell, call us and we'll run it again at no charge!*Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

www.localworkbc.ca

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND

ONLINE

bcclassified com

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It’s been a hot summer in Saanich, and as a result of water restrictions, lawns throughout the district have been drying up, despite homeowners’ best efforts to beat the heat.

Your lawn won’t go green no matter how much you preen, but a mid-summer drought is no reason to pout, according to Illarion Gallant of Rusnak Gallant Ltd. The landscape architect said homeowners shouldn’t worry about their lawns drying up three months of the year – it’s only natural for grass to dehydrate in this kind of weather.

“A lawn doesn’t die when it goes brown, it just goes dormant,” he said. “If a client was coming to me and asking me, I’d say, ‘Go with the reality of nature and allow your grass to go dormant.’”

While he admits it’s not the nicest thing for some homeowners to hear, Gallant said it’s really the only option in this severe heat, with the current drought in B.C. prompting harsher restrictions for the most green-thumbed citizens.

“Usually what happens in a drought situation, you’re allowed to water new lawns, water new plants – you can’t even do that in Vancouver now. The drought situation’s very serious.”

Gallant said attitudes about how a lawn should look are somewhat generational, with older homeowners seeing lush lawns as a status symbol while younger residents more or less go

with the flow (or lack of).“The 1960s middle class

esthetic was green lawns, and that meant fertilizer and a lot of water,” said Gallant. “The new middle class esthetic is either long grass or you go brown.”

When designing a garden, Gallant said homeowners can opt for longer grass that tends to withstand drought better because it provides more shade on the soil surface and has a lower rate of evapotranspiration, the process by which water is transferred to the atmosphere by evaporation from soil and by transpiration from plants.

“If you’re out in the sun and you have long hair, your scalp is

a little cooler than if you had a shaved head – it’s the same thing when you have a mowed lawn. You don’t really have shade on the soil surface, so you have a higher rate evapotranspiration.”

When preparing to lay down a new lawn, Gallant said it’s better to have 12 to 18 inches of soil to create optimum conditions for water retention.

“It creates enough of a planting medium to hold moisture, but also gives it an opportunity for rooting,” he said. “Eighteen inches is luxury, 12 inches is achievable.”

Gallant also recommended against using a lot of clay, noting homeowners should opt for a larger amount of sand.

“In soil, you have to have some percentage of clay, like 18 or 19 per cent,” he said. “But in my lawns, I like to have 60 to 65 per cent sand to give it structure.”

However, for existing lawns, the options are limited short of tearing up the lawn and putting in more drought-resistant grass. For the practical gardener, Gallant said it’s best to just ride out the heat wave.

“Of course you can water it as much as you can before you get into water restrictions, but what happens is with the heat, the water table goes down and it goes brown. For established gardens… there’s not much you can do.”

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES / TOTAL, AUGUST 2014

NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, AUGUST 2014

ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, AUGUST 2014

MONTH TO DATE, AUG. 24/15 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

» 548/609» 695/904» 3,707/4,316

Drought conditions taking a toll on lawns


Lawn drying up in the heat? Don’t sweat it. Illarion Gallant of Rusnak Gallant Ltd. says homeowners shouldn’t worry about their lawns turning brown during the current drought. After all, the grass isn’t dead, it’s just gone dormant.

Landscape architect says homeowners shouldn’t worry if the grass is brown


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OPENHOUSESAUG 28-SEP 3, 2015

VICTORIA728 Yates Street,Daily 12-5 (except Friday)Concert Properties250-383-3722

1660 Cyril Close, $729,900MLS 355431, Saturday 1-3Jonesco Real Estate Inc.Roger Jones, 250-361-9838

614 Baxter Ave., $499,000MLS 353736, Saturday 1-2One Percent RealtyTania McFadden, 250-589-0248

403-1149 Rockland Avenue, $349,900MLS 355399, Sunday 2-4Jonesco Real Estate Inc.Roger Jones, 250-361-9838

207-1745 Leighton Rd., $215,000MLS 353195, Saturday 2-4Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

303-924 Cook Street, $235,000MLS 351403, Saturday 1-3RE/MAX CamosunDana Hahn, 250-744-3301

201-11 Cooperage Pl., $619,000MLS 352358, Saturday 1-3Macdonald Realty Ltd.Lynn Van de Kamp, 250-216-7385

102-1361 Hillside Avenue$369,900MLS 350496, Saturday 12-1:30Newport RealtySandy Berry, 250-818-8736

VIEW ROYAL26-108 Aldersmith Pl., $459,000MLS 355356, Sunday 2-3:30Newport RealtyRick Allen, 250-385-2033

ESQUIMALT10-850 Parklands Drive, $340,000MLS 350486, Sunday 1-3Fair RealtySukhmeet Grewal, 250-704-9794

SAANICH EAST1-4771 Cordova Bay Rd, $789,000MLS 355296, Sunday 1:30-3:30Macdonald RealtyLynn Van de Kamp, 250-216-7385

SAANICH WEST381 Montcalm Ave., $540,000MLS 355057, Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Patrick Achtzner, 250-656-0131

4095 Raymond St. N., $569,900MLS 355273, Sat. & Sun. 2-4Century 21 Queenswood RealtyRobert Young, 250-385-6900

4063 Grange Rd., $434,900MLS 354158, Sunday 2-4Newport RealtyGordon Lee, 250-385-2033

3117 Esson Rd, $415,000MLS 350506, Saturday 1-3Fair Realty

SAANICH PENINSULA1608 Mayneview TerraceMLS 354713, Saturday 2-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Gary McInnis, 250-384-8124

304-2427 Amherst Ave., $195,000MLS 352159, Saturday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

105-7070 West Saanich, $249,900MLS 354843, Saturday 1-3Royal LePage Coast Capital RealtyBrad Forrest, 250-508-1973

WEST SHORE102-3210 Jacklin Road, $317,000MLS 354538, Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunJean Omelchenko, 250-744-3301

2312 Selwyn RoadMLS 353738, Sunday 2-4DFH Real Estate Ltd.Kevin Seibel, 250-477-7291

944 Dunford Ave., From $359,000Saturday & Sunday 2-4RE/MAX CamosunRon Bahrey, 250-744-8772

402-611 Goldstream Ave.$199,900MLS 354177, Buzzer 774, Saturday 1-3Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

28-2827 Sooke Lake Rd., $75,000MLS 352343, Saturday 2-3:30RE/MAX CamosunJilly Csizmadia, 250-744-3301

2909 Pickford Road, $469,000MLS 355009, Sunday 2-4Sutton Group West Coast RealtyJulie DeMelo, 250-888-9131

593 Latoria Road, From $299,000Saturday & Sunday 1-4Pemberton Holmes Ltd.Greg Long, 250-384-8124

SOOKE5661 Sooke Rd., $639,900Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd.Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

37-7109 West Coast Rd., $159,000Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX CamosunJean Omelchenko, 250-744-3301

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

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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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It’s been a hot summer in Saanich, and as a result of water restrictions, lawns throughout the district have been drying up, despite homeowners’ best efforts to beat the heat.

Your lawn won’t go green no matter how much you preen, but a mid-summer drought is no reason to pout, according to Illarion Gallant of Rusnak Gallant Ltd. The landscape architect said homeowners shouldn’t worry about their lawns drying up three months of the year – it’s only natural for grass to dehydrate in this kind of weather.

“A lawn doesn’t die when it goes brown, it just goes dormant,” he said. “If a client was coming to me and asking me, I’d say, ‘Go with the reality of nature and allow your grass to go dormant.’”

While he admits it’s not the nicest thing for some homeowners to hear, Gallant said it’s really the only option in this severe heat, with the current drought in B.C. prompting harsher restrictions for the most green-thumbed citizens.

“Usually what happens in a drought situation, you’re allowed to water new lawns, water new plants – you can’t even do that in Vancouver now. The drought situation’s very serious.”

Gallant said attitudes about how a lawn should look are somewhat generational, with older homeowners seeing lush lawns as a status symbol while younger residents more or less go

with the flow (or lack of).“The 1960s middle class

esthetic was green lawns, and that meant fertilizer and a lot of water,” said Gallant. “The new middle class esthetic is either long grass or you go brown.”

When designing a garden, Gallant said homeowners can opt for longer grass that tends to withstand drought better because it provides more shade on the soil surface and has a lower rate of evapotranspiration, the process by which water is transferred to the atmosphere by evaporation from soil and by transpiration from plants.

“If you’re out in the sun and you have long hair, your scalp is

a little cooler than if you had a shaved head – it’s the same thing when you have a mowed lawn. You don’t really have shade on the soil surface, so you have a higher rate evapotranspiration.”

When preparing to lay down a new lawn, Gallant said it’s better to have 12 to 18 inches of soil to create optimum conditions for water retention.

“It creates enough of a planting medium to hold moisture, but also gives it an opportunity for rooting,” he said. “Eighteen inches is luxury, 12 inches is achievable.”

Gallant also recommended against using a lot of clay, noting homeowners should opt for a larger amount of sand.

“In soil, you have to have some percentage of clay, like 18 or 19 per cent,” he said. “But in my lawns, I like to have 60 to 65 per cent sand to give it structure.”

However, for existing lawns, the options are limited short of tearing up the lawn and putting in more drought-resistant grass. For the practical gardener, Gallant said it’s best to just ride out the heat wave.

“Of course you can water it as much as you can before you get into water restrictions, but what happens is with the heat, the water table goes down and it goes brown. For established gardens… there’s not much you can do.”

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ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, AUGUST 2014

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Drought conditions taking a toll on lawns


Lawn drying up in the heat? Don’t sweat it. Illarion Gallant of Rusnak Gallant Ltd. says homeowners shouldn’t worry about their lawns turning brown during the current drought. After all, the grass isn’t dead, it’s just gone dormant.

Landscape architect says homeowners shouldn’t worry if the grass is brown

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Braves set for a new seasonThe Saanich Braves junior

B squad is gearing up for a new hockey season under the leadership of newly named captain Jack Rachwalski. Saanich hockey fans can get a look at the next generation of Braves when the team holds on-ice practices from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Braves then head to Juan De Fuca Arena for an exhibition game against the Westshore Wolves on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. The Braves head up the Peninsula to open the season on Friday, Sept. 4 with a game at the Panorama Recreation Centre against the Peninsula Panthers at 7:30 p.m.

Saanich hockey fans hoping to take in the Kraft Hockeyville NHL pre-season game between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks Sept. 21 can enter a supervised public lottery over the coming week at Panorama Recreation Centre. Come in person to place your ballot for a chance to win two tickets to the game: Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Sunday, Sept. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. You must be 19 years of age or over and provide photo ID proof of age. Residents of the Saanich Peninsula will be required to provide proof of residence to

enter a ballot in the residents’ draw. The tickets will be drawn Sept. 9 and with winners posted Sept. 10 on the North Saanich Kraft Hockeyville Facebook page and in the Panorama Recreation Centre Arena lobby.

Come to Pearkes Recreation Centre today (Friday, Aug. 28) for a hotdog lunch and help Edges on Ice support the Tour de Rock fundraising campaign to fight childhood cancer. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and get two hotdogs and a drink for $5.

Saanich cricket fans can get one of their last glimpses of the season on Saturday, when Saanich plays Metchosin at Beacon Hill Park and the Incogs also take on the Islanders at St. Michaels University School. On Sunday, the Beacon Hill pitch hosts Albion and the Colts. All games start at 12:30 p.m.

The University of Victoria

men’s soccer team continues exhibition play Saturday when they take on Oak Bay at 2 p.m. on UVic Field 4. The UVic Women’s team plays later that day versus the U-15 HPL Boys team. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. at Centennial field.

Interested in becoming a soccer referee? The Vancouver Island Soccer League is looking for referees at entry level 11-a-side soccer. Upon completion of the clinic you’ll be classified as a youth referee (14 or 15 years old) or a district referee (16 years old or older). You can attend the clinic at Braefoot Park Aug. 28 to 30. To register, visit www.bcsoccer.net/referee-clinics.

Looking forward to baseball season, the Victoria Mariners have launched their Bantam Premier team which joins the already established Junior Premier and Premier Teams. An introduction and assessments for the coming 2016 season continue this weekend at the Layritz bantam field. For additional information visit victoriamariners.pointstreaksites.com/view/victoriamariners.

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Friday, Aug. 28Greek Fest runs

Aug. 28 to 30 and Sept. 4 to 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at the Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr. Greek Fest offers an array of authentic Greek food, desserts, baked goods as well as a Greek deli. There are also family activities including a heritage exhibit, live music and dancing, arts and crafts and face-painting.

Art Show and Sale by Goward House portrait painters runs from Aug. 28 to Oct. 28 at 2495 Arbutus Rd. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a preview of the event, visit Gowardhouse.com/artshow.

Saturday, Aug. 29Summer Star

Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca.

Lifetime Networks is hosting its annual summer picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mount Douglas Park in the field area at the lower beach parking lot. Friends and family are warmly welcome. Please bring a salad, or veggie to share and your own beverage. Feel free to bring games, lawn chairs and blankets – some picnic tables are available. RSVP to [email protected] or call Sandy at 250-477-4112.

Sunday, Aug. 30Morning Mist Canoe

Adventure – guided paddle from 8-11 a.m. for ages 18 and over at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Paddle in the lake searching for eagles, herons, turtles and other lake life with CRD Regional Parks naturalists. Canoe equipment and instruction are provided and no experience is necessary. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). You must pre–register: $20+GST. Phone 250-478-3344 for registration and

meeting location details.

Tour heritage houses and buildings with commentary about the properties provided by the Hallmark Heritage Society. The ride begins at the Old Craigflower School, 2755 Admirals Rd., at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Be sure to bring a lunch. www.gvcc.bc.ca.

Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at 2401G Millstream Rd., Langford. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Erna at 250-474-0808.

Tuesday, Sept. 1RON Talks take

place on the first Tuesday of the month and features great speakers talking about their passions for 15 minutes followed by 15 minutes of questions. RON Talks starts at 7 p.m. at Crumsby’s Cafe, 4525 West Saanich Rd. For more information, email [email protected].

Volkssport Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Drive. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Gail at 250-477-4472.

Thursday, Sept. 3Volkssport Thursday

evening walk. Meet at Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Road. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Kaye at 250-721-3065.

Saturday, Sept. 5

Volkssport 6/10 km walk. Meet at Centennial Park, 7400 Block Wallace Drive, Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Carol at 250-386-6670. Picnic to follow, bring a picnic lunch to share.

Sunday, Sept. 6Volkssport 5/10 km

walk. Meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is George at 250-386-1279.

Wednesday, Sept. 9The Sons of

Scotland Benevolent Association invites you to Tartan Up! for four days. Take part in a

Whisky Tasting (Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.), Charity Golf Tournament (Sept. 10, 9 a.m.), Celtic Musical Concert (Sept. 11, 7 p.m.), Jack Whyte book reading/signing (Sept. 12, 2 p.m.), Scottish Tartan Ball/Dinner (Sept. 12, 6 p.m.). Proceeds from the events benefit the Kidney Foundation, the Sons of Scotland Foundation, and the Victoria High School Rhythm and Blues Band. For more information, visit tartanup.org or contact Irene at 250-652-5773 or [email protected].

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