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Langford residents SAVE 20% on many drop-in activities with proof of residency 6 Structured vs. Unstructured Play by Lee Richardson

8 New Schools Provide Students with Working Opportunities! by Jim Cambridge, SD62 Superintendent

10 From the Kitchen: Mocha Heaven by Marcie Gauntlett

12 BCCCPA Vancouver Island Receives Westshore Support

14 Strength Transfer from the Gym to Competition (and Life!) by Douglas Brooks, MS

16 Hoop Hype 2.0 by Brad Lidstone

19 2014 IRB Americas Rugby Championship Coming to Langford by Bryan Kelly

22 Westshore Rebels Season Preview by Kate Duke

26 Belmont Football Season Preview by Elise Pastro

32 Your Pics

34 Destination West Shore: Summertime is About the Music by Cindy Moyer

40 Community Events Calendar

42 Horoscopes

44 Distractions

45 Dear Clair

46 Dear Buster

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by Lee Richardson

The balance between structured play and unstructured play can be hard to achieve but parents would do well to cre-

ate opportunities for both. Unstructured play is an opportunity for children to have free time to play and experiment without any leadership or direction. Conversely, structured play is when children are led through an activity. They are both important for a child’s development and can have a huge impact on how the child gains independence and acquires skills. Children will tell you what they want and you as a parent have to filter what they want and give them what they need. For example, children always want pop and candy, which is not what they get if you are doing your job. By filtering what they want, you can offer them better choices such as exercise and healthy living. They might get some candy and some pop but it is limited to a reasonable amount. The parent supplements fruit, vegetables and healthy choices to ensure the child is getting what he needs nutritionally speaking. As in structured and unstructured play there should be a healthy balance. Children gravitate to unstructured play because they are in control of what they are doing. Structured play teaches the children life skills they need.

Options for structured play include preschools, recreational programs, day care programs, trips to the museum, or any time that you to plan to teach a specific skill or provide a certain experience. Preschools offer a diverse program and often incor-porate many skill-building activities. Most do not incorporate a formal physical education component and when they do it is often unstructured. I recommend looking for programs that have a regular structured physical activity program. You should also see that the children have some unstructured time built into their daily schedule at a pre-school.

Recreational physical literacy programs can be hit or miss. It is important to look for high quality programs and instructors that are specialists in children and are not necessarily profession-al athletes or sports professionals. Children do not need to learn how to play basketball from a Michael Jordan type; they need

someone that can teach at their level and connect with them. Try to find programs that challenge your child and where he can operate confidently. If he has issues, make sure the instructor is aware and works through the issues with him. Feel free to let the instructor know what works for you. Sometimes it takes quite a few repeats of the issue for progress to be made. Make sure you persevere through the difficult times and stay committed to the program. Taking your child out because he is frustrated will not help him work through the things he needs in order to grow. Structured play gives an opportunity for issues to arise and should give the child a chance to work through the struggles. Unstructured play can do this too, however. When a child is in unstructured play she should be doing what she chooses and at these times, issues rarely surface.

It is important for unstructured and structured play to occur in individual and large groups, and groups of different ages. The more exposure you can give your child to different group dy-namics the more s/he will be able to adapt to different situa-tions. Try to get your child into situations where s/he is a leader, a follower, the star of the show, the background, the oldest, the youngest, etc. Each time they are exposed to a new scenario it will help them become more flexible, dynamic and friendlier and they will understand how to function happily in any envi-ronment.

Do not always let your child choose the programs. Just like adults, children go through phases of high and low energy. Chil-dren can get trapped in a low-energy vortex if a parent isn’t there to help them find things to re-energize themselves. I have seen times in my own children’s lives where they sit in front of a game or movie for hours. If I was doing that my advisers would tell me to find something to energize myself and that is a parent’s job – to help their children know when to say, “OK you need more time with your friends” or “How about a day playing with me or on your own today?” Too much of anything is no good and parents have the role of figuring out when to draw the line on

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familycertain things. For example at our house, piano practice and a few household chores have to be done before my boys have free play. Piano practice is structured alone time when they guide themselves through a routine that has been taught them by their teacher. It is interesting to see that Ethan, my youngest, often chooses free time on the piano now. A year ago, he would not have touched it during his free time but now he has even begun to make up his own songs. This illustrates the relationship be-tween structured and unstructured play. Learning specific skills happens more quickly in structured time and the skills carry into free time. The balance of play leads to creativity and pas-sion. When there is imbalance, creativity or passion can be lost.

Parents can expect to see different behaviours in different types of play. A child that does not play well individually is often a product of too much time spent with other children. Children who struggle in structured play have not been exposed to struc-tured time. This is OK because the most important thing is to try to follow through on commitments and get the child feeling safe and confident in a new environment. Feeling insecure or lacking self-esteem in a certain environment will lead to behav-iours that will take time to sort out. If the instructor is good, s/he will expedite the process by using techniques to make the child comfortable. This takes time and the instructor will try a

variety of things to find what works for that child. Be patient, give it time, and eventually the child will settle in and begin to excel in that environment. In the case of unstructured play, exposure will go a long way and that comes directly from the parent creating those opportunities for their child to have some time to play as an individual. Parents should be relaxed and go with what feels right. Striking a balance is the key to a happy home and happy child. Below are some excellent articles about structured and unstructured activities. I encourage parents to find programs for their children that incorporate both.

http://www.emmaschildren.com/play/163-structured-vs-unstruc-tured.html

http://www.greenmomscollective.ca/getting-enough-outdoor-play/

http://www.babycenter.com/404_should-i-set-up-structured-activ-ities-for-my-toddler-or-just_11907.bc

http://www.parents-space.com/unstructured-time-for-free-play/


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By Jim Cambridge, SD62 Superintendent

It is no secret that the Sooke School District is build-ing two new state-of-the art high schools set to open in

September 2015. Already the new Belmont and Royal Bay secondary schools are providing students with career op-portunities and trades training.

At SD62 we recognize that trades training is a critical component of the high school experience. The district has put a lot of energy and resources into making the trades programs some of the most efficient and forward thinking programs in the province.

T.A.S.K – Trades Awareness Skills and Knowledge – is an educational partnership between SD62 and Camosun College. The program allows students to explore a vari-ety of trades including: Form Work, Framing, Floor Con-struction, Roof Construction, Plumbing, Sheet Metal and Electrical. The credits go towards high school graduation and can also be transferred to a trades training certificate.

As a result of these programs, nine students and recent

New Schools Provide Students with Working Opportunitiesgraduates of the T.A.S.K and Residential Construction program are working on the sites of the new schools. The programs are putting kids on the job sites in their own community as they polish their skills and pick up new ones. All of the students are enrolled in paid apprentice-ship programs.

Royal Bay and Belmont secondary will offer a variety of programs and education options for students. The schools are designed to complement each other and offer students the best programs and learning spaces in both hands-on and theoretical classroom work.

Royal Bay is centred in a new housing development with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The school will fea-ture a rooftop basketball court, an asphalt rubber track, a performance theatre with seating for 350 people, high-tech learning centres and enhanced project learning spac-es, multiple fine arts and technical course classrooms, and community and family support spaces. Royal Bay will ac-commodate 800 students.

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Mocha Heaven is one of the most delicious and decadent desserts. Actually, the cocoa has far fewer calories than regular chocolate, uses very little oil,

and uses low-cal almond milk. It’s a never-fail hit and takes only about 15 min-utes to get it into the oven.

DIREC T IONSMix all dry ingredients together except 4 Tbsp. of the cocoa and brown sugar.

Mix in milk and oil. Spread in buttered square 8” pan.

Mix remaining cocoa with brown sugar and sprinkle over the batter. Mix the hot water and hot coffee together and slowly pour evenly onto the batter. Be

careful, it can slosh!

Bake at 350 °F for 45 minutes.

You will be delighted to find that a luscious pudding-cake is the result! Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

IngredientsI cup White Sugar

3/4 cup C oconut Sugar2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/4 tsp. Salt5-1/2 tbsp. Pure C ocoa Powder

2 tbsp. Vegetable O il1/2 cup Almond Milk

1 cup Light Brown Sugar1 cup Boiling Water3/4 cup Hot C offee

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The BC Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association (Vancouver Island Chapter) provides access to an

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Programs include:

On-site support during treatment: Practical assistance such as cafeteria vouchers, funding for Child Life so kids have access to toys, electronics, arts and crafts supplies and books. Special lunches are brought in to the hospital to break the monotony of treatment.

Family support: A variety of family programs including arts and crafts nights and outdoor adventures. Information meetings and retreats are organized so that families can connect, recharge and build a supportive, local community.

Individual support and advocacy: Skilled family liaisons work closely with the hospital and local families to extend psychosocial connections and connect families to resources in the community.

Emergency assistance: Funds and resources such as gas, phone and grocery cards are provided to families in urgent need.

Since the official launch of the BCCCPA’s Vancouver Island-based Family Support Program at Saunders Subaru in March, the team has been busy following up with our wonderful community on the many offers of support. We give a big thank you to Dave Saunders and Saunders Subaru for continuing to deliver their Comfy Kids Car Program. It provides a lifeline for many families as they travel from the Island to BC Children’s Hospital. This program is critically important to many kids and their families and is a key partnership in the BCCCPA

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A few exciting donations have come in over the past couple of months including a generous donation from the Highlanders Football Association of season opener tickets to the pediatric oncology families, along with a donation of $1,000. As a result, many families enjoyed the season opener on May 4th...and the Highlanders won!

Coast Capital Savings (Westshore) donated $5,000 to the BCCPA. The generosity of Coast Capital will give many kids with cancer and their families much needed support through tough times. Thank you to Coast Capital (Westshore) for your amazing donation!

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We are pleased to announce a wonderful new partnership with Paddle for Health, where proceeds for this great community event will be going to the BCCCPA Family Support Program. Paddle for Health is a not-for-profit team of volunteers dedicated to enhancing the lives of cancer patients and their families through paddle sport events and fundraisers.

Check out the website www.paddleforhealth.ca and round up some friends to join us for a great morning on the water in support of kids with cancer and their families.


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Throwing (football, softball, lacrosse) striking (hockey, tennis, golf ), and kicking (soccer) sports

all benefit from stronger and more effective torso rotation. Examining the mechanics needed to optimize sport skills, rotary power is the key link from the weight room to the playing field. Preferred exercises use a closed chain position (standing up on the feet), weight shifts both laterally and horizontally (to pre-load the rear leg) and transfer of weight to the lead leg at a high velocity. When working movement around the spine, through a transverse plane, initial exercise progression uses slow controlled movements to allow the muscle to experience longer under tension which optimizes strength and hypertrophy gains. Moreover, slow controlled movements on both the positive (concentric) and negative (eccentric) phases of the lift decrease the risk of injury. Visualize a swinging, throwing or striking motion. The shared feature is loading the legs to summon power from the legs through the hips to the core and onwards to the shoulder complex. “Triggering” the hips will transfer explosive power through the core. Key training equipment that helps to mimic this chain of events includes weighted medicine balls, strength tubing, and

partner resistance exercises that allow powerful explosive strength training without having to decelerate at the end of the range of motion as is necessary with free weights. Equipment like this can accommodate a full range of motion, whole-body skill movements and explosive, high velocity training, as well as allowing for “release” skills. Core rotation begins with a strength emphasis and controlled speeds, and finishes (later in the program cycle) with quick counter-movements (a type of “coupling”) focused on power initiation and quickness. At this stage, it is called performing core plyometrics.

Practical Skill Progressions

To improve performance and fine-tune skill-specific velocity, the key is to build for power through athletic rotation following a level-appropriate progression. To begin laying the foundation, follow the practical drill progressions below. Logical progressions build on postural strength and balance, move to the fine-tuning stage and result in high velocity rotation combined with lightning-quick counter-movement (e.g., step 7). • To achieve desired results as well as prevent lower

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back injury, athletes are cued to “set your core.” The easiest way to explain this is to experience the “clenching” or “bracing” of the core when someone unexpectedly fakes a punch to your stomach. This tightening reflex reflects a “set core” that prepares the region to exert force, as well as to absorb force.

• Initially build the progression from static-hold supine and prone position exercises. Lengthen the duration of holds and add loading and/or instability to those positions to develop core strength and control.

• Next, shift static core stability hold exercises to standing, closed kinetic chain positions.

• Add slow tempo full ROM rotation through the transverse plane with emphasis on loading the eccentric deceleration phase. Use a 2:4 rep count (2 seconds concentric, 4 seconds eccentric).

• Increase the intent of power initiation at specific

ranges of motion.

• Increase the loading, movement velocity and rep counts for a given exercise.

• Decrease eccentric-concentric coupling time at the point of direction change to generate power.

Douglas will be speaking at the 25th Annual Island Fitness Conference, November 1st, 2014 at the Victoria Conference Center. For more information or to register for his sessions and experience movement that brings this article to life, please contact [email protected], www.islandfitnessassociation.com or like us on Facebook. Registration opens September 1st, 2014.

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Westshore Basketball is excited to tip-off for our 2014/2015 season. Building on the successes of pre-

vious seasons, directors Curt Spaven and Brad Lidstone are anticipating all-time record numbers for registration. De-tails on programs and registration can be found at www.westshorebasketball.com

Last year, children aged six to nine explored the sport of basketball in a fun way. Coach Todd Kozinka brought the success of his Sooke Storm program to the West Shore with the Westshore Rain beginning in October 2013. They played Tuesday nights at John Stubbs School for nine weeks. In January, there were so many kids wanting to play that back-to-back sessions were run on Tuesdays for anoth-er nine weeks. Rain ran a final session after Spring Break for players aged six to nine in an early timeslot and players in grades five and six in a later timeslot. In total, more than 110 players played in the Rain program in the 2013/2014 season!

In the Rain program, players learn dribbling, passing, catching, shooting, footwork and basic movement skills. All sessions have ample time for game play. Todd has coached at the elementary, high school, university and in-ternational level. He aims to provide an instructional pro-gram that is based on fun and learning.

The 2013/2014 season also saw high registration numbers in the Westshore Dawgs Night League basketball program. There were three U15 boys’ teams, two U13 boys’ teams, one U11 boys’ team and one U11 girls’ team. In addition, a new U18 girls’ team played for five weeks in preparation for their high school season. The Westshore Dawgs teams had various successes including winning the U15 Boys A division championship. Essencia L. won the Free Throw Competition for the U11 Girls Division. More than 75 players played in the Night League program and numbers are expected to increase for 2014/2015.

For children ready to participate in league play, the West-shore Dawgs program provides boys’ and girls’ teams for the Victoria and District Amateur Basketball League, known as the Night League. Practices occur in the West Shore and games are played at Lansdowne Middle School and SJ Willis School in Victoria. Players of ALL ability levels and experience in basketball are encouraged to join! Information on the Westshore Rain and Westshore Dawgs programs can be found at www.westshorebasketball.com;

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School League Basketball has long been the place for most players to play and the Sooke School District is no exception. Jack Showers, Lorraine Van Dyk and the Sooke District Elemen-tary Sports Council work tirelessly to give students the opportunity to play. Many elementary schools have both girls’ and boys’ teams that play a sea-son of games to have fun and partici-pate starting in January. In addition to league games, a Jamboree-style tour-nament is held at John Stubbs School for teams to end the season.

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Brad Lidstone is a parent, teacher and coach in the Westshore. In addition to being a director of Westshore Basketball, he sits on the Board of Directors for V&D and coaches the Senior Girls’ Basketball Team at Belmont High School. He encourages all interested athletes to pursue sport as part of a healthy lifestyle.

on teams during grades seven, eight and nine. Middle schools are a great place for players to continue learning skills through quality coaching and game play. Belmont’s high school teams are reaping the rewards of a strong middle school program. Players from Dunsmuir, Spen-cer and John Stubbs will have important roles on teams in 2014/2015. Westshore Basketball is excited about the opening of Royal Bay High School and the Belmont High School. With new facilities come new opportunities for basketball in the West Shore!

Westshore Basketball is always looking to provide qual-ity events in our community to benefit our basketball community. Look for 3x3 basketball tournaments, coach training sessions and exhibition games in our area! All in-formation can be found at www.westshorebasketball.com

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So lace up those high-tops and fill up your water bottle. Basketball continues to grow on the West Shore and you can be part of the fun!


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Rugby Canada is pleased to announce that the IRB Americas Rugby Championship (ARC) is once again

returning to the Canadian Centre of Excellence in Lang-ford, B.C. this coming October.

The ARC has been a hugely popular event on the Cana-dian rugby calendar ever since the IRB granted Rugby Canada hosting rights to the tournament in 2012.

Now, for the third straight year, the British Columbia rugby community will have the chance to witness elite international level rugby action, as Canada “A” will take on teams from the United States and Uruguay, as well as the four-time defending champion Argentina Jaguars.

This year’s competition will kick off on October 11th, with additional match days on October 15th and 19th. The first and third game days will kick off at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to allow families to attend the matches, while the mid-week game night is set for 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively.

Rugby Canada General Manager Mike Chu was quick to point out that the support Rugby Canada receives from the City of Langford and the Greater Victoria area con-tinues to be outstanding.

“It’s so important for Canada to be able to host events like this, and the year-round support we get from those in Langford and the Greater Victoria area is a huge part of that success. I know that support will continue when this tournament comes back for its third consecutive year,” said Chu from Langford.

In past years, Canada has fielded a mix of veteran as well as up-and-coming players in the ARC, many of who have gone on to represent their country at the Under-20 World Junior Trophy, on the IRB Sevens Series or even with the National Senior Men’s Team. This year, however, Chu believes there is extra opportunity available to players to make an impression on national team selectors.

2014 IRB Americas Rugby ChampionshipComing to Langford


what’s up“If you look at our schedule between now and the 2015 Rugby World Cup, we will be following a progression from this year’s Canadian Rugby Championship (C.R.C.), to the ARC to the 2014 Fall Tour. The next time we as-semble after that will be the 2015 Pacific Nations Cup, so that means that that every game between now and then is crucial for World Cup selection,” added Chu.

“Our coaches need to see players put their hand up against strong competition. Argentina, for example, uses some of the same players for the ARC, as they do in the Rugby Championship against the likes of New Zealand and South Africa, so it’s a great test for our athletes.”

One player who will likely be helping lead Canada on the field and continue making his own impression in Niagara Falls is Ontario’s Ray Barkwill. The Canada hooker knows full well the standard of competition the ARC brings, and is looking forward to the challenge posed by the rugby na-

tions that will be travelling to British Columbia.

“The ARC is a great tool to keep playing fast-paced, quality games and to test your skill set at a higher level or to gain your opportunity at playing at the full international level,” said Barkwill.

“The competition from the USA, Argentina and Uruguay brings very good set piece work and a skill set of very high quality, which is a step up from playing club rugby in Can-ada. I’m looking forward to it, as I know it’s going to be a great display of rugby.”

All games from the 2014 IRB Americas Rugby Champion-ship will be streamed LIVE on www.rugbycanada.tv


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The 2014 season is fast approaching for restless foot-ball fans across North America but here in Victo-

ria, your hometown Junior Westshore Rebels are already fully immersed in preparations for a season that aims to rewrite the franchise as we know it.

Despite being prominent in Canada for well over a de-cade, football has had less attention than it deserved in comparison to our neighbouring USA but here in the west the sheer domination of the sport is becoming hard to ignore. With four-time provincial champs, the Mount Doug Rams, the ring-bearing Victoria Spartans, the sought-after football program at Belmont High, not to mention Superbowl XLVIII champs, the Seattle Se-ahawks, the west is becoming hard to ignore. The Rebels have proven year after year to have the calibre worthy of standing alongside our western representatives. This season, the Westshore Rebels are stopping at nothing to earn this.

The CJFL has seen Victoria as an active football town since 1971 and since the Rebels debuted in 1998, they have been widely recognized as a strong and competitive team. For their first six seasons, the Rebels were the lone representatives of junior football for Vancouver Island, taking on teams in their BCFC league from Langley to Kelowna. At the end of the 2002 season, the Rebels had their first head coach change, which saw long-standing Rebel figure, John Cardillichia, step down and assistant coach Matt Bloker step up. The coaching situation was a success for two seasons before Bloker decided to move up to Nanaimo and create the Junior Vancouver Island Raiders. He took with him the majority of the gear and players, leaving behind only the costs of obtaining both; this marked the first critical rebuild in Rebel history. While the series of events hit at a personal level across the football community, it has since created a heated but beautiful rivalry between the two powerful teams, field-ing games that are infamously unmissable, no matter the allegiance.

If the task of running this high calibre physical program and dressing 55+ young men isn’t financially daunting enough, contrary to most community sports, a junior football organization has the responsibility of providing their team with adequate and safe gear, from belts to pads and helmets. Over the past few seasons, the Reb-

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els have taken on more than their share of financial burdens that have sometimes been comparable only to the dark and ironic humour we can find in the drama-comedy section. The infamous Rebel – Raider incident left this local team with one outstanding bill for gear they no longer had, a new bill for its replacement, and yet another when the team bus they were riding to face the Kamloops Broncos in the 2007 season opener went up in flames, once again leaving the young team gear-less.

Despite financial uncertainty, the Westshore Rebels Board of Directors made the communal decision in this past off-season to fight to keep the program running, committing to do whatever it takes to keep the gate-way open for young men to accomplish their dreams. Elise Pastro, who is now in her second year as presi-dent, spearheads the organization. It could quite likely be the change the Rebels have so desperately needed. Her passion as a solid community football figure and mother has proved to be nothing short of infectious. Along with the numerous other Rebel advocates, the emerging 2014 team has found a strong drive to make a difference in the community that keeps them alive.

After a very successful and exciting main camp, we are heading into the season with a team made up of mostly local and mainland boys, the majority of which are making their junior debut with the Westshore Reb-els. While the young team may lack veteran power, the league is talking. These fresh boys are bringing to the game a passion that is admirable. The roster is the epit-ome of a rebuild and judging by the pre-season antics, is a very positive one.

The 22-year-old linebacker, Chris Pastro, is one of the few eligible returning players. Heading into his fifth and final year in a Rebel jersey, he has become a re-spectable and genuine leader, earning his captain status in the team. “The rebuild is more than just on the field. It’s about changing what our community thinks about its team. At the end of the day, they are what keep this team going; their support is everything. So giving back to the community and showing this isn’t the same team as years past is crucial,” explained Pastro when asked about his stance on the rebuild. “We want our com-munity to be proud of us and not ashamed to call us their home town team.”

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As refreshing as it is to hear such commitment to hon-our home, actions speak louder than words and in this case, they are too loud to ignore. Since gear-ups began, the Rebel team has been spreading their community love like wildfire. A local blood drive, a lending hand to Je-neece Place, constant support to the local Legion, hard and happy work behind the counter for McHappy Day, a long weekend helping with the Luxton Fair, and dona-tions to such events as the Lifetime Networks Gala are all tokens of the appreciation this club has for its home. It is just a peek into their plans to make a difference.

The roar, the passion and the fight have become an in-toxicating and viral epidemic across the country. The adrenaline-filled family sport has been capturing the at-tention of people all over the place. Over the years, we have seen multiple players move to universities across North America and become professionals through such schooling. We have also seen a multitude of players go pro. This is what drives the club behind the scenes. The collective mission to provide a safe and structured envi-

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ronment for these young men and to give them the op-portunity to fulfil their passion is the sole reason that the lower island maintains a home team. The mission is also to give both local and mainland boys the opportunity to enrol in such a program, not only to continue their love of football but to teach the kind of fundamentals that mould men.

The Rebels would like to invite their community along for the ride this season. The first home game will be game two for the Rebels, hosting none other than the V.I. Raiders on August 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Schedule and ticket information can be found at www.westshorereb-els.ca. The Rebels Association would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the support they have received over the years and hope that these relationships will continue to grow. If the Westshore Rebels can be of service to your charity or organization in any way or if you would like to join in the rally to keep the program alive, go to: www.westshorerebelsfootball.com



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The Belmont Bulldogs Football players have been busy all summer long preparing for their 2014 sea-

son. Athletic Therapist Molly Aitkin has provided off-season speed and agility training preparing the players to be in top speed condition entering their football sea-son. Team workouts at PISE with Head Coach Alexis Sanschagrin has rounded out the development of the players by adding weightlifting to the strength and con-ditioning component. Spending their summer training hard can only make these boys unstoppable as they ap-proach the gridiron for their second season in the AAA high school conference. GO DAWGS!

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Oct. 18 South Delta Belmont South Delta 1:30 P.M.

Oct. 24 Belmont New Westminster Westhills Stadium 5:00 P.M.

Oct. 31 West Vancouver Belmont TBA 4:30 P.M.

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I don’t know about you, but songs trigger my favourite summer memories. From the Beach Boys’ classic

“California Girls” to today’s “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, you will find few who aren’t affected by music and the emotions it conjures deep within us. Why is that?

According to a 2011 McGill University study, listening to music activates the brain’s release of dopamine (the “feel good” neurochemical), which happens when we experience pleasure and reward. The study also revealed that even the anticipation of pleasurable music induces the release of dopamine. Like satisfying our primal desires for food, sleep and sex, we’re biologically wired to respond to music. Musical expression has been a fundamental part of human society around the world for tens of thousands of years. Beyond being “nice to have” after our basic needs are met, music is a necessary part of social culture.

Extensive evidence-based studies show conclusively that music education equips students to learn how to achieve. Music education affects student learning and life in the following important ways:

• Enhances fine motor skills – musically trained children have better motor function than non-musically trained children.

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• Prepares the brain for success – complex math is easier for students who have studied music, because the same parts of the brain used to process math are strengthened through practice in music.

• Sharpens the ability to focus – early childhood training in playing a musical instrument improves the ability to pay attention. Visual focus, active listening, and staying on task are essential for success in school and in an increasingly competitive workplace.

• Strengthens determination – students who take music lessons surpass their peers in their ability to persevere toward a goal and overcome obstacles to success. At the core of determination are motivation, commitment and persistence. Who wouldn’t want to cultivate those qualities in our children?

• Improves physical and mental health and wellbeing – music has been found to improve the body’s immune system function, reduce levels of stress and aid in social bonding. Listening to music was found to be more effective than prescription drugs in reducing anxiety prior to surgery.

It would seem there is no apparent downside to music. I may be partial because I’ve been living and working with musicians for most of my life, so have witnessed first-

Summertime is All About the Music!by Cindy Moyer


hand the power of music in helping to sculpt well-adjusted individuals and enliven whole communities.

Before the summer is out, be sure to take time to come and learn more about the power of music. Savour the great live and local arts and entertainment available here on the fabulous West Shore.

West Shore Arts & Culture Events Until August 4Annual Sooke Fine Arts ShowSEAPARC Leasure Complex, Sookewww.sookefinearts.com

MUSIC EDUCATION on the Westshore

what’s upAugust 2Ken Lavigne and Cool Beans TrioBC Day Celebration Performing Arts Festival7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30pm)Anglican Church of the Advent, Colwoodwww.westshorearts.org

August 3 (every Sunday until August 31)Langford’s Music in the Park with Jack FM2 to 4 p.m.Veteran’s Memorial Park, Langfordwww.cityoflangford.ca

August 4BC Day Celebration Performing Arts FestivalWesthills Field & Stadium, Langfordwww.westshorearts.org

August 9Basically Birds Art Exhibition & The Clothesline ShowCoast Collective Art Centre, Colwoodwww.coastcollective.ca

As we move through August and begin to ramp up for another school year, now is the time to consider how we plan to capitalize on the power of music in our lives and the lives of our children.

Regardless of their musical inter-ests, there are a number of options for taking music lessons on the West Shore. Here are a few:

Alloy Musicwww.alloymusic.ca

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Tom Lee Musicwww.tomleemusic.ca

Victoria Conservatory of Musicwww.vcm.bc.ca

August 27 to September 7Inspired by Emily (Carr)Open Wednesday to SundayNoon to 5 p.m.Open Call for Artists Closes Aug. 7Coast Collective Art Gallery, Colwoodwww.coastcollective.ca

The Clothesline Show returns to Esquimalt Lagoon at the Coast Collective Aug. 9th.

Ken Lavigne will be in concert August 2 as part of the BC Day Celebration festival of the performing arts.


what’s upSeptember 7Metchosin DayMetchosin Municipal Grounds & Village Centrewww.metchosinday.ca

September 10 to 22Island Invitational: Clay, Paint, Metal Group ExhibitionCoast Collective Gallery, Colwoodwww.coastcollective.ca

September 12 to 14Luxton Fall Fair (featuring Arts in the Barn)Sponsored by the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths Association and Live Music sponsored by the West Shore Arts CouncilLuxton Fairgrounds, Langfordwww.luxtonfair.ca

September 24 to October 12Black & White +1 Art ExhibitCoast Collective Art Gallery, Colwoodwww.coastcollective.ca

Karly Summers performing August 4 at Westhills Stadium as part of the BC Day Celebration.

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” – Confucius

The West Shore’s BC Day Celebration Performing Arts Festival kicks off with opening night concert performances Saturday, August 2nd by Ken Lavigne and the Cool Beans Trio at Colwood’s Church of the Advent at 510 Mount View Avenue. Tickets are $25/person and available at Tom Lee Music, Westside InstaPrint, the Coast Collective Art Centre at Esquimalt Lagoon, and at the door.

On Monday, Aug. 4th, the festival moves to the Westhills Field and Stadium at Langford’s City Centre Park, where the community is invited to enjoy FREE non-stop performances from 10am to 8pm, showcasing music, dance, theatre and even a little magic! Festival-goers will also have a chance to discover the work of local artists, artisans, community groups and exhibitors, including hands-on explorations in the arts and a range of high-energy activities for the kids. Check-out the full performance roster at www.westshorearts.org

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Hello WestShore residents,

As a passionate real estate professional work-ing primarily in the WestShore, I am excited about sharing my views and enthusiasm on the Real Estate market in our growing com-munity. Each month, I will update residents on the latest sales, average home prices and

provide advice for selling your home.

Summer has arrived in Victoria! The arrival of summer means longer days, more sunshine and yes, more properties on the market. This summer is no exception; total sales in February amounted to 412 sales, which is up from the previous year by 4.6% and is a 27.2% increase over the 324 sales reported to the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) in January 2014 (see info-graphic below). Every month brings new challenges and opportunities in the market and I’m looking forward to sharing

these with our readers.

If you would like more information, please con-tact me Brad Maclaren at [email protected] or 250-727-5448. Follow me on Twitter @

https://twitter.com/bradmaclaren.


August / September EventsAugust 2V.I. Raiders @ Westshore RebelsWesthills Stadium · 1089 Langford Pkwy. Join the CJFL’s Westshore Rebels as they are visited by the Vancouver Island Raid-ers at Westhills Stadium.

August 4BC Day Performing Arts FestivalWesthills Stadium · 1089 Langford Pkwy. Live performances featuring mostly West-shore entertainers: buskers, artisans, face painters, dancers, theatre, music, clowns, instrument petting zoo. Plan to come and spend the day, there will be some-thing to interest every age. Children can try out the bouncy castle or the obstacle course. Find what instrument matches your musical talent at the Instrument Petting Zoo.

August 7Snake DayElk/Beaver Lake Regional ParkCRD Regional Parks has teamed up with Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanc-tuary for this slithery event: watch snake shows, hold a snake, play a snake game and more. Drop by the tents at the main Beaver Beach anytime between 11am and 2pm. Meet at the Beaver Lake Nature Centre off the main parking lot. Wheel chair accessible. BC Transit #70 or 72

August 10MEC Big Wild Challenge 12/21km RunAyland Farm · East Sooke Regional ParkChallenge yourself in a 12km or 21km trail run along the rugged Coast Trail in East Sooke Regional Park. Explore what the West Coast has to offer as you navigate through technical root systems, big wild spaces, and breathtaking vistas which are sure to please. Afterwards, join us for Celebration in the Park with yoga, games, and a BBQ. Are you up for the Challenge? Join the Victoria Big Wild Challenge - help save the wild places we love!

August 15-1720th Ann. Victoria Dragon Boat FestivalInner HarbourFeaturing exciting dragon boat races, en-tertainment on two stages, exotic tastes in the Forbidden City Food Court, activities for kids and families, and more, the Vic-toria Dragon Boat Festival is one of the must-see events on Victoria’s busy sum-mer festival calendar.

August 22-244th Annual SportAssist Slo-Pitch Tourn.Goudy Turf Field · 1089 Langford Pkwy.Get together for a weekend of co-ed slo-pitch softball, in support of Langford youth recreation. Enjoy the August sun, as we raise funds to eliminate the finan-cial barriers that prevent youth from par-ticipating in individual and team sports. All proceeds go to SportAssist. SportAs-sist supports a number of youth sport organizations and individuals, reducing the financial burden, eliminating barriers to participation and contributing to the well-being of our community.

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August 2310th Annual Rotary Club Chili Cook OffMillstream Village · 2401 Millstream Rd.The Rotary Club of West Shore is getting ready to hold its 10th Annual Chili Cook Off. This dynamite event, promising fi-ery competition and fun, will be held on August 23th from 11am-2pm at at Mill-stream Village in Langford. The Chili Cook Off was conceived as a fun family event that welcomes summer and raises funds for the wonderful work of the West Shore Rotary Club.

August 24Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de VictoriaTopaz ParkThe 2014 Island Summer Games returns June 27th and 28th to host another sport & social extravaganza. Competition this year features the 15th Harbour 3 on 3 Classic (basketball), soccer, slo-pitch, ball hockey, dodgeball and touch football tournament! Players of all skill levels & abilities, sports enthusiasts and scores of spectators are drawn to this fun friendly festival like outdoor event. The games is the place to be with DJ’s, beer garden, BBQ, exhibitors, awards, guest appear-ances & more!

September 120th Ann. Vancouver Island Blues BashInner Harbour Ship PointThe Vancouver Island Blues Bash is a three-day festival that features all styles of blues and R&B on the Labour Day week-end at Ship Point, situated in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The event includes free afternoon performances, with ticketed performances in the evening. The full fes-tival line-up is announced in mid-July.

September 5-6The Great Canadian Beer FestivalRoyal Athletic Park · 1014 Caledonia AveThe Great Canadian Beer Festival has become one of the worlds’ must-attend beer events. People from all over the globe seek out Victoria and the GCBF every year; we get brewers from Austra-lia, volunteers from England and beer lovers from all over. Our little annual beer festival first held in 1993 has blos-somed into a truly international event.

September 11-14Rifflandia 2014Various Locations TBAEvery September Rifflandia Festival transforms the city of Victoria into one big musical buffet, with over 100

performances on 10 stages, all within walking distance in the city’s beautiful and historic downtown core. Rifflandia Festival has quickly become on of West-ern Canada’s most exciting annual music events, featuring a truly diverse line-up of acclaimed Canadian and International artists.

September 126th Ann. SportAssist Golf TournamentWestin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa1999 Country Club WayGet together with some friends for a great day on beautiful Bear Mountain Golf & Resort! The biggest winners will be the kids, with all proceeds going to support their participation in sports.

September 203rd Annual Multicultural Food FairCDI College · 950 Kings Rd.The third annual Multicultural Food and Health Fair, hosted by the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), is a free, family-friendly event that promotes multiculturalism and com-munity awareness in Greater Victoria. The fair includes live music and promotes local food resources and healthy nutrition through the exploration of delicious and diverse local cuisine.

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HOROSCOPES | August 2014and work diaries are loaded to the hilt. Blame it on a triad of power planets, hurling you into the spotlight. There you’ll be - at the centre of attention, and loving it.

Sagittarius November 22 to December 21

This month sees you charging ahead, with little regard for formalities. So does this mean you’re making progress, or just being reckless? Some find your zeal tough going. Others are delighted by your passion. When you’re this determined, it can be difficult giving up a dream or two. You needn’t always multi-task, Sagittarius; just work on one project at a time.

Capricorn December 22 to January 19

The winds of change bring unpredictable financial trends this month. If you’ve been a thrifty Capricorn, watch out for impulsive spending sprees - especially around the full moon on the 11th. Or, if you’ve been blowing your bank balance like a higher roller, rein in your spending to regain equilibrium. Soon, you should be safely out of the red.

Aquarius January 20 to February 18

Relentless Mars sends you on a networking frenzy this month. The usual suspects may not hold the key to your success. Dig deeper and follow up all leads. The only potential hiccup - retreat underground on the weekend of the 23rd, otherwise you’ll be on call 24/7. So unfair to have a month of all work and no play.

Pisces February 19 to March 20

With fortune-seeking Jupiter on side, career ambitions to the fore. As early as the 3rd, your talents are noticed. Thinking processes become more logical and projects get the attention they deserve. Allow yourself to be guided by more experienced colleagues. Best of all, this month’s

professional passions go hand in hand with an equally fervent love life.

Aries March 21 to April 20

Venus helps to spruce up your external image this month, but of more concern is who you are, and what you feel, on the inside. Others will be fascinated by your obvious charms, but pay more attention to the suitor or partner who asks questions and actually listens to your answers. If you’re after a “keeper”, that is. Otherwise, just have fun!

Taurus April 21 to May 20

Home and hearth. That’s where your heart lies this month but, perhaps, not all’s well in your family nest. A loved one is pulling you in the right direction. Unfortunately, being stubborn, you could resist their tug and cling to old ways. Remember: when you simply give an inch, you could gain a yard…or even a smile. For once, allow yourself to be guided.

Gemini May 21 to June 21

Mars in visionary Scorpio fills your mind with brilliant ideas and you’re full to bursting with imaginative ways to tackle every avenue of your life. Even if your regular work involves very little creativity, you’ll be busy dreaming up new ventures during your daily commute. You won’t be able to follow each of them through, so choose wisely.

Cancer June 22 to July 22

Seems that very few are willing to reveal their true feelings or intentions this month - least of all what they want from you. Be warned in advance - the most taboo subjects in any relationship or business are certain to be those linked with money. Declare a closed-wallet policy. That should at least keep financial predators at bay.

Leo July 23 to August 22

Yours is a straight-down-the-line sign - never afraid to tell it like it is. You want, and deserve, only the very best. And, this year, you intend to get it. Your heart is pounding, your mind is racing - and you’re ready for change. From the start of your birthday month, you’re given planetary permission to take what’s yours. The cosmos also introduces much-needed playfulness, as well as the kind of good fortune that affords a few spoils. Even in your love life, you dare to be even sassier. When it comes to work and study, you also start to look at the bigger picture. Aims soar much higher. By year’s end - so do you.

Virgo August 23 to September 22

You’ve been burning the candle at both ends. End result? Nervous tension, exhaustion and lowered immunity. You can’t keep treating your body as if it’s a machine or, pretty soon, expect some cogs to come loose. Amend your over-extended schedule. Take that over-due holiday. In any case, some retrospection and review is in order before your up-coming birthday season. That’s when you get to play!

Libra September 23 to October 22

While half of the zodiac might be ready to self-destruct, that doesn’t mean you have to join the queue. Most problems arise through no one’s willingness to back off, so it’s up to you to lead by example. After the 12th is a great time to arrange meetings and start negotiations. Meanwhile, Venus is networking on your behalf - so make the most of new introductions.

Scorpio October 23 to November 21

August’s a grinder of a month for getting work done, but stay focused and claim the bounty. It’s just a case of powering into top gear and crashing through self-doubts. Both your social


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Capricorn December 22 to January 19

You’re on your high horse in a month when doing so could mean a solitary ride into the sunset. You can’t always expect others to live up to your expectations. But even if you are tripped up by troublesome issues, it’ll take more than heartache to weigh you down. You become doubly determined to right any wrongs you’re faced with. Capricorn resilience always wins out.

Aquarius January 20 to February 18

You don’t think the same way others do, and those used to this should know better than to try to force your hand. You only end up more determined. Occasionally we’re ushered down a new path where old allies and interests fall by the wayside. Changes like this mostly work in our favour. But we may not realise their importance until much later. By then, you’re usually grateful for the guidance.

Pisces February 19 to March 20

This is it: a month of romantic possibilities. Advertise your availability and be showered with licentious reciprocation that flings you into colourful social circles. You may go uncharacteristically overboard, Pisces. For some, new love just happens; for others, an unexpected encounter rekindles an old flame. Lasting friendships may be forged in this happy, hectic time. Health, wealth and career also get the planetary thumbs up.

Aries March 21 to April 20

With financial alarm bells ringing, it’s time for a rethink. First, you should curb those spending habits. Next, discuss finances with any family members old (or savvy) enough to raid the kitty jar. Finally, reject “too good to be true offers,” because they are. Aim for safe investment and greater work output. Romance calls for less modesty. In this area, you can be as risky as you like.

Taurus April 21 to May 20

From early September, charm levels hit the hot end of the scale. If there was ever a time to push your own interests, it’s now. Even though you’ve planned ahead, don’t worry if different opportunities arise. Nothing you’ve done to date is wasted - it will be stored to tap into later. You’re also entitled to your share of fun. With the sun allocating more time for love and play after the 23rd, why not book a few days break?

Gemini May 21 to June 21

Though you may be tempted to side with life’s cynics, staying objective is the best policy. Your head’s in the wrong space for others’ dramas. After the 14th, escape to a quiet holiday destination - even if only for a few days. Until then, your mobile runs hot and work stacks up. While your inclination is to stay in control, that may become extremely difficult when that gentle trickle of obligations turns into a torrent.

Cancer June 22 to July 22

You have a few issues in limbo, which doesn’t make for a good night’s sleep - especially when money’s involved. There’s got to be a way of finalising matters, even if it means getting professional advice. Bur when you’re this strapped for cash, options can look limited. You don’t like turning to family - but in pooling resources - late October promises both productivity and fun. Just don’t take on more than you can handle.

Leo July 23 to August 22

Your lust for life can occasionally run over budget and you’re probably picking up the tab for your own, or another’s enthusiasm. As you’ve learnt, there’s nothing like financial woes to try a relationship. At work, if unexpected changes occur - don’t fret. Pluto provides enough fuel to help you last the distance. Just don’t try to beat the system by taking short cuts, or you’ll hit a dead end.

Virgo August 23 to September 22

Pluto is done shaking up your psyche, so you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. It’s been a traumatic time for you and the world you cherish. This next year is all about forgiving, and forgetting. Most importantly, forgiveness for yourself as well as others. Then leave the past where it belongs and focus on life’s pleasures. This month, you feel inspired. Nothing seems impossible, a delightful mood that spills over into relationships, professional and social situations. So should Venus show up two tickets to heaven, you’d be daft to wave her away. Not everything needs analysis, Virgo. Just graciously accept this special reward.

Libra September 23 to October 22

The world’s getting smaller, but it can still seem like a big, lonely place when you start to question how much you really have in common with those around you. The Sun’s in the same boat right now, feeling very distant. Perhaps it’s time to find new solutions to old problems - there’s little point sticking to the tried and true if it’s not working. You have some important decisions to make. Regain control. Slowly.

Scorpio October 23 to November 21

If others try to bulldoze your emotions in September, there’s no telling where this will lead. Some Scorpios play down tensions, while others deliberately sting abusers with that infamous tail. Couples bored with routine look to reignite the spark or play elsewhere. But if you want your relationship to survive, no power games please - keep communications open. Singles receive more invitations than usual, but don’t seem to be in a hurry to settle.

Sagittarius November 22 to December 21

Aside from some family issues, this month should coast along. Avoid emotional manipulation, especially if it habitually shows up in September of each year. The sooner you stand up again familial bullies, the quicker you’ll dispel any nonsense. Meanwhile, you have a productive stretch that should do your professional status

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Dear Free, Notice I only used that one part of your name. Because you are free. Brave and free at last. Yes fear comes with anything new. Any changes we create or have thrust upon us can be terrify-ing. This change is huge for you. I imagine you have lost ev-erything; a secure home, even though it was mentally abusive; a secure financial future, even though it came with the price of your dignity; a complete family for your son, even though he saw the abuse every day. Not to mention home essentials and starting everything from scratch. But you got it on your own. No one helped you and no one can take it away. No matter how hard they try, and frankly even if they succeed, look what you can do for yourself. You will just pick yourself up and do it all again. As terrifying as that sounds, it should also be reas-suring to know you have a strength within you that is more powerful than your negative ex-husband, more powerful than any negativity life can throw at you. Keep up the counselling, as it will continue to enforce your positive attributes that your ex tried so hard to bash down through emotional shaming. As for the dating again, good for you. Get that negative man out of your head and stop thinking that he was right. You have already decided that he was wrong. You know it was so wrong that you wouldn’t put up with it anymore, so wrong that you uprooted your entire life and did the most terrifying thing you could think of just to get away. So why do you keep him in your head telling you you’re not worthy? Kick him out of there like you kicked him out of your life. It really isn’t worth the time to think about what he thought. What I would like to say is that men don’t see our flaws the way we do. They can barely see past our chest. They don’t see the muffin top, they see soft curves they can snuggle with at night. They don’t see the wrinkles all over our faces as we age and examine them in the mirror. They see you smiling and your smile only gets better with time and they just want to be the one to put that smile on your face. They

don’t see the roots of grey in your hair. They feel how soft your hair is in their hands and how pretty you look even when you just wake up and it’s everywhere. If you are constantly talking about and bringing attention to your flaws, they will start to see them to. So stop talking about them. Let them be ignorant of them. It’s for you and the mirror to know and you should just be telling that mirror to go away so you can enjoy yourself and your new-found freedom dating men who see you for what you are and not what your ex thought he could control you into being.

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Dear Clair,My mom wants me to go to camp all summer long but I really would like to just hang out at home. I am almost 13 and she sent me to horse camp for a week and then to my Aunt’s place for five days then Cadet camp is coming up for two weeks and possibly to my grandparents for a week. I would really like some time alone at home to just relax and not do much. The other thing she wants is for me to get a job babysitting or dog walking and keeps telling me to go talk to neighbours but if I am going to be away all summer that won’t work. Between camps and going camping on the long weekends I have barely had any time to myself.

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Dear Busy, OK so what you are saying is that your parents took you camp-ing this summer for let’s say three long weekends, they then paid for you to go to horse camp, they took you to your aunt’s to spend time hanging out and your grandparents want to take you as well to have fun and do cool things. And your mom wants you to earn some extra money.

All I can say is get over it little girl. You sound exceptionally spoiled right now. I can’t think of a lot of kids that get to go to horse camp over the summer. I can think of many other ways less appealing to spend your time than camping with your fam-ily or spending time with your aunt or grandparents. Cadet camp also sounds like an exciting time. So six of eight weeks you have amazing, fun exciting things to do this summer. That sounds so sad. Maybe you should stay home but then what will you do if you also won’t bother to work on getting a job. Just lounge around the house and eat your parents’ food without contributing at all? Sounds like a fun gig. Wish the real world was like that. I would like to say thank you to your mom who told you to get up and go out and talk to your neighbours about getting some work. So what if you are not there, do you think people only need help with dogs and babysitting over the sum-mer? Get off your whiney couch and do something fun besides sitting at home on your iPad. Enjoy your time with your family. Before long you will be too old and off doing other things, too busy for your parents.

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