oct 26 2011 women in business

Greater Victoria

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Lisa TrotterStore Manager Quadra

Sheryl StevensStore Manager Colwood

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Representing departments ranging from sales to administration meet some of the many women from Black Pressrsquo Greater Victoria divisions including community newspapers Monday Magazine Real Estate Victoria and websites

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Black Press celebrates the successes of local womenWelcome to the Fall 2011 edition of

Black Press Women in Business a chance to celebrate the many local

women making a difference in business and their community

From our inaugural event in September 2007 the Black Press Women in Business gala and accompanying award-winning newspaper section have embraced this mandate to honour our communityrsquos remarkable women including those in business but also those working tire-lessly in the non-profit sector the arts sports and other areas

ldquoThe Black Press Women in Business gala has become Victoriarsquos premier business event just for women and we welcome women from businesses large and small to be part of it ndash join us again this coming springrdquo says Group Pub-lisher Penny Sakamoto noting that from that first event Women in Business has grown to a twice-yearly gala plus the annual awards

Recognizing local women who have inspired all of us award categories include Woman Business Owner of the Year Eco-Entrepreneur Rising Star and Above and Beyond Through your nominations we have met many of the cityrsquos amazing women from those starting out in their careers to those whorsquove spent decades giving back to their clients their field and their community

Our award-winners come together with women from across Greater Victoria at the gala A chance for women to gather connect and cel-ebrate their successes highlights over the years

have included some of the cityrsquos most stunning settings including this yearrsquos Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour

Keeping the event both fun and informative fabulous fashions presented by the experts at The Bay have been a staple feature at the event Wondering about the seasonrsquos trends How to turn that daytime work outfit into an ensemble appropriate for dinner and drinks The Bay has been there to show you how Get tips for this season from Mayfair Mall fashion stylist Bonnie Pollard on page 13

Entertaining ideas over the years have includ-ed mini-makeovers from The Bay a fibre arts fashion show and cool jazz This year guests

will enjoy the talents of Victoria tenor Ken Lavi-gne and emcee extraor-dinaire Bruce Williams manager of community and client relations from CTV Vancouver Island Board President of the Jeneece Edroff Society and Fundraising Chair of the Jeneece Place Project for the Queen Alexandra

Foundation for ChildrenThe focal point of the Women in Business

gala has always been our keynote speakers and we have been honoured over the years by their wit their honesty and their insight

Looking back to September 2007 Black Press welcomed Linda Kavelin Popov creator of the Virtues Project In that inaugural yearrsquos special newspaper section we also met Katy Hutchison the remarkable woman who turned the tragedy of her husbandrsquos murder into a quest to help people understand the roots of his senseless death in the hopes of preventing similar trag-

edies Four years later we are catching up once again with Hutchison keynote speaker at this yearrsquos gala Learn more about her latest initia-tives on page 8

Other speakers over the years have included University of Victoria Assistant Dean Pat El-emans heart attack survivor and Mayo Clinic-trained speaker Carolyn Thomas and author business advisor and entertaining speaker Dawn McCooey Representing the Womenrsquos En-terprise Centre working in support of women entrepreneurs McCooey has reviewed tips and techniques for keeping good staff the toolkit of successful entrepreneurship and this time on page 17 the basics of a successful business

The third component of Black Press Women in Business is this special section in which we introduce readers to these remarkable women We hope you enjoy reading their stories as much as we have enjoyed bringing them to you _

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to return to with this yearrsquos municipal elections ldquoItrsquos one of those areas where I know I have some-thing to give back to my local community of Me-tchosinrdquo

In addition Kahakauwila is president of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce chair of the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Commit-tee vice-president of the Capital Region Music Awards Society ndash aiming to bring the Juno Awards to Victoria ndash and sits on a variety of boards and

committees including with the National Limousine As-sociation the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island board Tourism Victoriarsquos Membership and Transporta-tion committees and the Island Professional Event Network

In addition to her time Kahakauwila also gives gen-erously through the company to local groups and organiza-tions something that has been important to the couple from

the start ldquoWe met through public service and through the business wersquove been able to give back and thatrsquos been very rewardingrdquo

More hours are spent with the boysrsquo schools and activities including volunteering with the Parent Advisory Council and through Scouting acting as Beaver leader in addition to encourag-

business owner of the year

kyara kahakauwilaLa Limousines and Transportation Services

Some people are successful in business while others enjoy success through their efforts in the community A rare few

though make their mark in both realmsKyara Kahakauwila is one of those few

and is this yearrsquos Black Press Woman Busi-ness Owner of the Year an award presented at yesterdayrsquos gala at the Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour

ldquoI am grateful for the award ndash it is quite an honourrdquo Kahakauwila said upon learning of the award sponsored by the Womenrsquos Enter-prise Centre and based on the work she has accomplished both in the community and in the company her husband Ed founded about 22 years ago

After meeting while they both were running for municipal office in 1999 Kahakauwila joined him in the business about 11 years ago During that time they have ldquomoved the com-pany from a six-car operation to a 20-vehicle fleet emphasizing excellent service and com-munity involvement in the Greater Victoria areardquo noted nominator ndash and her proud dad ndash Ron Gulmans

One of the key steps in the companyrsquos ex-pansion was the recognition that while they were serving the traditional limousine market well ndash the weddings graduations and special

events ndash they were missing a whole segment of business travellers looking for that higher-end service The first step was linking with busi-nesses such as BostonCoach which provides chauffeured and group transportation in cit-ies around the world Essentially when clients book through BostonCoach for services in Victoria LA Limousines effectively becomes Boston Coach Kahakauwila explains

Among the 20-car fleet only eight are tra-ditional limousines others are Town Cars or SUVs and others that provide the style com-fort and service clients expect

That growth has positioned the Ka-hakauwilasrsquo LA Limou-sines as a large limou-sine company by North American standards Interestingly that North American market is also composed about 90 per cent of husband-and-wife teams notes Kahakauwila who enjoys the diversity the work affords along with the opportunity to travel and meet some remark-able business people and friends

Also a mother to two active boys age eight and nine Kahakauwila finds time to take part in numerous business and community activi-ties including sitting on Metchosin council from 1999 to 2008 ndash a commitment she hopes

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011 Awards

WOMENrsquoS ENTERPRISE CENTREBusiness Owner of the Year Award sponsored by

ing the boysrsquo at Saturday morning soccer And while she hasnrsquot had a lot of time to perform recently ldquoif I get the opportunity I will singrdquo says the Belmont Secondary grad

ldquoI like being busyrdquo she says with a laughQuite an understatement from this remark-

able Black Press Women Business Owner of the Year _

eSSenTiaLSKyara Kahakauwila LA Limousines and Transportation Services

Award Woman Business Owner of the Year

Award Sponsor Womenrsquos Enterprise Centre

Nominator Ron Gulmans

Quote ldquoThrough the business wersquove been able to give back and thatrsquos been very rewardingrdquo

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Eco-Entrepreneur Award sponsored by

While green may be the natural colour of the environ-

ment at Baja Rosirsquos Con-signment Cabana ldquogreenrdquo comes in just about every hue under the rainbow

Since opening her Lang-ford store in 2002 owner Carolyn Barter has been of-fering clients an alternative to simply tossing clothes that no longer fit or suit their personal style

ldquoThrough consigning at Baja Rosirsquos Carolyn pro-vides a service for recycling womenrsquos wear menrsquos wear shoes and pursesrdquo ex-plains nominator and staff member Betty Ann Sellars ldquoThousands of pounds of merchandise are recycled through Baja Rosirsquosrdquo

In turn re-purposing perfectly good clothing re-

eco-entrepreneur

duces not only the impact on landfills but also the resources required to make new items Barter says noting that ldquothe amount of re-sources that goes into a simple cotton t-shirt is astronomicalrdquo

Upon hearing of her Eco-Entrepreneur Award ldquoI was quite sur-prised and honouredrdquo Barter says

ldquoItrsquos quite exciting to be recognized in the com-munity for the things we do Not only do I believe what wersquore doing is eco-friendly but (the award) also gives me something to live up tordquo

Launching her flagship store nine years ago in Langford just off Gold-stream Avenue Barter was able to expand her concept last year add-ing a second store at Admirals Walk thanks to clients who supported her vision of finding new owners for perfectly good stylish cloth-ing and accessories

The message she receives ldquoThank you for what yoursquore doing ndash it means a lot to me and my friends that we can support sustainability in this mannerrdquo

Building the re-using and re-envisioning philosophy among younger shoppers ndash a natural with their embrace of all things eco-friendly ndash Barter was also able to add the trendy Chicas section and a new but growing

selection of stylish young menswear

Recognizing therersquos no shortage of brand new or gently used quality cloth-ing available ldquoitrsquos a real blessing for us to be able to provide homes for these itemsrdquo Barter says not-ing that what doesnrsquot sell in the stores either goes to the store ldquobag salerdquo as a charity fundraiser or is do-nated to other community organizations

Extending the pay-it-forward concept into

other community areas Baja Rosirsquos is also committed to giving back through a variety of initiatives including a Belmont High School ldquoEntrepreneurial Spiritrdquo Award support for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the popular ldquoStuff Your Bagrdquo sale in support of Options Pregnancy ldquoWersquove really enjoyed sharing our success with the community I feel honoured to be able to do itrdquo _

eSSenTiaLSCarolyn Barter owner Baja Rosirsquos Consignment Cabana

Award Eco-Entrepreneur

Nominated by Employees amp customers

Award Sponsor Sears amp Sears Home

Quote ldquoItrsquos quite exciting to be recognized in the community for the things we do Not only do I believe what wersquore doing is eco-friendly but (the award) also gives me something to live up tordquo


carolyn Barter Baja rosirsquos consignment cabana

With the ups and downs of the local real estate market and the array of neighbourhoods and homes in Greater Victoria the value of a profes-sional appraisal canrsquot be overstatedLuckily for homeowners Amanda Mills owner of Mills Appraisal Group Ltd for 10 years thrives on the satisfaction of getting it right for clients and delivering a comprehensive evalua-tion of a property Also offering experience as a Victoria-area real-tor Mills brings a wealth of industry training and knowledge to her mixed practice featuring both residential and commercial appraisers all des-ignated with the Appraisal Institute of Canada

Their expertise covers a wide variety of real estate from condominiums to waterfront properties to Gulf Island subdivision scenarios Outside work Mills is a member of the Capital City Executive Association the Victoria Chinese Commerce As-sociation and a board member of the Victoria Chinatown Community Care Foundation ldquoThese associations have been very reward-ing in personal friendships and business relationsrdquo Mills says crediting her family and teachers at the Iyengar Yoga Centre who ldquohelp sustain me in this full and busy liferdquo

Amanda Mills

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rising star

Rising Star Award sponsored by

Believing that happy fulfilled employees make for both a healthy work environ-ment and productive company in just a

few short years Jamie Gowitt has been able to put many ideas into practice at ParetoLogic

And that initiative carried out with a friendly smile and dedicated demeanor has earned the software companyrsquos Human Re-sources Manager the honour of the Black Press Women in Business Rising Star Award

Sponsored by Walmart the award recogniz-es a female employee who is making her mark demonstrating creativity enthusiasm and a strong work ethic

Starting with ParetoLogic in 2006 in the customer support department Gowitt quickly rose through the ranks first in a supervisory position in Customer Support before moving to Human Resources As an HR advisor she began ldquorolling out new initiatives such as em-ployee engagement surveys staff outings and team-building exercises It was at this level that Jamie started to get noticed by her peers and supervisors as someone who could adapt and excel in many environmentsrdquo says husband Shawn Gowitt who nominated his wife as a Rising Star

Asked to step in as Hu-man Resources Manager in 2009 Gowitt ldquohad high aspirations for goals and achievements such as reducing turnover to all-time lows improving em-ployee morale and build-ing standards within the company that everyone could take pride inrdquo

Elton Pereira co-found-er president and CEO of ParetoLogic notes that ldquoit is her passion dedication to the position and her willingness to embrace change and new ideas that has allowed her to prosper in this rolerdquo

Humble in her receipt of the Rising Star award ldquoIt was a surprise but very very ex-citing I am very grateful to be recognizedrdquo Gowitt says ldquoItrsquos really the people I work with Irsquove been really really grateful for the people around merdquo says Gowitt who works with a team of two others to oversee the human re-sources needs for more than 100 people

Approaching her role from both a ldquopeoplerdquo and a ldquobusinessrdquo perspective she asks ldquoHow do we get the most from our people to give the most back to the organization We have more than 100 people but really itrsquos about keeping

the communication loops openrdquoAmong the initiatives created to do that

is ParetoLogicrsquos ldquoGo Teamrdquo comprising 10 employees from all facets of the company

who help employees take control of the work en-vironment helping staff recognize their own part in the culture and satis-faction around the office For example a wellness program has brought healthy lunch options and massage therapy in-house and supports Bike to Work Week To encour-age team-building an-other Go Team measure involved a company-wide scavenger hunt

ldquoI love that I can be cre-ative in my work and have the support from the management team to do sordquo Gowitt says

Looking ahead Gowitt would like to estab-lish a position of ldquoChief People Officerrdquo bal-ancing both the ldquopeoplerdquo and ldquobusinessrdquo sides of operations

If Gowittrsquos first four years with the company are any indication it may not take too long

ldquoNo matter what her task or mandate she does it well and with a lot of passionrdquo Pereira says ldquoShe finds new ways to accomplish tasks she takes her own time to make a positive workplace and she never stops looking for in-novative ways to make ParetoLogic grow and thriverdquo _

eSSenTiaLSJamie Gowitt Human Resources Manager ParetoLogic

Award Rising Star

Nominator Husband Shawn Gowitt

Award Sponsor Walmart

Quote ldquoItrsquos really the people I work with Irsquove been really really grateful for the people around meI love that I can be creative in my work and have the support from the management team to do sordquo


Jamie gowitt Human resources manager ParetoLogic

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above and beyond

Above and Beyond Award sponsored by

Jacqueline Horton Lawyer genesis Law group

ldquoEvery now and then we are blessed by one special person who would never think that what she does is anything

other than lsquodoing the right thing for the person who canrsquot do it on their ownrsquo This very special person is Jacqueline Hortonrdquo

So begins Kerry Jamesrsquo nomination of Jacqueline Horton a lawyer with Genesis Law Group and the winner of this yearrsquos Black Press Women in Business Above and Beyond Award

ldquoI feel quite humbled by it and quite moved For me the work that I do is just part of who I amrdquo says Horton a Cadboro Bay resident animal and book lover wife and mom to a 21-year-old daughter at the University of Victoria

Before opening her law firm in 2004 Horton was a midwife and nurse for about 15 years and the compassion char-acteristic of these careers is evident in her approach to the law

When one elderly client whose fam-ily lived out of town needed assistance Horton soon adopted a weekly routine to check in on her often stopping to pick up a few groceries ldquoMore and more often when she knew she was lonely she would stay and have dinner with her or take her outrdquo

Through that relationship she learned the woman was suffering from elder abuse and having her medical needs neglected ldquoThrough due process she went to the courts and was able to gain guardianship of this woman so she could be properly cared forThe judge said Jacquie may very well have saved this womanrsquos liferdquo James re-lates

Another time when an elderly man died and his family wanted his ashes spread near his birthplace in Englandrsquos Lake District Horton made this part of her family trip home taking pictures and bringing them back to the family ldquoHow many of us could or would go to this length for our clientsrdquo James asks

Managing a broad legal practice for about 12 years now over time Horton has developed a keen interest in the emerging area of elder law

ldquoDealing with the elderly especially the frail it really needs a different skill setrdquo she reflects Met with patience a listening ear and gentle-

ness people will share their stories ndash and often their life stories ldquoItrsquos re-markable what they have been through They have such amazing stories but they are really vulnerable

ldquoItrsquos not trendy to take an interest in the elderly (and) they get forgottenrdquo Horton says ldquoItrsquos amaz-ing what small things you can do that make such a big deal for people For me itrsquos just a way of giv-ing back and itrsquos reward-ing to make a difference in peoplersquos livesrdquo

Also a long-time member of the Cadboro Bay Residents Association ndash including 10 years on its Board of Directors ndash ldquoJacquie is an inspi-ration and a great role model for our commu-nityrdquo James notes in concluding her nomina-tion ldquoShersquos a hero to manyIrsquom just acting as their voicerdquo _

eSSenTiaLSJacqueline Horton lawyer Genesis Law Group

Award Above amp Beyond

Nominated by Kerry James KJ Way Consulting

Award Sponsor Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Outsite Indesign

Quote ldquoItrsquos amazing what small things you can do that make such a big deal for people For me itrsquos just a way of giving back and itrsquos rewarding to make a difference in peoplersquos livesrdquo

LocaL women making a difference Congratulations to Victoriarsquos Women in Business

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We look forward to welcoming you in Spring 2012

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Tracy MerkleyWith a focus on smiles Tracy builds her reputation smile by smile She brings more than two decades of experience to the business she has owned for six yearsContinual education and training ensure her skills and knowledge are always at the forefront while her friendly approach allows her patients to feel comfortable and fully involved in the process of designing their new smile Tracy is dedicated to making a difference in their patientsrsquo denture-wearing experienceWhen not at the helm of Central Park Denture and Implant Centre Tracy may be found dragon boating kayaking cycling or running or volunteering with

the St Andrew soup kitchen In addition Tracy sits on the College of Denturists of BC board and works at creating more public awareness and education for the Denturist profession Grateful for all the loyal clients shersquos had the pleasure to work with ldquoitrsquos a special thing when you get to do what you love for a living and create a product that people are happy withrdquo

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Black Press Group Publisher Penny Sakamoto left on behalf of the Oak Bay Beach Hotelrsquos Shawna Walker with Jacqueline Horton

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new innovative ways to ensure our customers happiness Customer service is their number one priority in all that they do They are supported by our team of cashiers whose goal is to leave every customer with a smile Sarah and Melissa take care of all the pricing advertising and fundraising within the store Between them all the women of Pepperrsquos work hard every day to fulfi ll all the needs of our customers

The role women play at Pepperrsquos Foods has always been integral to the success of the store Working in a predominately male fi eld Kathy has proven to be a tremendous asset to Pepperrsquos butcher department Shelley Kathy and Sherliea are committed to the quality of our products and continuously look for

The Women of PepperrsquosFrom left The Women of Peppers Cobi Mel Kathy Kathy Shelley and DoraFrom left The Women of Peppers Cobi Mel Kathy Kathy Shelley and


Women in Business keynote speaker Lessons learned help community move toward justice and forgiveness

By Jennifer Blyth

None of us is immune to trauma in our lives whether that means the loss of a loved one loss of a job a home or our own accident or illness How we react to that trau-

ma however can make all the difference in the worldFor Katy Hutchison the live-changing event was the senseless

1997 murder of her husband Bob McIntosh after he intervened in a New Yearrsquos Eve house party that had gone out-of-hand at a neighbourrsquos home

In one moment one act the lives of Hutchison and her two children were changed forever

As she moved through those first days weeks and months the question became what course would she choose for her family that would see them through this trauma

ldquoWhen I looked at the chaos unfold-ing I knew I had some difficult choices to make ndash who was I going to berdquo she says And though her story was glaringly extreme out of it came some universal truths about living well living mindfully and creating a culture of responsibility ndash and forgiveness ldquoHow do we take care of ourselves well in the face of traumardquo

After Bobrsquos murder Hutchison waited for five years while the police worked tirelessly to obtain the evidence to pros-ecute and convict his killers Through that time she saw ldquothe societal forces and lack of understanding among young people

that created the circumstances leading to Bobrsquos death (and rec-ognized) the need to advise and educate young members of the community about the risks that arise with the combination of young people alcohol and a lack of supervisionrdquo

Since then the native Victorian has become a restorative justice advocate and works in the area of social justice and wellness ad-dressing more than 400000 people across North America Brit-ain and New Zealand In her very personalized presentation she describes how alcohol and other drug use bullying peer pres-sure and misguided choices in an unchaperoned setting caused devastation to her family

Designed to explore the dynamics that led to the tragic events Hutchison aims to empower communities to make healthier choices so similar tragedies can be prevented and to examine the role of resiliency in shaping our future Most importantly she explores the power of forgiveness and describes her own grass-

roots quest for restorative justice which included working with the man responsible for Bobrsquos death but who stepped forward and took re-sponsibility for his actions

Through her work Hutchison has been nominated for the 2004 Cour-age to Come Back award the 2005 Women of Distinction award and received the 2006 Canadian Living From Me to We Award for Social Ac-tion

Hutchison told her own story in the book Walking After Midnight her experiences were also the inspi-ration for Lifetime Networkrsquos 2010 movie Bond of Silence While the movie was less about restorative jus-tice and more about the youth in the story Hutchison is heartened by the reactions of viewers who seem to see

the underlying message the same as they do when reading her book or hearing per presentation ldquoIrsquove come to learn a lot about how the telling of the story has merit in a lot of different capacitiesrdquo Hutchison says ldquoItrsquos the fact that the story is being toldrdquo

The choice to use that story to explore greater societal issues was a very personal one but which has had such an impact on all encoun-ters

ldquoIt was definitely a personal decision to go public with the story with implications for the people I care about However every time I get a letter (from someone who has been affected by my story) Irsquom reminded that we donrsquot live in solitude and I have a tremendous amount of gratitude to my family and friends who have allowed me to do it my wayrdquo she says

Today much of her work still involves youth and parents but shersquos expanded to others as well including prisons community groups and corporate audiences where restorative practice as a practical response to harm is being more widely discussed in communities around the world Hutchison is interested in how itrsquos used in school especially with respect to bullying but also sees applications in workplace environments

As anyone who has experienced a badgering boss or co-worker knows some of those schoolyard behaviours can continue into the adult workplace However the same principles of restorative practice can also continue to be effective especially in creating a safe atmosphere to begin a dialogue about the issues

At the same time creating this more open acknowledging culture at work also benefits employees who may be working through trauma in their personal lives such as a family loss or illness and helps the employer keep staff on track with the com-panyrsquos needs

teaching from personal tragedy

Restorative practice at homeLooking to apply some of the restorative

practice principles in your own life Katy Hutchison suggests approaching issues with this simple formula Rather than asking questions that imply blame phrase questions to elicit information for example

bull What happenedbull What were you thinking about at the

timebull Who was affected by the choices you

madebull What would you do differently next

timeUseful in a variety of relation-

ships ldquothese are really great ways to get to the heart of the matter without getting emotionalrdquo

Women in Business keynote speaker Katy Hutchison

Continued on page 31

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ColdStar provides the Lower Main-land Vancouver Island and all Gulf Islands with the highest quality re-frigerated trucking service for fresh and frozen food productsldquoWe have been in business for over 11 years and we are proud to be locally owned and operatedrdquo says Jennifer Hawes of Coldstar Freight ldquoMany of our employees have been with us for over 10 years and thatrsquos important ndash when you call our offi ce

you will be greeted by a familiar voice who knows the industry and can understand your needsrdquoColdstar Freight has won an Ethics in Action award for their Community Food Project and most recently won Business of the Year for 2009

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putting community first at thrifty foods

Thrifty Foodsrsquo Community Relations Coordinator Kyja Levitt helps local groups with their fundraising goals

While a relative new-comer to the Thrifty Foods family Kyja

Levitt Community Relations Coordinator has long been a Thrifty fan

Born and raised in the local community ldquoI have shopped at Thrifty Foods for as long as I can rememberrdquo says 26-year-old recently married Levitt When she was looking for new career opportunities ldquothey were a company I always checked because I had heard so many good things about working for themrdquo

Among her chief respon-sibilities is the Thrifty Foods Smile Card program which helps local organizations schools sports teams and oth-er non-profits raise invaluable funds for their community programs

ldquoItrsquos our way of giving back to the communityrdquo says Lev-itt who enjoys seeing what the groups do with the money raised from classroom gar-dens where kids can grow their vegetables to sports teams fundraising for travel and tournaments

Through the program orga-nization members put money onto their Smile Cards which they then use to purchase their groceries Five per cent of all money loaded onto the cards

comes back to the organiza-tion in a simple but rewarding fundraiser from Thrifty Foods a premier sponsor of Women in Business

ldquoWe try to keep it as easy as we can for these groupsrdquo Lev-itt explains ldquoIf yoursquore already shopping with us itrsquos easy to benefit from the programrdquo

Helping so many communi-ty organizations has been a re-warding experience for Levitt

ldquoI love working with the community and the interac-tion I have with people so this job was a perfect fitrdquo she says

ldquoItrsquos a lot of funrdquoWhen shersquos not ldquoon the

jobrdquo Levitt keeps moving with dance and enjoys the out-doors with her husband and two dogs a busy border collie and an Australian shepherd

Looking ahead ldquoI hope to be here for a very long timerdquo she says noting that many staff members today have worked for Thrifty Foods for 25 years or more ldquoMy vision is to stay with the company Therersquos so many opportunities so you can grow depending on your interests and goals _

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When yoursquore passionate about what you do coming to work each day is a joyJust ask Rachel Walker owner of Saanichrsquos Wizard of Paws GroomingAfter working as a groomer for other people for several years ldquoI was disappointed in the quality of pet care in many salonsrdquo she says Deciding to go out on her own three years ago Walker opened Wizard of Paws ldquoan eco-conscious all-breed grooming salon for cats and dogs with certifi ed groomersrdquo Walker notes Since then not only has she proven herself invaluable to many long-time clients but

also to local rescue groups she enjoys working with to help animals in need of careldquoThe biggest thrill for me is helping local rescue groups We meet amazing people and get to contribute our skills to help homeless animals and those who help themrdquoOpen daily at 4087A Quadra St just north of McKenzie Avenue for more information visit wwwvictoriadoggroomingcom or call 250-590-5171

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By Jennifer Blyth

When you find a job yoursquore passionate about and a company you love work-ing for celebrating 30 years there is

a breezeJust ask Heidi Romeike store manager of the

Bay at MayfairWhile Romeike has spent the last four years

here in Victoria after time in Calgary and a full 24 years in Kamloops it was a coming home of sorts as the Nanaimo native got her start with HBC when that community welcomed its first Bay store then at Rutherford Mall

ldquoI really am one of those lsquopromoted from withinrsquo girlsrdquo she quips ldquoI was so fortunate to have some really fantastic mentors in Kamloops and Calgaryrdquo

While Romeike planned at first to be a teach-er she opted instead to pursue business admin-istration and ldquoI really loved itrdquo she recalls

Her favourite course through school was hu-man resources which along with a passion for retail served her well as her career at the Bay evolved

ldquoI love fashion and to see whatrsquos new so I find that very exciting I love putting everything to-gether for the store and customers and I really enjoy working with the people on the floorrdquo

While not everyone at the Bay can boast three decades with the company the Bay certainly en-joys a strong loyalty among staff ldquoThe people who work for this company are just really spe-cial and talentedrdquo embracing the opportunities offered by change Romeike says ldquoWe have huge loyalty and itrsquos really the people who make this company In every store Irsquove been to itrsquos just more of these great peoplerdquo

The companyrsquos longevity and commitment to its communities is key ldquoI think itrsquos history and

I think we have a lot of pride in where we have come from ndash wersquore still here 300 years laterrdquo she explains ldquoWersquove changed with the country and I think customers relate to that

ldquoBonnie (Brooks president and CEO of the Bay and Hudsonrsquos Bay Company) has taken us in a whole new direction She has been so in-spirational and such a visionary in terms of where the Bay needs to go and where the Bay is in the marketplacerdquo Romeike notes ldquoWersquore all embracing the changes and its a lot of fun Itrsquos what wersquore passionate about

ldquoI invite Victorians to see whatrsquos new at the Bay Mayfair and the Bay Downtown and let us know their thoughts because it really is their storerdquo _

Heidi Romeike store manager of the Bay at Mayfair is thrilled to combine a passion for people business and fashion in her career with the Bay

building a career with the bay

Creating a new real estate experience for clients West Shore realtor Cheryl Barnes offers a unique full-service home sales approach dedicated to one thing the clientldquoWe offer genuine personal service targeted to solv-ing each clientrsquos individual real estate challengesrdquo explains Sutton West Coast Realtyrsquos No 1 selling realtor in the West Shore ldquoWe bring the boutique concept to home sales and purchases creating a unique experience for home buyers and delivering unparalleled value to home sellersrdquoWith an in-house real estate marketing department dedicated to developing customized advertising strategies Barnesrsquo clients rest assured that their

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Playschools make a differenceone child at a timeAt Saanichrsquos Puddles amp Paints Playschool and Lexiersquos Little Bearsrsquo Child Care in the Highlands Lexie Biegun provides children with a loving environment to learn through playFor 14 years Lexie Biegun has been educating inspiring and entertaining young minds from her Puddles amp Paints Playschool in Saanich Licensed for eight children Biegun opened on Blenkinsop Road in September 1997 ndash just 21 years old at the time and straight out of Camosun College ldquoI always knew I wanted to be a pre-school teacherrdquo she recalls

ldquoI collected daycare items in my hope chest and saved all my favourite Barbies and stuffi es for my (one day) preschool I always thought I would become a Kindergarten teacher but I really loved the little guys (age one to fi ve) so much and this way I could work from home and run my own centrerdquo she explainsEven the name ndash Puddles amp Paints Playschool ndash dates back to a Grade 6 school project when the third-generation Cordova Bay resident had to devise a business ldquoI ran my own daycare centre and the name stuck with me alwaysrdquo

Building on a sound business model and a reputation for quality loving care Biegun was able to grow the business bringing in staff when it came time to start her own family with her husband Derek Today the two have three children two boys age seven and four and a new baby girl Eva just fi ve-months-old

Her business model a success Biegun expanded in 2008 opening her dream centre in the Highlands Lexiersquos Little Bearsrsquo Child Care licensed for 25 children

Created from a long-standing dream and built by her husband the site enjoys two beautiful treed acres and ldquois a childrsquos outdoor paradiserdquo Biegun says ldquoEverything is done in a natural environment using many natural materials Therersquos a magical forest to explore two giant sandboxes to dig in a pirate ship a garden with plots to grow vegetables fl owers and to dig up

ldquoOur philosophy is lsquolearning naturallyrsquo ndash playing outdoors for a large portion of the day (rain or shine) is what children need to do and what so many are lacking these days We have outdoor arts and crafts circle time in our enchanted forest yoga and bird watching I wanted to create a space that I longed for my own children to attend and I wanted to create an environment that parents love to bring their children to everydayrdquoThe message to parents is simple but essential ldquoI want you to go to work relax and know your children are with loving qualifi ed Early Childhood Educators who love what they do and want to be thererdquo notes Biegun who hand-picks her staff No surprise ldquomy staffers are also clients they bring

their children to work with them everyday so it has to be an amazing placerdquo

Key to the success her playschools have enjoyed is understanding the role play has in childrenrsquos learning and developmentldquoPlay is the way children learn how to handle their feelings and how to get along with others while at the same time having funrdquo Biegun explains ldquoTelling stories singing songs and acting out helps children develop their social skills As they play their brains are making connections which they will build on when they get to Kindergartenrdquo

And those early years are essential ldquoKey learning takes place in a childrsquos fi rst years and sets the stage for success in school and in life Caregivers play an important and powerful role in wiring a childrsquos mind for learning It takes a village to raise a child and Little Bears helps support families in launching their children towards successrdquo

1931 Millstream Road Highlands BCwwwlexieslittlebearscom

y

1931 Millstream Road Highlands BC250-590-3603 250-658-6573

4680 Blenkinsop Road Victoria BC

250 658 6573

PlayschoolPuddles amp Paints



By Jennifer Blyth

Black Press Women in Business participants were treated to one of Victoriarsquos favourite entertainers this week as special guest Ken

Lavigne serenaded the women gathered at the fall gala at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Having grown and matured on the Victoria stage the cityrsquos music fans first met Lavigne as a youngster who grew up the West Shore attending St Andrewrsquos and the University of Victoria

ldquoWhen I was a kid I was always singing and my parents thought maybe they should investigate this a little morerdquo Lavigne recalls with a laugh

Through that exploration Lavigne discovered musical theatre and the wonderful opportunities of that genre produced beautifully here by the Victoria Operatic Society His first production The classic Oliver a musical re-telling of Charles Dickensrsquo Oliver Twist

After dabbling in high school basketball the St Andrewrsquos choir teacher enticed him into the school choir and back to music

ldquoI grew up and fell in love with the stage and then when I got to university I fell in love with the incredible sound of operardquo Lavigne says recalling the pull of artists like Pavarotti and Bocelli

Following studies both locally at UVic and in-ternationally Lavigne felt he needed to get out and perform giving his voice the time and expe-rience necessary to carry some of operarsquos bigger roles ldquoYou need to put in your 10000 hours on

the stagerdquo he notesEnjoying the benefits of both an unforgettable

voice and excellent timing Lavigne was able to turn his talent toward the growing classical cross-over genre He toured Canada as one of the Ca-nadian Tenors and a second ensemble Romanza in addition to performing individual concerts to appreciative crowds

ldquoThe music that I am choosing usually is a con-tinuation of thatit has a modern contemporary feel but still challenges me vocally enoughrdquo

By interspersing contemporary selections with classical opera Lavigne enjoys being able to in-troduce the music he loves to a wider audience while also continuing to grow as an artist

ldquoThere is still something about the human voice that can be totally thrillingrdquo he reflects

When it comes to choosing which of those songs to formally record itrsquos an involved process the result of a distilling of a much wider song se-lection down to those special choices that really work and feel right including selections by John Lennon Van Morrison and others on the latest album Then ldquowersquoll come across a tune and say lsquoWersquove got to record thatrsquo and for whatever rea-son it just worksrdquo

The bottom line ldquoif it doesnrsquot work for my voice and cannot come off sounding authentic it doesnrsquot stay on the albumrdquo

Through his years as an independent artist Lav-ignersquos voice and engaging personality have earned him a loyal fan base He took that to the next level several years ago making headlines both at home and abroad for his self-promoted concert at New Yorkrsquos famed Carnegie Hall a ldquobucket listrdquo item that has paid off

ldquoThat event really caught the publicrsquos attention and generated a lot of momentumrdquo says Lavigne

A childhood passion for singing has served Ken Lavigne well as he pursues his passion for making music

making musiC with ken Lavigne

Coming Up on StageCatch A Candlelight Christmas with Ken Lav-

igne Monday Dec 5 in a 730 pm concert at the Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St

In what has become a Victoria tradition Lav-ignersquos Christmas concerts entertain with rich vocals and engaging story-telling

Backed by a five-piece ensemble this all-new show includes songs from his CD Orsquo Night Di-vine and a variety of holiday favourites creat-ing the hearth-side ambiance of a warm family celebration Guests will enjoy personal vignettes delivered with the audience-winning charm that has along with his strong flair for comedy become Lavignersquos trademark

Tickets start at $3250 with studentsenior discounts available For tickets call 250-386-6121 or visit wwwrmtsbcca For more info visit wwwkenlavignecom

whose highlights since have included touring opportunities a performance with David Foster in Los Angeles and a workshop for a new opera with Victoria composer Tobin Stokes ldquoIrsquom thrilled that the interest level hasnrsquot wanedrdquo

Today Lavigne is growing accus-tomed to being recognized on the street in Victoria ndash though he jokes itrsquos often as ldquothat guyrdquo or sometimes actor Colin Firth ndash and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children age 7 6 and 2 in Chemainus ldquoThey keep me on my toesrdquo he laughs ldquoWhen Irsquom not per-forming Irsquom being a dadrdquo

In his professional career ldquoI continue to grow as a musician and an artist and I realize yoursquore never finishedrdquo he says emphasizing the importance of being ldquoauthentic and true to your voicerdquo _

When it comes to your vision therersquos no substitute for regular professional eye care

Itrsquos a message Dr Suzanne Sutter brings to her patients each and every day at Oak Bay Optometry

Offering complete optometry services for six years now Dr Sutter and her staff provide full vision and eye health assessments in addition to the sale of glasses and contact lenses and pre-scriptions for medications if necessary

From young children through adults and the elderly ldquoabsolutely everyone should be receiving routine quality eye care One of the best parts about my job is being able to meet and connect with people of all kinds and of all ages I love kids and also love having time to visit with my elderly patients You can learn a lot from themrdquordquo Dr Sutter emphasizesThe philosophy goes a long way at Oak Bay Optometry

ldquoWe have a friendly clinic with a lot of

characterrdquo Dr Sutter says With a car-ing knowledgeable team of eye care specialists ldquowe have a fun relaxed atmosphere while at the same time offering top-quality eye care with the most advanced technologyrdquo

Originally from Saskatoon Dr Sutter moved to Victoria after graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2005 After fi ve years gaining experi-ence at other clinics ndash including a 2009 volunteer trip to Belize where she helped with hundreds of eye exams in poor communities ndash she has committed to the Oak Bay community ldquoItrsquos going very wellrdquo she says ldquoIrsquove opened up full time hours including some evenings and Saturdays and plan on being a part of this community for many years to comerdquoFor more information call Oak Bay Optometry at 250-595-8500

Dr Suzanne Sutter

250-585-8500100 - 2067 Cadboro Bay Road wwwoakbayoptometrycom

Oak Bay Optometry Clinic

character rdquo Dr Sutter says With a car-


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One of the favourite childhood memories for many Victorians recalls the day each fall when the Christmas Wishbook arrived from Sears ndash it meant the holidays were finally coming and long letters to Santa could be started

Others remember shopping with their par-ents for the perfect back to school outfit or new appliances for the kitchen Itrsquos all part of the col-lective history Sears shares with its customers and continues to build upon today

With Sears for 11 years now Margaret Ram-say was a long-time Eatonrsquos employee who joined Sears when it took over the downtown location for a time The recently named manag-er of Sears Home ndash who also owns a Maple Bay hazelnut farm ndash suggests shoppers connect with Sears both because of its history in the commu-nity and the scope of what it offers shoppers

That in turn helps build the relationship between staff and customers ndash virtually every-thing theyrsquore shopping for at Sears staff all have in their own homes whether itrsquos a new work outfit a new bedroom suite or a new fridge for the kitchen Ramsay explains

Victoria native Michele Venables manager of Sears at Hillside Shopping Centre has worked with Sears across Canada including flagship stores in Winnipeg Calgary and Toronto Now in her 16th store shersquos seen the role Sears plays in shoppersrsquo lives in cities across the country ldquoI think therersquos a passion and loyalty The cus-tomers are extremely passionate about shop-ping hererdquo she says pointing to many who have grown up shopping with their parents or

dreaming over the Christmas catalogue ldquoThey really feel an ownershiprdquo

That same sense of history and loyalty con-tinues with the staff both at the community and corporate levels meaning customers know they can come in and speak with a knowledge-able associate about the products in-store and that the company will stand behind what it sells ldquoI think thatrsquos really the driving forcerdquo Ve-nables notes

Sponsoring this yearrsquos Black Press Women in Business Eco-Entrepreneur Award was a natu-ral given Searsrsquo efforts toward sustainability both at a corporate level and in its work with homeowners

ldquoWe chose to sponsor that award because itrsquos something Sears takes very seriouslyrdquo Ramsay says noting Sears has been the Energy Star re-tailer of the year for many years and also offers shoppers a Carbon Cost Calculator ldquoWe try to do our part for the environmentrdquo

Adds Venables ldquoWe can help you save energy and money and show you how to do itrdquo _

Michele Venables (left) and Margaret RamsayThe best knowledge of today combined with the experience of more than 80 years at

the Family Eyecare Centre of Dr Judith LeRoy and Dr Nazima SanghaldquoOur optometrists optometric assistants and staff have years of experience in providing

comprehensive eyecare with personalized servicerdquo Sangha saysIn addition to their own practice both doctors also enjoy volunteer work with

organizations such as the Third World Eyecare Society the Rotary Club and Amigorsquos Eyecare

Conveniently located on Yates Street the locally owned and operated optometric clinic is proud to serve the eyecare needs of Greater Victoria combining excellent service with a dedication to patientsrsquo wellness

ldquoWe pride ourselves on providing complete eye health care to all ages and family membersrdquo says LeRoy inviting families to enjoy the colourful childrenrsquos play area that will keep the little ones entertained while waiting for their appointment

For more information about the Family Eyecare Centre call 250-383-2411

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(rather than) braving two or three bold solid combinationsrdquo

Want to be a bit more bold ldquoA great way to introduce new colour combinations es-pecially bright shades is to start with an accessory piece such as a scarf paired with another spot of bold colour like coloured denim or a cardigan so you have two punches of colour teamed with one or two neutralsrdquo

For working moms on the go choose fabrics that survive the scrunch test and work with lay-ered styles A boyfriend blazer and great cardi-gan in neutral tones are key and can dress up cargos and jeans or relax a dress or skirt Opt for ldquolower wedge heel or flat boots with buckle detailing that look dressy and classic yet are


By Jennifer Blyth

As the seasons change and we look to our

wardrobe for some-thing a little warmer reuniting with that fa-vourite sweater can be like cosying up with an old friend

Keep things fresh and in-style by add-ing few key pieces and bring those old stand-bys up-to-date For women expect to see some sophisticated lsquo70s styles with a little lsquo80s influ-ence says Bonnie Pollard fashion stylist with Mayfair Shopping Centre

Look for full A-line skirts jumper dresses and long knee-length hem-lines culottes and wide-leg trouser pants On top capes and ponchos will add a little swing

Details include faux fur and Sher-pa features plus geometric prints plaids polka dots coloured pants and colour blocking

Todayrsquos top neutrals are brown and grey while merlot and teal saffron yellow and burnt orange are perfect for those looking for warmer colours Prefer something a little more vi-brant Try bold blue and red

Looking ahead to winter find ldquotimelessrdquo pieces with elegant lines

and accents of trend patterns and textures in smaller areas Pollard says

ldquoThere is more emphasis on good quality ba-sics and making your wardrobe work better for you and still lots to play with when it comes to textures including lace faux fur Sherpa cor-duroy and chunky knitsrdquo she says

For a terrific new pair of shoes look for animal textures such as snake or leopard or a bold pair of red or burgundy pumps In boots look for ankle booties or tall calf or under-knee styles Pair style with comfort with a pair of wedge heels Accessorize with paisley or leop-ard prints lots of scarves plus long pendant necklaces chunky bracelets bold rings

Belt are thin one- to two-inch leather or soft wrap-style thick leather designed largely this season to blend with the outfit colours rather

than contrast at the waist Pollard notes

While Victorians love their fashion we do tend to wear it a little different-ly that those in Toronto or Montreal ldquoOur style is a more relaxed combina-tions of layers and more subtle colourspatternsrdquo Pollard explains Where other cities might choose strong colour contrasts such as saffron yellow with purple or red ldquoin Victoria we tend to wear one colour paired with neutrals or in patterns

fabuLous faLL fashionsFrom work to weekend to night on the town

The seasonrsquos essentialsKey pieces a women should look for to bring their current wardrobe up-to-date 1 Leopard print something ndash choose a

favourite piece such as handbag scarf or tu-nic but wear it two places at most2 Skinny-cut dress pants in black3 A poncho or cape (waist- to hip-length)

4 Plaid skirt or knee-length A-line skirt5 Faux fur vest or item with faux fur trim6 Cardigan sweater in one of the seasonrsquos

colours such as teal or maroon7 Brown Boots flat or low wedge heel in either ankle or calf length

Entertaining ideas

comfortable and ready to move with yourdquoPitfalls to watch for this season ldquoLeggings and

jeggings DO NOT suit everyone and are major-ity of the time are not suitable for office profes-sionalrdquo Pollard says ldquoTo achieve a work-suitable style use a lsquoskinny stylersquo dress pant instead It gives you same layered styling look but with a lsquodress pantrsquo image that says professionalrdquo _

A day to evening look from Olsen Europe

Mayfair Mall fashion stylist Bonnie Pollard

With the busy holiday season ahead an outfit that will transition beauti-fully from day to evening can be an essential

Starting with the right base a carefully selected accessory or two can take you easily from the office to a night on the town For example look to pair a great dress with chunky knit sweater and tall boots for day and then switch to a cropped blazer and pumps for evening Pollard suggests For a different look ldquoI also love styling day-to-evening looks with chiffon and lace tops with trouser pants or knee-length skirt then changing up the footwear and jacket for eveningrdquo

Unsure about the formality of dress is for a particular event Pollard recommends two of her favourite ldquogo tordquo looks ndash a slim-cut dress pant paired with heels and a trend top topped with a boyfriend blazer or car-digan sweater or a knee-length dress with wedge heel boots and opaque tights topped with a boyfriend blazer or cardigan ldquoI also always carry some makeup such as brighter shade of lipstick gloss and eyeliner and hair items to create semi lsquoupdorsquo small things that can really dress up a lookrdquo

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Find Westhills Find Home

Learn why France is smilinghellipHint Itrsquos not the coffeeWell not just the coffeeIn Francersquos words ldquoI love my Westhills home It is well designed has quality finishings ample storage space and the yard is well

landscaped But the best thing is knowing that everything has been done right leaving me with time to enjoy my coffee spend more time with my family and friends and be free from worryrdquo

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The Gift Come in for Xmas decorations stocking

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The Ladies of Saunders Subarushow off their top picks

EDIE FOSTER

2011 Forester Great on long drivessuperior comfort and love the heated seats

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SASHA BUTTS

WRX SNFor the sporty styleand amazing handling

Edie Foster Ruth Saunders Norma Saunders The Great Sumo Cover Guy Sasha Butts Mary Turner and Dawn Torcov

RUTH SAUNDERS ndash What do you like best about the automotive industryI love the relationships that are formed between customers staff and suppliers

It allows us to give back to our community in so many ways

DAWN TORCOV Impreza Hatchback

Love the sporty look smooth ride and comfort for being a small car Safety features and all wheel

drive in Subarursquos are second to none

With over 60 years combined experience in the travel industry we are the women that can get you places

415-777 Royal Oak Drive Victoria BC V8X 4V1Phone 2503835414 bull Fax 2503861440 bull Toll Free 18666030102

KATHRYN CHARLTON-KRAL CTCExplore Europe in comfort with Viking River Cruises Unpack once enjoy breathtaking scen-ery from everywhere on the ship and walk right into the heart of your destination Join me as we experience the magic of Christmas in Europe where so many seasonal traditions began Public squares glisten in the evening lit by thousands of glittering lights while every home glows with the warmth of the hearth and the fragrance of hot spiced wines Shopkeepers wel-come you among displays of carved wooden toys and handcrafted sweets and the crisp air rings with laughter and sleigh bells Depart Victoria 08 December 2012 for this 9 day Basel to Amsterdam itinerary Rates start at USD 109900 pp (cruise onlybased on two sharing) Call Kathryn at 250-383-5414 about this or any other Viking River Cruise departure

SANDY REED CTCDiscover the allure of the old world and splendor of the new With more time in port immerse yourself in the vibrant history culture and cuisine of more than 300 global destinations Your Oceania Cruisesrsquo home away from home awaits you with a refi ned yet relaxed ambiance that ensures your absolute comfort Our staff warmly welcomes you as you savor the culinary creations of Master Chef Jacques Peacutepin or simply relax with a massage in our Canyon ranch SpaClubreg Discover a world of Value without compromiseAsk Sandy about Oceaniarsquos 2 for 1 pricing free airfare and up to 3500 bonus savings per stateroom for the 2012 European Collection Marlin Travel offers many departures with pre-paid gratuities and ship board credits

AMANDA STROBL CTCJoin me as we enjoy the delights of San Francisco the Napa and Sonoma Valleys on Trafalgar Toursrsquo San Francisco and Wine Country Delights Tour This leisurely paced tour begins with three nights in San Francisco followed by four nights in the Napa Valley We will enjoy the sights and sounds of San Francisco many winery and vineyard tours as well as a cooking class at a renowned culinary school The tour includes limousine service from your home to and from the Victoria International Airport as well as a pre-tour lunch at a local winery where you will meet your fellow travelersTour will be hosted and exclusive offers are based a minimum of 16 participants Trafalgar Toursrsquo 2012 Europe amp Britain Summer itineraries are also NOW ON SALE Book and pay by 31 December to save up to $1000 per couple For more details or to reserve your seat please call or email Amanda Strobl at 250-383-5414 or amandastroblmarlintravelca

Conveniently located in Broadmead Village in Victoria BCLet the travel professionals at Marlin Travel plan your unforgettable journey or handle your precious business travel plans


Historic hotel returns to Oak Bay


A piece of Victoriarsquos history is

rising once again as locals and guests alike look forward to the brand new Oak Bay Beach Hotel set to wel-come guests this May

And when those doors open onto the modern reinterpretation of the long-standing waterfront hotel it will represent the culmina-tion of many years of hard work from owners staff and the community to make the project happen says Shawna Walker vice-president of mar-keting for Walker Hospital-ity Group co-sponsor of this yearrsquos Black Press Women in Business Above and Beyond award with interior designer Sonya Coetzee from Outsite Indesign who is working on interior design for the hotel

After years in development and building mode with her husband Kevin Walker as opening day nears Walker looks forward returning to the hospitality business ldquoThis is the world I love and I am thrilled to get back to itrdquo she says ldquoI like creating memories for people and seeing them

receive hospitality that makes them happyrdquo

Of special inter-est for local spa enthusiasts will be the opening of the waterfront spa and mineral pools re-calling the 1930s and lsquo40s when a saltwater pool wel-

comed bathers at the foot of the property (Interestingly the poolrsquos last guest was Mira-cle the Whale who was nursed back to health here in 1978)

Come spring guests will enjoy waterfront treatment rooms in the historic boat-house the mineral pools and a fitness centre with rooftop garden providing an attractive viewscape from the hotel ldquoThe invitation is outrdquo Walker says ldquoThis is going to be a premier spa on Vancouver Island there

will be no experience like itrdquo Also significant will be the

opening of the David Foster Foundation Theatre which will once again bring dinner theatre to Oak Bay As part of their partnership with the foundation Walker Hospital-ity Group has committed to raising more than $2 million for the charity Walker notes

Another member of the Walker family business daugh-ter Kate Coles will be operating Katersquos Cafeacute with a homestyle menu inspired by her travels and a warm welcome offered by original hotel doors soon to be the gateway to Oak Bayrsquos newest restaurant Daughter Brooklyn Greig has also joined the family in its other hospital-ity project the Discovery Club a wholly owned luxury travel club offering members ac-cess to breathtaking locations around the world _

Shawna Walker

Rendering of the new Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Strand ldquoIrsquom excited about the momentum in the cruise industry and at this agencyrdquo

Expediareg CruiseShipCentersreg Mt Doug is a full service travel agency specializing in luxury and niche cruises The experienced team of travel consultants focuses on a personal approach to travel planning and offers thousands of cruises which can be booked online in-person or over the telephone

Janice Strand

Expedia CruiseShipCenters Mt Doug(250) 477 4877 bull 4089A Shelbourne Street

wwwmtdougcruiseshipcentersca


Strand has more than 25-years of experience in travel management including work at BCAA and Sears Travel Her extensive experience in travel marketing hosting cruise groups and customer-centered service coupled with the Expediareg CruiseShipCentersreg strength in the travel marketplace make this new role the ideal fi t for the next phase of her career

ldquoI really wanted to be working in a growth area with a strong organizationrdquo said

Expediareg CruiseShipCentersreg Mt Doug announces Janice Strand as sales manager

Follow the Leederhellip in Personal TrainingAre you a woman in business not meeting your fi tness goals Are you tired of expensive smelly overcrowded gyms that give you the ldquoone size fi ts allrdquo program If so do something about it

I own a private gym with a child area so you donrsquot have to pay for a sitter and have full facilities so you can shower and go

You can have the privacy of a 1 on 1 session a doubles session with a friend or have fun in a Boot Camp class Whatever you choose I will create a fi tness program and meal plan suited for you My name is Melanie Leeder I have over 11 years experience as a Personal Trainer

I have just moved back home from Vancouver eager to share my fi tness knowledge and experience with you Irsquom a Mother of 3 and understand how hectic life can be When yoursquore ready I can help You can have excuses or results BUT not both

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First Sessionexpires Nov 15 2011

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We accept all dental insurance plansand provide direct billing services

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CONGRATULATIONSTo the lsquoMilestone Womenrsquo amp

Women in Business throughout Victoria You are each an inspiration

Congratulations to all the women who are recipients of the Annual Black Press Women in Business Awards Your unwavering commitment to our community is incredibly appreciated and admired Our own Fran Kitson was last yearrsquos recipient of the ldquoAbove amp Beyondrdquo award she continues to amaze us with endless energy and service to our ministry

Womenrsquos SexualAssault Centrehealing education amp prevention

ldquoWe never know how strong we are until kind and gentle people give us hope a new liferdquo

~ WSAC Client

Your gifts help us to provide hope and healing to over 2500 people

each year and much-needed prevention education to 2000 youth

through our award-winning Project Respect program

Thank You Victoriawwwvwsaccom | 2503835545 | crisis line 2503833232

Promoting the well-being of seniors in the Greater Victoria Communitybull SENIOR LINK Telephone Linebull Seniorsrsquo Services Directory

bull Peer Counsellingbull Home Visits After

Hospitalization

Ursula Muirhead President and Founder of Innovations Catering Inc spent her childhood years in the Alsace Region where her

grandmother inspired her passion for creative cooking Her early teen years were spent helping out after school in her motherrsquos restautant in Toronto In the early 80rsquos Ursula was fortunate to work with Chef Kurt

Adrian one of the founders of the Vancouver Island Chefsrsquo Associatioin and spent two years receiving detailed training in the

catering industry after which she took over as house caterer for the Victoria Edelweiss Club

A number of years ago Kristy Cline joined the company and has since become Ursularsquos most valued assistant managing many of the

functions and taking great pride in creating and maintaining up-to-date quality and service The company offers competitive catering packages at the Edelweiss Club and a variety of other venues

Decorating packages including chair covers are also available Custom designed menus are available to suit all needs and budgets

Ursula and Kristy are happy to meet with you and discuss your future event

check out current promos on our sitewwwInnovationsCateringcom

Ursula Muirhead(t) 2504796288(c) 250-8183226

ursulainnovationscateringcom

Kristy ClineAssistant Manager(c) 77897709071

Michele Breuer

Victoria Executive Centre

She opened 4000 sq ft corporate meeting space on Fort Street in September 2009

Her goal is to become Victoriarsquos 1 Corporate Learning Centre

Her clients say shersquos already there

simply meeting expectationsthird floor 915 fort street victoria bc 2503836338wwwVECmeetingspacesca

My husband Roy and I purchased RS in 1988 We felt owning our own business would be exciting as well as rewarding My financial background has been an asset in my position as Comptroller of the Company We are a locally owned business in Victoria specializing in the property damage resto-ration industry with a branch in Duncan We service Victoria Sooke Cowichan Valley South Island and the Gulf Islands In 2000 we joined a national network of restoration

contractors Disaster Kleenup

Canada I joined the marketing committee as well as the board of directors Networking on a national level has assisted in ex-panding our business horizons In the past 21 years at RS I have particularly enjoyed working with our staff many who have been with our company long term As a Disaster Kleenup member I have also particulary enjoyed meeting members from across Canada who are in the same industry many who are now close friends

Gladys Abrams

250-383-0030inforsrestorationservicescom bull wwwrsrestorationservicescom

RS Restoration Services Ltd Disaster Kleenup Canada

of directors Networking



Business basics for successful growthBy Jennifer Blyth

Is your business all you want it to beSometimes we get so busy in the day to

day we lose sight of the path wersquove em-barked upon making it difficult to measure our success let alone chart a course to the fin-ish line

However following a few basics of a success-ful business can keep you on course says Dawn McCooey author and business advisor with the Womenrsquos En-terprise Centre

First ldquoI think itrsquos un-derstanding the num-bers and the financial side of the businessrdquo McCooey says

That doesnrsquot mean you need to do it all yourself but you do need to be able to make good decisions and know who to call on to do those specialized jobs

Beyond simple bookkeeping without un-derstanding numbers ldquohow do you decide inventory levels which items are profitable and how it compares with industry average Numbers affect all these thingsrdquo

Itrsquos also essential to remember that you are not your customer which means itrsquos not enough to sell what you like if thatrsquos not what others are buying ldquoSo many have likes and dislikes and they build the business around it without getting the customer perspectiverdquo McCooey explains

ldquoDoing what you love and yoursquore good at is a big part of the success but itrsquos only one-third

of the puzzle McCooey says Another attribute of success and something

women tend to be good at is building relation-ships and recognizing that not everyone is a competitor in fact collaboration can improve business McCooey says pointing to the yacht charter business that canrsquot take a large group but recommends someone with a larger boat who can When the situation is reversed and the larger company has a query from a smaller party theyrsquoll return the favour ldquoYou canrsquot have collaboration without competition and what women do is balance thatrdquo McCooey says

To build those strategic alliances business owners need to network something that can go by the wayside as they get caught up in the hectic day-to-day operations and life in gener-al However McCooey emphasizes ldquoyou canrsquot not have time for networkingitrsquos taking time to work on your business not just in it and as difficult as it is there has to be time to work on the business ldquoIf itrsquos important for your busi-ness therersquos timerdquo

From a marketing perspective 20 per cent of a businessrsquos customers buy 80 per cent of its product by looking for strategic alliances ndash such as the weight loss centre that works closely with personal trainer next door ndash you can increase the exposure for your business with people who might be looking for your products or services

If networking doesnrsquot come easily to you look for opportunities that make it easier ndash such as a business mixer ndash and ldquogo with some-one who is really good at it and start to build relationshipsrdquo McCooey suggests ldquoThink about where your clients are or referrals for clientsrdquo

Of course not everyone wants to grow con-tent to stay at a certain size but if you do want to get bigger ldquoyou have to be really clear about what your goals are and how yoursquore going to get thererdquo

Need help in developing that strategybull Find a mentor someone who has had ex-

perience and successbull Take an evening course through continu-

ing educationbull Contact organizations like the Womenrsquos

Enterprise Centre for support and informa-tion

bull Network ldquoAnd donrsquot say yoursquore too busy because with

the most successful people in business those are the kinds of things theyrsquore doingrdquo McCoo-ey notes They also accept that what happens to their business is their responsibility ldquothey donrsquot blame others and they donrsquot blame the economyrdquo

In fact she notes itrsquos interesting that statis-tically businesses that start up during a reces-sion actually have more success ldquoThey start with limited capital manage on a shoe-string and understand the business betterrdquo _


Dawn McCooey

Women in Business

We want youDo you know an amazing women in businessLet us know about her and she could be hon-

oured in the 2012 Black Press Women in Business Awards

The annual awards honour women in four cat-egories Women Business Owner Eco-Entrepre-neur Rising Star and Above and Beyond

To be eligible for the awards nominees must be women residents of Greater Victoria Readers can nominate more than one individual and you can nominate yourself

Women Business Owner The nominee must own at least 51 per cent of a small or large busi-ness including home-based and franchise busi-nesses which has been in operation for at least three years

Rising Star The nominee can be an employee of any Greater Victoria business She may be new to her industry but making her mark demon-strating creativity enthusiasm and a strong work ethic

Eco-Entrepreneur The nominee runs either a small or large business including home-based and franchise businesses Nominees must be the creator of the business which must have an en-vironmental or green focus Business practices must demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to eco-friendly principles

Above and Beyond The nominee can be an employee of any Greater Victoria business in-cluding home-based The nominee should be a veteran of her industry and continuing to make her mark in both her industry and community

The nominee demonstrates a dedication that goes beyond her job description and demonstrates community contribution_

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bank builds culture of respect among both staff and clientsWhether by de-

sign or hap-p e n s t a n c e

when we find something we love to do itrsquos easy to stay with it

So it has been for Er-icka MacKenzie Man-ager Sales and Service for Canadian Western Bank here in Victoria

With Canadian West-ern Bank for the past eight years MacKenzie came to the banking in-dustry as a summer job out of high school in Re-gina but today wouldnrsquot be anywhere else

The diversity of her day keeps things inter-esting with responsi-bilities ranging from staff development to in-vestment management for her clients including mutual funds ldquoItrsquos nice for me because I do a lot of different thingsrdquo says the married mother of two teens who enjoys hiking and cooking in her spare time

ldquoI love dealing with people I love working on the retail side helping staff develop their sales and developing relationships ndash itrsquos about help-ing peoplerdquo

MacKenzie recommends banking as an ex-cellent job for young graduates as it offers an array of practical skills ndash especially around un-derstanding money and investments ldquoAny skills

you will learn working at the front of the bank will help you through the rest of your liferdquo

Over the years ldquoIrsquove done every job on the retail front and itrsquos all because of this compa-ny ndash this is an excellent company to work forrdquo MacKenzie says not-ing that with the bankrsquos commitment to em-ployment equity more women are moving into senior positions in an industry that once was significantly male-oriented

From training to ben-efits to development ldquothe company values its employeesThey really

look at what you can do based on your skills not your gender so therersquos lots of opportunitiesrdquo

That culture of respect continues on to Ca-nadian Western Bankrsquos clients If you call donrsquot expect voice mail yoursquoll always reach a ldquoreal personrdquo on the other end of the line

And those visiting in person will more than likely be greeted by name ldquoEvery one of our staff knows 90 per cent of our customersrdquo MacKenzie notes

ldquoBecause wersquore a little bit smaller we can spend a lot of time with our clients so everyone essentially gets private bankingrdquo _


ldquoFrom children to seniors and everyone in betweenrdquo Dr Meredith Standridge DMD welcomes patients to her Oak Bay dentistry practice

While new to the Victoria dentistry scene Dr Standridge brings a passion and enthusiasm for her career as a family dentist and associate of Dr David Zaparinuk whose practice she joined nine months ago

Originally from Tullahoma Tennessee Standridge attended Florida State and Nova Southeastern University graduating from the Faculty of

Dentistry in 2009 Today she is a member of the Canadian Dental Society and the BC Dental Association and is currently on the executive board of the Victoria Dental Society

ldquoHaving lived in Victoria for two years we have really enjoyed living in such a friendly and walkable cityrdquo says Standridge ldquoI enjoy being involved with the Victoria Dental Society and I look forward to many more years in the communityrdquo

For more information about Dr Standridge and her offi ce call 250-595-4478

Dr Meredith Standridge

Dr Meredith Standridge BSc DMD250-595-4478 Suite 307 - 1830 Oak Bay Ave

A Family Dental Practice

have


SHAUNNA JONES 2505924422

Shaunna promises to provide the most professional ethical and informed real estate service in the industry

My goal is not the number of houses I can sell but to give the personal service and attention to my clientrsquosone family at a time

Contact me it will be the best move you ever make

wwwshaunnajonescom E realestateshaunnajonescom

Coast Capital Realty

Call today for your Individual marketing plan250-370-7788

C a m o s u nwwwVictoriaHomesThatSellcom

Consistently helping people through referrals ndash Thank You Guiding clients throughout the entire real estate process

Ericka MacKenzie

250-475-07751127 Fort Street


Jacqueline Horton

Genesis Law GroupBringing together a passion for helping people with a love of the law has been a winning combination for Victoria lawyer Jacqueline HortonPart of the cityrsquos only full-service female law fi rm among Hortonrsquos preferred areas of practice are elder law and wills and estates in addition to personal injury and employment law real estate and mortgagesBefore opening her law fi rm in 2004 Horton was a midwife and nurse for about 15 years and the compassion characteristic of these careers shines through in her approach to the law Today through managing her own legal practice for about 7 years Horton has developed a keen interest in the emerg-ing area of elder law Those efforts along with her many other contributions to her career and community were instrumental to her winning this yearrsquos Black Press Women in Business Above and Beyond Award

Horton prides herself on her dedica-tion to her clients and their well-being something shersquos especially sensitive to with her senior clients who often have no one else to advocate for themldquoDealing with the elderly especially the frail it really needs a different skill setrdquo she says noting that often ldquoitrsquos re-markable what these older seniors have been through They have such amazing stories but they are really vulnerable and I appreciate the opportunity to give back and make a difference in their livesrdquoLocated in the heart of Victoria Genesis Law Group makes its home in a heritage house converted into law of-fi ces allowing staff and clients both to enjoy a warm welcoming atmosphere to review their legal mattersFind Jackie Horton and legal assistant Pat De Jong with Genesis Law Group at 1127 Fort St For more information call 250-475-0775

2505907013 I kjwayconsultinggmailcom

Congratulations Jackie HortonYour work in Victoriarsquos communityis truly lsquoabove and beyondrsquo ~Kerry James


Step into Eye Etiquette Optical and be transformed This fresh upbeat boutique not only excels at great customer service but carries a wideselection of designer and cutting-edge frames and sunglasses suitable for all ages and alloccasions Eye Etiquette deals with both prescrip-tion and non-prescription eyewear contact lenses a variety of sport sunglasses and the latest inoptical technology

Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique located in the Western Commu-nities is both locally owned and operated Owner Carolin Roussel and her staff have been serv-ing the Greater Victoria area asLicensed Opticians for over 30 years combined They are continuously expanding their knowledge to provide customers with lifelong eyewear and vision needs Now offering complete eye health examinations so please call today to book an appointment

Carolin Roussel

Change your lookhellip add style


wwweyeetiquetteopticalca | 189 - 2401 Millstream Road | 250-474-1941

they are always current with the latest trends and information for the spa industry

Appreciating the sparsquos commitment to the highest standards and to their clientsrsquo well-being business continued to blossom allowing Emerald Day Spa to expand once more to a bigger more central location at 2807 Cedar Hill Rd (at Hillside)

ldquoCompletely redesigned and renovated the new location is calm relaxing beautiful and my dream-come-truerdquo Higgin says

ldquoWe are passionate about creating a unique experience on every visit With complementary tea and chocolates we strive to indulge every aspect of our clientsrsquo well-being leaving their spirit and senses revitalized

ldquoOur value-added services and attention to detail set us apart from your common everyday spa We look forward to treating yourdquo

Tanya HigginRelax your stresses away


pourdquo

250-383-24412807 Cedar Hill Rd wwwemeralddayspaca

Allow your everyday stresses to melt away as you step into your private treatment room at Emerald Day Spa where the tranquil setting will calm your senses and the expert estheticians will have you relaxed and rejuvenated

ldquoEmerald Day Spa is devoted to providing our clients with the best quality service in a professional and comfortable environmentrdquo explains owner Tanya Higgin ldquoWith our mission to restore inner balance with a positive atmosphere exceptional service and a lasting impression we are passionate about creating a unique experience on every visitrdquo

Higgin founded the day spa in 2007 as a one-room spa in a hair salon As the business grew she was able to expand moving to South Oak Bay in May 2009 which allowed her to welcome estheticians Heather Mussell and Jessica Szepat

With this experienced professional team Emerald Day Spa is committed to providing the highest quality services with estheticians who continue their professional development ensuring

250-479-0800104 - 4452 West Saanich Rd Victoria BC V8Z 3E9 consignclotheslineca


Clothesline Clothing Consignment Boutique

Allison Gallant Olena Foshchevska Natalie Bastone Dana Collison

Offering quality consignment for all ages Clothesline Clothing has been with the West Saanich Community for more than 20 years Clothesline and the community have grown up together Theyrsquove been loyal friends and watched each other pass through the many changing stages of life ldquoIt is our fondest wish that from this day forward we can continue to build a symbiotic relationship that benefi ts both us and the community at largerdquo(Dana)

Today under new ownership the part-ners have a new collaborative vision to remain a solid fi xture in the community while providing something that has been missing designer fashion for all ages at a reasonable price

Clothesline also prides itself on sup-porting local artisans They offer a wonderful variety of locally designed

merchandise From aromatic home-made soaps and lotions to adorable knit hats and fabulous handcrafted jewelry They are always on the lookout for unique products that complement the style and taste that is Clothesline

Clothesline has a select group of fash-ion experts who provide new services which includes ldquoAfter Hours Fashion Partiesrdquo as well as our ldquoPersonalized Shopping Servicesrdquo If your time is at a premium and 9-5 shopping is not your favorite pass time we just may have the unique answer to your shopping woeshellip(Ali)

A visit to Clothesline is sure to surprise and delight anyone who wants something spectacular and unique to add to their wardrobe Come to Clothesline for the Besthellip Best quality Best price Best Selection

250-686-4346lindsaycompassfitnessca wwwcompassfitnessca


Dr Lindsay Goulet

Compass Fitness Consulting

Whether yoursquore looking to improve your personal fi tness or to enhance workplace wellness with a staff fi tness program Lindsay Gouletrsquos Compass Fitness Consulting will help you fi nd your wayComplementing her 15 years experi-ence in the fi tness industry Goulet offers extensive education and training including a Bachelor of Physical Educa-tion Masters in Exercise Physiology and PhD in OccupationalExercise Physiology ldquoIrsquom just as in love with fi tness today as I was nearly 20 years ago holding that fi rst gym pass in my handsrdquo she says welcoming everyone from novices to advanced fi tness buffs to her programsTo be able to turn that passion into a career has been a dream come true and Goulet thrives on helping clients achieve their fi tness and wellness goals ldquoAs specialized fi tness consultants whose sole passion is your unique

fi tness journey wersquore here to guide anyone interested in maximizing their health through fi tness programs and educationrdquo Goulet explainsWhile working on individualized personal training is part of the picture Goulet also offers corporate work-shops and seminars in addition to creating offi ce fi tness initiatives in-cluding personal fi tness assessments and individualized programsSpecialized bootcamp programs for pre- and post-partum women along with fi tness for golfers are also a specialtyFor more information book a compli-mentary one-hour initial consultation and learn more about how Lindsay Gouletrsquos Compass Fitness Consulting can help you or your workplace along the road to wellness ndash on your time according to your schedule and in your location

Donna of Old Style Repair is owner and service writer This well awarded busi-ness focuses on honest amp ethical values Consumer education is key in building strong relationships Women are encouraged to ask questions which places you as the consumer in the position of knowledge This rare shop puts you at ease your concerns are met and dealt with and you are fully aware of both the issue(s) and costs involved Utilizing top diagnostic equipment and excellent technical

abilities Old Style services foreign and domestic gas diesel and propane powered vehicles Old new and middle agedvehicles are welcome New parts and labor are always under warranty

2011 Business of Excellence Business Vancouver Island2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award2009 Business of Excellence Business Examiner VI

Donna Dewaard

Honest and Ethical Values


Old Style Repair LtdTechnology of Today ~ Service of Yesterday

2702 Sooke Rd Victoria bull 2504789246 bull wwwoldstylerepairca


A DIVISION OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP MEMBER ndash CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND

Kimberly Brown BComm CFPInvestment Advisor

T 2509785341E kimberlybrowncanaccordcomwwwkimbrownca

At Canaccord Wealth Management wepride ourselves on providing service thatsurpasses our clientsrsquo expectations and isresponsive to their needs Our CompleteCanaccord approach is a comprehensiveprocess that encompasses all your wealthmanagement and financial planning needs

Contact me to see how Complete Canaccordcan help achieve your financial goals

DEBORAH HAYESIndependent Beauty Consultant

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wwwroaringwomencom Contact Regional Director Fiona Prince 250-418-5982

Showroom Now Open-Catalogue available early NovemberJanet invites you to visit her at her new location at 3370 Tennyson Avenue in Victoria Come and browse through a showroom fi lled with closet and storage tools and accessories

Kitchen bath bedroom or garage Janet has solutions that will work for you

Did you trip over stuff on your way from the garage All Organized has many confi gurations available to maximize your storage space - even in the garage Full service or do it yourself - the options are endless New solutions

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Good communication means different things to different people We often think that wersquore doing a great job of commu-nicating our wants needs and expecta-tions in the workplace and are surprised or frustrated when wersquore misunderstood

Fiona Prince is a dedicated enthusiastic communications consultant coach and instructor who thrives on her customers success She uses innovative tools and techniques to help you and your team to appreciate each otherrsquos abilities think creatively develop action plans and reach your goals She customizes all her sessions to your companyrsquos needs and your employeesrsquo communication behaviour and learning styles

Fiona offers numerous communications and writing courses for the workplace online and in-person She is available for guest speaking team-building work-shops and individual coaching In addi-tion to teaching at Royal Roads Univer-sity Fiona mentors women in business through her position as Regional Director for Roaring Women and serves in the community as the President of Jewish Family Services

Contact her now to fi nd out how she can help you acheive your goals through smoother communications

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Adopting a holistic approach to wellness allows Loreli Urquhart and her staff of Trainers at Alter Ego Fitness Experience to fully support clients as they embark on the road to better health

ldquoWe combine sound research-based nutri-tion with exercises guaranteed to bring resultsrdquo explains Loreli who offers Group and Specialty Fitness classes plus Personal Training andnutrition advice

Approaching her business from personal experience Loreli herself embarked on a transformative journey of fi tness and nutrition

losing fi ve dress sizes in the process That dedication and commitment to success shows in her welcoming knowledgeable approach with clients

ldquoWe are adamant about quality ndash the quality of a clientrsquos technique in performing exercises the quality of our on-going information and motivation and the quality of our six-week Programs to giveclients the lsquostartrsquo to their journey for overall health and fi tnessrdquo Loreli explains

For more information please visit thecompanyrsquos website andor call Loreli at the number below

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Victoriarsquos teen fundraiser ex-traordinaire Jeneece Edroff is seeing her latest project take

shape at Victoria General Hospital In partnership with the Queen Alex-andra Foundation for Children Je-neece Place the dream of 17-year-old Jeneece will serve families coming to Victoria for their childrenrsquos treatment

Vancouver Islandrsquos ldquoPenny Girlrdquo Je-neece is best known as the youngster who raised more than $15 million through her coin drives for Variety the Childrenrsquos Charity and from her tire-less efforts Jeneece is the youngest person in his-tory to receive the Order of British Columbia

At three years old Jeneece was diagnosed with

neurofibromatosis a disease that causes tumours to grow from almost every nerve root from the spine While undergoing numerous painful sur-geries and chemotherapy to treat her tumours at

BCrsquos Childrenrsquos Hospital Jeneece and her family often stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver Having a place to stay close to the hospital was very helpful for the whole Edroff family

With her coin drive goal behind her Jeneece started thinking about how a similar home away from home could help families who have to travel to Vic-toria for medical care from throughout Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands Their children may require treatment at the Victoria General Hospital at the

Queen Alexandra Centre for Childrenrsquos Health or in paediatric specialistsrsquo or other doctorsrsquo offices They may also require appoint-ments for wheelchair or orthotic fittings labora-tory tests or other appointments

In recognition of the additional stress placed on families of trying to find a place to stay while meeting their childrenrsquos medical needs Jeneece came up with the idea of Jeneece Place

Today Jeneece Place is well on its way Located on the grounds of the Victoria General Hospital the 10-bedroom home will feature a large com-munal kitchen where families can cook meals a common living room and dining room a media room for watching movies and games crafts and laundry rooms Open year-round 24-hours a day and wheelchair-accessible and barrier-free Jeneece Place will include large decks and an outdoor play area

Jeneece Edroff looks forward to the completion of her latest endeavour Jeneece Place created in conjunction with the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children

Jeneece Place

Queen aLexandra foundation for ChiLdrenrsquos JeneeCe pLaCe

A home away from home for families travelling to Victoria for medical care

bay steps forward for JeneeCe pLaCeVancouver Islandrsquos three Bay Stores are stepping forward for Jeneece Place and inviting both

staff and customers to lend a hand as wellBoth Victoria Bay stores ndash at Mayfair and downtown at the Bay Centre ndash are donating

kitchen furnishings such as dishes and cookware to the home-away-from-home for Island children receiving medical treatment in Victoria In addition both stores plus the Bay at Nanaimorsquos Woodgrove Shopping Centre will include Jeneece Place in their gift registry al-lowing customers to support the initiative however they are able from a simple spatula to full dinner set explains Bay Downtown manager Joanne Boyer

The Victoria stores have also challenged their associates to donate their personal HBC points to be converted into gift cards to be used by Jeneece Place ldquoThis allows the Bay as a national company to give back locallyrdquo Boyer explains ldquoJeneece is such a pillar of strength She exudes such enthusiasm and I couldnrsquot think of a better way to give backrdquo


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Lynne Hedstrom-McAuley welcomes gardeners to discover one of the prettiest times of the year at her Little Elf Garden Centre ndash and one of the best times for planting ndash fall

Set on a one-acre park-like property on Goldstream Avenue just past Jacklin Road the garden centre offers a truly unique

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Meander through the property and be inspired by the beautiful garden setting created over the last 34 years by Hedstrom-McAuley Come see why the West Shorersquos gardeners come here to make their outdoor spaces special knowledgeable staff gor-geous setting and some great deals ndash just in time for fall planting

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Often itrsquos the smallest change that creates the biggest impact

Niki Kux-Kardos founder of Nexus Facilitation amp Coaching grew up in a family business as the youngest of 4 sisters Working with family and taking a stand as a woman in business Niki learned fi rst-hand what it takes to turn problems into potential As a Certifi ed Executive Coach and Mediator Niki specializes in

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Lisa Graham Seadance PhotographyIt is my love of the underwater realm that inspired my photography and making portraits of people underwater is my passion Water adds a surreal dimension to hair and clothing and is a never-ending source of creativity for me My biggest thrill is when at the end of a session my clients are so excited by their underwater portrait experience that theyrsquore glowing with anticipation and ideas for the next one One of my young clients even gave me a wet hug and told me lsquoyoursquore a really good coachrsquo before she scampered off to changeI am an avid traveller retired scuba instructor and a lover of adventure

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Victoriarsquos women through the decades

mary HardingTeens

Women

You might well find 14-year-old Mary Hard-ing playing with her girlsrsquo softball team ndash af-ter winning the Canadian championships

last year her team represented Canada at the Little League Junior World Series in Washington State

Then again yoursquore just as likely to find the Grade 9 Spectrum Secondary student competing head-to-head with the boys both in Bantam-level hock-ey and baseball Mary is also one of several girls participating in the Spectrum Hockey Academy and looking ahead she hopes to turn her tenacity and skill into a university scholarship in one of her sports

When not at the rink or ball field Mary tries to catch up on her sleep and enjoys spending time with friends

Black Press What have you learned as you mature that you would like to have been able to share with a ldquoyounger yourdquo

mary Harding I would have liked to share the importance of how the choices you make and the people you meet are what really shape the person you are meant to be

BP How do you find balance in your lifemH To find my balance I always have to be busy

and then take my break when I go from the rink to friends At the end of the day I make a little bit of time for myself

BP What do people look to you for guidance about

mH I am often asked for advice about time management By being on multiple sports teams you develop very good time management skills

BP Your proudest achievementmH My proudest achievement would have to

be when I was a part of the first Pee Wee A female hockey team from Victoria to win the provincials

BP Most unforgettable experiencemH My most unforgettable experience would

have to be this past summer when I got the oppor-tunity to play in the softball nationals in Windsor On and winning then flying to Kirkland Wa to represent Canada in the Softball World Series _


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Combining expert knowledge with the latesttechnology and a patient-fi rst approachDr Marjan Gholizadeh welcomes clients to her Pacifi c Rim Dental practice

After working alongside Dr Garry Graves Gholizadeh purchased the practice in July 2009 Building a state-of-the-art practice Pacifi c Rim Dental has become known for its unparalleled level of dental care and incorpo-ration of the most up-to-date techniques

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Do you want to lose some weight get toned up eat cleaner and feel healthier Have you tried workout gyms and not been able to motivate yourself for long enough to achieve successful results

Rosemary and her experienced team of trainers can motivate you

In our 15th year of business Fitness Works Personal Training specializes in One-On-One Personal Training Complete Fitness Assessments Weight Loss and Nutritional Counseling all in our private studio

Black Press Best of the City Award for 1 Personal Trainer in VictoriaTwo Years in a Row

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Ronda Rozon Charlotte Wallis and Deanna Deacon


Ronda Rozon Charlotte Wallis and Deanna Dea-con stand strong together as part of the leading force behind the WestShore Chamber of Com-mercersquos recent strategic growth Ronda leading the LiveSmart BC Small Business Program for the Greater Victoria Region is advocating for small businesses to gain knowledge and funding to reduce their carbon footprint while improving their bottom line Charlotte is the proud contributor to the Chamberrsquos 20 annual

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membership growth This is a direct refl ection of her natural interpersonal skills and of her 30 yearsrsquo experience as an owner of retail and wholesale businesses Deanna has generated a consistent look and feel for the Chamberrsquos outgoing com-munication pieces as well as broadened the community events that the Chamber is involved in All three of these women believe in and support the vision of the WestShore Chamber to advance the growth prosperity and sustainability of business and community life on the West Shore

ldquoI earned my CHRP in 1999 and it has been hugely benefi cial to my career and my ability to serve the small business community As a small business owner you never know what type of employee needs are going to arise in your day and having a certifi ed HR professional (CHRP) as your ldquogo-tordquo person for assistance will make dealing with needs so much easier CHRPs are versatile generalists who can cover a broad range of areas while working in partnership with you to create a great place to workrdquo

Denise Lloyd CHRP

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Denise Lloyd MA CHRP Owner Engaged HR Inc ndash wwwEngagedHRcomChair Vancouver Island Advisory Council

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Black Press What would you do if you didnrsquot play music

Qristina Bachand Although I donrsquot necessarily plan on pursuing a career in music for me not playing music is defi-nitely not an option Itrsquos the joy of shar-ing my music with audience members and that rush I get being up on stage And of course therersquos the feeling of con-nectedness to fellow musicians ndash whether playing together on stage or at a session in some back room or hotel lobby Itrsquos difficult to put those feelings into words and express the passion I feel Therersquos re-ally nothing like it

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Qristina Bachand20s

Women

BP What is the one thing you couldnrsquot live without

QB If natural disaster struck and I had time to grab one thing it would most definitely be my fiddle Music is not just my source of income but also my passion and mode of emotional release Itrsquos how I deal with stress anxiety and pain as well as how I celebrate joy and happi-ness

BP Best memoryQB Kansas City Irish Fest 2010 Itrsquos Sunday

night the last night of the festival and everyone is heading home the next morning We all have flights early so naturally we choose to head to the afterparty then to an after afterparty and finally to an after after afterparty in the pent-house suite of the hotel Ahh We played tunes

all night and broke for an 11 am brunch the next morning before getting a ride to the air-port Now that was a great night One of those nights that makes me want to give my parents big hugs for sending me to Suzuki lessons when I was seven

BP What do you want to be remembered for

QB My worst fear is of just fading away I want to leave a mark on this world ndash coordinate a community garden organize a music festival combat climate change you know ndash just make a difference And naturally my greatest hope is that I positively influence peoplersquos lives with my music I want to leave the people I meet smiling If I succeed at that then Irsquoll be content _

Whether it was busking with her brother in downtown Victoria or entertaining music fans half a world away fiddler Qristina Bachand has become well-known around the Capital for her catchy and creative Celtic sounds

The Saanich woman who often performs with her younger brother Quinn is a classically trained violinist whose music is rooted in Celtic tradition with influences including Old-Time Appalachian Swing and contemporary folk More recently the University of Victoria biology student has also added vocals to her repertoire

Honours have included a full scholarship to the Gaelic College in Cape Breton touring and performing in Scotland and Ireland including a featured performance at the 2009 Tul-lamore Fleadh (All Ireland Championships) and performing as part of Calvin Cairnsrsquo Fiddle Ensemble and Daniel Lapprsquos prestigious BC Fiddle Orchestra

Also an experienced fiddle teacher Qristina especially enjoys working with young players

BP How do you achieve a balanceQB Irsquom finishing up a degree in biology and

still trying to find a balance between school mu-sic and family Having four month-long sum-mers while studying has given me plenty of time to get some music in Also seeing as I play with my brother and that my mom is our manager (or ldquomomagerrdquo) music time = family time For me ldquobalancedrdquo involves a lot of family time ndash both in our ldquofamily businessrdquo and just hanging out (Irsquom over at their place basically five nights a week ndash maybe more often than theyrsquod like) Currently deciding which career(s) I would like to pursue and having enough time to play music is proving to be a huge factor for me

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Shelly Sinclair has been in business since2010 and has been interested in beer andwine since 1996 The inception of DraughtWISE model began while working in the hospitality industryI noticed that our craft breweries were notbeing represented properly The high crafts-manship ship of the beer well-surpassed themaintenance of some of the systems theywere being fl owed through I had entered theBusiness Victoria Entrepreneur Fire Starter

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I could develop and run acompany Noticing a missing nichein the craft brewing industry wehave created a vision of acknowl-edging establishments who follow industry standardsKnow itrsquos clean and fresh wherever you see the Draught WISE Seal We are NEW young and local I am currently the only female on Vancouver Island to be certifi ed as a Draught Technician by Micro-Matic

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elissa Bergman30s

WomenBy day Elissa Bergman works full-time as Fund De-

velopment Manager at Victoria Womenrsquos Transi-tion House By night she owns and operates two

businesses Plump Plate Personal Chef Services and CanAm Investment Expos ldquoThough this sounds hairy I do get plenty of downtime with friends and my newly adopted kitten Gabby I enjoy hiking running and I frequent spin classes and the gym and I love to entertain and be out and about in the communityrdquo

Black Press If you werenrsquot working in develop-

ment at Transition House what would you be doingelissa Bergman Starting another business BP What do you like about being a womaneB Our ability to multi-task and seek balance in life BP What have you learned as you mature that you

would like to have been able to share with a ldquoyounger yourdquo

eB That everything will get done it is a matter of taking things one day or hour at a time

BP How do you find balance in your lifeeB I have a rule where I rarely say ldquonordquo to outings

with friends Again I have learned everything will get done when timelines are in place and when I honour my energy levels I also find all my jobs fun so none of them feel draining


eB Cooking time management and good travel deals

BP The one thing yoursquod like to do bettereB Tame snakes ndash I am just kidding there is a

lot that I can do better and I have to learn BP Your guilty pleasureeB Dark chocolate and red wine and some-

times salt lsquon vinegar chips BP What does relaxation look like to youeB My feet up on the coffee table watching

one of my favourite sit-coms with friends BP The one thing yoursquod never be withouteB My Blackberry BP Your proudest achievementeB Planning then travelling around the world

by myself BP For what traits would you like to be re-

memberedeB My wacky sense of humour and opti-

mism _

WE BUILD STRONG KIDS STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES

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Your Community Y Audrey Morris

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McCall Bros Funeral Directors Ltd realize it can be overwhelming when it comes time to settle your loved onersquos estate Audrey Morris After Service Concierge for McCallrsquos and Sequoia Gardens Memorial gives guidance to families and offers valuable assistance in organizing the many tasks that need to be attended to after a death Audrey does not offer legal advice but provides a detailed checklist outlining the various duties that are required when settling onersquos estate Some of the items she will provide support with include Canada Pension Plan Death Benefi t and SurvivorChildren Pension applications as well as information for life insurance settlements title transfers and account closures She feels honoured and privileged to be in a position that can lessen the burden at an emotional time Audrey is also available to answer any questions and help those who would like to make Pre-Arrangements and record their memorial wishes in advance


As the go-to organization for volunteer and non-profi t management and an organization that supports over 300 local non-profi ts Volunteer Victoria plays a unique and vital role in helping to build and strengthen our community

In keeping with this mandate we created the Community Investment Network (CIN) - an innovative forum for busi-ness ndash and the only one of its kind in Greater Victoria The CIN provides a valuable opportunity to gain a birdrsquos eye view of what is happening in our community to see where energies can be focussed for greatest impact

Current members value the opportunity to share their successes and to ldquoworkshoprdquo opportunities to improve

current programsinitiatives in a confi dential and supportive environment with like-minded peers

Are you a business owner or senior level professional who is passionate about your community Are you looking for ways to enhance your impact We invite you to fi nd out more about the Com-munity Investment Network ndash an innovative member driven forum for senior business and community leaders whose organizations have created or wish to create a community investment program

Contact Lori Elder (lorivolunteervictoriabcca) for further information

Volunteer Victoria

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Volunteer Victoria executive director Lisa Mort-Putland joined the local non-profit organization this past June after serving as Development Man-

ager for Big Brothers amp Big Sisters of VictoriaBorn in Wales her parents emigrated with the family

to Fort McMurray 30 years ago and Mort-Putland spent more than 20 years working in Albertarsquos museum and heritage sector A visit to Victoria to see her twin sister ndash who also works in the local non-profit scene ndash sold Mort-Putland and her husband on the capital and ldquowe made a conscious decision not to wait until retirement to move hererdquo

When not at the office Mort-Putland enjoys walking her 110-pound Burmese Mountain Dog-Golden Retriev-er cross and singing in her choir the Arbutus Singers

Black Press If you werenrsquot the executive director at Volunteer Victoria what would you be doing

Lisa mort-Putland I had an astonishing teacher when I was completing my Masterrsquos Degree in Public Ad-ministration Her lessons were straightforward respect-ful and passionate If I was not in my dream job now I would love to study non-profits on a national scale and teach about the findings

BP How do you find balance in your life LmP I read David Chiltonrsquos book The Wealthy Barber

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Lisa mort-Putland40s

Womenwhen I was in my early 20s and subscribe to his ldquopay yourself firstrdquo theory Even though it is a model for financial sustainability I learned that if I invest my energy into things that bring me joy people that help expand my world and ideas and projects that have value for me then I have both the stamina and the willingness to contribute 100 per cent to work and never feel hard done by

I also learned that there is no prize for being the first person to arrive in the office and the last to leave every day

BP What have you learned as you mature that you would like to have been able to share with a ldquoyounger yourdquo

LmP That is it perfectly OK to be the person in a room of peers or colleagues who says ldquoI need more information I donrsquot get it or I disagreerdquo

BP The one thing yoursquod like to do better LmP Just one thing I have a tendency to process

information verbally so I know I could do a better job of communicating a point succinctly

BP Your proudest achievement LmP I am proudest of the times when I have

helped others believe that they can succeed _Jennifer Blyth photo

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Penny Stone is undoubtedly one of Victo-riarsquos most famous faces and voices thanks to her tireless efforts for local animals

Outside work the local SPCA director is mar-ried with four children and four grandchildren and six dogs from the shelter ldquoI am probably the luckiest person I know because I have an amazing life with great friends and an incred-ible familyrdquo Stone says ldquoIf I could pass on one piece of advice it would be to smile and keep laughing ndash we only do this once so you might as well enjoy yourselfrdquo

Black Press If you werenrsquot the director of the SPCA what would you be doing

Penny Stone I donrsquot think I could ever do anything else now that I have been exposed to the need for help for all the animals in our livesThere is so much neglect and abuse and I cannot imagine not doing what I do so if it wasnrsquot working with the SPCA I would definetly be working in another animal rescue organiza-tion


PS Donrsquot take life so seriouslyI think that we spend so much time worrying about the small stuff we miss out on the things that really

matter ndash be true to yourself And in the words of Marilyn Monroe ldquoIf Irsquod observed all the rules Irsquod never have got anywhererdquo so do what you believe

BP How do you find balance in your lifePS I donrsquot There is absolutely no balance in

my lifebut I love it exactly as it is BP The one thing yoursquod like to do betterPS Have more patience Everyone that

knows me will tell you that I think everything should happen yesterday Nothing happens fast enough for meIf I was a dog I would be a bor-der collie

BP Your guilty pleasurePS A pitcher full of martinis in the hot tub BP What does relaxation look like to youPS A pitcher full of martinis in the hot tub

BP The one thing yoursquod never be withoutPS My family and friends I am truly blessed

with the friends and family I have

BP Your proudest achievementPS When I am able to help to change an ani-

malrsquos life Sometimes the animals that come to our shelter are in such horrific shape and look

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Penny Stone50s

Women

to be beyond hope We take them and care for them and make them feel whole again then seeing the look in their eyes when they start to trust you and they come alive againto watch as they go into new loving homes their futures forever alteredthere is no better feeling It happens daily and it touches my soul each and every every time To have the ability to save lives ndash it is an honour

BP Most unforgettable experiencePS My entire life I have been so lucky to

have had all the experiences that make up who I have become We all have times in our lives

that we are tested and I think how you handle adversity and continue is what defines you as a person

BP For what traits would you like to be re-membered

PS In my job ndash that at the end of the day I al-ways made the best decision for each and every animal in my care What was best for themnot the humans in their lives Always

In my life ndash how much I care about everyone and everything My compassion for everything and everyone I would hope that is what I am remembered for _



Sandra Richardson

Celebrating75 Years

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Connecting people who care with causes that matterreg


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ldquoVictoriarsquos dance mamardquo Lynda Raino has graced the cityrsquos arts scene with her beautiful accessible modern dance choreography teaching and perfor-

mances since 1979 The artistic director for her Lynda Raino Dance Stu-

dio she continues to create and perform through her ldquoretirementrdquo and is thrilled to spend time doting on her four grandchildren When she manages a little ldquodown timerdquo Raino enjoys dancing Tango and singing in the Soundings Choir

Black Press What does relaxation look like to you

Lynda raino That would be a very hot bath with a bath bomb in it lying still with all the lights out floating in the dark Water has always been my soother

BP Most unforgettable experienceLr In 2003 I was in Rio de Janeiro performing in

a festival called Theatre of the Oppressed Twenty-two countries were involved presenting all kinds of work about oppression While there we got to know the street children quite well because we saw them daily and one group slept in the doorway outside our theatre One morning when we arrived at the theatre expecting to see them as usual there was blood and scattered ripped blankets where they had been sleeping The police had made a night raid and shot them all We were so stunned Some of these children were about 10 years old There was a gathering in the theatre and one of the survivors of the shooting talked to all the performers of the fes-tival The last thing he said was ldquowe are not monstersrdquo

then he walked through the crowd of approximately 200 people walked straight up to me and hugged me and began to cry He was about 15

As I held him I felt honoured I felt enraged I felt responsible somehow I felt ignorant of real pain I felt naive I felt chosen It was more ldquoliferdquo than I had ever known

BP For what traits would you like to be remem-bered

Lr Mostly for my tenacity Tenacity at staying in dance for an entire lifetime and not quitting when I was supposed to or when I got injured Also for my commit-ment to my art form and dedicating a life to it But best of all for being a good mother and a fabulous nana

BP What do you like about being a womanLR I love the camaraderie of women I love how

women share with each other How they network and support each other But I really loved being able to grow life and give birth

BP What have you learned as you mature that you would have liked to have been able to share with a ldquoyounger yourdquo

Lr I would definitely tell me not to put so much fo-cus and emphasis on youthful beauty Given that it is so true that youth is wasted on the young I would want to tell me that I am going to be beautiful well into my old age I would show me how there is so much beauty in the stages of onersquos life and each stage is to be embraced not just the young and flawless stage _

Milestone


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Thank You Victoria On Sunday October 2 the Victoria Run for the Cure site contributed $556670 to a nation wide total of over $30 million to fund relevant and innovative breast cancer research

Together we walked ran and gave generously towards our vision of creating a future without breast cancer

Please join us again next year on Sunday September 30 2012 cbcforg

National Partners Regional Sponsors

Title Sponsor National Sponsors

Kyara Kahakauwila joined LA Limousines with its six vehicle fl eet in 2000 By strengthening local contacts and securing national and international business she has helped her husband and busi-ness partner grow the company to a 21-vehicle fl eet ranging from sedans SUVs and executive vans to limousines and limousine buses By adding a luxury hybrid Mercedes Sprinter and using bio-fuel and eco-friendly cleaners they are taking their sustainability responsibility to a higher

level In addtition Kyara has served as president of the

WestShore Chamber of Commerce for two years and chaired the Island Profes-sional Event Network for fi ve years She feels strongly that social accountability is an integral part of being a respon-sible and successful business owner and LA Limousines provides over $20000 of in-kind or cash support to more than 50 organizations in any given year With the launch of Luxury Wine Tours two years ago they have again diversifi ed and have been able to showcase the best of the Islandrsquos vintnersFor details visit wwwlalimoca and wwwluxury-winetoursca or call 250-391-9000

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Lynne Hedstrom-mcauley Never give up follow a dream and make it happen

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centre

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LHm My makeup

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LHm Backpacking with Tony through Chile in my 60s

BP For what traits would you like to be remembered

LHm Being a good mum helping people with amazing gardens and supporting my community_

Milestone

Victoriarsquos womenthrough the decades

Lynne Hedstrom-mcauley70s

WomenFor more than three decades gardeners on the West Shore have relied upon Lynne Hed-

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Having lived in Langford for 67 years she grew up on the property attending Langford School and Belmont High School She raised her own three girls there before opening the garden centre in 1977 Today married to husband Tony McAuley she looks forward to cel-ebrating 35 years in business on May 10 2012


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Among those helping Jeneece in her vision is Bruce Williams emcee for this fallrsquos Black Press Women in Business gala Not only is Williams CTV Vancouver Islandrsquos manager of commu-nity and client relations but hersquos also Board President of the Je-neece Edroff Society and Fundraising Chair of the Jeneece Place Project for the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children

Paediatrician Dr Karli Breikss notes that ldquoChildren who come to Victoria General Hospital for treatment travel from their homes all over Vancouver Island and from elsewhere in British Columbia Their families are bearing the stress of a sick child and in addition are without the support of their family friends and their home community

ldquoJeneece Place will offer them a much-needed degree of com-fort to have a place to stay which is near the hospital and which is safe warm and welcoming and designed with their needs in mind It will give parents the possibility to stay with and be close to their child but also to be able to slip away for a few moments or hours of rest knowing that they can be back at their childrsquos side within minutes if neededrdquo Breikss says ldquoJeneece Place will help to make a difficult time a little bit easier for children and their familiesrdquo _

Jeneece Place Continued from page 21

For example simply opening the lines of communication and offering a gentle comment or question ndash ldquohow is your sonrdquo for example ndash prevents the workplace from being a sterile void and lets the employee know their co-workers and supervisors understand the challenges they face

And by the same token through this restor-ative process the employer can help set param-etres ldquoWhen yoursquore here I need you to be here so how can I make this work for yourdquo

Whether itrsquos a family member with cancer the death of a spouse or difficulties with chil-dren ldquohow do we ride through this situation Whatrsquos in the tool kit What are the strategies we can use to minimize the carnagerdquo Hutchi-son asks

While different for everyone ldquowhat was help-

ful for me were the people who let me be hu-manrdquo Hutchison reflects ldquoThere was no man-ual Itrsquos about giving people lots of room to be creativerdquo

More recently Hutchison has also joined with Shannon Moroney also affected by violent crime for a new presentation ldquoThe F Wordrdquo an experiential workshop exploring forgiveness She is also mentoring students and helping them tell their stories and working with life-coach Sally Glover to develop a workshop to give young people that toolkit to consider their resiliency and be their best selves ldquoItrsquos great to be branching outrdquo she says ldquoI enjoy working with young people who are doing this work to get other people sharing their storiesrdquo

For more about Katy Hutchison and her work visit wwwkatyhutchisonpresentscom _

katy Hutchison Continued from page 8

Soroptimist an international service organization for business and professional women works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and around the world Helping women to improve their own lives also benefits their

family and community - a perfect win-win situationSoroptimist International of Greater Victoria

meets the first Tuesday each month (Sept to June) at Ross Place We welcome other like minded women who share our dream of helping women to be their best Membership is by invitation Interested women are welcome to attend one or more meetings get to know us and share ideas challenges and inspiration

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Find peace of mind in Budgetrsquos certifi ed used vehicle programAfter visiting a number of different dealerships around town but not able to fi nd the right previously owned vehicle for him Darrell Rogers turned to Budget Car and Truck Sales

Having met with high-pressure tactics and addi-tional fees elsewhere Rogers wasnrsquot surewhat to expect Needless to say he was pleasantly surprisedldquoI was speaking to my momrsquos new neighbour and he mentioned that he recently purchased a new Nissan Sentra from Budget Car Sales of Victoriardquo Rogers recallsMeeting sales representative Brent Kennedy ldquoI ex-plained to him that I had a budget to work with and also went over the type of vehicles and the options I was looking for Brent very nicely laid out the entire buying process at Budget from be-ginning to end and then gave me everything in writingrdquoAfter test driving a Toyota Corolla LE that had caught his eye Budget Car Sales business man-ager Colleen Meyer reviewed all the particulars and with no hidden fees or surprises ndash plus six months of deferred payments ndash Rogers felt confi -dent in his decisionAnd then there were the little extrasldquoIn addition to buying a car that was recently in-

spected by BCAA I was also entitled to a compli-mentary rental car once per year a BCAA mem-bership for one year and four car washes annually If that wasnrsquot enough I was able to bring the car back to Budget for a full refund if the car was found to have any major mechanical or structural defects within a 30-day periodrdquoRogersrsquo experience is what the management and staff strive for every day through the Budget Cer-tifi ed Used Vehicle Program says general sales manger Bill MacmunnldquoThe program provides clients with the confi dence that our commitment to them continues after they drive their new vehicle away from the dealershiprdquo he explainsAmong the highlights for example are a full 142-point BCAA inspection process a no-hassle 30-day guarantee for mechanical or other defects and a re-purchase program based on a Canadian Black Book pricing model at any time the pur-chaser owns the vehicle Then therersquos the BCAA membership four vouchers per year for a wash and vacuum one free vehicle rental for those spe-

cial occasions and a VIP card good for a 15-per-cent discount for Budget Car and Truck Rentals of Victoria all year longWhy was it important to put the principles in writingQuite simply the company ldquobelieves that custom-er service and customer satisfaction is our num-ber one priorityrdquo Macmunn saysThat priority has guided the Scott familyrsquos Budget Car and Truck Rentals in Victoria for more than 40 years so it was a natural to extend that phi-losophy to the car and truck salesFor clients the results speak for themselves Bud-get buys its vehicles at a fl eet price then main-tains and services them throughout their time as a rental vehicle Vehicles are then handpicked for the sales facility and after a full inspection are priced in line with Canadian Black Book value Taken together with the 30-day guarantee and the re-purchase program this forms the Budget Cer-tifi ed Used Vehicle Program offering confi dence and peace of mind in one of the most signifi cant purchases clients will make


Lisa TrotterStore Manager Quadra

Sheryl StevensStore Manager Colwood

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Blanshard St

Princess Ave

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Greater Victoria

ADVERTISER INDEX
























TD CanadaTrust

AampWRestaurant

Booster Juice









pLease note Page 19 Old Style Repair Ltd address should read 2702 Sooke Road


Addition Elle 5




Baja Rosirsquos 22

BC Decor 22


Boutique Optique 23


Campus Honda 17



Carole James MLA 31






Curves 31


Deborah Hayes 20


Derma Spa 27




Draught WISE 25

Emerald Day Spa 19


Everywoman 10


Eye Etiquette 19




Grant Thornton 28







Jayne Weatherbe 30

Jazzercise 21

Jesus-Rocks 31




LA Limousines 29




Maria Kirley 20

Marlin Travel 14




MD Esthetics 14






Outsite Indesign 7









Sante Spa 24

Saunders Subaru 14

Sears 5



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Westhills 13




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Greater Victoria

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Ritchelle Randhawa









By Jennifer Blyth



















Entertaining ideas



















AFTERBEFORE






250-478-2336






to the

Community




EDIE FOSTER



SASHA BUTTS




























Shawna Walker




Janice Strand













$30













~ WSAC Client







Hospitalization













Michele Breuer









Gladys Abrams





























Dawn McCooey

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$3500





























have











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VICTORIANEWS

Are

You

A R

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oman

W

e ar

e G

ive

us a

cal

l to

fi nd

out w

hat w

e ca

n do

for y

ou





Janet Young























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Jeneece Place













$1500OFF

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$50+HST













bull Ample parking











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Niki Kux-Kardos



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505 ADMIRALS ROAD



wwwbajarosiscom

17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

116th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

1

Carolyn BarterOwner

12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







Milestone


mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















Rosemary Quinn


17th

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Bestofthe

Voted

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250-383-1366

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Celebrating75 Years










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116th

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Voted

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Carolyn BarterOwner

12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







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mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















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17th

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Celebrating75 Years










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A






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to the

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EDIE FOSTER



SASHA BUTTS




























Shawna Walker




Janice Strand













$30













~ WSAC Client







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Michele Breuer









Gladys Abrams





























Dawn McCooey

Women in Business
















$3500





























have











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250-475-07751127 Fort Street


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bull Ample parking











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17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

116th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

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Carolyn BarterOwner

12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







Milestone


mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















Rosemary Quinn


17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestofthe

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a broad








Milestone


Qristina Bachand20s

Women















wwwBankruptcyBCcom








Shelly Sinclair



you see





Milestone


elissa Bergman30s


















mism _


wwwvictoriaycom











Volunteer Victoria



ance your the Com











Milestone











20rsquos 30rsquos


40rsquos 50+

























Milestone


Penny Stone50s

Women










Sandra Richardson

Celebrating75 Years










Star power
























Milestone


Lynda raino60s

Women



SAA

NIC


CIETY

Supp

orti

ng In


CELEBRATING




Lena Toncev


re











Kyara Kahakauwila

Ride in Style





A






cakes


centre


LHm Everything





LHm My makeup





Milestone







Jayne Weatherbe













Start Something






































t 778-440-1677


- Bono U2

Religion is what

happens when

the spirit has left

the building

Bruce Williams


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30 daysFREE





















Governm

ent St

Blanshard St

Princess Ave

Bay St

Douglas St

Queens AveBudget

Car amp TruckSales
















GET MOVING






By Jennifer Blyth

































y



250 658 6573




By Jennifer Blyth



































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O A K B A Y











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Yasmeen Grant

Ritchelle Randhawa









By Jennifer Blyth



















Entertaining ideas



















AFTERBEFORE






250-478-2336






to the

Community




EDIE FOSTER



SASHA BUTTS




























Shawna Walker




Janice Strand













$30













~ WSAC Client







Hospitalization













Michele Breuer









Gladys Abrams





























Dawn McCooey

Women in Business
















$3500





























have











Ericka MacKenzie

250-475-07751127 Fort Street


Jacqueline Horton








Carolin Roussel











pourdquo


















Dr Lindsay Goulet







Donna Dewaard





















tel 2503813633 ext208 fax 2503862624



VICTORIANEWS

Are

You

A R

oarin

g W

oman

W

e ar

e G

ive

us a

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l to

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out w

hat w

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ou





Janet Young























tion ands to give















Jeneece Place













$1500OFF

tulipenoirecom

$50+HST













bull Ample parking











me






Niki Kux-Kardos



o







505 ADMIRALS ROAD



wwwbajarosiscom

17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

116th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

1

Carolyn BarterOwner

12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







Milestone


mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















Rosemary Quinn


17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestofthe

Voted

1









250-383-1366

rdquo

I WANT TO









Denise Lloyd CHRP


a broad








Milestone


Qristina Bachand20s

Women















wwwBankruptcyBCcom








Shelly Sinclair



you see





Milestone


elissa Bergman30s


















mism _


wwwvictoriaycom











Volunteer Victoria



ance your the Com











Milestone











20rsquos 30rsquos


40rsquos 50+

























Milestone


Penny Stone50s

Women










Sandra Richardson

Celebrating75 Years










Star power
























Milestone


Lynda raino60s

Women



SAA

NIC


CIETY

Supp

orti

ng In


CELEBRATING




Lena Toncev


re











Kyara Kahakauwila

Ride in Style





A






cakes


centre


LHm Everything





LHm My makeup





Milestone







Jayne Weatherbe













Start Something






































t 778-440-1677


- Bono U2

Religion is what

happens when

the spirit has left

the building

Bruce Williams


Join Now for

50 Off PLUS

30 daysFREE





















Governm

ent St

Blanshard St

Princess Ave

Bay St

Douglas St

Queens AveBudget

Car amp TruckSales
















By Jennifer Blyth



































Dr Suzanne Sutter





O A K B A Y











or 1-877-778-6227
































Val Hemminger

Yasmeen Grant

Ritchelle Randhawa









By Jennifer Blyth



















Entertaining ideas



















AFTERBEFORE






250-478-2336






to the

Community




EDIE FOSTER



SASHA BUTTS




























Shawna Walker




Janice Strand













$30













~ WSAC Client







Hospitalization













Michele Breuer









Gladys Abrams





























Dawn McCooey

Women in Business
















$3500





























have











Ericka MacKenzie

250-475-07751127 Fort Street


Jacqueline Horton








Carolin Roussel











pourdquo


















Dr Lindsay Goulet







Donna Dewaard





















tel 2503813633 ext208 fax 2503862624



VICTORIANEWS

Are

You

A R

oarin

g W

oman

W

e ar

e G

ive

us a

cal

l to

fi nd

out w

hat w

e ca

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ou





Janet Young























tion ands to give















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NOWduring this sale


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NOWduring this sale


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17th

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12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

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priced to sell





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Women






















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17th

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116th

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Voted

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12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

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priced to sell





Dale Collins







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Women






















New Season






















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17th

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17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

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the

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116th

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the

Voted

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12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

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priced to sell





Dale Collins







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Women






















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17th

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ance your the Com











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Penny Stone50s

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Celebrating75 Years










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17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

116th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

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12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







Milestone


mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















Rosemary Quinn


17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestofthe

Voted

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Women















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ance your the Com











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20rsquos 30rsquos


40rsquos 50+

























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Penny Stone50s

Women










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Celebrating75 Years










Star power
























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NIC


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orti

ng In


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Princess Ave

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o







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17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

116th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

1

Carolyn BarterOwner

12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







Milestone


mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















Rosemary Quinn


17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestofthe

Voted

1









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rdquo

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Denise Lloyd CHRP


a broad








Milestone


Qristina Bachand20s

Women















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Shelly Sinclair



you see





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elissa Bergman30s


















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wwwvictoriaycom











Volunteer Victoria



ance your the Com











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20rsquos 30rsquos


40rsquos 50+

























Milestone


Penny Stone50s

Women










Sandra Richardson

Celebrating75 Years










Star power
























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Lynda raino60s

Women



SAA

NIC


CIETY

Supp

orti

ng In


CELEBRATING




Lena Toncev


re











Kyara Kahakauwila

Ride in Style





A






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LHm Everything





LHm My makeup





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t 778-440-1677


- Bono U2

Religion is what

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Governm

ent St

Blanshard St

Princess Ave

Bay St

Douglas St

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VICTORIANEWS

Are

You

A R

oarin

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oman

W

e ar

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ive

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17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

116th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestof

the

Voted

1

Carolyn BarterOwner

12Saleprice


NOWduring this sale


RUGSWas $1890

$895




priced to sell





Dale Collins







Milestone


mary HardingTeens

Women






















New Season






















Rosemary Quinn


17th

CityVICTORIA NEWS

Bestofthe

Voted

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rdquo

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Denise Lloyd CHRP


a broad








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Qristina Bachand20s

Women















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Shelly Sinclair



you see





Milestone


elissa Bergman30s


















mism _


wwwvictoriaycom











Volunteer Victoria



ance your the Com











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20rsquos 30rsquos


40rsquos 50+

























Milestone


Penny Stone50s

Women










Sandra Richardson

Celebrating75 Years










Star power
























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Lynda raino60s

Women



SAA

NIC


CIETY

Supp

orti

ng In


CELEBRATING




Lena Toncev


re











Kyara Kahakauwila

Ride in Style





A






cakes


centre


LHm Everything





LHm My makeup





Milestone







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t 778-440-1677


- Bono U2

Religion is what

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the spirit has left

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Bruce Williams


Join Now for

50 Off PLUS

30 daysFREE





















Governm

ent St

Blanshard St

Princess Ave

Bay St

Douglas St

Queens AveBudget

Car amp TruckSales



























Jeneece Place













$1500OFF

tulipenoirecom

$50+HST













bull Ample parking











me






Niki Kux-Kardos



o







505 ADMIRALS ROAD



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17th

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116th

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Voted

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