Community Leader, Businessman, Scientist Dr. Fred Haynes Runs

For Immediate Release August 21, 2014 Fred Haynes, Candidate 250-‐708-‐0702; m: 250-‐889-‐9352 Jeff Shaw, Campaign Manager 250-‐508-‐8035 Community Leader, Businessman, Scientist Dr. Fred Haynes Runs for Saanich Council & CRD Dr. Fred Haynes will declare his candidacy for Saanich Council and CRD at a launch event at the Heritage Café at 5303 West Saanich Road at 5 pm on Thursday, August 28. Dr. Haynes runs on a platform of building a Saanich that is sustainable, affordable and livable today and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. Dr. Haynes states, “I am able to introduce new ideas and a fresh approach to Saanich Council and CRD. My history of community involvement and bringing groups together to forge innovative solutions will make a positive difference in Saanich Council and the CRD.” Dr. Haynes has a long history of grass roots community involvement, most recently as Chair of SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network), President of the Saanich Legacy Foundation and is a past president of the Prospect Lake District Community Association. He has been instrumental in recent initiatives involving local food, environment, community engagement, neighbourhood improvements, community input into the sewage issue and has served in leadership positions in over 10 community organizations in Saanich since 2003. MORE Fred Haynes, Candidate 250-‐708-‐0702; m: 250-‐889-‐9352 Dr. Fred Haynes Runs for Saanich Council & CRD Originally a teacher, Dr. Haynes holds a doctorate in biochemistry and has operated a publishing business for over 25 years. He is married with 3 sons. Many Saanich community leaders and supporters will be present at Dr. Haynes’ launch event on August 28th to show their support. This event presents a photo opportunity. Examples of Dr. Haynes’ Initiatives and Achievements include: Funding Support for Community Programs Arts, Seniors, Kids, Parks & Community. Through the Saanich Legacy Foundation has worked to help fund: Music in the Park Saanich, Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA), Little Spirits Garden, Couvelier Pavilion at Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, Take Heart: KidsFUNd: FUEL: Coffee4Kids: Environment & Local Food • Innovative, low cost solution to save the weir & water levels on Prospect Lake • Community education program to help reduce phosphates in Prospect Lake and to enhance the recreational experience for users of Prospect lake • Worked on watershed restoration • Worked with Council for moratorium on heat loops into Saanich lakes • Worked with Council for moratorium on GMO seeds in Saanich • Created new seasonal pocket market for local foods • Workshop with local MLA and SCAN* on supporting active farms in Saanich. Regional Community Engagement • Initiated series of SCAN* workshops covering, housing, food security, transportation, traffic, environment, tree canopy, urban development, health and safety and social well-‐being. Neighbourhood Improvements in his Community • Novel approaches yielding successful results for fundraising to restore the Prospect Lake Community Hall • Supported Saanich on improved recreational access for the community at Whitehead Park, Estelline Park, Prospect Lake South Park and the boat launch. MORE Fred Haynes, Candidate 250-‐708-‐0702; m: 250-‐889-‐9352 Dr. Fred Haynes Runs for Saanich Council & CRD Regional Sewage – the technology and value for money question • Worked actively to engage Saanich residents in the sewage debate. • Initiated town halls and regional discussions to keep residents informed. • Collaborated with those looking for more current, improved solutions • Presented community concerns to Council, CRD and Provincial legislature re questions on public consultation, cost benefit and treatment alternatives. 11 Years of Proven Community Service in Saanich • Chair, *Saanich Community Association Network (SCAN) • President, Saanich Legacy Foundation (SLF) • Co-‐founder, Past President, Prospect Lake Preservation Society (PLPS) • Founding Director, President, Prospect Lake Water Users Community (PLWUC) • President, VP, Treasurer, Prospect Lake & District Community Assoc. (PLDCA) • Director, Peninsula Streams Society (PSS) • Member, Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee (HSAC) • Founder & Convenor, Prospect Lake Local Food & Country Market • SCAN Liaison, UVic, Community Association Liaison Committee (CALC-‐UVic) • Founder, volunteer instructor, Island Aikido Club

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