Goldstream News Gazette, December 07, 2012

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NEWS: View Royal councillor sues province A6 SPORTS: Meet the Rebels’ new head coach A21 ARTS: Belmont winter music tradition continues A22

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Making music at Ruth King Mackenzie Scown, 10, tunes a guitar at Ruth King elementary. She is among the students learning to play after a group of businesses donated 30 new guitars and accoutrement.

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he sewage debate has been raging in the Capital Regional District for decades. With each passing year, the distinction between political and environmental motives behind a proposed $783-million project grows more difficult to separate.

Jay Cullen, a professor at the University of Victoria School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, recently led a CafĂŠ Scientifique talk titled “Victoria’s Sewage Treatment: a Brief History of Slime.â€?

The discussion was a part of a free, informal series aimed at bridging the science-to-public gap – something that has been missing when it comes to the highly politicized sewage debate over whether or not the CRD truly needs to change its ways of streaming sewage into the Strait of Juan de Fuca through Clover and Macaulay points. “The CRD operates a world-class program to determine the impact of the effluent on the health of the marine environment and the potential impact on public health,� says Cullen, Natalie North whose research is focused on metal Reporting chemistry in sea water. “For the most part, the impact of the effluent on the marine environment, and certainly on public health, is minimal.�

Cullen does admit the effluent does have some measurable impact on the marine environment. It causes changes in the invertebrates that live in the sediments around the outfalls, reduces species richness and is the source of a greater abundance of organisms able to tolerate high levels organic loading from the outfalls.

But the impacts, Cullen says, are reversible and confined to about 200 metres from the outfalls themselves.

Cullen agreed to lead the talk based on the false assertions he’s seen people make in the CRD: one of which is that the effluent has no impact whatsoever. The other: that the impact is a devastating environmental disaster in progress.

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Goose gets first fountain Kyle Wells News staff

Galloping Goose Trail users, both two and four-legged varieties, now have a place to quench their thirst at a new water fountain at the Atkins Road rest station in View Royal.

The Capital Regional District celebrated the installation Monday. The fountain is the first of nine to be installed along the Galloping Goose and Lochside regional trails.

Oak Bay resident Tom MacDonald and a group of running friends came up with the idea.

They were tired of having to store water in a car parked somewhere along the trail, as they trained for marathons.

MacDonald, who has worked with local governments for most of his career, approached the CRD with the idea. He was told if he could raise the money, the CRD could make it happen.

“It’s fantastic. We’re really pleased,” he said. “It’s been really exciting and the community really got behind it.”

Fundraising efforts brought in $54,000 to pay for the foun-

tains, from a handful of corpoArneil worked as a CRD public rate donors and more than 100 health officer from 1974 to 1984 donors total. MacDonald even and was an advocate for clean sat by the Galloping Goose coldrinking water. He also loved lecting small donations from trail walking and dogs. A plaque on users as they passed by. the fountain recognizes Arneil The fountains are designed and describes him as “a walker to service all users of the trails. and clean-water warrior.”

There is a water fountain for The Atkins rest station came people to drink directly from the as a result of a donation from TD fountain, along with a tap to fill Bank in 2011. up bottles, as well CRD’s Tap into as a low fountain Sustainability “It’s been really for dogs. campaign encourexciting and the The fountains ages the use of will be spaced at reusable water community really got roughly 10-kilobottles and local behind it.” metre intervals, tap water. More – Tom MacDonald which is around than 9,000 stainthe distance a less steel water marathon runner bottles have been will go through a bottle of water. handed out to Greater Victoria “You wear a little (water residents as a part of the cambottle) on your back, but every paign.

10 (kilometres) you run out of “Everyone will benefit from water,” MacDonald said. “This is fountains along our world-class quite an interesting design, you regional trail system,” CRD direcdon’t see a lot like this. But from tor and Saanich Coun. Susan the perspective of being a runBrice said at the event. “That ner, you had to have this.” includes runners, walkers, pet The fountain at Atkins Road is owners, cyclists, pets too, of dedicated to MacDonald’s father- course, photographers, bird in-law, Dr. Allan Arneil, who died watchers and equestrian riders.” in 2011. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Tom MacDonald, who spearheaded the A Drop in the Bucket campaign, fills up at a new water fountain along the Galloping Goose trail at the Atkins Road rest stop.

Pets need food too Langford store collects food for four-legged friends Kyle Wells News stuff

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Langford Canadian Tire co-owner Janet Curry and her dog Soleil are asking customers to donate pet items such as food and toys as part of the store’s drive to help out over the holidays.

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Langford Canadian Tire is a pet friendly store. Signs on the door welcome cats and dogs to be brought inside. Even a parrot has stopped in.

“We find just about everybody’s pet is pretty friendly,” co-owner Janet Curry said. “If there’s the odd accident we do have some cleanup material for them and things like that.”

In the spirit of celebrating pets, this is the second year the store is collecting food and other items specifically for pets to give to the SPCA and the food bank for the holiday season.

“A lot of people don’t think of donating food for the pets,” Curry

said. “The first concern is family.

Obviously if you’ve got a pet, you want to feed them as well.”

Last year Curry said they filled the box of a pickup truck with donated food. Most of it went to the SPCA, with some going to the Goldstream Food Bank.

All pet related items are accepted including toys, leashes and cat litter.

People have until Friday, Dec. 21 to donate items.

A campaign is also underway to raise money for the SPCA. Customers are asked at the till if they would like to donate $2 to the SPCA. Last year the campaign raised about $3,500, which went towards medical expenses for animals under the SPCA’s care.

That campaign runs to Dec. 31.

“Last year we had a really good success,” Curry said. “I’m hoping that we can get the same this year.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Tucked around the corner from Goldstream Avenue on Peatt Road, this “hidden jewel of the West Shore” offers an eclectic line-up of live, local music every Friday and Saturday evening, from jazz and blues to Flamenco Latin guitar.

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“There’s always something happening and it’s more than music; you can have a dining experience as well,” Fran says.

Keeping the West Shore’s families in mind, Evedar’s is launching a Sunday Family Karaoke program from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, featuring a cover charge of $15 for adults and $9 for children under 12, which includes an all-you-can-eat soup, salad and sandwich bar.

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“We want to be a social hub, where you come to get to know your neighbours,” says Jeremy, Marc and Fran’s son, who provides service to both regular daytime and evening patrons.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE -Friday, December 7, 2012

COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Trolley brings people to the lights of the holidays

late and fire pits. Meet and greet with Grizzlies players. Skate rentals available. Visit www.citycentrepark.ca for more details.

Ride the trolley and see the holiday lights of Langford with by-donation tours starting next weekend.

Trolley tours are Dec. 6 to 8, 13 to 15 and 20 to 22 with tours at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Tours begin and end at City Centre Park, 1089 Langford Pkwy.

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Weigh in and win with West Shore recreation West Shore Parks and Recreation wants you to watch your waist line with its Christmas hold ‘em fitness challenge.

For a $2 donation anyone can weigh in at the fitness centre between Dec. 1 and 14 then return Jan. 14 to 31 for a second weigh in. Anyone who stayed within four pounds of their original weight or dropped pounds will be entered in a draw.

Half of each registration will be donated to the proposed Rotary all-inclusive playground project.

City Centre Park offers old fashioned skate party Skate with Santa outdoors on Dec. 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. at City Centre Park.

Enjoy the outdoor atmosphere at the free skate with hot chocoChristine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Graydin Lindsay, 11, in a mini-jam at Ruth King elementary. The school scored a full class set of the guitars thanks to a collection of local businesses.

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tudents strumming “Silent Night” will highlight the Christmas concert at Ruth King elementary, thanks to a donation by a band of area businesses.

Earlier this year Jeannie DeBoice, the vice principal and music teacher at the Langford school set out in search of guitars.

“My hope was to get six or eight, restring them, and then have a little club of kids who were interested in learning guitar beyond what we’re learning in music class,” DeBoice said.

The good fortune started when Graydin Lindsay, 11, talked to his dad, Troy Lindsay, about DeBoice’s wish to Christine get some guitars. The pair van Reeuwyk share a love of music that’s in Reporting the blood. Troy plays and so did his father, Gary Lindsay, who was invited into the Vancouver Island Rock and Roll hall of fame. Gary played with the Victoria band Neon Lighted People.

“We’ve always got the music cranked at our house,” Troy said. “I just want to make sure all the kids have fun.”

With a healthy guitar collection at home, Troy jumped at the opportunity to provide music to his son’s classmates at Ruth King.

The ease of the project – completed within a couple hours and a few phone calls – shows the willingness of the community to keep kids strumming.

“It was probably the easiest thing ever, I called up Tom Lee and they put a package together with the guitar, case, extra strings and a tuner,” said the estimator with Ledcor Construction. “Then I just

called some subcontractors that we work with all the time and said ‘hey, why don’t you buy five guitars?’”

H&L Demolition, Rada Resurfacing, Dalcon Construction, Houle Electric, West Bay Mechanical, Ramida Enterprises and Hold Fast Metal Tab amassed $5,000-worth of brand new instruments.

“Ledcor is always willing to do what we can to help the community and the kids,” Troy said.

Now 30 guitars hang from hooks in a cloak room off the music room. Enough for a full class, and to keep a school guitar club motivated.

“The kids love it, we do guitars every week,” DeBoice said. “They treat them with the utmost respect and I think mainly because they know people gave out of their own pockets to create this collection for our school.”

Austin Glover, 9, is among those who enjoy the instrument. “I like the sound of it,” he said reluctantly packing his away after a short jam session in the music room.

“I like playing guitar because you hear a lot of it on the radio … I like the way that they play,” added Mackenzie Scown, 10. “I find it really cool.”

It’s not surprising that Troy and DeBoice agree music is a critical component in education.

“It’s one of those things that make us human,” the music teacher said. “All the things we learn in school are valid and important and contribute to our ability to get a good job and earn a good wage.

Music is one of those things that I think speaks to another part of the human soul and spirit. But also it incorporates reading, it includes math, it includes some science ... but it really speaks to beauty and creativity.”

“I just think it makes the kids smarter,” Troy said. “It’s important these kids have these opportunities. We did.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Mattson sues province The Cold War is back.

View Royal councillor claims firing ruined his reputation Kyle Wells News staff

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View Royal Coun. Ron Mattson is suing the province of British Columbia and Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid for wrongful dismissal and defamation in response to his firing from the ministry of health in September.

Mattson, was first suspended without pay on July 17, then fired by the ministry for allegedly passing confidential data to a University of Victoria researcher, an allegation Mattson denies.

A claim submitted by Mattson's lawyer, Christopher Siver, states Mattson never had the authority to access ministry data in the first place. It states all he did was submit an application to have the researcher added as an approved user of a database related to a contract between the university and the government.

“No personal data was ever delivered by Mr. Mattson to any person,” states the claim.

The dismissal came after 28 years working for the province.

Mattson has also served as a city councillor for 16 years.

“I was devastated when I was suspended,” Mattson said in a

statement. “I loved my job, and “false and defamatory.” was one of those fortunate indiMattson said he asked the viduals who looked forward to province and MacDiarmid on going to work each day. I was two occasions, as recently as shocked and humiliated when I Nov. 16, to apologize for the was escorted out of the building statements. He said he has after my suspension.” received no apology.

In a confidential A statement from letter from the minthe ministry states it istry to Mattson, will not make public Graham Whitmarsh, comments related to deputy minister, told “specific personnel Mattson his “actions information.” demonstrate a care“We have never less disregard of your publicly disclosed fiduciary obligation individuals' names in to protect the highly the media, nor do we confidential and senintend to. As is the sitive data that is case with any court entrusted to the minaction, we will defend Ron Mattson istry's care.” it through the legal As a result of his process.” dismissal, Mattson, 59, said he Mattson’s allegations haven’t has been forced to retire and his been proven in court. MacDairincome cut in half. He claims his mid and the Ministry of Health reputation has “been destroyed” had not filed statements of and his “ability to fulfill duties as defence by News Gazette deadan elected official is uncertain.” line.

“I did nothing wrong and The ministry's internal invesexpected to be fully exoner- tigation into the alleged privacy ated,” Mattson said. “I still do breach is ongoing. not know the real reason I was Six employees were fired and fired, and I remain shocked and another suspended in relation humiliated.” to the alleged breach of privacy.

A press release from the min- The ministry investigation began istry in September stated it had in May after an anonymous tip to “asked the RCMP to investigate B.C. Auditor General John Doyle's inappropriate conduct, con- office. Two research contracts tracting and data-management.” with UVic and the University of This statement is described in British Columbia, worth about Mattson's civil claim as suggest- $4 million, were suspended as a ing Mattson engaged in criminal result of the allegations. conduct, something he claims is kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Missing View Royal woman found A View Royal woman reported missing after leaving her house on Saturday, Dec. 1 was found four days later by West Shore RCMP. The woman, approximately 65 years old, had last been seen on Island Highway walking towards Helmcken Road.

She was also spotted in downtown Victoria.

RCMP Acting Sgt. Kathy Rochlitz said they found the woman in the West Shore unharmed. Rochlitz didn’t reveal the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The West Shore RCMP wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance in locating (the woman),” reads a press release.

“We don’t know the motive behind this at the time, but we believe it was targeted,” said Acting Sgt. Kathy Rochlitz, West Shore RCMP. The first suspect was described as wearing a grey sweatshirt with a hood that was possibly embroidered.

The second man was carrying a bag or blanket and wore a black hooded sweatshirt.

Both were masked, described as having a thin build and between five-footseven-inches and five-foot-11inches tall.

RCMP ask anyone with information to call the detachment at 250-474-2264 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Crash stems from Langford home invasion alcohol-fueled fight A crash on the Trans Canada possibly targeted Highway halted traffic on Dec.

Police are looking for a pair of suspects in a home invasion Dec. 3.

Two men entered a Langford home on Fairway Avenue, around 9:30 p.m after smashing a patio window with blunt objects, say police.

They stole a significant amount of money and an iPad. The occupant in the home was assaulted, resulting in minor injuries.

3 after a grey Chrysler Sebring crossed the median around 4:40 p.m.

A Sebring travelling southbound, crossed the median, landed in the northbound lane and crashed with a BMW. The crash near Helmcken Road prompted several 911 calls to West Shore RCMP. Police said the driver of the Sebring was intoxicated and arguing with the passenger.

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The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside suspension.

“As always drinking and driving is a major concern for police,” said Acting Sgt. Kathy Rochlitz.

No serious injuries were reported.

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West Shore RCMP Street Crime Unit assisted by the Regional Crime Unit executed a warrant in the 1300 block around 7 p.m. on Dec. 4. As a result, a 22-year-old woman and 37-year-old man were taken into custody. Both were on numerous court ordered conditions from prior property related offences, police said.

During the search police found numerous pieces of stolen property as well as equipment used to make fake identification. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Police are considering charges of forgery, possession of stolen property and breach of court ordered conditions. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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UVic tries to separate poop from politics Continued from Page A1

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It’s hard to see with the naked eye, but Saanich councillor and CRD sewage treatment committee member Judy Brownoff says the water and marine environment off Victoria is absorbing too many pollutants at the city’s sewage outfalls.

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“The truth is that neither of those points of view are likely true,â€? he says. “There is an impact ‌ whenever you generate some sort of waste, there is an impact on the environment. The impact right now seems relatively minor compared to what one might predict the impact would be on the terrestrial environment, in terms of energy use and land use.â€?

Acknowledging that a new landbased treatment system will not eliminate all chemicals emitted into the marine environment should be among the next steps for the region, regardless of whether or not one big-ticket liquid waste treatment plant goes through, Cullen says. “The public has a perception that if this plant is built, that some of the high-profile problems in the marine environment, like PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) or flame retardants in our resident killer whales will magically go away.

The scientific evidence shows that’s not true.�

The Ministry of Environment decided to mandate liquid waste treatment in 2006, following the release of the scientific and technical review of the CRD’s core area liquid waste management plan.

That report was administered by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and written by seven experts in environmental toxicology, engineering and health. “Initially this edict from the (ministry) suggested that the weight of environmental evidence suggested we had to do the treatment. A careful reading of the evidence that exists, by most marine scientists locally, suggests that’s not the case,� Cullen says. “If we were going to rank initiatives to improve the health of the marine environments, treating Victoria’s sewage would be pretty low down the list.�

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Brownoff admits to a lack of formal education in science, but has followed the literature on CRD wastewater dating back to the early 1990s. The environmental risk of continuing to discharge chemicals into the strait via raw sewage remains too great to ignore any longer, she says. “I think if you asked a federal scientist or a provincial scientist or a retired scientist, they’d all tell you a different thing,� Brownoff says. “For me, I don’t know how you can say that when the chemicals attach to solids – which we know they will – it’s OK to put them out in the ocean and float anywhere they want and attach to the food chain.�

With two-thirds funding committed from the provincial and federal governments, and laws mandating sewage treatment, Brownoff says the time is now.

According to CRD data, the volume of effluent pollutants piped into the water off Victoria is 10 times more than the provincial limit of 25 mg per litre. Currently, the effluent discharge is 250 milligrams per litre of biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.

The SETAC report, often quoted by sewage treatment opponents, says the region can’t dump sewage into the Strait of Juan de Fuca forever. “Many of these anthropogenic chemicals are showing up in sea mammals, for example when they analyze the flesh of sea mammals,� says Jack Hull, interim project director of the core area wastewater treatment program. “(Contaminants) have been shown to affect the reproductive cycle of mammals.

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Adventures await in 4-H Rural program teaches kids all about animals

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Courtesy Debbie Cooper.

Julia Lozupone, 9, of Metchosin helps feed a calf, just one of the many activities children in the 4-H club enjoy.

City slickers and farm kids can come together at Metchosin 4-H. Registration for the year begins Saturday, Dec. 8.

The club offers programs for youth six to 21 years old.

The Cloverbud program is offered for six to eight years olds and allows kids to explore all aspects of farming.

For youth aged nine to 21 there are two programs to chose from, poultry club and the horse program.

In the poultry program the 4-Hers learn how to care for poultry and build

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Man hit in marked crosswalk suffers broken bones A 51-year-old Victoria man was rushed to hospital Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck while using a marked crosswalk around 8 a.m. on Fort Street in Victoria.

The man suffered from serious lower body injuries, including a broken femur and pelvis.

As of the News Gazette deadline, no charges had been laid against the driver of the truck.

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their own chicken coops plus they get two chicks to raise at home.

“It will promote raising backyard chickens,” said Debbie Cooper, 4-H leader.

The horse project is for beginners who will learn how to groom and tack a horse.

“I want to promote animals for kids who don’t have horses,” Cooper said, adding she’d like to offer more advanced programs in the future.

Each program meets once a month from January to October and the cost is $140 per child for the year.

To sign up for a program go the Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd., on Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call Cooper at 250-478-4677 or go online to metchosin4H.com charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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OUR VIEW

Lessons from grade school It’s been a bad few weeks for pedestrians in Victoria and Vancouver.

Last week an elderly woman was killed after being struck by a truck while crossing Douglas Street. Tuesday morning, a pickup hit a man walking in a crosswalk on Fort Street. Over the past week in Metro Vancouver, vehicles hit at least five people in marked crosswalks and another pedestrian was killed in a hit and run.

Each incident has its own unfortunate circumstances, and in many cases drivers need to slow down and pay attention. But blame for pedestrians being hit can’t be entirely heaped on drivers – people need to be accountable for their own safety.

In studies and observations by the Capital Region Traffic Safety Commission, pedestrians can be surprisingly cavalier about personal wellbeing while crossing the street.

In cases, pedestrians have activated flashing signs or walk signals, and crossed without looking. With increasing frequency, people cross head-down while texting, emailing or even watching videos on handheld devices.

Many people assume that because they have the legal right-of-way in a crosswalk, traffic will automatically come to a halt. That’s a dangerous game of chicken, and legal rights are cold comfort after being mowed down by a 2,000 kilogram moving box of metal.

It has been borne out in jurisdictions across North America that the “safer” a crosswalk is designed – flashing lights, high-visibility paint and lights embedded in crosswalk lines – the more pedestrians are hit.

This may seem counter intuitive, but Alan Perry, vice-chair of the Capital Region Traffic Safety Commission, says that the safer people feel when crossing the road, the less attention they pay to traffic. Signalized crosswalks create a “force field” mentality, he says. Some roads effectively need less crosswalk infrastructure.

For pedestrians, the answer to road safety is simple lessons from grade school. Wear clothing that can be seen, look both ways before crossing the road, make eye contact with drivers and don’t step out in front of moving traffic.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Keep cool and conquer MS River Grace has a remedy for The 62-year-old North Park Road multiple sclerosis. resident has lived with MS since her It’s not for everybody, but it’s 20s and only recently formulated a working for her. And she’s positive regime that has her up and running. it would benefit a lot of “I was so depressed I people diagnosed with was suicidal. I couldn’t MS. Even Minnesota Wild bear the thought of movgoalie Josh Harding, if ing. Everything was an he’s willing. ordeal, just going the bathLast week Harding’s room was exhausting to story went national, think about.” bringing Jordan Sigalet’s She needed a change, so story back into the headshe made one. lines. Sigalet, the former “In 2005 I wanted to Victoria Salsa (Grizzlies) die. In 2006 I cut wheat Travis Paterson and dairy from my diet goaltender from 19992001 was diagnosed with and ate more veggies and Island Insider MS in 2004 while playit helped. It gave me the ing for Bowling Green energy I needed to start to University. Journalists far and wide exercise.” leaned on him for expert analysis of When she first hit the pool she what Harding is in for. could barely last 10 minutes.

On the one hand, Harding could “I treaded water for two years dodge the worst of MS and live a before I swam. It took a long time relatively normal life. He could one for MS to weaken my muscles, and I day win a starting position in the had to get them back.”

NHL, a promotion from his current Exercise as a form of treatment role as a backup. carries a modicum of controversy, On the other hand, his days as a and has been explored as a form of hockey player could be numbered. treatment for MS since the 1970s.

They could be. But they don’t have Grace says she was told not to to be. And that’s a big jump from bother. “When I was diagnosed I 2004, when Sigalet was told he was told it would just get worse.” wouldn’t play hockey again. And yet And it did. Because she was he played professionally until 2009, taught to accept it, she says. a typical career for a goalie.

But now she swears a simple regiThe same words, in essence, men of diet change, added vitamin were once told to Grace. She isn’t D and exercise has brought her a hockey player but she’s certainly from the depths of depression and become an athlete – in a non-tradiimmobility – the two most devastattional sense. ing symptoms of MS – to leading an

active life with a positive outlook.

Grace swims at least four days a week. Each session is two hours of laps or aquafit. She’s also part of a Sunday morning group of swimmers, all have MS. They benefit from the temperature control of water, as one of the common beliefs is that body heat will activate MS symptoms.

The water of Crystal Pool is actually too cold for Grace, and she wears a wetsuit. Anyone who has experienced the wondrous joys putting on a neoprene cover-all can appreciate Grace’s ability to get in and out of hers eight times a week.

Grace’s life changes since are so profound she self-published a book detailing her story.

“My main goal is to let people know they can get better. It breaks my heart that people don’t want to hear they can get better or know they can get better,” she says.

The book goes into scathing detail about MS drugs, which can run $15,000 to $40,000 per year, and did little for her, she says. If anything, they delayed her symptoms.

Harding now faces the same serious choices of how to treat MS while living up to his obligation as an NHL goaltender with a three year contract. Hopefully he can keep cool under all that hockey gear, and be one of the lucky ones who avoid the worst MS has to offer.

- Travis Paterson is the Black Press regional sports reporter. sports@vicnews.com

‘Exercise … has been explored as a form of treatment for MS since the 1970s.’

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE -Friday, December 7, 2012

Hop to it Getting wet for charity, members of Victoria’s technology community jump into the the water at Fisherman’s Wharf during the annual Harbour Hop. The fifth annual Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) Food Bank Challenge saw executives gather donations from staff and friends who wanted to see company leaders get wet and to raise funds for the Mustard Seed.

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LETTERS Many issues in byelection, not just sewage treatment Re: Pro-treatment candidate outvoted by others (Letters, Nov. 30) Writer Ron Johnson is what I would call a cherry picker – someone who will pick any minuscule detail and exploit it to the max to try to make a case for a weak position.

He claims that the Victoria byelection was a referendum on secondary sewage treatment, and that more electors voted against it but their votes were split between the five unsuccessful candidates.

Sorry Mr. Johnson, it was not a single issue byelection.

Both the Green Party candidate and the NDP talked about the homelessness issue and the need for a national housing strategy. Anyone in Victoria would have to be living under a rock to not know the city has a homelessness problem and that many more people are one paycheque away from joining the homeless.

There are no doubt lots of people angry at Stephen Harper for his recent changes to Old Age Security. You would also be hard pressed to miss the massive opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline and business dealings with China, with its poor human rights record.

The Green Party campaigned on the

byelection advantage that people can vote for who they feel should win, not vote strategically.

But no, Mr. Johnson argues, voters ignored all these other issues and voted based on who was for, or against, building a secondary sewage treatment facility.

What about the 56 per cent of eligible voters who didn’t even bother to get to the polls at all on Nov. 26?

Despite what Ron Johnson states in his letter, sewage treatment in Victoria did not become a national issue. The whole darn country is not concerned with issues here.

Nobody in Medicine Hat, Alta. or Killaloe, Ont. or Saint John, N.B. are losing any sleep fretting over whether the treatment centre is built or what it will cost.

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Financial plan lacking for sewage project Ten of 14 members on the Capital Regional District’s sewage committee are itching to push taxpayers into a huge financial black hole with the CRD’s treatment project, despite the lack of a sensible, conservative financial strategy.

B.C. promises to pay its one-third share of the $783-billion cost when the project is finished – after the CRD proves it

works – and after the federal government contributes its one-third share. CRD taxpayers will cover the other third, plus any cost overruns.

The province and feds haven’t signed anything that guarantees their conditional promises. But don’t worry, politicians never go back on their word, do they? And government projects never go over budget, do they?

The proposed system’s effective life is 20 years, give or take. Components such as the concrete should last a long time, unlike other components such as the capacity.

The technology could well be obsolete before the plant is complete and the benefits are nil.

If we’re stuck with high cost overruns, reneged promises, operating costs and interest, the potential financial drain on CRD taxpayers could cripple the local economy. The sewage committee’s legacy could be skyrocketing property taxes and utility bills, negatively impacted property values and a higher cost of living, potentially causing people to move out of the region.

Approving the project without an appropriate financial plan is beyond poor judgment. It’s irresponsible, dangerous, high risk and grossly negligent.

Nine days ago, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty forecast higher federal deficits

that put election promises in doubt. A week later, he pledged more cash for Victoria, noting that the Building Canada Fund doesn’t expire until 2014. But promises aren’t worth squat.

The CRD can hope for the best, but should provide for the worst by signing sewage-water-tight financial agreements with B.C. and the feds before going a step further. Financial plans B, C and D would help, too.

Norman Clark Victoria

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Pipeline protest Jack Barker, left, hears from protester Sandy Emerson on the corner of Fort and Douglas streets last week. Emerson was among protesters passing out leaflets supporting First Nations whose land would be on pipeline routes, and informing people of RBC’s investment in large companies looking to build pipelines in B.C. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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UVic student earns Rhodes scholarship Arnold Lim News staff

Tara Paterson’s news made her mother “burst into tears.”

She couldn’t believe her daughter was a Rhodes Scholar. The 23-year-old University of Victoria student paved her way to the University of Oxford in the U.K. by winning the oldest international scholarship in the world.

“I think this is an incredible opportunity,” said Paterson, who hails from Winnipeg. “This is the ability to study at one of the leading universities in the world with students from all over the world.”

Through a gruelling application and interview process, Paterson beat out top students from universities across the province.

As the Rhodes Scholar for B.C., Paterson will join 10 other Canadians at Oxford.

“Financially there is no way I could go to Oxford if it wasn’t for this scholarship,” Paterson said.

Paterson, a double major in women’s studies and political science, will graduate in June. She is credited with not only being a brilliant thinker,

Tara Paterson but also a committed volunteer, leader and social activist.

“We are extremely proud of Tara Paterson. She possesses the qualities of a Rhodes scholar – outstanding academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service,” said UVic president David Turpin.

She’s cancelling plans for a summer job, as the award includes flights, accommodations, living expenses and a stipend, valued at more than $100,000.

She has advice for the young students who hope to follow her path.

“You have to do what you love and take risks,” Paterson said.

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Funds were used to build pediatric clinics in Nanaimo and Prince George, an audiology clinic in Prince Rupert and a telehealth facility in Vernon.

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Hospital starting in 2014.

Besides improving privacy and infection conThe $683-million project will roughly double the trol, there are advantages to letting parents stay in amount of space in the hospital and reconfigure a private room. the pediatric oncology department, now spread They can comfort their child and they know so out over three floors, onto one efficient level. much about treatment protocols, they’re essen“It will provide much greater continuity of care,� tially experts who help back up staff. said Stephen Forgacs, spokesman for B.C. ChilMedical technology has evolved by leaps and dren’s Hospital Foundation. bounds since B.C. Children’s Hospital The foundation is helping supopened in 1982, when personal comport the new hospital – to open in puters were a novelty.

100 to 150 children 2018 – with a $200-million fundraisDiagnostic scanning is light years diagnosed with cancer ing campaign and Forgacs said the ahead and minimally invasive medieach year in B.C. new design is centred around the cal procedures allow much more use needs of families. of day surgery rather than overnight 800 in active cancer “We’re building exclusively pristays. treatment at any time vate rooms in the new hospital,�

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Seniors Helping in Your Community SHARING TIME AND ENERGY

MEET WENDY MITCHELL

The Senior Life Most of her time is spent in her studio processing local wool…

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Senıor Passing the buck Q LAURA LAVIN/NEWS STAFF

Intergenerational transfer of wealth. Sounds more fun than estate planning, doesn’t it?

With many seniors managing assets far beyond the family home these days, passing that wealth along to children and grandchildren before the taxman gets a bite, has become more important than ever.

Transferring wealth before death will help save taxes, and help out family members when they need it most, says independent Ånancial planning and investment advisor Peter Dolezal.

“The one thing I encourage folks to do is share their money while they’re still alive,” Dolezal says. “A lot of them set up RESPs (registered education savings plan) for their grandchildren. Gaye (Dolezal’s wife) and I take our grandchildren on holiday somewhere once a year.”

Today, more people are buying into the philosophy if your investments are paying you enough, then you can

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share with your family and help pay down home mortgages or education for children or grandchildren.

“One of the biggest misconceptions is that Canada has inheritance tax, which we don’t,” sayss Audrey McFarlane, Ånancial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Bay. “On the other hand, we do have to Åle a Ånal (tax) return which does have tax consequences.”

A Ånal tax return takes into account all RRSP or RRIFs, unless those are left directly to a spouse or disabled child, rather than becoming part of your overall estate.

“In an ideal world everybody would sit down and talk about our wishes,” says McFarlane. “It needs to be a living plan, I think. There are issues around not having traditional marriages, what people want to do around charities – those things change over time.”

Audrey McFarlane, financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Bay, right, chats with clients Walter and Corinne Wickson. DON DENTON/NEWS STAFF

Making a will is still the least expensive and simplest way to deal with what happens to your assets after you die, but many worry about what comes before death.

“The biggest problem people worry about is being able to afford a high-end care facility that can cost $6,000 or $7,000 a month,” says Dolezal. “Something like that can erode capital pretty fast.”

However, he points out, only around six per cent of Canadian seniors end up in care facilities. “It’s not a high risk,” he says. “And for both (members of a couple) to end up in care is about three per cent.” continued on 17

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Westshore Senior

Boomers at Work

Respect nutured with age This week my wife left me and our Æuffy little Mexi-mutt and the relative comfort of our modest retirement rancher to Æy into the frozen wastes of the Q BRIAN KIERAN Yukon to work at a COLUMNIST zinc mine.

She skyped me from her closet-sized dormitory cell to report that it was 30 below outside with the wind chill.

I know what you’re thinking. Is the poor woman that desperate to escape domestic bliss that she’s jumped on a polar express to work a gazillion miles from anything resembling a creature comfort, like Costco?

In fact, she’s just doing what she’s always done best, nurture leadership in the workplace. However, I am not convinced that she ever thought that the dawning of her golden years would be spent teaching underground miners to be leaders. Don’t they just follow the light to the end of the tunnel?

What about me, you ask? Well, it’s not like I’m just kicking up, stringing beer tabs into necklaces and throwing the dog a bone.

I’m working too. For the past few months I’ve been plugging away as a community newspaper reporter Ålling in for a colleague on leave. I happen to believe that community newspapers are the Ånal frontier

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of journalism, but when I was 48 I did not suspect for a minute that I’d be doing cop checks and chamber lunches at 68. Last month, I actually had to do a feature on the local pole dancing Åtness studio. I haven’t had to bite my tongue that hard in many years.

I’m not looking for sympathy here. We’re lucky to have professions that we love and are still in demand.

And, as we toil into retirement we are in the good company of thousands of would-be snowbirds whose wings have Leger Marketing reports that 57 per cent of pre-seniors 50 to 59 been clipped by economic Know an would rather work longer to live better in retirement. BLACK PRESS FILE reality. outstanding Did you know one in four Leger seniors age 65 to 70 is still senior in your Marketing reports working, more than double what it was in that 57 per cent Did you know community?

2000, and a quarter of them can only Ånd of pre-seniors part-time work? One-third of employees one in four seniors 50 to 59 would We want to hear over 65 are earning less than two-thirds of rather work longer is still working… the median hourly wage. about them. to live better in A Stats Can survey of 55-plus workers retirement, versus found that only one-third had retired re prepared to live just 25 per cent who are because they were Ånancially ready. More Contact Laura Lavin, editor: modestly in order to retire early. than half of fully retired workers over 55 editor@oakbaynews.com The missus and I aren’t complaining. have chronic health conditions like high We could be working as greeters at Wally 250-480-3239 blood pressure and diabetes that have World. O forced them out of the workplace.

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Westshore Senior The Bi Big Issue continued from 15 Most p people are living in their biggest Ånancial asset – the their home. to think, if you go into a care facility, you “You have h any real estate you have and add that to your can sell an normal in income. And you don’t have to worry about other things thin like food, a car, etc. If you’re in a facility, all those ccosts will disappear,” Dolezal says.

Most p people will not outlive their Ånancial assets, McFarlane. “Many people are house rich and agrees Mc cash poor. poor There are still pensions out there. … There is also crit critical illness and long term care insurance.”

Younge Younger seniors will also beneÅt from one of the largest shifts shi in assets to come. “Baby boomers are in a position to see huge transfers of wealth from their parents,” says Dolezal. “It’s going to be a phenomenal amount oof money over the next 10 to 15 years.

“There is a lot of extra cash people are going to be leaving behind. Our parents’ generation is a more frugal gen generation than ours.”

Baby boomers b though, have a more free-spending and will be leaving less to their kids, he adds. lifestyle an “The m more you can plan the easier it is for whoever is left,” say says McFarlane. “There is no single solution.

It’s something everybody needs It’s very individualized. in to do, but how you do it is up to the individual.” O editor@oakbaynews.com

Where to begin: "In an ideal world everybody would sit down and talk about our wishes."

- Audrey McFarlane

The Senior Life

Q&A

Wendy Mitchell lives on the farm on which she was raised in Metchosin. Her interests centre on all things seasonal and local from food to fibre. She sits on the board of the Museum Society, helps cook for Metchosin’s volunteer firefighters on special occasions, pitches in for the Great Community Garage Sale and is a member of the Juan de Fuca Arts and Crafts Guild. She enjoys these activities because they help her visit old friends, meet new friends, stay in touch with local events and help shape the future of the community.

Most of her time is spent in her studio processing local wool from raw fleece through spinning, knitting, weaving and felting to produce wearable pieces or objects d’art. She was honoured this year to be a guest of the Stinking Fish Studio Tour and is proud to have shown her work at the Coast Collective Gallery. Sharing the craft of spinning is a highlight and she, with other spinners, can be found throughout the year demonstrating the magic of spinning wool at fairs, markets and malls.

Q A Q A Q A

What is your favourite Victoria destination or activity?

Live theatre, especially Langham Court.

What “words of wisdom” have you strived to follow from your parents?

Clean up after yourself, both personally and globally.

What is your proudest achievement?

Blending, raising and launching four successful and happy children into this world.

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What are you reading right now?

I have just finished The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. It is a wise, amusing story of one man’s awakening to embrace life, including the effects on all those he comes in contact. I have just opened Barbara Kingsolver’s Prodigal Summer.

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What’s at the top of your ”bucket list”?

This is difficult as I love being where I am, but I have a romantic notion to cruise the Mississippi River on a paddle wheeler. O

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In Your Community:

Making a difference Volunteer with the Highland Heritage Park Society

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Volunteer with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

Bob McMinn

Marilyn Fuller

Sid Sidhu

Age 88

Age 62

Age 74

In 1993 Bob McMinn retired from his work as a forestry consultant and joined a group working toward the incorporation of the District of Highlands. That year he became the Årst mayor of the Highlands and held that post until 1999, when he retired to live in the community he loves. He says that he’s “blessed with good genes” and is still able to put in an eight-hour day as a volunteer with the Highland Heritage Park Society. As the vicechair of that society he puts in yeoman’s hours to help preserve the parkland and buildings that characterize the Highlands community.

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Volunteer with Victoria and West Shore Quilters’ Guilds

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Throughout her life, Marilyn Fuller has given her time and talents to the community she loves. She’s volunteered to sew costumes and do choreography for school bands and orchestras (she plays the Æute), and has worked for a litany of charities, including the Kidney Foundation and the Cook Street Health Clinic.

These days Fuller teaches quilting at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre and works with the Victoria and West Shore Quilters’ Guilds.

In her spare time Fuller enjoys her grandchildren and peaceful times at her family cabin. O

Sid Sidhu came to Victoria from India in 1964.

When he retired in 1995, Sidhu began to volunteer with the Royal Astronomical Society where he has shared his passion for astronomy with a host of Victorians of all ages. Sidhu coordinates a school outreach program where he gives presentations during regular class time and then returns at night with his telescopes so that children can see what they’re learning about.

“We teach them where to look and what they’re seeing,” says Sidhu. “That’s pretty important.” O

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New Year’s Eve dance at the Juan de Fuca Senior Citizens Association, 1767 Island Hwy. Dance with Alf Carter. Tickets are $25.

Call 250-474-8618.

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Enjoy a bouquet. Take some time to learn flower arranging with Norman Mercer Juan de Fuca Senior Citizens Association, 1767 Island Hwy. Flower arranging starts at 1 p.m. on Dec. 20.

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The Juan de Fuca Senior Citizen Centre at West Shore Parks and Rec in Colwood is closed for the holidays from Dec. 23 to Jan. 6. Call 250-474-8618 for details.

If you know someone who is making a difference in your community, please email your comments to editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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THE ARTS

HOT TICKET Mike Delamont

Mike Delamont is a popular comedian that just happens to be from Victoria. See him conquer the McPherson Playhouse Dec. 12, becoming the first local comedian to play at this 98-year-old historical theatre. Delamont should knock the socks off the audience with his popular characters Carlo Rossi, Jimmy Peekaboo and God. For tickets go to rmts.bc.ca.

Diva’s diaries revealed Natalie North News staff

A beer bottle hurtles past your head, you’re heckled off stage and your income relies on landing a part in a cringe-worthy commercial. Life for a standup comedian can be brutal, but for everyone else, it’s hilarious.

Comedian, actor, writer and producer Kirsten Van Ritzen hopes her fellow comics aren’t regularly dodging projectiles or the caustic outcries of drunken hecklers, but she knows the anecdotes in her debut book will hit particularly close to home for those with whom she shares the standup spotlight. The Comedy Diva Diaries, officially launched today, chronicles the struggles of a 29-year-old comedienne who imposes an ultimatum: get famous by her next birthday, or die trying.

Van Ritzen makes it clear, that although she may share a hair colour and profession with the generally unlikeable protagonist Comedy Diva, the similarities end there.

The career-obsessed narcissist’s diaries are a complete work of fiction, an outlet the performer first discovered while writing a satirical blog under the same name 10 years ago while living in Toronto.

“I was going to a lot of auditions, going to improv and comedy shows and occasionally things go wrong,” Van Ritzen says.

“The casting director says something mean

to you or the other actor blows their lines and you can’t say anything about it because that’s just career suicide. You have to be gracious and not even mention that you might have just made six-months rent on an American commercial for deli meat.”

Diaries is a variation on old-style chick lit, but instead of following an “adorkable” character choose between men, learn some life lessons and walk down the aisle, it showcases an acid-tongued and unlikeable woman not fretting about men, but instead obsessing about her career path.

“The fun of playing a character and writing as a character, is that you can say and do the things that you could never do in real life.”

Van Ritzen, an adept character comic has taken on countless such roles over the years, perhaps most recognizably in Victoria for her work acting in and producing Sin City, a live improvised soap opera. Though she’s garnered much attention for her writing in 2012 – her play All My Day Jobs, which debuted at the 2011 Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, was selected for publication in an anthology of plays, had an excerpt published in a major national newspaper, and is currently being produced (selections) by a Winnipeg-based theatre company – penning The Comedy Diva Diaries has been a completely new challenge.

“In live performance, you get that immediate feedback. People laugh or don’t laugh

– maybe cry if it’s a play. There’s something interesting about having written something that goes from my brain to my computer and now it’s printed in a permanent way, for other people to read.”

Van Ritzen humbly labels the work “fluffy commercial genre entertainment” – yet it’s the product of support and encouragement from both her husband, author Ian Ferguson, and her brother-in-law, recent Giller Prize winner Will Ferguson, who provided feedback on an early draft of the book.

“I still say I’m an actor first because I’m around people who are Don Denton/News staff real writers and that’s their craft and they’ve won amazing awards. Comedian and actor Kirsten Van Ritzen, with I’m not setting out to compete with John Dennis, the guitarist for Heckler’s house band Chunks of Fun, will launch her novel The any other writer in the world.”

She’s too busy with her next set Comedy Diva Diaries tonight. of projects: co-producing a live television series for Aboriginal Peoples no appeal to me at all. I’d rather do small, Television Network; acting in Langham interesting projects that I care about with Court Theatre’s production of That Face; people that I like.” taking the stage in Sin City; and leading actVan Ritzen launches The Comedy Diva ing and comedy classes. For Van Ritzen, Diaries, tonight (Dec. 7) at the Ramada Vicnone of those endeavours have involved toria, 123 Gorge Rd. E. Van Ritzen will read ultimatums. excerpts from her book, between perfor“I never set out to pursue fame or for- mances by some of her favourite local comtune,” she says. “Fortune would be awe- ics. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, some if it came my way, but the idea of with book sales for $15 (cash only). being chased by paparazzi has absolutely nnorth@saanichnews.com

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The show must go on, say Players Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Peninsula Players are grieving the loss of a key member of their organization.

Dick Mells, who wrote the Players’ latest production, the Christmas pantomime Cinderella, died Nov. 11 after he suffered a fatal heart attack while setting up for a rehearsal.

“He contributed a great deal to this community and he will be greatly missed,” said producer Glen Brown.

Mells is survived his by his wife, Alison, and their two sons, Warrick and Rory.

Mells was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand where he took a teaching degree, later completing his formal education at Harvard University. He immigrated to Canada in the 1960s and spent most of his time in Alberta.

Mells left teaching soon after his arrival in Canada and became a theatre director in Lethbridge and Fort McMurray, directing more than 100 plays during his working life and twice directing the opening ceremonies for the Canada Games.

“He even founded a theatre in Lethbridge which recently celebrated it’s 30th anniver-

sary at which he was a guest of honour,” added Brown, noting that during his years in Alberta, Mells also wrote, danced, acted and lectured.

Mells moved to Sidney with his wife about seven years ago and immediately became involved with the Peninsula Players.

“Many members came to know Dick through his involvement in several shows, mostly as director but also as a writer, producer, actor and member of the executive,” Submitted photo said Brown.

“He was kind of the driving force behind Actor, writer Dick Mells died Nov. 11. the revival of the Peninsula Players and he brought a whole new level of theatre to the community.”

Even with the loss of one of their key members and the show’s writer, the Peninsula Players are pressing on to present their production of Cinderella later this month. The Peninsula Players pantomime tradition was started by Mells, and Brown said the group is looking forward to doing the show justice in memory of Mells.

“He was quite proud of Cinderella and the pantomime concept,” said Brown.

“Everything you’ll see on stage comes from him.

Even though it’s hard without him, we know he would have wanted the show to go on.”

Cinderella runs at The Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr., Dec. 14 to 16, tickets are $18. They are available online at thepeninsulaplayers.ca, or at Dig This Broadmead Village. The show is also at Charlie White Theatre in Sidney Dec. 26 to 31, go to thepeninsulaplayers.ca for more information. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Students show off talent

Get in the Christmas spirit

Vancouver Island School of Art, 2549 Quadra St., hosts an open house Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.

There will be student art on view, hands-on collage making and short story readings by creative writing students. Refreshments available. Parking and admission are free.

Join a Christmas carol sing-along at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 680 Courtney St., Dec. 13 from noon to 1 p.m.

Carols will be accompanied by the organist and there will be violin and vocal performances.

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PACE dates change Check your tickets to the PACE Christmas show. The shows scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6 have been rescheduled to Dec. 14 and 15.

Get a refund, or exchange your tickets for the new shows at Westshore Learning Centre.

The PACE Musical Theatre Christmas show is a tradition on the West Shore. More than 300 students from across the region dazzle audiences at Isabelle Reader theatre each year.

Students perform classic carols as well as modern spins inspired by performers such as Taylor Swift and Justin Beiber.

Shows start at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15. A matinee show is offered at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8. All shows are at Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave. For more information on tickets call Westshore Learning Centre at 250-391-9002. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Some dates are different but the PACE Musical Theatre students are set to entertain the masses this month in Langford.

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Rebels promote new coach

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Former player, defensive co-ordinator shifts into role Scott Mennie will lead the Westshore Rebels next season.

While new to the job as head coach, Mennie is no stranger to the team. He has been on the coaching staff for the past six years. The past three years he’s been the defensive co-ordinator and prior to that was the special teams co-ordinator.

“As head coach I am going to worry about both sides of the ball, and recruiting. This is going to be a year-round thing,” Mennie said.

For the upcoming season the Rebels will have a significant amount of veteran players. Out of 65 players on the team up to 50 may return.

Aside from his experience coaching the team, he also played for Scott Mennie it from 1998 to 2001.

“It gave me the opportunity to hone my skills and get a university degree and play in the CFL,” Mennie said.

Mennie played for the University of Manitoba Bisons for three seasons. He also played on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes for one season each.

The Rebel’s former head coach John Cardilicchia coached the team for more than 15 years, as far back as when Mennie was on the team. They also coached alongside each other.

“It gave me a different perspective on him. I didn’t realize how much went into coaching before,” Mennie said. “Now I have been able to pick his brain for the past six years. I wouldn’t be in a position to take this on if it wasn’t him that’s for sure.”

Last season the Rebels finished third in the league after losing in the semi-finals. Next season Mennie hopes to take the team to first place.

The team has yet to beat the Vancouver Island Raiders, another trend Mennie hopes to break.

The season starts in July, Mennie will be recruiting for the team across Canada, but is looking at local teams including Belmont Bulldogs and Victoria Spartans for potential players.

“I am going to try to get as many of them in Rebels’ jerseys as I can,” he said. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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West Shore musical tradition continues Eclectic mix of music promised for Belmont annual winter concert

Ai Horton and Jordan Beischer are ready to put on a show at Belmont secondary Dec. 13. The annual event will showcase music from Latin to funk and classic to contemporary.

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In his final winter concert at Belmont, Beischer is jazz band A representative and is involved in pulling together the much-anticipated Christine van Reeuwyk event.

News staff “It’s hectic but we love it,” he said.

“We would hate not to do concerts, Next Thursday evening Ai Horton we have to show off everything we will perform in her first Belmont sec- have.” ondary winter concert, a time-honThe concert will have everything oured tradition at the from Latin to funk and “We would hate classic to contempoLangford high school.

Grade 12 student Jordan not to do concerts, rary, Chan promised.

Beischer will take the Admission is by we have to show stage in his last. donation at the Spot“It’s a very profeswood gym in Belmont off everything we sional experience,” Horsecondary on Thurshave.” ton said. The Grade 10 day, Dec. 13. Doors – Jordan Beischer student is vice president open at 6:30 with a couof Belmont music execuple of jazz combos protive and part of the jazz band ‘B’, viding pre-concert entertainment. jazz band, concert band and con“The lineup usually starts around cert choir. “It’s something you don’t 6 p.m.” Chan said. “It’s a West Shore always get to do … It’s a big step up tradition.” from middle school.”

They will also accept donations to The annual event is highly anticithe food bank at the door as part of pated by parents and alumni and Belmont’s 10,000 Tonight program runs like “clockwork” according to that will also have students out colMandart Chan, one of the Belmont lecting food the night before the musical directors. concert.

“It’s a culmination of all the “We like to collaborate with as rehearsals all of our performance many departments as possible,” ensembles geared toward in the first Chan said. “This worked.” semester,” Chan said. The multieditor@goldstreamgazette.com

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SPORTS Stock rising for Fitzgeralds Game night

Surrey Eagles at Victoria Grizzlies, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

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hoped to reunite for their hometown Alberni Bulldogs, but Bestwick, then the GM-coach of the Nanaimo Clippers, beat Alberni to it.

Tough to blame Alberni. The Grizzlies too, took a pass, as former GM Jackson Penney had the trio out to prospects camp as 16-year-olds. To be fair, nobody was cracking that 2008-09 Grizzlies’ RBC Cup roster without serious pedigree.

But it’s Bestwick who’s looking genius now, having fished the triplets out of Prince George this off-season. Bestwick has woven a top contender out of a basement dwelling team, thanks in part to the Fitzgeralds’ breakout season.

Travis Paterson News staff

The evolution of the Fitzgerald triplets has hit the next stage as they look to be NCAA bound for 2014, if not 2013.

That’s almost a given now as Myles, Leo and Gerry have proved themselves as one of the top lines in the BCHL, carrying the Victoria Grizzlies (17-8-2) to the top of the Island division so far this season.

They lead the team in scoring: Myles with 10 goals, 28 points; Leo with 13 goals, 24 points, in 25 games; and Gerry with 13 goals, 23 points, in 27 games.

They’ve also combined for seven game winning goals, and carry the added responsibility of playing against the league’s top lines on a regular basis.

If any BCHL players stand to benefit from the expanded ice surface common in NCAA rinks, it’s these three.

But there’s a bit of a snag.

Word has it only one of the triplets meets the required GPA to be an NCAA Div. I athlete, though all three can play NCAA Div. III. And naturally, all three would like to play together.

“We’ve got Div. III offers on the table but we’re still hoping for a Div. I (package) deal,” said Leo, who recently separated himself from the other two, for a time, with an honourable Movember effort.

The triplets are three of six brothers, and aren’t the same uniform person they get portrayed as. They also aren’t against splitting up to get the best possible NCAA scholarships. But as long as they have a spot together in a

Earning interest

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Victoria Grizzlies forward Gerry Fitzgerald tries to fend off Langley Rivermen Logan Smith at Bear Mountain Arena on Dec. 2. The Rivermen won 5-1.

Div. I school, even the most premium NCAA program would have a tough time driving a wedge between the three to pry just one out.

Consensus amongst most players is to jump on an NCAA Div. I offer, so the Fitzgeralds still have a few things to hammer out if that’s going to happen.

“SATs have to be written, and we’re working on that for now.

There are a couple of Div. I schools are interested in getting all three of us,” Leo said.

Depending on how things play out, this could be the triplets last season together. Though there’s a lot of it left, including the promise of a strong playoff run.

And the triplets are ready to lead the way, having become the players Grizz head coach and general manager Bill Bestwick recognized three years ago. Back in 2009-10, the three were playing in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, Gerry with the Peninsula Panthers and Myles and Leo with the Oceanside Generals. They had

The BCHL’s showcase weekend, held in Chilliwack in September, brought increased NCAA Div. III interest for the players. Because Div. III schools have smaller budgets than their Div. I counterparts they tend not to scout in person.

But thanks to the BCHL’s ingenuity, the showcase has helped remedy that.

Five Grizzlies are committed to NCAA scholarships, Nolan DeJong (University of Michigan), D.J. Jones (West Point), Brady Rouleau (Quinnipiac University), Garrett Skrbich (Princeton University) to Div. I, and Brett Hartskamp (Marian College) to Div. III. Grizzlies in line to crack win NCAA Div. I scholarships are youngsters Mitch Meek and Dante Hahn, who will likely remain in the BCHL for one more season.

Defenceman Jaden Schmeisser, a former Saanich Brave, is also in that mix. Twenty-year-old David Mazurek is hoping to secure a CIS deal. sports@vicnews.com

All or nothing as Braves set sights on championship Travis Paterson News staff

Coach Brad Cook and the Saanich Braves are not losing sight of the fact this is their year.

The Braves (19-4-1) went 7-1-1 in November and are the second-ranked team in B.C. behind the Victoria Cougars (25-1-1).

There have been some great seasons in the Braves’ 45-year history, and this could be one of their biggest, as they try to win their first Island championship since 1996.

“We try not to lose sight of the fact that we’re in a developmental league,” Cook said.

“We try to roll four lines consistently, to give younger guys a chance to fail (so they can learn), chances on the powerplay and penalty kill, and chances to face other team’s top players.

“But if there’s ever a year that we’re going

to look beyond that, this is it.”

Two weeks ago the Braves served notice to the rest of the province as the first team to take the Cougars out in regulation with a 3-1 win.

One of the biggest reasons for success this year is the team’s depth. There have been promising seasons from the Braves in recent years but for the first time the team is not being slowed by injuries.

Recruiting has changed for the Braves, as word of the team’s success has reached dressing rooms around the province. The biggest piece added in the offseason was Josh Gray, a Gibsons native who once played for Osoyoos in the Kootenay junior B league.

Gray finished last season with 17 points in 14 games for the Texas Brahmas of the USHL, and has no regrets about the decision to leave the NCAA-feeder league for the Braves.

“It was pretty rough down there, a little different, and it was great weather, but I’m pretty happy here,” said the 6-foot-3, 205 lbs. winger.

Gray, 20, has gelled with captain Ty Jones (26 goals, 55 points in 22 games) on the top line, scoring 19 goals and 21 assists in 24 games. “(Gray) brings a really calming presence in the dressing room, and a big physical presence on the ice,” Cook said. “He’s been to the Cyclone Taylor Cup (B.C. championship), the kind of player you want when you’re going to make a run at the playoffs.”

The additions continue for the Braves.

Nolan Kinney, another 6-foot-3, 200-lbs. winger, has played two games since coming over from the Kerry Park Islanders. Last week Chad Roorda returned to the Braves after two seasons playing junior A. His arrival on the blue line is perfect timing as he is desperately needed to help fill in with injuries to defencemen Jordan Groenhyde, Brandon Parmar, Tom Dakers and Andrew White, a forward who also succombed to injury while playing defence.

And it gets better, as the Braves won the Max Mois sweepstakes on Monday, acquiring the leading scorer of the Westshore Wolves.

“Max was coveted by other teams and said he wanted to come to us,” said Braves general manager Norm Kelly.

“It shows we’re committed to going all the way this year.” sports@vicnews.com

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The exact date of the game will be announced soon, and is expected to be held the week of July 22.

“Victoria was an easy choice,” said WCL President Ken Wilson. “Victoria is now the largest market city in the league, a city with a rich baseball tradition, great fan base and strong minor baseball and softball community.”

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If YES, call or email for your and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

FRIENDLY FRANK 25� TOSHIBA at screen TV, $25 obo. Call 250-381-7774 (evenings).

2 OIL HEATERS, $45 obo.

Soccer table, $30. Ceramic heater, $20. (250)382-6892.

BALL ROOM dance shoes, ladies size 8, black & silver, $40/each. Call 250-592-5644.

EVENING VELVET coat, (brand new), black, size large. $90 obo. Call (778)440-6628.

LARGE BIRD cage in good shape. $15. (250)595-5734.

MEDIUM SIZED garbage can on wheels, good condition, $12. Call (250)656-1640.

RUSSIAN BOOT polish, army shoulder bag, set of K-Nex, $20/each. (778)265-1615.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE 7 PIECE bedroom set, 9 drawer dresser w/lovely framed mirror. Pair of 2 drawer night stands, 3 piece queen brass bed, excellent condition. $450 obo without bed $350 obo.

Call (250)727-7741.

FOR SALE: Like new $450. obo. 250-642-3151.

HEAVY DUTY sewing machine, “Artisan 618-1SC�, as new with rolling adjustable table, light & attachments. $1000 obo. (250)384-2976.

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

We have lowered the prices on over 375 products! with more to come next week!

Manager - RONA, Langford

Win a complete tool workshop worth $2500.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

TOOLS RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo.

Call (250)598-6203.

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANTS! BUSINESSES! ENTREPRENEURS! Major European 10 yr old successful company soon to launch major media campaign in Canada/US. Looking for partners to capitalize on market opening. For more info: 250-592-3455, 250-507-1310.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

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We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

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BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18�Dx50�Wx79�H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.

HELP WANTED AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

HOMES WANTED

GARAGE SALES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+.

More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291

N. SAANICH (Dean Park) 8828 Forest Park Dr., Sat & Sun, Dec. 8 & 9, 9am-5pm.

(TOY SALE). Great Christmas gifts. Boxed diecast trucks, lowbeds, dumps, mixers, various scales, diecast cars & plastic kits, vintage tin cars/trucks. Automobilia signs, literature.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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SINGLE WIDE MOBILE in Lannon Creek #60, $30,000 250-642-7189

Sidney luxury Condo- beautiful 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, close to downtown, ocean views. #201-9942-Third St. $498,000.

778-351-1239 ID#192331 www.propertyguys.com

BUYING OR SELLING?

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COTTAGES

AUTO SERVICES

SOOKE: 1 bed cottage. large yard. N/S, pets neg., fun/unfurn, $825 mo + utilities. 250642-2015 or 250-729-6528

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all conditions in all locations

SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $900.

Short/long term. 250-656-8080

SHARED ACCOMMODATION LANGFORD NEW townhouse. bdrm, bath. $625, inclusive.

NS/NP. Available Nov 1. Call 250-382-9434.

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in 250-885-1427 Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles.

Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

CARS

SUITES, LOWER AVAILABLE DEC 15 or Jan 1.

1 BR plus den, full bath bsmnt suite. $900 incl utilities. F/S, W/D, 2 separate entrances.

Walking distance to Millstream Village. Overlooks beautiful maple trees and Millstream Creek. Please call 250-5074694 to arrange a viewing.

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive.

Monthly/Weekly.

Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references. Call 250-478-9231.

HELMCKEN & Island Hwy- 1 bdrm, $625. F/S, heat, hot water, hydro incld. No dogs, N/S. near bus. (250)479-2751.

JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm Condo, 2 bath, good location, beautiful kitchen, NS/NP, prkg avail. $1350. 250-361-9540.

MAYFAIR MALL, 1 bdrm, 1 bath Condo, 3 appls, N/S, N/P, prkg incl’d, bike storage, $898, avail Jan. 1st. 250-361-9540.

OAK BAY Junction: Jan. 1st.

2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ building. $850. Heat, h/w incl.

N/P. Share purchase required.

1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.

ROYAL OAK. Bright 1 bdrm.

Large deck, storage, parking.

Utils incld. NS/NP. $850./mo.

Jan. 1st. (250)652-7729.

Senior Living 200 Gorge Road West, Victoria

Ask For Move-In Bonus 1 bdrm. from $865/mo.

2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.

• Wheel-chair accessible • Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available • Lockers • Elevators • Laundry room • Balconies • Bicycle storage • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Call Now:250.381.5084 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

GORGE-HARRIET. Quiet, large 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incl’d. N/S, N/P, $735/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).

LANGFORD 2-BDRM. W/D, New paint, bathroom & wood stove. Private, own entrance, parking, shared hydro. $800. /mo. Avail now. (250)479-0432 UVIC AREA, 2 bdrm, $1050 mo incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.

SUITES, UPPER ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. $690. NS/NP. Avail now. Call (250)884-6790

TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $876/mo.

Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St. SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail Feb. 1st. Call 250-217-4060.

SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.

SOOKE; 3 BR 3 bath, 2 car garage, $1350/mo neg. Water & strata inc. Available Jan 1st.

250-478-9843 or 250-2170039

1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car.

Call (250)656-5588.

2006 MALIBU LT V6, dealer maintained. 70,500 km’s. Blue with grey interior. $6,900, moving sale. Call 250-5955727 or 250-886-1319.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605.

2009 PONTIAC G5- $14,500.

Air conditioned, electric windows, 4 new tires/2 spare.

45,000 km. 2 year warranty left. Call (250)360-0892.

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DRYWALL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055.

Petrucci’s Drywall.

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

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone.

Replace, Rebuild, Renew!

“Quality is our Guarantee”.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured.

Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

MOVING & STORAGE

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

ELECTRICAL

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

COMPLETE HOME Renos.

Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.

Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References.

250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.

250-361-6193- NO job too Small or too Large! We do it all. Visa ok. Reasonable rates.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers.

Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr.

Call 250-220-0734.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small.

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs.

250-920-8463.

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services.

Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc.

250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting.

Call Les (250)858-0903.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

References available.

250-475-1462.

GARDENING

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

ROOF DE-MOSS & treatment.

Driveways, walkways & gutter cleaning. 30yrs exp. 744-9801.

RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

TILING

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

DIAMOND DAVE GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING AT FAIR PRICES! 250-889-5794.

ON POINT PAINTING. Polite, clean cut crew. Professional results. Call (250)744-4927.

250-507-6543.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, windows, power washing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.

Peacock Painting RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp.

New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens.

Senior discounts.

Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall pruning, clean-up. Blackberry, ivy rmvl. 24yrs exp.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858.

CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP? Hedge need a haircut? Tree need a trim? Call Michael at (250)588-9367.

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.

WRIGHT MOVING. $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.

PRESSURE WASHING

PAINTING

FURNITURE REFINISHING COMPUTER SERVICES

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

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

HANDYPERSONS

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278 QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates.

(250)896-6652.

A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos.

250-686-6046

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. WINDOW & Gutter Cleaning, minor repairs. Comm/Res. Insured, free est. (250)881-3684

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Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com

Dec.6 - 12

1125 Caledonia Ave, $449,850

1054 Colville, $539,900

1213 Maywood, $479,900

841 Mann Ave, $465,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gina Sundberg, 250-812-4999

Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

Saturday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

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pg. 6

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955

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pg. 5

Saturday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882

1206-620 Toronto, $325,000 Saturday 11-12:30 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

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pg. 10

4-4305 Maltwood, $449,000

pg. 6

pg. 2

4038 Cumberland, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-744-3301 pg. 19

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

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Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

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pg. 3

Thursday - Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum 250 477-1100

Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Ltd Sean Thomas 250 896-5478

20-675 Superior, $599,800 Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard 250 744-0844

3146 Glen Lake, $775,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950 pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

pg. 3

pg. 15

978 Rattanwood, $319,900

36 Maddock W, $445,000

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 14

963 McCallum Rd, $419,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 14

463 Avery, $389,900 pg. 19

pg. 10

9710 Fifth St, $614,500

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301

pg. 9

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 15

309-825 Goldstream, $239,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

pg. 11

1677 Texada, $799,000

4030/4040 Borden St, $299,900 pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 7

3435 Lovat, $464,900 pg. 5

Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 14

954 Walfred Rd, $239,900

Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

Saturday & Sunday 1-5 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683

867 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900

7161 West Saanich, $269,900 pg. 10

4911 Cordova Bay, $1,085,000 pg. 10

pg. 12

4035 Cumberland Rd, $524,900

Friday - Monday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

pg. 5

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 15

pg. 17

349 Lampson, $729,000 Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 11

pg. 1

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100

10397 Allbay, $1,079,000

2287 Setchfield Ave, $570,000

Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333

pg. 14

pg. 14

pg. 1

210-4535 Viewmont Ave, $249,900

114-3962 Cedar Hill Rd Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033

pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

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223 Portsmouth, $578,000

8930 Tumbo Pl.

4030/4040 Borden St, $299,900

613 Sturdee, $429,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-384-8124

302-4480 Chatterton Way, $499,888

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pg. 8

pg. 15

pg. 11

311-1620 Mckenzie Ave.

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

101-1235 Johnson St

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

813 Summerwood, $1,074,500

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

733A Humboldt Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715

pg. 10

Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

pg. 15

pg. 11

3290 Maplewood, $495,000 2151 Burnside Rd West

1494 Fairfield, $$299,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248

2644 Crystalview, $608,000

1213 Cumberland, $524,500

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291

828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

pg. 11

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

206-1148 Goodwin, $319,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

pg. 5

390 Wale, $375,000

495 Goward, $649,900

4022 Hessington, $549,000

Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

403-1204 Fairfield, $569,900 Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. Ole Schmidt, 250-383-7100

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

2413 Oakville, $552,400

4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900

pg. 8

604-420 Linden, $429,900

pg. 7

pg. 7

110 Beach, $819,000 Sunday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

pg. 11

930 Tuxedo, $649,900

Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353

999 Carolwood, $619,000

56-118 Aldersmith, $474,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

809 Piermont, $949,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

405-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $459,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124

206-1505 Church, $169,900

982 Mckenzie, $324,900 pg. 3

107-9630 North Park, $224,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 10

770 Claremont, $749,000

1214 May, $539,000 Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

102-2733 Peatt Rd, $359,900

3300 Whittier Ave, $473,000

4224 Panorama, $599,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250-478-9600

307-120 Douglas, $439,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

D-349 Foul Bay Rd, $475,000 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

edition of

3963 Juan De Fuca

3-833 Princess, $399,900 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

2-2538 Fifth, $424,900 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

pg. 3

1687 Brousson, $539,000

102-415 Linden, $259,900 pg. 8

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the

251 Government, $631,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen, 250-744-3301

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594 Bezanton Way, $269,000

15-1959 Kaltasin Rd, $29,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Michael Williams, 250-642-3240

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The B.C. government is appointing nine new provincial court justices and launching a pilot project to reduce the wait time for hearing child protection cases.

Attorney General Shirley Bond announced Tuesday that two judges will be assigned to work with Chief Judge Thomas Crabtree on the child protection case management project this spring, and a second pilot program to reduce criminal court waiting times.

Two of the new judges will be assigned to Surrey, the busiest provincial court in the province. One each will go to Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Kamloops-Okanagan and the Northeast district.

Shirley Bond The changes are based on a review of B.C. court delays by lawyer Geoffrey Cowper, who called for a system to enforce timely hearings of evidence, to overcome a “culture of delay” and a tendency of defence lawyers to seek delays that weaken the prosecution case.

The B.C. Crown Counsel Association has also identified Nanaimo and Richmond as having excessive delays. Association president Samiran Lakshman said in Surrey, it takes 14 months or more to schedule a half a day for a brief trial.

Bond said the extra judges bring the B.C. total to 132 full-time-equivalent, with each judge and support staff costing $1.6 million a year.

“The addition of nine new judges and the backlog reduction projects – and specifically the assignment of judicial resources to those projects – sign a shared understanding by all parties that changes need to be made to improve the justice system,” Bond said.

Cowper noted that 98 per cent of criminal cases end with a guilty plea or a stay of proceedings, but the system treats all cases as if they are going to trial. The number of cases dropped significantly after B.C. police started imposing heavy roadside penalties for impaired driving instead of sending suspects to court.

Oak Bay gets new magazine A brand new magazine focusing on a unique corner of Greater Victoria is set to hit the streets Dec. 14.

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Our Place open weekends Grant money allows for long-awaited service Don Descoteau News staff

Given the popularity of weekday meal service at Our Place – more than 1,200 are served Monday to Friday – the absence of weekend service at the Pandora Avenue facility has been a large hole.

The ability to offer lunch for the city’s street community and others living in poverty has been a goal for quite a while for the non-profit Our Place Society, said executive director Don Evans.

“Weekends are a challenge for people to find meals,” he said.

“There’s a few places that have sporadic (soup kitchens), but we felt lunch was the biggest gap.”

Last Saturday and Sunday, clients sat down to a weekend lunch for the first time at Our Place.

The service provider is using a grant of nearly $50,000 from the Victoria Foundation to offer the meals in a six-month pilot project.

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end lunch program provides an opportunity to get people indoors and keep them warm and dry on the cold, wet days of late fall and winter.

Our Place will look for other funding sources to not only keep the lunch service going past May, but to offer other meals on weekends, he added.

“This is a good start.

And I’m sure the numbers will show that the need is great on the weekend.”

For more about Our Place visit ourplacesociety.com. editor@vicnews.com

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