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Province claims ‘just cause’ in ministry firings Ministry says View Royal councillor never named in public statements Kyle Wells News staff

B.C.’s Ministry of Health and Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid filed their response to View Royal Coun. Ron Mattson’s claim of wrongful dismissal and defamation following his firing from the ministry in September.

Mattson announced in early December he is suing the province, claiming the ministry had no reason to fire him and that comments made by the ministry to the public were defamatory and false.

Mattson, who worked for the ministry for 28 years, was 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.

In documents filed on Christmas Eve the ministry claims it had just cause to fire Mattson. The documents allege Mattson discussed with the researcher ways to get around the province’s policies in order to get data.

“On or about June 28, 2012 the plaintiff agreed to provide confidential data belonging to the Ministry of Health, including personal identifiable linked data, to the contrator,” reads the document. “The plaintiff knew or ought to have known (he) did not have authorization at that time to receive such data.”

In response to Mattson’s claims of defamation on the part of the ministry, the reply states the ministry never referred to Mattson by name and that what it did say to the public about the firings was true and therefore not slander.

PLEASE SEE: Mattson denies wrongdoing, Page A4

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Winter stock Ann Baird digs some Jerusalem artichokes out of her garden on a chilly winter day. Fresh vegetables are on the agenda as we enter 2013 with resolutions and good intentions.

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Dismantle Christmas, help Island families Arnold Lim News staff

Are your Christmas trees looking for a home after the holidays?

This weekend the B.C. Lion’s Society hosts the 23rd annual Chip in for the Kids, where real Christmas trees can be dropped off for chipping Jan. 5 and 6.

“People rely on us to do this and Chipping is 10 really come out and a.m. to 4 p.m. support it,” said Saturday and Sunday.

B.C. Lions Society No artificial or manager of special potted trees will be events Craig Heinz. accepted.

“The best part of this for me is just the response we get from people who literally have been using us for 23 years. It is phenomenal.”

Chipped trees are used for public trails around Greater Victoria. The service is by donation with funds going to Vancouver Island Easter Seals house near Royal Jubilee Hospital where families travelling for medical treatment stay free of charge. The society hopes to match the more than $20,000 raised in 2012.

“A lot of times with charities, people have the opportunity to give but don’t actually see what the money does,” Heinz said. “I come every day and see what the money does and see the difference it makes. I see that impact every day.”

The event takes place rain or shine at: Westshore Town Centre, Tillicum Shopping Centre, Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, Safeway at Fort Street and Foul Bay Road, University Heights Shopping Centre and Sooke Home Hardware. alim@vicnews.com

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The Land Conservancy will hand Craigflower Manor back to the province in a cost-saving measure.

TLC cuts ties with Craigflower

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he Land Conservancy will hand Craigflower Manor and Craigflower Schoolhouse back to the province this year.

The province owns the properties but TLC has operated the facilities since May 1, 2003. The manor is in View Royal and the schoolhouse in Saanich.

The province was contributing $80,000 each year toward upkeep and maintenance of the sites, but TLC was spending donor dollars into the sites as well.

“We simply can’t afford to manage them on behalf of the province anymore,” said Charla Huber Alister Craighead, chair of TLC board.

Reporting “Our donations are precious and we really want to apply them to lands we own.”

The sites aren’t highly visited and haven’t been tourist destinations, Criaghead said, adding fewer than 1,000 people go to the sites each year.

“Museums don’t make money,” he said. “When I came on the board three years ago I’d say ‘why on Earth are we doing this?’ … There were no plans put in place, this is a big mistake and we recognize the error.”

Instead of putting donor money into the provincially-owned sites, Craighead said TLC will use the money to invest in projects expected to generate money and to help pay off debts.

Craighead said TLC also plans to partner with the Capital Regional District on more projects.

Craighead suggests the sites become community venues for events and functions instead of museums where most areas are roped off. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Langford sees slight increases among flat assessments Kyle Slavin News staff

Many will see decreases when opening 2013 assessment notices from B.C. Assessment this week.

Homeowners across Greater Victoria will see a two- to six-per-cent drop in their home’s assessed value, but B.C. Assessment’s area assessor for Greater Victoria calls the slight decrease “comforting.”

“I would probably characterize this as a stable market, actually,” said Reuben Danakody.

“We’re not seeing the year-overyear increases, those substantial increase in values that we used to see before. It’s not bad news, it’s comforting news, that the values are still very stable. We don’t want to see what was occurring the past few years down south.”

Of the region’s 18 assessment jurisdictions, only Langford and Oak Bay saw average increases in residential property values, at 0.47 per cent and 0.78 per cent, respectively.

“The numbers are very specific to local markets. Oak Bay is a very strong market and it still continues to see strong investor demand,” Danakody said. “And Langford is a growing area; they’re very aggressively growing new developments out there. The affordable, singlefamily market is growing (in Langford).”

The largest average declines in the Capital Region came from the Saanich Peninsula, with Sidney reporting a 5.64 per cent drop and North Saanich seeing a 3.65 per cent decline. Victoria and Saanich saw average decreases between

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“We’re not seeing substantial declines in assessed values, which would be very concerning to many people,” he said. “Certainly we’ve seen significant impacts in other (B.C.) markets. Greater Vancouver’s seeing more of a decline than Greater Victoria, for example. The Vancouver market was very aggressive, there’s was a lot of aggressive investment speculation and the market became overheated. We tend not to get that aggressive here.”

Shelley Mann, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, anticipates homeowners will open their assessment expecting property value to be higher than it is.

“I think it’s going to be interesting to see how the seller takes into consideration the assessed value versus what the actual market value is,” she says. “One thing that’s happening, though, is the economy is growing. There’s more full-time jobs in Victoria, and people are still retiring here. We’re anticipating an increase (in home sales) this year.”

Danakody stresses that assessments are not based on the current market, but on numbers from July 2012.

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Mann recommends to people who are looking to sell take the assessments with a grain of salt. “(Assessments) really don’t determine the market value of a property. They’re great if you want to try and determine a sale price by looking at the neighbours next door that sold.”

There is an appeals process, however, Danakody suggests homeowners visit bcassessment. ca to view comparable properties and assessments in the area prior to appealing. As well, he recommends contacting the assessment office to speak with an appraiser.

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“The alleged comments were made on a privileged occasion in which the electorate of British Columbia had a bona fide interest in learning information about the investigation,” reads the document. “Further and in the alternative, the alleged defamatory comments were true in substance and in fact.”

The ministry’s internal investigation is ongoing.

Six employees were fired and another suspended in relation to the alleged breach of privacy. The ministry investigation began in May after an anonymous tip to B.C. Auditor General John Doyle’s office. Two research contracts with the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia were suspended.

Mattson has stated that claims by the ministry of any wrongdoing are false. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Honouring service Langford resident Harry Grooms, left, accepts the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal during a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. On the right is Bruce Ferguson, national president of the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association. Grooms was nominated to recognize his service to Canada as a member of overseas peacekeeping forces and for his longtime community service with the Royal Canadian Legion.

Metchosin mayor honoured Charla Huber News staff

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John Ranns’ Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal sits on his kitchen table, awaiting him to decide the perfect place for it.

“It came with a 15-page manual as to when you’ll have to wear it. I’ll have to refer to that,” the Metchosin mayor joked. “I was blown away, it’s a great honour. I never anticipated it.”

Ranns was acknowledged with the medal for his 25 years of service to the rural community and the rest of the capital region.

“The recognition I received was earned collectively by many good people in the community who have enabled us to achieve the success we have,” Ranns said.

MP Randall Garrison and Geoff Young, former Capital Regional District chair, awarded Ranns the honour at the Dec. 17 council along with the Metchosin fire department honour guard.

The medal was created to celebrate Elizabeth’s accession to the throne 60 years ago. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Flat property, flat economy Like a Christmas present that arrives late, this week homeowners across the Capital Region and B.C. are eagerly tearing open their annual property value assessment from B.C. Assessment.

The notices, more than 144,000 in Greater Victoria, are vital for many reasons. Most people have a large portion of their personal wealth wrapped up in their homes and properties, and most hope for a steady yearafter-year increase in value.

Overall property values help guide municipalities with budgeting and tax rates. An increase in property value doesn’t automatically translate into a tax hike, but if property values stay flat or decline, municipalities will certainly face hard choices of cutting services, hiking taxes or both.

That appears to be the case this time around.

Most people will find their properties have decreased in value or are about the same as last year. B.C. Assessment calls it a market that is “stabilizing,” rather than deflating.

It’s not a big surprise property values are flat lining or declining. Across Greater Victoria, real estate sales in 2012 slowed and prices remained stagnant for single family homes.

Condos saw overall price decreases, an unheard of phenomenon in Victoria five or six years ago.

Greater Victoria is in a good position with respect to other parts of B.C. and Canada – its employment base is relatively diverse across the provincial and federal governments as well as the private sector. But flat property values are a reflection of a broader lagging economy plus a public worried about the future.

Cutbacks and austerity at all levels of government has been the norm since the recession of 2008, and 2013 won’t be an exception. Local municipal councils likely weren’t expecting large increases in property values, and will budget with that in mind.

Most local governments will want to keep tax hikes low, and that will likely mean job losses and service cuts. Flat growth might be the watchwords of 2013.

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.

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I don’t want to be tolerated I often hear of people trying to When something is in proposal teach tolerance as a way to make mode it’s good to stand your the world a better place. ground and fight for what you Personally, I can’t stand the word believe in. But when something is “tolerance” and honestly, I a done deal, maybe it’s sure hope no one ever has best to all collectively to “tolerate” me. accept it.

Do you know what It’s not about being I would like? To be submissive or not accepted. There is a big speaking out. I think difference between acceptance is a mind set, accepting something and not a behaviour. tolerating it. I see At this point everyacceptance as keeping one should be speaking an open mind, trying to up about the Enbridge bridge some understandCharla Huber Northern Gateway ing. project. I do mean everyWritten in ink We all know tolerance one, whether you are for really means, “I still don’t or against it. Now is the like you. I will never like you, but time to voice your concern or your since you have to be here, I am support. going to glare at you.”

A lot of the time people miss If we want to make this world a the mark. The time to talk is when better place, we should start workgovernment officials are making ing on accepting, not tolerating. As the decisions. And in the end, we’ll far as I am concerned, tolerating is all have to accept the outcome, so still enabling people to hate. you might as well have your voice Canada is a pretty awesome counted. multicultural mosaic of people.

I have been to dozens of public Spreading hatred or tolerance to hearings where I have sat with a any specific group of people would handful of other people. Then later, be similar to only using one or two when the bylaw passes, I hear all crayons, leaving the remaining 62 sorts of people complaining out in vibrant colours untouched in the the community. box.

In that case, I think people need We can accept people, ideas and to accept the result, if they were too communities. lazy to go to a council meeting and If a new regional sewage plant is speak their thoughts. built, would it better for people to When it comes to deer, I’ve accept it or tolerate it? accepted it. When I open my blinds

and see deer munching on my bushes, I give the deer a friendly wave and say good morning through the glass.

My community garden is surrounded by deer fencing with a secure gate, because us gardeners have accepted that without it, the deer would eat the veggies. The other option would be tolerating them eating the food.

When I catch myself thinking ill of someone or something, I try to remember to stop myself and assess why I am thinking that way.

Often it’s my own preconceptions that make me think negatively.

If you had a special needs child who required some extra assistance in the classroom, would you want their teacher to accept them or tolerate them?

I understand that there are plenty of things that may be tough to accept, such as a sex offender living on your street, or even Scotch broom. Sorry folks I have a soft spot for the plant.

Anyway, back to point. The holidays are over and we are getting back into the swing of things.

Maybe now could be the time to look at things in your community that you have tolerated and find it in your heart to accept them instead. Whichever route you go, I’ll accept that.

–Charla Huber is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

‘I see acceptance as keeping an open mind, trying to bridge some understanding.’

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OPINION

After 25 years, it’s time to stop spinning our wheels In 1988, hundreds of scientists George H.W. Bush ran for the and policymakers met in Toronto highest office in the U.S. and for a major conference on climate promised to be an “environmental change. president.” He didn’t They were sufficiently have a green bone in alarmed by the his body, but public accumulated evidence pressure compelled for human-caused him to make a global warming that commitment he they issued a release ultimately didn’t keep. stating, “Humanity That year, Margaret is conducting Thatcher was filmed an unintended, picking up litter. She uncontrolled, globally turned to the camera pervasive experiment and said, “I’m a greenie, David Suzuki too.” whose ultimate consequences could be with Faisal Moola Canada’s prime second only to a global minister, Brian nuclear war.”

Mulroney, was also re-elected in They urged world leaders to 1988. He appointed a bright new reduce greenhouse gas emissions political star, Lucien Bouchard, by 20 per cent by 2005. Had as environment minister. I asked we heeded that warning and Bouchard during an interview embarked on a campaign to meet what he considered to be our the target, Canadians would most important environmental now be healthier, have greater issue. “Global warming,” he reserves of energy and more jobs. responded. I continued: “How We’d also be a world leader in serious is it?” His answer: “It renewable energy and could have threatens the survival of our saved tens of billions of dollars. species. We have to act now.”

The year was significant for In 1988, the environment was environmentalists. In 1988, a top public concern, scientists

spoke out and politicians said the right things. Global warming was a pressing and present issue.

Now, 25 years later, carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise and we’re already seeing the consequences – more extreme weather events, melting glaciers and Arctic ice, rising sea levels, reduced water flows in rivers and climate-related illness and death, among others.

It’s driven in part by rapid economic growth in countries like China, India and Brazil. At the same time, most industrialized nations, whose use of fossil fuels created the problem of excess greenhouse gases, have done little to reduce emissions.

Humans are distinguished from other species by a massive brain that enables us to imagine a future and influence it by what we do in the present. By using experience, knowledge and insight, our ancestors recognized they could anticipate dangers and opportunities and take steps to exploit advantages and avoid hazards.

Scientists and supercomputers

have amplified our ability to look ahead. For decades, experts have warned us that human numbers, technology, hyper-consumption and a global economy are altering the chemical, geological and biological properties of the biosphere.

In 1992, more than 1,700 eminent scientists, including 104 Nobel prize winners, signed the “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity,” which included this urgent warning: “No more than one or a few decades remain before the chance to avert the threats we now confront will be lost and the prospects for humanity immeasurably diminished.”

The document concluded that environmentally damaging activity must be brought under control and the integrity of Earth’s ecosystems protected, critical resources managed more effectively, human population growth stabilized, poverty reduced and eventually eliminated, and sexual equality and guarantees of women’s reproductive rights ensured.

The sooner we act, the easier it will be to overcome these difficult challenges. Every year we stall makes it more costly and challenging, with increasing negative impacts on humans and our environment.

There are signs of hope. Many countries – as well as cities, states and provinces – are taking global warming seriously and are working to reduce emissions and shift to cleaner energy sources. Some world leaders are even questioning our current paradigm, where the economy is made a priority above all else.

This is crucial. Over and over, the economy has determined the extent of our response, but how much value does it place on breathable air, drinkable water, edible food and stable weather and climate? Surely the economy is the means to a better future, not an end in itself. Surely it must be subordinate to a rich, diverse ecosphere that sustains all life.

Let’s hope this year ushers in a new way of living on and caring for our planet. davidsuzuki.org

LETTERS Alternate project list for CRD funding Re: Capital Regional District’s sewage treatment plans The $792 million (assuming no major overruns) supposedly available for sewage treatment could instead be spent on many useful things, such as: – Fund the new Johnson Street Bridge ($93 million) – Repair the E & N railway line ($25 million) and get a commuter train running from Langford to the new bridge. Another two trains could offer at least twice daily service from Courtenay to Nanaimo, and from Nanaimo to Langford, all timed to connect. (Call that $20 million; maybe revenues would even sustain it.) Better still, electrify it to reduce operating costs and fares ($50 million)

– Widen the Old Island Highway to four lanes, at least from Admirals Road to Helmcken Road, to alleviate the daily massive traffic congestion ($75 million) – Build a bigger dam so we can end summer water restrictions and reduce the price of tap water so we can garden freely again ($20 million) – Create a website where citizens can initiate and vote on referenda, perhaps along the lines of American state initiatives or propositions ($10 million) – Provide a rebate of $20,000 on each new electric car for the first 10,000 cars purchased ($200 million) – Provide a $10,000 rebate for the next 10,000 “made in B.C.” electric car conversions ($100 million).

Compared to sewage treatment, how much real, serious pollution could be eliminated by such steps and how much irreplaceable fossil

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fuel would be saved?

The referendum website would reduce the present wide gap between government agendas and the real needs and wishes of the people they supposedly represent.

Craig Carmichael Esquimalt

Relatives’ motivation can lead to elder abuses Re: When a senior is in trouble (News online, posted Dec. 20) A fundamental enabling factor for elder abuse is the notion that relatives are automatically good people.

It’s almost a form of reverse racism – thinking collective instead of on content of character.

Scummy people tend to be good at convincing others to do dumb things.

Letters to the editor Fostering feelings of guilt is one of their tactics that seems to work well with many older people.

People need to realize the risk and be willing to defend themselves.

Keith Sketchley Saanich

Railings a good idea for safety conscious Re: Railings on Ogden Point breakwater I am all for it, because I am no longer steady on my feet, and also, the height makes me uneasy.

It is a safety issue that the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority should have dealt with a long time ago.

You will see more people out on the breakwater when the railings have been installed.

Greg F. Tupman Esquimalt

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lad in cap and gown, seated in ones to which this breach happened, but the Farquhar Auditorium, a new we’re trying to take the lessons that we’ve class of university grads listened learned and allow others to benefit from to five distinguished alumni them.”

– a photographer, a CEO, an When the breach faded from athlete, a grand chief and headlines, the institution was left an author – reflect on their with a new set of security protocols experiences at the University to meet, along with outreach, of Victoria. infrastructure and funding goals UVic president David for the future. Meeting those needs Turpin heard a distinct theme amidst a climate of cutbacks will be emerge during that November the biggest challenge, Turpin said. convocation ceremony.

Goal No. 1: Outreach “Each one of their successes Attracting new students, was a result of two things: how underrepresented students and to work with people and how Natalie North local students continues to be a to look at things in different top priority.

Reporting ways,” said Turpin, whose “If you look back 10 to 12 years, words could be applied to his we had about 80 indigenous tenure at the university, which draws to a students and now we have over 800. close in 2013.

That’s really a hallmark of the University of But Turpin, the biologist who moved Victoria.” from his post as the academic vice No. 2: Centre for Athletics, Recreation principal at Queen’s University to the and Special Abilities, CARSA sixth president and vice-chancellor of UVic’s new $59-million home of the UVic UVic in 2000, is reluctant to philosophize Vikes, sports and recreation programs, on his personal accomplishments at the is also the headquarters for CanAssist, university, instead he looks at the goals a university organization that develops and challenges successor Jamie Cassels customized technologies and programs for will inherit. people living with disabilities. After a year UVic, a fixture of Maclean’s magazine’s of tumult, Saanich council OK’d the design top universities list, upheld its academic for the centre. Site preparation is to start reputation in 2012, but hit a low among this year, with completion of the first phase some faculty and staff when names, planned for spring 2015. banking information and social insurance “One of the things that you learn in a job numbers of 11,841 employees on UVic’s like this is it’s all about communication,” payroll were stolen last January.

Turpin said. “It doesn’t matter how good a “Clearly it was a very unfortunate job you think you’re doing, you can always incident,” Turpin said. “It caused a real do better and I think the outcome of the disruption to our employees. What we’ve CARSA initiative was very positive. We learned is something that other institutions ended up developing a new consultation are emulating. Unfortunately, we were the mechanism that I think will serve us well

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David Turpin, president and vice chancellor of the University of Victoria, will step down from his post with the institution on July 1, 2013. into the future.”

No. 3: The Opportunity Agenda for B.C. This October, Turpin joined forces with his counterparts leading post-secondary institutions across the province, to ask the B.C. Legislature’s standing committee on finance for system-wide commitment toward improving post-secondary education. “We know that we are not educating as many people as we should

City of Colwood NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND COUNCIL / COMMITTEE PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 754, 2004 This is the first of two public notices posted in accordance with the Community Charter.

The public is hereby advised that City Council intends to amend “Council/Committee Procedure Bylaw No. 754, 2004,” which establishes the general procedures to be followed by council and council committees in conducting their business. The purpose of the amendment, in general terms, is to incorporate legislative and internal procedural changes into the bylaw. Including, but not limited to: reassigning certain responsibilities; amending the definition of Corporate Officer and Chief Administrative Officer; adding “Correspondence Requiring Council Direction” as a heading under the council agenda structure; changing the public hearing process to require first reading and second reading of a bylaw before holding a public hearing; establishing who certifies minutes; updating the names of established standing committees; and adding the authority to hold council meetings and council committee meetings outside the boundaries of the municipality, which may include joint council meetings with neighbouring municipal councils to discuss interests in common which may require Council decisions.

The amendment bylaw will be presented to Council for discussion and consideration of first three readings at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013.

A copy of the bylaw is available at Colwood City Hall and on the website: www.colwood. ca. Persons who wish to comment on the proposed changes may submit comments in writing to Corporate Officer, City of Colwood, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, BC V9C 1R1, or pvanbuskirk@colwood.ca. The deadline for submitting written comments is January 17, 2013. Council will allow public comment on the amendment bylaw at the January 28, 2013 council meeting.

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at the post-secondary level,” Turpin said.

“We don’t want to see any student in this province not have access because of financial constraints.”

Turpin, a father of two university students, regularly meets with the UVic Student Society directors and has been impressed with the commitment and enthusiasm from the student leaders.

“One of the things that I see from myself and my colleagues is when their kids end up going to university, they get a very different appreciation for the institution and it allows you to see it through some other eyes,” he said. “It makes all of us feel all the more committed to making this the best institution that we can.”

Linda Hughes, chief executive officer for the United Way of Greater Victoria, got to know Turpin through his time as chair of the fundraising campaign cabinet. Hughes commended Turpin on his leadership, vision for community and understanding of the relationship between post-secondary institutions and their communities.

“He’s a good communicator, he’s open and he sees the value that the university is not just a thing unto itself,” She said. “It is a part of the community and it goes both ways. The people who work and teach at the university live in this community, so they’re a part of this community.”

Turpin, 43 at the time of his appointment to UVic in November 1999, was hailed as one of the top plant physiologists and biochemists in the world. His list of honours includes the Steacie Fellowship, election to the Royal Society of Canada, membership in the Order of Canada and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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The Capital City Syncopators play traditional jazz, country, swing, and prohibition-era novelty songs with a vintage sound. The band’s line-up includes some of Victoria’s most accomplished professional musicians. Hear them live at Norway House,1110 Hillside Ave., Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Go to victoriafolkmusic.ca for more information.

Adult Aussie hit comes to Belfry Theatre Toronto production comes to Victoria Travis Paterson News staff

Emotional, intimate and dark, Speaking in Tongues explores infidelity, going where good people don’t, and where others are tempted.

Themes of adultery abound in the award-winning play by Australian Andrew Bovell.

Despite playing to strong reviews in London and New York over the past decade, the emotional thriller only made its Canadian debut in 2012 when Torontobased Company Theatre brought it to life.

The same gang from Company Theatre is now in Victoria preparing it for a Belfry Theatre run from Jan. 22 to Feb. 24.

“Bovell has a great track record, Speaking has had a good run so it was surprising that it hadn’t been done in Canada yet,” director Philip Riccio said.

Four actors – Richard Clarkin, Jonathan Goad, Helene Joy and

Company Theatre

Actors Yanna McIntosh, Jonathan Goad, Helene Joy and Richard Clarkin star in Speaking in Tongues, a Toronto-based production running at the Belfry Theatre Jan. 22 to Feb. 24.

Yanna McIntosh – play nine characters in the non-linear story.

“It’s more like what you might see in film, different stories that interconnect told in a puzzle,” Riccio said.

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much, there was initial worry the audience would need added plot cues, but the writing by Bovell, carries that out, Riccio said. It’s as sharp now as it was when it was written in 1996.

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Riccio’s relationship with Belfry’s artistic director Michael Shamata.

The two previously worked together in Toronto, where Riccio co-founded Company Theatre with Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle).

“When we were considering Speaking in 2011, I sent it to (Shamata) because I thought it would be great with his season.”

Riccio’s awareness grew when Bovell’s When The Rain Stops Falling was well received in Niagara on the Lake last summer.

Company’s director and cast have little to connection to Victoria, aside from some relatives of actor Gemini-award winner Helene Joy, who is actually Australian.

Some, including Riccio, have never been here.

One thing the Company does have in common with the Belfry is the stage.

In Toronto they’re based out of the Berkeley Street Theatre, an intimate venue not unlike the Belfry. It’s an old brick warehousetype of building, refurbished with 244-seat and 176-seat stages, near the city’s art-heavy Distillery District.

Tickets range from $25 to $40, with 8 p.m. shows from Tuesday to Saturday. Wednesday matinees at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Available through Belfry.bc.ca. sports@vicnews.com

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I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the privilege of being able to work with you, the families and students in the Sooke School District for the past 34 years. Through my work as a teacher and administrator I have had a wonderful career working with the students and their families in our district.

As I retire from this work I take with me the most delightful memories of individuals and groups with whom I have had the pleasure to share time and learning.

The one thing I know for certain is that we are always learning and growing. I know that I will continue to learn and extend my own horizons. I wish all of you, the past and future SD62 students successful futures as you move forward in your own lives. You have the power to do something remarkable.

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Fast Forward to Graduation

February 4 - June 27, 2013 What Is Distributed Learning?

If you haven’t given Distributed Learning a try, then now is the time to explore your potential as a learner!

Distributed Learning (DL) allows everyone to have access to their education anywhere and anytime. Through the flexibility of learning outside of the traditional classroom it allows you to learn at a distance from your teacher whether you are working at home, you are attending another school or you are in a mobile phase of your life.

At WestShore Centre we offer Distributed Learning courses to students in grades 10 to 12 or for adults who are: returning to upgrade for graduation, improving their academic status for registration at a post secondary school/college, improving their skills for the career they have now or for those wishing to be lifelong learners.

It is not always feasible for learners to take time away from work, families or other studies to gain the education they desire. That is why the Distributed Learning model works so well for so many people and why it is now one of the fastest-growing forms of education in the province of British Columbia. At WestShore we are able to offer you a full range of courses through the DL model.

Distributed Learning offers an engaging learning environment with access to our incredible WestShore teaching staff. The majorityy of our courses are offered on-line in computer-based environments; however, we also have paper-based courses if that suits your learning preference.

The Future is at WestShore This program of choice utilizes the newest blend of technology and education available. The students are afforded many hands-on experiences with new and emerging technologies while working to complete their grade curriculum. Students in this grade 9, 10 and 11 program stay as a cohort so that they are able to build strong relationships with each other and create a vibrant learning community. The energetic staff works hard to ensure an excellent blend of the academic, social and emotional growth for each student.

If this sounds like the program for you, please contact the school and we will provide you with more details about this exciting way to learn.

First Nations Grad Program Connection to community is a priority in this program.

Students participate in career

It is never too late to graduate from high school!

WestShore’s Fast Forward to Graduation program offers non-graduated adults an opportunity to graduate in one semester. Enjoy the small class size and great location in Colwood. Many adult students have successfully completed high school using this student focussed program. Semesters run September to January and February to June.

Instructor: Andrew Still

fairs, field trips, attend First Nations community events and partner with local First Nations artists for art class.

You will be able to complete all of your graduation requirements.

Instructor: Loni Skelton

Advanced Placement On-line Are you planning to go to College or University? Why not try Advanced Placement (AP) courses on-line so that you can gain University credits for free, and at the same time, you can help pave your way to your post secondary learning? We currently offer AP English 12, AP French 12 and AP Calculus 12 as Distributed Learning courses.

These courses are designed to prepare you to be successful on the Advanced Placement 12 examinations, which are written in May of each year. The courses offer you the AP curriculum, and the necessary concepts and skills you need to cover the content as well as offering you the opportunity to practice with old exams and review ideas

with your teacher.

Creative Choices Art 11 & 12 Art class will give you the opportunity to explore the principles and elements of art through drawing, painting and print making.

Carpentry Students construct a variety of projects for members of the community. Students learn workplace safety and basic carpentry and joinery skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Social Justice 12 This is a self-paced course for those who are passionate about today’s world and want to explore the “issues of the day” while earning high school graduation credits.

Introductory to Spanish 10, 11 or Italian 11 Take an introduction language course in Spanish or Italian and learn the basics from greetings and language structures to expressions and cultural understanding.

Cross Enrolment

Did you know that for grades 10-12 you can attend multiple schools and programs to allow for maximum learning opportunities. You can even go to college while attending high school. See Camosun ad, back page.

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If you are taking courses with us, WestShore has teacher support for you at Edward Milne Community School.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Contact us for further information.

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Day Classes

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Classes start each month.

Afterschool & Evening Classes Afterschool - 3:30 to 5:30 pm Evening - 6:00 to 8:30 pm, or 6:30 to 9:00 pm

Storefront Tutorial Support Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate, through our school, Juan de Fuca Distributed Learning.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

One-on-one or Small Group Assistance with homework and assignments is available at the Westshore Storefront located at the Goldstream Campus.

It’s Convenient!

Juan de Fuca on-line courses that fit into your schedule.

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Call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor.

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Medical Terminology

Instructor: Angela Kemna

This very intensive course will help you develop a solid knowledge of medical terms. Develop a basic understanding of body systems, anatomy, and medical disorders.

This course is a fundamental prerequisite for many positions in the medical field. Expect extensive homework. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for VIHA and the Medical Transcription Program.

Tuesdays & Fridays 6:00 – 8:30 pm Jan. 29 – Apr. 23 May 7 – Jul 26 Program Fee: $450 Text: $100, The Language of Medicine, 9th Ed. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

Medical Transcription The focus of the Medical Transcription Program is the use of digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports, emphasizing a functional and comprehensive review of English usage and Medical Terminology.

Learners will practice editing and proofreading techniques while building word processing skills and increasing their typing speed.

The program combines traditional in-class training with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility, or on-line organization. The Program consists of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.

Program Fee: $1870

Medical Office Assistant Procedures

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Learn office procedures, medical records, communications, how to assist physicians and the importance of confidentiality.

Digital Medical Transcription

Medical Office Assistant

Discuss the importance of patient record confidentiality, the legal relationships between physicians and patients. Using computers and medical transcription equipment, you will learn how to transcribe medical reports, dictating practices, as well as efficient use of medical references and professional ethics are emphasized and practiced throughout.

Medical Transcription Practicum:

Materials: $380, (includes books, CD’s & WAV pedal, USB headphones)

A skilled Medical Office Assistant is an invaluable asset to any medical office, able to work smoothly and efficiently with medical professionals and patients while performing a range of office duties.

If you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, this program will provide you with the skills to get started in this exciting career.

Designed for adult students who Once the classroom instruction already have prior computer and is completed, and learners have typing skills, this program consists fulfilled the required practicum of four core topics which total prerequisites, you will work with 80 hours, Basic Medical Terminology for Information Session MOA’s, Medical Medical Transcription and Medical Office Assistant Office Assistant Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Procedures, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Computerized 102-814 Goldstream Avenue Medical Billing and Medical Keyboarding. the instructor to find a suitable Basic Medical Terminology placement for a minimum of 40 for MOA’s hours of practical work experience.

This course introduces you to basic Program Prerequisites: medical terms you may encounter Applicants must fulfill the following in a medical office or clinic. This course is offered as a prerequisite prerequisites for acceptance into for Medical Office Assistant the program: Procedures but does not fulfill • English 12 or equivalent entry outcomes into VIHA and most • Medical Terminology (proof of college programs.

75% within the last 3 years or Adult students who have completed assessment) the 60 hour Medical Terminology • Good computer and word course within the past 3 years, with processing skills (documentation 75% or better are not required to or assessment is required) take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course.

• Expect regular homework. Over 700 dictation minutes out of class work expected.

Medical Billing & Keyboarding Learn computerized medical billing and scheduling using OSLER Medical Systems. A comprehensive medical billing program with varied and up-to-date modules that will assist the MOA in the medical office.

Keyboarding speed and accuracy is a portion of this medical program and vital to an MOA. Instructor: Lee Price Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Option A Feb. 11 – June 5 Program Fee: $1100 Registration fee: $50 (non –refundable) Book: Medical Terminology – A short Course 6th Ed. & Materials: $150 Option B Apr. 3 – June 5 Program Fee: $800 Registration fee: $50 (non–refundable) Materials: $100 Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

How to Apply for Career Programs Complete an application form; meet with the advisor, include all relevant documentation and $50 registration fee. Remainder of program fees are required on acceptance. Download an application from our website www.westshorecentre.com

Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Jan. 17 - June 25

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WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002

250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice

DAY & EVENING CLASSROOM ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Subjects

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Mathematics Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10

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Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10

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Pre-Calculus 11

M/Th

Foundations of Math 11

Tu/Th

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

Tu/Th

M/W M/W Tu/Th

Pre-Calculus 12

Tu/Th

Social Studies & Sciences Science 10

If you are taking courses with us, WestShore has teacher support for you at Edward Milne Community School.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Contact us for further information.

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Social Studies 10

Tu/Th

Social Studies 11

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Biology 12

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Chemistry 11

Continuing Education

Tu/Th M/W

Sustainable Resources 12

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Science & Technology 11

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English English 10

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English 12

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Communications 12

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Electives Art 11 or 12

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First Nations Art 11/12 Carpentry 11/12

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Information Technology 10

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Data Management 12 (DM12)

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February 4 - June 27, 2013

Day Classes

On-line Academic Courses

AM - 8:45 to 11:30 PM - noon to 3:00

Classes start each month.

Afterschool & Evening Classes Afterschool - 3:30 to 5:30 pm Evening - 6:00 to 8:30 pm, or 6:30 to 9:00 pm

Storefront Tutorial Support Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 3:30 - 7:30 pm All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate, through our school, Juan de Fuca Distributed Learning.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

One-on-one or Small Group Assistance with homework and assignments is available at the Westshore Storefront located at the Goldstream Campus.

It’s Convenient!

Juan de Fuca on-line courses that fit into your schedule.

Adults!

Take the courses you need to complete graduation requirements or improve your job skills.

Secondary School Students!

Personalize your timetable, work ahead or finish early. Achieve the pre-requisites you need for post-secondary education.

Call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor.

Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

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Grades 10, 11, & 12 AP Calculus 12 AP English Language & Composition 12 AP French Language 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11 Art Foundations 11 & 12 Biology 11 & 12 Business Information Management 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Data Management 12

English 10, 11 & 12 Family Studies 12 Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11 & 12 Geography 12 Graduation Transitions History 12 Information Technology 10 Introductory Italian 11 Introductory Spanish 10 & 11 Law 12 PACE Musical Theatre 10-12

Physical Education 10 & 12 Physics 11 & 12 Planning 10 & 12 Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Science 10 Science & Technology 11 Social Justice 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 Studio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12 Work Experience 12A & 12B

Medical Terminology

Instructor: Angela Kemna

This very intensive course will help you develop a solid knowledge of medical terms. Develop a basic understanding of body systems, anatomy, and medical disorders.

This course is a fundamental prerequisite for many positions in the medical field. Expect extensive homework. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for VIHA and the Medical Transcription Program.

Tuesdays & Fridays 6:00 – 8:30 pm Jan. 29 – Apr. 23 May 7 – Jul 26 Program Fee: $450 Text: $100, The Language of Medicine, 9th Ed. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

Medical Transcription The focus of the Medical Transcription Program is the use of digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports, emphasizing a functional and comprehensive review of English usage and Medical Terminology.

Learners will practice editing and proofreading techniques while building word processing skills and increasing their typing speed.

The program combines traditional in-class training with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility, or on-line organization. The Program consists of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.

Program Fee: $1870

Medical Office Assistant Procedures

Registration fee: $50 (non–refundable)

Learn office procedures, medical records, communications, how to assist physicians and the importance of confidentiality.

Digital Medical Transcription

Medical Office Assistant

Discuss the importance of patient record confidentiality, the legal relationships between physicians and patients. Using computers and medical transcription equipment, you will learn how to transcribe medical reports, dictating practices, as well as efficient use of medical references and professional ethics are emphasized and practiced throughout.

Medical Transcription Practicum:

Materials: $380, (includes books, CD’s & WAV pedal, USB headphones)

A skilled Medical Office Assistant is an invaluable asset to any medical office, able to work smoothly and efficiently with medical professionals and patients while performing a range of office duties.

If you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, this program will provide you with the skills to get started in this exciting career.

Designed for adult students who Once the classroom instruction already have prior computer and is completed, and learners have typing skills, this program consists fulfilled the required practicum of four core topics which total prerequisites, you will work with 80 hours, Basic Medical Terminology for Information Session MOA’s, Medical Medical Transcription and Medical Office Assistant Office Assistant Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Procedures, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Computerized 102-814 Goldstream Avenue Medical Billing and Medical Keyboarding. the instructor to find a suitable Basic Medical Terminology placement for a minimum of 40 for MOA’s hours of practical work experience.

This course introduces you to basic Program Prerequisites: medical terms you may encounter Applicants must fulfill the following in a medical office or clinic. This course is offered as a prerequisite prerequisites for acceptance into for Medical Office Assistant the program: Procedures but does not fulfill • English 12 or equivalent entry outcomes into VIHA and most • Medical Terminology (proof of college programs.

75% within the last 3 years or Adult students who have completed assessment) the 60 hour Medical Terminology • Good computer and word course within the past 3 years, with processing skills (documentation 75% or better are not required to or assessment is required) take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course.

• Expect regular homework. Over 700 dictation minutes out of class work expected.

Medical Billing & Keyboarding Learn computerized medical billing and scheduling using OSLER Medical Systems. A comprehensive medical billing program with varied and up-to-date modules that will assist the MOA in the medical office.

Keyboarding speed and accuracy is a portion of this medical program and vital to an MOA. Instructor: Lee Price Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Option A Feb. 11 – June 5 Program Fee: $1100 Registration fee: $50 (non –refundable) Book: Medical Terminology – A short Course 6th Ed. & Materials: $150 Option B Apr. 3 – June 5 Program Fee: $800 Registration fee: $50 (non–refundable) Materials: $100 Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent

How to Apply for Career Programs Complete an application form; meet with the advisor, include all relevant documentation and $50 registration fee. Remainder of program fees are required on acceptance. Download an application from our website www.westshorecentre.com

Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 – 9:00 pm Jan. 17 - June 25

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WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002 Continuing Education On-line Ed2Go – www.ed2go.com/cec Select from over 400 on-line learning courses and start any month of the year. Courses usually begin the third Wednesday of each month. Twelve powerful, well-written lessons, supplemented with instructorled discussion communities, interactive assignments, quizzes and more. Certificate of completion will be mailed on notification of successful completion. (75% or better) • Technology • Management & Leadership • Start Your Own Business • Sales & Marketing • Digital Photography • Graphic / Web Design • Language & Arts Courses begin: Jan 16 Feb 20 Jun 19 July 17

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Keyboarding and Word 2010

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Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, use various typing programs and MS Word to improve your typing skills and increase your speed and accuracy. Learn the main features, text enhancements and proofing tools of Word 2010 to produce professional business letters and documents.

Timed typing exercises will be conducted each class.

This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructor: Leaoni Webb

Fee: $240

Classes are Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm Feb 6 – Mar 20

Location: WestShore Annex

Fee: $225 - Text: $25

Classes are Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Jan 19 & 20 Feb 16 & 17 Mar 9 & 10 Mar 23 & 24 Apr 6 & 7 Apr 20 & 21 May 11 & 12 May 25 & 26 Jun 15 & 16

Bookkeeping Basics Learn the fundamentals of the manual double entry bookkeeping system. Learn how to maintain a set of books and understand the principles involved.

Instructor: Dermott Crofton Classes are Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 pm Feb 6 - Mar 27 Fee: $275 - Text: $100 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation

Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply Accounting Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects. The last 5 classes are on Simply Accounting.

Instructor: Dermott Crofton Classes are Thursdays & Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pm Feb 7 - Mar 28

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Air Brakes Certification Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brakeequipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements

Forklift Training This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.

Fee: $200

Fee: $200

Location: WestShore Annex

Location: WestShore Annex

Classes are Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Jan 19 Feb 23 Mar 23 Apr 27 May 11 Jun 22

Classes are Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Jan 19 & 20 Feb 16 & 17 Mar 16 & 17 Apr 20 & 21 May 25 & 26 Jun 15 & 16

Fee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting

Community Garden WestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project.

Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.

101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com

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Camosun in the West Shore... just minutes from home!

Indigenous Studio Arts

Academic Writing Introduction Strategies to Politics

Child Development

Philosophy of Sex and Love

Mondays 5:30–9:30pm Feb 4 – May 13 (ART 106-001)

Tuesdays 6–9pm Feb 5 – May 14 (ENGL 151-021)

Wednesdays 6–9pm Feb 6 – May 15 (PSC 105-002)

Thursdays 6–9pm Feb 7 – May 16 (PSYC 150-004)

Thursdays 6–9pm Feb 7 – May 16 (PHIL 104-001)

By introducing you to Indigenous approaches to art, you will discover the transformative power of creativity through traditional Indigenous art forms. Masks, drums, button blankets and storytelling are all traditional forms for Indigenous cultures; ďŹ nd out how these are still relevant today.

This versatile course transfers into every BC university and college as an equivalent to ďŹ rst year university English. It is a required course within many of Camosun’s diploma programs, such as Business Admin., Criminal Justice, Environmental Technology, Nursing, Sport Management, and more.

This course examines some basic concepts in political science. Using examples from various countries, it introduces students to the nature of politics, government, the state, constitutions, international politics, political economy, human rights, and the process of democracy.

It also examines dierent perspectives for understanding and evaluating the political world.

This psychology course will help you discover how children grow and develop physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically from infancy to middle childhood. There will be an emphasis on a child’s needs at any given age and stage, with a discussion on how these needs can best be met.

This course introduces students to philosophy through an exploration of love and sex, by examining the history of concepts and ideals of love; evaluating ethics around issues such as abortion, adultery, pedophilia, and birth control; exploring biological versus environmental causes of sexual orientation; and investigating the value of monogamy.

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Originally from Wales, Gillian Redwood is a lifelong, professional artist who recently moved to Victoria.

Creating colourful, semi-abstract artwork is her full-time calling at Xchanges Gallery and Studios in downtown Victoria.

“My sight is not particularly good, however the information I receive from looking at a person, say, sitting beside the water, is huge,” says Redwood. “I can feel a lot of the movement and sense where the energy of a person flows.

These are the elements that I paint in this series, and this is where I develop the ideas for my paintings.”

Redwood obtained her art and design degree at Cardiff College of Art in Wales, and the West of England College of Art, U.K. More recently she studied life drawing and painting at the St. Ives School of Painting, U.K. “I feel that people often disregard the sensory information that we receive, and attempt to reproduce what the lens of a camera sees. I like to imagine where our seeing eyes could take us, if we would let them,” she says.

Redwood invites the public to enjoy The Gathering, an her new work, exhibition of paintings a lively group of

by Gillian Redwood will paintings entitled be at Discovery Coffee, The Gathering.

1964 Oak Bay Ave., She describes it until Feb. 14. as her exploration of how both men and The opening event is women gather their tonight (Jan. 4) from 7 talents, energies to 9 p.m. Everyone is and spirit to move welcome. through their lives.

The artwork is on

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display at Discovery Coffee, 1964 Oak Bay Ave. until Feb. 14. llavin@vicnews.com

Catch The Imposter The Victoria Film Festival is offering an exclusive screening of The Imposter (2012), a Victoria premiere.

Gear up for this year’s festival with this edge-of-your-seat thriller and pick up the 2013 Festival Program Guide while you're at it.

The Imposter will be shown Jan. 10-13 at the Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. Screenings will be held nightly at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Imposter is a gripping real-life thriller from director Bart Layton that took the 2012 film festival circuit by storm. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay from San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, his family receives the staggering news that Nicholas has been found in Spain with a story of kidnap and torture. Overjoyed, they welcome the boy back into their home, but things aren’t what they seem.

Layton mixes re-enactments, interviews and suspenseful storytelling in a beautifully-woven film that allows the audience to play Prizes and nominations detective. With unending twists and include: turns, this story is far from black Winner: Miami International and white. This half-documentary, Film Festival Grand Jury half true-crime drama will leave you documentary prize breathless.

Nominated: Sundance Grand The Vic Theatre is operated by Jury world documentary prize the Victoria Film Festival. All proWinner: Hot Docs Filmmakers’ ceeds from these screenings go to Award support the Victoria Film Festival’s Nominated: British Independent continued programming. For more Film Awards - Best Film, Best information, call 250-389-0444, or Director, Best Debut Director, visit thevic.ca.

Best Technical Achievement Tickets to The Imposter are $10 Editing, Best Achievement in and are available online at boxofProduction, Best Documentary fice.victoriafilmfestival.com or at Shortlisted: Academy Award for the door (cash only).

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ARTS LISTINGS IN BRIEF

New Imperial social and dance Dance in the beautiful Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess, 1575 Lyall St. in Esquimalt.

The next dance, on Friday, Jan. 11, will be their first event in 2013, the Pulp Mills. plays from 8 to 11:30 p.m.

Tickets at the door are $14 for non-members, $10 for members. Includes tea/coffee and a snack.

For more information, call Siggy at 250721-3799.

Free Scottish Country dancing Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society presents a free open house, Jan. 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 550 Obed Ave. Learn to dance, have fun and enjoy a lively evening of dancing. No partner or experience necessary.

Dress casually and wear soft-soled shoes.

For more information call 250-598-0207, email viscds@shaw.ca or go to viscds.ca.

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Travis Paterson 250-480-3279 sports@vicnews.com

SPORTS

Chargers sweep turkey-burner

SPORTS NEWS

Chargers win all three holiday tournament games

Women short, men split in Cali

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The Camosun Chargers’ December break is too long for Brett Westcott’s basketball calendar.

To break the month up, the Chargers women’s coach runs Camosun’s annual holiday tournament for the express reason of keeping his players sharp.

So when the Vancouver Island Mariners backed out of the Chargers’ third and final match of the holiday tournament, which was set for Sunday (Dec. 30), Westcott didn’t hesitate to organize a new opponent.

“We wanted to play, it didn’t matter to us who,” Westcott said on Sunday. The Chargers did play, and won a lopsided game over a mixed team of alumni and local nightleaguers, who wore the Chargers blue practice pinnies.

Overall the tournament proved successful for the Chargers, who went 3-0.

After winning just three of the first eight league games this fall, including a one-point win over the Langara Falcons (3-5), the Chargers clicked into gear for the holidays. They beat the visiting Falcons by 18 on Saturday and Hamilton’s Mohawk Mountaineers by 23 on Friday.

The wins prove a consensus theory in the bleachers that this team is starting to come together.

“Coming out of exams we didn’t have any games for a month, so it’s

important to play. I thought at times (during the tournament) we played well, at other times it looked like we hadn’t played before,” Westcott said. “I’m disappointed in the first half of the season, but judging by how Mohawk did against the other teams, I guess we played better than we thought.”

To watch the Chargers is to see a team that wins by committee, with a fairly even share of talent across the team.

Third-year Elyse Matthews (Stelly’s secondary) leads the Chargers in points scored with an average of 12 per game. It’s fifth in the PacWest but is far off the dominant 19.6 ppg pace of league-leader Amonda Francis (Douglas Royals).

But with Chargers’ guard Ella Goldschmid (Mount Douglas secondary) right behind Matthews with 11 ppg (eighth in the PacWest), the picture begins to unfold.

Goldschmid is also ninth in the PacWest in assists, and is part of the Chargers’ rebuilt attack after the departure of Aija Salvador, who was central to the team’s offence.

“It’d be nice if (Saturday’s) win over Langara was a league game, but even though it doesn’t count (in the standings), it gives us much more confidence going ahead,” Goldschmid said.

The sophomore is part of a Victoria-heavy roster, rich with first and second year players. The team is so young, Goldschmid is undecided about coming back for another year of university transfer courses. The Chargers know they’re better than their 3-5 record suggests, she added, and are ready to punch their way

IN BRIEF

The UVic Vikes men’s basketball team closed out their California tour with a 96-88 loss to the No. 19-ranked NAIA team, Concordia UniversityIrvine Eagles on Sunday (Dec. 30). Terrell Evans led the Vikes with 18 points. The men won their first game, 55-52 over the Biola Eagles of La Mirada.

Third-year Vike Jessica Renfrew led the Vikes women’s team with 31 points in the second of their twogame exhibition series in California. The Vikes fell with a 72-62 loss to Vanguard University, a strong No. 3-ranked NAIA team. The Vikes women lost to Biola 63-43 in their other game.

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Jessica Villadiego of the Kwantlen Eagles and Ella Goldschmid of the Camosun Chargers reach for a loose ball during PacWest play at PISE earlier this season. into the playoffs now that the second stage of the season is here.

“It’s tempting to think how good we can be next year, even this year,” Goldschmid said.

“The top seven (of eight) teams are all competitive, as long as we get into the playoffs, anybody can win,” Westcott said.

Tonight’s (Jan. 4) game between the Mariners and Chargers, in Nanaimo, was cited as the main rea-

son for VIU’s cancellation on Sunday.

Friday (Jan. 11) and Saturday (Jan. 12) the Chargers host the Langara Falcons and Douglas Royals, women play at 6 p.m. and men at 8 p.m.

The Chargers men finished the first half with wins over Kwantlen and the CBC Bearcats, the team’s first two wins of the season. sports@vicnews.com

Royals, Grizz home for two The sixth-place Victoria Royals hope to continue their upward trend hosting the fifth-place Tri City Americans tonight and tomorrow, 7 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

The Victoria Grizzlies host the Nanaimo Clippers tonight at 7:15 p.m. and the Powell River Kings Sunday at 1 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

VIJHL name All-Star squads Travis Paterson

Holidays on ice Juan de Fuca Grizzlies B2 peewee captain Lachlan Sleivert, middle, stands between Langley Eagles’ Justin Ralph (left) and Riley Geiger at the Langley Minor Hockey Association peewee rep hockey tournament on Dec. 28. The B2 team was in tough in Langley, going winless in five. Meanwhile the peewee C1 Grizzlies won gold at the Victoria Minor Hockey Association Christmas tournament.

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Former teammates Travis Oickle and Max Mois will once again suit up on the same team when the two South Division allstars attend the 2013 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League AllStar Classic in Parksville on Jan. 13.

Mois was traded last month from the Westshore Wolves to the Saanich Braves, and will represent the latter in the All-Star Classic. Oickle, who holds the distinction of having played for the now-defunct former Westshore Stingers, will represent the expansion Wolves.

The South Division rosters were recently announced for both the All-Star game and Prospects games.

Leading the list on the South’s All-Star team is the first-place

Victoria Cougars with six players: forwards Brody Coulter, Sam Rice and Mark Walton, defencemen Graham Zagrodney and Jacob Stolz, and goalie Evan Roch. Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt will lead the bench.

The Saanich Braves are second with five players, forwards Mois, Ty Jones and Josh Gray, defenceman Garett Kemmler and goalie Tanner McGaw. Joining Oickle from the Wolves is forward Josh Bloomenthal and defenceman Chris McDonald. Peninsula Panthers players going are forwards Cole Golka and Josh Adkins, and defenceman Cody Breitenstein. Former Panthers star Kyle Peterson leads the trio of Kerry Park Islanders with F Alex Milligan and D Colton Burt.

Full rosters at VIJHL.com. sports@vicnews.com

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

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

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to support our Pediatric clients for home/school care in the Victoria area.

Pediatric experience is an asset, although we do offer client speciďŹ c training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training supports. If you are an LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you. Interested individuals are encouraged to fax or email resume to:

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: CAMERA, West Bay area (Esquimalt), Dec. 29. Call to identify (250)727-7401.

MOVING IN 1 week, everything must go. Solid wood kitchen table w/ 4 chairs & centre leaf, couch, chairs, misc kitchen stuff, cookware, pictures, microwave. No reasonable offer refused. All must go. Call 1(587)297-1961.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PERSONAL SERVICES MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

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Eligibility for Job Options BC: • Unemployed, non-EI British Columbians who are Landed Immigrants or Canadian Citizens and are not attending school • A non-EI individual is one who has not established a regular Employment Insurance claim in the last three years; and, has not established a maternity or parental claim in the past ďŹ ve years

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE -Friday, January 4, 2013 REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright newer 1 bdrm deluxe suite.

Short term. (250)514-7747.

CARS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.

HOMES WANTED

LANGFORD NEW townhome.

Private bedroom/bath. All inclusive. NS/NP. Avail immed. $625 mo. 250-382-9434.

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BUYING - RENTINGSELLING Call us today to place your classified ad

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

OAK BAY Junction: 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ bldg. $850.

Heat, h/w incl. Jan.15 or Feb.1 N/P. Share purchase req’d.

1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

2009 PONTIAC G5- $14,500.

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

45,000 km. 2 year warranty left. Senior giving up licence, reason for sale. Call (250)3600892.

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

$50-$1000 CASH

ROYAL OAK, grd level 2 bdrm, 5 appls, util’s incl’d.

NS/NP, Close to shops & buses. Jan. 1st. $1050 mo.

(250)744-9405, (250)479-9405

For scrap vehicle

SIDNEY 1 BDRM- own W/D, $850+ shared utils w/upper suite. Available now. Call (778)426-1524.

SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY 2 BDRM upper- own W/D, $1300+ shared utils w/lower suite. Available Feb 1.

Call (778)426-1524.

SOOKE: 1-BDRM $675 mo.

Shared laundry. Avail Jan 1st.

Pets cons. (778)352-1618.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes Today’s Solution

OTTER POINT Trailer Park.

40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

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.

CEDAR HILL Golf course- 1 bdrm, private entrance, off street parking, W/D, utils included. NS/NP. Refs req. Avail Feb. 1. $800. 250-595-0505.

1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200.

Alan, (778)426-3487.

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PRESSURE WASHING

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.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

A2Z WRIGHT Moving. $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount.

Call Phil (250)383-8283.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

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

Call 250-220-0734.

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

TAX

ELECTRICAL

250-477-4601

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

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.

250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl.

No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

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

FENCING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp.

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

Senior discounts.

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

HANDYPERSONS

COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

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

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

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

Shaping trees & roses. Blackberry clearing. Call John, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

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

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

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

QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates.

(250)896-6652.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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 ✭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.

MOVING & STORAGE 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.

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

or

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. Licenced 25 yrs. 250-884-7066.

Peacock Painting

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278

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

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

CONTRACTORS

INSULATION

250-507-6543.

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

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

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

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

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

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

RENOVATING? Use our community classifieds Service Directory to find an expert in your community.

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

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

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

250.388.3535

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Friday, January 4, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

This Weekend’s

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

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

828 Rupert Terrace

107-3900 Shelbourne, $245,000

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

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

pg. 1

982 Mckenzie, $324,900

506-327 Maitland, $269,900 pg. 5

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the

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

pg. 8

pg. 5

110-1505 Church Ave, $219,000

Saturday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 5

Sunday 1-4 Sotheby’s International James Leblanc, 250-812-7212

pg. 1

pg. 5

316 Brunswick Pl, $524,500

309-825 Goldstream, $233,900

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

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

pg. 8

Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting Afternoon session @ 3:30 p.m.

Evening session @ 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Special Committee of the Whole Budget meeting 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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Benny Taddei with son Ben and niece with his new 1968 Mustang fastback.

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Benito (Benny) Taddei and Antonina Ferrari grew up five blocks apart in a little village near Aquila, Italy and started dating when she was just 14 years old. He was from a family of six boys and his father said there wasn’t enough property for all his sons to inherit. Benny followed his older brother to Vancouver in 1957 and started a new life at the age of 21.

Two years later, Antonina arrived in Vancouver and they married.

Benny was an expert tile and marble installer and worked hard. He had a flair for style and eventually opened his own hair styling salon. He called it House of Ferrari to honour his wife’s maiden name and the styling of his favorite Italian sports car.

By the fall of 1967, Benny Taddei had

a thriving salon with 18 stylists and a hobby farm in Richmond. In October, he spotted a new red 1968 Mustang that had just arrived in the showroom of Musgrove Ford at Main Street and Kingsway in Vancouver. “I loved the beautiful fastback styling and the red reminded me of the Ferrari sports cars from Italy,” he recalls of the moment.

Benny paid the asking price of $5,102, believing he would miss the opportunity if he went away to think about it. His son Ben was just two months old when the Mustang came home. Antonina

Benny Taddei with son Ben receiving the freshly restored 1968 Mustang fastback he bought new in Vancouver

had learned to drive and the Mustang became their family car.

“This was my dad’s first new car,” Ben Taddei says. “Prior to that, he drove around in a used 1952 Buick with a rusted-out floor.” He says his parents worked hard and saved to buy their first home and, when they paid it off, they bought the car. “The Continued on next page

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‘68 Mustang Mustang represents their youth and energy and my dad’s passion for sporty cars, good design and beautiful things.”

Before the years of mandatory seat belts, Ben always rode up front with his mother. His dad would let him shift the transmission and have his hand on the steering wheel. “I felt so grown up and cool while I could hardly see over the dashboard,” he says.

He recalls traveling in the car after late-night departures from visits with aunts, uncles and cousins. “I would crawl into the back area behind the fold down rear seat and look up at the stars through the rear window. I thought the moon was following me home.”

When Ben reached the age of eight in the mid 1970s, his father began teaching him how to drive the car on the deserted farm roads in Richmond. By the time he was 10, he was going solo in the Mustang driver’s2013 seat with THE NEW AWD his dad as co-pilot.

His ‘job’ every Saturday was to back the Mustang out of the carport and wash it. “I used to turn on the radio and diligently clean the car inside and out.”

About two months after he

got his driver’s license, he was showing off to friends in the car and drove into a curb at full speed. Only the wheel and suspension were damaged but Ben felt terrible. “I thought I had destroyed my dad’s car.”

One year ago, father and son drove the car to a restoration shop in Coquitlam and committed the Mustang to a full rotisserie restoration. Ben decided to update the car with modern power steering, power disc brakes, a high-performance engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission, Shelby exhaust and American Racing wheels. The Mustang gleams with its new candy apple red paint.

The Mustang got a green bow for Christmas. “Everything I have today I owe to my parents. They gave me love, a good home and an education,” Ben says of his wish to give them back their Mustang in brand new condition.

“I had the car restored a bit selfishly – a little the way I wanted. But options were added that were available at the time that my father couldn’t afford.

FORESTER I’m fortunate to be in a financial position to do this and I want my dad to have some fun with the car,” he says.

Ben is looking forward to once again being in the car with his family. “My dad and I will

car’ honking the horn. The difference this time was that the car was parked in the garage. Seatbelt laws, you know.”

drive the Mustang together and he’ll use it whenever he wants to – probably more than I will because he is long retired.”

Ben hopes to eventually pass the Mustang on to his daughter who is now six. “Who knows: maybe she will fall in love with the car like I did. As I did when I was a toddler, she has spent time in the front seat of ‘Nonna’s

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