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Two-way debate at forum Beacon Avenue the subject of a traffic direction forum Oct. 8 Tim Collins Contributor
It was all the rage during the 1980s and ‘90s to streamline traffic flow by moving to the creation of one way streets, according to Steve Duck of the Sidney Traffic Improvement Group (STIG). But applying that concept to the one way section of Sidney’s Beacon Avenue was the wrong way to go. “The whole concept was uninviting,” said Duck. “It was a concept made popular by traffic engineers who wanted to move as many cars as possible through a city as quickly as possible. That’s not what Sidney’s main street should be about.” Duck pointed out that municipalities right across North America have been reverting back to two-way traffic in their commercial areas. That’s why the group has been lobbying town council to reconsider the choice made back in 1996 that led to the current one-way thoroughfare in the heart of downtown. The question has been under review for some months. Early in 2013, a traffic study was commissioned by council and conducted by Victoria’s Urban Systems. That study was sent on through the Community Development Committee to council and included the statement that “the one-way section of Beacon between Fifth and Second Street was counter-intuitive and did not appear to enhance the mobility of the area.” Please see: Group wants Sidney visitors, page 22
A curious pig leans in for a better look at the camera at a farm on Lochside Drive in Central Saanich.
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Satisfied in Sidney Survey shows majority of Sidney residents happy with council, town services Steven Heywood News staff
A sample of Sidney residents are happy with their quality of life in the community and appear to be willing to pay additional taxes to maintain or improve that lifestyle. A new Ipos Reid satisfaction survey was conducted in May and June of this year. The results were made public at council’s Sept. 23 meeting and were hailed as good news for the municipality. Three hundred Sidney residents were
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contacted by phone and asked about their level of satisfaction with local services, the decisions of mayor and council, quality of life in Sidney, their top local issues and taxes, among others. In most categories, those surveyed indicated a level of satisfaction higher than the B.C. average in other municipalities. Mayor Larry Cross agrees the survey acts as a barometer on how council is doing and how its decisions impact the residents. “Overall, it shows a good reaction to
popular issues,” Cross said, “but we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We do have areas where we need to improve on.” Communications between the Town and its residents is one of those areas where improvement is needed. Most respondents either didn’t know of, or had no particular information they needed — but those who did listed taxes, budgets and land issue matters as things about which they wanted more details. Please see: Sidney’s first such survey, page 5
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CENTRAL SAANICH — The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation kicked off a fundraising effort this week to purchase a new CT scanner for the facility. Their goal is to raise $1.6 million for the scanner, which will replace the existing 10-year-old machine. See more about the scanner and the campaign on a video link at www.sphf.ca.
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Electoral wins bolster Elizabeth May’s confidence in the future of the Green Party Steven Heywood News staff
She has been called the hardest-working Member of Parliament in Canada, receiving praise for both her tenacity and ability to raise issues on both the national and local stage. Despite all the accolades, Elizabeth May knows the road ahead is still a tough one for the lone Green Party MP in Ottawa. May recently visited the office of the Peninsula News Review for a sit down interview and update on her activities as MP for SaanichGulf Islands and leader of the federal Green Party. She had just finished moving into a new home in Sidney and was happy to drop in on her new neighbours. She’s also in the midst of writing a new book, slated to come out in the fall of 2014. The working title is Who We Are and May said its about Canadians, national issues and how we see ourselves. It’s also going to be a little more autobiographical than she expected. On this particular day, May said she had been on the phone in conference calls and meetings since 7:30 a.m. The job of an MP requires a person to be on-call, so to speak, at almost any hour. “In my local office, I call the staff there constituent advocates,” May said. “They and I hear people’s issues and put ourselves in their shoes, even if it’s not necessarily in our jurisdiction.” Such is the role of an
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MP Elizabeth May gestures during a speech at a Sidney event earlier this year.
“I can’t claim credit for everything. But I am certain this riding isn’t being treated any worse than any other riding.” – Elizabeth May elected official — provincial, local or federal, you need to know where to direct people so they can get answers or assistance. “Our goal is to help people get to the right person.” Much of what May is talking about is commonplace for MPs and provincial MLAs — and to some extent, local municipal politicians. Where the process differs for May is that she’s alone, a party
of one right now, and needs to be able to cross partisan lines to get results both on Parliament Hill and on the Saanich Peninsula. She has found success here, too, winning the most recent Parliamentarian of the Year award, voted on by her non-Green Party peers in Ottawa. This accolade, she admitted, means the most to her. “It backs up my philoso-
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phy of treating everyone I meet in politics as I would anyone else. As a result, the award shows I have respect and appreciation from my colleagues in Parliament and this falls outside of party politics.” Locally, May consults with provincial and local politicians on a variety of issues. Most recently, May said she met with NDP MLA Gary Holman in Sidney — a practice she started with former B.C. Liberal MLA Murray Coell.
The local front Last year, May found suc-
Bergmann Piano Duo October 7 MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann became a piano duo while studying with Arie Vardi at the Hochschule fur Musik and Theater, Hannover and later with Jean-Eudes Vaillancourt at the University de Montreal. Floating Ideas Lecture Series Dr. Melissa Frey October 9 SHAW OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTRE Guest speaker, Dr. Melissa Frey will be discussing invasive species in BC. For more information, go to www.oceandiscovery.ca. Sidney Fine Art Show October 18-20 MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE Now in its 11th year, the Sidney Fine Art Show is one of the largest juried fine arts shows in BC and a staple event for any discerning arts appreciator. Visit: www.sidneyfineartshow.ca or www.cacsp.com for additional information. Everything Fitz October 20 CHARLIE WHITE THEATRE A Family band featuring the high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing of four of Canada’s finest musicians. Open House by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tour Company October 24 SHAW OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTRE Food, drink, and fun! All proceeds from
cess in lobbying Ottawa to keep the Centre for Plant Health in North Saanich open. Amongst the constituency office’s day-to-day work on such issues as immigration cases, VISAs and shortterm visits, May has added her voice to a few other causes. The effort to save an old Royal Canadian Air Force administration building at the Victoria airport has found May to be on their side. Plans are to have the structure torn down once the new Department of National Defence helicopter hangar is built. “It is clear, and we will meet again on this, that the airport authority wants it torn down,” May said. “It is not, in their view, a heritage building.” May said she’s working with proponents of its preservation to change that view and seek out alternatives such as saving remnants of the building. “It certainly means a lot to local veterans here and we do need a solution that satisfies all sides.” Yet not all issues she faces locally are wins. The Centre of the Universe facility at the Dominion Observatory in Saanich closed at the end of summer. May said she had worked with NDP MLA Lana Popham on trying to find ways of keeping the public interpretive centre open. PlEaSE SEE: May’s eyes on, page 8
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Town staff wages frozen Council enacts wage moratorium for two years Steven Heywood News staff
Sixteen management staff at the Town of Sidney have had their wages frozen for two years in a moratorium enacted by mayor and council. At council’s Sept. 23 meeting, approval was given to stop the practice of matching management salary increases to negotiated terms with unionized workers. The moratorium covers 2014 and 2015. Chief Administrative Officer Randy Humble said the affected staff were aware the freeze was coming, so it wasn’t a surprise. He said council’s action was not brought about by any financial issues within the municipality
believes the wages but more of a realizafor their management tion the Town needed staff are competitive to recognize local ecoin comparison with nomic realities. the region. “I think council is “However we must saying the Town is also appreciate the not in isolation from realities and financial the current economic pressures that curimpacts on business rently face many of and residents,” he our citizens and busisaid. Larry Cross nesses,” he stated. Since 2008, when “There is a realization the national and provincial economies took a turn amongst council that the econfor the worse, concerns have omy is still very much in recovpersisted about when fortunes ery mode and, consequently, it is incumbent upon us to provide might recover. Humble added there was a sig- a level of responsibility and leadnificant salary review for man- ership in this tenuous economic agement staff in 2007, during climate.” The Town of Sidney is schedwhich wages were increased to keep pace, and be competitive uled to enter into new contract with, similar positions within negotiations with the Canadian other Capital Regional District Union of Public Employees Local 374 at the end of the year. municipalities. In a media release, Mayor — with files from the Town of Sidney Larry Cross said council editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Cross said communications is a high priority item in council’s upcoming strategic planning session, as well as their recentlycompleted communications plan. “We have heard that people aren’t always getting the message,” he said, “so we need to use a variety of methods to reach them.” The survey indicated people’s preferred methods of getting information is through Town newsletters and the local newspaper. Respondents also stated they would be willing to pay additional taxes to either maintain or improve local municipal services. Fiftyseven per cent of them favoured increased taxes (the B.C. norm is 49 per cent) while only 29 per cent suggested cutting services would be preferable. Eighty-nine per cent of respondents said they get good or very good value from the Town for their taxes. This is Sidney’s first such survey, said chief administrative officer Randy Humble. It was done to get additional feedback from the community as council heads into strategic planning later this month. What it does, he said, is set a benchmark for the community. “Overall, it’s a very good news story for the Town,” Humble said. “It indicates a strong level
of satisfaction with how the Town is being managed and the decisionmaking of mayor and council.” Issues raised in the survey — transportation, affordable housing and growth and development being the main ones — will be reviewed by staff, Humble said, and discussed by council. The survey cost the Town approximately $10,000. Humble said he doesn’t recommend it be done every year; perhaps only once per council term of office. The full Ipsos Reid satisfaction survey can be viewed on the Town’s website, www. sidney.ca. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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Body found at marina Police calling man’s death nonsuspicious Devon MacKenzie News staff
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boat at the marina on Blue Heron Road, was found in the water between two boats by passersby on the morning of Sept. 27. Sidney North Saanich RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service were on hand throughout the morning and into the afternoon to remove the body and investigate. Authorities are calling it “a nonsuspicious sudden death” and have not released information on the man’s identity.
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ife’s good in Sidney. A survey of 300 citizens gave the municipality glowing reviews for the services it delivers, how it responds to its residents, council’s decisionmaking process and how life in general is pretty darn great in Sidney-By-The-Sea. This should come as no surprise, considering some of the bigger issues facing the community include which direction people should be driving down the street or how local businesses can tell their stories better to a broader market. And, as outlined in Wednesday’s PNR, even local youth realize that they’ve got it good in Sidney. In broad strokes, most people would agree Sidney has a lot to offer and life here isn’t that bad at all. There are more serious issues, of course. Sidney isn’t perfect. Mayor Larry Cross realizes this fact and is quick to point out that, despite the survey’s glowing picture of the town and how it’s being run under his watch, there is room for improvement. The municipality is taking steps to do just that — from recognizing a stagnant economy is having an impact and backing various marketing initiatives and events and taking their own finances in hand, to opening up new ways of communicating with residents about the goings-on at town hall. He has to be bolstered somewhat by survey respondents’ apparent willingness to pay more taxes to maintain or improve local services. Normally, no one wants to pay more taxes. People must have been caught at home on a good day to answer so positively to taxation questions. It’s great news that a representative portion of the population finds the local quality of life quite high. And apart from minor griping, most people and groups appear willing to work together to keep that lifestyle alive in Sidney. There are certainly upgrades and tweaks to be made — plenty of people are stepping up to help inspire positive change — so let’s hope that future decisions keep Sidney on that path. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 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.
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opposed to regular Republicans, ome of our neighbours to I guess – want to stop President the south did everything Barack Obama from introducing a they could this week to medicare bill so badly that they’ll prevent the great republic hold the operation of from being the U.S. government for tainted by universal ransom. health care. Drop the health-care They forced the closure provisions of the budget of parts of the American or the Republicans will government, starting shut down major portions with the operation of the of the federal government national parks. by refusing to pass the “America’s greatest budget bill. idea” will pay the price for Only in America. those who would tarnish Alistair Taylor The Republicans the braintrust of freedom have agreed (amongst with socialist notions Out on a Limb themselves) to a plan that from the north. would fund government Extend medical benefits operations in return for delaying the to everybody! Indeed. From my health-care provisions for a year. cold, dead fingers. If you can’t The president doesn’t want to do afford medical benefits, then, well this because health care reform is a … die. major component of his legislative What is it about universal plan, a plan which the election health care that scares politically campaign was partly fought on. conservative Americans? Is it such You know, the election that the a bad thing? I mean we’re not Republicans lost. It’s not just in talking about allowing, well, I don’t Campbell River where the losers of even want to say what unsavory an election think they still have the behaviours we could draw right to dictate how the city should disturbing comparisons with. be run. I don’t understand it, but if I So, the Republicans are willing to follow the “logic,” the issue goes shut down non-essential services something like this: (like national parks because some Conservative Republicans – as
people think national parks aren’t essential) in order to prevent health-care reform. Okay, I get it that universal health care is expensive. But whenever you discuss government spending in the U.S., you can always fall back on that dependable old saw, “If the U.S. government just gave health care (or insert any program) a portion of the money it spends on the military …” It’s not the sustainability debate that puzzles me, it’s the vehemence with which opponents in the U.S. view health care. It’s the red scare of the 21st century, which, of course, has been raging since, well, the red scare of the 1950s and ’60s. It’s an ideological issue. Why do health-care opponents not want to offer health services to all or most of the U.S. citizens who can’t afford it? Why is that such a bad thing? Of course, the fear for Canadians about Republican antics is that our Conservatives start to get funny ideas. Luckily, we don’t have to shut down the federal government to get our way, the prime minister just has to prorogue Parliament. Alistair Taylor is editor of the Campbell River Mirror.
‘Extend medical benefits to everybody! Indeed.’
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Dr. Donald A. Grace, Urologist
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am writing in response to Brenda Jordison’s letter regarding what she sees as bullying tactics by the residents of Tanner Ridge towards Foundation Organics. No one involved here is ganging up on a poor defenceless business owner. Never mind that this business should never have been set up on a farm in the first place because it is in an industrial, rather than an agricultural, concern. The business in question has behaved in a disrespectful manner towards its neighbourhood since it began. Central Saanich bylaws have been flouted (the District has filed suit against
Foundation Organics) and the operations plan it submitted to the CRD hasn’t been abided by, including such things as doors have been constantly left open when the plan stated they would be closed and compost is reported to have been sold when agricultural compost is to be exclusively applied to the land it was made on. This is not a poor little business trying to get by and get along with its neighbours. This is an aggressive, law-flouting business that is polluting the air in Central Saanich and not even trying to make nice with the community. It’s also more than just a bad smell
we’re dealing with. Many of us have developed acute sinus and respiratory problems or those with chronic health issues have experienced exacerbation of their symptoms. Bottom line: this is an unhealthy, unfriendly and inappropriate industrial operation that does not belong in a residential neighbourhood and it most certainly should be shut down. The residents of Tanner Ridge and Martindale Valley are the ones who have been bullied by Foundation Organics and now we’re fighting back. Andree Penrice Central Saanich
Readers respond: Compost in Central Saanich, census data Stench needs to be eliminated I feel compelled to respond to the letter Bullying Tactics Not Necessary. I don’t have a computer so can’t visit the website mentioned in the letter. I can only go by what I read in the PNR. There certainly have been enough opinions expressed on both sides and I do have some experience in living with odour 24/7. I think what the Tanner Ridge people are trying desperately to say is for them, it is a very serious concern. If you look up the word odour in Roget’s Thesaurus you will find 15 definitions. It doesn’t take long for your nose to recognize the odour as a putrid stench. This stench permeates your house, your car, your clothes, your body, so that eventually you feel you are the stench. You can’t go anywhere and leave it behind. That, to me, is a very serious psychological problem, especially to people who are sensitive to smells. Even perfumes are sickening to some. Let us all do our part. Try to create less waste and compost our own waste, if we can. The composting facility is a good idea and very necessary but eliminating the stench has to be addressed. No one should have to feel like they’ve been sprayed by a skunk. Katie Booth Sidney
Composting needs better options Brenda Jordison (PNR letters Sept. 25) is disappointed in the tactics used by the farm and resident neighbours of Foundation Organics to force bylaw compliance on this facility.
I am sure Foundation Organics feels the same. However, I suggest the Tanner Ridge community web site is a genuine reflection of the concerns that face these residents daily. Without community context the casual visitor cannot know what is accurate and what is not. Is there inflamed rhetoric on the members forum? Yes. But the website’s purpose is not to explain the greater issues to casual visitors but to serve those already knowledgeable of those issues. Anyone who has attended recent Central Saanich council or CRD meetings has heard and seen the scale of the respiratory, sinus, throat and migraine complaints. Are these ’socially responsible, honest community members’ organized and focussed in their purpose to restore the quality of the air they breathe? Absolutely. Do they think they have a right to hold any business accountable for its ongoing failure to meet bylaw compliance — particularly when it affects their health? Yes they do. There are better ways to accomplish the diversion of kitchen waste from the landfill and the CRD is exploring those options. Rebecca Cotterell Central Saanich
Do it right Re: Composter squandered opportunity, PNR Sept. 20 ) I agree Foundation Organics has squandered a unique opportunity to demonstrate they are able to operate their composting facility properly. That is not the central issue, however. If farmers on the Peninsula want to do composting to improve their lands, they can do so. If they wish to establish a commercial composting facility they should adhere to the munici-
pal bylaws, locate in areas zoned industrial and pay the appropriate taxes. Carl Eriksen Central Saanich
Avoiding dubious, obsolete points Re: less debate, more facts, PNR Sept. 27. I always avoid what John Upward calls “obsolete and dubious points.” I did not record which schools had been replaced by new ones since that is already on record and not the point I was making — which was that we continue to invest in education. I said we have more people in the 10-19 year old category than the CRD average. As a percentage of population this is correct, from the 2011 Census data — I regret I did not clarify ratio versus gross numbers. There is nothing obsolete or dubious about Stats Canada 2011 Census data. That’s the most recent census data available. In the CTQ report I cannot find a statement “North Saanich has the oldest per capita populace in Canada.” Nor is it a genuine fact. Sections 3.5 and 5.9 of the report deal with older folks. The report says “the 65+ age group is
well above the national average” and “North Saanich is shown to have one of the oldest populations on the Island,” but does not quote the source. What do Stats Canada and the CBC say? A Portrait of Seniors in Canada (Stats Can) defines seniors as 65 years and older. The CBC website details information based on the 2011 Census and CP report of 29 May 2012. The CBC reported: • Peterborough, Ont.,had the highest percentage of seniors in Canadian municipalities — 19.5 per cent. • Parksville, B.C. had the highest percentage of seniors in smaller communities at 38.6 per cent. So, the answer is that truth is above all the essence of democracy. Democracy is government of the people for and by the people — all of them. We do not need rulers, particularly in our bogus democracies where majorities may mean only 25 per cent of the electors. As French dramatist Robert de Fler said, “Democracy is the name we give the people whenever we need them.” So, am I factual in my comments? Dear reader, you decide — I rest my case. David Olsen North Saanich
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In Sidney, the issue earlier this year over sea walls being built in Roberts Bay ended with another one put up, to the dismay of some local environmentalists. But May said she can’t criticize the Town or anyone else on that. “I had spoken with all of the relevant players and they are all solid, good people,” she said, adding they should be able to meet in future to create a coastline regime that combines municipal and landowner needs with protection for places like Shoal Harbour and the bay.
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It’s getting easier being Green May’s victory in Saanich-Gulf Islands in 2011 was a precursor of sorts for additional Green Party support at the provincial level. This year, Andrew Weaver won the B.C. Green Party’s first seat in the legislature. In Saanich North and the Islands candidate Adam Olsen placed a strong third in one of the province’s tightest electoral races. Olsen has since been named the provincial party’s interim leader. “It shows that it’s not just me that can get elected for the Green Party,” May said. These successes create new opportunities for the Greens at evey
level, from a new pool of funding to help in future campaigns, to the interest from additional volunteers and supporters. Yet there are still a few obstacles to the ultimate breakout for the party — winning more seats in Victoria and Ottawa and ultimately full party status. One is the idea that a vote for the Green Party at any level is a vote wasted. May said her and Weaver’s recent victories show that people still vote for what they want — and that in itself is not a waste. “If people don’t feel their vote is reflective of what they want, and then they vote out of fear, that leads to lower voter turnout next time.” One of the goals of May’s regular series of town hall meetings in her constituency (which wrapped up last month) is making people aware of what’s she’s doing in-between elections. That, she said, helps raise issues in the community — and raise her party’s profile. Yet she admitted she is still only one MP in what could be called a small party in Canada. That means she is still left out of national leadership debates during federal elections. “That’s one of my biggest hurdles. Getting into that debate would be a big step.” There is hope for May and the Greens. The number of independent candidates winning seats in various levels of government is on the rise as voters seek out people they think will do a better job outside of partisan politics. While it’s still a drop in the bucket, it’s a change in voter attitudes that cannot be ignored.
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Sidney Literary Festival kicks off this weekend Devon MacKenzie News staff
The Sidney Literary Festival kicks off today (Friday, Oct. 4) and features something for everyone over the three day event. The festival spans the weekend and will include workshops, readings and meet-and-greets with local authors. A youth writing contest has also been taking place in advance of the Festival and the winners will be announced at a gala event on Saturday’s evening event. Honourable mention winners will be announced tonight (Friday) at the Friday night gala event at North Saanich Middle School. Full information and an up-to-date schedule can be found online at sidneyliteraryfestival.com.
Sidney Literary Festival schedule Tickets for all events are available at Tanners Books. All workshops for ages 9-18 are youth sponsored workshops. FRIDAY — Age 12 to 15 writer’s workshop with Sylvia Olsen from 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. at North Saanich School (register at school library).
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Wendy Picken (left) and Sharon Hope, two Sidney Literary Festival organizers, are looking forward to this weekend’s events.
Age 12 to 15 writer’s workshop with Wendy Morton from 1 to 2:20 p.m. at North Saanich Middle School (register at school library). Age 16 to 18 writer’s workshop with Brian Brett
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Coming up in arts and entertainment • Get your Country On dance featuring The Steel Toe Boots happens Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. Come dance to all your country favourites. Tickets ($25) available through the Mary Winspear box office at 250656-0275. • The Greater Victoria Police Chorus concert at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 school age children and are available at the church office (250656-2241) and at the door. • Sidney Concert Society at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.) happens Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and features Violin Virtuosity featuring Soloist Nancy DiNovo. Tickets (at Tanner’s Books) are $20 for adults, $10 for students and youth under 19 are free. — Devon MacKenzie
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Sidney events, such as the summer street market, could benefit from better collaboration and coordination, say proponents. the matter back to administration, asking that a further report be prepared to review the funding and governance of the proposed position. It’s not the first time the position has been studied by administration. The position of a community events coordinator was identified by staff in a January, 21, 2011 report to council which was a follow-up to a 2010 document which also focused on the need for a community events coordinator. Then, at the Sept. 17, 2012 Administration and Finance Committee meeting it was resolved that “a future Events C o o rd i n a t o r / C o m munity Development Officer position within the Town of Sidney be referred to the 2013 Budget deliberations.”. There was also some
“We’re all in this together, and together we can make it work.” – Cliff McNeil-Smith discussion at that time as to whether a standalone events coordinator was needed or whether the role should be part time or merged with functions such as economic development or communications. The delays are a little frustrating for McNeilSmith, but he said he is hopeful that, this time around, the position will be established. “We all know we should be doing better than we are,” said McNeil-Smith. He said a key measure of the event liaison’s success will be the numbers — specifically the attendance to events and to down-
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No stopping Cassidy Boland Saanich man faces child NORTH SAANICH — Cassidy Boland, a Grade 5 student at Kelset Elementary School has participated in the Terry Fox Run since her first year in elementary school, and this year she got a special surprise. When she was in Grade 1, Cassidy started going from class to class with her Educational Assistant, Kathy Gilbey, collecting Toonies for Terry. She did this each year with Gilbey who is a long time devoted Terry Fox Run supporter. At the time, Cassidy (who has Down syndrome) didn’t understand what cancer was but she could verbalize that Terry had a broken leg and that he ran to help others in need. “On weekly class walks, when Cassidy started lagging behind, the only way to get her to catch up would be to say “let’s run” and Cassidy would reply, “run like Terry” and off she’d go with a smile on her face,” explained Julie McManus, the TeacherLibrarian at Kelset. Her devotion and inspiration derived from the cause became particularly poignant last November when Cassidy was diagnosed with Acute Lympho-
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the treatment and Down Syndrome. Fortunately, Cassidy was able to return to Kelset Elementary this September. This year, Marilyn Hodgson, a Grade 2/3 teacher and organizer of the annual Kelset Terry Fox Run, received a special red T-shirt to be worn by a cancer survivor in the school from the Terry Fox foundation. “The Terry Fox Run at Kelset happened last week on Thursday (Sept. 26) but that day Cassidy’s platelet count happened to be down and she was exhausted,” said McManus. “She was quite tired after lunch and was resting on a couch but there was no stopping her and when it was time for the run she perked up, put on that special red shirt and started walking around the field with her sister, Shaelynne, who’s in Kindergarten,” said McManus. “Cassidy was truly in her element and had a big smile on her face. As she traveled around, Kathy would suggest taking a break and Cassidy would flash a big smile and simply say, ‘I keep going.’” — News staff
porn, luring charges Edward Hill News staff
A Saanich man is facing three child pornography charges and a charge related to attempting to locate a minor to commit a sexual offence. Norman Robert Lewis, 66, appeared in Victoria court on Sept. 23 on charges of accessing, possessing and distributing child pornography and for communicating to arrange the abduction or sexual assault of a person under 16. His next court hearing is Dec. 3. Saanich police arrested Lewis in August, searched his house and seized his computers based on information passed on by the Vancouver Police Department. Saanich police say earlier this year, Lewis allegedly transferred child porn images to a person he was communicating with through a online chatroom. That person also allegedly agreed to arrange for Lewis to
engage in a sex offence with a child, but that online chat partner turned out to be an undercover officer with the Vancouver police. Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie said the charges are based on information gleaned from computers in Lewis’s home and from the undercover officer, but he couldn’t release details on the volume of material allegedly on the computers or that had been distributed through the Internet. Lewis doesn’t have a criminal record and no minors are known to be living in his house, Eassie said. He was released on conditions that include not being around minors, not going to places where minors congregate, not possessing devices that can access the Internet and not possessing pornography. “It is disturbing to consider people within this community are allegedly engaging in this kind of activity.” editor@saanichnews.com
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Fire Prevention Week this year is all about preventing kitchen fires. Thirty-three percent of all fires in B.C. start in the kitchen. In fact, more fires start in the kitchen than in any other room of the house. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling of boiling food. • If you must leave the kitchen, even for a short time, turn off the stove. • When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay home and use a timer to remind yourself. • If you have young children, use the stove’s back burners whenever possible. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove • When you cook, wear clothing with tight-fitting sleeves. • Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, towels or anything else that can burn away from your stovetop. • Clean up food and grease from the burners, stovetops and the oven. • Don’t store combustibles in drawer below the oven.
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Cooking oil and grease fires are a major cause of residential fires in Canada. Kitchen fires due to cooking oil or grease igniting into flames cause the fastest-spreading and most destructive type of residential fire. When cooking with grease or oil, it is extremely important that you plan ahead so that you will know how to react fast to fire. • Keep a pan lid or cookie sheet handy in case grease or oil catches fire. Never attempt to move a flaming pot or pan away from the stove. The movement can fan the flames and so spread the fire. The pan will also likely be very hot, causing you to drop it. In either case, you are placing yourself at great risk. Your immediate action should be to smother the fire by sliding a lid or flat cookie sheet over the pan. Afterwards, turn off the heat and exhaust the fan, allowing the pan time to cool. Most importantly, react fast, because grease fires spread very quickly. • Keep your oven clean. Grease and food splatters can ignite at high temperatures. Ensure that you wear oven mitts when removing cooking containers to avoid serious burns. • When cooking with a microwave, be aware of three things: the heat is reflected by the metal interior; heat can pass through glass, plastic and other materials, and; heat is absorbed by the food. Use caution at all times. — Source: Fire Prevention Canada
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aving children learn about fire safety early is key, says Central Saanich Fire Department Chief Ron French — not only for their own education, but for their parents as well. That’s why the local department hosts the annual Grade 5 Expo — a day of learning for local students at their fire hall. They are sent through eight different stations to learn about safety and the job that firefighters do in the community. “It’s the right age to get at them with the information,” French says. With the support from teachers, the students take the information back home and share it with their parents. That’s good news, as fire safety is everyone’s business. Jim Tweedhope, fire Chief for the Town of Sidney’s volunteer department, says the department encourages people to make sure they have working fire alarms in their homes and businesses. As well, people should have a plan to be able to get out of their houses safely, in case there’s a fire. That involves having two ways out — in case the main exit in your plan is cut off by
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requests. “It’s amazing how regular it is,” Wilton says about the calls. Wilton says there’s one concern he has about being able to reach people when they call for help. It’s people’s house address signs. Often they are covered up and in some cases, they don’t exist at all. Knowing where they are
going is the first step to reaching people with help, he says. “It’s amazing how many people just don’t have (address signs). We will even supply and install them if we’re asked.” Even with information in the households and a dedicated fire department, French says prevention is still the key to fire safety. He urges residents to keep
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Ten tips to stay fire safe 1. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, test it monthly and change the battery yearly. 2. Never leave cooking unattended. 3. Don’t overload electrical outlets. 4. Never leave candles unattended. 5. Stub cigarettes out completely and dispose of them safely. 6. Never store gasoline indoors. 7. Prevent arson by keeping your property clean of trash and flammables. 8. Keep flammable materials such as curtains and furniture at least one metre away from space heaters. 9. Store matches and lighters in a child-proof drawer or cabinet. 10. Create and practice a fire escape plan with your whole family. Get out, stay out and call 911.
Preventing crime online
From the RCMP, here are their top cyber crime prevention tips. • Use strong passwords. Use different user ID and password combinations for different accounts and avoid writing them down. Change them on a regular basis. • Activate your firewall. Firewalls are the first line of cyber defense; they block connections to unknown or bogus sites and will keep out some types of viruses and hackers. • Use anti-virus and malware software. Prevent viruses from infecting your computer by installing and regularly updating anti-virus software. • Be social-media savvy. Make sure your social networking profiles (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc.) are set to private. Check your security settings. Be careful what information you post online. Once it is on the Internet, it is there forever! • Secure your mobile devices. Be aware that your mobile device is vulnerable to viruses and hackers. Download applications from trusted sources. • Protect your data. Use encryption for your most sensitive files such as tax returns or financial records, make regular back-ups of all your important data, and store it in another location. • Protect your e-identity. Be cautious when giving out personal information on the Internet. For more information on helping children protect themselves while on the Internet, visit: cybertip.ca. — Source: RCMP
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The RCMP is active on the water around the Saanich Peninsula.
Police service provides some timely Halloween safety tips
H
alloween is coming and with that comes reminders to all about safety this time of year, said Cpl. Pat Bryant of the Central Saanich Police Service. “This time of year is fun for people of all ages but it can also pose challenges for those who choose to celebrate it. “Above all, it’s important that you and your children remain safe,” he said. Bryant’s tips for keeping kids safe include staying off
the road and staying visible. “We expect trick-or-treaters to be out during normal evening hours, so they need to be aware of traffic and drivers need to use extra caution when driving through our community,” he said. “Trick-or-treaters should always use sidewalks and driveways, and avoid the street if at all possible.” Bryant also added these tips for parents when sending out their children on the
big night:
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• Children should use a flashlight while walking to help their visibility, especially in rural areas.
• If allowing older youth to trick-or-treat without supervision, pre-plan a route with them in advance.
• Parents can adhere reflective tape or stickers to children’s costumes or treat bags or have them wear a reflective bracelet to up their visibility to drivers.
• Be sure trick-or-treaters are wearing well-fitting shoes.
• Young trick or treaters should always be accompa-
• Avoid costumes that drag on the ground or impede your child’s vision. Any face masks should allow for full visibility and breathing.
• Candy should not be eaten unless checked by an adult first. Bryant noted that Halloween is a time for adult celebrators as well, and that police will be on patrol that night making sure people are staying safe. “We will be out conducting routine patrols and counterattack roadblocks so make sure to plan a safe ride home,” he reminded. — News staff
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PENINSULA’S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
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Central Saanich Ron French, Fire Chief Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Brian McAdam, Captain
Dan Little, Captain
Neal Widdifield, Captain Gov. du Canada
Darren Morson, Captain
Mike Crocker, Firefighter
Tim Dutchak, Firefighter
Tristan Gentile, Firefighter
Jodi Hensel, Firefighter
Emiliano Hernandez, Firefighter
John Inoke, Firefighter
Greg Johnson, Firefighter
Stacy Lee, Firefighter
Bruce Rosenthal, Firefighter
Phil Reaume, Firefighter
Brennan Gummer, Firefighter
Daryl Hall, Firefighter
Scott Henderson, Firefighter Henderson Plumbing and Gas
Pacific Institure of Sports Excellence
Access Records
Dean Bissenden, Firefighter Leigh Bissenden, Firefighter Capital Regional District
Randy Munro, Firefighter
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
Damon O’Brien, Firefighter
Rob Panter, Firefighter
VIHA
McKimm & Lott
G4S
Doug Smart, Firefighter
Shaun Sweenie, Firefighter
Chris Tetley, Firefighter
Michelle Warren, Firefighter
Brent McMillen, Firefighter
Service Canada
AMJ Campbell Van Lines
Physician
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Ryan Brain, Firefighter
Brian Bickford, Firefighter
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
John Robertson, Asst. Chief
Keith Yeo, Lieutenant
Ian Banfield, Firefighter
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
Rob Syverson, Lieutenant
City of Victoria, Public Works
Bickford Excavating
Forrest Owens, Asst. Chief
Len Gillespie, Lieutenant
District of Saanich
University of Victoria
Fortis BC Natural Gas
Rob Nelson, Deputy Chief
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
BC Ferries
BC Ambulance Service
BC Ambulance Service
Falcon Heights Contracting
Island Farms Dairy
Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.
University of Victoria
Access Records
Butchart Gardens
BC Transit
BC Ambulance Service
District of Saanich
Pat Robbins, Firefighter
Scotia Bank Commercial Banking
Michells Brothers Farm
Victoria Airport Authority
Mike Simpson, Firefighter
District of Central Saanich, Public Works
Duncan Yeo, Firefighter Coastal Construction
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The Denture Clinic
3-2227 James White Boulevard Sidney ..... (250) 655-7009
Panorama Recreation Centre
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District of North Saanich 1620 Mills Road in North Saanich ..............
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Sidney Jim Tweedhope, Fire Chief
Brett Mikkelson, Deputy Chief
Nigel Adams, Firefighter
Sidney Fire Department
Richard Ford, Lieutenant
Aaron Kary, Lieutenant
Ryan Michno, Lieutenant
Craig Pelton, Lieutenant
Dick Danger, Firefighter
Arthur van Deth, Firefighter
Greg Fiddick, Firefighter
Donald Galbraith, Firefighter
Elk Lake Auto Centre
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee
Kirk Peck, Firefighter
Dept. of National Defence
Sidney Fire Dept.
Sidney Appliance
Jared Ponath, Firefighter Royal Canadian Navy
BC Ambulance Service
Home Renovations
Darren Proulx, Firefighter Darren J. Proulx, CGA
Sidney Fire Department
City of Victoria
Viking Air
Adam Pryer, Firefighter Peninsula Co-op
Hank Michno, Assistant Chief Mike Harman, Assistant Chief Sidney Fire Department
Tyler Bannerman, Firefighter Pacific Controls Ltd.
Carl Gardner, Firefighter
Brent Jansen Plumbing & Heating
Jay Krieger, Firefighter Victoria Airport Fire
Matthew Stotyn, Firefighter Kirk Tamburino, Firefighter Lordco Auto Parts
VIHA
Town of Sidney
Matt Beasley, Firefighter
Robert Tyler, Captain
Jeff Tomlin, Captain
Sidney Fire Department
Darrin Blinko, Firefighter
BC Corrections
JV Gasworks
Kevin Mackenzie, Firefighter
Corey Makar, Firefighter
BC Ambulance Service
James Island Industries
Rick Toogood, Firefighter
Steven Tyler, Firefighter
University of Victoria
Joe Geary, Captain Sidney Plumbing
Mary Winspear Centre
Don Campbell, Firefighter
Kory Coward, Firefighter
Self Employed
Town of Sidney
Jason Mockridge, Firefighter BC Ambulance Service
Town of Sidney
Kelly Wilson, Firefighter
Spencer Young, Firefighter
Sidney Appliance
Mary Winspear Centre
Lucas Mollberg, Firefighter
Slegg Lumber
North Saanich Gary Wilton, Fire Chief
Pat Phillips, Deputy Chief John Trelford, Assistant Chief
North Saanich Fire
Ray Halsall, Captain CFB Esquimalt
Steve Knapp, Captain North Saanich Fire
Scott Provan, Captain District of North Saanich
Paul Schwagly, Captain Kone Elevators
Michael Arychuk, Firefighter Darryl Bacheldor, Firefighter Nicholas Brethour, Firefighter James Bridge, Firefighter Institute of Ocean Sciences
Radio Works
Victoria Shipyards
Pemberton Holmes Realty
Chuck Hanan, Firefighter
Ben Harding, Firefighter
Ruben Infante, Firefighter
Angela Kind, Firefighter
Ted Stelck Firefighter
Brian Thomas, Firefighter
Sonny Watson, Firefighter Wayne Wooster, Firefighter
Victoria Shipyards
Stelck Tile
District of North Saanich
Government of Canada
Self - employed
V.I. Propane
Self Employed
Municipality of Oak Bay
Kurtis Barner, Lieutenant
Tieg Clark, Lieutenant
Dave Charters Firefighter
Jon Dodd, Firefighter
A. Slater Electric
D.C. Systems Service
John Latta, Firefighter Latta Aviation
SPR Traffic Services
Lark Projects
North Saanich Fire
Austin Dickson, Lieutenant DCL Construction Ltd.
Pat Jordan, Lieutenant
Jennifer Provan, Admn. Asst.
James Dooley, Firefighter
Bill Ehman, Firefighter
Adam Elia, Firefighter
Les Hammond, Firefighter
Chase Mollberg, Firefighter
Jo Ann Sjerven, Firefighter
Greg Smith, Firefighter
Nicholson Manufacturing
Chandler Louie, Firefighter Shaun McCumber, Firefighter Student
Van Isle Windows Ltd
Neville Consulting Group
A. Slater Electric
Retired
Nicholson Manufacturing
North Saanich Fire
Anthem Properties Group
School District #63
Hammond Management Corp
Island Traffic
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JINGLE MINGLE 2013 KICKS OFFS WITH AN OCEAN-SIDE COCKTAIL PARTY A cocktail party at the Gonzales Bay home of Jingle Mingle Chair Dan Sharp and Pamela Russell took place on September 25th to thank the many supporters of the annual Jingle Mingle cocktail party and auction. Guests included members of the volunteer organizing committee, sponsors and donors who enjoyed an evening of food, wine and a little mingling before the Jingle. BC Cancer Foundation President and CEO Doug Nelson and Dr Brad Nelson, Director of the BC Cancer Agency’s Deeley Research Centre spoke about exciting immunotherapy research taking place at the Vancouver Island BC Cancer Agency. Dr Nelson believes that the body’s own immune system may hold the key to cure cancer. Funds raised through the Fund-A-Need live auction portion of Jingle Mingle will support clinical trials of this exciting research. Committee Chair Dan Sharp told the enthusiastic group about some new features for Victoria’s premier fundraising event including an ice martini bar and entertainment. Auction highlights include a new Hyundai Elantra and a Disney cruise for four. The 7th annual Jingle Mingle presented by VI Fitness and The Jingle Soiree presented by Proline Management takes place on Thursday, December 5th at the Fairmont Empress. Tickets are already 50% sold. Remaining tickets can be purchased by calling 250.519.5550 or www.bccancerfoundation.com/jinglemingle
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Local mountain biker pedalling to new heights Devon MacKenzie
paying off. “We’ve found Dillon’s growth in all areas of his life has become easier and the challenges that some teenagers face during these years seem less intense when you have a child with a solid focus,” she explained. Dillon was happy with his results through the season in the B.C. Cup Downhill Series where he competed this year in the U17 Expert category. “My goal going into it was to finish in the top 10 in each race and I did that,” Morrison said. In the B.C. Cup circuit, Morrison finished eighth at Race the Ranch in Kamloops, ninth at the Sunpeaks race, seventh at the Silverstar race and fifth at the Mount Washington race. In the Canadian National Downhill Championships at Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere, B.C. he placed seventh. “I knew going into it that jumping into the higher category I would have some tough competition but it forced me to pick up my pace and push myself. I crashed in every single race but I kept my times up and I learned a lot.” Morrison said he plans on going up another level next year in order
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After 15-year-old Dillon Morrison spent his entire summer mountain bike racing in the B.C. Cup Downhill Series some might think he would take the fall season to recuperate. But for the teen whose passion is racing and whose goal is to compete and become known on an international scale, there’s no time for rest. Morrison was accepted to Victoria’s Canadian Sport School at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence last spring and started training at the beginning of September. He trains at the gym at Camosun’s Interurban campus in the mornings and buses back to Parkland Secondary School for his afternoon classes. The sport school, which is an initiative of the Canadian Sport Institute in partnership with PacficSport, helps secondary school aged students balance their educational and training demands by giving school credits in subjects like physical education and planning for their training and education in sport. “It’s nice because it allows me to balance school work and train-
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Dillon Morrison, 15, takes a minute out of his jam-packed day to pose for the camera outside of his North Saanich home. Morrison is sponsored by Cove Bikes out of North Vancouver.
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Morrison explained. Although he finds it a bit tough to balance his social life on top of training and attending class at Parkland Secondary School his mother, Monica, said it has been
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to achieve the same results of decreased times on runs and confidence behind the handlebars. “I don’t know what to expect going into a new category again but I know I’ll be in a with a tougher and more competitive crowd so my goal for next year will be to finish mid-pack in all my races,” he said. Morrison was instrumental in getting Parkland Secondary School back into the local School Bike League last year and is an advocate of the sport. “It’s a sport that has so many different disciplines and the fact that we live where we do, you can ride all year long,” he said, noting Hartland is known for its cross country terrain and Mount Prevost in Duncan for its downhill terrain. “Outdoor activity is all but disappearing for children, but when you get involved in something like the biking world, you realize that there is another whole dimension to life. It really is a healthy lifestyle for the whole family,” said Monica, who has become an advocate for the sport through Dillon.
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LEGALS CAPTAIN FREDERICK CHARLES WEDGEWOOD Canadian Coast Guard (Retired) August 15, 1928 to September 29, 2013 Captain Frederick Charles Wedgewood died at age 85 in Victoria General Hospital after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Sidney. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his stepdaughters Barbara McShane (Lee Todd) of Delta, Ontario; Pat Thynne (Neville) of Sidney, BC; and Peggy Freeman (Stuart) of Bluffton, SC; his very special friend Gwen Armstrong; 9 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To celebrate the life of this warm and generous man, a memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013, at First Memorial Funeral Service, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, at 2 pm.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Doreen Patricia Hallworth, formerly of 2055 D White Birch Road, Sidney, BC V8L 2R2, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executors, c/o Dominique J. Alford, 201-2377 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 4M9, on or before November 1, 2013 after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Glenn Michael Hallworth and Dominique Jaye Alford, Executors By their Solicitors Henley & Walden LLP The following item is to be sold under the BC warehouse lien act by public auction: One 4x8 Connelly pool table Will be sold for all moving and storage charges owed by one Susan Price of Victoria BC. On Oct 21St 2013 at deLeeuw Billiards 10227 McDonald pk Rd. Sidney, BC
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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: RING near the Oak Bay Municipal Hall. Call the Oak Bay Police Station to identify 250-592-2424. LOST: BIFOCAL sunglasses in grey hard case, Sidney area. Call (250)655-1155. LOST: CAT, young male, black and very shy. From Topaz Park area. Please check yards and sheds. Call if found (250)381-6009. LOST DOG. 2 yr-old Boxer, named Raptor, tan, w/black & white facial markings. Substainal Reward offered. Been lost for 2 weeks. Central Saanich area. (250)544-4322. LOST iPhone, black & silver, at Panorama Rec Centre, Fri. Sept. 27., at teen skate. Please call (250)589-8828. LOST: LADIES gold wedding ring in vicinity of Amblewood and Lockside, Broadmead area. Reward. Call (250)6585871
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. FAMILY Resource Association requires an Behavioural Consultant Worksite: Parksville & Port Alberni. For details go to www.d69fra.org
VOLUNTEERS
HOME CARE SUPPORT
OUR PLACE Society is looking for a reception desk volunteer to meet the general public and donors on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Administrative duties include making phone calls to donors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.
DO YOU need help because of your illness or just getting suddenly older? I can offer help with personal care, light chores around the house, meal preparation as well as assistance with appointments, errands or just going for a ride to visit friends, family. I walk dogs too! Call Nadia (250)361-0947.
PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT INTERLUDE MASSAGE: They are back at school!! Treat yourself to therapeutic, relaxing, massage now! In practice since 2000, offering Kripalu Bodywork, Acupressure, Hot Stone, Chair massage. Reiki Master. Contact Andrea at 250-514-6223 or online www.andreakober.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has the following job position open: Prep cook. Only experienced & mature individuals need apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL
ANTIQUE LOVESEAT, green, Asking $200. Tea Wagon, walnut good cond. $200. Call (250)656-4853 or (250)8895248 (cell).
FOOD PRODUCTS
VOLUNTEERS 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. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
ANGUS BEEF - put your order in for a side of hormone - free beef by Oct 1, delivery Oct 8. Cut to your specifications. Farm Sales Sat 9-1pm. 1516 Mt Douglas Cross Rd, Alberg Family Farm 1-250-752-2473
FRIENDLY FRANK 8 NURSES Uniforms- Colorful prints, colored pants, medium. $10/each. (250)544-4322. BARGAIN; CIRCULATION Booster, like new. Price $269 asking $99. (250)658-8201.
NEED2 SUICIDE Prevention starts training in October for long-term emotional support on Youthspace.ca, an online service to provide options for youth in need. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Black & Decker toaster oven $40. Toilet Safety Frame $25. Heater $20. (250)652-9643. ICONIC CCM “Tacks� size 9, good condition. $49 obo. (250)744-3474. LADIES ISOTONER gloves, new in box, 1 size, forest green, $18. 250-383-5390.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SOLAR CONTROL glass films - (remnants) from major Sidney projects. Privacy and security films reject up to 85% solar heat plus 99% U/V rays. SolarGord (24hrs). Call 1-250864-5096 (Can be installed).
CLIMBERS Wanted. Tree Climbers for Single Stem Harvest and Windfirming needed throughout Coastal BC. Contact Jason 250-701-1911
CANADIAN BREAST Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is being held at the University of Victoria on Sunday October 6. Energetic volunteers aged 14 and up are required for many functions at the run. A full list of positions is at www.runforthecure.com. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
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LIGHT OAK office desk, filing drawer, pull out self, $50. Call (250)656-7786.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
CLOCK SHOP for Sale- repair watches, jewelry. Battery accessories. Established shop. Large clientele. 1046 Fort St. For more info: 250-361-4480.
SIDNEY- DOWNTOWN. 1400 sq ft, $1800. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls, 1 secure prking. NS/NP. Nov 1. (250)655-4184.
AMITY AREA: 1 bdrm, new kitchen and bath. $850/mo. util’s incld’d. NS/NP. Avail. now. Call (250)889-2236.
$50 to $1000
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORTATION
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Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager
AUTO FINANCING
SINGER SEWING machine, 1950’s, black, portable, bargain $99. (250)479-0182.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
GARAGE SALES
LARGE ARTIST’S Easel on wheels. Lady’s 17” Norco bike, as new. 4 Large containers, bamboo, 12’ high. $100. firm each item. (250)656-5824. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SHABBY CHIC sofa- straw colour, heavily textured cotton, $650. Stork Craft 4 in one crib, $200. Simmons crib mattress, $125. Security gate, $25. Stroller, $25. High chair, $50. Foam changing pad, $25. Call (778)351-3165.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
SAANICHTON- 8092 Mahon Pl, Oct 5 & 6, 9-1pm. Moving sale; Christmas deco, some tools, some furniture, household items. Covered sale!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CHAR BROIL BBQ with tank, rotisserie and motor, extension cord, heat gage, $100. Sears brown fabric rocker recliner, $220. Call (250)655-4185 (Phone # is now correct). DOWN-SIZING SALE. 4050% off. Brentwood Bay Nurseries. 1395 Benvenuto Ave. Oct. 1st - 27th. (250)652-1507.
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SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. Reduced price, $460,000. Call 250-477-4600. SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300sq ft updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Orangic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136. SUNNY COOMBS field/treed acreage. Room for revenue development. Comfortable 2 floors of 1400 sq ft. Wood, hot water heat $745,000. Phone/Fax 250-248-4495.
Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans
COTTAGES DEEP COVE- cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.
2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24’, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. $1475+ utils. Available September 15. Call (250)656-4003.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY- Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.
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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
SAANICH EAST; 3971 Oakwood St. $680,800. Open house is Sat., 11am-3pm.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
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BOATS $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$
1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136. BE SURE to see First Lady before haul out Sep 30 (winter storage). Diesel 36’ cruiser, sleeps 5, hyd’s, elec’s & inverted AC. Grand wheelhouse $145,000. Ph/Fx 250-2484495.
$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
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18FT FIBERGLASS hull and oak and ash wood finish canoe with paddles and life jackets is suitable for exploring the coast or for more extended canoe trips where carrying capacity is required. To inspect please phone 250.665.6537 Asking price, $750.
2007 KIA RIO EX- 72,000 km, pl, pw, AM/FM/CD, heated seats, 5 speed, great cond, great mileage. Prefect for student or 2nd family car. $5495, obo. (250)514-7624.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY WANTED TO buy quality efficient juicer for apples & a food processor for veggies/relish. Call (250)592-5582.
SPACIOUS 742sq ft Condo in the Wave, 705-845 Yates St. Great investment close to all amenities downtown Victoria. Open house: Oct 5, 1-4pm.
PALM SPRINGS- 1 bdrm condo. Avail Now-Nov 15. Weekly or $1200 mo. (250)656-1388.
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FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
20% off. Excellence Gutters. Insured, Reliable! Gutters, skylight cleaning, roof demossing. 250-999-2088.
FRANK’S HAULING. “Our business is picking up”. Yard waste, furn,reno 250-727-7311
JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
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CARPENTRY JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Specializing in small indoor and outdoor jobs and repairs. 20 yrs exp. Licensed, insured, registered. (250)857-1269. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
GARDENING 22YRS EXP Clean-ups, weeding, hauling. $25/hr. All areas of city. Dave 250-656-7045. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall clean-up, hedge & tree pruning, weed & moss repair on lawns, blackberry/ivy removal, gutter repair/cleaning. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
CHIMNEY SERVICES JKG CHIMNEY. Clean, gutters, demoss, repairs, fence, yard clean. 250-588-3744.
ELECTRICAL AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
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250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca AURICLE BSC lawn, garden shrubs, irrigation & blow out fall C/up p wash 250-882-3129
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ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.
JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Gutters, hedging, lawns, cleanups. WCB. (250)217-3589.
(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
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
HANDYPERSONS ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Est. 250-744-4548 BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
HAULING AND SALVAGE $150. + Fuel per 8 hr/day. Man & pick-up for general labour. Small moves, clean-up & removals. 20% discount for seniors. Call Mike (250)818-3837. $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
MIKE’S LAWN and Garden. Weeding, Clean-ups, & more. Senior’s discount. Free estimate’s. Mike 250-216-7502.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
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PREPARE YOUR Lawn & garden for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
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PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. DALE’S PAINTING Int/ext. Prompt, courteous, 25yrs exp $25/hr Free est. 250-516-2445 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
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Group wants Sidney visitors to slow down on Beacon Continued from page 1
It was suggested that public consultation be held on issues which included the two-way/oneway question for Beacon Avenue. Council, however, declined to call for public consultation, instead voting unanimously to refer the issue back to administration for a report to be considered as part of the town’s Strategic Planning Session, slated for Oct. 24. That isn’t good enough for the committee of concerned businessmen. They are hosting their own business consultation at the Mary Winspear Centre on Oct. 8, at 4:30 p.m. where they hope to generate significant support for the change. “The current configuration is
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hugely unwelcoming to visitors,” said Scott Hoadley, a member of STIG. He pointed to the fact that traffic coming off the Anacortes Ferry should be a prime source of visits to Sidney’s downtown businesses. “Instead we give them the option of turning left to go to straight to Victoria. If they do turn right and come to Sidney we slingshot them around our main street and out of town as fast as possible. It makes no sense,” said Hoadley. Of course not all the literature supports the return to two-way streets. For example, the 2012 Thoreau Institute report on the issue concluded that “one way grids and one-way couplets are a superior method of moving people and
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estimates that the cost of reverting to two-way traffic would be approximately $60,000, and would include items like signage, line painting and the reconstruction of sections of corner bump-outs. The group maintains, however, that they are not proposing any changes to street parking, streetscapes or sidewalks, crosswalks or special events like the summer market. “All of that would be maintained,” said Duck. “Change scares some people but all we want is to do what’s best for Sidney. The traffic study can be found at www.sidney.ca/Assets/ Engineering+Services/Downtown+ Traffic+Movement+Study. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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“We started in this adventure because Dillon found it natural and enjoyed the challenge in Grade 7,” she said, adding that it was not the sport they had anticipated Dillon to become interested in as a teen. “This became Dillon’s passion after his first ride and although his teachers and coaches had him pegged for college university basketball, we had to go against the grain and help Dillon follow his dream. I think any parent would encourage their child to get involved in things they enjoy and are naturally good at. Watching Dillon improve each and every ride has been rewarding to say the least.” And even though she said she likes watching him improve every time he sets out down a mountain, Monica isn’t shy to admit it can be nerve wracking for her and her husband, Gary. “It is absolutely scary to watch Dillon race,” she laughed. “I have seen him crash in front of me once. Since then I watch the practice runs but I stay at the finish line at race time. My only wish each time is that he comes down safely and to me it doesn’t matter where he finishes as long as he finishes safely. “Gary is much better at watching the races than I am.” reporter@peninsula newsreview.com
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