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The Langford Women’s Institute celebrates a century of community and volunteer work with an anniversary tea tomorrow (Sept. 25), and everyone is invited. “We’re hoping to get some new members

and see what’s needed in the community,” says vice-president Tammy Shiells. “We want to get our word out into the community more,” agrees president Josie Wellwood, who’s been a member for 27 years. The Women’s Institute has been a pillar in communities across Canada and worldwide for over 100 years, and it all started with a housewife from southern Ontario, says Wellwood. Adelaide Hoodless from Stoney Creek, Ont., realized that women in the home were more likely to remain uneducated on basic health and safety for their children and

households, such as not knowing the dangers of unpasteurized milk. She set out on a crusade to improve education and support for women and in 1897, the first Women’s Institute was born. It took 17 years for the movement to migrate to the West Coast, but when it did, Langford and South Island women took the idea and ran with it. In June of 1914, a group of 39 ladies formed the Langford Women’s Institute and immediately began making changes in their communities. PleAse see: Group got its start, Page A8

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With the hot weather of late, the size difference between these three zucchinis is just a matter of a few extra growing days, says Terry Sterling of Single Hill Farm. Sterling had the huge squashes alongside enormous leeks, bulbous green onions and elephant garlic at Saturday’s Goldstream Station Market.

Moksha Yoga is offering free hot yoga classes from Oct. 4 to 10 to celebrate the opening of its new West Shore studio, located at 311-895 Langford Pkwy. Classes run all day between 6:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Visit mokshayogawestshore.com for more information and class schedules, or call 778533-0829.

Colwood ‘Grants in Aid’ Program accepting applications

Applications for Colwood’s Grants in Aid program are now being accepted until Nov. 15 for projects taking place in 2015.

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The grants are available for projects that promote health and safety, arts and culture, economic diversity or environmental care. Preference is given to Colwood-based organizations. Previous initiatives have supported children and youth, suicide prevention, senior services, literacy and environmental stewardship. For more information visit colwood.ca/cityhall/tenders-grants/grants or call 250-478-5999.

Bring the kids to Messy Church

The popular ‘Messy Church’ event at Colwood’s Church of the Advent happens this Saturday (Sept. 27). Storytellers, crafts, music and other activities will keep kids and adults busy. The free event also includes lunch. Messy Church runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 520 Mt. View Ave. and is co-sponsored by the Church of the Advent and Gordon United Church. To register, call either 250-474-3031 or 250-478-6632.

Juan de Fuca welcomes writers of all levels

Writers of all genres and all levels are welcome to drop in to a writers’ group tonight (Sept. 24) at the Juan de Fuca library branch. The event provides the opportunity for writers to meet and discuss the craft of writing, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the JF Meeting room at the Juan de Fuca library branch, 1759 Island Hwy. No registration is required. For more information, call 250-391-0653.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 1. Community Service Award Awarded to Non-profits or socially oriented businesses: a. Bridges for Women b. Goldstream Food Bank c. Indigenous Perspective Society d. Pacific Centre Family Services Association e. WorkLink Employment Society

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Awarded to the best Gym/Fitness Studio: a. Bikram Yoga West Shore b. Club Phoenix c. Feel Good Yoga & Pilates d. Island Centre for Excellence e. Mountainside Athletic Club f. VI Fitness for Women – Langford

5. “Work Hard, Play Harder” Award Awarded to the best recreation provider: a. Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours b. Bear Mountain Golf Club c. City Centre Park d. Highland Pacific Golf Club e. Olympic View Golf Club f. Royal Colwood Golf Club g. WestShore Parks & Recreation Centre h. WildPlay Element Park

Awarded to an organization committed to running an eco-friendly operation: a. Coast Environmental b. Farley Martin Notaries c. Oak Bay Bikes d. Olympic View Golf Club e. Royal Bay Bakery f. Royal Colwood Golf Club g. Royal Roads University

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11. “Business of the Year” Award Awarded to the best business citizen in the West Shore: a. Alpine Group b. Kennametal c. Party Crashers d. Saunders Subaru e. Thrifty Foods f. Westridge Landing g. Windsor Plywood

12. “The Old and the New” Award Awarded to the best attraction or historical location: a. Caleb Pike Heritage Park b. Craigflower Manor & Schoolhouse c. Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse d. Goldstream Park & Mt. Finlayson e. Hatley Castle f. Metchosin School Museum g. Rugby Canada

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Junior rider inspires Tour team member to keep going Being connected to cancer fundraiser works both ways, boy’s mom says Arnold Lim News staff

Steve Wright is drawing inspiration from his junior rider. The West Shore RCMP staff sergeant said the 1,200-kilometre Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock journey, which winds its way through some challenging and undulating terrain, is less daunting when his thoughts go to those battling or having battled cancer. That includes 12-year-old survivor Joel Dorval, who is assigned to Wright for this year’s Tour. “(Joel) has had a terrible start, but that hasn’t knocked him down and to me it’s very inspirational,” said Wright, who began the Tour on Monday on the

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West Shore RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Wright, a rider on this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, shares a moment with his junior rider Joel Dorval at the official Tour sendoff Saturday at the Admiral’s Walk Thrifty Foods in View Royal. North Island with his teammates and support crew. “I can’t complain of having a bad day when you think of them and what they have been through. It helps put a face to what we are doing … It helps keeps us going and focused.”

Dorval, a student at Journey middle school in Sooke, was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia two weeks after his sixth birthday. While the youngster isn’t riding a bike on the Tour, Wright said junior riders

like him play an important role as the riders make their way down island. “I’m in awe of his spirit. He is like any young man with lots of energy in life. My first impression was how incredibly positive Joel and his mother have been

enduring this whole process,” he said. “The glass is always half full instead of half empty. Instead of being depressed, they are very happy to be in remission. I’m not sure what the future holds, but it is very uplifting.” Dorval endured more than three years of chemotherapy to beat the disease and proudly raised $500 in 2013 for shaving off his Mohawk-styled hair. His mother, Michelle, said Joel’s participation in the annual campaign has been a source of pride and growth for him as well. “It’s been awesome and has contributed to helping him talk about his cancer,” she said. “He didn’t like to talk about it for years, (but) as each year went by he started to talk more. (During an assembly) he actually got up and talked about cancer and losing friends to cancer – it was something I never thought he would ever do. It has been the Tour de Rock that brings that out in him.” Participating in fundraisers such as a recent jail-athon that brought in more than $10,000 has been good

for her son. Both she and Joel hope to continue their relationship with Cops for Cancer as a way to help them move through this challenging period in their lives. “It is hard (at times) because it brings everything (back) up, but it’s wonderful to see what these men and women do, committing to these children who are suffering,” Michelle said. “Every year I am amazed at how hard they work and what they do for (children) who deserve everything. It’s not fair what is happening to them.” Wright agrees, and said that is exactly what is driving him and the entire 24-member team as they pedal their way down Vancouver Island from now until Oct 3. “It is amazing the spirit they have been able to maintain over this whole process,” he said. “There’s times on the ride when you grind through bad weather and grind the hills, but you think back on these kids and they don’t have a choice. The spirit they have keeps you going up those hills.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

New high school projects on time and on budget Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

Halfway through the two-year build plan for the new Belmont and Royal Bay secondary schools, the projects are on time and on schedule, according to Sooke School District superintendent Jim Cambridge. The new buildings will be stateof-the-art and are long overdue, he said. “As a board, we’ve been asking for about 15 years for a new school. It’s been a long time coming,” he said. “And these are literally the best in the province.” The new Belmont will feature a large gym able to split into two

full-sized playing courts, a theatre that seats 300; seven science labs and one multipurpose lab for student use, and an overall LEED Gold certification. Standing with a view of the Pacific Ocean, the new Royal Bay project is expected to see finishing work begin near the end of the month. The school will feature a teaching kitchen, a 350-seat theatre, a rooftop basketball court, and an asphalt rubber track. Both buildings will benefit from natural light throughout, better air flow and quality and useable common areas inside and out, including neighbourhood learning centres, which will invite the community onto school grounds.

The new Belmont school built to handle 1,200 students, is on schedule to open for September of 2015. Angela Cowan/ News Gazette staff

At Belmont, Camosun College will have the use of two classrooms for post-secondary courses. There will also be a community daycare, expanding the

age range on campus significantly, something Cambridge believes benefits high school students. “They’ll be learning right alongside college students, and for

some of them, they may make that transition seamlessly.” At Royal Bay, there’s an “immense space” that will be used by West Shore Parks and Recreation for various classes as well. “I think it’s just terrific,” said Cambridge. “It gets great use out of the public space.” With both projects running smoothly, on time and on budget, the schools are expected to open on schedule to welcome students come September 2015, said Sooke School Board chair Wendy Hobbs. “The kids in our area have certainly waited a long time for it,” she said. acowan@goldstream gazette.com

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The science of social media NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO.1540 Take notice that the Council of the City of Langford intends to adopt “Tax Exemption Seniors Supporting Living Bylaw No.1540, 2014 under the authority of section 224 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaw is to exempt the M’Akola Housing Society from property taxes imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter. Under the Tax Exemption Bylaw, property in Langford located at 817 Goldstream Avenue, legally described as: Roll No. 01-62-327-04269.010 Lot: 1, Plan VIP75906, Section 5, Esquimalt District PID: 025-757-814 that is being used in relation to the 60 unit Seniors Assisted Living Supportive housing, will be exempt from such taxation. The tax exemption granted under the Tax Exemption Bylaw is for a period of 10 years, 2015 through 2024 inclusive. If the proposed tax exemption were not granted, it is estimated that the M’Akola Housing Society would be liable for the following municipal property taxes in the first three years as follows: M’Akola Housing Society Roll No. 01-62-327-04269-010 817 Goldstream Ave

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RRU prof teaching academics about their online presence Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

When it comes to sharing information and research findings, one might think people in the academic world would be at the forefront of the social media revolution. That isn’t necessarily the case, especially with professors who haven’t grown up with the relatively recent online onslaught, says George Veletsianos, an associate professor in the Royal Roads University school of education and technology. Having spent the past four or five years studying the use of social media by those in the academic world and the challenges they face in doing so, he is teaching an upcoming free, four-week open online course entitled Networked Scholars. The course, aimed at knowledge workers, academics and PhD students, is also open to anyone with an interest in the subject. Veletsianos, who will lecture on the topic this week in Toronto at the Social Media and Society annual con-

ference, says the emergence of social media as a way to get messages across has not been fuelled solely by people sharing social experiences. Serious academic theories and conversations have also been bouncing around the bandwidth for some time, mainly between peers. But having those conversations, whether via blogs or on more personal forms of social media, is not without its pitfalls, Veletsianos says. “There’s the idea of digital permanence, for example. Just because you don’t see it on your Facebook or Twitter feed doesn’t mean it’s not there. It’s searchable,” he says. “It’s about understanding the idea that even though you are sharing something with your friends, or people in a group that follow you, that thing that you post could reach a scale more massive than you intended. It likely changes what you do online,” Veletsianos says. The free course runs from Oct. 20 to Nov. 16. Veletsianos, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Innovative Learning and Technology, expects the course to generate some lively discussion and debate. To enrol in the free course or find more information, visit canvas.net/ courses/networked-scholars. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Mental health app ‘first of its kind in Canada’ Take a moment to browse the /r/depression forum on Reddit and the reality becomes immediately clear: today’s youth flock to online mediums to deal with mental illness. But a new app, thought to be the first of its kind in Canada, is aiming to reach teens in that digital realm when they need it most. BoosterBuddy uses video game design elements to establish positive habits to mental health, said Drew Barnes, program co-ordinator with Island Health’s mental health and sub-

stance use services. “In our hospital, the goal is to work with youth like a coach, to reconnect them with their school, family, friends, so they can move beyond our care,” Barnes said at the app launch event last week. “When we first proposed this app, we didn’t know if anyone would relate to the idea or where it would go.” To the surprise of Barnes and clinical lead Lauren Fox, teens in the focus study were enthusiastic about the idea of an app to assist them in their recovery. They wanted a companion,

Barnes said, and they wanted it to provide symptom tracking over time, crisis contacts and medication notifications. Dr. Abraham Rudnick, medical director with Island Health’s mental health and substance use services, said mental health disorders have become the second highest reason for youth admission at Canadian hospitals. Download BoosterBuddy on any Android or Apple mobile device. – Daniel Palmer editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Highlands Fire Chief Dean Ford stands out in front of the east fire hall where construction on the $1.3-million facility will be done by 2015.

New Highland fire hall to have many benefits New facility should help boost community pride, says the district’s fire chief Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

In the event of an emergency, Highlands will soon be even more ready. Construction continues on a new east firehall in Highlands, replacing the decades-old volunteer-built facility with the district’s only seismically sound public building. “It is going to be fantastic for the municipality to have a post-disaster building in the district,” said Fire Chief Dean Ford. “If anything unfortunate happens, we will be able to respond to our residents and give them a hand.” The 356-squaremetre facility will include room for four fire vehicles including a pumper, tank truck, a mini-pumper and a bush truck. It will also have a 400-square-foot meeting and training room and room to accommodate the eight to 10 volunteer firefighters who will be working out of the facility. “The best part (of the new building) is the fact the building we had, if there was an earthquake (there) was a really good chance it wouldn’t

have survived,” Ford said. “(This) building will definitely be there so when the residents need (us) we will be there. The guarantee the building is still standing is fantastic.” The foundation has been poured for the $1.3-million facility and final building completion is expected in spring or early summer of 2015. While the current fire hall served its time, Ford said, it was falling into disrepair and had areas that were no longer accessible, as well as inadequate by today’s standards. The new facility is being built on the same site as the current building, with half of the original building coming down as the new one comes up. Highlands Mayor Jane Mendum is also excited to see the new facility take shape. “Council has been pleased to support the fire department’s wish to replace this hall,” she said. “It will serve the residents of Highlands for decades to come. It lessens response time having the two fire halls.” Ford hopes the new building will breathe new life into the community and

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United Way event reminds shoppers of local agencies Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

One thing is certain about parking a tent in front of a grocery store – you’re sure to see plenty of foot traffic. Last week’s 2014 campaign kickoff for the United Way of Greater Victoria at Great Canadian Superstore in Langford not only reminded shoppers that the season of giving is upon us, representatives of three nonprofit agencies funded in part with United Way donations got a chance to tell their stories. “I like that it’s right here where we work,” said Dianne De Champlain, program co-ordinator and facilitator at Bridges for Women, a short drive away next to Veteran’s Memorial Park. The Bridges Employment Program funded by United Way helps survivors of abuse or other trauma break the cycle and get back on their feet through education and employment training. Other participants at the launch were Habitat for Humanity, which sells used construction

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That initial group helped establish a travelling library, set up domestic science and dressmaking classes and developed an affiliation with the now-defunct Society for Prevention of Mortality of Infants. Hoodless herself had lost a child and it seemed her passion for children’s health carried strongly through into the other groups across Canada. During the First World War, the ladies knitted warm clothing for the soldiers, adopted a prisoner of war, and contributed in countless other ways. Later, members petitioned the Railway Commission for cheap fares on the early lines, campaigned with Ottawa for several years to get rural mail delivery established, and a decade after they began, bought the lot at 1016 Dunford Ave. to build a hall for their organization. The 1.5-acre plot of land, purchased for $184.08, gave the Women’s Institute a measure of security and income,

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Marie Kenny, left, president of the Federated Women’s Institute of Canada, joins Langford Women’s Institute president Josie Wellwood at a recent event. as they could rent out the space to other community groups. “It was a good time back in those days because we owned our own hall and it was paid for,” says Wellwood. As the decades passed, the women stayed steadfastly dedicated to improving their communities. In the past 30 or so years, the group has

been involved in a multitude of activities. They have: • Donated funds and clothing to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (formerly Queen Alexandra Foundation) • Donated meat every month to the Goldstream Food Bank for over 18 years • Provided financial assistance to Ruth King elementary

for food and snack programs • Provided bursaries to Belmont secondary students who want to pursue nursing or health-related studies • Run an annual Hats for the Homeless campaign • Fundraised for sewing machines in Africa, clean water in Peru and tsunami relief in southeast Asia, among countless other local and overseas endeavours. Wellwood encourages anyone interested in the organization to drop by, ask questions and enjoy a cup of tea. “I believe in it, and I think it’s a great place to make lifetime friends,” she adds. “There will be tea, coffee, some goodies and a cake,” says Shiells. “We’ll have flyers and be able to answer questions, as well as some displays on what we do.” The tea is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion at 761 Station Rd., Thursday, Sept. 25. For more information, call Wellwood at 250.478.1900. acowan@goldstream gazette.com

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Special needs need addressing One of the most contentious issues in the recently ended B.C. teachers’ strike was the decreased availability of education assistants and professional learning specialists in schools. The government has said it will fund more specialists and classroom assistants, but how that will be divided up is anyone’s guess. The movement to place more students with severe behavioural challenges or other special needs into regular classrooms, to integrate them with the rest of the student population, is a noble idea and one that makes sense from a purely moral and ethical point of view. From a practical standpoint, some of these students remain unable to handle the stresses of everyday class life and require almost constant attention and supervision from classroom assistants. But those same assistants and specialists are often tasked with helping struggling students in multiple classes get through challenging learning situations. While B.C.’s education budget has gradually increased since being decimated shortly after the Liberals came to power, the allotment of funding for special needs education has not kept pace. The result is classrooms where students having a tough time in mandatory subjects like math or science are not able to get the individual attention they need to thrive. They often fall through the cracks and at worst, fail the course and have to retake it. Classroom size is an issue that will likely go on long after the current contract expires. Everyone knows teachers are maxed out trying to help two dozen kids or more succeed in their courses, an especially tough situation for those educators with special needs students in their classrooms who require more individual help than those without such designations. Taking special needs students out of classrooms would be a definite step backwards, from both a diversity and a humanitarian standpoint. So, it’s critical that the province fund a educational scenario that better meets the needs of all students and doesn’t leave those who are struggling waiting in vain for time-crunched teachers to work with them. We hope the province learns this lesson while schools are in session. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Report card time for local politicians aboriginal protesters disrupted This November, voters will be natural gas drilling in New hiring local politicians for a fourBrunswick, torching several police year term, rather than three. vehicles in the process. It’s a good time to ask Isitt took to his some tough questions Facebook page to decry about the performance the federal government’s of councils on the job use of police against they are assigned to do, the population, and as opposed to posturing suggested Canada should about senior government emulate Venezuela, where matters. petroleum resources Remember when it benefit the people rather was fashionable for city than corporations. councils to declare their Venezuela sells communities “a nuclear Tom Fletcher gasoline for nine cents weapons-free zone”? You B.C. Views a gallon, the late Hugo can still see the signs Chavez’s gift to his people entering Vancouver and after nationalizing the Nanaimo. Alert voters may wonder: “Did they really think we’re oil industry. The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, that stupid?” Yes, they did. And brutally suppressed riots and a some of them still do. crime rate so bad it ranks among To illustrate, allow me to the world’s most dangerous cities. introduce my poster child for bad How does Isitt’s political outlook local government, Victoria city translate to his role in local councillor Ben Isitt. government? A long-time NDP activist, Isitt This week local politicians gather got elected three years ago after in Whistler for the annual Union raising his name recognition with a couple of runs for mayor. His rookie of B.C. Municipalities convention. One of Isitt’s first contributions a term has been notable for a series couple of years ago was at a UBCM of stunts that extend his career workshop on how to finance local as a professional student, campus infrastructure. radical and occasional history Isitt proposed setting up a lecturer. municipal income tax. Presumably One of Isitt’s big studies is the this would be on top of property influence of Soviet communism on taxes. the B.C. NDP. He was on one of his In its wisdom, Victoria council visits to Russia earlier this year appointed Isitt as their Capital when President Vladimir Putin was Regional District representative. having his way with Crimea. In that capacity he led the charge Isitt’s fondness for state control against Canada Post’s decision was on display last fall when

to wind up door-to-door delivery for the minority of people who aren’t already using community mailboxes. After instructing Ottawa to accelerate the bankruptcy of this Crown corporation, Isitt began ordering the province to intervene in a dispute over Grace Islet, a rocky point off Salt Spring Island where an Alberta man is trying to build a retirement home. The dispute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate for the grievances of native people. When the B.C. government didn’t follow his instructions, he demanded that the CRD expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually considered before cooler heads prevailed. And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most over-governed region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a federally mandated sewage treatment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds. So voters should ask themselves a couple of questions this November. Is your council doing the job it was hired to do? And do you trust these individuals with your wallet until the fall of 2018? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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View Royal councillor sets record straight Re: Political watcher has different opinion (Letters, Sept. 17) I read Keith Sketchley’s letter with complete disbelief. The letter is an inaccurate rant aimed at a man who has given 12 years of fine public service. Sketchley claims that View Royal made a small contribution to the Craigflower Bridge while Saanich residents paid far more. The truth is that each jurisdiction paid 50 per cent of all costs associated with the bridge project. As for the vague and absurd allegations about how the mayor delayed construction of Jeneece Place, View Royal forgave all fees for the construction of Jeneece Place and expedited the approval process. I understand that everyone has a right to disagree with politicians, but to write a meanspirited and inaccurate diatribe about a retiring mayor is in very bad taste. Mayor Graham Hill has made an enormous contribution to our community over the last 12 years and his legacy

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Outgoing View Royal Mayor Graham Hill defended by fellow councillor. is significant. Let us judge it by objective means, not by the writings of some clearly disenfranchised and bitter person who does not even live in our community. Coun. David Screech View Royal

Trying political office on for size suggested The negativity of frequent

letter-writer, Keith Sketchley of Saanich, is really tiresome. His reference to the retiring mayor of View Royal (‘Political watcher has different opinion’ – Sept. 17) was just another example of his harsh criticism of persons and things political that he deems offensive to his sensibilities. Sadly, Sketchley’s suggested solutions to correct said offences are frequently simplistic or unrealistic. I would concur on one issue he mentions, asking View Royal voters “to think about what is most important when they choose a new mayor this fall.” I would even expand upon his request by going so far as to suggest that all voters of all municipalities think before they cast their votes this fall – and more importantly ensure they actually make time to get out and vote. Perhaps Mr. Sketchley, who already seems to have all the answers, may wish to toss his name in the political hat and run for office also? Jocelyn Skrlac View Royal

Individual councils protect ‘fiefdoms’ Re: Pressure on Saanich as amalgamation debate rages (Gazette, Sept. 17) After moving here last year, I was shocked to find out the number of individual municipalities there were in what is clearly meant to be one city. At first, I didn’t understand why it was different, when compared to the Greater Toronto Area and the Halifax Regional Municipality, where I’ve lived previously and have seen the results of amalgamation. But your article makes it clear. If the decision

Already overtaxed, so why pay school tax? As someone who lives in an overtaxed society, the recently settled government/teachers dispute left me wondering why

to examine the pros and cons is left up to individual councils, it likely won’t happen, because the mayors and councils do not want to risk losing control of their personal fiefdoms. One of the efficiencies to be gained from amalgamation is a reduction in paid councillors and, human nature being what it is, why would people support something that could jeopardize their positions? I’m pleased to see several municipalities allowing the question to go on the ballot this fall, but that’s only because it is non-binding.

The only way amalgamation is going to move forward is if the people get a lot louder and a higher authority (i.e. the provincial government) directs it to happen. That’s exactly what it took in Nova Scotia, and that’s what it’s going to take to make it happen here. Now, obviously from this letter, it’s clear I support amalgamation, but let’s see what the study says at least, Mayor Leonard, before saying it’s not an issue for Saanich, eh?

I am forced to pay school taxes at all. I graduated from high school in 1978 and my three kids have been out of the school system for years. I had no problem paying school taxes while my

kids were in school. I wonder if people would be OK with paying a cigarette or tobacco tax even if they don’t smoke? Terry Adams Langford

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Who can burn? Only residential properties 2023 square meters (0.5 acres) or larger. Two burn periods: November 1 to November 30 and February 15 to March 15 inclusive. A maximum of 2 permits per residence in each burning period. Must not live in a high or extreme Fire Hazard Area. All open burning now requires a permit. For more information and to apply, please visit www.cityoflangford.ca

Realigned ridings prompt sitting MP to announce his plans early Randall Garrison successfully lobbied for a newly realigned federal riding to be called Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke. Now he’s getting his ducks in a row to run for the NDP in the renamed riding for the 2015 election. The sitting Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca member of parliament announced recently he will seek the NDP nomination in the new riding. “Every day I see more evidence of how Mr. Harper’s outof-touch policies and mismanagement are making life harder for Canadians. Every day I see the values that have made Canada a great nation being eroded.

up the new riding That is why I have of Esquimalt-Saandecided to seek ich-Sooke. re-election as the Garrison listed NDP candidate in such things as Esquimalt-Saanichimproved retireSooke,” Garrison ment security, said in a release. more fairness “It has been a for veterans and great privilege to greater recogniserve my constitution of the value of ents over the past diversity as issues four years and I he will continue want to continue working on. working for them Garrison was and for a Canada first elected as a which is more Randall Garrison Member of Parequal, more affordable, more sustainable and a liament in 2011. He previously force for peace on the interna- served as a municipal councillor in Esquimalt and spent two tional stage,” he added. As the result of the redistribu- decades teaching criminal justion, Langford and Highlands will tice and political science at join the new riding of Cowichan- Camosun College. He continues to reside in Malahat-Langford. The rest of Esquimalt-Juan de Esquimalt with his partner, Fuca will be joined with an addi- Teddy Pardede. editor@goldstreamgazette.com tional portion of Saanich to make

City of Colwood SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) NOTICE OF NOMINATION GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS 2014 puBLiC NOTiCE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke) that nominations for the offices of Trustee for: Belmont Zone

four (4) Trustees to be elected

Milnes Landing Zone three (3) Trustees to be elected will be received at the offices of School District No. 62 (Sooke) 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the thirtieth (3oth) day of September 2014 and 4:00 p.M. on Friday, the tenth (10th) day of October 2014 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning Joanne Kimm, Executive Assistant at (250) 474 9804 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of a School District if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15th 2014, a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of nomination papers are filed, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or to be otherwise disqualified by law. Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the School District No. 62 (Sooke). The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act.

2014 PROPERTY TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction, at the Council Chamber of Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, B.C. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday September 29th, 2014 unless the delinquent property taxes, including interest, are paid prior to commencement of the auction.

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467 Royal Bay

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311-2220 Sooke Rd

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207 - 627 Brookside Rd

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque the same day. The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions, which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to the property transfer tax on the fair market value of the property. Andrea deBucy, CPA, CGA Acting Director of Finance / Collector adebucy@colwood.ca

Copies of all forms are available at the Offices School District No. 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. or by contacting Joanne Kimm, Executive Assistant at (250) 474 9804 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this tenth (10th) day of September, 2014. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer

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Autumn colours, activities entice people outside Since moving to the Island more than a hunt: The combination of forest, salt marsh decade ago, autumn has become my favou- and beach within Witty’s Lagoon Park are home to an enormous diversity of plant and rite season. animal life. Bring clipboards and While other communities paper and pencil, then encouracross the nation are facing the age everyone to draw what they inevitable frost warnings and the find – a plant with jagged leaves? first snowfalls, we benefit from An animal that lives in the saltmild September, October and marsh? A shell (occupied or even November months, where a empty)? cozy jacket and watertight shoes Some other great arts and serve as ample preparation for Geese paddle culture events around the West most outdoor activities. their way through Shore: This fall, be sure to get the famWitty’s Lagoon, a • Why watch Dancing With the ily outside and make the most of popular place to Stars when you could be shaking our stunning surroundings here spend time in the Johanna a leg instead? New Square Dancon the West Shore. Here are some fall. ers are welcome to join in ThursHenderson family-friendly possibilities for Don Descoteau/ News Gazette staff day, Sept. 25 at View Royal Commixing arts and nature: West Shore munity Hall from 8 to 10 p.m. No • Turn over a new leaf in GoldArts Council partner needed. Find more infor- tory of local servicemen and women. Call until Oct. 12, with an artists’ reception set stream Park: Grab some crayons mation at promenaders.ca/new- 250-478-4389 for tickets and details or visit for Sept. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3221 Heathand paper and head to Golderbell Rd. in Colwood. Details at coastcolfortroddhill.com. stream Provincial Park to do some leaf rub- dancers/. • What can you create with just one lective.ca If rumba, cha cha or two-step are more bings with fallen leaves. Get inspired by the Johanna Henderson is a volunteer with the gorgeous autumn hues of the park’s red your style, the Rainbow Rounders offer colour? Find out at the Coast Collective’s alder, big leaf maple and black cottonwood classes every Tuesday at Colwood Com- Black & White +1, a show of black and white West Shore Arts Council and principal with leaves, or invent your own colour palette munity Hall starting at 8:20 p.m. Details art accented by a single colour. Running Shelter Creative Services. at: region1.squaredance. for your leaf rubbings masterpiece. • Create a delectable dinner from local bc.ca/1cities.shtml#Rainbow • It’s Lantern Tour time at farm fresh fare: Take the family to the farmer’s market (the Goldstream Station Market Fort Rodd Hill again. Don’t NOTICE OF NOMINATION is on Saturdays; Metchosin Market is on miss this one-night event, Sundays) and choose a few locally-grown Sept. 27 starting at 7 p.m. by GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2014 items to craft a meal around. Don’t be afraid the Victoria-Esquimalt Milito get creative: maybe those blackberries tary Re-enactors Association. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Colwood that the nominations for would make a tasty topping for that curried You’ll be toured through the the oﬃces of Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be received by the Deputy Chief Election oﬃcer or a fort by lantern light, expericarrot soup? designated person as follows: • Get to know nature with a scavenger encing scenes from the his-

NOTICE OF NOMINATION GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2014 puBLiC NOTiCE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Langford that nominations for the offices of Mayor and six (6) councillors will be received at the offices of the City of Langford, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the thirtieth (30th) day of September 2014 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 p.M. on Friday, the tenth (10th) day of October 2014 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:30 4:30 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Lindy Kraecher, at (250) 478 7882 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. A Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be elected for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018 after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15th 2014), a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of nomination papers are filed, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or to be otherwise disqualified by law. Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the City of Langford. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. Copies of all forms are available at the Offices of the City of Langford, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, B.C. or by calling the Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 478 7882 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this twenty-fourth (24th) day of September, 2014. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer

1. By hand, mail or other delivery service to 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, BC, V9C 1R1 from 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014, excluding statutory holidays and weekends. 2. By facsimile to 250-478-7516 from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014. 3. By email to pecroz@shaw.ca from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014. For those who wish to file their documents in person at City Hall, the Deputy Chief Election Officer will be available to receive nomination papers as follows: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 through Wednesday, October 8, 2014 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily, excluding weekends; and Thursday, October 9, 2014 and Friday October 10, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. To file nomination documents in person during a time outside these hours, arrangements can be made by contacting the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Pat Crozier, at 250-478-4566, or the Chief Election Officer, Tom Moore, at 250-472-0059.

Notice of City of Colwood 2013 Annual Report Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Oﬃcer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. lf the original nomination documents that were faxed orof emailed are not received by the deadline,Municipal the person nominated deemed Copies the Colwood 2013 Annual Reportis will beto have withdrawn from being a candidate in the election.

available for public inspection on Friday, June 27, 2014.

A Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be elected for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014 and terminating after the 2018 general local election in accordance with the Local Government Act’

The report will benominated, available on and thetoCity website at of local government A person is qualified to be elected, hold offi ce as a member if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day [November 15, 2014], www.colwood.ca. Printed copies can be obtained at Colwood a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers Monday through Friday between 4:30pm. areCity filed,Hall and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or8:30am any other and enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows. Candidates shall be nominated in writing Colwood City Council will consider the report at their regular by two duly qualified electors of the City of Colwood. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribedon in the Local Government Act 2014 and shallatstate the in name and residence of the person meeting Monday, July 14, 7pm Council Chambers nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents at Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Rd. shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Offi cer or Deputy Chief Electi Officer a meetings written disclosure, as required under the Financial Public attendance atonCouncil is encouraged. Disclosure Act.

Comments about the Colwood 2013 Annual Report can be

Nomination documents and financial disclosure forms are available from August 22, 2014 to submitted writing or stated at the 14thWishart meeting. October 10, 2014. in Forms can be obtained at Colwood CityJuly Hall, 3300 Road, Colwood, BC, On the City website www.colwood.ca/city-hall/municipal-election, by contacting Deputy Chief Election, by contacting Deputy Chief Election Officer Pat Crozier at 250-478-4566 or pecroz@shaw.ca, or by James Chief Administrative Officer contacting the Chief Election Officer Tom MooreMoller, at 250-472-0059.

Road,2014 Colwood, BC V9C 1R1 Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C.3300 this 24thWishart day of September, 250-478-5999 | info@colwood.ca Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Oﬃcer

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Looking beyond the problem helps Teen’s visual deficiency spurs mother to launch non-profit society The Visual Process Travis Paterson News staff

Helena Murray-Hill didn’t know why she was beginning to bump into walls. Her anxiety was also on the rise – she recalls having to escape a crowded room – but it wasn’t until Helena, 13, happened upon an attentive optometrist that she discovered her problem had a relatively straight-forward solution. The optometrist began by asking her how she reads. “I close one eye,” she responded. Since that fateful day a year and a half ago, Helena has been working with Cameron McCrodan, a Saanich optometrist with a primary focus on behavioural optometry. He uses a method called visual therapy to treat vision inefficiencies. “Standard eye exams do not test someone’s tracking efficiency and accuracy,” McCrodan said. “Headaches, crowd anxiety (can be) related to the inability to focus.” Helena was an A student in Grades 4 and 5 at Arbutus Global middle school, so her behavioural shift seemed odd to mother Anita Murray-Hill. Helena wouldn’t touch a book outside of school, and as other issues arose, Anita saw enough of a pattern that she and her daughter spent the better part of two years trying to figure out what was wrong. Medical doctors, a counsellor, an occupational therapist and other experts all had their say, but none could get to the root of the problem. At one point, Helena was falsely diagnosed with dysgraphia, a form of writing deficiency. McCrodan is now assisting

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Ten-year-old Julia Morrison of Colwood re-enacts a visual therapy exercise she used to train her eyes to focus at varying distances. Her visual development diagnosis and resulting therapy led her mom to co-found The Visual Process, a not-for-profit society that aims to raise awareness of the relatively unknown issue and direct people to resources. a new non-profit society, The Visual Process, created by Anita and teacher Jenn Gibson of Colwood, which educates parents and teachers about learning and behaviour-related vision problems and the subsequent quality of life impact on children. “I was once working with a 50-year-old man,” McCrodan said. “Once diagnosed, he said,

‘I always thought I didn’t like to read because I was stupid.’ People also assume these are personality faults. I’ve seen a few dads break down in tears because they’d called their kid lazy.” Tracking assumes the eyes move together, but it’s estimated that as many as one in four people unknowingly struggle with the problem. In kids with learning

disabilities, poor tracking can be seen in 80 per cent of cases, McCrodan says. Gibson said her 10-year-old daughter, Julia Morrison, was in a similar situation. After Julia completed a quality-oflife checklist from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Gibson recognized some of the symptoms in her

students as well. “Kids scrunching their faces, laying on the desk and peeking out with one eye, acting out,” Gibson said. “We want The Visual Process to teach educators and parents to recognize these issues early, but it’s also for people of all ages. There is a 91 year old in therapy. It can always be treated.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Can you see now? CITY OF LANGFORD 2014 TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction, at the Council Chambers of Langford City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford B.C. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29th, 2014 unless the delinquent property taxes, including interest, are paid prior to commencement of the auction.

FOLIO NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION

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2804 Sooke Rd

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661 Strandlund Ave

8,461.09

14564.301

Lot A Pl VIS5223 Goldstream LD, PID 025-454-749

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13,023.44

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions, which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Steve Ternent Treasurer/Collector

n Seeing clearly (20/20) is just one of over 16 visual skills that need to be developed for effective reading and learning. n 80% of problem readers have an underlying vision condition not related to how clearly they see. Up to 25% of school-aged children have vision problems that affect their ability to read, learn or pay attention. – thevisualprocess.com

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$ 09 each

OUT TO...

12x86gr

each

500gr

WORKS $ 09 each

Bowl Noodle Soup

21¢

WOW

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker Value Size Bars or Snacks

12x99gr

Christie

Family Pack Pudding Cups

Case of 12

Nong Shim

WORKS OUT TO........

each

Tomato Paste

WORKS OUT TO...

Instant Noodles

Hunt’s

Flaked Light Tuna

Case of 6

Mr. Noodles

Bush’s Best

WORKS OUT TO........$217 each

Case of 12

300-340gr

Baked Beans

Beef Chili with Beans

WORKS OUT TO...

Shredded or Crumbled Natural Cheese

900gr

Stagg

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

Lasagna

Shoestring, 1.5kg

40’s

400gr

Kraft

12x86-110gr

Bassili’s Best

Fried Potatoes

40 Assorted Candy Bars

915-930gr

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

McCain

Nestle

Bowl Noodles

A PRICE

Ground Coffee

900gr

Mr. Noodles

Kraft

Nabob Coffee Company

Double Dutch

Old Dutch

235gr

270gr

Thick Ripple Appetizer Chips

Share Pack Potato Chips

10 10 10

4$ for

Pillsbury

Pizza Minis 370-385gr

4$ for

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, September 24, 2014

NEWS GAZETTE

OUR BIGGEST CASELOT SALE OF THE YEAR!

Kraft

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Silverado Beef 97% Fat Free, 6x425gr

Sea Haul

12x398ml

12x170gr

12 12 99 4 8

24x85gr

WORKS OUT TO...

Campbell’s

Tomato Soup 12x284ml

Kraft Dinner Macaroni & Cheese Cup

Case of 12

75¢

each

WORKS OUT TO......

¢ each

99 Case of 12

59¢

WORKS OUT TO....

Capri

12x398ml

500gr

3lt

Case of 12

Case of 10

each

WORKS OUT TO....

Bari Ricotta

WORKS OUT TO...

99 Case of 6

each

Case of 12

84¢

each

Coke or Canada Dry Ginger Ale

WORKS OUT TO...

99 Case of 6

Del Monte

12x370ml

12x341-398ml

Selected, 12x398ml

Fruit

Canned Vegetables

WORKS OUT TO...

$ 25 each

WORKS OUT TO...

Case of 12

each

Dare

Perform Thirst Quencher

Treated Water

Bear Paws or Original Wagon Wheels

6x591ml

24x500ml

600-630gr

Pieces & Stems Mushrooms

LOW O O

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WORKS OUT TO...

99 Case of 12

84¢

each

Plus Applicable Fees

Pillsbury

4lt

400gr

Pizza Pops 4’s

Case of 24

Plus Applicable Fees

99 Case of 6

BIG PACKS AND CASELOTS THROUGHOUT THE STORE!

Island Farms

Plus Applicable Fees

Case of 12

WORKS OUT TO........ $1each

Gatorade

Demineralized $ 17 each

Case of 12

Aquafina

Steak House

Ice Cream

20x355ml

Del Monte

99 99

Pacific

Evaporated Milk

Case of 6

Canola Oil

794-853gr

12x284ml

Cream of Mushroom & Cream of Chicken, 6x284ml

59¢

each WORKS OUT TO....

Saputo

6 Low Fat Condensed Soups

Variety, 6x680ml

WORKS OUT TO...

each

VERTISE!

Case of 12

59¢

Hunt’s

Campbell’s

12x284ml

Case of 12

Taquitos

465-900gr

Tomato Sauce

2kg

Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce

WORKS OUT TO...

Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

12x284ml

Selected, 6x398ml

El Monterey

Rising or Thin Crust Pizza

Perogies

Hunt’s

Tomatoes

WORKS OUT TO...

10x58gr

Campbell’s

Cream of Mushroom Soup

12x156ml

Case of 12

BIG PACKS AND CASELOTS THROUGHOUT THE STORE! Campbell’s

Hunt’s

McCain

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Kraft

Case of 24

Hunt’s

for

2.27kg

BIG PACK

272-552gr

$ 09 each

OUT TO...

12x86gr

each

500gr

WORKS $ 09 each

Bowl Noodle Soup

21¢

WOW

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker Value Size Bars or Snacks

12x99gr

Christie

Family Pack Pudding Cups

Case of 12

Nong Shim

WORKS OUT TO........

each

Tomato Paste

WORKS OUT TO...

Instant Noodles

Hunt’s

Flaked Light Tuna

Case of 6

Mr. Noodles

Bush’s Best

WORKS OUT TO........$217 each

Case of 12

300-340gr

Baked Beans

Beef Chili with Beans

WORKS OUT TO...

Shredded or Crumbled Natural Cheese

900gr

Stagg

Kraft

Cheez Whiz

Lasagna

Shoestring, 1.5kg

40’s

400gr

Kraft

12x86-110gr

Bassili’s Best

Fried Potatoes

40 Assorted Candy Bars

915-930gr

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

McCain

Nestle

Bowl Noodles

A PRICE

Ground Coffee

900gr

Mr. Noodles

Kraft

Nabob Coffee Company

Double Dutch

Old Dutch

235gr

270gr

Thick Ripple Appetizer Chips

Share Pack Potato Chips

10 10 10

4$ for

Pillsbury

Pizza Minis 370-385gr

4$ for

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM

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Bonus Q-Points

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per 100gr

Schneiders

Tide

Liquid Laundry Detergent 2.95lt

Freezer Bags

per 100gr

Heavy Duty or Value Pack , 10-40’s

Available at Select Stores

Dinner for Four

45 95

Double Cream Brie

CHINESE FOOD per 100gr

Emma

Ziploc

per 100gr

2 1 5

Butter

German

Gruyere

BBQ Pork Back Ribs

per 100gr

CHEESE CENTRE

Swiss

per 100gr

HOUSEWARES

Cold

Pastrami

10,000

Maple Ham

Schneiders

Fat Free or Tomato Basil Turkey Breast

Deli Salad

Grimm’s

per 100gr

Irish

Blarney, Dubliner or Reserve Cheddar 200gr

1 49

Spring Roll

each

SEAFOOD CENTRE

Fresh

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Ling Cod Fillets

White Tiger Prawns 31/40 size

Sunlight

Liquid Dish Soap 1.5lt

3 Mr. Clean

Liquid Cleaner 1.2lt

99 Ocean Mama

Smoked Steelhead

per 100gr

Janes

Previously Frozen

Breaded Fish

Selected, 580-615gr

99 per 100gr

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per 100gr

Skinless Halibut Fillets

Pre-Sliced, 85gr

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99 10 Pack

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White or 60% Whole Wheat Bread

99 Ranger, Oatmeal Raisin or Chocolate Chip Cookies

English Muffins

for

Double Layer Vanilla or Chocolate Cake

Country Harvest

Dempster’s

Selected, 675gr

Selected, 6’s

Bread

Cheesecake Slice

2$ for

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$ 50

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5,000 Donini Chocolate

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$ 67

each

Quality Fresh

Sweet Treats Jelly Beans 600gr

Family Favourites Trail Mix Sierra, 500gr

Organically Yours

Organic Natural Apricots 250gr

Clif Bar

SunRype

Selected, 6x68gr

12-30x37gr or 24x14gr

Energy Bar

Quality Fresh

454gr

per 100gr

Whole Almonds

750-907gr

6 Pack

BULK

Blue Diamond

Eco Pac Organic Cereal

24 Pack

Cheese Buns

Almond Breeze Non-Dairy Beverage

Nature’s Path

10 10 4$

Bonus Q-Points

Bagels

Steel Cut Oats, Scottish Oatmeal or Flaxseed Meal

Organic Baby Food Puree

for

12 Pack

Golden West 6’s

Fruit Snacks

WORKS OUT TO...

each

59¢ 30¢

WORKS OUT TO..

each for 12 pk each for 24 pk

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM

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B.C. Grown “Family Pack”

CASELOT SALE

10lb Bag

5lb Bag

2lb Bag

Washington “Premium”

Yellow Cooking Onions 10lb bag

B.C. Grown “Family Pack”

Fresh Beets

5lb bag

3 Pack

2$ for

B.C. Grown

Fresh Parsnip 2lb bag

Russet Potatoes 20lb bag

2lb

Clamshell B.C. Fresh “Hot House”

Long English Cucumbers

3pk

California “Premium”

Bi-Colour Grapes

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West Shore news

… through the decades

Traffic and road issues made headlines around this time of year in the past three decades. Here’s a look at past pages of the Goldstream Gazette. 10 years ago: A crew of good Samaritans come to the rescue of a man who was trapped in his on-fire GMC Blazer truck after it was struck from behind, crashed into a utility pole and rolled onto its side near the intersection of Jacklin and Attree roads. The crash involved six vehicles and started when another truck slammed hard into the Blazer, sending it into the car in front of it and ultimately off the road. Staff and a customer from a nearby autobody shop raced to put the fire out while others smashed the Blazer’s sunroof and got the driver out. He was taken to hospital with serious but non lifethreatening injuries. Also making the news the week of Sept. 22, 2004: Both Metchosin and Highlands announce plans to review elements of their official community plan in the coming months. And, at Western Speedway, Keith Armstrong captured the sportsman’s class season title, rookie Scott Gillies won the stock car class and Gilles Parenteau collected his second mini-stock crown in the past three years. 20 years ago: Langford Mayor Stew Young says plans to create a Millstream Connector that would turn Millstream Road into a four-lane, 70-kilometre per hour thoroughfare between the Trans-Canada Highway and Sooke Road will not only divide Langford, but change the pattern of development of the municipality. The roadway would “almost be a bloody Island Highway situation through the

centre of our town,” said Young, who discovered that his own home on Aldwynd Road was in the path of the road and was slated for acquisition. Also making the news the week of Sept. 21, 1994: Sooke School District says schools that don’t hold casino fundraisers will be inadequately supplied for the coming year. District priorities call for the saving of teaching jobs over maintaining supply and equipment levels. And, Lilydale Poultry and Victoria Plywood are not on the province’s list of top polluters. Lilydale made improvements to its disposal system, while Vic Plywood was on a shutdown. 30 years ago: Twenty seven acres of land off Jacklin Road owned by the Capital Regional District and slated for a town centre for Colwood and Langford may be put up for sale on the open market. The recommendation, made by the CRD executive board, is due partially to the fact soon-toincorporate Metchosin wants to be paid out for its portion of the ownership. A number of community groups have indicated interest in using the land. Also making the news the week of Sept. 26, 1984: The Sooke School District, having made cuts the previous year to balance its budget, is juggling students in classes while gearing up for possible further cuts next year due to the Social Credit government’s restraint program. And, Bilston Creek is undergoing a dredging, blasting and clearing project as part of a condition for approval for Ridley Brothers Development Corporation’s 35-lot subdivision east of Jacklin Road.

DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN

4450 Happy VallEy ROaD VICTORIa, BRITISH COluMBIa V9C 3Z3 TElEpHONE: (250) 474-3167 Fax: (250) 474-6298

TAX SALE In accordance with Section 403 of the local Government act, the properties described hereunder shall be offered for sale by public auction on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid prior to commencement of the auction. The sale will take place in the Council Chambers of the District of Metchosin, 4450 Happy Valley Road, Victoria, BC, and may be adjourned to the same hour on the following day, and from day to day, until each parcel is disposed of. Legal Description

Civic Address

Upset Price

Lot 1, Section 1, Metchosin District, Plan 9283

4384 Metchosin Road

$15,700.85

at the time of the bid, successful bidders are required to deposit cash or certified cheque with the Collector, for an amount equal to the upset price of the property offered for sale. Should the property be sold for more than the upset price, any excess must be paid to the Collector no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the tax sale, by cash or certified cheque. The District makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the property Transfer Tax act on the fair market value of the property. allison Swanson Deputy Finance Officer

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO.1538 Take notice that the Council of the City of Langford intends to adopt “Tax Exemption Bylaw No.1538, 2014 under the authority of section 224 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaw is to exempt the non-profit organizations listed below, to the extent indicated, from property tax imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter for the year 2015 Non-Profit Organization and Property Description

100 % Exemption

Estimated Amount of Taxes That Would Be Imposed on the Property If It Were Not Exempt 2015

2016

2017

Juan de Fuca Cadet Youth Society Roll No. 01-62-327-06159.000 948 Dunford Road

1,548

1,579

1,611

Langford Fifty and Up Club Roll No. 01-62-327-07522.001 2637 Sunderland Road

2,584

2,636

2,689

Metchosin Farmers’ Institute Roll No. 01-62-327-06411.005 1040 Marwood Avenue

Roll No. 01-62-327-06411.008 1040 Marwood Avenue

20,148

20,551

20,962

Roll No. 01-62-327-06439.250 1040 Marwood Avenue

867

884

902

5,641

5,754

5,869

Lighthouse Christian Academy Roll No. 01-62-327-06299.010 1289 Parkdale Drive

22,562

23,014

23,474

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Roll No. 01-62-327-05647.010 2784 Claude Road

8,833

9,009

9,190

West Shore Chamber of Commerce Roll No. 01-62-327-05790.021 2830 Aldwynd Road

5,696

5,810

5,926

Westwind Plaza (JV) Properties Ltd. (Goudy Library) Roll No. 01-62-327-05709.202 119-755 Goldstream Avenue

6,078

6,200

6,324

Westwind Plaza (JV) Properties Ltd. (Goudy Library) Roll No. 01-62-327-05709.203 115-755 Goldstream Avenue

1,684

1,718

1,752

Habitat for Humanity Roll No. 01-62-327-04188.140 849 Orono

18,771

19,146

19,529

Goldstream Masonic Hall Roll No. 01-62-327-05764.000 679 Goldstream Avenue

2,001

2,041

2,082

Royal Canadian Legion Roll No. 01-62-327-05731.100 761 Station Road

12,945

13,205

13,469

3279321 Nova Scotia Limited (Belmont School) Roll No. 01-62-327-06047.010 3067 Jacklin Rd

209,198

213,382

217,650

3279321 Nova Scotia Limited (Belmont School) Roll No. 01-62-327-06047.040 3008 Brittany Dr

1,972

2,012

2,052

South Vancouver Island Rangers Roll No. 01-62-327-13906.060 3498 Luxton Road

This notice is given pursuant to sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter. Any inquiries respecting this notice may be directed to Mr. Jim Bowden, Administrator, City of Langford, Tel: 478-7882.

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Ask the Expert Seniors’ Edition Q:

We are thinking about moving into a Retirement Community. What type of activities could we expect to find there? Are we required to pay extra for these activities?

Retirement communities offer a wide range of activities, usually planned and facilitated by both staff and presenters from within the community. In general, activities held within the residences are offered free of charge and cover a wide range of interests. There may be Entertainment which could range from movies, singers, musicians, dancers, choirs and games such as bingo and crossword. Activities related to Intellectual or Spiritual growth might include travelogues, chapel services, bible studies, educational speakers or series on topics of interest or courses e.g. UVic or Camosun College continuing education courses for adults. Personal growth activities could include fitness classes such as yoga, tai chi, osteofit and balance classes. There may be art and craft lessons, stimulating card games such as bridge or cribbage, mind games and many others to match every level of interest. Many retirement communities have the use of a bus to transport their residents to outings. These outing can include local attractions such as Butchart Gardens, Shaw Discovery Centre, IMAX theatre and Butterfly Gardens. The outings may be further afield to places like Chemainus Theatre, boat trips or ferry rides around the Gulf Islands. They may have lunches or dinners out at local restaurants or attend local concerts and musical events such as the Victoria Symphony or Palm Court concerts. In general, these types of outings will provide the transportation and the residents would pay for the admission or ticket (usually purchased at a group rate). There are also many outings available to local parks for picnics and strolls during the milder weather or to shopping centers year round.

Linda Lord is your local Vancouver Island senior living expert. If you have any questions, or would like to chat, please contact Linda at Berwick House, (250) 721-4062 or email her at berwickhouse@berwickrc.com

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - GOLDSTREAM

Community Spotlight: SENIORS

A home for everyone Travis Paterson News staff

Cool Aid’s Cottage Grove senior housing development is now in the final stage of approval. Construction is ready to go once the Saanich approved, 45-unit apartment building receives the go ahead for the final grant, $4.8 million (of $6.6 million cost) in funding from B.C. It’s expected to arrive shortly, said Saanich Coun. Paul Gerrard, also on the Greater Victoria Coalition to Help End Homelessness. Cottage Grove is a supportive housing concept for seniors who have been homeless. It will stand at 3207 Quadra St., next to Decora Tiles, off Tolmie Street. “We have assembled an amazing team of community leaders who are volunteering

Photo courtesy of Cool Aid

Andrew Wynn-Williams, executive director of the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness, speaks at the recent launch for Cottage Grove, a 45-unit Cool Aid development in Saanich. their time to raise $5 million from individuals, companies, organizations and foundations to build or repurpose (a total of) 360 apartments for the Help End Homelessness campaign for the region’s 360 homeless people,” said Rob Reid. The District of Saa-

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Greater Victoria Seniors

Care for caregivers

Volunteers in the spotlight Joan and Stu MacDonald are part of a volunteer group that meets weekly to perform gardening and other maintenance on the grounds of the 11-acre Dominion Brook Park, across from Panorama Rec. Centre. The park is a short drive from their home in Central Saanich. “Dominion Brook Park lost funding a while back and a few of us came together to help out, it’s such a beautiful place,” Joan said. Joan is originally from Oshawa, Ont., and Stu from Drumheller, Alta. Their paths first crossed in London, Ont., when they met on a blind date 64 years ago. They eventually settled near Mount Doug for 32 years, before they downsized to their current dwelling in Central Saanich 10 years ago. Before retiring, Joan was a registered nurse in the recovery

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A growing number of Canada’s ageing baby boomers are providing care for a spouse or parent with dementia. But these family caregivers often lack the support they need to avoid becoming patients themselves. “These caregivers are the backbone of our current health system,” says Dr. Janice Keefe at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. “Yet we don’t treat them this way. One of the big challenges we face is that caregivers aren’t viewed as a client or eligible for services in and of themselves.” Keefe is working to change this situation. For the past 20 years Keefe and her team have been part of an international movement to assess the health needs and challenges of family caregivers – mainly daughters and spouses – who are caring for elderly loved ones with disabilities and chronic illnesses, such as dementia. At the heart of Dr. Keefe’s research is her co-creation of the Caregivers’

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Downsizing workshop

Several businesses are getting together to present a senior’s downsizing information session at Nellie McClung Library, 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Speaking will be Joanne Brodersen from DFH Real Estate, mortgage broker Julie Cookson from RBC, and more.

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said, I suspect if he had seriously rish eyes are smiling this fall considered another run for office as one of Vancouver Island’s his devoted wife Carmel would most beloved elder stateshave booted his Irish butt all the men takes his final bow after way back to County Cork. more than four decades of serThe great grandfather of Vanvice to the good burghers of Port couver Island grassroots politics McNeill. – and poet laureate of the working Mayor Gerry Furney, at 81, is stiff – goes into the record books about to hang up his gavel while as B.C.’s longest serving municipal the rest of B.C.’s municipal politileader … 47 years on council, 38 cians gear up to defend their turf Brian Kieran years as mayor. in local government elections in Furney arrived in B.C. in 1956 November. For those of you wondering what to make from Ireland via England, Europe and New of your senior years, Gerry is a beacon. York. He found a job in a logging camp and When he hit 60 he was just warming up in was given a one-way ticket on board the the municipal arena. At 77, he published his S.S. Catala berthed at the Union Steamship first book of poetry “Popcorn for Breakfast.” dock in Vancouver. It took him up the rugPort McNeill may not realize it just yet, ged coast to Port McNeill. In an interview recently Furney said: but Gerry’s retirement will leave behind a pair of caulk boots not easily filled. That “Conditions in Port McNeill were about as

started a chamber of comprimitive as you could imagmerce because the commuine. We were living in a bunknity did not have a voice in house with about 120 other Victoria. loggers who were mostly all What kept this resource immigrants like ourselves. town icon coming back elecWe soon found out that the tion after election? Simple: job of a ‘chokerman’ was the Furney may have the soul lowliest job in the woods and of an Irish poet, but he has also the most dangerous.” the heart of a political prize It wasn’t until 1959 that fighter. And, he was never betFurney was able to take a ter than when he defended a trip back home to Ireland. He way of life on the island that was sitting around the hearth the higher purpose nabobs on New Year’s Eve when his Mayor Furney of urban B.C. would abandon mother insisted that he go to a dance. It was at this dance that he met in the name of environmental protection. For those who toil in the resource sector Carmel. It took him several years to persuade Carmel’s mother to let her go to Port a line from one of Gerry’s poems says it all: “It’s sad that men in fancy suits don’t know McNeill. In 1961, Furney started his own fuel and too much about caulk boots.” editor@saanichhnews.com explosives distribution business and also

Patti Shaughnessy is new to Victoria, having arrived here in December of 2012, and was instantly drawn to the Government House grounds where she volunteers once a week. After rotating through all 20 Government gardens Shaughnessy is now dedicated to two gardens, Pearkes Point and the Terrace. Shaughnessy joined the Victoria Women’s Newcomer’s book club and loves everything about the city after moving here from Toronto, where she specialized in office leasing and presentations. Her husband Brian continues to work as a retail and wholesale executive. They live near the Selkirk Trestle. “I’ve hit paydirt with the amount of activity going on in Victoria. I’m not a big runner but I’m gearing up to do my first race, maybe a few.” Patti and Brian Shaughnessy have three sons and four granddaughters.

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Women’s hoops coaches clinic planned Travis Paterson News staff

The University of Victoria is hosting a women’s basketball clinic for community coaches. Participation in the clinic is free for Island school and night league coaches and each session includes clinic notes, Sept. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at UVic’s McKinnon Gym. Vikes women’s basketball

players will provide skill demonstrations with leadership from Vikes coach Dani Sinclair. Olav Krigolson, a physical education department assistant professor, will lead a session on mental preparation. Vikes student trainer Steve McKinnon will present a training session focused on strength and conditioning. “This clinic is a great opportunity for our program to con-

nect with coaches of all levels in our community,” said Sinclair. “As university coaches, we benefit greatly from the work these youth coaches do year in and year out, and this is a way to continue to build basketball on the Island together.” To register, contact Dani Sinclair by email at dsinclr@ uvic.ca or by phone at 250-8186321.

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Blue boys battle In their first game of the season, members of the under-9 boys soccer Team Lockert from Sooke (stripes) and Team Thomas of Juan de Fuca (blue) chase the ball around Saturday at Westhills Stadium.

Mail Ballot Voting Information

2014 General Local Election & Assent Voting (Referendum) Mail Ballot Voting is now available for the election of CRD Electoral Area Directors, Islands Trust Local Area Trustees, School Trustees (61, 62, 63, 64) and Assent Voting (Referendum). Electors who: a) have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, or b) expect to be absent from the regional district on general voting day (Saturday, November 15, 2014) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities (Wednesday, November 5 and 12, 2014) may now vote by mail ballot. To vote by mail ballot, you must qualify as a Resident or Non-Resident Elector. To determine eligibility requirements, please visit our website at: https://www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting/elector-qualifications-registration

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1534. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 6 October 2014, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1534 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1534 from R1 (One-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the C9A (Community Town Centre Pedestrian 9A) Zone to permit the construction of a six (6) storey residential building consisting of approximately 20 units. Applicant: Cheri Crause, BC0878191 Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1534 is 772 Hockley Ave as shown shaded on the plan. COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 22 September 2014 to Monday, 6 October 2014, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Grant Liebscher in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw. Jim Bowden Administrator

How Do I Register To Vote By Mail? To participate in Mail Ballot Voting, eligible electors who meet the above criteria must submit a completed application form in advance of general voting day, November 15, 2014. Application forms can be requested at the following contact information listed below or can be found on our website at: https://www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting/voting-opportunities-mail-ballotvoting: Capital Regional District Legislative & Information Services 5th floor, 625 Fisgard Street, PO Box 1000 Victoria, BC V8W 2S6

Phone: Toll free: Fax: Email:

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Completed application forms may be submitted via email, mail, in person or via fax at the contact information listed above. If you are not on the CRD Non-Resident Property List of Electors, you may register either in advance (until September 23, 2014) or at the time of filling in your ballot. Pre-registration is not available for Resident Electors as the CRD is using the Provincial Voters List. Resident Electors may register at the time of filling in your ballot. If you missed advance registration, an application form will be included in your mail ballot package. If you wish to confirm that your name is on the List of Electors, please call the number listed above. The CRD will send out mail ballot packages commencing on our about Monday, October 27, 2014. If we receive your application after November 3, 2014, and time does not permit mailing, you should arrange to pick up a package from the CRD, Legislative & Information Services, at the address listed above. To be counted for the election or assent voting, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at address listed above. It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within this time limit. For more information on Mail Ballot Voting please contact the following: Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer Phone: 250.472.0059 Sonia Santarossa, Sheila Norton or Angila Bains, Deputy Chief Election Officers Phone: 250.360.3129 Toll free: 1.800.663.4425 local 3129 Email: Legserv@crd.bc.ca Dated September 15, 2014 Thomas F. Moore Chief Election Officer

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Nick Guiney of the Westshore Wolves fires a shot on Peninsula goalie Jacob Krupp, as the Panthers’ Torin O’Brien does his best to slow Guiney down. The Wolves won this game 6-2 at The Q Centre last week, then beat the Kerry Park Islanders 4-3 in overtime on Saturday in Mill Bay. The Wolves host the Oceanside Generals in Colwood tonight (Sept. 24), starting at 7 p.m.

Wolves hold down first after two more wins Rematch against Oceanside goes tonight The only blemish on the Westshore Wolves’ 2014-15 Vancouver Island Hockey League record will no doubt come up in conversation tonight (Sept. 24) at The Q Centre. The junior B Wolves (6-1-0) host the Oceanside Generals, the lone team to beat the South Division leaders this season, starting at 7 p.m. That was back on Sept. 13. The game saw Westshore erase a 4-1 Oceanside lead in the third period, but fall short in a 4-3 loss. Since then, the Wolves have recorded two more wins, 4-3 in overtime against the Kerry Park Islanders in Mill Bay on Saturday, and 6-2 over the Peninsula Panthers last week on home ice. The OT victory saw Wolves scoring leader Kyle Richter steal the puck just over a minute into the extra

frame and beat Islander goalie Leighton Williams for the winner. It was the visitors’ third straight goal and capped a comeback from a 3-1 deficit Kerry Park built after two periods. Tyler Smith scored twice for the Wolves, who trailed 2-1 after the first period. Connor Krupa started the comeback with a goal 2:45 into the third. Against the Panthers, Richter led the way with a pair of goals, while Drayson Pears had a goal and an assist. Other goal scorers included Cory Hatcher, Tomba Huddlestan and Jacob Malloch. The Wolves held period leads of 2-0 and 5-0 before the Panthers got on the board with goals from Cole Glover and Grayden Hohl. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Bear/Cub golf event Sunday Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

Committing to our planet’s future means properly recycling our electronics of the past. That’s why the EPRA, an industry-led not-for-profit organization, works to keep 100,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life electronics out of landfills each year through convenient and regulated e-recycling programs. Technology advances fast, but we only get one earth.

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This program is funded through Environmental Handling Fees that are applicable to new electronic products sold in the province.

Bear Mountain Golf Resort is hosting its inaugural Bear & Cub classic this Sunday (Sept. 28), a friendly tournament that pairs adult and junior players for 18 holes. The club’s sales manager, Chris Currie, modelled the event after a father-son tournament he used to enjoy playing with his dad in P.E.I. “We decided to not limit it to family so more people can play,” he said. Teams are composed of an adult player and a junior under 19. The $129 entry fee for each team covers 18 holes of golf on the valley course, a shared power cart, a first tee gift,

buffet lunch and, Currie emphasizes, a team photo for everyone involved. “My father passed this last year due to ALS, and I have all these photos of me and him playing the event (in P.E.I.),” he said. “So I made sure that a photo was included for this event. It’s such a keepsake.” The inaugural tournament is a “trial run,” Currie said. If successful, it will be carried over to future years and likely will introduce a charity component. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. Today (Sept. 24) is the registration deadline, but Currie suggests people can still call for availability at 250744-2327. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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Racing finales help determine champions at Western Speedway

Celebrate National Forest Week September 21-27, 2014

Bombers, demos, mini figure 8s and hornets do battle

Demo car driver Mike Melin won the main event and a heat race, good enough to give him third place overall. Cody Young, who took third in the main and the heat race on the night, wound up second overall behind Young. Billy Stidson captured the demo truck title by a comfortable margin ahead of second-place finisher Aason Baker. Amongst the mini figure 8 cars, Rhett Szevics took home the season trophy, thanks to a win in the 25-lap main event Saturday. He added a win in the second heat race and a thirdplace effort ion the trophy dash. Other top finishers in the main were Kyle Rizok in second, Brandon Young in third and Doug Richens in fourth. Kail Beck was second overall behind Szevics in the points race. Darryl Cahill proved the class of the hornets, winning the long-track title and the final main event of the season, a 20-lapper, ahead of Kevin Lawrenuk, Brandon Steen and Cody Aumen, in that order. Ashley Creed, who took the checkered flag in the night’s first heat race, wound up second overall behind Cahill. A full list of the night’s results can be found at goldstreamgazette.com. M

Brian Wakelin and Bobby Cyr did their best to catch bomber car points leader Aaron Cameron with their performances in Saturday’s championship night at Western Speedway. Despite being mostly shut out of the top spots in the evening’s races, Cameron managed to maintain his slim lead and capture the 2014 title. Tristan Gait won the 50-lap feature main event on the night, followed closely by Wakelin and Cyr in second and third. The bomber points race was so tight that a victory by Wakelin in the final race of the season – which would have given him an extra four points – would have put him in a first-place tie with Cameron for the crown. Cyr wound up third overall, another five points back. In the demo car class, Jim Young’s second-place finish in the combined 15-lap demo car and demo truck main gave him enough to preserve his lead and collect the season title.

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It’s National Forest Week, a time for all Canadians to celebrate our forests. Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week. For a list of events happening around the province, check out our website: www.abcfp.ca or find us on Facebook: BC’s National Forest Week

SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The District of Highlands is seeking to fill vacancies for their New Select Committees. Council adopted the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) in late 2012 and completed updating the Official Community Plan (OCP) in 2013 to create synergies between the ICSP and the OCP. The purpose of the ICSP is to provide a framework to identify what kind of community the Highlands residents want in the year 2030 and what needs to happen now in order to get there. The ICSP contains 9 Strategy Areas which have been grouped together to form the framework for 3 new Highland Committees that replace all of the existing Select Committees and Task Forces. Social Sustainability Select Committee (Strategy Areas: Healthy Community, Economy and Work, Education and Leisure, Transportation and Mobility, Food, Related Financial Sustainability) Sustainable Land Use Select Committee (Strategy Areas: Land Use and Natural Area, Energy, Building and Sites, Water and Waste, Related Financial Sustainability) Heritage Select Committee (Basis for work: Community Heritage Values and Heritage Vision for the District of Highlands, Recommendations for a District of Highlands Heritage Register, Sustainable Highlands and District of Highlands Community Heritage Register) The District is also seeking individuals who would like to participate electronically only. These E-Participants are non-voting members who may, at their own discretion, provide input to the various committees on specific issues that the committees are addressing. The E-participants would receive an agenda and provide any comments they may wish to make to the voting committee for consideration. Terms of Reference for these committees are available on the District of Highlands website: www.highlands.ca. Interested persons are invited to submit a letter and brief personal resume outlining details of residency, expertise / interest in sustainability, community activities and reasons for wanting to serve. All such applications should clearly specify the committee of interest and should be submitted by October 6, 2014 to: District of Highlands 1980 Millstream Road Victoria, BC, V9B 6H1 Telephone: 250-474-1773 | Fax: 250-474-3677 Email: tneurauter@highlands.ca

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the works for area emergency personnel. Logan explained that having the regional system at 700 MHz will allow for more flexibility. “Our biggest challenge over the years was to get additional frequencies,” he said. “With the 700 MHz, it opens a whole new door. We’re able now to redistribute the existing frequencies.” The actual cost of converting the entire system has yet to be determined, since tenders must be put out for companies to bid on providing the equipment. Logan said shareholders were given a “worst-case scenario” cost estimate, which will translate to a roughly 1.9-per-cent cost increase for taxpayers. Since it went operational in 200203 and brought together 50 different emergency response agencies in Greater Victoria, CREST has created great improvements in the ability of responders to communicate clearly to each other and their dispatchers. Chow recalled a time before CREST, when Colwood firefighters at Esquimalt Lagoon could have trouble communicating with the local dispatcher in the main hall on Metchosin Road, a short drive away. “Just to give you an idea of the difference, when we were down at that fire at Otter Point (Sept. 11), we were able to talk to dispatch (in Saanich) quite easily,” he said. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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The state-of-the-art equipment may be a few years away yet, but the excitement over going digital is here and now for at least one local fire department. The announcement last week that the Capital Region Emergency Services Telecommunications (CREST) had been given approval by its shareholders to embark upon an estimated $24.7-million system upgrade was seen as good news by a firefighter who has experienced up close what the new technology can offer emergency responders. “We’ll definitely benefit from the (upgrade to) digital radio,” said Assistant Chief Greg Chow of the Colwood Fire Department. He was on the evaluation committee for the new equipment, which will replace the current VHF (very high frequency) analog radio system. Chow was amazed at the quality of the reception, which was tested, among other ways, using extreme external noise. “We could actually talk and understand somebody really clearly with a chainsaw running in the background,” he said. Radio clarity and audibility are critical for responders in an emergency and can make the difference in taking the appropriate actions to save lives or property, Chow added. All West Shore fire departments, police, ambulance, B.C. Transit and other emergency response participants use the CREST system and equipment. The decision to take the system frequency up to 700 MHz – under a state-of-the-art standard known as P25 – from the existing 300 MHz frequency available with analog equipment was made to take advantage of new digital technology and further eliminate gaps in coverage. Radio communication gaps encountered by Victoria police officers in downtown Victoria were the most publicized

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Kyle Smith, a Colwood firefighter for nearly six years, speaks to dispatch on a radio inside one of the department’s trucks. Improvements to the CREST system will ultimately enhance the communications between their department and others around the region. shortfalls of the existing analog system. Gordie Logan, a Colwood city councillor and chair of the CREST board, said fire departments and West Shore RCMP have been “extremely happy” with the service they’ve been getting from CREST. “Coverage and reliability have

never been an issue on the West Shore,” he said. As with any technology, however, the system is coming to the end of its useful life, he added. The new digital system will be rolled out first in the core municipalities of Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt and Oak Bay, Logan said. The additional funding will pay for

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PISE has an impressive track record

How the sports facility has become self-sufficient Travis Paterson News staff

From the slanted window of his office at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence, Robert Bettauer sees Canada’s top women’s rugby players execute the drills that helped them to second place at the 2014 World Cup. The rugby players could soon be joined by another group of high performance athletes, as the fourth-year CEO hopes the soonto-be-built world class running track attracts Athletics Canada to PISE. “The track is only the latest project, we’re building incrementally where we can as we become better funded,” Bettauer said. During his time here, Bettauer, 58, has morphed from tennis analyst on Sportsnet to the face for PISE, at least in Saanich. “When PISE started, there were a lot of adjustments, and it’s taken time to connect PISE to the various levels of sports in Greater Victoria, of which there are a lot. And now we’re bursting at the seams,” Bettauer said. The non-profit entity enjoyed its third straight year on the pos-

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PISE CEO Robert Bettauer has watched the facility grow to a level of self sufficiency. Half of PISE programs are run externally in schools and community centres. Athletics Canada has shown interest in joining the group of high performance organizations who partner with PISE, which is in the midst of fundraising for its world standard 400-metre, four-lane training track. itive side of a balanced budget, having recorded losses in its first two years of operation. PISE was originally built on the south end of Camosun College’s Interurban Campus in 2008 with $24.5 million of the $27-million cost coming

from provincial funding. Making PISE sustainable has taken years. The initial CEO lasted three months. The building’s original vision didn’t take shape until former Tennis Canada CEO Bob Mof-

fat spent the next two years as a general manager. Moffat worked with Bettauer at Tennis Canada, where the latter was the director of tennis development. Now the facility is in good standing, thanks in part to the growth

of key tenant partners such as the Canadian Sports Institute Pacific and Camosun College. Camosun’s Centre for Sport & Exercise Education program runs in PISE with 400 students and faculty in four classrooms. Only $100,000 of PISE’s annual $2.5 million operating budget comes from the province. The rest comes from a combination of lease and rental revenue, program revenue, grant revenue and the Commonwealth Legacy Fund, the Victoria Foundation (for child programming) and sponsorships. “We walk the talk. When we look to add resources we can say we’re looking to enhance what’s here, not to create,” Bettauer said. More than half of the programming PISE offers is now external, run at schools and community centres, he added. “The good news is we’ve filled the building, we’re bursting at the seams. The bad news is we’re bursting at the seams. External community programs are now done out of strategy and out of necessity.” Forty per cent of PISE’s $1 million track budget has already been raised. The track will only be four lanes but will meet world athletics standards and will include seating for 500 people. reporter@saanichnews.com

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