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In the (pumpkin) flesh

All things squash is the focus of this weekend’s final Peninsula Country Market, page 3

Panthers seek new coach

A series of player moves last week culminates in the departure of the coach and a search for a new one, page 21

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NORTH SAANICH — As part of the mandated Royal Canadian Air Force Flight Safety program, 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron will conduct a controlled landing exercise this week. The event, held in an open field in North Saanich, is designed to exercise 443 (MH) Squadron and local emergency response agencies’ ability to respond to an off-airfield aircraft landing.

Local citizens may witness low flying aircraft in addition to first responders. This is an annual exercise to promote general awareness, education and training required for a timely and effective reaction.

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Steve Duck from TIDES Group will be at the Peninsula Country Market this weekend to promote Pumpkins on the Pier.

Market ends with pumpkin push The season’s final Peninsula Country Market is this Saturday CENTRAL SAANICH — The final Peninsula Country Market of the season takes place this Saturday, Oct. 11.

“As part of our developing Festival of Squash we are partnering that day with Steve Duck of TIDES Group to help promote the fundraising event

Pumpkins on the Pier,” said Bob Thompson, the manager of the Peninsula Country Market.

Thompson continued to say that the market will be bringing in a pumpkin carver to do carving demos that day and that the market’s growing

Pyramid of Squash will be on display.

“Yellow Point Cranberries plans to be here with fresh Island cranberries, as well as our farmers with lots of squash, and we’ll all be entertained by Out Stealing Mules,” Thompson added.

For more information on the market, visit peninsulacountrymarket.ca. For more information on Pumpkins on the Pier in support of the Saanich Peninsula Secret Santas Toys for Tots program, see tidesgroup.com.

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Hospital Foundation new campaign begins CENTRAL SAANICH — The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign kicked off last week.

This year’s campaign was launched via a video on their website www.sphf.ca and Facebook site www.facebook.com/sphf.ca.

The Foundation’s goal for the fundraising campaign is to raise $3 million to design and construct a new, state-

of-the-art operating room (OR) sterilization department in the hospital.

This project is the third and final phase of the hospital’s operating rooms upgrades.

The OR sterilization department will be located directly outside the OR and will allow sterilized surgical equipment to move through a completely contained sterile hallway to the operating

rooms.

Making sterilization part of a closed loop system, where sterilized instruments move through a sterile corridor to the operating rooms and soiled instruments move back to a decontamination room through hallways within the OR suite without ever entering either the “sterile” corridor or the hallways of the hospital, will raise the standards of the

hospital to twenty-first century requirements.

The original plans for the hospital’s operating rooms included a sterilization room at the end of a sterile corridor, but those plans had to be put on hold when it was discovered that the hospital’s electrical system needed upgrading.

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Jim Townley, left, and Jan Carroll with one of the new welcoming totem poles erected by the SVA in Saanichton. team to become part of their community building initiatives.

The Saanichton Village Association is a blend of local businesses and residents who have come

together over a number of community improvement and beautification projects during the past eight years to enhance the village experience in Saanichton.

“We’re proud of the

community gardens we planted at the corners of Patterson and East Saanich Roads, and East Saanich and Mount Newton X Roads,” said Carroll.

“These gardens

improve the landscape of the village and I am hopeful the municipality will uphold their promise to continue on managing them, in the spirit in which they were created for the benefit of the community.”

The community gardens are not the only thing the SVA was responsible for creating.

The Association hosts the Annual Saanichton Community Christmas Tree Trail, co-hosts the Central Saanich Family Festival with the Peninsula Country Market Society and has implemented the ‘Welcoming Totem’ project, a first in British Columbia.

“The Welcoming Totem project is dear to all of the SVA members, as it links our community with the historical aspect of local first nations,” Carroll said.

Doug LaFortune, his son Bear and wife Cathy have combined their creative carving talents with the SVA to produce three collector totems that welcome residents into the Saanichton Village. ‘ The entire project includes five totems in total, one for each road into Saanichton Village.

The SVA is working to have the fourth totem completed and raised in the spring of 2015, and the final one in early 2016.

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SAANICHTON— What started out as a casual conversation over coffee among residents in 2005 has now evolved into a vibrant, non-profit organization of local residents committed to the improvement of the Saanichton Village.

The Saanichton Village Association discovered in late August that their President of eight years, Jan Carroll, had made the decision to step down for lifestyle reasons.

“Being a younghearted 73-year-old made me realize that there were things on my bucket list I wanted to do while I still had spring in my step,” said Carroll.

The Board of the SVA has appointed Jim Townley, one of the founding members of the SVA and local business owner to the post of president in the interim.

“I’m honoured to be asked to fill this role while we prepare for our upcoming AGM in November, with the hope that we can have another established resident of the Saanichton Village area come forward to continue the collaborative work that Jan has done,” Townley said.

“She’s an asset to our community and has brought business people and residents together in a special way.”

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Panorama Recreation Centre’s Wellness Literacy Committee is encouraging employers to help keep their employees healthy this month.

The Wellness Literacy Committee was formed a couple of years ago and was the brainchild of Panorama’s Senior Manager Ian Hennigar, explained Lisa Sneek, the Marketing Coordinator for the rec. centre.

“He thought it would be a good program to help educate the public on a new topic each month that’s related to health and wellness,” Sneek said.

“We expanded the scope that the committee covers over the last year and we now generate our own in-house ideas every month as well as pair with community groups like the Canadian Diabetes Association and the B.C. Cancer Foundation. In the last few months we’ve covered topics like childhood obesity, cancer awareness with One Match and sun smart,” Sneek explained.

She added topics like childhood obesity often pair with new initiatives offered by the centre like the annual youth pass.

“Each month we come up with material and displays that are prominently displayed in the rec. centre so the public can better educate themselves on these health and wellness related topics.”

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The weight room at Panorama Recreation Centre. This month, the importance of employee health and wellness is being explored by the Centre’s Wellness Literacy Committee. tages for employers when it comes to having healthy employees,” Sneek said.

“Right now we have about 35 companies who buy into our employee wellness program including places like Viking Air and B.C. Ferries,” she explained.

The program, Sneek continued, offers companies a group buy-in to offer employees access to Panorama’s facilities and programming for differing, sometimes discounted rates.

“The employer buys in, then

they have people sign up for the program and they have a dedicated team leader for the program,” Sneek explained.

She added that the employers dedicating staff time to the program indicates their commitment and passion for keeping their employees healthy.

“A growing number of Canadian businesses have recognized that money devoted to employee health is a sound investment,” Sneek said.

“A review of 42 published studies of work site health programs showed a 28 per cent

reduction in sick time, a 26 per cent reduction in health costs as well as increased productivity, focus and morale and decreased staff turnover.”

November will feature Diabetes awareness (pairing with the Canadian Diabetes Association) and December will see the committee and staff working on events and fundraising for charity.

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Province-wide, the B.C. government’s suggested expansion to winery tasting areas received plenty of opposition during consultation on that and other proposed agricultural changes.

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The B.C. government’s proposals to expand food processing, retail and alcohol sales on farmland got a rough ride during a summer consultation tour with farmers, local governments and individuals invited to comment.

The agriculture ministry released a summary of submissions this week, after closed-door meetings in August with community, farming, ranching and agricultural industry representatives. The meetings were set up to develop regulations after the province passed legislation this spring, dividing the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones with the intent of easing restrictions on farm-related and nonfarm revenue activities.

A proposal to revise regulations restricting food storage, processing and retail sales, requiring half of products to be produced on the farm, was rejected by “a considerable majority of stakeholders from all regions,” the summary states.

With wineries and cideries already allowed on farmland, a proposal to extend the regulation to include breweries, distilleries and meaderies was supported by a majority in all regions, particularly from local

governments in Zone 1, the Lower Mainland, Okanagan and Vancouver Island.

Wineries and cideries are allowed without approval from the Agricultural Land Commission, as long as half of the materials are produced on the farm. Some questioned whether that rule would work for breweries and distilleries, with hops, malting barley and distilling grain not produced in large quantities in B.C. The government’s suggestion to allow larger tasting areas for wine, cider and potentially beer and distilled liquor was also rejected by “a considerable majority” of respon-

dents. Selling alcoholic products not produced on the host farm was also opposed by a large majority, with opposition strongest in the North and Vancouver Island regions.

The loudest opposition came in response to the suggestion to allow a wider range of non-farm activities without approval of the ALC. The strongest supporters were landowners in Zone 2 (Interior, Kootenay and North regions). Oil and gas services on farmland are already allowed in northeastern B.C. under supervision of the Oil and Gas Commission.

The proposal to waive ALC approval for

farmland subdivisions larger than a quarter section (64 hectares) was also opposed by a large majority, but the suggestion of leasing farmland to put it into production was widely supported.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is preparing regulation changes for the cabinet approval, and hopes to have new regulations in place by the end of the year.

The consultation received more than 1,500 submissions by mail, email and through its website, and held meetings in Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Fort St. John, Cranbrook, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.

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Stay attentive and stay safe

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s the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Nothing could be closer to this truth when it comes to some of the most common causes of household fires on the Saanich Peninsula.

Central Saanich Fire Chief Ron French, in an interview about Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 to 11, spoke to us about inattention and how it contributes to disaster.

Specifically, inattention in the kitchen can lead to a variety of calamities. Paying attention to the stove Paying attention might seem like a no-brainer but to the stove French says people might seem like a sometimes do get distracted and no-brainer forget they’ve left a pot on to boil or some kind of food or oil on the heat. At best, a pot might boil dry or be damaged beyond repair. At worst, the heat can catch nearby materials on fire — or the oil in a pan could catch and send smoke throughout the house.

While there can be simple solutions to tackling a stove fire — such as covering the flames with a lid, for example — the best way to avoid one in the first place is to finish what you’ve started.

This type of fire is easily prevented if one keeps their mind where it should be — on the stove until the meal is cooked or the water boiled. If you must take your eyes off it for any reason, try setting an alarm to remind you of your responsibility to turn off the stove and not burn down the kitchen.

There are plenty of distractions out there, without a doubt. Yet most people do have the skills to stick with one project at a time — especially when extreme heat and the potential for trouble exists.

We often take cooking for granted but it’s always good to remember the forces we’re playing with. It’s not earth-shattering, but a single mistake could shatter one’s home and well-being.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526.

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Oil is a slippery slope for cities want to do social policy, get your Every year when B.C.’s municipal butt elected to the provincial politicians get together to preach to legislature.” the provincial cabinet, there comes Burnaby, New Westminster, a point in the maze of resolutions Victoria and Vancouver were where things go sideways. undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres Last year it was a misinformed, one can make a living at local impossible demand to ban all traces politics. And grandstanding works. of genetic engineering. Before that Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled they thumbed their mobile phones off a jumbled history of refineries and denounced wireless power in his region, noting that the sole meters. Both votes passed by surviving Chevron plant narrow margins in a halfis bringing in crude by empty chamber, with many trucks and trains because delegates focused on the the 60-year-old pipeline is serious community issues over-subscribed. He didn’t they are elected to address. explain how stopping a This year it was a pipeline upgrade would charge led by Burnaby to keep it open, or improve denounce the proposed oil safety. Volkow repeated Trans Mountain oil pipeline the protester myth that expansion. And this time a new pipeline would it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of Tom Fletcher introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans common sense goes largely B.C. Views Mountain started shipping to North Cowichan Coun. dilbit in the late 1980s.

Al Siebring. Here’s part of Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar his address to the recent Union of and others from along the Interior B.C. Municipalities convention in pipeline route pointed out another Whistler: flaw. If southern cities want to “Ladies and gentlemen, we are wander outside their mandate to elected to handle things like roads make this gesture, why target only and water and sewer and land use, this pipeline and ignore rail lines and police, fire, garbage. We’re not here highways that cross the same rivers to talk about social policy, child and streams? poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan “Those kinds of things dilute boasted that after his first court our credibility as an organization. challenge to the National Energy We’re becoming a social policy Board was tossed out, his highactivist group rather than a group priced eco-lawyer found a of municipal politicians. Half of constitutional angle. Cha-ching! this resolutions book is stuff that’s Meanwhile, professional outside of our purview…. If you

protesters bike-lock their necks to the fence at Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal and a radical Simon Fraser University professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter.

The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses synthetic oil in his vehicle.

Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler?

Cherbo assumes Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man.

This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information.

The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others.

Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance.’

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in the decision making process idney must be awash in to proceed with this and other excess monies and mansimilar projects is any questionpower to be able to coning if such a project is really sider a multitude of capital Any letters submitted to necessary. No one appears to projects that have little or no the Peninsula News Review have considered the option to justification based on objective should discuss issues and not make any changes. metrics. stories covered in the pages I sense we are doing things Take for example the traffic of the paper.

Please keep letters to because it’s nice to do and that calming on Resthaven Drive. A less than 300 words. The we have staff and funds sitting report to council indicates the Review reserves the right to idle. Sidney needs to focus on proposal is based solely on conedit letters for style, legality, the basics of municipal governcerns by area residents, while length and taste. ment by providing the services information available from the Send letters to: and infrastructure that are police, ICBC and others show • Mail: Letters to the mandated to it by the provthere is no need to add more Editor, #103-9830 Second ince. Those projects necessary calming obstructions, flashing St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 to provide the essentials should lights and other unnecessary • E-mail: editor@ be put out to bid to achieve the signs. peninsulanewsreview.com most economical results. We My vehicle has a perfectly • Fax: 250-656-5526 don’t need bloated departments good speedometer — I don’t doing these make-work projects need a plethora of goofy elecand thinking up new ways to squander our tax tronic signs telling me my speed. If others perdollars. Perhaps council should consider reducceive that speed is an issue, then get the police ing the size of the town’s government and staff. involved.

Tony van Wouw All of these projects cost money that the resiSidney dents pay for through municipal taxes. Absent

Readers respond: Town meetings; Beacon cars Meetings clarification I would like to provide clarification regarding inaccuracies associated with Ed East’s letter in the October 1 edition of the Peninsula News Review. In his letter, Mr. East suggests that two Council meetings were cancelled in September — that is false.

A Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled on September 2 as there were no specific agenda items.

The council meeting on September 22 was cancelled because of the UBCM Convention, however, there was a Special Council meeting on September 29 to make up for it.

I would strongly urge Mr. East to get his facts correct before he decides to submit more letters to the Editor. Responsibility and accountability are a two-way street.

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Readers respond: VC winner; Fletcher reaction The fifth C Scot Victoria Cross I was delighted to see the letter from Jack McLeod on the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

May I take this opportunity to clarify and expand upon the points he raised?

Indeed the Canadian Scottish did win four Victoria Crosses in the First World War: Lt-Col Cy Peck (from Sidney), Piper Jamie Richardson (from Chilliwack), L/Cpl. William Metcalfe (from the U.S.A.) and Pte. William Milne (from Moose Jaw) but there was in fact a fifth Canadian Scottish VC winner who, for some reason, seems to have been forgotten by Canada.

Pte. Thomas Wilkinson was a resident of Lazo (near Comox) and a member of Vancouver Island’s 50th Gordon Highlanders then commanded by Lt-Col Arthur Currie. Wilkinson was in the 50th Gordons’ two-company contingent to the 16th Bn. Canadian Scottish in 1914. But after his arrival in U.K. he, like a very large number of his regimental comrades, was selected for officer training and granted a commission as temporary Lieutenant in the British New Army and posted to 7th Bn The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (Preston Pals Bn).

It was with this Bn. he won his posthumous VC on the Somme in 1916.

Sadly his body was never recovered but his name is commemorated both on the Thiepval War Memorial in France and also on the Sandwick Cairn War Memorial in Lazo.

Funnily enough, when the Canadian Scottish was advised of his death, they still had him recorded as being on strength of the regiment so, technically, he did indeed win his VC not only as a member of the Canadian Scottish but as a serving member.

His original VC is in the Imperial War Museum in London but a replica, with his citation, can

be seen in the Canadian Scottish Museum in The Bay Street Armoury. It is recognized as one of the best regimental museums in Canada and well worth a visit.

The museum is open Sept. 1 thru to May 31 on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (other times by request) and in June, July and August 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays.

Richard Talbot, Honorary Colonel, C Scot R Sidney

Fletcher fails to do homework Re: “Report card time for local politicians,” Sept. 24.

My track record advocating for cost-effective delivery of municipal services, fiscal discipline in major infrastructure projects, open government and safety in our communities is clear.

Voters and municipal officials from across the political spectrum value this contribution at Victoria City Hall, which has saved taxpayers money, improved public services and helped to make the municipality more responsive to resident concerns.

Tom Fletcher chooses to ignore this track record in his column, perhaps because he has not attended a single meeting of Victoria City Council or the Capital Regional District Board since I was elected to represent the people of Victoria three years ago.

Alongside my work on municipal issues, the people of Victoria have asked me to stand up and advocate to the provincial and federal governments on issues they care about that impact our community.

This includes the threat of oil tankers and pipelines on coastal communities and interior waterways; attacks on our postal system and education system and the workers who deliver

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those services; and the rights of First Nations on issues including sacred burial sites and land development.

The Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are legitimate channels for dialogue between local government and the provincial and federal governments.

At this year’s UBCM convention, I spoke directly with Premier Clark and her Ministers on matters affecting the City of Victoria and Capital Region, helping to build relationships and find solutions that will benefit the community that I am elected to represent.

Tom Fletcher is entitled to have his views, as I told him during a conversation at UBCM. But I think we would all benefit if he did his homework first.

Ben Isitt Victoria City Councillor

Fletcher gets an F I am often disappointed at the obvious bias and simpleminded analyses presented in Tom Fletcher’s columns however his “Report Card Time for Local Politicians” reached a new low.

Report cards for local politicians are a useful idea, but instead of presenting objective thoughts about local politicians Fletcher presented nothing but an attack on a very hard working and imaginative Victoria councillor.

We need fresh and bright ideas in our community and Fletcher’s character assassination of Ben Issit is part of the reason so few good people are willing to run for local office.

The Peninsula News Review owes its readers clear thinking and objective analysis in reporting. Thoughtful unbiased reporting is the basis of good journalism. Mr. Fletcher’s own report card would show an F for this test.

Tom Gore North Saanich

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Maybe you should he first real storm of check the dog door to fall today. It’s pourmake sure the hinges are ing rain and blowing working properly or it a gale — not a day to walk could hang open, allowalong the seaside, but exciting all that precious (and ing, in a way. expensive) heat to escape It’s nature showing off when the wind blows it a bit! Not the kind of day open. to spend in the garden but Something else you probably a day to check might do, is to make pickthe gutters, take down the Helen Lang les and make apple pies screen doors, bring in an armful of wood, get a book Over the Garden for the freezer, sort the Fence squash and put any damand sit in front of the fire for aged ones aside for early the remainder of the afternoon, relaxing after all that “Perhaps use, or cook, mash and freeze the flesh in foil conwork. you could sit tainers to be baked later Whoa! Not so fast! on. Before freezing I used What about sorting the down to make to scrape out the flesh, apples before storing them add salt, pepper and butto make sure you aren’t a list of tasks saving any with bruises that need to be ter and mash it, so it was all ready, after freezing, to that will decompose and done before be put in the oven. spoil the lot?

I like to do the same While you are in the winter comes thing with the Hallowe’en mood, why not braid the screaming out pumpkin, but use its flesh onion tops and hang the to make a tasty pumpkin onions over the stove to of the north.” soup. enjoy their beauty while – Helen Lang Add a teaspoon of you are making soup. curry powder if you like a Perhaps you could sit little more pizzazz (and it down to make a list of tasks that need to be done before winter doesn’t give you heart-burn). comes screaming out of the north.

Helen Lang has been the Peninsula This is fun, until the list begins to get News Review’s garden columnist for longer and longer and you are getting more than 30 years. tired just thinking about it!

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After almost 30 years on Beacon Avenue, Inga Michel of Tivoli Gallery at 2475 Beacon Ave. is retiring.

Michel, who started Tivoli in 1985, said the timing is right for her to retire but that she will miss the gallery and her many faithful customers.

“I’ve had a lot of success over the last 30 years and I only have my wonderful staff and loyal customers to thank for that,” she said.

“I would like to extend a special thanks to Wendy Lopez and Nicole Guldner who have worked with me for the past number of years, as well as Penny

who was with me for 16 years and my late husband Karl.”

It was Karl, she said, who got her started on her personal claim to fame, her watercolour line depicting whimsical birds he dubbed Inga Birds.

“He was a framer and had a great eye for art,” Michel said.

Michel, 76, said one of her favourite parts of owning the business was sourcing the local artists and pieces to bring in for sale.

“I always loved tracking down artists and lines to bring in to the store for my customers,” Michel said.

“For me it was almost like being a detective, which I always wanted to be as a child,” she laughed.

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From left, Nicole Guldner, Inga Michel and Wendy Lopez. Michel is retiring from her business, Tivoli Gallery, at the end of this week.

“Inga is a great supporter of local artisans,” added Tivoli Gallery employee Wendy Lopez.

Lopez said the store has become a destination for locals and tourists alike who are searching for souve-

nirs that represent the northwest coast.

“We have a lot of local First Nations pieces and unique items that have been purchased here and taken all over the world,” she explained.

The future of Tivoli Gallery, which was sold

in late summer, is a bit unclear, said Michel.

“I know it was bought by a Chinese family but I don’t know of any of their plans for it yet,” she explained, adding that current staff will be kept on through the ownership change.

“I will be watching with interest to see how and if it changes,” she said.

For now, Michel said she’s looking forward to retirement.

“Owning and operating a business is a lot of work, so I’m really looking forward to slowing down, catching up on sleep and being able to do the things I didn’t get to do because I was always so busy.”

Michel will remain in Sidney and said she will continue to do contract work in her spare time.

“I hope to do some consulting and window displays for other business, so I will still be visible in the town.”

The store will close under Michel’s ownership this Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.

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• Saanich Pioneer Society Talk and Tea. Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. join us for “A Child’s Memory of Growing Up on Saturna Island” by Jan Carroll. She will talk about her family’s time on one of the lesser known Gulf Islands. The talk is followed by tea and goodies and takes place at the Log Cabin Museum in Saanichton (7910 Polo Park Cres.) Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members (tea included).

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• Always teach children to crawl as close to the floor as possible if there is smoke in your home.

• If there is a fire or you smell smoke, before you open a door, test the temperature of the door with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not try to exit through it. Try a window instead.

• Replace batteries in smoke alarms on a regular basis and check expiration dates on fire extinguishers to make sure they are still good.

ow often do you test your smoke alarms at home?

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Smoke alarms are a critical fire safety tool that can cut the risk of fatality in a house fire nearly in half. They can be the difference between life and death.

Most household smoke alarms are battery powered, and studies show that dead, disconnected, or missing batteries are the principle cause of nonworking smoke alarms.

Here are some tips provided by the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department: • Alarms should be tested monthly by pushing the test button. If the alarm is battery-powered and doesn’t sound, replace it with a new battery and try again. If it’s electrically connected to household circuits and doesn’t sound, check the breaker and try again. In either case, if the alarm still isn’t working, replace the entire unit.

• Most smoke alarm batteries “chirp” to alert you when their battery power is low. When you hear a warning, replace the batteries routinely on the same day each year. A good time to do this is when you roll your clocks from Daylight Savings to Standard Time each fall. Change your clocks; change your batteries.

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Saanich Peninsula fire chiefs say: learn safety early Steven Heywood News staff

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hen considering smoke alarms in the home, Fire Chief Ron French of the Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department suggests adding a carbon monoxide detector as well.

A colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, carbon monoxide (CO) can be caused by blocked or dirty vents, chimneys and furnaces, as well as improper ventilation. It causes an estimated 200 deaths in Canada each year, according to Fire Prevention Canada.

French adds CO detectors are most often associated with wood burning stoves or fireplaces but says garages are also a source of the gas.

If exposed to CO for a significant period of time, it can cause headaches, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of muscle control — and can be mistaken for flu symptoms.

French said since CO is hard to detect without one, a CO alarm should be an essential appliance in any home.

It’s all part of preventing accidents or injuries and a message his department wants to spread during fire

Learn how firefighters tackle trouble Steven Heywood News staff

The Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Departments hosts an open house Oct. 18 at their Keating X Road fire hall.

Fire Chief Ron French says the crews will be offering demonstrations of some of their skills and training — including the use of the Jaws of Life, the mainstay Contact your Peninsula Fire Departtery-powered smoke alarms should Continued from page 13 of fire departments’ be cleaned by opening the cover of ment if you have any questions or conauto extraction • Large homes may need extra the alarm and gently vacuuming the cerns about your smoke alarm. equipment.

Sidney: 250-656-2121 North Saanich: inside with a soft bristle brush. For smoke alarms.

One of the dem• It is best to use interconnected electrically-connected smoke alarms, 250-656-1931 Central Saanich: 250-544onstrations, he smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm first shut off the power to the unit, and 4238. continued, will then gently vacuum the outside vents sounds, they all sound. focus on oil fires — like those associ• Vacuum alarms on a regular basis. of the alarm only. Turn the power back — Submitted by Jeff Tomlin, Fire ated with kitchen Dust can clog your smoke alarms. Bat- on and test the alarm.

Inspector, Sidney Fire Department fires that can cause a lot of damage Clutter around the house, And when you do leave One of his department’s Prevention Week. Preventing and can seriously trouble, French continued, is common responses is for the house, make sure the especially if it’s allowed to injure a person. really accumulate, can also as simple as being attentive fires started when a some- paths of escape are clear.

French said fireFrench said not only make it difficult for firefightone walks away from a stove, at home. fighters will show “Distraction is a big con- leaving a pot to boil or burn. should every household ers to get into a home in the the public how to “People should be aware have a fire escape plan — event of an emergency. It’s cern,” he explained. “Most handle an oil fire, importantly, when cooking of their surroundings,” said and practice it — but make easier to reach people in explain how they for instance, people must French. “Always double sure there’s no clutter block- danger — and to fight a fire can occur, what pay attention while cooking check when you leave the ing doors or windows, often — if the doors and windows happens if water is the only ways out of a home. are barrier-free. house.” on the stove.” used to try to put out an oil fire (oil and water don’t mix, so the fire will spread and understands that if they hear the Have an escape plan SIDNEY — Statistics reveal become worse) and Install smoke alarms on smoke alarm, or someone shout78 per cent of deaths from fire the easiest way occur in the home, with most every level. Keep smoke alarms ing “FIRE”, they should immedito extinguish the of the fatalities taking place clean and dust-free, checking ately evacuate the home. Desblaze. between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., while them monthly. Replace batter- ignate a meeting place outside “You’re best ies yearly and alarms every 10 your home in the event of a fire. occupants are asleep. off to remove the Small children unable to That is why it is critical to years. pot from the heat In order to be able to react escape should be taught to open develop an escape plan. during source and cover the flames with a a fire, smoke is black and very quickly to fire, draw a floor plan their windows and wave an artilid,” French said. thick, making it impossible to of your home showing all possi- cle of clothing to attract atten“You can leave the tion.

Instruct them to wait at the ble exits from each room.

Where see.

There is no time for inde• Treats pot on the stove, window until someone comes possible, plan two exits. cision; an entire home can be • Costume but not on an eleSince the majority of fire and to never hide from the fire engulfed within five minutes.

Accessories ment that’s hot.”

Most people are killed by deaths occur while you are in places like under a bed or in a • Batteries If the fire is too smoke inhalation, not the flame sleeping, you should practice closet. Regular practice is essenhot to handle, a • Flash Lights tial. of the fire. The heat of the fire is your plan at night as well.

— From the website of dry chemical fire Make certain that everyone extremely intense and can kill.

Fire Prevention Canada • Halloween extinguisher is what Decorations to use — or even baking soda. These cut off the oxygen to the fire and help put it out.

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Keep safety in mind this fall Devon MacKenzie News staff

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ith the fall season in full effect, certain reminders about safety and crime prevention are important in reducing risks, say local police.

“With the time change coming Nov. 2 and it getting darker earlier, we always like to remind both motorists and pedestrians to be more vigilant when they are out and about,” said school and community liaison officer with the Central Saanich Police, Cst. Glen Davies.

Davies, who recently took over the liaison role in Central Saanich, reminds residents that much of Central Saanich and the Saanich Peninsula is rural.

“It’s a dark area, there’s not an abundance of street lights and often there are no sidewalks in the more rural areas,” he explained. “This time of year as it’s getting darker earlier, it’s a useful reminder to motorists that they should be careful about looking for pedestrians out walking or running. Pedestrians also need to make sure they are making themselves visible to motorists by wearing reflective or bright coloured clothing.”

An important reminder for motorists is to keep your vehicle in shape for the upcoming rainy

season.

“We’ve had about five months of dry weather, so going into the rainy season it will be important to change out windshield wipers and make sure they are in good working order. Also things like checking that headlights, taillights and turn indicators are all functional and that tires are in good condition are important.

“We have a ‘no call is too small’ policy which means we will respond to any call.”

– Cst. Glen Davies “Drivers can even consider changing to winter tires this time of year,” he added.

Davies said that for the most part, petty theft and break-ins are uncommon in Central Saanich, but that there are always measures home and vehicle owners can take to keep themselves safe.

“As always, we tell residents to never leave valuables in your vehicles and to lock your vehicles and your doors and windows in your home,” Davies said.

Equally as important, said Davies, is being aware of poten-

tial scams in your area. Door to door solicitors can sometimes be fraudulent, and Davies encourages those who are solicited and who may have concerns about the business or individual to contact the police.

“We have a ‘no call too small’ policy which means we will respond to any call. We never want people to feel like they are wasting our time. Often fraudulent solicitors will prey on the most vulnerable or elderly members of the community, so we always encourage people to call us if they have any concern.”

Constable George Phipps, who is the new community liaison officer for the Sidney North Saanich RCMP, says he is looking forward to his new role and expanding community crimeprevention programs like Block Watch.

“Block Watch is such a great tool and it’s been under-utilized over the last few years because we haven’t had the resources for it. In my ideal world, every community throughout Sidney and North Saanich would be involved with Block Watch. It’s just a great way for the community to be engaged and look after each other.”

The Central Saanich Police Service can be reached at 250652-4441 and the Sidney North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931.

cRImE ANd SAFEty AWARENESS

Stay safe during Halloween Devon MacKenzie News staff

Halloween is creeping up (no pun intended) and local police are reminding Peninsula residents of all ages to stay safe.

Cst. George Phipps, the community liaison officer for the Sidney North Saanich RCMP said there are always a few important reminders for trick or treaters this time of year.

“The big one is being safe on the roads and sidewalks,” said Phipps.

“Having a colourful or reflective costume will keep you safer. Costumes that don’t drag on the ground or impede your vision are important as is carrying a flashlight.”

Phipps also said that staying on sidewalks where possible is important as well as exercising caution when crossing the road.

“Use crosswalks and be careful at busy intersections,” he advised.

Things like only approaching welllit homes and not entering homes are also valuable safety tips.

“There are things our community liaison officers go through with kids every year at school but they are important to remember because it can be an exciting night,” Phipps said.

For parents, he continued, it’s important to send older trick or treaters out with an agreed time of

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“For those older kids who might be going out on their own, a return time should always be established,” he said.

A big caution, Phipps continued, is to avoid fireworks.

“Fireworks can be really unsafe if you don’t know how to use them properly, as well as firecrackers are illegal,” he said.

In Sidney, North and Central Saanich, he added, there are municipal bylaws in place banning the sale of fireworks. Also, bylaws state that no person shall possess or detonate fireworks without a permit issued by their local fire department.

“It’s a criminal offence to possess, make or explode any explosive substances which includes homemade devices or pipe bombs,” he said.

Cst. Glen Davies with the Central Saanich Police also reminds adult celebrators to be vigilant.

“Halloween falls on a Friday night this year so we’re expecting to see more house parties and that type of thing,” Davies said.

“We will have extra officers on duty that night watching out for the trick or treaters as well as ensuring we’re keeping impaired drivers off the road,” he said, adding that adult celebrators should always plan for a safe ride home. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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PENINSULA’S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

NEWS REVIEW

2014

Central Saanich

Ron French, Fire Chief Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Brian Bickford, Captain

Dan Little, Captain

Bickford Excavating

Brian McAdam, Captain

City of Victoria, Public Works

University of Victoria

Brad Bickford, Firefighter Alexandria Bicknell, Firefighter Leigh Bissenden, Firefighter Bickford Excavating

Capital Regional District

Tristan Gentile, Firefighter Totten Enterprises

Daryl Hall, Firefighter

Student/Camosun College

Scott Henderson, Firefighter Henderson Plumbing and Gas

Darren Morson, Captain BC Transit

Jered Blaikie, Firefighter Blaikie Painting

Jodi Hensel, Firefighter

Pacific Institure of Sports Excellence

Rob Syverson, Captain Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Rob Nelson, Deputy Chief

Neal Widdifield, Deputy Chief

District of Central Saanich, Public Works

Ian Banfield, Lieutenant Fortis BC Natural Gas

Govt. of Canada

University of Victoria

BC Ambulance Service

Emiliano Hernandez, Firefighter Katherine Humphrys, Firefighter Self Employed

Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Dean Bissenden, Lieutenant Brennan Gummer, Lieutenant

District of Central Saanich, Public Works

Mike Crocker, Firefighter

Ryan Brain, Firefighter

Forrest Owens, Asst. Chief John Robertson, Asst. Chief

Kyle Dupuis, Firefighter Homecare Worker

Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Mike Simpson, Lieutenant

District of Central Saanich, Public Works

Len Gillespie, Firefighter Matthew Gillespie, Firefighter Jenner Chevrolet

BC Ambulance Service

John Inoke, Firefighter

Greg Johnson, Firefighter

Damon O’Brien, Firefighter

Rob Panter, Firefighter

Access Records

Cent. Saanich Fire Dept.

Luke Lampard, Firefighter Saanich Baptist Church

District of Saanich

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Alexander Levitt, Firefighter

Dave Lundy, Firefighter

Bruce Rosenthal, Firefighter Shaun Sweenie, Firefighter

Chris Tetley, Firefighter

Stacy Lee, Firefighter Victoria Airport Authority

Island Farms Dairy

BC Transit

Sweening Moving

Construction

Physician

Greg Michell, Firefighter Michell Farms

Michelle Warren, Firefighter BC Ferries

Brent McMillen, Firefighter Camosun College

Randy Munro, Firefighter

District of Central Saanich, Public Works

McKimm & Lott

G4S

Pat Robbins, Firefighter

Scotia Bank Commercial Banking

Duncan Yeo, Firefighter Coastal Construction

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Sidney Jim Tweedhope, Fire Chief Sidney Fire Department

Richard Ford, Lieutenant Elk Lake Auto Centre

Dick Danger, Firefighter Associated Sheet Metal

Joey Olson, Firefighter Viking Air

Ryan Michno, Lieutenant

Aaron Kary, Lieutenant

BC Ambulance Service

Sidney Fire Department

Craig Pelton, Lieutenant Sidney Fire Department

Arthur van Deth, Firefighter

Donald Galbraith, Firefighter Viking Air

Brent Jansen Plumbing & Heating

Kirk Peck, Firefighter

Jared Ponath, Firefighter

Darren Proulx, Firefighter

Sidney Appliance

Dept. of National Defence

Royal Canadian Navy

Carl Gardner, Firefighter

Darren J. Proulx, CGA

Brett Mikkelsen, Deputy Chief Sidney Fire Department

Hank Michno, Assistant Chief Mike Harman, Assistant Chief Sidney Fire Department

Rick Toogood, Lieutenant

Tyler Bannerman, Firefighter

University of Victoria

Pacific Controls Ltd.

Graeme Hembruff, Firefighter

Logan Hoeppner, Firefighter

Town of Sidney

Adam Pryer, Firefighter Peninsula Co-op

Peninsula All Care

Brian Schwab, Firefighter Canwest

Town of Sidney

Darrin Blinko, Firefighter JV Gasworks

Jay Krieger, Firefighter Victoria Airport Fire

Jeff Tomlin, Captain

Sidney Fire Department

Don Campbell, Firefighter Plumb Perfect

Kevin Mackenzie, Firefighter BC Ambulance Service

Robert Tyler, Captain

Joe Geary, Captain Sidney Plumbing

Mary Winspear Centre

Robert Cooke, Firefighter

Kory Coward, Firefighter

Town of Sidney

Town of Sidney

Corey Makar, Firefighter

Jason Mockridge, Firefighter

James Island Industries

Mathew Stotyn, Firefighter

Kirk Tamburino, Firefighter

Gary Wilton, Fire Chief

Pat Phillips, Deputy Chief John Trelford, Assistant Chief

Lordco Auto Parts

VIHA

Steven Tyler, Firefighter Sidney Appliance

BC Ambulance Service

Kelly Wilson, Firefighter Sidney Appliance

North Saanich Ditrict of North Saanich

Steve Knapp, Captain District of North Saanich

Paul Schwagly,, Captain Self Employed

Ray Halsall, Captain CFB Esquimalt

Scott Provan, Captain District of North Saanich

Tieg Clark, Lieutenant SPR Traffic Services

Neville Consulting Group

Ruben Infante, Firefighter Chase Mollberg, Firefighter Self Employed

Nicholson Manufacturing

D.C. Systems Service

Adam Elia, Firefighter Self Employed

V.I. Propane

Institute of Ocean Sciences

Victoria Shipyards

Government of Canada

Chandler Louie, Firefighter James Bridge, Firefighter Darryl Bacheldor, Firefighter Lordco Auto Parts

Pemberton Holmes Realty

Ditrict of North Saanich

Nick Brethour, Lieutenant Kurtis Barner, Lieutenant Jennifer Provan, Admn. Asst.

Stand Sure Electric

Greg Smith, Firefighter Shaun McCumber, Firefighter Dave Charters, Firefighter Sonny Watson, Firefighter Michael Arychuk, Firefighter Brian Thomas, Firefighter Wayne Wooster, Firefighter Self Employed

Van Isle Windows Ltd

BC Emergency Health Services

Municipality of Oak Bay

Jon Dodd, Firefighter Lark Projects

District of North Saanich

Pat Jordan, Firefighter Canem Systems

James Dooley, Firefighter Nicholson Manufacturing

Ted Stelck, Firefighter Christie Phoenix Insurance

Chuck Hanan, Firefighter Victoria Shipyards

Angela Kind, Firefighter Self Employed

John Latta, Firefighter Latta Aviation

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Bill Ehman, Firefighter Retired

Greg Blacker, Recruit Purolator Owner/Operator

Steven Freer, Recruit

Panorama Recreation Centre

Nick Fitterer, Recruit BC Cancer Agency

Kahlil Holmes, Recruit Butchart Gardens

Tom Service, Recruit Student

Spencer Barkley, Recruit Austin Dickson, Retired 4 Seasons Heating

Retired 2014

Jo Ann Sjerven, Retired Retired 2014

Ben Harding, Retired Retired 2014

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events

Cozy Book Chat at the Sidney North Saanich Library.

Looking for reading suggestions? Like to share good books you’ve read? Join us for an informal book chat and refreshments at the library. Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Free. Drop-in. For information, call 250656-0944.

Beware, PrePare, and Don’t Despair with Steve Wallace, owner of Wallace Driving School at the SHOAL Activity Centre. Monday, Oct. 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This workshop is free and

by tea and goodies and take place at the Log Cabin Museum in Saanichton (7910 Polo Park Cres.)

Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members (tea included). For more information call 250-652-1116 or visit www.saanich pioneersociety.org. roadmaSterS Safety Group is presenting a discussion on staying safe and driving longer and what to expect if you are called for a road test. The discussion will take place at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church on Nov. 4 at 10

will present proactive steps you can take to retain your driver’s licence. Many seniors will be faced with having to prove they can continue to drive safely. Learn what you can do to help keep yourself behind the wheel. Please call to register at 250-656-5537.

SaaniCh Pioneer SoCiety Talk and Tea. Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. join us for “A Child’s Memory of Growing Up on Saturna Island” by Jan Carroll. She will talk about her family’s time on one of the lesser known Gulf Islands. The talks are followed

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The News Review provides this community calendar free of charge, giving preference to Saanich Peninsula clubs, organizations and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be mailed, dropped off at our office, or e-mailed to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com.

a.m. Come and join us and bring your questions. naomi Beth wakan, essayist and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Nanaimo, will be reading from her latest book “Some Sort of Life” at the Central Saanich Library on Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. This is a book of memoirs, and the author will be discussing memoirwriting and why we procrastinate. For more information see naomiwakan.com.

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helPing African Grandmothers Luncheon and Bridge takes place Saturday, Oct. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. Cost $20.00 each and tickets are available by calling 250-655-7149.

Event happens at St. Andrew’s Church Hall (9691 Fourth St. in Sidney) and all proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. fun Ceilidh danCe in Brentwood at The Centre (1229 Clarke Rd., next to the library) on Friday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. All ages welcome. Dances

will be easy and called. Wear comfy clothes and soft soled lightweight shoes.

Refreshments. $5 per person or $10 per family. Proceeds to the Centre. Contact Janet janet.mitchell@ shaw.ca for more information.

Calling all Bridge players! Join us for an afternoon of lunch, Bridge and prizes on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Sidney (10030 Third St.). Call Olga at 778426-1941 for tickets and to reserve a table. Cost is $60 per table or $15 per person and proceeds go to various Women’s League Bridge charities in the local area. Tables are limited so please book in advance.

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Appointments are for 1 or 2 year terms and are effective January 2015. Interested citizens are requested to complete an application form for submission prior to 4:00 pm, Monday, November 3, 2014 to: Town of Sidney, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1Y7, fax: 250-656-7056, or admin@sidney.ca. Application forms can be obtained at Town Hall or on the Town’s website.

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TOWN OF SIDNEY NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION Notice is given under Section 227 of the Community Charter that the Council of the Town of Sidney intends to consider, at the meetings on October 14th and 27th, 2014 a bylaw to renew the property tax exemptions on the lands and improvements held by the following organizations. The period of exemption would be ten years, covering the years 2015 – 2024 inclusive. The estimated municipal property taxes that would be imposed on the properties in the next three years, were they not exempt, are as indicated below.

Estimated Municipal Taxes Property Held By

Property Address

Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula

9565 Fifth St.

$690

$710

$730

New Marine Centre Society

9811 Seaport Pl.

3,310

3,410

3,510

Boy Scouts & Girl Guide Hall

9740 Third St.

3,570

3,680

3,790

Sidney Lion’s Food Bank

9586 Fifth St.

3,620

3,730

3,840

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

2281 Beacon Ave.

3,800

3,910

4,030

Sidney Historical Museum

#1 & 3 - 2423 Beacon Ave.

6,050

6,230

6,420

Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (Unit #302)

9831 Fourth St.

18,190

18,740

19,300

Sidney & North Saanich Memorial Park Society

2243 Beacon Ave.

36,010

37,090

38,200

Beacon Community Services

10030 Resthaven Dr.

66,670

68,670

70,730

$141,910

$146,170

$150,550

Enquiries concerning the proposed bylaw may be directed to:

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iS your Bladder running your life?

You may benefit from pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve strength and bladder control.

Join us at a bladder information session on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peninsula Physiotheraphy and Massage in Sidney (9733 Fourth St.) Admission is by donation. Please call 250-656-4717 to reserve a spot.

Kid stuff

good morning rhymetime at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. Thursday, Oct. 2 to 30 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Drop-in.

For information, call 250-656-0944.

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SaaniCh PeninSula toaStmaSterS meets every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich library in the Nell Horth room. Do you want to develop better speaking skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet and build strong leadership skills?

Contact Gwen at 250656-3738 for more information on the club and how to get involved.

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SPONDYLOARTHRITIS FORUM The Canadian Spondylitis Association and The Arthritis Society are sponsoring a free Spondyloarthritis forum in Victoria, BC on October 19, 2014. Patients and family members are invited to spend time with Rheumatologist Dr. Andy Chalmers who will do a presentation on the diseases in the Spondylitis group and answer your questions. âœąThe free forum takes place at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre 1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria from 1:30 to 3:30pm. âœąParking at Sir James Douglas School next door.

Please register by calling TAS at 1-866-414-7766 or online at: registration@bc.arthritis.ca.

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

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DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca.

You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

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BUILDING INSPECTOR for the DISTRICT OF KITIMAT (Regular Full Time Position)

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND SWIM Fins mask & snorkel at Elk Lake. Call to identify, (250)656-1549.

LOST CAR keys in North Saanich or Sidney. If found please call (250)656-6366.

LOST: WOMEN’S prescription sunglasses at Beaver & Elk Lk trail, Sept. 29. (778)533-1321.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

Susan K. Davis

April 28, 1947 - September 27, 2014 Susan was a gentle soul and those who shared her life were privy to her quick wit and exuberant joy of life. She had a natural charm and sincere warmth, she easily embraced those who were invited into her home giving all who were fortunate to enter such attentive care and time‌that each and everyone felt special.

Susan’s greatest joy in life was sharing time with her family, being out in nature, a good book, a good meal and stimulating conversation. She has also enjoyed a few friends who have remained so (many throughout her lifetime). Susan did most of her growing up in Montreal and The Thousand Islands, ON. She was educated at Sir George Williams University and began her career as a Unit Coordinator at the Montreal General Hospital and later at St. Paul’s in Vancouver. It was in Montreal where she met the love of her life and her husband, Sean Davis.

They married and eventually relocated to BC where they had two beautiful children Liam S. Davis (1978) and Shannon B. Davis (1980).

Liam predeceased his mother and father on Dec 9, 2012 and took part of Susan with him. Her daughter Shannon was by her side at the hospital and supported her with such love and intuitive care, that no mother would feel less than honoured, proud and blessed.

Susan was also loved by her sister Bonnie (Maggie) MacLean who will miss her beyond words. They were true sisters in heart and deed and were frequently thought to be twins‌.which was becoming rather fun and always brought a mutual grin and giggle. She is also predeceased by her wonderful mother Jean H. Goodman and her father William G. Goodman.

Susan left us very suddenly. She left us with the same grace, love and acceptance that she brought and shared in her daily life. She helped make the end of her journey easier for her loved ones‌.by her casual manner and nonchalant acceptance, we followed her lead and smiled and talked and loved, right to the end, How much Susan will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Included here is a little poem that was a part of her sons obituary, it is too applicable and must be included. “We love you forever, we like you for always, as long as we’re living, our love you will have�

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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Can earn $100,000 + per year.

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DISTRIBUTORS EMCO Corporation, a leading National Plumbing, HVAC and Hydronics wholesale supplier is currently searching for career minded, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals at our busy Victoria location. The primary responsibility is to deliver an exceptional level of customer service. Duties include order taking, pulling and expediting, in person and on the phones, pricing and stock inquiries. You must be team oriented, and able to work closely with others, in a high paced environment. We offer competitive salary, based on experience, and an excellent benefits and bonus program If you are interested in being rewarded for your performance, work ethic and integrity, please send your resumes to Adam Barron, EMCO Corporation, 550 Culduthel Road Victoria BC V8Z 1G1 Fax 4756282 E-Mail: adbarron@emcoltd.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work at home positions available.

Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. 1-888-528-0809 or Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today!

The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building CertiďŹ cation (preference will be given to Level 2 certification or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driver’s license.

This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week.

Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca.

Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

HAIR STYLISTS Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications.

Guaranteed $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities For an interview call 866-472-4339

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HELP WANTED The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •

980 Dryland Sort Operators • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HELP WANTED

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location.

This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 8:30am and 4pm at:

A Community Inclusion contractor is needed to support a young male with a developmental disability in the community 2 afternoons a week in the Sidney area. Rqd Qualifications- Min grade 12, experience supporting people with disabilities. Valid BC DL class 5 + vehicle; 1st aid; acceptable crim record check. Successful candidate will have knowledge of community resources, goal planning and implementation, ability to manage time effectively, and the ability to work independently. Join us and help our individuals reach their fullest potential! Send resume and cover letter to jfalk@beconsupport.ca or fax to 250-721-2571

MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed!

Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com.

Email: info@canscribe.com.

Or call 1.800.466.1535.

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GOLDSTREAM PRESS #200-770 Enterprise Crescent Victoria, BC V8X 6R4

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With 30 years of experience, Flight Centre is a leader in the travel industry, with $15 billion in sales, 16,000 employees around the world and profit of $300 million.

Most of our leaders started in our stores and have enjoyed rapid progression and growth through hard work and performance and you can too!

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

VOLUNTEERS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COTTAGES

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO SERVICES

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

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

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity.

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

DEEP COVE: cozy 1 bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950/mo+, N/S. 250-656-1312

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

CARS

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

FRIENDLY FRANK

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage.

I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH Trager® Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae Bilash

Certified Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt.

250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

BICYCLE $50. 2 winged straight backed chairs, $30.

Call (250)655-9205.

COMPUTER DESK- $30. Call (250)477-7335.

COSTUME: SQUARE dancing, complete w/ crinoline, size small, ladies. $50. (250)4782445.

HOME CARE SUPPORT

CUT GLASS Crystal chandelier drops & pendants. $25. for approx. 100 pcs 250-479-0700

EXPERIENCED CAREGVIER will be happy to assist you with your needs, including meal prep, appointments, etc. Call Nadia (250)361-0947.

DECORATIVE PLANT 2 lrg pots $10 ea., 3 sm. $7 ea; 5 window screens 39”x30.5”, $4 ea; dog crate $20. (250)6583948.

SEMI RETIRED nurse helps seniors; baths, meals, errands, etc. Ref’s. Call (250)474-2635.

LEGAL SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

INGLIS WHITE, portable dishwasher, good cond., $99. Call (250)884-7133.

MTN BIKE- mens 18” 21 spd, black helmet included, 2 new tires, $74. (250)360-1063.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Gift-card give-away!

20x22 $4,358.

25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446.

32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662.

47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online: www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FALL CLEARANCE SALE50% Off All Plants. October 1 to 30. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave.

HOMES FOR RENT

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3-way speakers.

Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

We Buy Cars! $50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

STORAGE

FREE TOW AWAY

WINTER Storage Available New lower rates! Westport Marina 250-656-2832

250-686-3933

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SUITES, UPPER

3 BED, 2 bath double wide mobile, in adult oriented park. $149,900, pad rent $350. Call Shelly Reed for details, 250213-7444.

Sutton Group. www.shellyreed.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

TRUCKS & VANS

SIDNEY. BEAUTIFUL, spacious 2-bdrm + den upper suite. $1650. + 60% gas & hydro. (250)656-0006.

2010 CHEV Canyon, blk. SLE pkg. 5 cyl, 100,000 km. 4x4.

Air shocks, T pkg, canopy. $20,750. or will accept trades.

(778)350-5050.

WANTED TO RENT

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

SEEKING COTTAGE- Rural quiet. Wood/elec heat. Mature, sustainable values. Refs avail.

Call Joanne (250)381-6171.

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SIDNEY AREA: Retired male will look after your house this winter, no pets preferred. Ref’s avail. Call (250)216-4930.

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Call (604)802-4014.

ROASTER; USA made, approx 14”, oval shape, like new. $8. Call (250)383-4578.

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QS DUVET COVER, new, beige $75. Make-up mirror on stand $20. (778)440-3334.

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.

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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

A&R LANDSCAPINGCertified Horticulturist, yearly maintenance, clean-ups, pruning, renovating older gardens, great rates, Seniors Discounts.

Call (250) 686-4361.

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. No travel time before or after local moves. BBB accredited. Free est. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

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

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY McGREGOR HOME REPAIR Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling.

Comm/Res contracts.

Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs 250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build.

BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

QUALITY HOUSECLEANER or caregiver, very reliable. Sidney. 250-656-3362 after 6pm.

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs.

Window cleaning.

Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman.

Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small reno’s. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

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PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

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

Replace, Rebuild, Renew!

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Free Competitive Estimates.

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

(778)350-5050

MOVING & STORAGE

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

(250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $80=(2men&truck) Sr. Disc.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 250.388.3535

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

DEPENDABLE PAINTER and drywall repair. Free estimates.

References available. Call Joseph - 250-686-0663. I take pride in my work!

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO REPAIRMANStucco & Painting Specialist.

50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house.

Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

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SPORTS

Submitted photo/Gordon Lee Photography

Peninsula Panthers (#27) Braedan Pearce battles two Kerry Park Islanders in front of the visitors’ net in VIJHL action last Friday night.

Panthers head coach leaves bench Last week busy; filled with player trades, acquisitions

Devon MacKenzie News staff

Last Thursday, after the the Peninsula Panthers went winless in nine games, head coach of the Peninsula Panthers Grant Sjerven stepped down.

The week started with 19-year-old Panthers forward Jordan Law being traded to the Westshore Wolves for 18-year-old defenceman Brett Carpendale.

On Tuesday afternoon, Panther management pulled off another transaction, sending 18-yearold forward Connor Logan to the Campbell River Storm for future considerations.

On Thursday after a quiet meeting with Panthers owner Pete Zubersky, Sjerven decided that the team needed a new direction

behind the bench and announced his plans to leave. In the final transaction of the week, Zubersky acquired 18-year-old forward Josh Poland from the Saanich Braves for future considerations.

“We decided that some moves had to be made and I think the team responded really well on both Friday and Saturday night,” said Zubersky.

Zubersky added the Panthers treated their fans to perhaps the best effort of the season last Friday when they outshot the visiting Kerry Park Islanders 36-21, but unfortunately they still came out on wrong end of the scoreboard.

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Zubersky said he is still in talks with other clubs on some more changes to the team, including a new head coach appointment, but that a freshlyadjusted lineup will be back in action this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Panorama.

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The dedication of Canadian Cancer Society staff members, fundraisers, teachers and principals, families affected by cancer, the support crew and of course the amazing riders was evident day in and day out in a way that I don’t think I fully appreciated when I rode last year.

Truth be told, perhaps I had the best seat in the house to witness this as the tour traversed the undulating island terrain where every member of the team, a team that included supporters from every community along the way, gave so much with no expectation in return.

Some days you are in front of the camera, some days you are behind but the importance of those behind the scenes weren’t quite as obvious last year. From those in the laundry room folding clothes for the riders, donators working at a coffee shop to donate their tips that day, artists at home making

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Reynolds secondary school vice-principal Dean Norris-Jones and Heather Hunter (R) of the Saanich Police ride from Port Alberni to Ucluelet on Day seven of the Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock. hand-made gifts for the riders as they passed through their communities and kitchen staff peeling the potatoes that go into that evening’s dinner, the unseen can sometimes go unappreciated.

But silent auction items don’t magically materialize on their own, bags don’t find their way to hotel rooms by accident and the incredible school assemblies don’t plan

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Having seen the gratitude children and families benefitting from the fundraising have shared with, what is being dubbed the “Island’s charity” is proving to be just that.

Tour de Rock is a gathering of communities across the Island raising funds by doing the work before and after the thank you’s had been doled out and the crowd had dis-

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