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Repairing the dunes on the lagoon A classroom of Camosun College ecology students plant dune grass along the shores of Esquimalt Lagoon last Thursday. The group’s combined efforts are part of project to test and ultimately try to help preserve the shoreline land that is slowly being lost to erosion.

CRD has firm date for kitchen scrap ban Jan. 1 deadline affects last four municipalities Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

Starting on Jan. 1, the Capital Regional District will be banning kitchen scraps from all garbage

pickup, which means most of the West Shore is going to have to arrange their own disposal of organic waste.

Residents of Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and Highlands are all currently responsible for paying for private garbage pickup.

They will have to decide whether they want to compost their scraps in their yards, feed the garburator

(an option strongly discouraged by the CRD) or pay their current contractors extra for roadside pickup.

“It’s a pretty reasonable cost to do it right now,” says Langford Mayor Stew Young. He thinks about 50 to 60 per cent of Langford residents will likely sign up for the bin, though he emphasized that backyard composting or gar-

burating are cheaper.

Determining what the best option is will vary between municipalities and households, however.

“Colwood has a lot of septic users,” says Mayor Carol Hamilton. “And I’m not sure that garburators are the best way to deal with it.”

The CRD officially announced its date for the kitchen scraps ban

back on Oct. 8, but there hasn’t been a lot of community buzz around the decision, adds Young.

“The CRD was supposed to do an education thing, and it’s unfortunate that they didn’t start that three months ago,” the mayor said.

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A free volunteer-run dinner makes its annual return to Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Langford this Saturday, offering up an evening of camaraderie and full stomachs for more than 200 people on the West Shore.

“It is a time of cheer and a service for the community,” said Westsong Community Church pastor George Kogan. “The goal is to provide cheer and companionship for those in need. There are physical needs in the community, but also the need to know someone cares and the fellowship and support in that way. We’re hoping to provide that service to the community once again.”

Between 40 and 50 volunteers plate, serve and clean up more than 220 turkey dinners with all the fixings: mashed potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie. The meal is served to the merry tunes of Santa’s Saxes, which will serenade the visitors.

“It can be a tough season for a lot of people for many reasons. It’s very rewarding to reach out and be the presence of comfort and support to those in our community,” Kogan said.

Food is cooked at the Salvation Army kitchen downtown and transported by volunteers on Saturday morning. Everything is donated by community members, churches and businesses.

Kogan said the event is open to everyone, not simply those who might otherwise go without a special Christmas meal.

Doors open Dec. 6 at the Our Lady of the Rosary Hall, 798 Goldstream Ave. at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6. For more information, contact Westsong Community Church at 250-474-5967. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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This year’s Westsong Community Church Christmas dinner, held Saturday (Dec. 6) at the Our Lady of the Rosary Hall in Langford, is a great way for West Shore residents to get into the holiday spirit and connect with their community.

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France’s highest honour recognizes D-Day efforts Langford Legion hosts emotional award presentation for Second World War vet Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

At an informal ceremony surrounded by family and friends, Lou Lattanzi was presented with France’s highest recognition, the Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, for his service and bravery on D-Day. Lattanzi, 90, as spry and chatty as a man decades younger, was caught up in handshakes and hugs at the Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #91 in Langford on Saturday.

The room quickly quieted when Bea Leblanc, Legion Ways and Means Chair, gave out a short history of D-Day and read part of a letter from Philippe Zeller, France’s Ambassador to Canada.

“This distinction illustrates the profound gratitude that France would like to express to you … Through you, France

Lou Lattanzi joined the military at 17 years old, and was on the beaches at D-Day as infantry support with the 14th regiment.

remembers the sacrifice of all of your compatriots who came to liberate French soil, often losing their lives in the process,” Leblanc read.

Legion branch president Dave Bennett, vice-president Norm Scott and Leblanc presented Lattanzi with the medal, after which everyone in the room rose to their feet and broke out in applause.

Lattanzi, who lived in Langford for nearly 50 years but now resides in Brentwood Bay, remembered approaching on an old English freighter, then climbing down the side on rope ladders to boats below that carried them onto the beach and into chaos.

“We never saw nothing but smoke and guns,” he said. “I thought it was pretty scary.”

A mere 18 years old at the charge, Lattanzi was in an unnamed group of soldiers that provided infantry support for the other troops, and was enlisted in the 2nd Division, 4th Battery, 14th Field.

“We ended up with the 14th regiment, which was light artillery. I was on a 20mm machine gun,” he recalled.

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Lou Lattanzi, 90, receives the Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour medal Saturday from Prince Edward Branch #91 Royal Canadian Legion first vice-president Norm Scott, as Legion ways and means committee chair Bea Leblanc and president Dave Bennett look on. darkness of the early morning hours, and after a brief period of intense battle, the Canadians claimed the area.

According to Veterans Affairs Canada, 340 Canadians were killed in that first charge on D-Day, and another 547 were wounded. All told, approximately 5,500 Canadians lost their lives throughout the 10-week Battle of Normandy.

That siege marked a turning point for the Allies in the Second

World War, and for soldiers like Lattanzi, will remain a day forever etched into their memories.

“I’ll never forget them beaches.

Never, never,” he said, shaking his head.

The Legion of Honour seems an appropriate token to recognize the actions of a man who, along with thousands of fellow Canadian soldiers, showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice to help liberate France and fight the German invasion so

many years ago.

Since Lattanzi first received the medal via mail a few months ago, all his friends have taken to calling him ‘Sir Louie,’ he laughed.

“It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” he added.

Retired servicemen Sgt. William Heil, Wing Commander James Edwards and Langford’s Cde. Alan Bodman were also awarded the Legion of Honour at separate ceremonies. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

Flu shots or a mask? It’s hospital visitors’ choice Island Health policy kicks in at local hospitals Arnold Lim News staff

As of this week, hospital visitors who haven’t received a seasonal flu shot will need to wear a mask.

Just in time for flu season, Island Health is reminding the public about changes made last year affecting visitors to B.C. healthcare facilities, including long-term care and other retirement homes.

“Last year it became a provincial policy for visitors (who haven’t received a flu shot) to wear a mask, and that is because we often have these kinds of ill-

nesses brought into the facility from the community,” said Island Health spokesperson Sarah Plank.

“Because the people are vulnerable, we want to offer them as much protection as possible.”

The flu season generally starts in December and ends in April.

However, Plank said there has already been a confirmed influenza outbreak at Aberdeen Hos-

pital, a residential care facility on Hillside Avenue, accentuating the need for care at all times. Masks will be made available for free for anyone not yet vaccinated.

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“We trust that people want to do the right thing. No one wants to cause someone who is vulnerable to get sick,” Plank said. “So, it’s on the honour system and we expect as (the public) becomes aware of the policy, they’ll do the right thing.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Once the trucks finish their rounds and are parked around the race track at Western Speedway, everyone is welcome to attend the wind-up and enjoy coffee, hot dogs and hot chocolate, as well as meet the drivers and get a closer peek at the decorations.

“There’s a lot of camaraderie in this as well,” Brewer says.

“And it’s an opportunity for the public to check out the trucks up close.”

It’s a community effort, with dozens of businesses and regional partners committing to making the night successful, she says.

“Without 80 companies stepping forward and investing a considerable amount of time and resources, the trucks would be parked and there would be a terrible loss to the food banks.”

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“We have designated spots that are set up the night of the convoy and we have a number of sites set up that are collecting food (now),” says Brewer, adding that the convoy is not able to accept donations other than at the setup sites. “It’s just a matter of safety. The trucks are moving and they’re going at a good pace.”

The event has brought in more than 134,000 pounds of food for local food banks since its first year, with View Royal, Colwood and Langford donations going to the West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund Society.

This is also the first time that the route has been altered since its beginning. Brewer says it was after lengthy conversations with police that the decision was made to have the trucks turn south onto Blanshard Street instead of Douglas Street this year.

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It’s a sign that Christmas is drawing near when the Island Equipment Owners Association stages its Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive. The 16th annual event, happening this Saturday (Dec. 6), will once again spread holiday cheer throughout Victoria and the West Shore.

“It’s amazing how much work goes into (the trucks). It’s almost like rolling artwork,” says Laura Brewer, manager of the association.

Eighty trucks, spanning 10 city blocks, travel in a convoy starting at 5:45 p.m. from the parking lot at Ogden Point. The resplendent vehicles will make their way through Oak Bay Village, head downtown along Yates Street, then curl around on Blanshard then Belleville streets to come north up Government Street. They’ll hook up with Douglas Street at Gorge Road, head out the highway for a loop around Victoria General Hospital, and come along Island Highway and Goldstream Avenue, before heading down Veteran’s Memorial Parkway to their final destination, Western Speedway.

The ETA there is about 8:30 p.m. with Santa on board and lights aglow.

Working with local businesses, the association is collecting donations for regional food drives now until Thursday (Dec. 4) and will be collecting non-perishable items at specific

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Young says the CRD had already assured the City of Langford that it had started advertising the upcoming ban.

“It’s been kind of a soft launch that started quite a while back,” says Hamilton. “It was always announced, but if people haven’t been paying attention, there might be a bit of a rough transition.”

View Royal residents can expect no change to their service, as the municipality already contracts with a private service provider to collect garbage and kitchen scraps.

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Christmas season kicks off in Langford Annual light-up and festive market combine to set the tone for holiday Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

The eighth annual City of Langford official Christmas light-up celebration happens this Saturday (Dec. 6) at Veterans Memorial Park, bringing the community together to gear up for the season.

The Goldstream Station Market, Christmas edition, opens at 5 p.m. with tables full of whimsical ornaments, handmade crafts and delicious baking to make shopping locally a breeze.

Musical accompaniment to help put visitors into the holiday spirit will be provided by the West Shore Com-

munity Band, and the Rotary Club of West Shore will serve free hot dogs and hot chocolate while supplies last. West Shore Parks and Recreation will also have crafts to keep the kids busy.

Be sure to keep on the lookout for the man with the bag – Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. to mix and mingle with the young and not-soyoung, before City of Langford officials flip the switch at 7 and light up the big Christmas tree on Goldstream Avenue.

Bask in the glow of the festive lights and if the night doesn’t grow too crisp, make sure to stick around to watch

Drop-in singing There’s no need for classical training or perfect pitch to join the Rough Voice Choir in Metchosin; the drop-in sing-along group welcomes anyone who loves to sing.

The choir meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at the Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd. Drop-in is $3 per person or $5 per family.

The next meeting is Dec. 8. There will be no meeting Dec. 22. For more information contact Barb Sawatsky at 250-478-0553.

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Better have plan for kitchen scraps As of Jan. 1, residents in Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and Highlands may no longer place kitchen scraps in their regular garbage bags for pickup.

That’s according to the Capital Regional District’s move – poorly publicized of late – toward reducing the amount of material in the Hartland landfill. The CRD announced its long-term plans some time ago, when the City of Victoria was preparing to “go green,” that is, giving homeowners green bins in which to deposit such organic waste as produce, bones, meat, spoiled paper towels and the like.

Letters have gone out to residents reminding them of the timeline for the change and informing them of options available for disposing of kitchen waste. Unlike Victoria and Saanich, which forced taxpayers to pay a little more for municipal dual-bin pickup service of garbage and kitchen scraps, West Shore residents other than those in View Royal will have to fend for themselves.

View Royal contracts out its garbage collection for residents and like the larger municipalities, combines it with kitchen waste pickup.

The strategy to allow residents to choose their pickup option and pay for it separately is not so different from the tack taken on other municipal services, many of which are contracted out by West Shore municipalities.

But as with any new system, some people are bound to be caught by surprise when the rules change.

Clearly some householders won’t see much difference, especially those who already compost in the backyard or run their organics through the garburator.

Companies that service condos or townhomes may already be in position to collect the separated waste. With four of our five municipalities leaving it up to residents to find that information out, waste companies will no doubt be inundated with calls and requests this month for details about the options.

Removing material from the landfill is the right thing to do. Having more West Shore residents play a part in that long-term plan was only a matter of time.

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

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The dark side of amalgamation report shows municipal payrolls In the excitement of several have grown twice as fast as in the Capital Region communities voting provincial government and 15 for an amalgamation study, there percentage points more seems to be a rush to than inflation. get these cities down the But within the CRD, aisle and married off as there are cities doing quickly as possible. a pretty good job of Not to sound like the managing those costs. grumpy parents of two Langford, for example, love-struck teenagers, believes in contracting but there is a whole out as much work lot more to consider as possible. This has before taxpayers give actually lowered how their approval to such a much they pay staff wedding.

Most people think it’s Jordan Bateman in salaries, wages and benefits from $8.3 million obvious that putting Guest column in 2009 to $8.1 million smaller cities together in 2013; this also saves will save taxpayers money in pension payouts down money. The academic work of the road.

Robert Bish proves otherwise – the However, for every Langford, vast majority of city amalgamations there is a Victoria, which saw its have cost taxpayers more money.

This is due to three items that are payroll bloat from $89.3 million in 2009 to $104.2 million in 2013. rarely considered in amalgamation: So whose view of labour the menu of services, labour costs management will win out? Very and loss of tax competition. Thus likely the more expensive Victoria. far, very little has been said about The Community Charter these vital issues. stipulates that a majority of the Bish writes in-depth on how residents of each city involved amalgamations usually end up with in amalgamation must vote in every city rising to the highest, favour of such a plan. In an area most expensive level of services like Greater Victoria, with so many available. This throws away any unionized public sector employees sense of frugality or consideration and potentially many jobs at stake, of hyper-local needs. you can bet the unions will be out That menu of services leads into in force. the second point: labour costs.

To get that necessary majority, Municipal government, as a whole, amalgamation proponents may has done a poor job managing its feel the need to cut a deal with labour costs. A B.C. government

the unions to protect jobs and pay scales, and for taxpayers in well-run cities like Langford, that will mean far more cost. If the only staffing redundancy being eliminated is politicians, cost savings will be minimal at best.

Finally, tax competitiveness must be considered. As hard as it is to believe when you rip open that property tax bill every spring, having cities compete for residents and businesses does help push down tax rates.

Every city council looks at how their tax levels compare to their neighbouring jurisdictions and, often, this keeps politicians looking for cost savings.

Like any business, they know that raising rates will cost them customers. Losing that sense of competition should concern taxpayers – and must be considered before an amalgamation vote.

There’s no reason why some cities can’t decide to share services or contract with each other where there will be cost savings, but it’s unlikely a full-on marriage of the CRD communities will save taxpayers money when it comes to labour or taxes.

Hopefully, the province’s study will look at all of these issues before anyone gets too excited about popping the question.

••• Jordan Bateman is British Columbia director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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With the team hovering near the .500 mark and lacking a focused direction, head coach and general manager Brad Knight has stepped away from the Victoria Grizzlies.

The decision to leave the team came out of a Sunday meeting, Grizzlies president John Wilson said at the team’s office inside The Q Centre on Monday. The meeting was to include himself, Knight and vice-president of hockey operations Don Robinson, but by the time Wilson arrived, he said, Knight had already tendered his resignation.

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“We look forward to having him back with the boys on the ice and creating a positive atmosphere and hopefully some more Ws in the games,” Wilson said of Didmon.

Also the head of Belmont secondary’s hockey academy, Didmon was originally going to take a full year off for personal and family reasons, but said he’s ready to settle back into his previous role albeit without the weight of the GM’s position. Scott Hawthorne remains as assistant coach, but fellow assistant coach Micah Aivazoff has chosen to step down.

Didmon doesn’t see the players’ effort as the issue affecting the finishing off of close games

or protecting leads.

“The kids have been working hard. (With a) little more strategy, a little more game plan and a little more preparation, we can create some more confidence,” he said. “I think we’re just about there.

There’s been a lot of one-goal games, so hopefully just a little more passion on the part of the players and I think we can be just that one goal better.”

The Grizzlies plan to sign Nick Guiney of the Westshore Wolves immediately.

He is one player Didmon committed to previously.

The Grizzlies next game is in Duncan, where they’ll try to avenge a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Capitals last week at The Q Centre. They host Merritt at home on Saturday at 7 p.m. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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But Bulldogs senior boys, girls finish near bottom Belmont secondary teams ran into some tough opponents at their respective B.C. high school volleyball championship tournaments last weekend.

After a couple of playoff near-misses, the Bulldogs senior boys got the job done in their final two matches Saturday in Langley to finish 17th overall.

Belmont wound up third in their pool with a 1-2 match record. One of their losses, however, was a narrow 23-25, 25-8, 17-19 defeat at the hands of eventual pool winner Centennial of Vancouver.

Had they won that match, Belmont would have been placed in the championship draw.

As it was, they lost a thrilling fiveset marathon to Steveston-London from Richmond in their playoff opener, then pounded out straightset wins over Prince George secondary (25-23, 25-16) and Penticton (25-22, 25-23).

Among the other Island teams competing, Oak Bay finished fourth, G.P

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West Shore pitcher California-bound in 2015 Scholarship deal in store for Ashley Penney

win the U-18 provincials as a first-year midget team and earn the bronze medal at nationals.

Gill said Penney has been working on altering her pitching style slightly, with the Don Descoteau help of hall of fame pitcher Rob Guenter News Gazette staff and her dad, former Victoria Grizzlies GM Jackson Penney. The hope, Gill added, is The first stage in a lifetime dream will be the change will allow her to better manage realized for Ashley Penney next year. the workload of the season and leave her in The Langford resident and student-athgood shape as she heads south. lete in the Diamond Excellence program With the Spartans expected to field a at Lambrick Park secondary has always number of seniors next season, it may be wanted to play fastpitch softball at a high even tougher for the rookie pitcher to gain level. Having kicked her game up a notch playing time. Penney isn’t worried, saying when she joined the White Rock Renegades she plans to work hard and do her best to 97s for the bantam national championships make an impression. a few years back, and enjoyed great success “Their pitchers are really good, but I’m in midget ball the past two seasons, she going to try my best to keep up with them.” scored her latest coup earlier this month.

She’s not anxious to give up her time at Penney, 17, a hard-throwing right-handed the plate, either. While some pitchers focus pitcher and power-hitting cleanup hitter for solely on their mound duties, Penney works the Renegades, signed a letter of intent to hard on both sides of her game. That said, attend San Jose State University in Califorshe knows she’ll have to convince her new nia. She’ll play ball starting next fall on a coaches that she deserves a spot in the batfull-ride scholarship for the NCAA Div. 1 ting order.

Spartans.

If anyone can impress as a freshman, Gill “I’m really excited. It’s been one of my said, it’s Penney.

“Her work ethic and her self-motivation is going to Capital Regional District be a contributing factor to her making an impact right away, but her maturity level Notice of has been her trademark,” the coach said. “It’s going to be tough for her. I went and Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public played in the States as well.

Hearing: I know what it’s like being a small fish in a big pond.”

Will be held at: Willis Point Fire Hall Making the move a little Located at: 6933 Willis Point Road, Victoria, BC easier will be the fact she’ll On: Monday, December 8, 2014 starting at 7pm dreams since I was little,” she said this week, after finishing up one of her threetimes-a-week indoor pitching workouts.

Penney, who came up playing in the Victoria Devils organization, gave a verbal commitment to San Jose State in Grade 10.

But NCAA rules stipulate schools can’t initiate contact until a prospect is in their senior year, a.k.a. Grade 12 for Canadians.

The path to collegiate ball has seen this confident young woman work hard to achieve both team and individual success, according to Renegades’ assistant coach Courtney Gill.

“She’s matured and grown into quite the athlete. Her work ethic is unparalleled,” Gill said. “It’s going to be exciting to see how she does in preparation for going away.”

The Renegades 97s, so named for the players’ birth years, as is the norm in girls fastball, are a perennial powerhouse in B.C. come playoff time. With Penney playing a central role, playing outfield when not pitching, the team captured the under-16 national crown in 2013. Their ace nursed a shoulder injury last season, but was full value in the post-season, helping her team

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Written submissions should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax to 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on December 8, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3928 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the Bylaw referred to in this notice.

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“I might be a little homesick at first, but I’ll get used to it,” Penney said.

First, however, she’s got her Grade 12 year to complete and a final season with the Renegades, one she hopes will result in another medal performance. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Vegetables

334-360gr

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1.75kg

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2$ for

5

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for

4

6

Wholegrain Rye Crispbread 200-250gr

4

99

Miracle Whip or Mayo 890ml

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for

5

Kraft

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2$ for

Green Giant

5

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120gr

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4$ for

5

4

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Selected, 341-398ml

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3

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for

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West Shore pitcher California-bound in 2015 Scholarship deal in store for Ashley Penney

win the U-18 provincials as a first-year midget team and earn the bronze medal at nationals.

Gill said Penney has been working on altering her pitching style slightly, with the Don Descoteau help of hall of fame pitcher Rob Guenter News Gazette staff and her dad, former Victoria Grizzlies GM Jackson Penney. The hope, Gill added, is The first stage in a lifetime dream will be the change will allow her to better manage realized for Ashley Penney next year. the workload of the season and leave her in The Langford resident and student-athgood shape as she heads south. lete in the Diamond Excellence program With the Spartans expected to field a at Lambrick Park secondary has always number of seniors next season, it may be wanted to play fastpitch softball at a high even tougher for the rookie pitcher to gain level. Having kicked her game up a notch playing time. Penney isn’t worried, saying when she joined the White Rock Renegades she plans to work hard and do her best to 97s for the bantam national championships make an impression. a few years back, and enjoyed great success “Their pitchers are really good, but I’m in midget ball the past two seasons, she going to try my best to keep up with them.” scored her latest coup earlier this month.

She’s not anxious to give up her time at Penney, 17, a hard-throwing right-handed the plate, either. While some pitchers focus pitcher and power-hitting cleanup hitter for solely on their mound duties, Penney works the Renegades, signed a letter of intent to hard on both sides of her game. That said, attend San Jose State University in Califorshe knows she’ll have to convince her new nia. She’ll play ball starting next fall on a coaches that she deserves a spot in the batfull-ride scholarship for the NCAA Div. 1 ting order.

Spartans.

If anyone can impress as a freshman, Gill “I’m really excited. It’s been one of my said, it’s Penney.

“Her work ethic and her self-motivation is going to Capital Regional District be a contributing factor to her making an impact right away, but her maturity level Notice of has been her trademark,” the coach said. “It’s going to be tough for her. I went and Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act, that a Public played in the States as well.

Hearing: I know what it’s like being a small fish in a big pond.”

Will be held at: Willis Point Fire Hall Making the move a little Located at: 6933 Willis Point Road, Victoria, BC easier will be the fact she’ll On: Monday, December 8, 2014 starting at 7pm dreams since I was little,” she said this week, after finishing up one of her threetimes-a-week indoor pitching workouts.

Penney, who came up playing in the Victoria Devils organization, gave a verbal commitment to San Jose State in Grade 10.

But NCAA rules stipulate schools can’t initiate contact until a prospect is in their senior year, a.k.a. Grade 12 for Canadians.

The path to collegiate ball has seen this confident young woman work hard to achieve both team and individual success, according to Renegades’ assistant coach Courtney Gill.

“She’s matured and grown into quite the athlete. Her work ethic is unparalleled,” Gill said. “It’s going to be exciting to see how she does in preparation for going away.”

The Renegades 97s, so named for the players’ birth years, as is the norm in girls fastball, are a perennial powerhouse in B.C. come playoff time. With Penney playing a central role, playing outfield when not pitching, the team captured the under-16 national crown in 2013. Their ace nursed a shoulder injury last season, but was full value in the post-season, helping her team

Public Hearing

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Written submissions should be sent to Juan de Fuca Planning, by mail to 3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1N1; by email to jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca or by fax to 250.642.5274. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on December 8, 2014 to ensure availability at the Public Hearing. Submissions will also be accepted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by the CRD Board of Directors.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 3928 will be held by the Electoral Area Director, or Alternate Director, as a delegate of the Board of the CRD. A copy of the CRD Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of the Bylaw referred to in this notice.

For further information, contact June Klassen, Manager, Local Area Planning at 250.642.8101.

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“I might be a little homesick at first, but I’ll get used to it,” Penney said.

First, however, she’s got her Grade 12 year to complete and a final season with the Renegades, one she hopes will result in another medal performance. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Grizzlies switch gears again Former coach Craig Didmon re-assumes head coach role Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

With the team hovering near the .500 mark and lacking a focused direction, head coach and general manager Brad Knight has stepped away from the Victoria Grizzlies.

The decision to leave the team came out of a Sunday meeting, Grizzlies president John Wilson said at the team’s office inside The Q Centre on Monday. The meeting was to include himself, Knight and vice-president of hockey operations Don Robinson, but by the time Wilson arrived, he said, Knight had already tendered his resignation.

Craig Didmon, who took over the team on an interim basis last season and led the Grizzlies to the B.C. Hockey League threeteam round robin semifinal, was installed for the rest of this season, but only as head coach. The business side of things will be

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“We look forward to having him back with the boys on the ice and creating a positive atmosphere and hopefully some more Ws in the games,” Wilson said of Didmon.

Also the head of Belmont secondary’s hockey academy, Didmon was originally going to take a full year off for personal and family reasons, but said he’s ready to settle back into his previous role albeit without the weight of the GM’s position. Scott Hawthorne remains as assistant coach, but fellow assistant coach Micah Aivazoff has chosen to step down.

Didmon doesn’t see the players’ effort as the issue affecting the finishing off of close games

or protecting leads.

“The kids have been working hard. (With a) little more strategy, a little more game plan and a little more preparation, we can create some more confidence,” he said. “I think we’re just about there.

There’s been a lot of one-goal games, so hopefully just a little more passion on the part of the players and I think we can be just that one goal better.”

The Grizzlies plan to sign Nick Guiney of the Westshore Wolves immediately.

He is one player Didmon committed to previously.

The Grizzlies next game is in Duncan, where they’ll try to avenge a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Capitals last week at The Q Centre. They host Merritt at home on Saturday at 7 p.m. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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After a couple of playoff near-misses, the Bulldogs senior boys got the job done in their final two matches Saturday in Langley to finish 17th overall.

Belmont wound up third in their pool with a 1-2 match record. One of their losses, however, was a narrow 23-25, 25-8, 17-19 defeat at the hands of eventual pool winner Centennial of Vancouver.

Had they won that match, Belmont would have been placed in the championship draw.

As it was, they lost a thrilling fiveset marathon to Steveston-London from Richmond in their playoff opener, then pounded out straightset wins over Prince George secondary (25-23, 25-16) and Penticton (25-22, 25-23).

Among the other Island teams competing, Oak Bay finished fourth, G.P

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In the senior girls’ AAAA provincial tournament in Cranbrook, Belmont was in tough, as head coach Mike Toakley had predicted.

After finishing third in their pool last Thursday with an identical 1-2 record to the Belmont boys, the Bulldogs girls

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Better have plan for kitchen scraps As of Jan. 1, residents in Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and Highlands may no longer place kitchen scraps in their regular garbage bags for pickup.

That’s according to the Capital Regional District’s move – poorly publicized of late – toward reducing the amount of material in the Hartland landfill. The CRD announced its long-term plans some time ago, when the City of Victoria was preparing to “go green,” that is, giving homeowners green bins in which to deposit such organic waste as produce, bones, meat, spoiled paper towels and the like.

Letters have gone out to residents reminding them of the timeline for the change and informing them of options available for disposing of kitchen waste. Unlike Victoria and Saanich, which forced taxpayers to pay a little more for municipal dual-bin pickup service of garbage and kitchen scraps, West Shore residents other than those in View Royal will have to fend for themselves.

View Royal contracts out its garbage collection for residents and like the larger municipalities, combines it with kitchen waste pickup.

The strategy to allow residents to choose their pickup option and pay for it separately is not so different from the tack taken on other municipal services, many of which are contracted out by West Shore municipalities.

But as with any new system, some people are bound to be caught by surprise when the rules change.

Clearly some householders won’t see much difference, especially those who already compost in the backyard or run their organics through the garburator.

Companies that service condos or townhomes may already be in position to collect the separated waste. With four of our five municipalities leaving it up to residents to find that information out, waste companies will no doubt be inundated with calls and requests this month for details about the options.

Removing material from the landfill is the right thing to do. Having more West Shore residents play a part in that long-term plan was only a matter of time.

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

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The dark side of amalgamation report shows municipal payrolls In the excitement of several have grown twice as fast as in the Capital Region communities voting provincial government and 15 for an amalgamation study, there percentage points more seems to be a rush to than inflation. get these cities down the But within the CRD, aisle and married off as there are cities doing quickly as possible. a pretty good job of Not to sound like the managing those costs. grumpy parents of two Langford, for example, love-struck teenagers, believes in contracting but there is a whole out as much work lot more to consider as possible. This has before taxpayers give actually lowered how their approval to such a much they pay staff wedding.

Most people think it’s Jordan Bateman in salaries, wages and benefits from $8.3 million obvious that putting Guest column in 2009 to $8.1 million smaller cities together in 2013; this also saves will save taxpayers money in pension payouts down money. The academic work of the road.

Robert Bish proves otherwise – the However, for every Langford, vast majority of city amalgamations there is a Victoria, which saw its have cost taxpayers more money.

This is due to three items that are payroll bloat from $89.3 million in 2009 to $104.2 million in 2013. rarely considered in amalgamation: So whose view of labour the menu of services, labour costs management will win out? Very and loss of tax competition. Thus likely the more expensive Victoria. far, very little has been said about The Community Charter these vital issues. stipulates that a majority of the Bish writes in-depth on how residents of each city involved amalgamations usually end up with in amalgamation must vote in every city rising to the highest, favour of such a plan. In an area most expensive level of services like Greater Victoria, with so many available. This throws away any unionized public sector employees sense of frugality or consideration and potentially many jobs at stake, of hyper-local needs. you can bet the unions will be out That menu of services leads into in force. the second point: labour costs.

To get that necessary majority, Municipal government, as a whole, amalgamation proponents may has done a poor job managing its feel the need to cut a deal with labour costs. A B.C. government

the unions to protect jobs and pay scales, and for taxpayers in well-run cities like Langford, that will mean far more cost. If the only staffing redundancy being eliminated is politicians, cost savings will be minimal at best.

Finally, tax competitiveness must be considered. As hard as it is to believe when you rip open that property tax bill every spring, having cities compete for residents and businesses does help push down tax rates.

Every city council looks at how their tax levels compare to their neighbouring jurisdictions and, often, this keeps politicians looking for cost savings.

Like any business, they know that raising rates will cost them customers. Losing that sense of competition should concern taxpayers – and must be considered before an amalgamation vote.

There’s no reason why some cities can’t decide to share services or contract with each other where there will be cost savings, but it’s unlikely a full-on marriage of the CRD communities will save taxpayers money when it comes to labour or taxes.

Hopefully, the province’s study will look at all of these issues before anyone gets too excited about popping the question.

••• Jordan Bateman is British Columbia director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

‘While Langford is saving money on staffing, Victoria’s payroll is bloating.’

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Wolves hope to calm the Storm A little more than halfway into the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season, the Westshore Wolves continue to chase the leagueleading Victoria Cougars, but hold a comfortable margin in second place in the South Division.

The Wolves have a busy week with three games in store, beginning with tonight’s showdown (7 p.m., Dec. 3) with the North Division-leading and co-league leading Campbell River Storm at The Q Centre.

The Storm (212-1), who tied the Wolves 5-5 the last time the teams played in Colwood, come into the game an uncharacteristic 2-2 in their last four games.

The two losses came in overtime against Comox Valley and Oceanside.

Westshore (18-91) is coming off a 6-5 overtime win over Oceanside on Saturday in Parksville and has put together a threegame win streak since losing 6-4 to the Pirates back on Nov. 20 in Nanaimo.

Cory Hatcher scored from Dylan Grant 40 seconds into the extra frame to give the

Wolves the win over the Generals.

The see-saw game saw a few lead changes. Westshore grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first on goals by Spencer Preece and James Severs.

During a wild

second period, in which Oceanside grabbed a 5-3 lead, the Wolves tied it up on goals by Severs and Christian Brandt. Nick Guiney had the other Westshore goal.

Severs, who finished with two goals and two

assists, was named the game’s first star.

The Wolves play at Peninsula tomorrow night, then wind up the week with a game in Mill Bay against Kerry Park on Saturday night. editor@goldstream gazette.com

TOWN APPOINTMENT TO THE WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION SOCIETY The West Shore Parks & Recreation Society is committed to providing diverse and accessible recreational opportunities that contribute to the health and well-being of the community as a whole.

As a member to the Society, the Town of View Royal is seeking a resident or property owner to volunteer as a Town representative on the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board of Directors for a one-year term.

The Board of Directors meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month, and is responsible for setting policy and guidelines for the operation of West Shore Parks & Recreation and its facilities through the Administrator and Staff.

View Royal residents or property owners with a demonstrated interest in parks, recreation, athletics and/or organized sports for both children and adults are encouraged to apply. Additionally, a background or expertise in the financial and operational complexities of community recreation facilities is considered an asset.

Interested individuals should submit a completed application form, available online at www.viewroyal.ca or at Town Hall. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 5, 2014 to: Town of View Royal Attn: Mr. Kim Anema 45 View Royal Avenue Victoria, BC V9B 1A6 Fax: 250-727-9551 Email: info@viewroyal.ca

WE SEE A BUDDING ARTIST This holiday season, you can help a family with a child in need by tuning in to the Timmy’s Christmas Telethon in support of the BC Lions Society’s Easter Seals programs and services.

Watch Sunday December 7thth from 4-10pm on Shaw TV Channel 4, Shaw Direct 299, or it’s affiliate stations throughout the province or Livestream on your computer at www.timmys.org.

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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE, REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION AND DISPOSITION In compliance with section 40 of the Community Charter, the Council of the Town of View Royal gives notice of its intention, by bylaw, to close that part of Cheam Road shown in heavy outline, crosshatching and labelled “Subject Area” in Schedule “A” below (approximately 0.263 hectares) to all types of traffic and to remove the dedication of highway for this Subject Area. In this regard, Council of the Town of View Royal, at its meeting on October 21, 2014, gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to “Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication – Part of Cheam Road, Bylaw No. 908, 2014”.

Bylaw No. 908 will be considered for adoption by Council at a special meeting at View Royal Town Hall (Council Chambers), 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. All persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions on the matter above. Written submissions can also be mailed to the undersigned or emailed to info@viewroyal.ca by 12:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014. More detailed information concerning Bylaw No. 908 can be obtained at View Royal Town Hall in person or by calling 250-479-6800 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays.

In compliance with section 26 of the Community Charter, the Council of the Town of View Royal gives notice of its intention to permanently dispose of the land to be created by Bylaw No. 908 through an exchange of lands with The Limona Group (Limona Construction Ltd.), owner of the adjacent parcel, 2429 Chilco Road. In consideration, the Town will receive approximately 0.332 hectares of road dedication in the form of a realigned road through the subdivision of 2429 Chilco Road by The Limona Group.

Dated at the Town of View Royal this 25th day of November, 2014.

Sarah Jones, Corporate Officer, Town of View Royal 45 View Royal Avenue VICTORIA BC V9B 1A6

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Madeleine Dahl joined 2483 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps when she was 12 years old.

Now at 33, she has retired from her position of commanding officer.

When Dahl took over as commanding officer in September 2008, the corps had only 12 cadets, three officers and had lost their facility at Work Point in Esquimalt.

Dahl said her first big achievement at the corps was helping secure accommodations at the Highpoint Community Church in Vic West. After being there for three years, the corps moved to its current location in the guard house at Work Point Barracks, which it rents from Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations.

“I knew we could get through it and pull together,” said Dahl, adding the corps now has more than 45 cadets and a full staff of officers.

“I had vision on what I knew the potential of the corps could be. And I think once I got that energy around me, it just naturally started coming.”

Despite the position of commanding officer only being a three-year term, Dahl showed her continued support for the corps by serving two full terms.

In 2010, Dahl’s cadet corps was recognized as the top army cadet corps in B.C. “That was a really big accomplishment seeing as three years before we were told that our corps was not viable,” Dahl said.

For the past two years, while also serving as the commanding officer, Dahl has been working for the Army Cadet League of Canada, B.C. branch, which is the civilian side of the cadet program.

“I help monitor the parent spon-

“I had vision on what I knew the potential of the corps could be. And I think once I got that energy around me, it just naturally started coming.”

– Madeleine Dahl soring committees on how to support the cadet corps.”

In March, Dahl began a two-year online program at Royal Roads University, where she is working toward a bachelor of arts degree in professional communication.

“I’m hoping to achieve a full-time job at the regional cadet support unit, which is the cadet headquarters in Esquimalt,” said Dahl. She said she would like to work as a staff officer or a public affairs officer, helping mentor the rest of the officers throughout the province.

Maj. Grant Whittla has worked with Dahl for the last six years and knows what she is capable of.

“Given her background and zest for the program, she’s going to do well no matter what she does,” he said.

Being involved in all aspects of the cadets has taught Dahl about leadership and building community and has also increased her confidence.

“Cadets really . . . gave me a sense of direction. I can’t imagine honestly who I would be without that,” she said.

For the new commanding officer of the corps, Capt. Brandon McAuley, Dahl said her advice is to be flexible and have fun.

“They’re in good hands,” said Dahl, of her former cadet corps. “There’s no question there.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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HOME STAY FAMILIES

FOUND READING glasses in the bus shelter for route #14 Richmond Rd & King. Call to identify (250)595-4857.

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Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

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CHRISTMAS TREES 2’ to 30’ * 15 varieties Wreaths * Greens * Swags * Holly * Cones

LOST: WALLET/watch/cell in blue bag taxi drop off UVIC Halloween. REWARD. Please email: britty@telus.net.

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CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS DAYCARE opens at 6:30am.

Educational and nurturing childcare programs for ages 0-3 and 3-5 years. Central Langford. Ask about our $100 registration bonus. Apply online www.jollygiant.ca Call today! 250-474-8949.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLISTS - $1000 Hiring Bonus. Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Must have hairstyling qualifications. $11/hr, benefits, paid overtime, vacation pay, 25% profit sharing, paid birthday, advanced training and advancement opportunities. For an interview call 250-360-1923

HELP WANTED BOYS & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria is hiring for a School-Aged Care Team Lead. 27 hrs/wk Mon-Fri 2-6pm. $16.75/hr. Start date is ASAP. For more details see www.bgcvic.org/about-us/ career-opportunities/ PERMANENT PART-TIME position for gardener/maintenance, mostly seasonal.

Must have proven gardening experience and be physically fit. Tools and equipment supplied. Must be a selfstarter and work with little supervision. Must take responsibility for project maintenance. Reply in writing Box 7 Sooke News Mirror, 4-6631 Sooke, BC. V9Z0A3 or via email to hr10@shaw.ca

HILLTOP FRIENDS LICENSED

FAMILY DAYCARE Has full-time spot , Available for Now Monday - Friday 7am-5pm Located in the Westshore just off Sooke Rd Monday -Friday.

Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056

PRE-SCHOOLS EARLY Childhood Educators!

We are looking for a fun, loving, self-starting, professional ECE to join our Langford daycare team. $16-$18/hr plus benefits. www.jollygiant.ca Phone: 250-474-8949

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. Contact andrewsmith1951@shaw.ca (Owner) for more information.

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Website: www.tcvend.com THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying call 1-844453-5372.

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 25 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 9am and 5pm at:

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FREE KITTENS. to a good home. Call (250)479-2179.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FIREARMS

2 students per home Please call

WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.

Michelle

250-655-9481 mish@shaw.ca MEDICAL/DENTAL KWAKIUTL BAND COUNCIL seeking full-time

FREE ITEMS $500 loans and more No credit checks

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FREE. L-SHAPED computer desk, and a Cuisinart coffee maker. Call (250)656-4853.

FREE: ROXTON beige loveseat, about 67� long, good cond. Call (250)656-2477.

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in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

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

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VOLUNTEERS

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

THE MUSTARD Seed Street Church and Food Bank of Victoria is seeking a friendly, organized volunteer Receptionist who is fluent in English and possesses basic telephone and computer skills. For more information, call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

VARIOUS LENGTHS 4� wide fir boards, new condition, $20. obo. Call (250)384-9051.

HELP WANTED

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Community Health Nurse

VICTORIA RAINBOW Kitchen Society is seeking an individual with a passion for providing a warm caring environment for guests and volunteers, plus an ability to work with a variety of personalities. The volunteer would oversee daily operations at the Kitchen for up to 30 hrs/wk. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/ VIHA IS looking for Child Health Clinic volunteers to check in parents who arrive with their children for immunizations, assist parents, record information and pass it to the Public Health Nurse. For Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH HEALING BODYWORK For men, women & couples - my warm intuitive approach makes this treatment the best in town! Let my touch melt you. sensualwoman@zoho.com

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

ABDOER TWIST- $60. Outdoor F/P, $20, oak table, $10, plant stand, $9. 250-544-4933.

DUCK DOWN Mattress, 60�x80�, $20. Georgian plate (22K gold) $50. (778)265-1615 DUTCH OVEN, 3L, new, SS. $10. 4 Correlle dinner plates, new $20. Call (778)440-3084.

Creative Services Graphic Designer - Temporary The Goldstream News Gazette is looking for a skilled graphic designer to join our community newspaper’s creative department.

This temporary position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in digital media would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work. Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Wednesday, December 10, 2014 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence.

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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WINGED CHAIR- blue, very good condition, $10./ offers.

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SOOKE 3 Bed, Rancher, 2 full baths, on acreage, Lg. fenced yard, new heat pump, save $ on Hydro , room for RV, $1350/mo. Avail Dec. 1. N/S., Pets neg. 250-642-2015

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

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO SIDNEYSTRATA garden suite 45+, 1100sq ft. Reno’d 2bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350. Avail now. Call (250)654-0230.

VIEW ROYAL Victoria’s Hidden Gem!

Christie Point Apts 2818-3037 Craigowan Road Reno’d suites: 2 & 3 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm T/H Pool & canoe rack T/H have w/d hook-ups On a 15 acre peninsula 15 min to downtown

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ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM ground level, W/D. NS/NP. $875.

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

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DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

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CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, fireplaces,flagstone rock, concrete, natural & veneered stone. Replace, rebuild, restore, renew! Free competitive est. www.cbsmasonry.com; Call (250)5899942, (250)294-9942.

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

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience.

Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

* Free flat of winter flowers to future clients

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

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BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

EVERGREEN GARDENING has Certified Horticulturists specializing in winter pruning leaf removal/yard clean up.

We specialize in Commercial Properties/Large Residential yards. Call 250-208-0487 free est. wceg2014@gmail.com

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AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

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

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

HANDYPERSONS ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, rock walls and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

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

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

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Brad 250-217-9578.

MOVING & STORAGE (250)858-6747. WRIGHT Bros Moving&Hauling.Free estimate $75=(2men&4tontruck)Sr Disc.

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

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

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

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PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges.

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

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