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Wrapping up Christmas Volunteering their time gift wrapping at the West Shore Town Centre is a tradition for some, including Alanna Lacharity, 16 of Esquimalt, and View Royal resident Carly Young, 12, who spend their evening raising money for the Girl Guides leading up to Christmas. For a story on the Christmas traditions of other West Shore residents, see Page A6.

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A dozen homes were evacuated after a chemical spill occurred outside a residence in the 1500 block of Middle Rd. on the Songhees Nation land. View Royal fire department and the West Shore RCMP responded to the mobile home park Thursday night and quickly established a perimeter to secure the area, while the Capital Regional District’s hazardous material response team investigated the substance. The tenant was improperly disposing of what appeared to be sodium hydroxide, said Const. Alex Berube. CRD HazMat was still conducting on-site tests at press time to confirm the exact nature of the substance. Sodium hydroxide, more commonly known as caustic soda or lye, is an industrial strength detergent. The evacuated residents were able to return to their homes the same night, and there were no injuries from the spill. “There is an investigation ongoing in the dumping of the chemical,” said Berube. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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B.C. Ambulance charge dispatcher Ryan Hendren often volunteers to work Christmas day so that fellow dispatchers who have young children can enjoy Christmas morning with their families.

Whether or not you actually celebrate Christmas, chances are you regularly get Dec. 25 off from work every year. It’s a tradition that most of Canada takes for granted, but Santa’s not the only one who pulls an all-nighter on Christmas. Police, the fire department and other emergency services step up again and again, sacrificing family time to keep us all safe. “Everyone accepts that we run 24-7,” says Ryan Hendren, a charge dispatcher for B.C. Ambulance and a paramedic for 14 years come January. “We’re willing to help as many people as we can. Christmas is no different.” But just because it’s a work day doesn’t mean it’s ordinary. “Because of the nature of the work we do, (your co-workers are) sort of like your second family,” he says. “Even though everybody’s at work, there’s definitely a family feel to it. Everybody tries to have a bit

of Christmas cheer and tries to pull together a dinner.” It’s a little disjointed with paramedics running in and out the door all day and night, but there’s still a sense of the holiday amidst the hubbub. “I make the best of it,” Hendren says. “I come to work and wear a Santa hat and try to keep everybody cheerful.” Keeping that spirit alive will no doubt be easier now that they’re in a brand-new building on Leigh Road. The switch from an antiquated facility on Jacklin Road was a sorely needed upgrade, he says. “We went from essentially a small, dark cave to a bright, modern, very spacious, brand spanking new building. It literally has been night and day. “Our home feels like a very comfortable place to be.” Though Hendren, 34, lives in Saanich and has worked at dispatch centres throughout the Victoria region and up Island, he says the West Shore is “definitely home base for us.” In addition to saving lives and dispatching ambulances,

he has also helped make the holidays better for his coworkers over the years. “It can be tough on people with younger kids, if they’re not there for Christmas morning. I don’t actually have kids, so for me personally, it’s not as big a deal.” Hendren and others who don’t have little ones waiting anxiously for Santa’s arrival will often offer to trade shifts, where possible. He’s worked many times on Dec. 25 and it usually comes from trading with someone who wants the day off. Regardless of family commitments, the men and women who have devoted their careers to saving lives and protecting the public take their roles very seriously, and work with dedication every day, holiday or not, Hendren says. “There are so many people who are so driven to help people any way they can, and they really deserve recognition for that.” acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

Tips for keeping animals safe over the holidays Excess fatty food, large crowds can overwhelm Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

For many pet owners, their furry four-legged friends are bone-afide members of the family, with presents under the tree at Christmas and even their own stockings. It’s important to remember that with all the excitement, extra food and decorations, the holidays can bring a handful of unexpected hazards for the animals in the house, from eating improper food to much more serious dangers. “The most common thing we

see over the holidays is gastroenteritis, just from getting into things they shouldn’t,” says Dr. Chris Collis, veterinarian and owner of Eagle Rise and Glenview animal hospitals. “We’ll see upset stomachs up to the risk of pancreatitis just from overindulging.” Turkey drippings, table scraps and leftover bones can make a dog howl with joy, but high fat and rich foods are one of the biggest culprits of the season. Resist the puppy dog eyes and avoid having to clean up more than just wrapping paper scraps. “It’s really no different than in humans,” says Collis. “If you overindulge, there’s likely going to be a price for that.” Ensure dogs in particular avoid chocolate and raisins

completely as well, as they can cause more serious, and sometimes fatal, effects. The many varieties of holiday plants look festive, but if there are cats in the house, it may be best to pass if the felines are inclined to nibble. Holly and poinsettia ingestion can cause mouth irritation, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea or lethargy. Mistletoe has the potential to cause cardiovascular problems, but is more likely to cause stomach upset. And many types of lilies are one of the most deadly, with the potential to cause kidney failure in cats, even if they just drink the water out of the vase. If you’re expecting a lot of company over the holidays, it’s good to know how your pet han-

dles the influx of people. “If your pet is prone to anxiety from the noise and extra activity, like doorbells and lots of people, it’s okay to put them in a quiet room with a favourite bed and toy if they’re overwhelmed,” says Michelle Pedro of Island Pet Source. “You can also bring home a meaty bone or a long lasting chew to occupy your dog.” As for tree decorations, make sure ornaments are firmly affixed, keep electrical cords tucked safely away and avoid leaving out ribbons or bows. “Nobody uses tinsel anymore, thank goodness, but I’d still be cautious of anything that cats take a particular interest in playing with,” Collis says. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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Make healthy travel choices The holiday lights are up, casting a warm glow over the streets and sidewalks of the West Shore and inspiring us all to enjoy the best of this Christmas season. But there are another series of lights we see this time of year that don’t carry such a happy message. The flashing lights of police cruisers and emergency vehicles serve as an unfortunate reminder that all too many holiday celebrations end in tragedy. Police on the West Shore and across the province are in the midst of their annual Christmas CounterAttack campaigns, targeting impaired drivers in an effort to keep the roads safe. The consequences of a single bad choice can haunt you for the rest of your life. And those bad choices add up to thousands of injuries and dozens of deaths each year as a result of alcohol-related crashes in B.C. The good news is the numbers are decreasing, with the number of fatalities down significantly from just a few years ago. But there is no acceptable level of carnage on B.C. roads. Each and every one of those crashes represents a tragedy for someone’s family, and the saddest part is that they could all have been easily avoided. There’s just no reason to take chances with your own or your neighbour’s safety. And don’t kid yourself, if you’ve had too much to drink, no amount of coffee, food or fresh air will make you sober. So when you’re celebrating the season this year, make sure those celebrations include planning for a safe ride home. Arrange for a designated driver, call a taxi, plan to stay over with friends – anything it takes to prevent adding to the crashes on B.C. roads, not to mention the potential loss of your driver’s licence. Think of the victims, think of the potential consequences, think of what you would have to tell your family – just please think, and let us all enjoy a safe and happy holiday season. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Climate talks end 2014 in disarray is surrounded by a pile of chips and In case you missed the outcome an American flag. of the latest United Nations climate The U.S.-China announcement change conference in Lima, Peru, it served as a preview of Peru, where was another costly, embarrassing developing countries failure. would again refuse any This one is likely to be substantive restrictions remembered mostly for a on their fuel use. staggeringly stupid stunt China graciously by Greenpeace employees, agreed to continue who were threatened ramping up its worldwith prosecution for leading greenhouse defacing the Nazca Lines, gas emissions until a world heritage site in the 2030, while lame-duck Peruvian desert. Obama pretended he These vast 1,500-yearcould commit the U.S. to old petroglyphs, visible Tom Fletcher further reductions. from space, are among B.C. Views Between them, the U.S. the great mysteries of and China account for archaeology. “Time for a about half of global human-caused change!” blared huge yellow letters carbon emissions. Due mostly to dragged across the sacred site the surge from China and India, by paid protesters trampling the Canada’s share has fallen from two delicate terrain. I’ll say it’s time for per cent to 1.5, which should help a change, starting with scratching Greenpeace off your Christmas card put all those “tar sands” protests into perspective. list. Days later, Environment Canada Earlier there was the spectacle released its latest national emission of Canada’s national media, statistics, an event ignored by most reflexively denouncing Ottawa’s media. supposed inaction on greenhouse “Between 2005 and 2012, total gases after U.S. President Barack Canadian GHG emissions decreased Obama unveiled a surprise climate by 5.1 per cent, while the economy agreement with China in advance grew by 10.6 per cent over the same of Peru. “Over to you, Mr. Prime Minister,” period,” the report states. B.C. Environment Minister Mary chirped CBC anchor Wendy Mesley, Polak joined the throngs who jetted joining other TV networks in to Lima. There she met officials falsely portraying the U.S. deal as a from California and other U.S. states breakthrough. to re-announce their modest efforts This non-binding gesture soon to put a price on carbon emissions. produced many cartoons, one of TV anchors and other wide-eyed which shows Obama stripped to his underwear in a poker game with innocents might have been left with the mistaken impression that Chinese President Xi Jinping, who

the huge U.S. petroleum industry is cutting back, when in fact it has grown enormously thanks to shale oil and gas production. And California continues to produce, by its own state government measure, the most carbon-intensive heavy crude in North America. Overshadowing all of this is the drop in the world price of oil, mainly the result of Saudi Arabia flooding the market in an effort to push competitors out of business. In the latest sign of the U.S. public’s lack of interest in reducing emissions, sales of larger vehicles immediately spiked up as gasoline prices fell. I’m still receiving criticism for a recent column in which I declared myself an “agnostic” on humancaused global warming. Agnostic means searcher, and my search has continued for real signs of climate change and its potential causes. Our glaciers are receding, no question, but the current trend started around the 1850s, when a sport utility vehicle had one horsepower in leather harness and B.C. was about to be declared a British colony. But amid the noise, there is serious evidence being put forward that our province is undergoing a climate shift with major consequences. And there are calls for action. I’ll discuss that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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A recent incident in Ottawa, which exposed another military poser, has stuck an emotive chord with Canadians coast to coast, particularly since the poser chose to appear at the National War Memorial, less than 75 metres from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the site of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s murder. However, one only has to attend services at a local cenotaph to find members of so-called veteran’s service organizations wearing selfawarded medals, unearned hazardous skill badges and bogus foreign insignia. Their selfish actions do nothing but insult the gallantry, dedication to duty, integrity, honesty and the sacrifices made by members of Canadian Armed Forces. We remember the blood, sweat and tears that it took to earn a piece of metal attached to coloured ribbon, a strip of cloth or an embroidered badge, and that is why we get somewhat emotional about them. Fakery is not flattery, it’s cold, calculated deception with the goal of having one’s selfesteem issues assuaged by basking in the reflected glory of honourable men and women who have selflessly served this great country. One must ask how many receptions honouring veterans have these fakers been invited to due to their “special status and position of honour “ within their respective groups? How many have attended sporting events, battlefield pilgrimages, provincial or national conventions? How many of these fakers, embellishers and out-right fraud artists have received thanks for their service by an unsuspecting public? If the answer is one, then even that is one too many. As 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson once said, “Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier or not having been at sea.” Mike McBride Colwood

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Jesse Roper remembers gripping a knotted rope, galloping off a cliff and flinging himself into Matheson Lake. Every Christmas morning started with a cold swim for the rock’n’roller, who grew up near the lake and biked there on brisk Christmas mornings as a child – he still returns today. “Matheson Lake every morning to wake myself up. I would try to get my buddies to go, but they didn’t used to go,” he said, laughing. “I rode out there … to a cliff on the far side of the lake. You jump off the rock, reach up a couple knots and it sends you flying out.” The guitarist, who played Rock the Shores this past summer, says the holidays are a special time for him. The long-time Arnold Lim/News Gazette staff Metchosin resident is even writ- Trudine Wilson of Colwood illustrates the fun and mystery ing an unconventional Christ- behind her past Christmases with vegetables. An uncle used mas song as he looks forward to wrap carrots, onions or other produce in her gift packages. to his traditional dip in the lake. She never knew what she was to the heart of Langford resident “Getting a little bit of exercise always creates an appetite and going to unwrap, from turnips Jaime Adams as well. The Bank Christmas is about family and to potatoes, and appreciates the of Montreal financial advisor sits eating and this is what it is for tradition her uncle asked her on the board for the Help Fill a me; I like to eat a lot,” he said. aunt Daisy to continue, in the Dream Foundation, but also has a Christmas tradition she hopes “And it’s more spreading love event he wasn’t there. “He thought it will become entrenched in her around than presents. Christmas is “It’s eye-opening was the greatest family. Adams learned about the thing to see me better than birthopen it,” Wilson Christmas Spirit Community days that way, and makes us realize said. “People actu- Dinner from a friend who volbecause it is about any problems we ally stayed late unteers there. The meal proeveryone (rather) until I got my box gram serves approximately 800 than one person.” have are not really and laughed when people on Christmas Day and Colwood resi- problems at all .” I got a carrot and Adams signed up for a 4 to 8 dent Trudine Wil– Jamie Adams on onion, it is a very p.m. shift, hoping it will be the son, a lifelong Girl Guides leader who volunteering for annual good part of our first of many for her and her famChristmas dinner ily. family tradition.” has a number of “We are trying to make it an Leading up to different traditions for the holidays, looks forward Dec. 25, she spends her days annual event, going down to to Boxing Day because of a tra- doing what she does all year Glad Tidings Church serving dition started by her uncle, Win round, raising money for the Girl Christmas dinner there for (the) Brown, more than two decades Guides – she also helps the Lang- homeless and less fortunate,” she said. ford Legion Ladies Auxiliary. ago. “I’m hoping (our daughters) A year-long push for funds “He would give me a huge box, and there would be a (wrapped) starts with up to eight Girl will be willing to do it as a famcarrot, an onion, a sweet potato Guides per shift doing gift wrap- ily. They’re not quite old enough, and in the middle was my pres- ping at West Shore Town Cen- but in the next coming years we ent,” she said. “My uncle has tre. Funds raised there help the are hoping to do it for the kids to passed, but my aunty keeps group pay rent and cover the see. It’s eye-opening and makes doing it. Now that I’m married, cost of field trips the rest of the us realize any problems we have are not really problems at all.” there is a parcel for my husband year. alim@goldstreamgazette.com Community is near and dear in there too.”

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69 149 ¢ /lb

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Organic

Yam/Sweet Potatoes

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Lemons

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Kellogg's

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Real Mayonnaise

Dole Celery

Washington Medium

Food 69 Wrap

Hellmann's

750-890 mL

Cascade

Friskies

Various Weights ......

+dep

Glad

348 mL .......................

Tortilla Chips Cat or Salsa 2/ 00 Food ¢

Ocean Spray

Cheezies

Tostitos XL

Banana Chips..................................

Bathroom ¢ Tissue

Hawkins

680g .........................

4/ 00

Bread

All Varieties

398 mL

25g All Varieties ........

California

Purex Double Roll

Gravy Mix

/lb

California

Pepsi Cola 12x355 mL

Cranberry ¢ Sauce

Dempster's Cinnamon Raisin

Snack Pack Puddings

ea 4x99g All Varieties ....

570g .......................

Vegetables

4's ...............................

Bread

Green Giant

Beans.........

Hunt's

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BULK Western Foods FOODS Coffee

+dep 600g .....................

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French's

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144's

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Western Foods' White or 60% Whole Wheat

Onion Soup 99 Mix

180g ...........................

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ea +dep

2/ 00

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Dempster's Signature White or 100% Whole Wheat

Lipton

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120g All Varieties

Brockmans

Texana

Molson Exel

Deluxe Mixed Potato Nuts 99 Chips

Lindor Manzanilla Olives 2/ 00 Chocolates 375 mL....................

Old Dutch XXL

Lindt

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Planters

Lays XXL

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Tea Bags

Snack Crackers

Low Alcohol Bread 99 Beer 99 ea

Original or Premium

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Previously Frozen

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Turtles

Smoked Oysters

SEA

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Clover Leaf

Treats from the Ocean Jewel Frozen

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Orange Pekoe

Christie

Dill Pickles

Tradition Coffee

169

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Red Rose

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Bick's Mainline

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Clamato Juice

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2/ 00

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Chinese Premium Bulk

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Mott's

Coca~Cola

Salad Dressings

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/lb

All Varieties

Kraft Pourable

Pringles

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900 mL

ea +dep

398 mL

Bone In Rib or Tenderloin End

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Del Monte

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Campbell's Vegetable, Beef or Chicken

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CHURCH SERVICES

West Shore Jr. B Wolves making late-season progress in the

The Anglican Church of Canada Saint Mary of the Incarnation 4125 Metchosin Road Service at 9 am on Sundays For info contact 250-474-4119 All are welcome

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 798 Goldstream Avenue

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5 Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 PM

Pastor: Fr. Paul Szczur, SDS

250-478-3482

CHURCH OF THE ADVENT

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA www.colwoodanglican.ca

510 Mt. View Ave. (Behind the SHELL Station)

Rev. Kenneth Gray 250-474-3031 Sunday services: 8:30 Traditional Worship 10:00 Family Service

Gordon United Church 935 Goldstream Avenue

250-478-6632

www.gordonunitedchurch.ca

Rev. Heidi Koschzeck Music by Tim Olfert Favourite Hymns: 10:15am Worship and Childrens Program: 10:30

COLWOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2250 Sooke Road 250-478-7113

A Place for Everyone

Sunday 9 & 11 am Kids Church ages 2-12 Youth Wednesdays 7 pm

Lead Pastor: Al Funk www.colwoodchurch.com

Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul Archdeacon Lon Towstego 1379 Esquimalt Rd. 250-386-6833 www.stpeterandpaul.ca

Sunday Service 8:30am & 10:30am Sunday School at the 10:30 service, best suited to children 5-12 years.

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Worship Services

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Your Neighborhood Church

Vision Matters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

Dr. Cameron McCrodan, Dr. Ann-Marie Stewart, Dr. Brent Morrison, Dr. Jeffrey Thompson and Dr. Chris Snow

Westshore squad enjoys long break from VIJHL hockey schedule Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

As the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season hits the home stretch, bus trips have become a little less ominous for the Westshore Wolves. The Colwood-based team, firmly positioned in second place in the South Division, is finally learning how to win on the road. “When we started the season, it seemed like every bus trip we made, we would lose, but we were really good at home,” said Wolves’ head coach Brian Passmore of contests against North Division teams. After losing their first five games north of Mill Bay, the Wolves won their next two (their final true road trip of the season was last Friday against the division-leading Storm in Campbell River, after the ***Gazette’s early holiday deadline). “We’re getting almost to .500 on the road, so we’ve got that somewhat figured out,” Passmore said. “Sometimes it’s mental and how you prepare for those games.” The South-leading Victoria Cougars and the Storm

have put distance between themselves and the rest of the pack. The Wolves are the only team that has reasonably kept pace, becoming the thirdfastest team to hit the 20-win mark a couple of weeks back. Westshore has taken points off every team in the league this season, including a big 6-5 win over perennial powerhouse Victoria. On the other hand, they’ve given up at least one point to every team but Peninsula, a fact Passmore says the top teams haven’t experienced. Learning how to win on the road, especially against teams with worse records, is something the Wolves need to improve further on as the playoffs draw near, he said. That, and cutting down on the kind of turnovers that force the Cougars to score four or five goals to win. “You learn from your mistakes. We’ve gone through our up and downs this season; we just ask that they not make the

same mistakes over and over. And that starts with practice.” Last week’s win over the Cougars saw both teams forecheck hard and show their speed in a high-flying game. The Wolves impressed by making the Cougars pay for sloppy play with the man advantage, scoring shorthanded twice in the second period. Defenceman Rylan Ball, who played 30 games for Cowichan Valley’s BCHL team last year, had his best outing since being signed six games ago by the Wolves, scoring three goals and setting up another. It was another case of someone different coming through for the team at the right time. “That was a really important game for us,” Passmore said. “The kids all really wanted to win and set the tone for the second half, letting (the Cougars) know that coming down the stretch we’ll be right there with them.” Roster-wise, the team lost productive forward Brett

Service Change

You don’t have to worry about running out of vision. It’s not like you can use it up and then there is no more left. As long as the eye is healthy it will pick up visual signals and transmit them to the brain to be interpreted. It will go on doing this indefinitely without ever quitting. The muscles of the eye, on the other hand, can become fatigued. Long periods of concentrated reading or close work may weary them to the point where they just cannot go on responding to the demands put on them. The need a temporary rest. It is this feeling of the eye fatigue which has let to the myth that vision can be “worn out”. The sad thing about this is that many older people voluntarily limit the use of their eyes. They cut back on their reading, sewing and television watching for fear of losing their remaining eyesight. Well, there’s no reason to retire vision. With good health and suitable vision aids, there are no limits to what you can see. And, in fact, the one person you should make a point of seeing on a regular basis is your Optometrist.

Effective December 29, 2014

 New service to West Sidney, Bear Mountain, Westhills and Happy Valley  New 10 Royal Jubilee/Songhees routing  Revised Westshore and Saanich Peninsula community bus schedules with improved evening and weekend service For more information, go to www.bctransit.com

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Lervold to the Cougars last month when he asked for a trade, and Nick Guiney more recently when he was brought up the Victoria Grizzlies. Westshore added gritty forward James Severs in a deal with Campbell River. Somewhat hidden in the Storm’s potent offence, he’s responded to more ice time by averaging better than two points per game. Fellow newcomer Christian Brandt has nine points in six games so far. Passmore said unlike last year, there’s been more player movement in the league, with teams jockeying for position a little earlier. The Wolves will be watching teams like Victoria and potential first-round playoff opponent Kerry Park to see if they move to strengthen their lineups before the Jan. 10 roster deadline. While he’s happy with the character of his team and sees them heading in the right direction, Passmore said the team wouldn’t hesitate to make a move if the right deal came along. “(Besides tightening up on defence,) we just want to be harder to play against. We know we’ll get our scoring chances, but we don’t wanna get into those 6-5 and 7-6 games like we did the other night. It’ll be more like 2-1 and 3-1 in the playoffs.” The Wolves return from their Christmas break with a Jan. 7 game at home against Comox Valley. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Victoria Regional Transit

Don’t Retire Vision

Doctors Stewart, McCrodan & Thompson 1910 Sooke Rd. 250-478-6811

Former Westshore Wolves forward Nick Guiney battles in front of the net with Victoria Cougars defenceman Ryan Buse and goalie Anthony Ciurro earlier this season.

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3 19 3

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39 /100g

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California Premium

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California

Yellow Onions

2/ 50

/lb B.C. Grown

B.C. Grown

Field Yellow Golden Potatoes Tomatoes Turnips Beets 2.84/kg

3.95/kg

29 /lb

/lb

1.52/kg

3.28/kg

69 149 ¢ /lb

/lb

ORGANIC PRODUCE

Organic

Yam/Sweet Potatoes

Olympic Mix .......................................

Lemons

Yam/Sweet

Rice Krispies 340-440g Selected Varieties

Kellogg's

99 ea

349

Duraflame Original

Real Mayonnaise

Dole Celery

Washington Medium

Food 69 Wrap

Hellmann's

750-890 mL

Cascade

Friskies

Various Weights ......

+dep

Glad

348 mL .......................

Tortilla Chips Cat or Salsa 2/ 00 Food ¢

Ocean Spray

Cheezies

Tostitos XL

Banana Chips..................................

Bathroom ¢ Tissue

Hawkins

680g .........................

4/ 00

Bread

All Varieties

398 mL

25g All Varieties ........

California

Purex Double Roll

Gravy Mix

/lb

California

Pepsi Cola 12x355 mL

Cranberry ¢ Sauce

Dempster's Cinnamon Raisin

Snack Pack Puddings

ea 4x99g All Varieties ....

570g .......................

Vegetables

4's ...............................

Bread

Green Giant

Beans.........

Hunt's

Stuffing Mix

BULK Western Foods FOODS Coffee

+dep 600g .....................

All Varieties

French's

2/ 00

144's

2/ 00

Western Foods' White or 60% Whole Wheat

Onion Soup 99 Mix

180g ...........................

270g All Varieties ..

ea +dep

2/ 00

200-255g All Varieties

Dempster's Signature White or 100% Whole Wheat

Lipton

Stove Top

120g All Varieties

Brockmans

Texana

Molson Exel

Deluxe Mixed Potato Nuts 99 Chips

Lindor Manzanilla Olives 2/ 00 Chocolates 375 mL....................

Old Dutch XXL

Lindt

Unico, Stuffed

Planters

Lays XXL

2/ 00

1L All Varieties

Tea Bags

Snack Crackers

Low Alcohol Bread 99 Beer 99 ea

Original or Premium

85g ..........................

Previously Frozen

Sockeye Fillets

Turtles

Smoked Oysters

SEA

Previously Frozen

Clover Leaf

Treats from the Ocean Jewel Frozen

375-400g All Varieties

Orange Pekoe

Christie

Dill Pickles

Tradition Coffee

169

1.96/kg

Red Rose

1.89L 3 Varieties

+dep

Bick's Mainline

Nabob

Potato Chips

Mandarin Oranges

Clamato Juice

4/ 00

2/ 00

475 mL All Varieties

Chinese Premium Bulk

2/ 00

Mott's

Coca~Cola

Salad Dressings

Fruit

/lb

All Varieties

Kraft Pourable

Pringles

Pork Roast

900 mL

ea +dep

398 mL

Bone In Rib or Tenderloin End

Broth

Del Monte

PRODUCE

Campbell's Vegetable, Beef or Chicken

Apple Juice 1L

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

/100g

2/ 00 3lbs

Organic Chinese

Mandarins 3lbs

2/ 00

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Remember Your Calcium

Green Giant

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McCain

Hashbrown Potatoes

2 2/ 00 3 69 5 99 3

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750g ..........................

Minute Maid

Orange Juice

900g

295mL ................

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Island Farms

Traditional Egg Nog

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Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheddar or Flavoured

Cheese

Island Farms

Sour Cream 500 mL .......................

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Island Farms

Whipping

Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

1.65L ..........................

Martinelli's Sparkling

Snapea

Crisps 85-93g

Kettle Brand Natural

Potato Chips 220g

2/ 00

All Varieties .....

4 2/300 69 1

2/ 00 +dep

Guyaki Yerba Mate

Energy Drinks

473 mL ....................

Quality and Convenience

+dep

Blue Monkey

Coconut Water

5 2/300 99 5

520 mL ...............

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Coconut Milk 398 mL ...........

Adams Natural

Peanut

Butter

1kg ............................

Que Pasa Organic

ORGANIC

Tortilla Chips Blue Sky Organic

Sodas

Coffee

354 mL ..................................................................

All Varieties

Wholesome Sweeteners Organic

300g

Icing Sugar

454g ........................................................................

LANGFORD 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

We reserve the right to limit quantities

Tribal Organic

Coffee

454g All Varieties .......................................................

Wholesome Sweeteners Organic

Light Brown Sugar

San Pellegrino

Kraft

199 ea

Philadelphia Dips 99

681g ........................................................................

Stahlbush Non GMO

Flavoured

69¢ 99 3 2/300

Beverages

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354 mL .................

Level Ground Fair Trade

Loose Leaf Teas 70g ...........................

Formula Four

Oxygenated

Water

591 mL ............

2 ¢ 79 49 2 99 8 29 2

425g ........................................................................

Level Ground Organic Fair Trade

NATURAL FROZEN

NATURAL FOODS 750 mL ...........

473 mL ........................

227g All Varieties ......

For Your Healthy Lifestyle

Apple Juice

Cream

2/ 00

Island Farms Vanilla Plus or Classic

3 249 99

2L .....................................

All Varieties 200g

Rising Crust Pizzas

NEWS GAZETTE

69 ea

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Frozen Cranberries

283g .............

Nada Moo

Coconut Milk Dessert

All Varieties

473 mL ...........

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

ea +dep

WOW Gluten Free

Cookies All Varieties

227g ..................

29 ea

Udi's Gluten Free

Dinner Rolls 210g ...........................

Your Community Food Store Locally owned and operated since 1974

AD PRICES IN EFFECT DECEMBER 24 THRU DECEMBER 31, 2014

99 ea

SOOKE

6660 Sooke Road Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS NEWS GAZETTE GAZETTE -- Wednesday, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 GOLDSTREAM December 24, 2014

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of the Week

Colwood resident Doug Morris was able to snap this gem of a photo while wandering the wilds of Esquimalt Lagoon recently. This trumpeter swan, spreading its wings and fluffing his feathers by the waterside was “keeping warm, no doubt,” said Morris. If you’ve got a photo from the West Shore of people places or things and want to share it with our readers, the Goldstream News Gazette can help you out with that. Every Wednesday, we publish our pick for Reader Photo of the Week. To have your photo considered for publication, simply email us a high-resolution .jpg copy to editor@ goldstreamgazette.com. Please include your name, contact information including municipality of residence, where you took the photo and what

The sights and smells of Christmas take over the Laurel Point Inn for Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase. Gingerbread art from houses, villages and the parliament buildings to detailed sculpted works of art adorn the harbour side Inn where the public can vote for their favourite by making a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. Showcases opened Nov. 22 and run through Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The charity runs the ReStore out in Langford and the showcase has raised more than $18,000 for the cause so far. Check out all the inventive creations at 680 Montreal Street, Victoria.

A full disposal ban on kitchen scraps at Hartland landfill takes effect January 1, 2015. The ban will divert compostable items like vegetables, meat, bones, grains, dairy products, fruit and soiled paper that currently take up thirty percent of the landfill. At the same time, diverted kitchen scraps will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will be processed into beneficial compost. So contact your waste hauler or municipality directly, plan for collection options and make a note on your calendar. Then we can all look forward to a happy, more sustainable New Year! you like about the image. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Fridays to be included for consideration for the following week’s paper. Weekly winners will also be posted on the Gazette’s Facebook page. Good luck!

WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW! Home & Hospital Visits Happiness is a beautiful smile!

Conrad De Palma Denturist

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3581 Shelbourne Street www.walk-indentureclinic.ca COME ON IN FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

Affordable Living for Independent Seniors

Even on a GIS budget you get... ✓ great rooms ✓ great food ✓ great friends ✓ lots of activities starting at $1,135/mth.

to arrange a tour.

All that is missing is you!

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City of Colwood

Council & Standing Committee Meeting Schedules Regular Council Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month except for the months of July, August and December. When the Monday is a Statutory Holiday the meeting is held on the following Tuesday. Regularly scheduled Council and Standing Committee meetings are held in the Council Chambers of Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road, unless posted otherwise.

Regular Meetings of Council – 2015 Meeting Schedule January 12th and 26th

July 13th

February 10th and 23rd

August 31st

March 9th and 23rd

September 14th and 28th

April 13th and 27th

October 13th and 26th

May 11th and 25th

November 9th and 23rd

June 8th and 22nd

December 7th and 21st

Finance and Administration Committee 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee 3rd Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Planning and Land Use Committee 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Operated by the Non-Profit Glenshiel Housing Society

606 Douglas St. | www.theglenshiel.bc.ca

Boxing Day

Recycling Reminder

For general information about the kitchen scrap diversion strategy visit www.crd.bc.ca/kitchenscraps

Standing Committee – 2015 Meeting Schedule

You don’t have to pay a lot to get a lot!

250 383 - 4164

2015

One New Year’s resolution we’ll all be making.

Walk-In Denture Clinic

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Protective Services Committee 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Transportation and Public Infrastructure Committee 1st Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development and Innovation Committee Schedule to be determined in 2015 – please contact city hall

We Recycle on Boxing Day If your blue box collection day falls on Boxing Day, Friday, December 26, your curbside materials will be collected as usual. Please place your recyclables at the curb by 7:30 am in appropriate sized containers. For more information, please call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca

Meeting schedules vary in July, August and December. All meeting schedules are subject to change. A calendar of meetings, full agenda packages, and meeting minutes are available on the City’s website (www.colwood.ca) and at Colwood City Hall. Pat VanBuskirk, CMC Director of Administration P: 250-478-5999 E: pvanbuskirk@colwood.ca

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

INFORMATION

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Nursing Instructors

Classroom and Clinical Our Victoria campus is recruiting for classroom and clinical instructors for our Practical Nursing Program. The classroom instructor must be a BC licensed RN with 5+ yearsâ€™ of recent, relevant practice experience. Start date is Jan 12, 2015. Hours of work: Mon â€“ Fri, 1pm to 6pm. The clinical instructor must be a BC licensed RN/LPN with 3 â€“ 5 years acute care experience. Start date is Feb 9, 2015. Hours of work: Mon â€“ Wed, 7 am â€“ 7 pm.

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CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS 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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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 1844-453-5372.

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SEEKING class 1 drivers for super b flat deck work. Canada wide and US hauls. We offer modern equipment, e logs, steady year round work, and family security through extended benefits and a matched contribution pension apply on line at sutco.ca fax resume and abstract to 250-357-2009 or call 1-888-3572612 ext. 230 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 ELK LAKE NURSERY in Saanich, requires seasonal nursery staff. March - August, F/T, 8 hrs/day, weekend and some evening work required. Working with bedding plants which require lifting, planting, etc $11/hour. Fax resume to:

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ€™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: â€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ 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:

Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. CertiďŹ ed GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com SKILLED trades! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure Welders, Painters with Steel experience. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided. Alberta wages without the high rent! Send resume to: hr@wester nmanufactur ing.ca www.westernmanufacturing.ca

VOLUNTEERS ALZHEIMER SOCIETY is seeking volunteers to fill various positions for the Investors Group Walk for Memories. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269. THE SALVATION Army is seeking spiritual care volunteers with excellent communication and relational skills to work with vulnerable individuals for 2 to 20 hours per week. Experience in addiction and mental health, and a background in spiritual care are helpful. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. THE YM/YWCA downtown is looking for volunteer coordinators to facilitate programs and provide excellent customer service and support to the members and participants of the adult intermediate/advanced volleyball and badminton programs. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. VICTORIA WOMENâ€™S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

RENTALS

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

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

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TragerÂŽ Bodywork Hot Stone Massage Deep Relaxation Relieve Pain and Tension MERRY CHRISTMAS from Rae Bilash

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REAL ESTATE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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RENTALS

2 BR, Bright, 1000 sq.ft., No stairs, wheel chair access, on acreage. N/S, Pets negot. $850 +. 250642-2015 ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM ground level, W/D. NS/NP. $850. Avail now. (250)385-2846. LANGFORD- 1 lrg bdrm suite, close to all amens close to Westshore shopping centre , 2 mins from bus. Shared lndry, all utils incl, NS/NP, $750. Avail now. 250-478-7850. UVIC AREA: 2 bdrm, $1050 mo incls all utils, NS/NP, avail Jan. 1. Call 250-721-4040.

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

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

AUTO SERVICES

QUALITY MANUFACTURED homes in quiet adult community in Ladysmith. Homes from $99,900. A selection of floor plans, styles and options. New home warranty. Call Duck Paterson 250-246-0637 or email to: info@lmfhomes.ca

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SUITES, LOWER

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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CARS

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FIREARMS FIREARMS: ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

FRIENDLY FRANK Computer System- 1.3GHZ, 1GBRAM, 80GBHD, monitor 19â€? LCD, $75. 250-479-1101. NORDICA DOWNHILL ski boots,ladies 7-7.5. New cond. w/ Nordica carrying/travel bag for boots. $45. 250-391-6430

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

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

GARDENING

LAURA’S CLEANING has space avail. Excellent ref’s, Corner to corner thorough, honest work. (250)213-8432.

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

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningWe clean your neighbours house. Gutters, window, roofs, de-moss. 250-380-7778.

CLEANING SERVICES

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MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $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.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ELECTRICAL

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PAINTING

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

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

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

STUCCO/SIDING

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Photo shows attendees at a fair at the old community hall in Metchosin, circa 1926. The hall was the site of the annual family Christmas concert and dance.

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Christmas equally special in 1926 solo and group songs, Metchosin’s preincluding the audieminent historian and ence singing along, raconteur, Daisy Bligh, would wind down. recalled in a 1988 GoldBells would be heard stream Gazette article in the distance, then that the school concoming closer as they cert and arrival of announced Santa’s Santa Claus were the arrival. With great highlights of her year excitement, everyone back in 1926. would greet and usher Preparations started Wendy the man in red into the months beforehand hall and at some point, and the day itself Mitchell became a familiar rit- Metchosin’s Past the candles were lit on the tree, making everyual. The morning was thing magical. easy on school work, Each child received a gift as the students and teachers would decorate the community stocking from Santa that came hall with stencils and chalk, and with a candy cane on top and the tree with real candles. The a Japanese orange in the toe. A children would be sent home at great puzzle for Daisy was that lunch with the expectation to Santa changed from year to nap so as to be rested for the year; some years he was fat and some years he was tall and thin. evening festivities. After the concert and gift Washed and dressed in their finest, they would return to the giving, the adults would have hall to be met by mothers who a dance, but as Daisy’s father would put them into costumes “wasn’t much for dancing,” she and make up their faces with can’t tell us of that merriment. grease paint. Every child, even I expect the dance would be the youngest, would have a part accompanied by local musicians and followed by a “box” supper. to play in the performances. Recitations of poetry, dances, More than likely, the gentlemen

would partake of other refreshments behind the hall. Christmas Day for many families would start with a service at St. Mary’s Church and end with visiting and feasting. The food may have been richer and more plentiful than usual, but it was not exotic. Daisy recalls that tomatoes were not available at Christmas until 1963 and families had at most two cookbooks – the standard being the Five Roses Flour Cookbook – so there wasn’t much variety, either. Despite the changes over the years, one thing remains the same: Mandarin or Japanese oranges, individually wrapped in green paper, available only for the season. In 1926, Daisy’s first orange of the season would be from the toe of the Santa stocking given at the concert. The family would have one box of the exotic oranges that would be opened only on Christmas morning. Wendy Mitchell is president of the Metchosin Museum Society. She can be reached by email at wendyncmitchell@shaw.ca.

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