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Restorative justice helps community heal Teens make amends via Peninsula program that is gaining traction with the court system Christine van Reeuwyk

stop, but to the trust that shattered on Dec. 30 along with the glass. That night, a trio of 17- and 18-yearFor days, pebbles of glass greeted olds were out partying. They creLeah Errington at her bus stop near ated chaos at the bus stop, but were caught by police and admitted guilt Panorama Recreation Centre. that night. The admission is one part of the equation that made the Sidney North Saanich RCMP constable who caught them feel restorative justice might be in order. Their age and the fact that there was no history of previous dealings with police added to that belief. “Up to a year and a half ago all referrals were from local police,” said Allan Collier of Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice Program. “They give us the cases that they feel are appropriate.” Eighteen months ago the agency signed an agreement with Crown counsel which can now divert cases to the volunteer-based restorative justice program. “We’re starting to get more and more Crown cases which are a little more complicated, a little more serious,” Collier said. With more than 30 trained Thanks to the restorative justice facilitators, the restorative jusprogram on the Peninsula, these letters tice program that started on the of apology went up in a bus shelter Peninsula in 1999 sees about 18 to 24 cases a year. three weeks after it was vandalized. “It needs the agreement of It wasn’t the best way to start the the victim and the offender, or in our new year, with smashed panels of glass terms, the one who does harm and sparkling in broken bits and the bench the one who has had harm done,” Collier said. was upside down and backwards. Little did the Central Saanich woman know she would be an integral part of PLEASE SEE: repairing the damage, not to the bus Goal is to eliminate blame, page A7

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on Broda doesn’t like the term theatre for the space used for presentations at Stelly’s. It is, and always has been, called a multipurpose room. Like any multipurpose tool, it serves as many things, but not all well. “It’s substandard for any kind of performance,” he said. The original November 1976 drawings for Stelly’s secondary school call the space a multipurpose room. It had a classroom that opened onto a stage area backing onto a dining area to offer a dual purpose, similar to a system used at Bayside middle school now. It was designed for about 100 people and allowed for presentations to the dining area, which was adjacent to the current teaching kitchen. In 1992, during major renovations at the Central Saanich

school, the music room was relocated and a new band room built. That’s when the bleachers went in and the floor area used as a stage was increased to create a theatre within the multipurpose room. A small storage room was converted to a sound room. Jan Heinrichs, music director at Stelly’s secondary, joined the staff as a music teacher the year of those renovations. Not having a dedicated theatre hinders the stage programs at Stelly’s, said Heinrichs. From high-end musical theatre performances, to fundraising arts events, the high school hosts a multitude of theatre events each year. “It’s really cramped in here. It’s just really small and these seats are dangerous,” said student Shayla Broda, gesturing to the green bleacher seats. Her dad Ron is among a handful of folks spearheading an effort to gauge support for a dedicated theatre for the school. A survey handed out during

recent performances at Stelly’s is among the first planned sources of community input. The group gathering information plans to identify areas of support and commitment from the community. “We’ve had quite a number of people volunteer for different initiatives,” Broda said. “The response was better than I anticipated.” If they see solid support, a formalized initiative is in the works. “There’s definitely a need. We’re excited about the interest and support,” Heinrichs said. There is a laundry list of things wrong with the space, she pointed out. The frayed black drapes of the wings have been patched and repaired, thanks to the volunteer efforts of a Stelly’s staffer. The dramatic red curtain is thinning. The hallway and classrooms behind the makeshift theatre are used as dressing rooms during shows, which means cleanup after each evening performance in prep-

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A Stelly’s parent leads the charge for a dedicated theatre at the school aration for classes the next day. “We don’t want [the theatre] to double as a classroom and a lunch room,” Heinrichs added. A dance and drama classroom is cluttered with sets and other stage items – storage overflow. The school is in dire need of a sound system and an orchestra pit. “We’ve done many shows where we’re tucked in the wing,” she said. Stelly’s has a history of working with the community to fill a void. The Boulders climbing gym brought together private donors and all levels of government to build the world-class facility that opened its doors late last year. “That’s the model we want to use,” Broda said. “It really takes the community to make that happen and that’s what needs to happen here.” Anyone interested in supporting the Stelly’s theatre initiative can email stellyscommunityarts theatre@gmail.com. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Shayla Broda takes on many faces now that the drama bug has bitten her as it did her sisters.

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Arts involvement in youth can help build a better person, says one performing arts dad. Ron Broda points to examples of successful people such as prominent B.C. businessman Jim Pattison, who is known for his trumpet and piano playing, and the late Jack Layton, former leader of the NDP party, who was known to perform music and songs during gatherings. “All these successful people in all walks of life have some arts involvement,” Broda said. “The skills the kids learn are transferable in so many areas.” Self-esteem, self-worth and teamwork are among the skills learned in performing arts, from onstage work to behind the scenes. “They foster self confidence, creativity and

team work and require attention to detail, risk taking, goal setting, organization and perseverance; all this helps students stay focused in school and are lifelong skills,” said Jan Heinrichs, music director at Stelly’s secondary school. Heinrichs has seen many a student cross the stage from vocal jazz performances to the large senior musical theatre production each year at Stelly’s. On a personal level, Broda has seen his three daughters grow and bloom through performance at Stelly’s secondary. The youngest, 17-year-old Shayla, graduates this year and provides a prime example of what theatre can help a student reveal about him or herself. Following in the footsteps of her two older sisters, she joined theatre. “She was shy. … She’d be like a statue on

stage and she didn’t look like she was having fun. Now she’s a social butterfly,” Broda said. Shayla has participated in many productions on stage, as part of the stage crew and sometimes both. She sees performing arts in general as a team building activity that teaches empathy. “It’s not just an outlet for kids, it teaches about the importance of everyone around you,” she said. “You pull it off together or you don’t pull it off at all.” Ron Broda is one of a handful of community residents gauging support for what they see as a much-needed dedicated theatre facility at Stelly’s secondary. “Imagine a world without music. Imagine a world without drama,” Broda said. “We owe it to our kids and future generations to help them live up to their potential.”

Community connection The community could find some use for a formal theatre, say proponents of building a performing arts facility at Stelly’s secondary. Alongside the multitude of student concerts and shows each year, there would be ample space and time for community groups to use a theatre facility in Central Saanich as well, according to Stelly’s music director. “We’d love to see something that could accommodate the community as well,” said Jan Heinrichs. And they’d like to invite more of the community in to see shows. Usually the department lays out the cash to perform the senior musical theatre show at Sidney’s Charlie White Theatre. This year they did Pajama Game in their own school space. “We did an awesome job and it was amazing,” said Grade 12 student Shayla Broda. She felt a let down in having the audience sit on broken bleachers that don’t afford a great view of the performance. “I think it’s important for the community too,” she said. “People want to come and see [students] perform.”

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Dale Cotton hopes to see a Brentwood Bay flavoured version of the Victoria Inner Harbour at Port Side Marina. Pedestrians puttering around purchasing arts or food, kayakers slipping off into the Saanich Inlet for a day excursion and ferry traffic watching underwater sea life while they wait are all part of his vision. Cotton put forward a new proposal for council and residents of Central Saanich to consider for expanding and upgrading the marina. Last September, council denied the proposal to expand and develop the marina on Saunders Lane in Brentwood Bay. After well-attended com-

mittee meeting, council of the day recommended Cotton build confidence with residents and resolve traffic problems. While some were in support, many residents of the neighbourhood, known as Moodyville, spoke against the proposal, with traffic and parking primary concerns. “Now they’ve got a new plan with a new parking area, he should really go to the community and present it and get the feedback,” said Coun. John Garrison. “We also shipped it off to the other third parties.” First Nations and the Capital Regional District are among those who will get a look at the altered plan. Coun. Adam Olsen expects that will take about a month. “Then it will come back and we’ll discuss it again,” Olsen said. The proposal has significant alterations both on the water, and the pavement. Cotton found a new piece of property to put in the proposal

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ing spots for the marina. As in the previous proposal, 789 Saunders Ln. would provide marina parking bringing the spaces to 40. “It can’t be left the way it was,” Cotton said. “The parking is gone that was traditionally there.” On the water, the lease area for moorage was reduced. A revised dock configuration shows 39 moorage slips with 15 proposed for liveaboard use. “We currently in the bay have a lot of people who live aboard. That’s just the way it is,” Cotton said. “If we have a community that’s starting here … we can regulate it.” The built portion of the marina would extend out 30 metres offering space for more marine-oriented business. It would also offer an expanded kayak centre and better washroom facilities. The marina would include a floating retail sales centre, art gallery and food vendors. The proposal will be up for discussion during an open house at Brentwood Bay Lodge on Feb. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. reporter@peninsulanews review.com

Underwater care As before, Dale Cotton reiterates the environmental need to move the docks out 30 metres at Port Side Marina. At low tide, some wharves sit on the seabed. “That is the worst thing you can do for the eelgrass and the environment,” Cotton said. “We’re supportive of helping to restore the eelgrass beds.” The move would bring the structures beyond zero tide.

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A Sidney resident has the town taking a second look at its bylaw that bans rabbits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The animal control bylaw does prohibit the keeping of rabbits,â&#x20AC;? said Sidney bylaw officer Keith Blott. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only time weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to take issue or utilize the bylaw in any way to get compliance, was an individual that was raising multiple rabbits â&#x20AC;Ś keeping them and not cleaning the pens.â&#x20AC;? In that case, lack of cleanliness created a smell problem in the neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go after the person that has a little pet bunny in the back yard.â&#x20AC;? The animal control bylaw was revised a couple years ago, but the rabbit segment wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t altered. Mayor Larry Cross said it was likely brought in to stop farming operations from developing in the town. When Blott visited Kerry Finleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently, the homeowner casually mentioned Rocky, a 12-year-old grey and white critter that is as much a pet as a maker of fertilizer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said, essentially, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell me about that,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Finley recounted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very surprised [about the bylaw].â&#x20AC;? Last week, Finley made a presentation to Sidney council to ask that the bylaw be revoked. Not only are rabbits less of a nuisance than cats or dogs, he said, but their pellets help with gardening, what Finley calls backyard herbivory. Though Rocky technically isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed in Sidney, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the town is not in the business of forcing

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Pound of pot pulled in Police round up teen Pat Bay Hwy traffic stop B&E suspects A pair of men face drug charges after Sidney North Saanich RCMP stopped a red BMW Sunday, Feb. 5 around 4:30 in the afternoon. They stopped the car on Highway 17 as it left Sidney, for a violation of new driver regulations. Subsequent dealings with both the driver and the passenger led to them being arrested for possession. Police searched the vehicle and found just shy of a half kilogram of marijuana in the trunk. Police say the street value of the weed is $2,500. A baseball bat was within reach of the driver. The vehicle and pot were seized. The Victoria man driving, 21, and the Central Saanich man, 22, in the passenger seat were held in custody for court Monday to face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

When owners of a house in the 11000 block of Dunne Road stepped out to run errands Saturday, they returned to chaos. Around 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 they returned to their North Saanich home to find someone had entered through an unlocked door and stolen money, liquor and a laptop computer. A neighbour gave police descriptions of four youth seen leaving the property. Sidney North Saanich RCMP officers found two teens matching the description leaving the area. Police said the Sidney teens aged 13 and 14 were carrying bottles of liquor stolen from the house. Later that afternoon, police identified two other boys believed to be involved. Two 15-year-old boys from North Saanich were arrested at their

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“We ask how they believe they can restore not only the damage, but the trust and relationship in the community.” – Allan Collier, Peninsula Crossroads

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Affected parties are gathered for a circle, often in a space provided by Beacon Community Services, the parent organization for Peninsula Crossroads. In this case, Errington was there as a community representative. “I got an opportunity to say how it had affected me, because I’m at that bus stop quiet frequently,” Errington said. The teens, their famiPeninsula Crossroads lies, the police officer, Community Justice Errington and the bus Program. stop owner all had a say in the circle. There, Errington got some insight to the shattered trust that went along with the vandalism that night. “It really affected their families and that the respect from the family had really taken a dive,” she said. In that meeting, the focus is to repair the damage done, Collier explained. “You do it in a way that there is no blame, no

shame, no fault. It’s ‘let’s find out how we can make it right,’” he said. “Our role is to facilitate conversation between the victim and the offender, so there’s that personal connection.” Once everyone has had a say, they move to the contract phase. “We ask how they believe they can restore not only the damage, but the trust and relationship in the community,” Collier said. In this case, the teens will pay for the damage done and wrote an apology posted at the bus stop. The young men also came up with a plan for them to each care for two bus stops near their homes for a month. “That was great, that the idea came from them,” Errington said. “The way this went is as effective and satisfactory as any case,” Collier said. “We try to do it quickly. We try to do it completely, so people can get on with their lives.” For Errington it was an opportunity to witness a program she’d heard about, a program she now chats up with her fellow bus stop users. “I think it’s a wonderful process and a great alternative,” Errington said. “In this way, they get to do something positive back and hopefully that will be good for them.” reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

Time is running out for those who want free tickets to the 14th annual celebration of Peninsula volunteers. The Feb. 16 ceremony will honour all Hearts of the Community nominees; award winners will also be announced. The public event features live entertainment by Stelly’s secondary school performers, special guests and heartwarming accounts of local volunteers’ accomplishments. The Peninsula News Review and Beacon Community Services will co-host the ceremony, which starts at 11 a.m. It includes a free luncheon for all attendees. Tickets are available at the News Review office at 6-9843 Second St., the Shoal Activity Centre, any Beacon Peninsula thrift shop, or 9860 Third St. People are advised to get tickets early to ensure they get a seat – the theatre often fills for this special event.

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excavated.” The spill is believed to have happened on Jan. 22 when a part broke down, and was reported on Jan. 24. The spill and subsequent clean up and reporting are Finning’s responsibility – the maker of the backup generator, said Erin Acton, corporate communications manager at Epicure. “They came forward immediately,” she said of Finning. Howard said the issue of responsibility will be decided later. “I really can’t comment on that except to say our priority

is cleaning it up and we’ll look at where [responsibility] falls later.” Finning contracted Hemmera, an environmental consulting firm, and emergency response services by Quantum Murray. “We’re concerned about the environment, the beach,” Kristen Bill, band administrator for the neighbouring Tseycum First Nation, told the News Review last week. Booms and pads are in place to catch the spilled fuel and crews are sampling the soil daily to assess contamination levels. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Here’s the scoop on doggy poop A quick stroll through Beacon Park these days gives the distinct feeling of walking through a mine field. Indeed, the mines are everywhere – dozens of heaping, scattered, squished and dried piles decorate the green grass that meets Sidney’s waterfront walkway. Despite a sign proffering doggy-doo pickup bags, the park is often riddled with the No one likes brown obstacles from to scrape poo dogs large and small. off his or her shoe The town’s animal control bylaw says dog owners are required to pick up after their canine companions on any public property, including streets, sidewalks, school fields and parks, but too often, dog owners don’t comply. The problem isn’t just an annoyance. A Sidney resident took the time to stop in at the News Review’s office last week to bring up the issue, which she believes is getting worse. She feels the fecal fiasco is a health hazard, with pedestrians of all ages winding up with the mess on the soles of their shoes, which in turn finds its way into houses across the Peninsula. It’s a risk to kids who play in that grass. Enforcing Sidney’s dog droppings bylaw would be time-consuming and inefficient – it would take an officer patrolling the town’s parks regularly and handing out pesky fines to remind owners of their responsibility. Thus, the responsibility falls on all of us to ensure we keep our public spaces as beautiful, clean and people-friendly as they can be. Dog owners, please bring a plastic bag with you when you take your four-legged pal out for a stroll. There are countless trash bins around so you won’t have to carry the present too far. For those who see others letting their pet defecate without picking up the mess: Speak up. Please remind dog owners that the town has made poop-scooping bags available and that we all have the right to enjoy these public spaces without risk of stepping on a mine. To those dog owners who are diligent about the task, we thank you. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Peninsula News Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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B.C. joins the LNG gold rush Natural gas replaced forest The first thing to understand products some years ago as B.C.’s about the race to liquefied natural top commodity revenue stream, gas exports is how far back in the helping to keep the pack B.C. is starting. lights on in B.C. schools Canada has issued and hospitals. But the its first two export domestic price is down licences for LNG export for the long term and the projects near Kitimat, U.S. has plenty of its own to sell the product of gas now. the vast Horn River The third thing to and Montney shale gas know is that there is deposits in northeastern misinformation about B.C. One LNG plant has shale gas and fracking. begun construction, the Shaky videos show second is approved to Tom Fletcher someone touching a proceed and a third is B.C. Views match to water that also proposed for the has had gas bubbled same region. Unlike through it, to artificially promote the proposed Northern Gateway the idea that hydraulic fracturing oil pipeline proposal, plants and of shale deposits contaminates associated pipelines have actually groundwater. This and some received all the necessary permits scientifically illiterate media reports from our constipated federalare all it takes to get a protest provincial environmental process. movement going these days. Australia has approved six LNG The fact that a kilometre or projects in the last two years, with more of solid rock separates B.C. a combined construction cost of shale deposits from surface water $180 billion. Reuters reports their sources is seldom mentioned. $34 billion Ichthys project will vault The major public health risk Australia past the kingdom of Qatar from B.C.’s natural gas boom is into first place among global LNG the escape of sour gas, which exporters, assuming it is built by contains poisonous, heavier-than2017. Top producing countries are air hydrogen sulfide. That’s been a Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria problem for B.C.’s conventional gas and Algeria. industry for decades. The second thing B.C. taxpayers There are legitimate concerns need to know is that there is no about water use and chemical other practical choice here. Huge discharge from shale fracturing, and shale gas developments around the B.C. government has scrambled North America have meant B.C.’s to upgrade its regulations on that as days of making a tidy sum selling well as sour gas. gas to the U.S. are coming to an Premier Christy Clark has run to end.

the front of the LNG parade, trying to convey the notion that multibillion-dollar investments made years ago by Chinese, Japanese, U.S. and Korean corporations are somehow the result of her “jobs plan.” NDP energy critic John Horgan insists the B.C. Utilities Commission oversee all this, so the B.C. Liberals don’t subsidize these giant transnational energy companies with cheap electricity and stick B.C. Hydro ratepayers with the bill. According to Horgan, the BCUC should also have lawyered away over the smart meter program for God knows how long, as analog meters become obsolete and Quebec and others modernize their electricity grids without hand-wringing or exploitation of imaginary health threats. This is not a good time to dither. An LNG terminal is proposed for Portland, Ore. and there will be others. LNG plants need lots of electricity, and the B.C. Liberal government wants to market B.C. LNG as the “cleanest” in the world because it’s processed with minimal burning of gas for power generation. Will foreign buyers care about B.C.’s LNG production methods? Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history? More on that in a future column. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS History of questionable democracy in Central Saanich

Keep Co-op members’ info private, or risk losing them

Re: Re-evaluate Co-op’s policy (Our View, Feb. 1) The etymology of the word democracy comes from the Greek meaning “rule by the people.” It has been generally accepted to mean the rule of the majority. That said, interpretations of democracy are playing out in an interesting manner in a couple of Central Saanich arenas. Peninsula Co-op’s own rules state member information can be distributed for contact purposes. Members have agreed to this by signing their applications and the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that this is so. Yet the Co-op’s board and general manager appear reluctant to let go of their control over the membership list. Why? At the municipal level, the self-appointed minority Residents and Ratepayers of Central Saanich Society are taking our municipality to court over council’s Vantreight Farms decision. Similarly, the B.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal have ruled in the municipality’s favour, as have the majority of voters through the results of the recent elections, yet the RROCSS is reluctant to accept the decisions. Why? In any democracy, it’s important that all voices have the opportunity to be heard. What some can’t seem to accept is that being heard is not the same as getting the outcome one wants. The first is our right in a democratic society; the second is subject to the majority wanting the same thing. To the Co-op board and general manager, and the RROCSS: You have a credibility issue. You’ve been heard and the majority has spoken. Any attempt to go further down lawyered-up paths looks like a struggle for power. And to the municipality: Consider using referenda. If an issue is significant and contentious, put it directly to the people. Not only is it the democratic way, it would be an end-run around special interest groups. Dolores Bell Central Saanich

Re: Co-op must release members’ information, judge rules (News, Feb. 1) Regarding the recent article covering the release of membership information, if that means that individuals outside of Co-op management can obtain my details, I am 100 per cent opposed to such an idea. Personal information needs to be secured by responsible individuals. I cannot believe that would apply to all of the 56,000 members of our co-operative. I have always found myself to be more than adequately advised by members of Co-op’s management and can only commend them on a job well done. Issues such as this remind me of the old saying “if you don’t like, it you can quit.” In this case if you are not happy with Co-op’s operation, drop your membership. Release my information just once and I will no longer be a member – who knows how such information could be used. William R. Webster North Saanich

Best place to get to know Co-op members is at Co-op Re: Co-op must release members’ information, judge rules (News, Feb. 1) Members of the Peninsula Co-op have no problem with receiving communications from management and elected directors concerning “matters of concern to the Co-op and its members;” it’s the idea of having our access information made available to all and sundry that causes us discomfort. As each of us has only one vote, there seems no need for our membership in the Co-op to be a matter of public knowledge – as it is, for instance, when we are investors in a corporation where the amount of our investment may enable us to influence management. Of course, this is more a matter of principle than practice, because anyone who’s a regular shopper at the Co-op soon gets to know who’s a member and who isn’t – and this point actually negates

the need to release private information: If anyone needs to talk to us, we’re likely there at least once a week. Isabelle Jones Central Saanich

‘Other farmers’ would profit with support for local economy Re: What about other farmers in NS? (Letters, Jan. 25) The message I hear from Brett Smyth’s letter is about the need to keep a level playing field for North Saanich farmers and growers. This speaks to an underlying angst coming from an insufficient local economy and the inability to compete with the big store subsidized food from across the border. It’s also difficult to lease lands in North Saanich that are overvalued for farming. Landholders often are only willing to do the minimum to get a tax break because there’s few incentives for their land to become a real working farm. Making matters worse is the bureaucracy imposed by all levels of government, keeping the farmer jumping through hoops. As MP Elizabeth May points out, a national food policy is needed and agriculture definitely should be on the agenda of the next provincial election. In my assessment there appears to be too small a percentage of residents putting local food on their tables and spending their money in local business. After securing the Sandown land I think the best action North Saanich council could take would be a focused active campaign on supporting local economy. If we could pull together and build a stronger local economy there would be a more viable business case for Sandown and for all our local growers and businesses. This could even go a long way in healing the the divisions in this community. Heather Goulet North Saanich

Concerns abound still on Sandown proposal I would like to take issue with some

BeefsAndBouquets I’d like to extend sincere thanks to Kelly, the kind Samaritan who came to my aid when I felt faint in Lilaberry Home Decor on Jan. 9. Your compassionate concern and sharing of glucose tablets were appreciated. Michelle Nicholson On Jan. 19, when my car slipped off the road at the corner of Chalet Road and Tatlow, North Saanich, four cars with eight people stopped to assist me. They pushed my car back onto the road and sent me on my way to sing “What a Wonderful World” at my rehearsal for the Getting Higher Choir concert that weekend. Cora Nash

up to 250 children from malaria for five years. Helen Roy and Alli Rickson The Kiwanis Club of Sidney and Peninsula would like to thank everyone who made this year’s Kiwanis Toy Drive such a success. Thank you for the donations of toys, money, supplies and volunteer time. And a special thank you to the Peninsula News Review for their continued support of the toy drive through the Coins for Kids initiative. Kelly Ward

A special thank you and appreciation to Wendy, Brock and Corey of Orr’s Meats in Sidney. On Jan. 27, my friend took ill in the store. Wendy called 911 and Brock watched over us until the ambulance arrived. My friend was taken to hospital and Brock drove her car home, then he and Corey drove me home. S. Dubowski and J. Harrison

The Central Saanich Lions Club wishes to the thank all those who so generously donated to this year’s Christmas tree chipping project. Because of the wonderful support, we were able to donate $2,400 to the Shawnigan Lake Kids Camp. The additional funds also went towards other initiatives such as the Sidney Lions Food Bank, Mount Newton Centre, and the Saanich Peninsula Emergency Response Program. Ken Marriette

Tremendous thanks to the kind, anonymous donor for the gift of $500 given to Parkland secondary school’s anti-malaria bed nets fundraiser. With your donation, 50 additional nets will be sent to African families to protect

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of the myths surrounding the Sandown purchase. Myth No. 1 is that this deal represents the will of the people. Excuse me, but no one asked me if I wanted my tax dollars subsidizing a community farm. When was the referendum? As far as I am concerned, the referendum was the election last November when the mayor and her freespending team were reduced to a minority. Myth No. 2 is that this is a gift to the people of North Saanich. There is no gift here. The only gift is going in the opposite direction, from the district to the developer. The district is allowing the developer to offload 83 acres of poor quality agricultural land with contamination issues, in return for 12 acres of prime commercial land. Myth No. 3 is that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure farm land in perpetuity. This land is already in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Even if the developer winds up selling it off in eight parcels, it will still be in the ALR. How much more secure does this farm land need to be? The only opportunity here is for the social farmers to get their hands on a big chunk of property for free. This is the once in a lifetime part. Myth No. 4 is that the community farm will pay for itself through increased tax revenue from the rezoned commercial land. The farm doesn’t pay for itself. We all pay for it because the increase in tax revenue belongs to all of us, not just the farm. If we didn’t have to subsidize the farm, maybe we could all get a tax break. Let’s be clear, the increase in tax revenue is a result of council up-zoning the land from agricultural to commercial which has a much higher mill rate. It is not just the taxpayers who resent having to subsidize a community farm. The real farmers of the district (who pay mortgages, property taxes and water rates) would like a tax break, too. F. Hackett North Saanich PLEASE SEE: More letters to the editor, page A11

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Don’t worry about layout when market boosts business Seems there is way too much energy being spent on the Sidney summer market by the local merchants, who I might add, would have little to no business on Thursday nights if it weren’t for the street market. Maybe the street merchants and farmers should set up over at Sandown where there is lots of parking for free, or at the Mary Winspear parking area. Given the tough economic times, you would think the downtown merchants would welcome anything that would bring people willing to spend money into downtown Sidney. Mark Snow Sidney

Fletcher’s point about Alaska salmon wasn’t about taste It seems Hans Edwards (Questioning Tom Fletcher’s tastebuds, Letters, Feb. 1) missed the whole point when Mr. Fletcher dared to question Alaska salmon. It was really not about the taste of wild or farmraised salmon. Besides, the taste of salmon is a very personal thing and has much to do with the species of salmon rather than if it was cultured, or not. The point that Mr. Fletcher actually raised was whether the marketing of Alaska salmon as wild is fair representation of the product. Given the fact that about 1.5 billion Alaska hatchery salmon account for 49 per cent of the commercial catch (2010), there are some serious questions about their perceived wildness. This is called ocean ranching and is a twist on what many British Columbians know as fish farming.

Prohibition is the reason behind risky pot grow ops Re: Neighbours key to safety (Red Coat Corner, Jan. 27) Regarding Cpl. Chris Swain’s column, hazardous marijuana grow operations are a direct result of marijuana prohibition. Legitimate farmers do not steal electricity to grow produce in the basements of rented homes. If legal, growing marijuana would be less profitable than farming tomatoes. As it stands, the war on drugs distorts market forces such that big money grows on little trees. Canadian policymakers should ignore the reefer madness hysteria of the U.S. and instead to look their own Senate for guidance. In the words of Senator Pierre Claude Nolin, “Scientific evidence overwhelmingly indicates that cannabis is substantially less harmful than alcohol and should be treated not as a criminal issue, but as a social and public health issue.” Robert Sharpe Arlington, Va.

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Drunk driver stopped with sleeping child in back seat Calls from the public pulled two impaired drivers off the road within a 24-hour period. A Sidney man with his young daughter in the car was stopped in Sidney on Jan. 31. Sidney North Saanich RCMP were called about a white car swerving on Resthaven Drive around 5 p.m. When they stopped the vehicle near Bowerbank Road, they found the 33-year-old Sidney man had been drinking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His six-year-old daughter who was sleeping in the back seat was picked up by other relatives,â&#x20AC;? said Cpl. Chris Swain of Sidney North Saanich RCMP. The next morning, RCMP were called about a vehicle in the ditch at Willingdon and West Saanich roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The vehicle allegedly had been driving on the grass berm in front of the Coast Guard base,â&#x20AC;? Swain said. Police found the male driver and a passenger walking away from the scene. He was arrested and provided breath samples that were three times the legal limit. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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The famous miniature horse that helped a Sidney councillor on the campaign trail will delight children and political scribes no more. The family of Coun. Melissa Hailey sent the following memorial to the Peninsula News Review: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is with great sadness we must announce that Buckley the miniature horse passed away of natural causes on Jan. 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In his short life he touched very many people on the Island in a most positive way. He will be remembered as the little horse that wore shoes in parades, supported the local Saturday market, and visited senior homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He took it in stride when people would do a double take while he went for walks and rode in the backseat of Coun. Melissa Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His quiet demeanour attracted even the most timid child to give him a pet and never failed to raise a smile from strangers,â&#x20AC;? Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother Yolanda wrote to the

News Review. Buckley was a familiar sight in Cowichan circles for his community event presence prior to Melissa Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2005-08 stint on North Cowichan council. But he rose to prominence outside the community during Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council term when the municipality attempted to force the horse from her North Cowichan home on the grounds its presence violated bylaws against farm animals. Hailey disputed that, stating Buckley was a pet and the disagreement eventually headed to court. The dispute went unresolved and was eventually forgotten when Hailey moved to Central Saanich. She was elected to Sidney council in November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The story of Buckley is known around the world and we appreciate the support expressed by all,â&#x20AC;? Yolanda Hailey wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckley was a big supporter of our local SPCA branches. He would be pleased if you submit donations to them on his behalf. His unconditional love for everyone that cared for him will be deeply missed by all. Rest in peace little man.â&#x20AC;? editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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B.C. marks Queen’s 60 years Tom Fletcher Black Press

Queen Elizabeth II’s personal Canadian flag is usually flown above the B.C. legislature only during her visits, a tradition that was added to Monday to mark her 60th year on the throne. The flag was raised at the legislature at sunrise, commemorating Feb. 6, 1952 when Elizabeth II began her reign after her father King George VI died. Elizabeth II is now the longest-serving British monarch after Queen Victoria. Premier Christy Clark issued a statement congratulating the Queen on the occasion. “Her Majesty is no stranger to British Columbia,” Clark said. “She has visited more than a dozen cities, towns and communities during her four tours to our province, including in 1971 to mark the centennial anniversary of B.C. joining Confederation.” In Ottawa, Gov. Gen. David Johnston presented the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal to 60 Canadians for public service. B.C. recipients included: • Master Seaman Christopher Mark Switzer of Victoria for his contributions to the Royal Canadian Navy and local charities. • Maureen Shaw of Victoria for her leadership in occupation health and safety and education for manufacturing workers. • Darrell Fox of Vancouver for continuing the cancer research and education of his brother Terry Fox. • Lauren Woolstencroft of North Vancouver for her contribution to alpine skiing and the Paralympics.

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Rhapsody Belle, an a cappella vocal group, returns by popular demand to Jazz Vespers in North Saanich. The members of the group are baritone Aaron Scoones, mezzo soprano Katy Kerr, soprano Alana Johnson, alto Kristi Sihota, bass Taylor Holmwood and tenor Andrian Szewczyk. Scoones was born to a family of musicians in Victoria and is pursuing a career as a sound engineer. As a vocalist he has studied with Louise Rose and at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston where he also discovered a love of recording and producing music. Kerr began her singing career as a mustached policeman in Pirates of Penzance at 12 years old. Recently she interned with the Victoria Jazz Society and the Victoria Symphony and currently teaches musical theatre and singing with the Victoria Choral Society. She also has a bachelor degree in music business and studied under recording artist Vijay Singh at

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Rhapsody Belle performs the jazz vespers at St. John’s on Sunday.

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Central Washington University. Johnson, a graduate of the University of Victoria’s music education program, was born and raised in a musical family in Victoria. Sihota, after completing a bachelor of education at UVic, teaches music to elementary school students.

Holmwood divides his time between Rhapsody Belle, various other vocal ensembles, and a UVic percussion performance degree. Szewczyk was born into a Ukrainian family in Winnipeg. and was immersed in music and Ukrainian dance from a young age. He has become a master of complex vocal harmony. They perform Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. There is no admission fee; an offering will be taken. For more information email bernadettegreene@shaw.ca.

Tenor times at White theatre The final concert of the Palm Court Orchestra’s silver jubilee season will bring love to the air at the Charlie White Theatre. Ken Lavigne will sing in celebration of tenor Mario Lanza, performing “O Sole Mio,” “Granada,” “Funiculi Funicula,” “Because,” “Torna a Surriento,” “Nessun Dorma” and Lanza’s signature song “Be My Love.” Lavigne is no stranger to Island audiences. The Chemainus tenor’s career goes back to a young Oliver in a Victoria Operatic Society production, followed by study at the University of Victoria and the Victoria Conservatory with Alexandra Browning and Selena James. Lavigne’s career has Ken Lavigne seen him appear with the Victoria Symphony, the Vancouver Island Symphony, the Prince George Symphony, as well as Portland Opera, Pacific Opera Victoria and Burnaby Light Opera. He was a founding member of both the Canadian Tenors and the Trio Romanza. He has toured across the U.S. and appeared at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra. Be My Love is at the Mary Winspear Centre on Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the box office, 250-656-0275.

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of Music. Later, she received her MA in piano performance from the University of Montreal with the News Staff highest rating ever awarded to a pianist. Her career has included performances in presShoko Inoue and Ryan May want the public to get in touch with their ecological side through tigious venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Rome’s St. Cecilia Hall, and live for CBC at music this year. The Victoria couple are going on the road with the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. She has even their Bach with Nature Cross-Canada tour, taking enjoyed an audience with Queen Elizabeth II. With a degree in ecology, agriculture, and a truck towing a tiny house across the country, planting apple trees and playing Beethoven with environment from McGill University in Montreal, May has also travelled the world, working as an the people, in the places they feel need it most. ecologist, park naturalist, tree planter, “I have worked around the world in organic farmer, agroforester, teacher planting, organics and permaculture “It can be and community project manager. – and we wanted to do something for pared down to “It can be pared down to permaculthe world in 2012,” said May. ture and classical music,” said May of They want to make sure the show permaculture and the cross-country tour. is presented to “marginalized people” “They both deal with an array of and bring music and plants to wher- classical music.” complex elements that combine to ever they are needed, he added. – Ryan May make a unified whole. It’s combining Tom Lee Music is hosting a performance by Inoue, an internationally acclaimed clas- disparate themes and finding the beauty between sical pianist, to help raise money for the Bach with them.” The couple hope to bring a message of making Nature tour Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Inoue’s program for the performance includes genuine connections between people and place, Bach-Busoni’s Chaconne, Bach’s English Suite, and to celebrate the wonders of nature and creBeethoven’s Tempest Sonata, Schubert’s ative spirit that are accessible to all. “People have to celebrate in this time of crisis,” Impromptu, and Ravel’s La Valse. The recital will be held at Tom Lee Music Hall, 2401D Millstream said May. “They say we’re in economical and ecoRd., and will be presented on a handmade Yamaha logical crisis, and so people have to get out and garden or get their guitar or paint a picture, so the S6 7’ piano. Inoue is a distinct musician who combines pro- world will become a nicer place.” Tickets to the benefit concert are by donation, found emotion with dazzling technique. She began playing at age three and after dozens of prize- RSVP to Simon Phillips at simon.phillips@tomlee winning competitions throughout Japan, studied music.ca. llavin@vicnews.com under full scholarship with the Cleveland Institute

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Panthers call-up Zack Smith has fire in his eyes as he wheels through the neutral zone. The Peninsula Panthers organization has a keen eye on him.

Banged up Cats earn point in OT Long list of injured proves opportune for midget players The roster of the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League looks more like a M.A.S.H. unit than a hockey team. A gutsy effort coupled with some help from the farm enabled them to take the Campbell River Storm into overtime before coming out on the short end of a 5-4 score. Seven players were out with injuries including concussions, broken legs, a broken foot, a separated shoulder and a bad back. The club called up affiliated players – Cole Glover, Zack Smith, Kyle Richardson, Tomas Strocel and Eric McClennan – from major midget, Peninsula midget and Juan de Fuca midget levels, and all five performed admirably. Owner Pete Zubersky said the team is banged up as much as any team he has seen, but wanted to focus on the youngsters added for the evening. “They all really played well and played quality minutes,” he said. “Glover and Smith are going to be players. I was really impressed

with the pair up front. And Richardson on the back end did not look out of place at all. He is a big kid and can skate and if he decides to take this game seriously, I believe he could really do something. I want to see all five of them again.” It was Glover playing in his

less three minutes left in regulation put the game into the extra frame. The Panthers had numerous chances, the best being by Smith, a smooth-skating 16-yearold who impressed in his junior debut. Smith sat on the back door and was alone in the first minute of the extra frame, but

“They all really played well and played quality minutes … I want to see all five of them again.” – Pete Zubersky

first junior game who opened the scoring for the Panthers early in the first frame, followed by Panthers sniper Joe Densmore, who on a pretty play gave the club a 2-0 lead going into the first intermission. And when Densmore potted his second marker midway through the second period giving the home squad a comfortable 3-0 lead, it looked as though the game was sealed. But the Storm stormed back with three quick goals before the second period expired. Dane Feeney put the Storm ahead midway through the third, but a blast from the Panthers’ Josh Bloomenthal with

Campbell River Storm goalie Nick Babich snaked out his left pad to rob the young forward of his chance for glory. The Storm cleared their zone and seconds later, Tyson Rennie found nothing but twine, giving the visitors the exciting overtime win. The Panthers are back at home at the Panorama Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 10 when they host the Victoria Cougars, who are on a 12-game winning streak, for a 7:30 p.m. affair. If the fallen soldiers aren’t repaired by then, the Panthers will be looking to bring in fresh troops again. sports@peninsulanewsreview.com

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B.C.’s program to supply free quitsmoking aids is proving popular, with more than 63,000 smokers taking advantage since it launched last September. The program offers up to 12 weeks worth of nicotine patches or gum, available once per calendar year to people with active Medical Services Plan coverage. Those who used the program in 2011 are eligible again for 2012, and 4,500 people signed up in the first two weeks of the new year. Two prescription drugs, Champix and Zyban, are also available with costs for 12 weeks covered for some people under the Pharmacare plan. People can register by calling HealthLink B.C. at 811. B.C. has the lowest smoking rate in Canada, but the health ministry estimates there are still 550,000 smokers in the province. More than 6,000 B.C. residents die each year from smoking-related illness, costing an estimated $605 million in direct health care costs. With health care costs taking up more than 40 per cent of the B.C. budget and cost pressures increasing as the baby boom generation retires, the province is

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There are an estimated 550,000 smokers in B.C., and thousands are taking advantage of free nicotine patches or gum. launching another push to reduce salt consumption. A new “sodium sense” tool has been added to the health ministry’s website at www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca so people can calculate salt intake and find low-sodium

menu alternatives. Sodium is a necessary part of the diet, but the ministry estimates that B.C. residents on average consume twice as much as they need. Excess sodium is linked to high blood pressure.

Mobile app helps users find B.C. health services The province unveiled a mobile application Monday, which allows people to locate a range of health services in British Columbia using an iPhone, iPad or iPod. The B.C. Health Service Locator app lets people find walk-in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, immunization clinics and after-hours pharmacies nearby. Mobile users can filter the results to view a particular type of

health service, such as walkin clinics, or view wheelchairaccessible locations. The keyword search provides the opportunity to view results in different locations or find a particular type of health service. Details attached to the locations include the health service description, hours of operation, contact information and address. Users can view the latest health alerts posted on

the HealthLinkB.C. site from within the app and have instant access to call 811 for non-emergency health information and 711 for hearingimpaired assistance. This app is designed for more immediate, non-emergency medical assistance and information. For immediate emergency help, always call 911. The B.C. Health Service Locator app was created by HealthLinkB.C. and is available

only through the iTunes App Store. The province plans to develop an app for all mobile platforms. By using volunteers to help develop the app, the Province minimized development costs, making the project more affordable, and making it easier for the provincial government to take the leap into the world of mobile app development. – B.C. Ministry of Health

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Spinal Decay Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis and a major cause of disability in people aged 65 and older. It affects the majority of adults over age 55 according to a 2006 study done by Susan Garstand, MD published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in your joints can’t repair fast enough when stressed by a multitude of factors. One factor is poor joint motion or immobility. Joint cartilage repair relies on the exchange of molecules through diffusion. Reduced motion impairs joint nutrition accelerating OA. Each of your 24 vertebral bones is designed to move and allow flexibility. Segments of your spine can become stiff at any age, altering alignment and mechanics with or without pain, setting the stage for cartilage decay. Chiropractors recognize the importance of proper joint movement to combat this devastating disease. Even if you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, your chiropractor will have a strategy of care to assist in improving spinal function. Having your spine checked and corrected regularly is a simple solution to enjoy a lifetime of normal spinal movement and all the associated health benefits.

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Call to register, 250656-5537. DEEP COVE WEAVERS & Spinners Guild meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Church hall at the corner of Mills Road and West Saanich Road. Visit www. members.shaw. ca/dcws/ for more information.

CLAY BASICS – instructor Janet Remmer will teach to design, glaze and fire small objects in clay for jewelry, pendants and other small items. Tuesdays, March 6 to 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Shoal members $67.50, non-members $73.

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VALENTINE BRIDGE LUNCHEON a fundraiser for the Auxiliary to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, will be Monday, Feb. 13 at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church on East Saanich Road from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $60

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a table. Call 250-6565085 for tickets. AN EVENING AT the Shoal presents Night at the Oscars! Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. $25. Stelly’s secondary school music students will perform Oscar winning songs. Call for tickets 250656-5537. HOT READS FOR Cold

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SHOAL ACTIVITY CENTRE is offering a six-week Aging to Sage-ing series with Nancy GrayHemstock and Annie Klein, Mondays, to March 12 at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $80 for Shoal members, $96 for non-members. Using contemplative techniques and the latest breakthroughs in brain/mind research, learn how to review your life, reflect and come to terms with your mortality, and harvest the wisdom of your years. Register at 250-656-5537.

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ST. ANDREWS GRANDMOTHERS Helping African Grandmothers is having a bridge afternoon with lunch on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Tickets $17.50 in advance by contacting Shelby at 250-656-2686. All bridge players welcome, proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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Nights Adult Reading Program at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Participate anytime from now to March 17. Free. For more information, call 250656-0944. BINGO, EVERY TUESDAY, 6:30 p.m. sharp at Shoal Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr. Call 250-656-5537 for info.

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GOOD MORNING RHYME Time at the Sidney North Saanich Library. Bring your littlest ones to the library for songs, rhymes and stories. Stay for refreshments and social time afterwards. Thursdays to March 1, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Ages 0-5. Free. To register call 250-656-0944.

Meetings

THE FEDERAL SUPERANNUATES National Association, Sidney and District Branch, will hold its annual general meeting on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St. The guest speaker Cindy Little of the Canada Revenue Agency, taxpayer services, will be

THE NEWS REVIEW provides this community calendar free of charge, giving preference to Saanich Peninsula clubs, organizations and individuals holding non-profit events in our readership area. Publication is not guaranteed. Calendar items should be mailed, dropped off at our office, or e-mailed to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com. talking about and taking questions on the highlights and changes to the 2011 tax return. Complimentary coffee will be served from 9:30 a.m. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF University Women (Saanich Peninsula) meets Feb. 28. The featured speaker is Lorna Crozier a renowned poet, storyteller, professor at University of Victoria and 2011 Order of Canada recipient. She will be presenting Why Poetry Matters on at 7 p.m. in the Charlie White Theatre. Admission is $5; advance tickets available at Tanner’s Books or by phoning 250-655-1588 or 250-479-2484. A silent auction will follow. Proceeds go to CFUW(SP) scholarships to women from Saanich Peninsula. SAANICH PENINSULA TOASTMASTERS meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sidney North Saanich Library in the Nell Horth room. Develop better speaking skills, learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet and build strong leadership skills at Toastmasters. Contact John at 250656-7494 for more information.

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THE CENTRE FOR Active Living 50+ at 1229 Clarke Rd., Brentwood Bay offers a bridge clinic Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. for more advanced players. Two free sessions offered. Contact 250652-4611 or cssca@ shaw.ca. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING at The Centre, 1229 Clarke Road. Walk around class is Tuesday, 10 a.m. Evenings, high energy footwork is Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. DUPLICATE BRIDGE, JUST for the fun of it at the Shoal Centre

card room on Sunday afternoons 12:45 to 4 p.m., Wednesday and Friday nights 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. Better to bring a partner, but if you need one call Cecille at 250-655-3489. For additional information contact Sue Foley at thefoleys@shaw.ca or just show up. SOUP’S ON: SATURDAYS from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 2295 Weiler Ave. It’s a great way to meet and eat. Everyone is welcome. NEIGHBOURS, COME JOIN us for hot soup, bread, coffee, tea, or juice at St. Andrew’s Church, 9691 Fourth St. each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. SOUP TIME EVERY Friday 12:30 to 3 p.m. at The Rock Church (grey building near Mary Winspear Centre). Everyone welcome.

Volunteers

VICTORIA RIDING FOR the Disabled Association provides a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Training provided for volunteers 16 years or older. For information call Liz at 778-426-0506 or email vrda@shaw.ca. SPEED WATCH: SIDNEY North Saanich RCMP is actively seeking volunteers. To learn more pick up the brochure and application at the RCMP detachment in Sidney or contact program co-ordinator John Enright at 250656-3931. SIDNEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM needs volunteers. If you would like to help for one morning or afternoon each week, call Peter, 250-6556355. No experience necessary. JOIN HERITAGE ACRES old time village and museum. All are welcome for coffee in the morning. Call 250-652-5522.

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JEAN LOUISE SZANTAI (nee McPhail) Passed away peacefully on 21 January at the Southwood Care Center in Calgary AB, after a brief illness. Born to Eugene and Margret McPhail in 1921 at Unity Saskatchewan, Jean lived most of her adult life in and near Calgary. During several years in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s she lived in Sidney, BC to be close to her son Danford (Maureen) and his family. Missing the majestic Rockies, she returned permanently to Calgary in 1998. Jean served in the Canadian Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army Corps during WW II. Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service records reveal she was a greatly respected skilled servicewoman and she quickly rose to the rank of Sergeant. She was awarded the Canadian Volunteer War Service Medal and left the Army in 1946. Jean loved to collect postcards, occasion cards and especially calendars. She was an accomplished calligrapher and a volunteer reader at several elementary schools. Jean worked for the Calgary School Board for 19 years many of which were as the secretary at the West Dover School. Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family was a huge part of her life and she doted lovingly upon her grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her son Danford E. Bodrug (2008), former husband Evan W.G. Bodrug (1980), husband Frank Szantai (1989), and by siblings Ida, Alex, Viola, Raymond and Murray. She is survived by her daughter Debi Bodrug (Ron) NoĂŤl, daughter-inlaw Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill (Danford), grandchildren Sabrina (Justin), Evan, Cody and Ryan (Justine), Jessica and Taryn as well as two great grandchildren Ava (Evan) and Brayden (Ryan) as well as many nieces & nephews. As was her wish, there will be no funeral services, however a celebration of Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial gifts may be made in Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the charity or service association of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Condolences and messages may be emailed to the family at ronnoel@telusplanet.net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Live in Hearts We Leave Behind is Not to Dieâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thomas Campbell

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HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.

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

PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.

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CARPENTRY CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. DEEP COVE Renovations. General Contracting. Specializing in finish carpentry. Honest , Reliable. (250) 882-0897. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

CLEANING SERVICES #1 CAREBEAR CLEANING. Earth friendly products. House, office & rental. Senior discount. $25hr. 250-217-5507 CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 QUALITY HOUSECLEANER or caregiver, very reliable. Sidney. 250-656-3362 after 6pm SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018

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DRAFTING & DESIGN DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.

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MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross (250)812-4879.

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THOROUGH JOB AT A FAIR PRICE! Repairs, gutter guard, power washing, window washing, roof de-mossing. Fully Insured. Free estimate.

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

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981. WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002. ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

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M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

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FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603

HANDYMAN DAN. Quality workmanship. Free estimates. Call 250-656-6789. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SUMMIT SERVICES. Total property services. Including certified Irrigation & Landscaping, Site Maintenance inside and out. See what everyone is talking about! 250-883-1041. james@summitirrigation.ca

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TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Hedges tree pruning, gutters & much much more. (250)217-3589.

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

HOME REPAIRS HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.

SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

TREE SERVICES

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. NORM’S PAINTING- 15% offQuality work. Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. TOP NOTCH PAINTINGOver 25yrs exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542. YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

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

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WINDOW CLEANING BLAINE’S WINDOW WASHING. Serving Sidney & Brentwood since 1983. Average house $35. 250-656-1475 DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-590-2929, 250-812-3213.

WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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defence vessels. HMCS Nanaimo, Brandon and Saskatoon, from CFB Esquimalt, are being put through their paces during the annual coastal defence exercise, called Pacific Guardian. Scenarios began Monday and continue until Feb. 17. About 360 personnel are taking part at sea and at a command camp in Vancouver. A Sea King helicopter, a long-range military Aurora airplane and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter will also participate. The action will unfold in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Strait of Georgia and the approaches to Vancouver harbour. “The links that we make with those other agencies in exercises pay tremendous dividends when we conduct those same operations in direct support of a threat to domestic security,” said Cmdr. Jim Sprang, commander of the West Coast naval fleet of maritime coastal defence vessels and Orca training vessels. During Exercise Pacific Guardian, crews will practise boarding the smaller Orcas, conduct hoist training and patrol an RCMPdesignated security zone in the approaches to Vancouver harbour, among other mock scenarios, said Sprang. The role-playing helps prepare personnel for a diverse array of challenging situations. Sailors aboard coastal defence vessel HMCS Whitehorse were called to action to help escort Tamil migrant vessel MV Sun Sea to CFB Esquimalt in 2010, Sprang said. emccracken@vicnews.com

Darwin’s birth celebrated The Victoria Secular Humanist Association celebrates the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin with a presentation by Robert Light. Being Evolved starts at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12 at at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. There’s no charge and all are welcome to the event. Call 250-744-3652 for more information.

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