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Olé! Langham Court Theatre costume manager Ned Lemley, right, adjusts the lace on Craig Lyall’s matador costume in preparation for Halloween. Comic book heros and Star Wars characters remain steadfast costume favourites, but the turn-of-the-century technology theme called steampunk is gaining popularity.
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of all kinds – where Victorian and Edwardian period wear is the speciality – but the occasional trends still float through. Last year was the season of the pirate, Lemley said, noting 2012’s shift toward more glam looks, including the steampunk craze. The Langham collection has been built from more than 30 years of theatre productions and donations. But a costume isn’t mandatory for achieving a dramatic look. “A lot more people are doing makeup, a theatrical sort of effect instead of putting a costume and being a witch or a vampire,” said Michael Bice, longtime employee of Murray’s Trick and Joke Shop. “They’re not being your classic Frankenstein or Wolf Man.”
As heavy rainfall covered Greater Victoria on Friday, bus riders were also hit with the worst of a transit strike. Despite the cancellation of about 70 runs due to a ban on overtime, primarily on University of Victoria-bound routes, many riders seem to be relatively unaffected. “They should be striking more,” remarked UVic student Justin Robertson, while on the No. 14, one of the routes which has seen the most cancellations throughout the week’s job action. “Especially with all the news about buying smaller buses. That seems pretty un-refuted.” The smaller community shuttle buses are at the centre of the contract dispute between B.C. Transit and Canadian Auto Workers local 333. When the no-overtime job action began Oct. 22, B.C. Transit cancelled about 20 runs across the region. By Friday, that number had ballooned to about 70 runs. On Monday that stood at more than 50. “I don’t think that if you’re going to be at 70 runs cancelled, you’re not going to have some kind of an impact,” said Ben Williams, CAW local 333 union president. “It’s directly affecting the students who we work very closely with. … It’s a very unfortunate side effect of our job action and not something we wanted it to get to.”
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Star Wars, super heroes and steampunk Old favourites, old technology popular for Halloween Natalie North News staff
What’ll it be? Zombie, steampunk, binder full of women? Terrifying, trendy or topical – expect a host of bizarre looks out on the town as another Halloween descends over the Capital Region and costumiers power through their busy season. Ned Lemley didn’t think a young customer had much of a chance at realizing his costume dreams when he stepped into Langham Court Theatre’s costume loft hop-
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Staying safe on the streets this Halloween With hundreds of pint-sized witches, Buzz Lightyears and Batmen running around dark Saanich streets, police are offering a list of tips to parents to ensure their kids are safe on Halloween. • Wear bright or reflective material. Carry a flashlight and attach a light to the costume. • Make sure your child’s vision isn’t impeded or limited by their mask. • Ensure your child’s costume isn’t long enough to be a tripping hazard. • Travel in groups on the sidewalk, and stay in well-lit neighbourhoods. • As is the case on any day of the year, look both ways before crossing the street. Cross, when safe, at intersections and crosswalks only.
20th Halloween children’s carnival It’s a milestone year for the North Douglas Pentecostal Church as tonight (Wednesday) it opens its doors for the 20th annual Halloween children’s carnival. The church’s gymnasium will be filled with game booths, candy and refreshments, all supplied to the public by the church. The event runs from 6 until 8 p.m., 675 Jolly Pl., and admission is free, though attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable donations for the Mustard Seed.
Recycle that Halloween pumpkin Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre is hosting its annual Pumpkin Smash at locations across the city, Nov. 3 and 4, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday: Giant bins will be at Broadmead Thrifty Foods (777 Royal Oak Dr.), Fairfield Thrifty Foods (1590 Fairfield Rd.) and at Admirals Walk Thrifty Foods (1495 Admirals Rd.). Sunday: Cloverdale Thrifty Foods (3475 Quadra St.). Ellice Recycling pumpkin drop-off bins will be at 524 David St. and 605 Canteen Rd. recycling depots and Central Saanich Thrifty Foods (7860 Wallace Dr.) from Nov. 1 to 6.
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Under the pouring rain, master carver Carey Newman dabs last-minute touches of paint on his 26-foot totem “Na’ mima,” which was raised at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in Saanich on Friday.
Totem rises at Native Friendship Centre Edward Hill News staff
Holding his daughter, master carver Carey Newman watched as 100 volunteers heaved on lines, slowly lifting his Thunderbirdcapped totem to the sky. When crews secured the 26-foot totem to the ground and it took its place outside the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in Saanich, the 37-year-old artist could finally see his work as it was meant to be – upright in the world. He could also finally sleep. “It was barely enough time. I worked through the night last night, and worked through the night before,” Newman said on Friday. “Then just before the rise, I noticed part of a figure’s nose had no paint.” After six weeks of frenetic work to finish the piece to the deadline, and minutes before the totem raising ceremony, Newman dabbed on the final spots of black and dried it with a hairdryer. Following a ceremony led by Kwakwaaka’wakw Nation elders, scores of young people braved the cold rain and pulled ropes weaved through pulleys, in a choreo-
graphed lift that went off without a hitch. The totem represents the Kwakwaaka’wakw Nation and sits near a pole installed last year representing the Coast Salish, also carved by Newman. A third totem planned for next year will represent the third major First Nation family of Vancouver Island, the Nuu-chah-nulth. “We are honouring the three nations of Vancouver Island,” said Bruce Parisian, executive director of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. “This is one of the most important cultural events we have here. (Totems) are symbols of what happens in our community.” Both totems are cut from the same tree, an 800-year-old cedar from the Nimpkish Valley and donated by the Kwakwaaka’wakw people. The cedar was six feet thick at its butt. Carving the totem was an integral part of the Eagle project, a job and education readiness program for youth and young adults at the centre. About 70 youth participated in hands-on carving of the pole over the past year, from the point of a raw log to where Newman’s practised hands needed to take over. “I’m pleased it got finished. I’m proud of
the work the kids did,” Newman said. “Seeing it go up is a whole new experience. I’m used to seeing it on its back. Now I’m seeing it for the first time the way it was intended to be.” The totem depicts a frog and a doubleheaded serpent on the bottom, wolves up the side, a mother and child, a whale, a bear and a Thunderbird (eagle) at the peak. Newman calls it “Na’ mima,” meaning “people of one kind.” He says the project was an intensely personal totem that traces the story of his family. Newman, from a lineage of carvers, took inspiration too from his great-great grandfather Charlie James, a famed carver who helped teach Mungo Martin, himself famous for his collection of totems at Thunderbird Park outside the Royal B.C. Museum. “I took a few cues, some inspiration from the way (Charlie James) does the bear and the eagle, and the way the whale wraps around the totem,” Newman said. “It’s pieced together from a personal perspective. It’s built around my family.” For more on the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, see vnfc.ca. editor@saanichnews.com
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clearing nearly 100 people from the house. Officers helped get many of the partiers onto the street, but several individuals ignored police requests to leave the area. Officers arrested a 20-year-old man, a 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman. One of the two men resisted arrest and attempted to flee. He was handcuffed after
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Saanich residents are currently represented by three members of parliament, as federal electoral district boundaries dissect the municipality into three different ridings. But council and some vocal residents are urging the government to create a Saanich-only riding in an attempt to quell confusion and increase voter turnout. Coun. Judy Brownoff brought forward a recommendation to council last week asking that a letter be sent to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission supporting a substantial re-configuration that would see all of Saanich represented by one MP. “Our residents in (Saanich-Gulf Islands) have none of the same kind of issues that would be happening on the Gulf Islands or on the Peninsula,” she said. “My area is Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca. As a municipality, we have little in common with View Royal, Colwood, Sooke.” Every 10 years the federal government re-examines riding distribution, based on new census numbers. Earlier this year, changes to the three Greater Victoria riding were proposed, none of which would unify Saanich in a single riding. “Are they really trying to get rid of Saanich as an identity?” Brownoff asked, citing the names of the proposed ridings – Saanich-Gulf Islands, Esquimalt-Colwood, and Victoria – all of which would contain a piece of Saanich. She also specifically noted that the proposed Esquimalt-Colwood riding would contain Saanich municipal hall, as well as all of Saanich west of the Pat Bay Highway. “I think it behooves the federal government to ensure whatever way they’re trying to address this, it’s not
just based on numbers,” she said. While the government says the main goal of redistribution is to ensure “each electoral district contains roughly the same number of people,” it acknowledges there are other considerations taken into account, including identity and an electoral district’s history. In B.C., the target number per electoral district is 104,763. Saanich’s population, based on the 2011 census, is 109,752. John Schmuck, president of the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association, says his community would be “slashed right down the middle” if the proposed boundaries are approved. “It takes away any cohesion of the community,” he said. While Schmuck was originally in favour of keeping the existing ridings, his community association wouldn’t be opposed to a Saanich-only electoral district. “It would be the least of all evils,” he said. “You hope common sense will prevail, and we can have good governance, because that’s the important thing that needs to come from this: good governance and community cohesion.” Council has until Oct. 31 to provide a written statement to B.C.’s independent electoral boundaries commission. Brownoff’s recommendation to council to do just that received unanimous support. “To use the numbers game only, I think is doing a disservice to voters. … I think what you want is a cohesion, so that the voters appreciate where they live, what they’re following and where they get to vote,” Brownoff said. “Our big concern should always be how we improve the system to get higher voter turnout, not to confuse the system even more.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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he 7.7-magnitude earthquake and resulting aftershocks, based below and around Haida Gwaii, left many residents of coastal B.C. wondering what would happen next. While the end result saw little to no damage done, even in the areas most at risk for a tsunami, we hope the province learned some lessons from this latest close call. One of the biggest was that people need to know where to turn for the best information in the event of a potential or real disaster. Twitter and Facebook – both prone to the spread of unsubstantiated rumours – may not be the best source for accurate details, especially early on in an emergency. The province’s emergency information website, a logical place to turn for up-to-date information, besides local radio, appeared to be overwhelmed with the high volume of traffic. That left residents of Tofino and other coastal communities on Vancouver Island, including those in Greater Victoria, worried about the potential risk and looking for instructions. Justice Minister Shirley Bond defended the province’s response and said the southwest coast of Vancouver Island wasn’t under immediate threat from a tsunami. Nonetheless, people were left wondering what they should do. Part of the problem stems from a lack of understanding around the terminology used. The meaning of such terms as “warning,” “alert” and “advisory” could be made more clear to the average person. The City of Victoria issued a tsunami “advisory” late Saturday, asking people to avoid entering the ocean and move away from beaches or docks. By comparison, residents in Haida Gwaii and the North Coast were given tsunami “warnings” Sunday following aftershocks from the big quake. When it comes to emergency information, confusion leads to panic, which doesn’t help facilitate an orderly response. We don’t need to get paranoid about the potential for disaster to strike. But this latest scenario offered yet another wake-up call to at least have a plan in place before it’s too late. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Saanich News 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.
Little new in B.C. Liberal renewal B.
C. Liberal delegates the taxes of private sector workers gathered for their who in many cases have no pension convention on the weekend plan at all. at the Chateau Whistler, There was talk of the same luxury hotel passing a law that all new where Gordon Campbell public sector hires be fired up the troops in 2008. restricted to a “defined Back then the contribution” plan advertising slogan where the employee and was “Keep BC Strong.” employer contribute Unveiled at Premier equally and the pension Christy Clark’s pre-election is based on what those pep rally: “Together. contributions yield. Building BC.” This would provoke This slight change hints the mother of all Tom Fletcher confrontations with at the big difference. B.C. Views Campbell led a frontthe B.C. Federation of running party to a third Labour, but there was straight majority, while Clark is a no evidence yet that this is going struggling underdog pleading for beyond the talking stage. unity to turn back an NDP tsunami. The resolutions continued the Hence “Free Enterprise Friday,” theme of confronting the labour a discussion open to non-party movement, ritual combat that members. Clark began with an seems to be an inescapable part of upbeat speech urging party B.C. elections. members to “reach out our arms, Delegates passed two motions, open the tent and be as big as we one calling for public sector unions can possibly be.” to disclose what they spend on So did they? Dashing between salaries, political activities and three concurrent sessions, I missed lobbying, and another advocating a fair amount of it, but there were a ban on unions spending some provocative suggestions to compulsory dues on political appeal to those inclined to support campaigns. the resurgent B.C. Conservatives. This is a pet project of Nechako An accountant spoke to a packed Lakes MLA John Rustad, whose room about the growing unfunded constituency sponsored both liability of public sector pensions, motions. Rustad presented a most of which are still of the private member’s bill last year to “defined benefit” variety. Based require detailed disclosure, but it on bond interest rates that have was left to die on the order paper. since sunk to all-time lows, these Like all the policy resolutions government-guaranteed pensions debated at the convention, these are now a free ride for those lucky ideas are not binding on the enough to have them, funded by government. Again, there is no
actual change on the horizon. Delegates rejected another motion that would have made membership in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation optional. This would have been a declaration of war on B.C.’s most militant union, just as Clark and Education Minister Don McRae embark on a long-shot bid to end the decades of confrontation that have defined that relationship since teachers were relegated to the industrial union model of labour relations. There was a brief debate on a motion to scrap the carbon tax, sponsored by northern members who see it as unfairly punitive on those who endure cold weather and long highway drives for themselves and the goods they need to have trucked in. This was rejected too, after delegates were reminded that the tax now takes in more than $1 billion annually that is used to reduce business and personal income taxes. Scrapping it would amount to announcing acrossthe-board income tax hikes, contradicting 12 years of B.C. Liberal policy just before an election. The good news for Clark is that the 2012 convention was a highenergy, well-attended event that contradicts the notion of a party in disarray. The bad news is nothing has really changed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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LETTERS Poor education funding root of labour problems Re: Premier offers olive branch to teachers (News, Oct. 24) Premier Christy Clark “imagines” students in grade two continuing through to Grade 12 without any threat of labour disruption. I would like to assure Clark that all teachers, support staff, families and citizens would also like to see this. However, Clark has lost sight of the most critical detail necessary to bring this to pass. In 2002, Minister of Education Christy Clark passed Bill 28, Public Education Flexibility and Choice Act, which resulted in removing about $275 million from public education funding each year. This was a devastating blow. As a trustee and a retired teacher, I also imagine all students from kindergarten to Grade 12 experiencing a highly effective educational experience based on more teachers, less split grades, more learning support, much more counselling support and full-time educational assistance. I encourage every citizen in our community to realize and support the necessity of reinstating this very essential funding. People need to understand that public education, the great builder of equality, most definitely has the potential to create literate and competent students who then bring greater employment, higher levels of employment, stability, creativity and vitality to our communities. Deborah Nohr SD 61 trustee
Core area sewage impacts environment Re: Tax increase poor treatment, (Writer’s Block, Oct. 19) The current regional sewage system is charged out to member municipalities based on flow (volume using the system) and design capacity. This calculation will remain the same. Saanich’s utility invoice model calculates sewer charges based on current water consumption and consumption from the last two billing periods to determine the lowest consumption period. This model has created a “user pay” system. It has proven that those who use less water, such as seniors, use less sewer infrastructure and pay less. The $232 average increase (60 per cent capital and 40 per cent operating) mentioned in the column for Saanich residents will be phased in. As new components come on line, the charges will be through the utility invoice based on the “user pay,” with full costs to be incorporated by 2017. The core area raw sewage is having an impact on the marine environment.
CRD’s last “full” marine monitoring report states under overall conclusions: “Results of wastewater monitoring showed that some substances were above water quality guidelines; both the Clover and Macaulay plumes were predominantly trapped at depth, with occasional surfacing events occurring mostly in winter ... benthic invertebrate community health showed a significant decline relative to recent years ... The reason for this decline is not known, but it may reflect population growth in the Greater Victoria area, cumulative effects of all contaminants in wastewater, and/ or the release of new chemicals.” These impacts are what I believe, the independent report was trying to highlight when it said “flushing wastewater into the Strait isn’t a long-term solution,” that with bio-accumulation over time and with increased population there would be impacts. We are now seeing these impacts. Wastewater treatment will improve the quality of effluent discharged into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The overall loading of most contaminants discharged into the Strait of Juan de Fuca through the outfalls will be significantly lower than existing regime as a result of the installation of secondary treatment. Secondary treatment will remove 60 to 80 per cent of trace contaminants including, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and endocrine disruptors from the wastewater and meet the national standard for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). Judy Brownoff Saanich councillor and CRD director
More than people soiling the ocean I was thinking about the cost of the new proposed sewage treatment system that is being forced onto local taxpayers. It suddenly occurred to me that we are not alone in contributing to this alleged problem in our oceans. The water is full of marine life, fish, crabs, seals, whales. On and on it goes. They make regular contributions to the ocean as well but no one seems to consider what happens to their waste? What about all the birds? Have you ever noticed what a Canadian Goose leaves behind? Maybe we should start putting diapers on the whales to put a stop to this outrage. No, that would be silly, just like this treatment plan. William Bryant Saanich
Sewage treatment costs in line with U.S. Re: Tax increase poor treatment, (Writer’s Block, Oct. 19)
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Opponents to “land based treatment” point to the American cities of San Diego and Honolulu, suggesting they have “exemptions” that allow them to discharge untreated sewage as Victoria does. In fact, Honolulu has no such “exemption” and San Diego has extensive treatment processes similar to those proposed for Victoria. And the annual costs to residents in those cities? San Diego residents pay between $216 and $705. Honolulu residents pay between $500 and $750. Perhaps we might see what all the communities surrounding Victoria that do treat their waste pay? So far, what is proposed for Victoria seems almost reasonable. Tyler Ahlgren Victoria
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At the popular Victoria Costumes on West Saanich Road, Charlotte Rennison’s clientele are sticking with perennial favourites. “It’s the same thing that’s hot every year: super heroes and Star Wars,” Rennison said. While Scooby-Doo, Cookie Monster and the Victorian-era sci-fi fun of steampunk are on the rise this year, looks inspired by George Lucas’ seven-film series remain the those most requested by both guys and girls, young and old. Like Victoria Costumes, Disguise
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According to the union, 16,000 transit riders were left behind at bus stops last month, before the start of the job action. UVic Students’ Society director of external relations Lucia Orser said the anxiety around the cancellations has had just as much impact on students as spotty service before the strike – a reality to which she says students on busier routes have grown accustomed. “One thing we’ve been cautioning (students) about is giving themselves enough time,” Orser said. “It’s funny, at this point in the semester students are used to giving themselves that extra time, but this just exacerbates the issue.” Tagg Kelt, Camosun College Student Society staffer said the partial strike is having an effect, though it could get worse. Kelt works from Camosun’s Interurban campus – an area as yet unaffected by the job action, but also one where service is regarded as unsatisfactory by many, he said.
“Even before job action, they’re not meeting demand,” he said. B.C. Transit receives about 300 customer calls on an average day. Last week, that number doubled to between 500 and 600. Yet on Friday, when more than 70 runs were cancelled, they received just three calls of complaint regarding service. “It’s worrisome to us that people might be finding some other way of getting around,” said Meribeth Burton, spokesperson for B.C. Transit. “We hope (the job action) isn’t how it will continue (this) week.” Williams said riders have largely shown their support for drivers and makes no promises on when the cancellations will end. “There’s definitely a possibility the action will be increased,” he said. “I can’t say a date and time of what that may be but there’s certainly is a possibility that job action could increase beyond the overtime ban and the uniform ban.” Up-to-date route information is available on B.C. Transit's website at transitbc.com. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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Province promises to change policy on charity wine auctions Liquor branch backtracks on rule that cancelled Belfry Theatre fundraiser Daniel Palmer News staff
The minister responsible for liquor in B.C. has promised to take a “common sense� approach and repeal a regulation that shut down a local arts fundraiser. The Belfry Theatre was forced to cancel its annual Crush wine auction last Sunday after it was denied a special occasion licence on Oct. 18. At the time, the theatre was told provincial regulations prohibit the auctioning of alcohol unless it is first purchased directly from a government branch or agent. On Friday, MLA Rich Coleman announced charities can still auction gift baskets containing alcohol, but they will have to wait until the government repeals a key section of the regulations that was only recently applied to wine-only auctions. “Our goal is to get rid of these outdated liquor laws that unnecessarily restrict British Columbians and to regulate alcohol responsibly in the process,� Coleman said in a statement. Ivan Habel, general manager of the Belfry, said the announcement comes too late for his fund-
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raiser, but he is happy the province is tackling the issue. “While placing wine in gift baskets may be the government’s temporary fix, it is certainly not a long-term solution for the sector. We anxiously await further clarity on the auctioning of wine as a fundraising activity, which is still prohibited,� Habel said in a statement. Questions still remain on why the policy governing charity wine auctions was revised nearly four months ago without charity consultation. A LCLB ministry spokesperson said a policy directive was not issued at the time “because the law and policy remained the same.� But a May 2012 version of the special occasion licence policy manual reveals staff made significant revisions to the sections governing charitable donations and wine auctions. In the older manual, section 4.6
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Sea food and drink beer for Ocean Discovery fundraiser Steven Heywood News staff
Think pairing of West Coast seafood and craft beer sounds good? Then you’ll want to get tickets for Sea Food Drink Beer, a special event to raise money for the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre on Nov. 2. Put together by a group of nine Camosun College hospitality management pro-
gram students, the event features Island Chef Collaborative president Chef Dwane MacIssac, beverages courtesy of Driftwood Brewery and fresh fish from local waters. Shaw Discovery Centre innovations advancement (marketing) manager Christina Smethurst says the program fits with their mandate. “The theme and feel felt like something we could get behind,” she said of the stu-
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PINK By Jennifer Blyth
PINK IN THE RINK:
Pearkes Arena will be awash in a sea WHAT: Pink in the Rink of pink this Friday night, and that’s fundraiser in support of just the way the Saanich Junior Braves breast cancer research and like it! programs. Players, coaches and staff are preparing for the fifth annual Pink in WHO: Saanich Junior Braves the Rink event in support of breast WHEN: Friday, Nov. 2 at cancer programs and awareness, and 6:30 p.m. urge fans to come out and cheer on WHERE: Pearkes Rec Centre, the home team as they take on their Gold Rink newest Junior B rivals, the Westshore Wolves. (Saanich enjoys a 2-1 record Saanich forward Shawn McBride so far this season against the Wolves.) pushes the puck past a Victoria For Tanner McGaw, who will be marking his port, originated Cougar at last year’s Pink in the Rink. fourth Pink in the Rink, the event is always special. when the Island Breast“It’s for a good cause and it’s always a great game for strokers dragonboat team of Pink in the Rink so we get a good crowd,” says the breast cancer survivors approached Kelly and cogoalie, who will be guarding his net armed with a owner Ed Geric about hosting a special event. Since bringing in $3,000 that first year, Pink in pink-taped stick. Other players opt for pink laces and pink sock the Rink has become an annual event and a hightape, anything to get into the spirit of the evening light of the Braves’ fall schedule. “Every year the Island Breaststrokers come forand rev up the crowd as they take to the ice in their special pink game jerseys, supplied by Elite Sports- ward and run the lobby for us with their pink hair,” wear. As the two captains face off at centre ice for Kelly says with a laugh. In addition to the events happening off-ice Friday, the ceremonial puck-drop, spectators will be cheering them on with pink fan towels, sponsored by fans can also expect a thrilling on-ice match-up. With a number of veterans, such as McGaw and Peninsula Co-op and HomeTown Team and Corporate Sales, while a variety of prizes, a 50/50 draw, Captain Ty Jones, bolstered by talented newcomsilent auction and breast cancer information tables ers like forwards Nick Guerra and Seamus Maguire will round out the evening, says Junior Braves GM “who’ve added a lot in terms of energy and spirit,” not to mention head coach Brad Cook back behind and co-owner Norm Kelly. Of course, the highlight of the night is always the bench, the Braves have come out of the gate Brandon Parmar the post-game jersey auction, with lucky fans going strong. (For more about this season, see next page.) For Braves players, participating in events like home with the shirts literally off the players’ backs – for a fee, of course! Following the game, players Pink in the Rink is a big part of the junior hockey encouraging players to get out in the comwill also meet with fans in the Pearkes lobby to sign experience. “When I started five years ago, I said munity, which we feel is really important,” we wanted to be as close to a junior A team as pos- Kelly notes. autographs. In turn, that philosophy helps build the “It’s been such a big hit that every year people are sible,” Kelly says. Building toward that goal every Braves’ reputation both at home and farther asking when we’re doing it again,” Kelly says. “To year, community outreach is key. In addition to events like Friday’s fundraiser, afield, building excitement and encouraging me, it’s exciting to see people coming to the rink in this year the players have also been matched with a winning record. the pink jerseys they bought a few years ago!” “And when you create a good organizaThe special night, a way to raise both awareness local schools to further build those connections of breast cancer and money for programs and sup- between the Braves and young hockey fans. “We’re tion,” Kelly says, “the winning comes.”
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Braves work to develop both player and person By Jennifer Blyth As he looks forward to his fifth Pink in the Rink event, Saanich Junior Braves head coach Brad Cook recalls his favourite memory to date: former Brave Jo Jo Saanich Braves Koomson heading head coach Brad to the packed Pear- Cook. kes Rec Centre lobby and passing the hat for donations to cut his hair. Not just any hair, mind you, but the biggest “Afro” going, especially in hockey circles, Cook says. “It’s a great cause and it’s a fun night. I think my favourite part about it is how excited the kids get,” he says. It’s that kind of dedication – to team and community – that is central to Cook’s philosophy with the Braves, and something he learned himself as a young player. Growing up in Detroit, Cook rose through the ranks of minor hockey, and with his team won two U.S. National Championships. After playing for the Detroit Jr. Red Wings in the Ontario Hockey League, Cook moved to the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers, where he was a BCHL All Star
this season – captain Ty Jones, and alternates Jordan Groenheyde, Sam Johnston and Sam McMullen – along with fellow 20-year-olds Andrew White, Josh McGladery and All-Star goaltender Tanner McGaw, plus returning forward Shawn McBride and the acquisition of sniper Josh Gray and steady defenseman Braves Captain Ty Jones provides Garett Kemmler make strong leadership on for a very responsible, and off the ice. talented core group with great leadership Christian J. Stewart photos qualities. and as Vipers captain, led the team to “They’re a really close group of guys,” the 1996 Royal Bank Cup. Twelve years Cook says. of professional hockey followed, finishThat leadership will be counted on ing with the ECHL’s Victoria Salmon this season. Kings. “On any given night, anyone can beat After a successful 2011-12 season at anyone in our league,” Cook adds. “We the helm of a talented, hard-working Jucan’t take the night off – we have to be nior Braves squad, Cook looks forward good to be good.” to building on that this season, starting While Saanich’s talent is deep on strong out of the gate with an 11-3 rethe ice, its depth on the bench is ancord. other key factor in the team’s success, “I think the biggest factor in our says Cook, joined this year by assistant strength is the large number of returncoaches Nate Forster, Scott Hawthorne, ing players coming back to build on last Sean Weaver, former Braves captain year’s success,” Cook says. Matt Maycock and Dan Baker. “Returning veterans wearing letters
Of course, success is measured in far more than a season’s record. “Wins and losses are important but ultimately developing kids for the next level is more important,” says the married father of two daughters and head instructor at Spectrum Hockey Academy. With the right approach as an organization, “kids will go back and say Saanich really helped me in the development of my career,” which in turn will only build the Braves further as a soughtafter team to play for. Cook’s philosophy and connections at the upper levels of the sport are invaluable in helping move Braves players onto Junior A, NCAA and beyond, a focus supported by all members of the Saanich Junior Braves staff. And through events like this weekend’s Pink in the Rink, the organization promotes its goal of developing people as well as athletes. “Teams know any kid they get from here is going to be a well-rounded person and player,” Cook says. “I tell the players, ‘I know we’re a small fish here, but don’t lose sight of the fact that people know who you are – it’s a big deal to the kids who are watching you,’” he says. “You try to make a positive impact on the players – all you hope is that you get to keep paying it forward.”
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Hard work pays off for local rookie A Saanich Brave since he first stepped on the ice at age eight with Saanich Minor Hockey, for 16-yearold rookie Nick Guerra, wanting to lace up with the Junior Braves was a natural. “I always thought that one day I would hopefully get to play for the Junior Braves,” Guerra says. “I also really wanted to play for Brad and the rest of the coaching staff we have here.” The Grade 11 student with the Spectrum Hockey Academy hopes later to play Junior A and achieve an NCAA scholarship, then “see where that takes me,” he says. “Playing for the Braves has and will be a big part of reaching my goals; it will be great for my development and a good stepping stone for me to get to where I want to get to.” Both the coaching staff and Braves veterans have helped Guerra enjoy a solid start to the season. “The team is very welcoming and I have received many good tips and ideas that have helped me improve on and off the ice,” he says. “It’s terrific to play on a team with a winning attitude all the way through our organization, and get a chance to be around and compete with the great group of guys we have here.” An affiliate player with the team last year when he played with the
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Goalie Tanner McGaw is a veteran at Pink in the Rink and a fan favourite between the pipes. Saanich’s Nick Guerra looks forward to his first Pink in the Rink.
Saanich Midget A team, Guerra worked hard over the summer to be in game-ready condition. “Nick came to the Prospects Camp in July and he was hands-down the best player in the camp,” says Braves head coach Brad Cook, who also teaches Guerra at Spectrum. Developing the way the coaching staff hoped he would, “Nick has come a long way and he’s getting better,” Cook says. “It’s not all about the scoresheet; it’s about getting better every week.” The talented 16-year-old also knows the benefit of special events like Pink in the Rink, which he’s enjoyed from the stands in past years.
“Pink in the Rink is definitely circled on my calendar. It is a great night to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and I think we’ll have a great crowd out for the event,” Guerra says. “I have a family member who has fought and survived breast cancer so I know how important it is to have events like this.” While the coming Pink in the Rink event will undoubtedly count among his rookie season highlights, what has been his most memorable experience with the team so far? Definitely the Braves’ comeback win in Nanaimo when he scored his first VIJHL goal!
Sponsors support essential to Pink in the Rink success The Saanich Junior Braves’ annual Pink in the Rink event to raise money and awareness for breast cancer would not be possible without the generous support from local sponsors. Helping make the popular event possible are Elite Sportswear, providing the distinctive pink jerseys for the night, and Peninsula Co-op and HomeTown Team and Corporate Sales, proud to be the Pink in the Rink pink towel sponsors. While fans will get to keep the cheerful pink rally towels and vie for a variety of other prizes, the jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the evening as part of the annual fundraiser.
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MEET YOUR 2012-13 SAANICH JUNIOR BRAVES 18 7 23 17 5 22 19
Ty Jones “C” Josh Gray Shawn McBride Josh McGladery Garett Kemmler Sam Johnston “A” Sam McMullen “A”
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LOGO HIGHLIGHTS BRAVES’ LONG HISTORY Fans at this weekend’s Pink in the Rink event will notice a brand new logo surrounding their Junior Braves this year. As they embarked on their 45th season of fast, hard-hitting hockey action in Saanich, the Braves turned to former
Saanich player Lucas Bell to create the strong visual logo for the big year. Bell, who also designed last season’s VIJHL All Star Game logo for the Saanich hosts, is currently studying at the Emily Carr College of Art in Vancouver.
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Works by famous local and nationally renowned artists will be on the auction block, along with many other items, as Canada’s oldest synagogue raises money for much-needed repairs. Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard St., is a designated National Heritage Site and, as it approaches 150 years old, is the oldest synagogue in Canada in continuous use. There is a history of community involvement with the synagogue that stretches back to its beginnings. When it was built in 1863, people came together from throughout Victoria to help raise funds for the small community of Jewish residents who were committed to establishing the synagogue. “There were more than 200 people who made contributions towards the synagogue,” board vice president Jean Dragufhan said. “That’s quite impressive given that there were only about 35 members of the synagogue at that time. So it just shows you the level of community support.” The congregation hopes to once again rally support from the wider community for its Nov. 22 auction to raise money to go towards repairs, namely for the roof. The building is showing its age and a large crack has formed in the centre of an arch toward the back of the synagogue. The roof, which is the original, is shifting and the whole structure needs to be stabilized “If we can’t do that, the building itself is in great danger,” Dragufhan said. “It’s alarming if you look inside because the crack is getting so large, chunks of plaster are now falling off. We’re still OK, but I don’t know for how long.” The synagogue reached out to celebrities both local and from afar,
along with local businesses, for items to auction. They answered generously and the synagogue now has more than 100 items for its auction. Among them are a number of works of art from some big names in the art world. One is a signed print donated by Leonard Cohen, which comes with a certificate of authenticity. The work is the first in a series of 50 prints by the legendary JewishCanadian songwriter, poet and artist. “We wrote him and asked him and he responded,” Dragufhan said. Prints were also donated by local artists Robert Bateman and Phyllis Serota. Other celebrities who contributed items are Margaret Atwood, Marc Garneau and Morley Safer. Also available are holiday packages to the Wickaninnish Inn and Pacific Sands Beach Resort in Tofino, tickets to events in Victoria, gift certificates for dinners in various restaurants, spa days, cooking classes and items from a variety of business. “We got some wonderful responses,” Dragufhan said. “There’s a whole range of items that will be up for auction so people can have something small, they can bid on something large.” The goal is to raise $25,000 through the evening. In total the synagogue is trying to raise $900,000 to complete all needed repairs, including restoring stained glass windows, replacing the front porch and improving the seismic stability of the building. Synagogue organizers are also planning events for 2013 to celebrate the 150th anniversary. Tickets for the live auction are $50 and include hors d’oeuvres, care of The London Chef, and drinks. Legendary Victoria auctioneer Eric Charman will be leading the live auction. Tickets are available online at congregationemanu-el.ca or by mail at Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard St., Victoria, V8W 2J3.
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Via Choralis performs Requiem for Remembrance For its first concert of the 2012-13 season, Saanich Peninsula’s Via Choralis chamber choir presents music for Remembrance Day, featuring Gabriel Fauré’s well-loved Requiem. The program will also include Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine and other music by Canadian composers Paul Halley, Pete Seeger, Larry Nickel and Linda Fletcher. Pie Jesu from the Requiem will be sung by young Victoria soprano Gwendolyn Jamieson, who has sung for five years with Viva Youth Choir and recently was invited to join the adult women’s choir Ensemble Laude, one of the youngest members of that choir. She has performed as a soloist with the early music ensemble, A Great Noyse, on several occasions, and recently attended as the youngest participant at the Historically Informed Summer School in York, England. Accompanist Braden Young studied piano performance focusing on collaborative piano at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and the University of British Columbia. He has also pursued studies in voice and in composition, and has been the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards for academic excellence as well as performance. The performance, directed by Nicholas Fairbank, is on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third St., in Sidney. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students. For more information go to viachoralis.com.
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Every few years a surprise team shows up as a major contender in the Island high school cross country series. This year it was the Reynolds secondary boys team, taking the Island Cross Country Championship team title at Beaver Lake on Oct. 24. Reynolds beat out perennial powerhouses Oak Bay High, which came second, and Nanaimo’s Dover Bay secondary, in third. Oak Bay won the girls team title. “The (Reynolds) boys lost their minds a bit just because it was so unexpected,” said Reynolds coach Brad Cunningham. “We knew we had a deep team, but Oak Bay and Dover Bay are so strong, and (fourth-place) Mount Douglas too.” Ben Weir of Glenlyon Norfolk School set a course record as the top male, completing the 6.7-kilometre course in 20 minutes, 42 seconds, just three seconds ahead of Liam Kennel of Oak Bay High. Thomas Getty of Mount Doug took third, 30 seconds later, a sweep by the trio of teammates who train together at the city’s elite high school track and field program. Pacing the lead group of male runners at Beaver Lake was Reynolds’ Seamus Maguire, as usual. Maguire is the reigning B.C. high school 800-
metre champion and a “frontrunner” who likes to lead out. Close behind Maguire was Erik Evans, among the pack of Weir, Kennel and Getty. Evans overtook Maguire as they finished fourth and sixth, respectively. Key to the Reynolds’ win was getting five runners in the top 25, a feat that will prove challenging against the rest of the province this weekend. Taylor Lyman, a Grade 9 student, finished an impressive race at 16th overall, with teammates Thomas Thierbach in 19th and Jon McKay in 23rd. “We’ve been fifth the last few years so it’s great we finally get to go to provincials,” Cunningham said. The top four teams qualfiy for provincials in Prince George on Saturday (Nov. 3). Reynolds will be sending the maximum seven runners, same as with Oak Bay, Dover Bay and Mount Doug. Reynolds’ only cross country girl, Grade 11 Klara Hlavon, will also make the trip. She finished 21st overall. “We’re not a traditional cross country school, so this is a special year and it’s one that’s been four years in the making,” said Cunningham, a former competitive triathlete. “When Maguire and Evans came together four years ago I thought, ‘huh, we have something here.’” Reynolds is a “ragtag group” of exceptional athletes, Cunningham explained, as most of them have another sport that is their main focus. Evans is a triathlete who trains under local youth coach Kelly Guest. Maguire is a Saanich junior Braves hockey player hoping to crack the B.C. Hockey League.
Locals gunning for top spots at provincials Travis Paterson News staff
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Caleigh Bachop of Mount Doug, No. 461, and Madelyn Brunt, No. 664, are part of the lead pack of runners at the high school cross country championships at Beaver Lake on Oct. 24. Thierbach is a competitive curler and McKay spends most of his time in the pool as an aspiring swimmer. “In a way, they are good runners and had the races of their lives. They committed to this team even though they’re specialized in other disciplines.”
Middle school student Desirae Ridenour of Cowichan Valley won the girls race with Caleigh Bachop of Mount Doug in second, Miryam Basset of Nanaimo secondary in third and Madelyn Brunt of Oak Bay High in fourth. sports@vicnews.com
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UVic Vike Carly Krestanovich carries the ball against the UBC Thunderbirds at UVic earlier this season. The Vikes and T-Birds travel to Toronto for the CIS nationals this week. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
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The UVic Vikes women’s field hockey team is in Toronto for the CIS women’s field hockey championship, Nov. 1 to 4. A 12th championship banner isn’t out of the question for the Vikes, but with 12 first and second year players on the squad, this year is more about experience and the long term plan. Last week three Vikes were named Canada West All-Stars, local products Kyla Kirby and Annie Walters-Shumka, and Surrey’s Carly Krestanovich. The national championship begin with roundrobin play from Thursday to Saturday. The top two teams following pool play will advance to gold-medal final on Nov. 4. All 12 matches will be streamed on CIS-SIC.tv. The Vikes (3-4-1) qualified for nationals by finishing second in the three-team conference ahead of Calgary, and behind UBC (8-0). sports@vicnews.com
Even before the race started, running partners Caleigh Bachop, Madelyn Brunt, Brittany King and Megan Kinghorn found each other. With Miryam Bassett of Nanaimo, the crew formed a lead pack, as they usually do, and jumped out ahead of the 4.5-kilometre high school cross country championships course at Beaver Lake. No one noticed Desirae Ridenour, a Grade 9 student from Mill Bay’s George Bonner Middle School. “We took our group out pretty hard, we didn’t see (Ridenour) at the beginning of the race,” said Bachop, a Grade 12 student from Mount Douglas secondary. “We were running our usual race, but on the second hill (Ridenour) took off. We all thought ‘who is that?’ but I wasn’t feeling it for a push. We didn’t say anything, we just let her go.” Ridenour went on to win the race, 16 seconds ahead of Bachop (second) and 19 seconds ahead of Bassett (third), who is last year’s champion. Brunt, of the Oak Bay High champion girls team, finished fourth, while King and Kinghorn, of Spectrum Community school, slipped to seventh and eighth. Word on the street is that Ridenour is the “We didn’t say younger sister of Chrisanything, we just tine Ridenour, a former Canada Summer Games let her go.” triathlon champion and – Caleigh Bachop national team member who transfered from UVic to the University of Guelph this fall. “I had never seen (Ridenour) before, she ripped it up out there,” Bachop said. The Mount Doug girls team finished fifth and missed the cut for provincials, just a few points behind Campbell River high. Bachop will attend as the only girl from Mount Doug, a contender for top spot. “It’s too bad we can’t go to Prince George as a team, we were so close,” Bachop said. The middle distance specialist will return as a go-to member of Mount Doug’s track and field team this spring. She won the provincial 800-metre club championship in the summer and is weighing her post secondary options for 2013. That includes the possibility of joining the Vikes, which would follow in her dad Steve’s footsteps. Steve competed for Esquimalt High before setting the Vikes’ indoor 800m record, which he holds to this day. Bachop isn’t going it alone in Prince George. She joins the Mount Doug boys team, which finished fourth, and her elite high school track and field teammates. “Brunt, King and Kinghorn and I all go back and forth every race and they are highly fit right now,” Bachop said. “It will be a tough race.” Now that they know about Ridenour, the crew can keep an eye on her just as they’ll be hoping to keep Kayla Stone of Vancouver and Regan Yee of Hazelton (north of Smithers) within reach. sports@vicnews.com
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Friday is the annual pink in the rink game for the Saanich Braves, and it’s a night the Island’s second place junior B team does not take lightly. The Braves (12-3) host the Westshore Wolves (10-7) at Pearkes arena. There’ll be no problem finding motivation for the Braves. Not only is it breast cancer fundraiser night, it’s the first rematch since the Wolves shutout Braves 3-0 at Pearkes on Oct. 12. “Goalie Alec Dhillon stood on his head that night and changed the momentum of the game,” said Braves coach Brad Cook. “We started doing things out of character, which can happen on nights like that.” The Braves bounced back from that game, which was only their second loss of the season, with a win. The Braves lost their next game to the Victoria Cougars, but have since won three straight, two against the Kerry Park Islanders and one against the Peninsula Panthers. And now the Braves hope to make it four in a row with the expansion Wolves visiting. “It comes down to playing a more structured game and limiting the Wolves’ chances. It could very likely be a goaltending duel,” Cook said. Likely starting for the Braves is Tanner McGaw, who has 10 wins in 12 games. McGaw, a former Victoria Grizzlies tender, owns the league’s best save percentage of .928, and has the second best goals against average of 2.21 per game. Defensively the Braves are still in a fix. Forward Andrew White has done an admirable job since moving to into the defensive core against the Oceanside Generals on Oct. 13. Cook said White will stay on the blue line until injured D-men Liam Sproule and Garrett Kemmler are healthy. “Not having Sproule and Kemmler is a big blow to this club. We’ve used seven different affiliate players already and it’s still October.” No surprise to anyone is the play of captain Ty Jones, last year’s MVP. Jones centres the top line with returnee Shawn McBride on his left and Josh Gray on his right. Gray is new to the Braves this season, a displaced Kootenay junior B player who finished last year with the Texas Brahmas in the junior B Western States Hockey League. The 20-year-old scored
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Saanich Braves forward Josh Gray carries the puck against the Kerry Park Islanders in VIJHL action, Friday (Oct. 26) at Pearkes Arena. The Braves won 3-1. seven goals and 10 assists in 14 games with the Brahmas, and has 15 goals in 15 games this year. “He’s blessed with a rocket of a shot and he’s a big strong kid who can destroy people out there,” Cook said. Game time for pink in the rink is 6:30 p.m.
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Vikes into soccer playoffs The UVic Vikes men’s and women’s soccer teams are heading to the Canada West playoffs. The men bettered the Mount Royal Cougars 3-0 in the rain-soaked conditions of Centennial Stadium on Friday. The Vikes fell 2-0 to the Winnipeg Wesmen on Saturday, but are in the playoffs regardless. They’ll attend the Canada West Final Six in Edmonton this weekend, Nov. 3 and 4. The Vikes women’s team, which is hosting the CIS nationals later in November, is on pace to win its way in. Janelle Smith, Jana Yates and Emma Greig each scored once in the Vikes 3-0 win over the Fraser Valley Cascades at Centennial on Saturday. The Vikes women advance to the Canada West Final Four at Trinity Western University in Langley, Nov. 3 and 4. sports@vicnews.com
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MICHAEL MARTIN CRAWFORD Michael Martin Crawford, 61, formerly of Maui, Hawaii, passed away after a brief illness on October 20, 2012 in Victoria, BC. Michael leaves his wife, Lesley “Lili�; his mother Diane, of Vancouver WA; three children, Leila, Randi and Chase and 3 grandchildren. A gathering of friends will take place on November. 10th in Victoria. Cards of condolence may be mailed to The Crawford Family, 852 Darwin Ave., Victoria, BC, V8X 2X6 or made online at www.earthsoption.com
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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and beneďŹ t package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTSMAN, EXPERIENCE is required for permanent employment. Must have mechanical knowledge & be computer & keyboard literate. Attention: Norma, Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc, 1440 Redwood St, Campbell River, BC, V9W 5L2 250-286-1151. nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clearâ€? security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head OfďŹ ce, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in conďŹ dence to: Human Resources OfďŹ cer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca ONLINE MEDIA Consultant Needed: Do you specialize in PPC, SEO, and Social Media? Apply to our job posting at http://tinyurl.com/93zreqk
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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
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LEEMAR EXCAVATOR Components Requires a Red Seal certiďŹ ed Heavy Duty Mechanic for in house and offsite repairs for a variety of West Coast Equipment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years work experience, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license with an air endorsement ticket. Welding experience is an asset. Leemar is located in Parksville and services Vancouver Island. We offer a competitive beneďŹ ts package dependent on experience. Please fax resumes to 250-248-4404 Attn: Shop foreman or by email to danielle@leemar.ca PLUMBER, JOURNEYMAN Prepare, fabricate, install plumbing and heating piping systems. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow instruction. Hold a valid drivers license. Professional appearance at all times. Must have plumbing trades certiďŹ cations. Salary negotiable upon experience. Forward resume to quadramech@telus.net SIBOLA MOUNTAIN FALLING is looking for CertiďŹ ed Fallers for seismic work in BC & Alberta. For more info contact Jordan at 250-5969488 or jordan@sibolamountainfalling.com
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6-DRAWER DRESSER, solid wood, extremely clean, $35. (250)380-9596.
LADY’S PANT Coat, 50% wool, exc. quality. Red, black trim, sz 12. $35. 250-383-5390 LARGE DOG house, comes apart, excellent condition, $35 obo. Call 250-595-5734. MIRROR, 28�x42�, $10. 2004 Heater (Kersone), $80. K-nex game, $9. 778-265-1615. QUEEN BED Frame & slats, solid pine, nice design, needs a little TLC. $55. James Bay 250-380-8733 TFAL works 6413.
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SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, October 31, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
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RENTALS
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOMES WANTED
APARTMENT/CONDO
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Gorge Apartments
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromya lgia? Increase Performance? Commercial Vibration machine. Clinically proven. (250)287-2009.
BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18”Dx50”Wx79”H, red/brown tone, $265. Mikasa bone china ‘Minuet’ large serving dishes $10.ea. Melba Rose bone china gravy dish, 6 desert bowls w/plates $20. (250)380-8733. DOWNSIZING/ SACRIFICE. Glass & white oak china hutch - wall mount or buffet. $200. White solid oak entertainment/ media storage centre $250. (250)656-9717. NEED TO Outfit An Office? Executive Chair, desk, bookcase, 2 client chairs. Call (250)652-0793.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES 2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scooter with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, flag holder and canopy. Like new, always kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.
SHIMPO potters wheel, bats included, $600. Olympic klin model# 2327h, 23”wx27”d, new wiring, needs some new bricks, also included klin sitter dial, thermometer 1 full shelf, 8 1/2 shelves, posts and stilts, $700. Ohaus chipper beam scale, 2610 grams, $35. Open to reasonable offers. 1(250)247-8152.
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 4, 1pm-4pm. 10353 Devlin Place, Sidney, BC.Call 250-655-1499. $485,000 Details at: w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 www.realtor.ca mls #316102
HOUSES FOR SALE
SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. Call 250-478-9231.
YAMAHA KAYAK roof racks, 2 locking bars, 1 side has 2 cradles, 2nd side has a Hullavator unit, drops to waste level. Seldom used, paid over $1200, asking $500 firm. Please email: keebird@shaw.ca
CENTRAL SAANICH: 2 bdrm apt. Util’s incld’d. N/S. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call (250)477-2561. SAANICHTON CONDO. 2bdrm. $1275. Close to amens. Quiet bldg. (250)881-2347. SIDNEY BACHELOR. Patio, parking, near beach & town. N/S. $720. (250)812-4154.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or office, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 fireplaces, pet allowed. 71-14 Erskine Ln., Tel: 250-478-0269. Open House, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. w w w. C o m f r e e. c o m / 3 6 7 0 9 7 www.mls.ca x2486311 CORDOVA BAY. REDUCED! (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath Character house, view. with 1bdrm suite. $575,000. (below appraisal) Call 250-818-5397.
408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291 BERNINA 820 QE Sewing Computer - high end sewing & quilting machine w/ 40 cm long free arm, stitch regulator, dual feed. $4500. (250)882-5465.
FOR SALE BY OWNER. #30 Lekwammen Drive. 55+ complex. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, den, family room, dbl. garage. LP $319,900. Irma (250)477-4117
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
OAK BAY. Updated home on two levels. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sunroom + patio, new everything. 1766 sq ft & 956 unfinished sq ft. $658,000. Call 250-598-6902.
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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FOR SALE 1-200 KW/250 KVA/300 amp 480 generator Cat engine 3406B c/w 1-1800 litre double wall Tidy Tank. $7000. Call 250-949-8133.
LOTS 4 RS3 SERVICED LOTS, in Langford, starting at $179,000 Great Happy Valley Location, flat, ready for building. All services to lot lines. Excellent location, end of wooded lane. Email or call 250-661-2837 or 250-857-2481 for more info. mtd@shaw.ca
RENTALS
STOREWIDE LIQUIDATION. Furniture, Mattresses; Microfibre or Leather Sofa, Loveseat & Chair w/5 Built-In Recliners, Choice of Colour $999.95; Tools, Hdwe. Everything Goes! Nothing Held Back! Vic & Toni Retired! Also save on Heaters, Axes, Tarps, Bookcases, BunkBeds; Recliners 1/2 Price! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C
500 RECENT paperbacks, $.50; Altas Lathe, $900; 1200 hand crafted earrings/necklaces, $2-$7, large amounts 50% off. Call (250)655-3347.
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MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.ca
STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca
REAL ESTATE
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
SIDNEY CONDO, James White Blvd. 3 bdrms or 2-bdrm + den. 1200 sq.ft, N/S, N/P, 55+. $1400/mo (250)652-3606 THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250. 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440. TILLICUM TOP flr 2 BD 1 BA 55+ bldg incl. storage, in-suite or same flr lndry. $950. 250858-2383. U pay hydro avail. now
COTTAGES DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES OAK BAY: Bright 2 bdrm suite duplex w/ garden. h/w floors, D/W, W/D. Close to all amens. Avail immed. NS/NP. $1350. To view call (250)217-2421.
215 Gorge Road East Victoria
$500 Move In Incentive Bachelor from $700/mo. 1 bdrm. from $790/mo. 2 bdrm. from $995/mo. • Indoor swimming pool (Redwood Park only) • Surface & carport parking • Upgraded balconies • Spectacular views • Storage lockers • Situated in Park Setting • 2 km from downtown • Crime Free MultI-Housing Program
Kamel Point Village Apartments 70 Dallas Road, Victoria
$500 Move In Incentive 2 bdrm. from $1,200/mo. • Water front low-rise • Outdoor parking available • Balconies • Bike storage • In suite storage • Dishwasher in some suites • Laundry room
Gorge Towers Apartments 200 Gorge Road West, Victoria
$500 Move In Incentive 1 bdrm. from $870/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo. • Wheel-chair accessible • Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available • Lockers • Elevators • Laundry room • Balconies • Bicycle storage • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
Fair Oaks Apartments 3501 Savannah Avenue, Saanich
$250 Move In Incentive 1 bdrm. from $840/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,014/mo. • Lush foliage & groomed landscaping • Well-maintained building •Amenities nearby • Wheel-chair accessible • Covered, indoor and outdoor parking • Laundry room • Balconies • Lockers • Elevator • Small fitness room
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HOMES FOR RENT
BRENTWOODBACHELOR Lrg furn’d, grd level. Priv entrance, parking, close to bus. NS/NP. $700. (250)652-9454. FLORENCE LAKE, 2 yr old 1 bdrm ground level suite, large mudroom, F/S, W/D, & micro. 2 private entrances w/ sunroom & patio on 1 acre prop. Utils incl. N/S, small pet ok, $950. Nov. 1. 250-391-1967. NEWLY RENO’D, bright, large 1 bedroom suite, $900 month! Includes heat, hydro, hot water, garbage pick-up, shared laundry, separate ground level entrance. Large shared fenced back yard, on main bus route, close to West Shore Mall. Located in Colwood on a quiet dead end street. Call 778-433-2056 for viewing. SAANICH: 2 bdrm. NS/NP, N/D. Separate ent. W/D. Quiet area close to Beckwith Park. Avail. Dec. 1st. $1300/mo. Call (250)479-7201.
SIDNEY 2-BDRM + den, split level. F/P, 5 appl’s, prkng, yard pet ok. $1400. (250)812-4154.
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SIDNEY- LRG 1 bdrm grd level, W/D, new appls, new paint, 1blk to downtown & waterfront, garden, prkg. NS/NP, Nov 1, $825+ utils. Call Greg or Adri 250-655-7238. UPTOWN UPDATED 1-bdrm. 820 sq.ft, 3 storage rms, patio, yard, prkng, own entr., NS/NP. $860. incl. (250)361-3508. UVIC/CAMOSUN area, 2 bdrm, priv ent, N/P, N/S, $900. Avail immed. (250)477-6652.
TOWNHOUSES
AUTO SERVICES
LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St. SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060. TOWNHOUSE FOR Rent, Sooke Beautiful New Townhouse for rent in Sooke. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, 6 appliances. Garage & Driveway. 10 min walk to town core, on bus route. Private, cozy backyard. Small pets considered. $1350/mth, incl. garbage. Ph. 250-642-4952 or 250-8800110. Email: bulldog77@shaw.ca or visit www.drayeheights.com for photos.
WANTED TO RENT SENIOR COUPLE Just retired - wish to relax, do some writing, etc. while enjoying the peace & quiet of a cottage or private suite. Reliable tenants - will provide worry-free care of your property. Exc. ref’s. NS/NP/ND. (778)679-2044.
SIDNEY 2-BDRM, garage, yard, deck, F/S, W/D. $1350. + hydro. (250)812-4154. SOUTH OAK BAY furn’d character home, walk to golf club & beach, Jan 12 - Mar 16, all inclusive rent for 9 week period. $3500. Discounted in lieu of cat care. Call (250)598-4734. williamrobertson@shaw.ca
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SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.
EAST SOOKE. 4 Bd, 5 appl. Chef’s kit. $1800 + N/S, pets neg. 250-642-5289. Det. Avail SIDNEY: 1 lvl house 2br, dr, den. 1/2 blk to beach, NS/NP $1700 + util. (250)655-1304.
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1977 CADILAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $2000. obo. Please call (250)477-7076.
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ROOMS FOR RENT
1985 CADILLAC Seville, 70,000 k. Mint condition. White leather upholstery. 1 owner. $3,500. Call (250)656-1560.
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Dragons’ Den a test of Endurance Family-run butcher
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Tim Collins News staff
On the Dragons’ Den, Kevin O’Leary has a reputation as a prickly, sharptongued investor with few interests outside of making a buck. But the “dragon” is actually quite a nice guy, says Blake Smith-Daniels, a 12-year-old from Oak Bay, and a member of the band Endurance. “He was not at all what I expected,” Blake said. “He’s actually sort of a tame dragon. At the end of taping he came out and jammed with us. He’s a pretty decent musician.” Blake, along with the rest of the band, were part of a recent pitch to CBC’s Dragons’ Den – an episode focusing on youth entrepreneurs that will air tonight (Oct. 31) at 8 p.m. The Greater Victoria rock and roll/ blues band includes Blake’s brother Brett Smith-Daniels, 17, Michael Tessier, 16, and Trevor Kidd, 17. The band is a regular at venues like the Fernwood Inn and Lucky Bar, and this year they won the CRD’s Battle of the Bands. Beyond its youthful success, Endurance is a band out to make a difference and to help others. That commitment led them to successfully audition for a shot on the Dragons’ Den. “We were terrified,” said Kidd, who attends Mout Doug. “We got up at 5 a.m. and were literally shaking as we got ready to perform for the dragons. We were confident about the music, but the business pitch was a lot tougher.” The band’s pitch to the dragons
Kyle Slavin News staff
Photo courtesy Brenda Kidd
Greater Victoria teen band Endurance rocks out with Dragons’ Den star Kevin O’Leary during a taping of the show, which airs tonight (Wedesday). would see Endurance establish their own ethical record label. That label would handle not only their own music but would also seek to promote other young Canadian talent. “There are lots of talented kids out there,” said Brett, who attends Oak Bay high along with Tessier. “It would be great to open doors for other young musicians and create a bigger, different music scene. There are a lot of likeminded kids out there.” The ethical part of the band’s plan would see the label structured as a social enterprise, with a portion of profits going to charities like Free the Children or SOS Children’s Villages Canada.
Both the Smith-Daniels brothers are active in charitable movements outside the band. Blake is a member of Monterey school’s We to Me group and Brett has been actively involved in fund raising for Cops for Cancer and Free the Children. Although the band is contractually restricted from releasing any information about the outcome of their pitch to the dragons, the experience has both energized the group and reinforced their commitment to use their talent for something other than making money. “I want to be a musician,” Blake said. “But I also want to make a difference.” reporter@vicnews.com
A Greater Victoria institution for meats – including its haggis – has shut down its three shops after 35 years in operation. Ronald Orr & Son Family Butcher, which had locations in Saanich, Brentwood Bay and most recently Sidney, closed Oct. 20 with little warning. According to members of the Orr family, who posted statements on the butcher shop’s Facebook page, the poor economy and large supermarket chains are to blame for the end of the business. “In the United States and Canada, butcher shops are becoming less common because of the increasing popularity of supermarkets,” wrote Lori Magi Orr. “Supermarkets employ butchers for secondary butchery, but in the United States and Alberta even that role is diminished with the advent of ‘caseready’ meat, where the product is packaged for retail sale at the packinghouse or specialized central processing plants.” “A small butcher shop, like my family, can’t survive on selling only the specialty items,” added Julie Hebb on the Facebook page. “When the majority of the population is buying in bulk and mass produced lower quality products, it makes it difficult for the little guy.” A number of people on the Facebook discussion thanked the Orr clan for years of good meats and service, and lamented the decline of small, neighbourhood shops. The Orr family didn’t respond to requests for interviews by the News’ deadline. kslavin@saanichnews.com YOU CO
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