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Jessika returns home North Saanich family brings home a threeyear-old from the U.S. Devon MacKenzie News staff

A year-and-a-half after going on a prearranged visit to her biological father’s home in the United States, a young Saanich Peninsula girl has finally been returned home. Three-year-old Jessika Angel GnirkThompson was brought home earlier this month by her grandparents who travelled to the U.S. to get her. The child is in the middle of a cross-border custody dispute. “The courts gave us temporary custody of Jessika before we went to the U.S. so we were able to just pick her up and head back right away before her “We’re just father could get so thrilled she’s into court the next morning,” home.” explained Jessi– Paulette Schiller ka’s grandmother, Collette Thompson, who credits her daughter Jessica for being strong through the hardship. “Our daughter Jessica has just been so amazing through this all and Jessika is just pleased as punch to be home with her family.” Jessica Thompson, a Parkland Secondary graduate, lives in North Saanich with her parents, her infant daughter Aurora and now once again, her daughter Jessika. PLEASE SEE: Family credits MP, page 6

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Gilbert Labelle comes into Sidney from Victoria a couple of times per month to trap crab off the Bevan Fishing Pier. He said it’s a great way to spend a little time on a sunny day in the fall.

North Saanich watching appeal District could be affected by decision to reduce value of Horseshoe Bay terminal Steven Heywood News staff

A recent decision by the B.C. Property Assessment Appeal Board to reduce the current value of the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver from $47.9 million to just 20 bucks, has coastal communities with B.C. Ferries docks — including the District of North Saanich — worried over possible lost tax revenue. In its Oct. 29, 2012 decision, the Appeal Board agreed with B.C. Ferries’ argument —

made in July — that “the properties have no market value because they have no other purpose other than as a ferry terminal and there is no potential for profit under this use.” The District of West Vancouver, as well as the B.C. Assessment Authority itself, is appealing the decision, citing a potential loss of close to $1 million in past and anticipated tax revenue. B.C. Ferries had appealed their Horseshoe Bay assessment for 2010, 2011 and 2012. “We will do everything we can to reduce

the impact of this decision on our taxpayers,” stated West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith in a media release. “This is another example of costs being downloaded to a municipality, and this decision sets a precedent for assessment reviews for ferry terminals in the entire province. Every city and town in B.C. that has a ferry terminal should be worried about this outrageous decision.” PLEASE SEE: Taxes at risk, page 7

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Innovation, automation at Straightline Sidney’s Straightline Precision is manufacturing components for an international marketplace The next few editions of the Peninsula News Review will highlight businesses on the recent Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry. Read about what they do, their challenges and success stories.

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Dennis Paulson got his start in metalwork as a Parkland Secondary School student. Who knew that years later, he and his brother DJ would be partners in a company, thriving on innovation, based in Sidney and supplying goods to customers both near and far? The Paulsons — Mike, Dennis and DJ — own Straightline Precision Industries Inc., which they founded in 1996. They produce machined and fabricated components for a variety of industries — including the mountain bike industry. “We were initially a little shop in a garage,” said DJ during the Saanich Peninsula chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry, held Oct. 30. “We started with odd jobs, but we found international customers along the way.” By 2006, the family-owned business added Straitline Components as an in-house brand. It designs and manufactures high-end, aftermarket mountain bike components — a line they say they have seen grow rapidly over the last few years. Bike components, such as pedals and gears and more, are designed and engineered on site. Over the last seven to eight years, DJ said their success in this area has allowed them to buy more machines and increase their level of job automation to streamline their production schedule. From an auto-picking storage machine to a robotic arm that feeds one of the fabricating machines, Straightline says their automation helps them to be competitive in the marketplace. “We do have robotics running some of the machines,” added Dennis. “Automation is a big thing for us. A little company like this, spending so much on automation, allows us to be competitive.” It also gives them some freedom to be able to diversify their line of products and what they can supply to a variety of customers. For example, they produce between 20,000 and 30,000 axles per year in their mountain bike components. While they do send out some of their components for colouring, they return to Sidney for packaging and are sent out to customers around the world. Europe, Dennis said, is Straightline’s biggest market, adding they do send their products to 30 international distribution points.

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Straightline Precision owner Dennis Paulson describes the machining work done by his company to participants in a Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Tour of Industry on Oct. 30. Below, a robotic arm is part of the local company’s automation innovations. time employees and have a payroll in the neighbourhood of $500,000. Most of their staff live on the Saanich Peninsula and for the Paulsons, the area has always been their home. They operate out of a tight warehouse in the Sidney industrial park. With their offices, manufacturing floor, packaging department and storage area all in the same building, there was talk from the Paulsons that they might be looking to move into new digs. “The business has grown beyond our physical space,” Dennis said. “Plans are to expand in the future.” Despite their small profile and family base, Straightline Precision is finding success in their 100 per cent entrepreneurial local business.

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The company also makes parts for the aerospace industry and has the capacity for more specialized or custom jobs when they arise. Dennis said they don’t advertise

that aspect of the company, but there is a demand for their services from the people who know what they can do. Straightline does employ 11 full-and-part-

In Friday’s News Review: The Victoria Airport Authority has expansion at a variety of levels in the works over the next few years. A runway expansion could attract new flights and planned improvement to the terminal itself will offer the traveler more options.

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NEW SKILLS MEANS NEW OPPORTUNITIES With the BC Jobs Plan, there will be 1,000,000 job openings created by 2020 – 43% will require skilled workers. That’s why we have a plan to ensure British Columbians are ﬁrst in line for the good jobs being created here at home: ` Upgrading equipment and improving access to teachers, so British Columbians get the best skills training. ` Matching skills to jobs, and jobs to skills, with the Regional Workforce Tables. ` Extending the BC Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit, to help people get the skills they need. It’s about transforming BC’s workforce to meet tomorrow’s opportunities. To learn more, visit: www.bcjobsplan.ca

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Toy drive is still alive Rob McMillan expanding his effort after Kiwanis dissolves Steven Heywood News staff

Rob McMillan is ramping up his efforts to collect enough toys to meet the demand from families in need during the holiday season. Between now and mid-December, McMillan is hitting the streets and finding businesses from Saanich to the Saanich Peninsula to help support his toy drive. He started his toy drive at Canoe Cove Restaurant last year. As a member of the Sidney Rotary Club, McMillan used the connections between local service groups to get the drive started, contributing to the community’s overall effort to give children in need a more joyful Christmas. Called Secret Santa: Toys for Tots, McMillan said this year he has taken on a bigger role in the wake of the dissolution of the local Kiwanis club. “I hope that this will be a new program for years to come,” he said. This effort, he said, is being run out of his restaurant — with support from the local Lions Club. The News Review incorrectly indicated in the last edition that the Lions were doing it all. They are, in fact, supporting McMillan and his toy drive — as are other local service groups. “I want to get all of the groups together for this effort,” McMillan explained. “If we pool all our resources and efforts together, the more people we can help, the better off we will be and the (toy drive) can grow.” The toy drive is already a shared effort. It partners with the Lions, who operate a food bank in Sidney. As they hand out hampers to families in need, they direct those with children to the toy drive distribution centre — which McMillian said he hopes will be in Iroquois Park this year, but added he is still talking with the Town of Sidney about that and a site downtown where he can collect people’s donations. There’s still a lot of work to be done, he

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Canoe Cove Restaurant owner Rob McMillan and some of the toys being collected for his Secret Santa: Toys for Tots event. Watch for collection points from Royal Oak to the Saanich Peninsula. continued. He’s meeting with area businesses to

round up donations and other support. There’s a planned

jazz night event at Canoe Cove Restaurant on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., where people will be invited to bring toys. McMillan added the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has plans in the works for a big event as well. Toy drop-off points have been going up quickly — people can bring their donations to the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce office, Cowland Paterson & Co. Accounting Services, Christie-Phoenix Insurance in Royal Oak and the Canoe Cove Restaurant. People can also call McMillan at 250-882-6294. Distribution of toys will coincide with the Lions’ hamper program, which takes place in mid-December. Watch the Peninsula News Review for more details as the date approaches.

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Family credits MP support Continued from page 1

“We’re just so thrilled she’s home,” said Jessika’s greatgrandmother Paulette Schiller. MP Elizabeth May supported the family through their hardships and assisted them in getting Jessika back to Canada. “She was just instrumental in supporting us to be able to bring our granddaughter back,” said Colette. “She made sure the U.S. law firm that took the case took it pro-bono and saw it through. Without her support we would have never had the energy to go through this.” The family held an official welcome home party Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1900 Dickson Ave. in North Saanich. A visit from MP Elizabeth May was planned during the party.

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Mother Jessica Thompson sits with her daughters Jessika and Aurora.

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The District of North Saanich has asked to be notified of any news from West Vancouver’s appeal of the decision. Director of Financial Services, Theresa Flynn said Thursday that B.C. Ferries is appealing the assessed value of their terminal lands in other municipalities — including Swartz Bay in North Saanich. That land is currently valued at around $43 million. If the corporation is successful, the district, Flynn said, stands to lose around $385,000 in tax revenue for 2012 — the only year that B.C. Ferries has appealed in their case. “We are following this closely,” Flynn said, adding the district could know more about the appeal by both West Vancouver and the B.C. Assessment Authority next week during a meeting they have with the Assessment Authority on other matters. District of North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall said she’s worried about how the decision will impact her community, adding she will also watch the appeal process as it unfolds. “This is a worrying development, in terms of the assessment authority’s direction,” Finall said. “This could impact two per cent or more of our annual budget. An impact of close to $400,000 in our budget is no joke.” That impact would, she continued, directly affect local taxpayers. The District of North Saanich provides sewer and water utility services to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, as well as police and fire protection. Finall said should the land value of the terminal also be affected by an Appeal Board decision, the district would look at its options in recouping the cost of those services from B.C. Ferries.

VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark has questioned a decision made in secret by an all-party committee to extend $127,000 in severance pay to MLAs who are recalled by voters. The decision was made in February 2011, at a time when recall campaigns were targeting B.C. Liberal MLAs over the imposition of the harmonized sales tax. It was belatedly disclosed in minutes from the Legislative Assembly Management Committee, which began public disclosure of its proceedings this fall after a critical report from B.C. Auditor General John Doyle. The severance amount equals 15 months of an MLA’s base salary, which was frozen at $101,859 a year in 2010, when the B.C. government imposed a two-year freeze on public service salaries. Severance has been available to MLAs defeated in elections since 2007, and also to those who retire at election time before reaching six years in office, when they becoming eligible for a lucrative pension. Clark was asked Thursday about extending severance to recalled MLAs. She said the government

doesn’t control the committee, which is chaired by legislative speaker Bill Barisoff and has both B.C. Liberal and NDP members. “I think a lot of people in a tough economy would look at that and say they don’t get it, and I am one of those people,” Clark said. Clark added she has not had an opportunity to speak to committee members. Barisoff, MLA for Penticton, was one of the B.C. Liberals targeted in anti-HST recall efforts that fell short. Barisoff defended the decision Thursday, telling reporters that MLAs who are recalled because of cabinet decisions rather than personal misconduct deserve severance so they can make the transition to another job. It can be difficult for defeated MLAs to find work, he said. The committee decided in 2007 to raise MLA pay to the current level, and set a formula for cost-of-living increases. The premier’s base pay was set at 190 per cent of base MLA pay, while cabinet ministers and the leader of the opposition make 150 per cent. The premier and cabinet ministers have since been subject to a 10 per cent pay cut as long as the B.C. budget is in deficit.

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Reay Creek is a small cog Salmon on B.C.’s west coast are battling fishermen, poachers, climate change and competition for food and space in their attempt to survive and reproduce. The recent Cohen Commission report outlines a variety of factors in their survival — or lack of it. One thing is clear: there are far more reasons for a collapse of Sockeye salmon on the Fraser River run than any single The park and culprit. creek itself is an Coho salmon, on the other hand, face urban beauty similar pressures and challenges, but their numbers do not seem to be as closely scrutinized. That doesn’t mean no one is paying attention to them and their habitat. At a local level, organizations like the Peninsula Stream Society and the Sidney Anglers group have been working to bring Reay Creek up to snuff. It has taken years of physical labour and education, but their work is paying off. Coho salmon have returned earlier than ever to Reay Creek. While they still face upstream challenges, habitat restoration efforts by local citizens and industry do wonders in making the water more hospitable. In the middle of Sidney, Reay Creek winds its way past homes and commercial areas. The Town and creek boosters have built a dam, created a park and helped the area return to a more natural state over the years — a far cry from a time when it flowed near a garbage dump. The park and creek itself is an urban beauty. While the stream is small, only 800 meters long, it is home to salmon and trout and watched over by eagles and owls — and people who want to make sure it remains as natural as possible. Reay Creek may only be a small cog, but each one helps keep salmon populations returning over and over. 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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Salmon mystery far from solved Before the 1,200-page, $25-million Fraser, from Washington all the way Cohen Commission report on the up to Alaska. Fraser River sockeye salmon fishery It’s not a pretty sight. From slips beneath the waves, allow me Washington up to the Central Coast, to dip my toe into the river of data the Skeena, Nass and up to Yukon’s that has flowed by in the past three Klukshu and Alaska’s Alsek, most years. runs show a decline If your information starting in the 1980s or on this hugely complex early 1990s. subject consisted of This includes runs skimming a few news that migrate down the stories or watching west side of Vancouver protesters on TV, you Island, away from salmon will likely conclude what farms. Alaska doesn’t urban people have been allow farms, preferring indoctrinated with for “ranching” – a strategy years. The whole issue that floods the ocean is salmon farms and habitat with millions of Tom Fletcher hatchery fish. These are whether they are bad or B.C. Views catastrophic. commercially fished and “Freeze new salmon marketed as “wild.” farms on sockeye migration route: B.C.’s North Coast has never Cohen” said the headline on a had salmon farms. The area has Black Press report. Those who read been subject to a moratorium past the headline would learn that since an NDP-controlled legislative Justice Bruce Cohen recommended committee gave its verdict on the a freeze on further salmon farms problem in 2008. around the Discovery Islands group The popular villain in those near Campbell River until 2020. It’s days was sea lice. Skeena up to the industry to show by that MLA Robin Austin chaired the time that the risk is “minimal,” or committee that called for an end farms there should be shut down. to open-pen salmon farms in five A B.C. Salmon Farming years. Then-agriculture minister Association spokesman said only Pat Bell approved one NDP nine of 70 B.C. salmon farms are recommendation, a moratorium in that area. There are no current on salmon farms in North Coast applications for more. waters. Let’s say you decide to plunge in, This was after the Pacific Salmon and download the full report from Forum conducted its own fourcohencommission.ca. If you go to year study, led by former fisheries Volume 2, page 102, you will see a minister John Fraser. series of graphs that show sockeye Similar to Cohen, Fraser runs from rivers other than the concluded that there is no simple

answer to this complex problem. And they agreed that salmon farms don’t explain it. Cohen’s report makes it clear that the problem is far larger than could possibly be explained by salmon farms. How about logging impact? Cohen concludes after much testimony that stream protection has improved significantly during the time of observed sockeye decline. Impact from extra runoff due to pine beetle infestation couldn’t be evaluated. Poaching on the Fraser? Cohen didn’t get around to that. His biggest concern was climate change, warming sensitive river waters and affecting ocean conditions. During the Cohen commission hearings, the 2010 Fraser sockeye run came in gangbusters, with 35 million fish. One leading theory is that ash from an Alaska volcano fertilized the ocean, producing algae that supported more salmon feed. Could it be that salmon ranching from Alaska, Japan and elsewhere is simply depleting the food supply? That too is inconclusive. Finally, Tides Canada, a U.S. front group that diverts attention from U.S. salmon and oil tankers, spent $25,000 to publicize Cohen’s evidence. But only as it relates to B.C. salmon farms, and how bad they are. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Most runs show a decline starting in the 1980s or early 1990s.’

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here are serious consequences of allowing the Enbridge Northern Gateway Oil Pipeline Project to proceed through British Columbia from Alberta to China. It will, in all probability, lead to a major oil spill catastrophe off our Pacific Ocean coast. To add insult to injury we now discover, thanks mostly to the Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May, Prime Minister Harper has agreed to a secret

deal with the dictator in China, a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, FIPPA. It is secret because Harper will not allow it to be openly debated nor be voted on in the Parliament of Canada. Most experts agree, because of China’s large economic power in the world, the consequences of this FIPPA are enormous. It permits the Chinese sweeping powers to usurp Canadian laws for over 31 years. The Harper Conservatives are

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not only selling out Canadian sovereignty and raw resources to a large dictatorship but they are doing so through this secret deal. Canadians deserve better. We want in Canada an accountable, transparent and democratic federal government, not a secret agreement with a foreign dictator which erodes Canadians’ rights, laws, health, safety and environment. Paul Connolly Victoria

This is to object in the strongest possible terms to the proposed FIPA agreement between our country and China. All the advantages in this agreement will go to China, with very little benefit for Canada and certainly not enough to offset the negative impacts for our country. The ruling regime in China is amongst the most repressive in the world in terms of international human rights. Ask any Tibetan to find verification of that claim. There is nothing resembling a true quid pro quo in dealing with the regime presently in power in China. This agreement needs far more scrutiny and input from independent trade experts and the Canadian public, before it comes close to seeing the light of day. Jack Thornburgh North Saanich

Some things in life are still free At the junction of Island View Road and the Pat Bay Highway are two meadows with cows in them. Some are portly, being heavy with offspring. All are giving pleasure to walkers, cyclists, and car drivers. Every morning they wait in a group for the tractor to trundle up with their breakfast of hay. Artists are seen setting up their paints and stools as they sketch the animals, still busy munching. In my young day it was commonplace to see grazing herds of cows; now parents and small children delight in watching them — most tots have never see a cow in a field. The bovines stare back though big brown eyes, and continue chewing. Some things in life are still free. Margaret J. Jestico Saanichton

Lead us not into temptation Marijuana is a dangerous drug, that pollutes the brain. Why would any government want to legalize something that causes families so much grief and pain? All dope addicts start with marijuana, then they have to ramp up the thrills. It would appear to me all these MPs that are supporting this idiotic idea, perhaps are users. Sure, it’s a cash cow, that’s the only reason they want it legalized. But just wait until we get a bunch of legal users who drink as well and your profits will pay out billions looking after addicts.

We are trying to stop people from smoking cigarettes, yet so many seem to think a joint is harmless. This stuff is dangerous. Once you start, it hooks into your life. Get real folks. Marijuana, cigarettes cause birth defects, cancer, depression, deafness, etc. I bet every addict out there started with marijuana. Marijuana changes lives, causes deaths and destroys families. Only those, that are ill, and fully monitored by a medical doctor should be allowed to have marijuana. What kind of young people will we have in the next generation, when adults are so stupid? Yield not to temptation. Eileen Nattrass Saanichton

Compromise required in B.C. Ferries talks Re: Ferries: Gulf Islanders pay price, by Daniel Palmer, Wednesday, Nov. 7. I was dismayed to read the comments from Harold Swierenga. Does the ferry system need an overhaul? You betcha. But it will take some creative and forward-looking proposals, not falling back into entrenched positions. It doesn’t help to pit one area of the province against another. It is no longer the 1960s when the ferry corporation was set up. Our economy has changed drastically. Try to contribute something thoughtful and meaningful to the current ferry discussions — compromise will be required on both sides. H.E. Smith Sidney

Please Mr. Harper, don’t sign this treaty A letter writer in the News Review recently, on acceptance of the Northern Gateway pipeline, must not know a treaty was signed by our Prime Minister. He has signed a treaty where our resources can be sold (to China), rendering any objections by Canadian or the court unsustainable. China has already made a significant investment in the oil sands. I hope Mr. Harper does not sign this agreement. Joan Dear Sidney

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y the time you read this I if one rots it won’t harm the others. should be up in Cedar visiting Lay them in a single layer on newspamy brother, but since I haven’t per until the foliage dies back and sepaleft yet, what can I tell you that rates from the tuber. could be in the slightest way If you have had mildew on your interesting? plants, put the foliage in the garbage I can tell you that my incredible Hibisand shake the tuber in a bag containcus plant has one bloom fully open plus ing some fungicide (sulphur, benomyl) six buds in various stages of maturity. before storing. This means there should be blooms A cool place is what you need, but opening, one at a time, for weeks. where the bulbs won’t freeze. You won’t Helen Lang If you have someone dear to you who need to bring them back out until late loves plants, a gift of a hibiscus could be Over the Garden February, when we’ll all be dreaming Fence a winner. I don’t want to mention Christof seeds, warming soil, more light and mas yet, as there will be tons of adverless rain! tising before then and I’ll probably talk I was going to talk a bit more about about an orgy of gifts for gardeners to try to help birds, to try to persuade you to consider a bird you find something marvelous (at a modest price) feeder to help them survive during what might be to give to some lucky person. a nasty cold winter. In the meantime, a few suggestions about what When we were on Melissa Street, Himself made we need to do at this miserable time of year. a gruesome feeder out of a string of five or six marAs you will have guessed, it is pouring rain out- row bones, tied about four inches apart. He used side and it is a dull, dull day. You’d like to stay a huge needle to pass the string throught the marin bed, pull the blankets up over your head, and row, shuddering as he handled the greasy bones. sing “See you next spring.” Tomorrow, when I’m in But, fond of the birds, he persevered untll he was Cedar for a few days, I hope to find a few different satisfied it was the right length. ideas to share with you. This was a favorite with the bushtits and much Meanwhile, my balcony garden is pretty pathetic desired by both the crows and the woodpeckers. — everything is dying or dead except the carrots, We always nailed a piece of suet to our Hawthorne and they don’t look too swift either. They are, tree, which these latter birds enjoyed. however, small and crisp and juicy and a great Bird food, which fell from either the feeders or addition to a stew, left whole, just washed off, not the bones, fell onto the deck where the ground even peeled. I believe someone suggested that left feeders found it — juncoes, and occasionally a shy unpeeled they are better for you, but that may just Oregon thrush. be a figment of my imagination. We put a table beside the dining-room window I’ll bring in my one begonia tuber, still in its pot, where we had a bird’s-eye view of all the goingsand store it in the utility room, or maybe in my on in the local bird kingdom, as we ate our lunch. closet, where it is both dark and reasonably cool. It was lovely! Those of you with a shed or a garage could dig your tubers and store them in peat moss or sawHelen Lang has been the Peninsula News Review’s dust — even sand or soil — spacing them apart, so garden columnist for more than 30 years.

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A tribute to the legendary Rat Pack made up of playboys Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra is coming to the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney this winter. The group of crooners were known for filling almost every seat during their appearances and fans would pour into Las Vegas, sometimes sleeping in cars and hotel lobbies, just to be

The Peninsula News Review has four pairs of tickets to give away to the Rat Pack on Dec. 5. Send an email with your name, phone number and home town to reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com and you will be entered in to one of four weekly draws. A winner will be drawn on the Monday and Friday during the last two weeks of November. Good luck! part of the Rat Pack experience. The concert takes place Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $39.75.

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Cinderella marks their fourth Christmas pantomime. Pantomimes are a Christmas tradition in the British Isles with many professional companies featuring celebrity artists in London and other major British cities. The Players’ rendition of Cinderella is being produced under the direction of Matt Watson who also plays one of the Ugly Sisters, Buttercup. Watson’s

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Local community is the foundation for Central Saanich Thrifty Foods Passing the four beautiful totem poles hand-carved by local First Nations artist Charles Elliott that welcome customers to the Central Saanich Thrifty Foods, shoppers know their community store is something special. And with major renovations now complete, that’s never been more true than now. Not only does the store Stan offer the freshest food Waterman around, but friendly, welcomes locally minded staff who live right in the you to community, notes store Thrifty Foods manger Stan Waterman. in Central The born-and-raised Saanich Peninsula resident Saanich joined Thrifty Foods part-time 22 years ago, but it soon became apparent the growing company offered the opportunity to build a career. “It didn’t take long to see there were definite career opportunities,” he says. “The constant change is challenging and I enjoy the challenge.” Over the years his work has taken him to numerous Island stores, first becoming produce manager and then assistant store manager, before taking on a more regional role as a retail operations specialist. Later offered the opportunity to become store manager first at James Bay, then at the Tuscany Thrifty Foods in Saanich, Waterman most recently returned to his Peninsula roots to head the Central Saanich store. Constant through the years and the locations has been the company’s commitment to quality, community and service, and its customers’ loyalty to Thrifty Foods. “No matter what store I’ve been at, the customers say, ‘It’s my Thrifty Foods.’ They really take ownership of their store and Central Saanich is no different,” Waterman says, pointing to the store’s support for local organizations, schools, sports teams and other groups that customers appreciate. Originally opened in 1998 at 7860 Wallace Dr., the Central Saanich store recently undertook a major renovation to offer a new, greener shopping experience that includes new lighting, ventilation and refrigeration systems, and a heat reclaim loop to use excess heat from refrigeration units to warm the store’s air and water. The store is also fresher and more modern, for a more enjoyable shopping experience, Waterman says, inviting customers to come check out the improvements. “The store has pretty much been completely re-done – it’s newer, it’s brighter and it’s more environmentally friendly. Drop by, ask for me and say hi,” he says. As a full-service store, customers appreciate Thrifty Foods’ fresh meat and seafood counters, with their friendly, knowledgeable staff more than happy to share a cooking tip or two. Then there’s the well-stocked deli, bakery and produce departments, and fresh sushi station. The Vitamins and More department is filled with vitamins, supplements and wellness options, while the large floral department, with its open, walk-in cooler, is ideal for specialty arrangements or fresh flowers. While the Central Saanich Thrifty Foods welcomes customers from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Thrifty shoppers can also take advantage of online ordering for pick-up or home delivery, and Sendial service, for those unable to shop for themselves.

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All episode was done at the Charlie White Theatre in the Mary Winspear Centre in front of a large audience who were invited specifically for the taping. Many of the female contestants vying for bachelor Brad Smith’s heart were seen bustling in and out of the Sidney Pier Hotel with assistants during the week or so the

Gala event a hit for Tsawout TSAWOUT FIRST NATION — Black and white panelled drapes with subtle red lights transformed the Tsawout First Nation gymnasium on Oct. 27 into an elegant banquet hall. This sold out event helped raise money to replace the community’s longhouse. The guests shared this special evening with one of the WASANEC elders who were seated at each of the tables. This was an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the significance of the longhouse. Guests were greeted by cheerful youth volunteers. Their contribution throughout the evening as professional-style servers was appreciated by everyone. The guests were welcomed by SIAM and the Snuneymuxw Dancers. Well-known Cree singer/songwriter Art Napoleon rocked the house with a perfect Johnny Cash imitation. This was followed by keynote speaker film and television star, Adam Beach whose popularity was imme-

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Youth helped transform the Tsawout First Nation gymnasium into an elegant banquet hall in late October for a longhouse fundrasing gala. diately evident by the appearance of dozens of cameras. He has kindly expressed an interest in working further with the Tsawout community for this important fundraising cause. Throughout the evening elegant plates of gourmet seafood were served to guests, topped off by a delicious flourless chocolate cake with local berry sorbet and peach yogurt sauce. During the meal, master-illusionist Eric Bedard baffled the crowd with some mind-defying tricks. The closing entertainment was

the Cowichan Tzinquaw Dancers. Many people worked long hours to ensure this ambitious event would be a success and the tremendous support from the community has been deeply appreciated. Tsawout First Nation and the Snepeneks Cultural Society will continue the tireless efforts to fundraise for the longhouse so that the sacred home will one day be rebuilt. Submitted by Heather Tufts, independent journalist and resident at Tsawout First Nation.

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Group works towards healthier community Peninsula First Nations come together to engage youth through sports Devon MacKenzie News staff

A core group of five members from three of the First Nations on the Saanich Peninsula is working to make their communities a healthier place. William Morris (Tsartlip), Wayneo Sam (Tsawout and Tsartlip), Max Henry Jr. (Paquachin), Bonnie Joe and Becky

Wilson (Tsawout) began talks on starting a group to support members of their community dealing with loss and suicide. “We lost numerous members to suicides and each of us has experienced loss in our family or community in one way or another,” explained Morris. “With the grief and loss we all went

through we decided we as a community really needed a positive outlet.” In the spring of this year, after deciding on a name and logo which was designed by Perry Lafortune, the group now known as Gathering Strength was formed. “Our first event was a big community dinner event we held in May at Tsawout,” Morris said, adding that the event served to bring the community together to heal. “It’s going to be an

annual event,” he said. The Gathering Strength group has since offered the community events like sports camps and police camps and members of the group have taken workshops to better equip themselves with the skills needed to deal with people in crisis. “We all took the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and each of us had to use those skills already,” said Morris, adding the group also participated in the 2012

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Gathering Strength organizers (from left) Bonnie Joe, William Morris and Becky Wilson are working towards creating a healthier community among the First Nations on the Saanich Peninsula. Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention convention in Niagra Falls last month. Their presence at the convention garnered them an opportunity to present what they’ve been working on within their community at Brock University in St. Catharines as well as in Nanaimo and at the University of British Columbia in the future. The group is now looking forward to a slew of sports camps they are hosting this fall which were made possible through a grant from the British Columbia Sport Participation Program. The camps being offered include basketball, boxing and swim camps and Morris said they hope by engaging youth that they will be

able to keep them more positive. “We chose sports camps because they appeal to a wide group of participants,” explained Bonnie Joe, the recreation manager at Tsawout. “By keeping our children busy we’re keeping them away from those negative and dark thoughts a n d hopefully giving them the tools to help others with similar issues. If we start with healing the youth they will be able to show others there are services out there to help them in their struggles.

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It comes down to the fact that it’s never too late to start the healing journey.” The sports camps will also serve to offer children from First Nations on the Saanich Peninsula opportunities to compete in sports at higher levels as well as work on achieving goals like becoming lifeguards. Morris stressed t h a t g ro u p ’s approach to preventing suicides and building happier, stronger and healthier communities on the Saanich Peninsula and beyond is not a singular approach. “What we’re doing is not about addressing one issue. It’s not a oneand-done approach. We’re looking at the long term and how we’re going to establish and create something that will keep our people healthy.” The group is selling bracelets for $5 to benefit their cause at Sassy’s Restaurant and the Barber Shop in Brentwood Bay and at BJ’s Bakery in Keating. The bracelets say ‘strength’ on one side and ‘QOM, QEM, SET’ on the other which means to gather strength. The sports camps run through November and are open to all WSANEC nations. For more information on what’s being offered this fall or any other upcoming events email Becky Wilson at bwilson@tsawout.ca or call 250-652-9101. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events TURKEY BINGO IS being held at the Brentwood Community Hall (7082 Wallace Dr.) on Monday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. For more information call 250652-2346. FILM SHOWING OF “On The Line” Thursday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church (10990 West Saanich Rd.) Admission by donation. The film follows the 1,170 km track of Enbridge’s proposed pipeline. For more information call 250-656-5273. DUCKS UNLIMITED SAANICH Peninsula Committee Banquet and Auction is being held Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Saanich Fair Grounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and buffet dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $45 each. Call Daniel Shnitka for more information

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Kid stuff A FREE MOVIE and hot dog dinner are being offered to parents and young children (up to age 10) on Friday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, (2410 Malaview Ave.) Come and enjoy dinner, popcorn and a showing of “E.T.” on the big screen. Call 250-656-7759 for more information. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Saturday, Nov. 17 from 4:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 7921 St.

Meetings THE REGULAR MEETING of the Canadian Federation of University Women Saanich Peninsula will be held at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Isobel McKenzie of Beacon Community Services which provides resources to assist people in living healthy productive lives. New members are welcome.

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John Bruce

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Is your mortgage coming due?

LLorne BBarr

250-217-0895

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Bring in your MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS and lets see if there is an advantage of renewing now instead of waiting until it is due.

RATE WILL NOT REMAIN LOW FOREVER & NOW COULD BE THE TIME. Call for an appt. today and lets see if we can save your money!

250-656-9551 lornebarrmortgages@shaw.ca

West Coast Oceanfront! $ 725,000

Light filled 1980 home with views & everchanging marine scene across Colbourne Passage towards Piers & Salt Spring Island. 80’ of highbank shoreline. 4 bedrooms & 3 baths. Large kitchen. Make this affordable waterfront your special home. Convenient To Sidney & all major transportation links.

Jean Dunn

250-655-1816

Barbara Erickson & Willy Dunford 250-656-0911

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2481 BEACON AVE., SIDNEY

Helping you is what we do.™

By the Sea 1-800-326-8856

Hallowed be Thy Name

Two homes sitting in a .7 acre country garden located in the gorgeous Mt. Newton Valley. The elder home was originally the Rectory for St. Stephen’s church. The newer home, built to take in as much as the oceanview as possible. This is a rare opportunity to acquire these unique properties in this wonderful south facing sunny location. $779,000

Sidney Branch, 102-9710 Second St., Sidney

This tasteful and professionally renovated condo is just the one for you! Notable features included an open design living room and dining room with a Bay window, electric F/P, outdoor balcony, large laundry room an separate large storage room in the unit. You will love the custom quality renovations: deluxe maple kitchen, new appliances and recessed lighting. There are new light wall to wall carpets and laminate flooring. Both bathrooms are renovated with pewter fixtures. New light fixtures. Lovely garden and green space. 55 plus quiet complex one block from all amenities and all the convenience and lifestyle that Sidney has to offer: seaside strolls, the Mary Winspear Centre, Star Cinema, coffee shops and restaurants. This condo has it all and its location has it all. Brighten your future. Call today.

Wendy Herrick

2395 Beacon Ave., Sidney Ph: 250-656-0131 Fx: 250-656-0893 E-mail: sidney@dfh.ca Website: www.dfh.ca

SECOND STREET MORTGAGES LTD

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Stephen Postings

Robin Lewis

The MORTGAGE Centre

HOME OF DISTINCTION 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO • CHELSEA MANOR • $229,000

web site: www.barbaraerickson.ca email: barbara@holmesrealty.com willy@holmesrealty.com

Real Estate

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BUILT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

CHOIR from Vancouver is holding a concert Sunday, Nov. 18 at St. Mary’s Church in Saanichton at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, are available at the door or by pre-order, are $15 for adults and seniors and $10 for students. Children 12 and under are free. Call 250652-5392 or email sueandjohn@shaw. ca for tickets or more information.

Stephen’s Rd. $5 per family includes light supper - lasagna, grilled cheese, veggies and dessert. Early Christmas shopping with several home sellers as well as singing, crafts and kids movies. For more information call 250652-4311.

View One Sea Two

Private Oceanview 0.5 acre home featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, Chef ’s kitchen leads into a vaulted living room with, gas ﬁreplace, built-in cabinetry, & hardwood ﬂoors. Professionally landscaped. With 2 self-contained levels of family living, this relaxing lifestyle is just for you! $799,000

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Priced to sell. Packed with high end features, granite, stainless, cherry hardwood, gas ﬁreplace, clean air HRV, ofﬁce, 3/4beds, huge master with 5 pc ensuite & ocean view deck. Wow! And more, South facing private garden, double garage, and storage galore, Ideal location close to Sidney, Victoria, airport, ferries, parks and boating. $799,000

Sylvan Splendor

Rarely does a property come up for sale on Alec Rd. This sylvan retreat pays homage to the creative soul & has an irrigated lovely garden w sunny exposure surprises in the midst of woods. The property is an excellent candidate for horses, as many here pursue the Equine life. Peaceful while still being only est 15 min from all! $899,000

www.ianheath.net 250-655-7653

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RECOVERY CENTRE in beautiful BC coastal community, offers 30-90 day residential programs for drug/alcohol treatment (detox included) and aftercare program in your area. www.prrecovery.ca

GO TO your next job interview with 1st and 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment CertiďŹ cate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

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STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 Johnson St., Victoria. 250-3836623 steamworksvictoria.com

LOST AND FOUND An informal Memorial Service will be held for Desmond Venables, Wednesday, November 28, 2pm, Auditorium A, SHOAL Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven, Sidney.

FOUND: GOLD wedding band, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, was turned into the Lake Cowichan RCMP after it had been found at the Lake Cowichan Country Grocer 18 months ago. It is engraved and easily identiďŹ able. Call LC RCMP at 250-7496668 to claim.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUND: PAIR of boots in bag, at Goldstream/Vet Mem Parkway bus stop. (250)478-7676.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMAN WILSON, DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executors c/o CJ (Kip) Wilson, Barrister & Solicitor, at #6-7855 East Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2B4 before the 31st day of December, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the said estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice. HEATHER SOUTHSMITH, EXECUTOR By their Solicitors, CJ (KIP) WILSON BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

INFORMATION

LOST: Black/White cat. White on all 4 paws & under chin, w/white dot near lip, several recent sightings in the Ardmore area. He is very shy but may stay if you put out food, he is dearly missed and much loved! Generous Reward for his safe return. Call: 778-426-4321.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS ITALY- VILLAGE house in beautiful central Italy for rent. Call Anita 250-655-4030.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DYNAMIC RAIL Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Track Supervisor working out of our Grande Prairie ofďŹ ce. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of track work experience, be able to work unsupervised and have a strong focus on customer service and safety. Compensation includes a beneďŹ ts package, proďŹ t sharing and a company vehicle. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

REV UP your engine. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus. Hands-on training - street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write AB MCM exams - gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca. THE ONE - The only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882.

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PAINS ALL gone a topical pain reliever spray. Helps relieve arthritis and muscle pain in the elbows, knees, legs etc. Info call 1-250-319-7600; email kwc@safe-mail.net

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BUSINESS Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales

HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Brentwood Bay. Duties include picking and packing ďŹ&#x201A;owers and crop maintenance. No experience necessary. $10.25/hr. 40+ hrs/week. 5-6 days/week Work available in 2013: Jan 15- Sep 15. Send resume to Fax: 250-652-6949 E-mail: p_bulk@yahoo.ca 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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Horticultural Labourer needed at Eurosa Farms,

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15 PASSENGER VAN with driver available for your transportation needs to and from Christmas parties, dinners, golďŹ ng or any other group functions. Please call John at 778-977-5040 and make your reservation now!

YOUR NEW career is as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner CertiďŹ cate. Work with older adult ďŹ tness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1-888539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

PERSONAL SERVICES

NOW NEW 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - ďŹ t your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview campus. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Saturday, Nov 17 10am-5pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, Nov 18, 10am-4pm. Over 70 juried tables. Commonwealth Pool, Elk Lake Drive 250-479-6113.

LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

Sales Professional

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy

TRADES Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic

FIND YOUR BEST FIT Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what ďŹ elds are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and ďŹ nd out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.

CALL VICTORIA: 250-384-8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BUILDING SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

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

500 RECENT paperbacks, $.50; Altas Lathe, $900; 1200 hand crafted earrings/necklaces, $2-$7, large amounts 50% off. Call (250)655-3347.

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.

GORGE-HARRIET, Large 1 bdrm, priv ent & prkg, utils incl. N/S, N/P, N/D. Avail Dec 1. $765/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).

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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIDNEY: 1 bdrm suite, grd level, 1blk to downtown & waterfront, W/D, new appls, new paint, garden, prkg. NS/NP, Nov 1, $790 + utils. Call upper renters 250-655-7238.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local ofﬁce.

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HOME CARE SUPPORT RELIABLE RYLEY ElderCare. “Helping Seniors Stay at Home” Call me for my list of services. (250)886-6180.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

FRIENDLY FRANK 15 CONDENSED Readers Digest, great for cabin library, $10 (for all). (250)721-2386. 2 CARD tables, $7.50/each. Call (250)380-7559. 2 DRESSERS, blonde wood exc. shape, 4 drawer and lrg 3 drawer, $35 ea. 250-220-8824 BRAND NEW, white Oster bread maker, never been used, $50. (250)656-1640. WHEELBARROW AND yard tools, $40 for everything. Call (250)882-4735.

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

BIG BUILDING sale...”This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!” 20X20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

LANDS END: large, sunny, water view, priv entry, parking, NS, www.sidneystudio.info. Adults, snow birds, refs. 250-655-4175

SIDNEY: LOFT, centrally located, private ent, N/S, N/P. From $595 mo. (250)656-9194

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.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

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

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

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

ACREAGE 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

FOR SALE BY OWNER PETS EQUESTRIAN

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com $5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS OPEN HOUSE, Sun., Nov. 18 1-3pm. 10353 Devlin Plc, Sidney. Rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg. fam room, private treed lot Call 250-655-1499 or view w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 or mls #316102

APPLIANCES HOUSES FOR SALE APPLIANCE REPAIR & Services. Residential/Commercial BBB member. 250-388-0278.

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

HALF PRICE! Never used; Folding power lift shower commode with chair ($1600). Wheelchair mint cond. (best offer). Call (250)818-4000 or email mercedes500@shaw.ca

$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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

SIDNEY- 2 BDRM, garage, yard, deck, F/S, W/D. $1350. Call (250)812-4154.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427 Call us ﬁrst & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

CARS

SIDNEY: BSMT 2bdrm. Quiet, NS/NP. $850. Reduced rent for quiet single. 250-655-1863. SIDNEY, WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furn’d, all utils incl’d. F/S, W/D, small dog ok. N/S, avail now. $1100 mo. Ref’s. Call (250)415-1221.

SUITES, UPPER N.SAANICH. CHARMING newly reno’d 600 sq.ft. 1-bdrm. $700./mo, hydro incld. NP/NS. (250)655-3383, (250)888-9689

1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.

SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $1295. Short/long term. 250-656-8080

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

BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18”Dx50”Wx79”H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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.com

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

HORSEBACK RIDING boots, black leather. “Ariat” brand tall boots, woman’s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Excellent condition. Perfect ﬁrst pair of show boots! Paid $400, asking $250 obo. 250-391-5992, leave message. (Westshore)

COTTAGES DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood ﬂoors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz

SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

SIDNEY: AIRPORT side of Beacon Ave. 650-700 sqft workshop/storage space. Rent incld’s heat and electricity with ample electric outlets. Shaw cable connection avail. Located on 2nd ﬂoor. Peninsula Mini Storage, 2072 Henry Ave. West. Call (250)655-6454. Also avail. 6500 sqft warehouse with large doors and high ceilings. Call to inquire.

BERNINA 820 QE Sewing Computer - high end sewing & quilting machine w/ 40 cm long free arm, stitch regulator, dual feed. $4500. (250)882-5465.

SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, NS/NP. Refs, $1000 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in

WANTED TO RENT WANTED, FOR month of January: housesitting or rental of furnished Victoria area home, family of four. Mature, reliable homeowners visiting from northern B.C. Email: simonnattrass@gmail.com WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking distance to Wishart school in Colwood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-2080386 and leave message.

TRANSPORTATION

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858-5865 SPORTS & IMPORTS 1981 MERCEDES 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. 281,000 KMS, (Champagne colour) in fair condition, asking $3000. Maintenance log available. Call 250-885-9010.

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1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2800 obo. Alan, (778)426-3487.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.

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

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

21YRS EXP Garden clean-ups weeding, etc. All areas of city. $25/hr. No tax. 250-656-7045.

SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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.

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

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofﬁces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and reno’s. Best Rates. (250)419-3598.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups. PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ELECTRICAL (250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Disc. Lic.#3003. Call Tom.

CARPENTRY JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Quality work, sm renos, call for list of services. 778-967-1246.

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING

ALL CLEAN. Excellent cleaner. Honest & reliable. (250)477-9818, (250)580-7504

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

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

MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278

LANDSCAPING SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Fall clean-ups, gutters, hedges & tree trims, and much more. WCB. Call (250)217-3589.

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

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LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. TOP NOTCH PAINTING. Over 25 years exp. Interior/Exterior, Residential. Reliable, Reasonable and Friendly Service. Call Brad 250-580-5542.

Available Paper Routes POSITIONS OPEN FOR

FT/PT Carriers & Sub Carriers SAANICHTON ROUTE 6221 - PANAVIEW HEIGHTS,VEYANESS RD, STELLY’S CROSS RD, EAST SAANICH RD D ROUTE 6224 - EAST SAANICH RD, VEYANESS RD, HOVEY RD, (ODD) RIDGEDOWN CRES. DEAN PARK ROUTE 6551 - PENDER PARK DR, ORCAS PARK TERRACE,SALISH DRIVE ROUTE 6553 - NASH PLACE, BEAUMARIS PLACE, DEAN PARK ROAD, PENDER PARK DRIVE,, ROUTE 6561 - FOREST PARK DR, STUART PARK TERR, PORTLAND PL, FOREST PARK PL ROUTE 6562 - MAYNEVIEW TERRACE, STUART PARK PLACE, LANGARA PLACE ROUTE 6563 - MAYNVIEW TERRACE,GEORGIA VIEW,PARK PACIFIC TERRACE ROUTE 6566 - MORSEBY PARK, HARO PARK TANNER RIDGE ROUTE 6118 - TAMANY DRIVE, ANDLORR SIDNEY ROUTE 6359 - HARBOUR ROAD ROUTE 6461 - BEACON AVENUE, JAHN PLACE, SKYLARK LANE BRENTWOOD BAY ROUTE 6005 - VERDIER AVE, HOLLY PARK ROAD, HAGAN ROAD, WAVERLY TERRACE ROUTE 6009 - MARCHANT RD, HAGAN ROAD, PEGGY ANNE CRESCENT

Call... Arlene 250-656-1151

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.

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

PAINTING

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS do you have any? Quality Electric, 250-361-6193. #22779.

INSULATION

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TREE SERVICES

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PRESSURE WASHING

WRIGHT MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.

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

250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

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

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, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-812-3213, 250-590-2929.

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

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