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Olsen to run for Greens Central Saanich councillor declares intent to run in next May’s provincial election Devon MacKenzie News staff

The municipality of Central Saanich could be facing the replacement of not one, but two councillors in next year’s by-election as Councillor Adam Olsen announced Wednesday that he is seeking the nomination as Green Party Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Saanich North and the Islands. The municipality had already planned a by-election in the spring 2013 to replace ex-councillor Terry Siklenka after his resignation last month after he moved to the Grand Cayman Islands. The district may now be faced with having to take on two new councillors should Olsen be successful in his Adam Olsen bid for the Green nomination. He said he would resign his council seat if he wins the Green nomination. The party nomination meeting for Saanich North and the Islands will be held in late January and Central Saanich Council will be setting the schedule for the by-election throughout the same timeframe. “I have been working with District staff to determine the timing of everything. Under the circumstances I believe it is important that the community, our council and staff are completely aware of what my intentions are,” said Olsen in a press release. PLEASE SEE: Constituents are seeking change, page 5

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Sidney Elementary School eight-year-olds (from left) Keira Fennell hangs up her ornament as classmates Charlie Xie and Elliot Loveless looks at their tree at Government House during the annual tree decorating party. Eight elementary classes make their own ornaments for their school’s tree and enjoy cookies and entertainment at the annual event.

Cinema donor issues challenge Steven Heywood News staff

A recent visit to see a movie at Sidney’s Star Cinema has prompted a municipal councillor to put up a $10,000 donation to the theatre’s fund-raising campaign —

and he’s challenging others to match it. Craig Mearns, a councillor for the District of North Saanich, says he’s spoken with Star owner Sandy Oliver and they’ve agreed to issue a fundraising challenge to the community — Mearns will still make his donation and they’re hoping

the combined generosity of other people will match the ten grand, for a total donation of $20,000 — or more. “I really do feel strongly about (the Star Cinema),” Mearns said this week. PLEASE SEE: Theatre important to Sidney, page 4

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Two fuel spills pollute Saanich waterways Kyle Slavin News Staff

Another oil spill – presumed to be from a leaking home heating tank – has caused yet

another environmental disaster, as a large sheen was discovered Saturday, Dec. 8 on Blenkinsop Creek. The source is believed to be an underground

tank on a property on Cedar Hill Cross Road near Blenkinsop Road. The home was being demolished and it appears the homeowner had no idea

there was a buried tank on the property. “Right now we’re containing it, or trying to contain it, within the Blenkinsop Creek. We have booms and pads

out,” said Ben Bowker, manager of Saanich’s storm and waste water section. “We’re just trying to minimize the impact to the Swan Lake sanctuary.”

Ian Bruce, with the Peninsula Streams Society, said it’s not known how much oil spilled, but said some did make its way to Swan Lake. For the sake of the

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Bowker said the substance was tested and deemed to be diesel fuel, possibly from a vehicle. “We didn’t confirm it to a specific location or connection to a home,” he said of the spill, discovered in the afternoon of Dec. 5 behind Tillicum Centre. “We don’t see any more product coming out, either.” Siphon dams and absorbent material remain at the outlet just prior to entering the creek to capture any residual diesel that may come out – particularly in the event of a heavy rainfall. The Colquitz has been hit with at least three other spills in the last year, including two large home heating tank spills in November 2011 and February 2012, and the leakage of mineral oil from a B.C. Hydro power cable last month. Bowker commented that his crews have never had to respond to so many oil spills in such a short amount of time. “We haven’t seen this trend in the past,” he said, “and the hope is that it will subside soon.”

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Aquarium puts stock in BIA, Salish Sea Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre needs to tap into non-local tourists to grow, says executive director Steven Heywood News staff

Faced with more than half of its yearly visitors coming from the Capital Regional District and statistics that show overall visits are dropping, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is throwing in behind the proposed Business Improvement Area and looking to the sea for inspiration. Angus Matthews, executive director of SODC, told Sidney town council Monday night in a budget overview that the aquarium is looking to the future and without change in the community, it’s not looking all that bright. “Fifty-four per cent of our visitors in 2012 are coming from the Island,” Matthews said, noting 46 per cent of those are from the South Island. “We’re locked into a bit of a pattern and we need to break out into the broader tourism market.” Over the last three years, Matthews said the SODC has attracted more than 360,000 people to its facility — that’s 120,000 per year, on average. This year, he said a trend that has been consistent over that time is showing a decline in visitors even during the peak tourist season in Sidney. “Yes, it’s a big concern and not necessarily sustainable,” he said, responding to questions from the council. It’s one of the reasons why the SODC has thrown its support behind a plan to implement a business improvement area (BIA) in Sidney’s downtown core. That plan, led by the Sidney Business Development Group and now before town council for a decision on approvals process, would collect fees from member business owners. Those fees would be used as marketing seed money to promote Sidney and, it is thought, attract more shoppers and tourists to the area. “Without a doubt, we would be one of the main beneficiaries of that,” Matthews said. The SODC has spent in the neighbourhood of $536,000 on advertising and marketing in the last three years. A report on the aquarium’s 2012/13 budget states they have overspent in that department in each of the last three years. This year, the marketing budget is slashed to $65,000, not including staff time. It’s one of the aquarium’s cost-saving measures in their budget, which also raises its admission fees. Yet while the SODC lost money in each of its first three years of operation, Matthews said they’ve cut the red in half each year and are looking at a small budget surplus in 2013. To keep their bottom line on the grow, Matthews outlined the aquarium’s next big plan, one he said they hope will make Sidney a hub for ocean exploration at scientific and family levels. “We can’t grow our existing facility,” he explained, “so we’ll grow outside.” A concept called the Salish Sea Institute is being developed by the SODC board and staff, with plans to roll out new programs and facilities over the next 18 months. Using the Salish Sea Marine Conserva-

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Patrons of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney look into one of the aquariums. The majority of visitors to the SODC come from the South Island. tion Area and working with local First Nations, Parks Canada and other stakeholders, the idea is to offer high-end eco-adventure tourism, citizen science opportunities, national and international research outstations and family outings to unique waters and beaches near Sidney. “If Tofino can sell storms, we should be able to sell beaches during the day and really good hotels at night,” Matthews said. He said they’re estimating it will cost $180,000 to start the institute, which would be a non-profit group, linked to the SODC. They have already raised $60,000, Matthews said. It will cost an estimated $1.5 million more to build outstations, a First Nations big house and other infrastructure. Matthews said it’s a step to help draw more visitors to the area, helping keep the community vibrant and thriving. “We need to think big,” he said, “like we did when we first built the Ocean Discovery Centre.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

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“If it were to leave Sidney, it would put a big hole in people’s entertainment opportunities here, especially for young people.” The theatre is fundraising to buy a digital projector to be able to keep up with changing movie technology. Without it, they won’t be able to show certain films — ones that are in digital form only. The campaign, which began on May 15 this year, also hopes to use the money to refurbish parts of the building and amenities, such as the seats. Oliver owned the small theatre on Third Street with her sister Carolyn Lewis. Lewis, 67, died May 24, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Keeping the Star going and modernizing has been Oliver’s goal — and that of her staff — ever since. Mearns said his visit to the theatre re-emphasized in his mind the need for it in Sidney and that’s why he’s willing to make such a generous donation. “It is an important cultural station for the community,” he said. “I see a lot of young people and seniors using the theatre because it’s in their community.” Volunteer fundraiser Susan Simosko said the campaign has-

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Craig Mearns hugs Star Cinema volunteer fundraiser Susan Simosko (left) and owner Sandy Oliver. He’s challenging other people and businesses to match his $10,000 donation to the Sidney theatre. been going well, with some surprizing donations and stories — like that of Mearns and others who have kept their hopes up. “We hope that this inspires other to help as well,” she said. Oliver added there have been other people who have made similar-sized donation — includ-

ing a 17-year-old boy who, early in the campaign, raised $20,000 thanks to a pair of Alberta companies. The current tally in the Star’s $200,000 goal is more than $140,000. To learn more about the campaign or to donate (people can now donate online), visit www.starcinema.ca.

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Constituents are seeking change, says Olsen Continued from page 1

“By-elections are a tremendous cost, to the council, staff and the community. It’s important for the business of the community to continue with as little disruption as possible.” Olsen is in his second term as a councillor for Central Saanich, the same municipality in which he was born and raised as a member of the Tsartlip First Nation. The father of two currently works as a First Nations housing consultant and owns and operates a small business with other family members called Salish Fusion Knitwear which will be featured on the popular CBC TV show, Dragons Den, next month. Olsen’s council duties include sitting as the Chair of the Planning and Development Committee in Central Saanich and representing the district on the Regional Housing Trust

Fund and the Peninsula Agricultural Commission. “I thoroughly enjoy my role as a councillor in Central Saanich and have been humbled by the support I have received,” said Olsen. “I have learned a lot over the past four years and I am excited by the opportunity to continue in governance. Should I win the Green Party nomination I will focus my efforts on being elected as the riding’s next MLA, if not, I will continue to work hard on behalf of the residents of Central Saanich,” he said. Olsen worked closely with MP Elizabeth May’s team providing communications support during the election last year and also supported Green Party candidate Andrew Lewis’ team in 2006. “I have been deeply immersed in local government over the past four years. In the last decade, I have been

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Who else is running? B.C. Liberal candidate: Unknown “I know of a few people who are considering it but we currently don’t have anyone selected,” said B.C Liberal MLA Murray Coell, who added that the party is planning a nomination meeting for February. B.C. NDP candidate: Gary Holman Holman was the NDP candidate in the May 2009 provincial election and was beat out by Coell by a narrow margin of 260 votes. Since then Holman has served as President of the NDP Executive for Saanich North and the Islands and on the NDP Standing Committee on the Environment and Economy.

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involved in governance at all levels, local, provincial and federal, and a political volunteer. I will be an effective, dedicated and energetic representative of the interests of Saanich North and the Islands in Victoria,” said Olsen. “This is an important election in many ways. I have been hearing our constituents are seek-

ing change and they want things done differently,” he said. “There is a growing confidence in the Green message and we are a refreshing alternative to the hyper-partisan, negativity in provincial politics.” Details about Olsen’s bid can be found on his website at www.adamolsen.ca.

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Jim Parker Publisher Steve Heywood Editor Janice Marshall Production Manager Bruce Hogarth Circulation Manager

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OUR VIEW

Seeking balance with farmland O

n Monday night Saanich council reversed its ideologically driven position of preserving every scrap of agricultural land, even at the expense of logic or fairness to property owners. Council voted to ask the provincial Agricultural Land Commission to rule on excluding four acres from the agricultural land reserve, which resides in what is now a residential neighbourhood in Gordon Head. Most Saanich councillors, and indeed the majority of civic politicians across the Capital Region, are loathe to bulldoze farmland for housing subdivisions. Top restaurants in Victoria boast about using local produce, farmers’ markets can’t keep up with demand and gardening and hobby-farming are popular across the region. But when 150 people showed up in Saanich council chambers and explained why a cattle feed lot or poultry farm is clearly a bad idea in the midst of suburbia, the politicians could sense which way the wind was blowing. Sending the issue to the ALC isn’t the same as endorsing housing on the land in question, and the process could take a year, but it is a significant shift in thinking. But what is most refreshing is that most councillors were able to budge from ideologically entrenched positions. This is what voters want from local politicians – the ability to listen to residents and weigh what makes sense. Even one-time farmer and current MLA Lana Popham agreed that when a municipality allows neighbourhoods to crop up around farmland, holding onto isolated parcels is punitive on the landowner. If municipalities want to ensure property is preserved for agriculture, at times it will need to buy the land, which is what Saanich did for Panama Flats, and which the mayor is pushing for inclusion into the agricultural land reserve. The vast majority ALR and non-ALR farmland in the region, though, resides in Central and North Saanich and Metchosin. Excluding remnants amid suburban residential neighbourhoods doesn’t represent the destruction of farming.

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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is the season to be jolly. Or dealing with the Coffee Grinch, the is it? warm feeling of the season was all Earlier this week I was around. waiting in line to get my As I walked back to the daily caffeine fix at a local office I wondered, even coffee shop. The woman with masses of holiday in front of me was on the cheer all around for the phone and didn’t bother month of December, does to hang up while she was the holiday season make ordering from the young the majority of people girl at the till. jolly? Or has it become a Not only that, she was time of year where everysnippy and rude when one is at risk of turning she confirmed her order, various shades of green as if she didn’t have time as they slowly morph into Devon to ensure her multiple the Grinch? MacKenzie request of non-fat, halfI have always been a sweet, extra-hot, no-whip strong believer in the manPostscript coffee was heard cortra that you get what you rectly by the server. give. In recent months, I I know this mustn’t be an unusual have seen this among people I am situation. In fact, I know from expeclose to, or have been. The people rience working in food service and, who had a tough few months (or more recently, the retail industry, years) were finally rewarded with that people can be nasty. I’m sure something fabulous in their lives, I’ve been guilty of it once or twice while the ones who worked hard to myself. Sometimes we’re in a rush, build bad karma, well, let’s just say or something else bad has hapthey got what they deserved. pened that day to put us in a negaWhether it’s the pressure of holitive state of mind. day shopping, or the commitments But what made me really take to attend seasonal parties, dinners notice of this woman’s less-thanand get-togethers, this can be an appropriate behaviour was the extremely stressful time of year. But juxtaposition of all things festive it’s also a time when it’s important around me. Apart from the grumpy to be thankful for what you have woman, everything else was so and considerate of those around cheery. The holiday music playing you, no matter what the circumin the background, the Christmas stances. lights shining around the windows. With the new year fast approachRight down to the young cashier’s ing, my friends and I have decided exceptionally polite demeanour to make a concerted effort to con-

sider our karma. There are plenty of ways to bank the good stuff, including something as simple as giving the server at the coffee shop the respect they deserve. During the rush of the holiday season I’ve come across plenty of people who are banking good karma by contributing in larger ways to their community. There’s a huge Secret Santa: Toys for Tots campaign happening on the Saanich Peninsula, and a group of individuals is coming together once again to put on a full Christmas dinner spread in Sidney for those who might otherwise go without. Peninsula residents have also been dropping off spare change at the News Review office. So far we’ve collected more than $2,000 with our Coins for Kids campaign, the proceeds of which will go to the Toys for Tots program before Christmas. As I said, not all good deeds have to be monumental. Karma-builders can also be simple. Next time you’re at the bank, hold the door for someone, or when you exchange glances with a stranger while finishing up your last-minute Christmas shopping, share a quick smile. Most of all – like the cheery young girl serving the grumpy lady in the coffee shop – remember to not let the Grinches get you down. – Devon MacKenzie is a reporter for the Peninsula News Review. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

‘I have always been a strong believer in ... that you get what you give.’

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LETTERS Voting the party line is all too common T

wo letter writers in the December 7, 2012 edition made comments on my work as your MP. Thanks to Joan Dean for raising the threat posed by the Canada-China Investment Treaty. The Prime Minister signed it in early September. I have been working hard, as Ms.Dean hoped, against ratification of the treaty. Many members of Mr. Harper’s own caucus are concerned and, at least as of today, the treaty is not ratified. We do need to keep up the pressure.

The second letter-writer, Mr. Faris, has been misinformed. I assure readers that I support sewage treatment for Victoria. What I question is the current project design, including pumping bio-solids (human sewage) to the Hartland landfill, a distance of nearly 20 kilometres — adding $36 million to the cost and depriving the project of better technologies. As currently designed, many pollutants will not be treated at all. I believe we can do much better, even on the current

Readers respond: Focus on positive efforts With respect to your question posed at the end of the article Daly questions mayor’s report (PNR, Friday, Nov. 23) my response on both first and second readings of Mayor Finall’s September 2012 report is that the document is factual, measured, and fair. Compliance with Councilor Daly’s wishes would be tantamount to having Mr. Daly draft the message himself — and he is not the mayor. I find myself wondering if Councillor Daly’s persistent and sometimes picayune efforts to thwart Mayor Finall could be evidence of his ambition to occupy the mayor’s chair once more. If this be true, I would suggest to Mr. Daly, without offering encouragement, that his ambition would be best served by setting aside his personal feud with Mayor Finall and instead focusing his efforts on positive contributions to our community. Farrell Boyce North Saanich

Let government get on with it Recent issues of the PNR (Nov 14) contains some letters (Connoly, Thornburgh, and Dear) concerning trade with China. They express reservations that any deal with China will lead to China’s dominance over Canada’s ecconomy and independence. We need to take a more measured look at the situation. China is here; today and in the future China will be a major player in the world’s economy and we can’t bury our heads in the sand and pretend it’s not. We have had economic treaties and

timeline. I also have never said an unkind or untrue thing about newly elected MP Murray Rankin. It is simply unrealistic to ignore the reality that the NDP is increasingly enforcing party discipline. Can anyone seriously imagine that all 100 members of the NDP caucus wanted to vote to bomb Libya? But they all did. Or that all oppose a carbon tax? But they must all attack a carbon tax because that is the federal party line.

To say that NDP MPs are told how to vote is not a personal comment towards Murray, who is an old friend. It is what I see every day. I hope to be wrong and see Murray Rankin stand his ground should he disagree with Mr. Mulcair. If and when he does, I will be the first to salute his courage. Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament, Saanich-Gulf Islands Sidney

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The Egyptians have protested and died in the streets for democracy. Meanwhile in three by-elections, Canadians cast their ballots overwhelmingly (66 per cent) against the ruling regime. And what do we get? Two more “no-comment” Conservatives elected. The West’s gift to civilization. James K. Finley Sidney

This time of year people have to choose where to donate and as I have stated in past letters, keeping a movie theatre open with donations that could go to people in need should not be one of them. That is just my opinion. I also find it disturbing that you think that by stating in your letter that it is your opinion and not a councillor’s opinion, you can say what ever you want. Politicians like yourself lose that luxury when they are elected because people take their opinion very seriously whether right or wrong. You should only be commenting on issues before council. You don’t see other politicians doing this because they know it is not fair to the average voter. In closing I would like to say I have nothing against the Star Cinema. I just think they should not be asking for donations to stay in business — including in the news section on the Town of Sidney water bill which is what persuaded me to write in the first place. Steve Smith Sidney

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Thank you Sidney Councillor Kenny Podmore for proving my point in regards to donating to the Star Theatre when you wrote a comment in the Beefs and Bouquets section of the Peninsula News Review. You’re right that it is commendable that over $3,000 has been raised for food banks in the way you described. However the Sidney theatre has currently raised more than $125,000 to buy seats and digital projectors.

I was saddened and distressed to read the letter by Bob Peart who is a discouraged volunteer. I work with the Parks Advisory and Heritage Advisory Commissions whose volunteers have produced a five year Parks Plan and a five year Heritage Plan. These documents would probably not exist without great expense to the District, if not for the dedication of these volunteers. It is through commissions that councils have the opportunity to better inform their

agreements with China for many years; China is a major purchaser of B.C. coal, and many Canadian companies are doing business in China. Ms. May and the NDP want the subject debated publically, but such a debate will almost certainly end up as an east-west contest and the international aspect will be lost. Our best course is to let the government get on with the job, and report to us at the end. Fred Langford Sidney

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decisions. Can you imagine what the landscape of North Saanich would look like if we didn’t have a body of voices to speak up for green spaces for parks, or capture the sense of community identity through heritage? I encourage you all to be a voice for our community. I care more because of the people I work for, and work with passion for the community I live in. I encourage you to be part of the solution. Kelly Albucz North Saanich

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Sidney Lions Food Bank Administrator Bev Elder helps Philip and Donna Cottell from the Probus Club of Sidney unload nonperishables donated by individuals from the club. Kraft Dinner and jam.â&#x20AC;? Elder also noted the food bank is always low on fresh produce like carrots, potatoes and onions and also personal hygiene items like toothpaste, toothbrushes and bars of soap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always items people think to donate,â&#x20AC;? she said. Volunteers will be working long hours in the next two weeks getting the hampers ready and pick up will occur right before the holidays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pick up day for singles getting hampers will be on the 17th of the month and families can come on the 18th, 19th and

20th,â&#x20AC;? Elder said, adding that staggering the pick-up dates helps lessen the load on the volunteers at the food bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so lucky to have not only a great core group of about 30 or 35 volunteers here all year but also a great group that always come in for the Christmas season,â&#x20AC;? Elder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without them, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to keep up.â&#x20AC;? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in donating to the Sidney Lions Food Bank, drop offs can be made directly to the food bank at 9586 Fifth Street (in Iroquois Park) or call 250-655-0679 for more information.

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The Sidney Meet Up Christmas tree stands on display in the foyer of the Mary Winspear Centre. About a dozen trees, all decorated by local businesses and organizations, are on display at the centre this month and can be voted on by making a $2 donation to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. The fundraising initiative is being put on by the Sidney Business Association.

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Sidney North Saanich RCMP • Sidney North Saanich RCMP reported a slow week. One three-day immediate roadside prohibition was given and four criminal charges were laid for various offenses.

Central Saanich Police Service • On Dec. 6 a vehicle was stopped for doing 90 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The 25-year-old male driver from View Royal, who failed to produce a driver’s license, was found to be prohibited from driving and his mother’s car was towed. He was issued a provincial appearance notice. • On Dec. 7, a Central Saanich resident looking for an egg stand on Veyaness Road accidentally hit the ditch. The car was able to be driven away from the scene. • A 51-year-old Central Saanich woman lost control of her vehicle on the highway near the intersection of Island View Road on Dec. 8. The woman’s vehicle hit the median, went airborne, crossed into the northbound lane of the Pat Bay Highway and came to rest in the Michell field. The driver was taken to the hospital but had no serious injuries. Charges of possible impaired driving and driving while prohibited are pending. • A man who drove his car into the ditch on Island View Road on Dec. 9 was issued a 90-day immediate roadside suspension and a 30-day impound. — News staff

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Big gift sparks more holiday giving Steven Heywood News staff

A donated car, filled with food and gifts, will help Sue Higgs get to and from her two jobs — and leave enough from her paycheques to be able to help others. Higgs, her two daughters Cristel, 16 and Michelle, 10 and her husband Mike Clough, received a donated refurbished car from Sidney’s Superior Collision Repairs on Monday. Thanks to the efforts of owners Rob and Allison Peters and manager Dave Clare, the 2005 Toyota Corolla was also filled with donations from businesses in the community. The family to receive the car was picked by the Salvation Army. This is the first year the Peters’ have given away a rebuilt car to a family in need, but it won’t be their last, said Allison. Superior Collision is part of the Acoat selected National Benevolence Program through their paint supplier, Azko Nobel. The program got them in the right direction and the community’s response has them wanting to expand the effort next year. “Sue has been working two jobs

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Sue Higgs, right, and her daughters Cristel and Michelle, sit in their donated car Monday, courtesy of Superior Collision and a who’s-who of other Sidney and Peninsula-based businesses. and her old car had no heat, no defrost,” Allison said. This gift, added Clare, has enabled the family to have reliable transportation. The gifts and donations from other local businesses — from food and gift certificated to a year’s insurance, BCAA roadside coverage and hub caps — also allows Higgs to be able to pay it forward. She plans, said Allison, to donate what she can

to other people in need this holiday season. The car itself was donated by insurance companies and was rebuilt and made road worthy. Allison said they didn’t know what to expect when they went to the community for support, but it has been so overwhelming that she

wants to expand it next year and perhaps rebuild a van to donate to a local service group. Those are the early plans. “So many of the Sidney businesses stepped up,” Clare added. “We’re going to do it again,” Allison continued, “and we’re going to do it bigger.”

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February 17th, 2013 – May 18th, 2013 - one female The intern is seeking a furnished apartment or suite, or bedroom in a household. The dates accommodation is required for may change, subject to approval of vacation. Interns usually travel during the last month of their visit. The student is an adult and is fluent in English. Preference will be given to accommodation located close to Municipal Hall, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, or where the landlord or host family can provide some transportation assistance. If interested, submit the following information on your accommodation to the Municipal Clerk by January 11, 2012 and we will forward it to the student to contact you directly. x x x

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Secret Santa: Toys for Tots organizer Rob McMillan takes a moment to pose with Peninsula News Review staff member Adam Somers after the PNR presented McMillan with over $2,000 for the cause. The PNR is raising money through its annual Coins for Kids campaign.

Maritime grows programming with anonymous donor VICTORIA — With a long-term goal of moving to a location on the harbour, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia is focusing on improving its product in the meantime. “We’re here for the next five years,” executive director Jon Irwin said, referring to the museum’s current site in Bastion Square. Last year, the museum launched children’s summer camps and more interactive programming. In the year to come, it looks to build on these successes, including a plan to buy flat screen televisions to enhance its displays. “It’s another medium for exhibits, so we can animate and bring stories to life,” Irwin said. Another plan in the works is connecting with oldtimer maritimers. “One of the ideas is to do interviews with these people and capture their stories. Victoria has many people with a maritime background and a lot of these people are getting quite senior,” Irwin said. The museum’s new fundraising campaign has a $30,000 goal. As an added incentive, from now until Dec. 31 all one-time and monthly donations will be matched by an anonymous donor. For more information, call 250-385-4222 or visit mmbc.bc.ca.

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Janis Jean, until recently a police officer with Central Saanich Police Service, is starting a program that she hopes will help local seniors fend off scam artists. The former police community liaison officer has approached the Town of Sidney for support in her application to the B.C. ministry of justice for a community crime prevention grant. Jean stated Monday night at council’s committee of the whole meeting, that she needs the munici-

pality to apply for the grant on her behalf. She’s seeking $8,600 for her proposed Scams over Scones program. It would, she said, offer seniors a comfortable atmosphere in which they can learn how to stave off fraud and scams. Door-to-door repair scams, the “grandma it’s me” phone call scams and other fraud are some of the things about which Jean said she hopes to educate seniors. She likened her program to Block Watch — holding meetings over tea and scones and offering information and resources for seniors to help

prevent them from becoming victims of scams. “This is an idea that needs attention,” said Councillor Marilyn Loveless. “There’s senior and financial abuse at issue here and these meetings might reveal more than what (Jean) is talking about.” Coun. Mervyn Lougher-Goody moved that the town offer their support and make the application on behalf of Jean. As the deadline was this week, council voted to do so immediately and will officially ratify the decision at their next regular meeting on Dec. 17.

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THE ARTS Buddy Holly tribute set for Sidney Johnny Vallis to hit the stage at the Mary Winspear Centre next month Devon MacKenzie News staff

A tribute to one of the most influential names in early rock and roll music will take the stage next month in the Charlie White Theatre. Rock.It Boy Entertainment and Encore Music Live are coming together to present Johnny Vallis in a special Tribute to Buddy Holly on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Mary Winspear Centre. Charles Hardin Holley, otherwise known as Buddy Holly, was responsible for such hits as Peggy Sue, Maybe Baby and Heart-

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Acclaimed duo at Celtic Vespers NORTH SAANICH — Qristina and Quinn Bachand, the brother and sister duo who emerged at the top of the international Celtic music world in 2010 and 2011, are set to perform at the Celtic Vespers show on Sunday, Dec. 16. Known for her expressive and passionate fiddling style, Qristina Bachand consistently captivates her audience with a spirited performance that showcases not only her fiddling and vocal talents but also her energy and love of Celtic music. With diverse musical talents Quinn is a gifted and creative guitar player who is able to add a contemporary edge to traditional Celtic music with his unique harmonies, hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicing and powerful rhythmic effects. An in-demand sideman, Quinn has also toured nationally and internationally performing with Canadian fiddling icons Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster. The duo takes the stage at the Celtic Vespers service on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church in Deep Cove (10990 West Saanich Rd.) There is no admission but an offering will be taken to cover the cost of the musicians and the Vespers program. For more, please call Eva at 250656-5273 or email eve.kerr@telus.net. — News staff

beat. In his tribute, Johnny Vallis portrays both the look and the sound as he rolls out some of Holly’s greatest hits. Always the impersonator, Vallis got started at a young age and has been doing impressions ever since. Always a crowd favourite at the Summer Sounds concerts in Sidney, Vallis is sure to please with his latest show. Tickets for the show which starts at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 are $29.50 plus fees and are available at the Mary Winspear box office or by phone at 250-656-0275. For more information, visit www.marywinspear.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors, and others having claims against the estate of James Burl Deatherage, deceased, formerly of 905 Paconla Place, Brentwood Bay, B.C. are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, George Puritch, at 8120 Thomson Place Saanichton, B.C. V8M 1S1 before the 31st day of December 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to only the claims of which they have notice. George Puritch, Executor.

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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.

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LEGALS CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of the late HELEN JANE FEIR, Deceased, are hereby notiďŹ ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Mrs. Helen Russell, at 405 - 350 South Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 1A5, on or before January 30, 2013, after which the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Susan Eileen McKenzie of Saanichton, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre, for a License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Purpose is Residential-Private Moorage located at Turgoose Point. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1414044. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until January 23, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

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 THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience â&#x20AC;˘Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers â&#x20AC;˘Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers â&#x20AC;˘Road Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position available at our company. At least one year administrative experience and basic computer skills mandatory. Email resumes to starkmaradm@gmail.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full beneďŹ ts in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867.

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

FREE ITEMS FREE: RECLINER chair, nice, comfy, fairly large, pattern design. Call (778)426-1500.

FRIENDLY FRANK 6 CUPS & Saucers, Denby Chantilly pattern $12. (250)477-1819. COLLECTION OF 5 Coronation Street books, excellent cond, $45 (all). (250)652-9538 HAND CROCHET White Peacock tablecloth $50. obo. Call (778)433-2192. HAND MADE Christmas tree made out of pine cones & decorated, 16â&#x20AC;? high, $20. Call (250)656-1640. LADIES BOOTS, brand new, Aldo, brown, size 10, $50. Candle holders (unusual stem; birch), $40. (778)440-6628 NEWER 25â&#x20AC;? TOSHIBA TV, $20 obo. Call 250-381-7774 (evenings). STEWART SHERWOOD Doll $55. Ashley Doll $20. 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; screening $10. (778)265-1615

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BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18â&#x20AC;?Dx50â&#x20AC;?Wx79â&#x20AC;?H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733. ROUND LIGHT Oak dining room table and 4 chairs, very good condition, $285. Call (250)652-8549.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scooter with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, ďŹ&#x201A;ag holder and canopy. Like new, always kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.

STORE CLOSING

Vic & Toni Retired Furniture, Mattresses, Tools Storewide Everything Goes While Stock Lasts â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til Dec. 24 TERMS: Cash or Debit Immediate Removal

BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. Mon-Sat 9-5.

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

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JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm Condo, 2 bath, good location, beautiful kitchen, NS/NP, prkg avail. $1350. 250-361-9540.

3 BED, 2 bath, double car garage house on 1/4 acre. $1850 utilities separate. Avail Jan 1. No smoking, no dogs. Call 250-652-6323. Photos, ﬂoor plan at www.ashtin.ca

WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 well trained 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 250-208-0386 and leave message.

MAYFAIR MALL, 1 bdrm, 1 bath Condo, 3 appls, N/S, N/P, prkg incl’d, bike storage, $898, avail Jan. 1st. 250-361-9540. OAK BAY Junction: Jan. 1st. 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ building. $850. Heat, h/w incl. N/P. Share purchase required. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593. ROYAL OAK. Bright 1 bdrm. Large deck, storage, parking. Utils incld. NS/NP. $850./mo. Jan. 1st. (250)652-7729.

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SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $795. Short/long term. 250-656-8080

HALF house for rent. Opposite Esquimalt High on 828 Colvile Rd. 3 Bedrooms, large yard for pets and kids. 250-885-8002 or 250-8858090

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SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915.

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

INTERURBAN AREA, 3 bdrm, 5 appls, W/D incl’d, N/S, N/P, Jan. 1. $1200. (250)588-4595. LANGFORD- NEWLY reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt suite, quiet family neighbourhood, close to shopping, W/D. NP/NS. $900. Call (250)391-1342.

TOWNHOUSES LANGFORD, LARGE 1 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1 level new Townhouse, large patio, $995 mo, avail Jan. 1st, pets cons. Call (778)352-1618. SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail Feb. 1st. Call 250-217-4060. SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.

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1992 CADILLAC Deville, brown, 90k. Celebrity owned. View at 930 Ardmore Dr. (golf course parking lot). Silent auction opening bid $3,900. (250)656-1767. 1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

BOATS BOATHOUSE FOR SALE, 27x10’ interior dimension, power, lighting, pigeon proof, taller than other boat houses. Below cost at $15,000. Call 250-656-6136.

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1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200. Alan, (778)426-3487.

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2000 RED MUSTANG V6 110, 600km. Automatic, fully loaded, new front brakes, alternator, battery. No accidents, one owner. $6300. 250-652-2870.

1993 BAYLINER Classic 2452. In excellent condition. Head, galley, canopy, 9.9hp 4-stroke Yamaha. Dinghy & extras. $17,000. (no trailer). Call 250-656-6136.

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DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.

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

THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

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

INSULATION

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

SEMI-RETIRED TICKETED Roofer, lived in Sidney for 40 yrs, looking for sm to medium residential projects. Rooﬁng & light carpentry. Fences, stairs & decks, etc. (250)896-5293.

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

ELECTRICAL

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

250-477-4601

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Butchart lights bring cheer to street community Roszan Holmen News staff

When he was first invited to Butchart Gardens, Terry wasn’t sure it sounded like much fun. “I didn’t know what is was going to be like,” he said, his swollen hands and dishevelled hair hinting at the rough nights he’s spent on Victoria streets. His reluctance, however, was no match for Rev. Allen Tysick’s persistence. After a few gentle invites, Tysick simply said ‘Be there.” It worked. On Monday night, Terry – who didn’t give his last name – boarded a bus full of strangers for the field trip. He and Tysick met for the first time about a month ago. Terry woke up early one morning outside a 7-Eleven to see Tysick’s face peering down at him. “I said, ‘who the hell are you?’” Terry said. During the cold, rainy night, someone had stolen his sleeping bag and urinated on him. “Al saved my life,” Terry said. He refused to go to hospital, so Tysick loaded him in his van and drove him around with the heat on until he warmed up. When a leg infection forced Terry into hospital days later, Tysick visited him. It’s what the Dandelion Society is all about. In 2011, Tysick resigned as executive director of Our Place Society and launched his own

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Rev. Allen Tysick plays the part of big kid on a brass pony, during a visit with 50 of his Dandelion Society ‘family members’ to Butchart Gardens. Tysick leads a bus trip out to the Gardens to see its Christmas displays every December, thanks to complimentary tickets. One family member, identified as Terry (left of Tysick) is spending his first Christmas out of prison for the first time in more than 20 years. grassroots organization. Rather than being tasked with administration, he now works directly with people on the street, helping people by lending an ear, a ride, a coffee or a referral as needed.

Every December, he brings 50 members of his street family to Butchart Gardens. This is the 10th year the tourist attraction has handed out the complimentary tickets, giving the street com-

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munity an opportunity they likely wouldn’t otherwise have. “We do many things in the community,” said Butchart Gardens’ spokesperson Graham Bell. Ticket giveaways happen often,

but aren’t advertised with a press release, he added. “To us, it’s about doing these things for people, rather than for the recognition.” On Monday, Tysick greeted people at a designated downtown corner as they arrived by foot in singles and pairs. Soon after, an ITT Wilson’s tour bus transported everyone to their destination in Central Saanich – another corporate donation. For two hours, the group wandered through the Gardens’ Twelve Days of Christmas displays. Dandelion volunteers handed out hot chocolate and cookies before the group boarded the bus for home. “Three cheers for the bus driver,” called Tysick. “Beautiful,” said Terry about the night, agreeing he’s never seen anything like it. This Christmas marks an extra special one for the 51 year old. It will be his first spent outside prison in more than 20 years. Terry was released May 15 after accumulated sentences equalling 28 years behind bars. He moved to Victoria and has been on the wait list for housing for the past four months. “I love Christmas. I always have,” he said. “I hope I don’t spend it on the street.” Visit hopeliveshere.ca for information about the Dandelion Society.

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