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Panthers battle for third
There are plenty of issues and projects on the books for the Saanich Peninsula this year. We look at a few of them. Page 3
Peninsula working hard for that third place spot in the South Island VIJHL division. Page 11 Watch for breaking news at www.peninsulanewsreview.com
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Bryson is ready for new CRD role Central Saanich mayor working with Capital Regional District more in-depth Devon MacKenzie News staff
Last month Central Saanich Mayor Alastair Bryson was appointed as chairman of the Capital Regional District and he says he’s looking forward to working with the CRD more in-depth. “I’m really looking forward to working with this group of directors,� said Bryson. “I’ve enjoyed my first year working with them and it’s a really interesting interface at the CRD level.� Bryson said he values the importance of the regional district coming together to consider issues like deer overpopulation and resident Canada geese and that the input from all communities on issues like those is essential. “As a board member or as chairman you’re there to represent your council, of course, but you’re also there to consider things on a deeper level as to how they will affect the region as a whole.� Bryson was appointed to the role in late December after he won a vote against Saanich Coun. Judy Brownoff and Metchosin Mayor John Ranns. Langford Coun. Denise Blackwell, who has previously held the chairperson position, was appointed as vice-chair after beating out Graham Hill, mayor of View Royal. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com
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News Review reader Elizabeth Chambers took this photo of a simple gift in her neighbourhood. She said “this symbolizes the spirit of generosity in our neighbourhoods� for the new year.
Sidney needs more firefighters Building code changes include costs to construction, fire response times Steven Heywood News staff
Building permit applications in the province must now comply with the 2012 edition of the B.C. Building Code, after a deadline of Dec. 19, 2012 has come and gone. In Sidney, town staff have identified two changes with the potential to impact new construction in the community. According to a staff report from Marlaina
Elliott, director of development services, seismic design of new homes and how quickly a fire department can reach them in an emergency are the specific changes that could affect Sidney home builders. The 2012 seismic code now requires the use of braced wall panels and bands “intended to increase the building’s structural integrity,� states the report. Potential impacts here include design changes, added costs (expected to be mini-
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Looking ahead to 2013 on the Peninsula Some of the issues a new year - and the News Review - brings to readers Steven Heywood News staff
What will be the most-read stories in the Peninsula News Review in 2013? In our last edition, we took a look at the top 10 stories read online at www.peninsulanewsreview.com. Our readers looked at some of those stories thousands of times. Today, we take time to consider some of the bigger stories that the Peninsula News Review will be following in the new year. There will be politics, projects and people who make the news and there will be the unexpected stories that appear as well. This preview takes a brief look at the issues that might have started last year and will be the subject of much talk in 2013.
By-election in Central Saanich When Terry Siklenka moved temporarily down to Grand Cayman, he told the District of Central Saanich council that he needed six months of leave from his job as municipal councillor. It was initially granted — with pay — but later reconsidered when council found out just where Siklenka was. Siklenka ended up resigning his position and sparking a by-election. This election will take place most likely in March, after the district hires a chief electoral officer some time in January. To date, only one person has
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informally announced his intent to run for the vacated council seat — Christopher Graham, stating his intent in an email to the News Review. Graham ran unsuccessfully against mayor Alastair Bryson in the 2011 municipal election. The by-election could become more interesting should Councillor Adam Olsen resign. Olsen has announced plans to seek the Green Party nomination in the provincial riding of Saanich North and the Islands. The party holds its nomination meeting in late January.
Who will be the MLA? With current MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, Murray Coell, not standing for re-election in the May 14, 2013 provincial election in B.C., the seat is up for grabs. Coell is one of 16 B.C. Liberal MLAs who have decided to retire from provincial politics. Another five NDP MLAs have also chosen to retire.
What is Swartz Bay worth?
Central Saanich new town hall/police service The largest potential capital project ever undertaken by the District of Central Saanich — a proposed $15 million town hall and police services building — still has to face the electorate for approval. A proposed Public connew town hall sultation will replace began in late the current 2012 and will building. likely continue in 2013 as council gauges the public’s response to the new facility plan — and a proposed tax increase to help pay for it. The district is also looking into other options, like a public-private-partnership, after holding an open house in Novem-
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Sidney’s summer market gets a new operator this year. It still promises to be one of the community’s most popular events. ber. The new facility is being considered due to health and safety concerns and a lack of suitable space in the existing town hall.
Future of the Co-op The Tsartlip First Nation and Peninsula Co-op Board of Directors jointly announced on Dec. 17 their decision not to proceed with the proposed Gowdy Road Project. The parties had been looking
at building a new food store and Co-op headquarters on the site. The Co-op had sought land on which to build in Central Saanich, but the Capital Regional District at the time refused land-use amendments to make it happen. Erik Gault, Operations Manager and Interim CEO and General Manager of Peninsula Co-op, said they will look at their options and could move their headquarters elsewhere on the South Island. Their first goal, he added, is to try
B.C. Ferries is appealing the land value assessment made of some of its terminal properties, including Swartz Bay B.C. Ferries is with the Dis- appealing its trict of North ferry terminal S a a n i c h . land values in Already, B.C. B.C. Ferries won a B.C. Property Assessment Appeal Board decision on the value of its terminal properties at Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, reducing its value from $47.9 million to just 20 bucks. West Vancouver and the B.C. Assessment Authority itself is appealing this, as it represents a loss of close to $1 million tax revenue. PLEASE SEE: Looking ahead to 2013, page 5
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Town firefighters able to respond well within code Continued from page 1
The town report states, in general, that the closer the front of a building is to a property line, the more fireresistant it has to be. The 2012 Code also makes a distinction as to when to apply these requirements, “relative to fire department response time”. Essentially, if a local fire department can arrive at the building within
Challenges for the fire department While the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) meets B.C. Building Code response time requirements when it comes to fire protection issues, the local department faces challenges in fighting fires once they arrive during the day. In staff’s building code update report to Sidney town council on Dec. 10, it is noted the SVFD is challenged to meet the National Fire Protection Association 1710 criteria that identifies adequate personnel and apparatus needed to fight fires. The basic outline is four firefighters per apparatus (truck). 10 minutes, 90 per cent of the time, more restrictive require-
ments under the Code might not apply. According to the
The challenge, states the report, is that Sidney is a volunteer department and is without the minimum required number of firefighters during the day to respond to a call. “The majority of Sidney’s volunteer firefighters do not work in Sidney and therefore, are not available to respond to calls during the day,” stated the report. The report also mentions the possibility of creating a composite fire department, with some full-time firefighters and a volunteer component to help daytime response. In recent months, the SVFD has advertised for new recruits to help shore up their numbers.
report, Sidney fire Chief Jim Tweedhope evaluated historical data to
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data, fire Chief Tweedhope has determined that the SVFD meets the 2012 Code requirement for ‘fire department response time’ of ‘10 minutes, 90 per cent of the the time,’” stated Elliott’s report. Tweedhope found, it continued, that the SVFD was able to respond to an emergency, on average, within 10 minutes, 92.5 per cent of the time. “The effect of these changes in the Code, does this mean it will impact future plans of putting the ambulance service with the fire service,” asked Coun. Mervyn LougherGoodey at council’s Dec. 10 meeting. Town chief administrative officer Randy Humble said it doesn’t represent a big impact on the “future potential” to combine those emergency services in one location. Coun. Tim Chad expressed concern on the Code impact on affordable housing on the Peninsula. “Will this be a large cost added to housing contraction,” he asked. Coun. Steve Price, who has a background in construction, said a lot of what the Code is asking for is quite simple. “It’s basically a lot of nails in the right spots,” he said. “I don’t think (the seismic requirements) are a big expense, just more materials.” Chad said that didn’t help soothe his concern over added costs. Jim Marshall, the town’s senior building official, said the most challenges with this change will come at the design phase. “Actual costs are hard to say in the report right now,” he explained. “But yes, it will require more (building materials), but the largest impact is on the design of buildings.” As the staff report was for information on the B.C. Building Code changes and compliance, council received it and put into motion the town’s plan to develop an article for the Town Talk newsletter and a notice on the website. Staff will also develop other public information for residents and builders. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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Looking ahead to 2013
Nominations now open for local volunteer awards
Sidney’s BIA proposal In mid-to-late January, Sidney town council is expected to proceed with an alternate approvals process on behalf of the Sidney Business Development Group’s (SBDG) proposed business improvement area (BIA). Late last year, council agreed to forward the idea on to downtown businesses for a vote on the BIA — a proposed marketing body that would charge commercial property owners a levy. Money raised by the levy (estimated to be $250,000) will be used to promote Sidney’s downtown shopping area to new and existing customers, to help boost the local economy. Results from the alternate approvals process are expect my mid-March and the SBDG would look to begin marketing Sidney in May or June.
Sidney’s new roundabout/ traffic patterns
Sidney’s summer market Laurie McDermid of Westcoast Impressions Event Panning will be the new operator of Sidney’s Summer Market.
She was selected after the town terminated its agreement with past market operator, the Sidney Business Association, in July. McDermid has worked with the SBA on the market in the past. The town lost confidence in the SBA’s operation of the market in the spring of 2012, citing a lack of willingness to make significant changes that town and a group of downtown merchants had suggested to make the event more attractive. The SBA had run the market for 13 years.
Politics in North Saanich Since the 2011 municipal election, the council of the District of North Saanich has been at odds on many issues — from growth and housing and political appointments, to sharing information Mayor Alice and interaction with Finall is working within staff. The council sees a council regular split votes divide. on such debates. A majority of four councillors — Dunstan Browne, Ted Daly, Craig Mearns and Conny McBride — have forwarded the growth debate since the election and have been dubbed the “gang of four” by some of their political opponents. Mayor Alice Finall and councillors Celia Stock and Elsie McMurphy have generally been seen to represent the ‘slow growth’ faction. This divide, as well as council communications difficulties with their senior staff, led to discussion of calling in a mediator to help resolve those issues. While initially rejected, continued acrimony between council and staff forced council to change its mind in the fall and hire Gordon Sloan for $5,000. Councillors to date have been mum on the outcome of that mediation.
Housing growth on the Peninsula Seeking a balance between agricultural land, commercial space and residential areas causes angst on all sides of this debate. Ever since an industrial business group, among others, lamented the lack of so-called affordable housing for their workforce, local municipal governments have been trying to create policy to make it possible. The issue is most heated in North Saanich, where district politicians are split on the matter and are facing around 100 proposed housing units in ongoing development requests over the immediate future. Leading the way are 40 units proposed for land at 9395 East Saanich Road. In 2013, the district continues to stream the 9395 East Saanich Road proposal alongside the required official community plan, zoning and regional growth strategy amendments needed to make it happen. Throw in a community consultation process, and you could see this development fall off any perceived fast track, and join the rest in limbo until a clear direction becomes apparent.
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A new roundabout is planned for the intersection of Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue in Sidney. At an estimated $1.4 million, the project is funded out of the town’s gas tax revenue, contributions from ICBC and the B.C. government. It is expected to be complete by June, 2013. The new roundabout might help some local traffic Traffic issues issues — especially will continue to when it comes to plague drivers directing drivers off of in Sidney. the Anacortes Ferry into Sidney proper. This issue is being forwarded by a new group — the Sidney Traffic Improvement Group (STIG), headed by Denis Paquette. Paquette, a hotel owner, has been a longtime proponent of more signage and traffic patterns that helps drive more tourists into Sidney. Paquette and STIG are asking council for $25,000 to study the traffic and visitor numbers to help provide a look at what is needed. Council had its own traffic study done in the fall of 2012. By late January, council is expected to see the results.
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The downtown area (darker shade) included in a proposed BIA in Sidney.
SIDNEY — Do you know an individual or group who has provided outstanding volunteer or community service to Peninsula residents? If so, organizers of the 15th annual Hearts of the Community Volunteer Awards want to hear from you by Jan. 30. That’s the nominations deadline for the awards event, which is jointly sponsored by the Peninsula News Review and Beacon Community Services. “The Peninsula has many, many deserving volunteers so we’re hoping for lots of nominations from the community,” says Penny Thomsen, a North Saanich resident who chairs Beacon Community Service’s volunteer Board of Directors. All nominees will be honoured at a special community luncheon on Feb. 21. Up to six awards – including a $1,000 scholarship for the recipient of the youth award -- will also be presented. Nomination forms are available at www.beaconcs.ca or at the Peninsula News Review office, Beacon’s Third Street office, the SHOAL Activity Centre, or any Beacon Peninsula thrift shop. Nominations are due by 4 p.m. on Jan. 30.
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ike a Christmas present that arrives late, this week homeowners across the Capital Region and B.C. are eagerly tearing open their annual property value assessment from B.C. Assessment. The notices, more than 144,000 in Greater Victoria, are vital for many reasons. Most people have a large portion of their personal wealth wrapped up in their homes and properties, and most hope for a steady year-after-year increase in value. Overall property values help guide municipalities with budgeting and tax rates. An increase in property value doesn’t automatically translate into a tax hike, but if property values stay flat or decline, municipalities will certainly face the hard choices of cutting services, hiking taxes or both. That appears to be the case this time around. Most people will find their properties have decreased in value or are about the same as last year. B.C. Assessment calls it a market that is “stabilizing,” rather than deflating. It’s not a big surprise property values are flat lining or declining. Across Greater Victoria, real estate sales in 2012 slowed and prices remained stagnant for single family homes, and condos saw overall price decreases, an unheard of phenomenon in Victoria five or six years ago. Greater Victoria is in a good position with respect to other parts of B.C. and Canada – it’s employment base is relatively diverse across the provincial and federal governments and the private sector. But the flat property values is a barometer and reflection of a broader lagging economy and a public worried about its fiscal future. Cutbacks and austerity at all levels of government have been the norm since the recession of 2008, and 2013 won’t be an exception. Local municipal councils likely weren’t expecting large increases in property values, and will budget with that in mind. Most local governments will want to keep tax hikes low, and that will likely mean job losses and service cuts. Flat growth might be the watchwords of 2013.
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often hear of people trying to mode it’s good to stand your teach tolerance as a way to make ground and fight for what you the world a better place. believe in. But when something is a Personally, I can’t stand the word done deal, maybe it’s best to all col“tolerance” and honestly, I lectively accept it. sure hope no one ever has It’s not about being to “tolerate” me. submissive or not speakDo you know what ing out. I think accepI would like? To be tance is a mind set, not a accepted. There is a big behaviour. difference between acceptAt this point everying something and toleratone should be speaking ing it. I see acceptance as up about the Enbridge keeping an open mind, tryNorthern Gateway projing to bridge some underect. I do mean everyone, standing. whether you are for or We all know tolerance Charla Huber against it. Now is the time really means, “I still don’t to voice your concern or Written in ink like you. I will never like your support. you, but since you have to A lot of the time people be here, I am going to glare at you.” miss the mark. The time to talk If we want to make this world a is when government officials are better place, we should start workmaking the decisions. And in the ing on accepting, not tolerating. As end, we’ll all have to accept the far as I am concerned, tolerating is outcome, so you might as well have still enabling people to hate. your voice counted. Canada is a pretty awesome I have been to dozens of public multicultural mosaic of people. hearings where I have sat with a Spreading hatred or tolerance to handful of other people. Then later, any specific group of people would when the bylaw passes, I hear all be similar to only using one or two sorts of people complaining out in crayons, leaving the remaining 62 the community. vibrant colours untouched in the In that case, I think people need box. to accept the result, if they were too We can accept people, communilazy to go to a council meeting and ties and ideas. speak their thoughts. If a new regional sewage plant is When it comes to deer, I’ve built, would it better for people to accepted it. When I open my blinds accept it or tolerate it? and see deer munching on my When something is in proposal bushes, I give the deer a friendly
wave and say good morning through the glass. My community garden is surrounded by deer fencing with a secure gate, because us gardeners have accepted that without it, the deer would eat the veggies. The other option would be tolerating them eating the food. When I catch myself thinking ill of someone or something, I try to remember to stop myself and assess why I am thinking that way. Often it’s my own preconceptions that make me think negatively. If you had a special needs child who required some extra assistance in the classroom, would you want their teacher to accept them or tolerate them? I understand that there are plenty of things that may be tough to accept, such as a sex offender living on your street, or even Scotch broom. Sorry folks, I have a soft spot for the plant. Anyway, back to point. The holidays are over and we are getting back into the swing of things. Maybe now could be the time to look at the things in your community that you have been tolerating and find it in your heart to accept them instead. Whichever route you go, I’ll accept that. – Charla Huber is a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
‘I see acceptance as keeping an open mind, trying to bridge some understanding.’
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LETTERS Lower speed limits would make better roads T
he City of Victoria announced this winter that it will seek the support of other B.C. municipalities to reduce the default speed limit on municipal roads to 40km/h. In Saanich, 50 km/h is by far the most common speed limit. That’s because it’s the provincial default.
That makes it easy for the municipality, but it’s difficult to live with for the residents of neighbourhoods where 50 km/h is inappropriate. Life outdoors on many residential streets has been made a lot less livable by an increased volume of vehicles moving at lethal speeds and creating noise levels
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that reduce the quality of life. For some people who don’t live on these streets, the perception that there’s problem may not exist. I know it exists because I hear the complaints. There are many questions to ask before the right decision can be made. It’s important that the end decision be the
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Sewage treatment plant won’t address chemicals
I would like to comment on the significant loss to our community by the closing of Orr’s Butcher in Brentwood Bay after 34 years of service. The business was started in 1979 and had an excellent reputation for the quality of its meat. Unfortunately, as times change, people and families are buying their meat from big box stores to save money and time. I think we need to make a more of an effort to support local businesses, otherwise the big “for lease” signs will be more common in the windows of our village. Siegrid Hauth and Jeff Bosma Brentwood Bay
That term ‘sewage treatment’ covers everything we need to know, doesn’t it? Maybe not. A lot of what is in sewage can be harmful to marine life if there is enough of it. But here’s the catch: that stuff (like pharmaceuticals and synthetic hormones a.k.a. birth control pills) is not removed by the kind of secondary treatment we now have. The other stuff (like poop) is readily removed out there in Juan de Fuca, at no charge. That has been said a hundred times and it is undoubtedly true. So why spend money for a system that cannot remove the harmful stuff?
correct one. Is it right to apply the same speed limit across an entire city? Probably not. Is it important to establish a lower default speed for residential streets? Yes. Dave Ferguson Community Advocates for Reduced Speed Saanich
Is this rational? Christina Nichol Saanich
Politicians suckered by man in turd suit I am bewildered that the research and knowledge of the brightest of our health, environmental and marine scientists are being ignored by the waste water treatment planning committee. I am sure Mr. Floatie is giggling hysterically somewhere, having suckered in so many naive politicians. Is it any wonder that Canada has a $26 billion deficit financing useless projects like this. Ted Cameron Saanich
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THE PROMENADERS SQUARE Dance Club is sponsoring a beginning square dance class which will run through until the end of May. Dance every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the hall of St. Michael and All Angels Church (4733 West Saanich Rd.) Each night is $5 per person with the first night free.
DANCE AROUND THE World. Join the Sidney International Folk Dancers for two hours each Monday evening, 7 to 9 p.m. from September to June. Excellent teachers instruct circle dancing. No partner needed. First visit free, $5 for the evening after first time. St. Andrews Church hall (9691 Fourth St.) For further information phone Linda at 250-6525818.
Events PUSH FOR CHANGE Motivational speaker Joe Roberts will
share his story about moving from skid row to CEO. The talk happens in Bodine Hall at the Mary Winspear Centre at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22. This is a public event sponsored by Canadian Federation of University Women, Saanich Peninsula. Admission $5 at the door, youth free.
Fundraisers 676 KITTYHAWK AIR Cadet Squadron is holding a tree chipping event by
donation Jan. 5 and 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1979 deHavilland Way in Sidney (near the airport). Trees chipped by donation and all proceeds support the 676 RC Air Cadet Squadron. THE SIDNEY LIONS Club annual tree shredding will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the overflow parking lot located on Ocean Avenue (north end of Iroquois Park). Donations are gratefully accepted. BOTTLE AND COIN drive hosted by Mackenzie Valgardson in support of Variety Children’s Charity on Jan. 5 at Sidney Elementary School. Bring your cans and bottles to the school between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy hot chocolate by donation.
Health LIFERING SELFHELP SUPPORT groups assist with addiction and substance issues. LifeRing meetings provide confidential friendly nonjudgment supportive environments run by trained peerfacilitators. Meetings in Sidney run Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church (10030 Third St.) Call Hendrika 778-426-1611 or go to liferingcanada.org.
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THE SHAW OCEAN Discovery Centre has the perfect indoor solution to the cold weather. There will be special programs running until Jan. 6 that will combine fun and education for kids of all ages. Regular admission rates apply. Call 250665-7511 for more information.
Meetings JUST MOVED TO the Saanich Peninsula? Why not join the Peninsula Newcomers Club and make new friends and explore the community. We meet for lunch on the second Thursday of every month in Sidney with an invited speaker. For more information check our website: peninsulanewcomers. ca. VISIT THE CENTRE for Active Living 50+ in Brentwood Bay (1229 Clarke Rd.) to find out about new programs including Mah Jong, stamp collecting and knitting. Many other activities such as the Songbirds, Scottish dancing, bridge, painting and linedancing are available for anyone over the magic age of 50 years. Come check us out. Call 250652-4611 or cssca@ shaw.ca for more information. SIDNEY ANGLERS ASSOCIATION meets on the fourth Monday of every
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Music JAZZ VESPERS ARE ringing in the New Year with the Karel Roessingh Trio on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. A Jazz Vespers favourite, Roessingh will be joined by Joey Smith on bass, and Damian Graham on drums. Service begin at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church (10990 West Saanich Rd.) There is no admission charge for the concert but an offering will be taken to cover the cost of the musicians and the Vespers program. For further information, please call Bernadette at 250-656-0875 or email her at bernadettegreene@ shaw.ca to be informed of other upcoming concerts.
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After a week off over Christmas, the Peninsula Panthers took a tough 4-0 loss against the Saanich Braves last week. “We couldn’t complete one pass all night long,” said Panthers’ Head Coach Brian Passmore of the Dec. 28 game at Panorama Recreation Centre. The Braves held period leads of 2-0, 3-0 and finally 4-0. The shutout came on the heels of a 5-3 win the previous week at Pearkes Arena against the same team. Passmore said it was obvious that both teams were not in the same frame of mind going into Friday’s game. “We beat them last Friday and played hard as a group but tonight our guys were blowing snow all over the ice instead of finishing their checks. We had some guys that sat tonight because they didn’t play hard and they didn’t play the way I want them to play.” On Saturday, the Panthers headed up to Kerry Park to face a last-place Islanders squad, but one that has recently made a lot
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Peninsula Panther Cole Golka fends off Saanich Braves defenceman Garrett Kemmler during game action Dec. 28. of changes including the addition of former New York Ranger Brad Purinton behind the bench. The Panthers brought a different attitude to the ice Saturday and it was evident early on, when at 7:54 of the first frame when Nathan Looysen scored on the power play. With just under three minutes having been played in the second period, the Panthers’ power play struck again when Zack Smith
whipped a shot past Islanders’ netminder Jordan Hospes to add to the lead. Panther Daniel Welch added another goal four minutes later. Two defensive miscues on the same power play saw the Islanders try and battle back with two shorthanded goals but Cole Golka gave the Panthers some insurance. The Panthers took the game 7-3. With the win against the Islanders the Panthers have moved
back into a third place tie with the Westshore Wolves in the South Division of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. The team is now prepping to host the Islanders again Friday in an important game. “We’re in a real battle with the Wolves for a playoff position,” explained Pete Zubersky, the head of hockey operations. “The Victoria Cougars look like they have first place wrapped up and the Braves seem to have a lock on second. Kerry Park is too far back now to catch up to the rest of the South so the only thing that has to be decided in these last 14 games is who will finish in third and fourth.” Zubersky noted the team will go head to head with Westshore twice before the end of regular season so he’s looking to the team to step it up. “Every single game from here on in will be a dogfight,” he said. “We need every single point we can get and our focus almost has to have a playoff mentality to it.” The Panthers hit the ice this Friday night against the Islanders at the Panorama Recreation Centre.
VIJHL All-Stars named, Panthers among them The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League announced the All-Star Game and Prospects Game selections this past week and several Panthers hit the mark. Josh Adkins, 17 and Cole Golka, 18 were named to the All-Star team as forwards. The two will be joined by 19-year-old defenceman Cody Breitenstein. Named to the Prospects Team were 16-year-old Nathan Looysen as a forward, defenseman Spencer Loverock, 17, and goalie Stephen Heslop, also 17. Both the All Star game and the Prospects game will be hosted by the Oceanside Generals in Parksville on Jan. 13.
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PAUL DOUGLAS HUNT JULY 01, 1957 – DEC 26, 2012. Paul died suddenly and will be greatly missed by parents Muriel and Roy, children Jennifer and Clayton, siblings Linda and Philip plus many friends.
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FURNITURE 2 OCCASIONAL chairs, 1 black w/arms, 1 zebra stripes on white, no arms, $200/each Paid 3 years ago $1200 at Sandy’s. (250)656-1750. bellringer85@yahoo.com for pictures.
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BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18�Dx50�Wx79�H, red/brown tone, Made in Quebec. $165. (250)380-8733. ROUND LIGHT Oak dining room table and 4 chairs, very good condition, $285. Call (250)652-8549.
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FARM, Fishing, Hunting, Property Manager: Year round. To manage and maintain a 685 acre working farm with pheasants, cattle, dogs, hay and tourism accomodations. Semi retired welcome. Hands on management. mk@skeenameadows.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
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TOP OF the line Partner 4 SCOOTER. 1 year old. New they are $7000. + ; asking $3750. Call 778 977 3301. WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.
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METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
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Passed away suddenly Christmas Eve surrounded by family. Predeceased by her husband Ray on August 29, 2011. Eve was born in Hove, Sussex, England on September 19, 1926, and arrived in Victoria as a War Bride in 1945. Mum enjoyed many happy days cruising on their boat Kismet along with Mal and Carol. She was a proud member and past president of the V.I. War Brides Association, making many friends there. Eve enjoyed volunteering at the Brentwood BCS Thrift store on Wednesday afternoons after visiting her favourite hairdresser Maureen at 11am. She leaves her son Paul (Marja), daughter Shelley (Gary), grandchildren Kevin (Candace) and Leanne, great grandchildren Elliot, Erica, Cuyler, Raisa, extended family, friends and relatives in Victoria, Nova Scotia and England. She will be sadly missed by her sister Hazel in England. Goodbye Mum, we love and miss you. Kismet By request, no service. Flowers gratefully declined. A Remembrance Tea for Eve will be held at 8828 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich on Sunday January 6, 2013 from 2 till 4 pm.
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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
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OAK BAY Junction: 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ bldg. $850. Heat, h/w incl. Jan.15 or Feb.1 N/P. Share purchase req’d. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.
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SIDNEY- 1 BDRM apartment. Free parking. Available Now. $875/mo. Call Peter Firm Management. 250-544-2300. SIDNEY- 1 bdrm, corner, 2nd flr, balcony, prkg, Feb. 1, $790 mo. Call (250)812-4154.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright newer 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. (250)514-7747.
HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY- 2 BDRM + office. Yard, deck, garage, laundry. $1290. Call (250)812-4154.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO ROYAL OAK- (near Common Wealth pool) new updated 1 bdrm condo, W/D. ns/np. $825 inclds utils. (250)652-7729.
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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.
SUITES, LOWER CEDAR HILL Golf course- 1 bdrm, private entrance, off street parking, W/D, utils included. NS/NP. Refs req. Avail Feb. 1. $800. 250-595-0505.
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COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915. ROYAL OAK, grd level 2 bdrm, 5 appls, util’s incl’d. NS/NP, Close to shops & buses. Jan. 1st. $1050 mo. (250)744-9405, (250)479-9405
1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200. Alan, (778)426-3487.
SIDNEY 1 BDRM- own W/D, $850+ shared utils w/upper suite. Available now. Call (778)426-1524.
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MARINE 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. 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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SIDNEY, MATURE lady, N/S, N/D, long term, 2-3 bdrm, Pier or Landmark Buildings. Avail April. 1st. (250)629-3102.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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SIDNEY 3-BDRM, upper level H/W floors, stainless appl’s, W/D. Balcony, fenced yrd, enclosed garage, exc. cond. N/S. $1500. 250-655-5060 lv msg.
NEWLY RENO’D APT waterfront, 1bdrm room available, new appls, prestigious area of Sidney, Resthaven Dr. Refs req (only for the quiet, clean and respectable tenants). No smoking, $650 mo includes utils. 250-507-9766
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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.
250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!
MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS A & L Appliances (under new management). For all your appliance needs. (250)656-2325
CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.
CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
D’ANDREA’S Gutter Cleaning/ Repairs; Power washing. Free est. Exc. ref’s. Insured. Quality guaranteed. (250)413-7541.
LANDSCAPING JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Gutters, winter clean-ups & more. WCB. Call (250)217-3589.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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
HANDYPERSONS (250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawns, fences, pruning, flooring, painting, drywall, small renos. Mike/Chris 250-656-8961
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MOVING & STORAGE 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.
BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
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DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
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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Events & Activities... JANUARY 9 –The Vancouver Island Mustang Association meets at Jasmine’s Restaurant on the Old Island Highway in Colwood. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. JANUARY 20 – Victoria Motor Sports Club Winter Series No. 1 at Western Speedway. FMI: www.victoriamotorsports.ca JANUARY 27 – Steve Copp Construction Winter Hornet Series Enduro, 1 p.m. start at Western Speedway. FMI: www.westernspeedway.net/
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Benny Taddei with son Ben and niece with his new 1968 Mustang fastback.
Restored Mustang Christmas gift represents family bond and an immigrant success story The short version of the story is that Vancouver-area homebuilder Ben Taddei had his father’s original 1968 Mustang fastback restored from top to bottom to give ALYN EDWARDS back to him in betterCLASSIC than-new condition for RIDES Christmas. But the car represents so much to the family that the story can only be understood in full context. Benito (Benny) Taddei and Antonina Ferrari grew up five blocks apart in a little village near Aquila, Italy and started dating when she was just 14 years old. He was from a family of six boys and his father said there wasn’t enough property for all his sons to inherit. Benny followed his older brother to Vancouver in 1957 and started a new life at the age of 21. Two years later, Antonina arrived in Vancouver and they married. Benny was an expert tile and marble installer and worked hard. He had a flair for style and eventually opened his own hair styling salon. He called it House of Ferrari to honour his wife’s maiden name and the styling of his favorite Italian sports car. By the fall of 1967, Benny Taddei had
a thriving salon with 18 stylists and a hobby farm in Richmond. In October, he spotted a new red 1968 Mustang that had just arrived in the showroom of Musgrove Ford at Main Street and Kingsway in Vancouver. “I loved the beautiful fastback styling and the red reminded me of the Ferrari sports cars from Italy,” he recalls of the moment. Benny paid the asking price of $5,102, believing he would miss the opportunity if he went away to think about it. His son Ben was just two months old when the Mustang came home. Antonina
Benny Taddei with son Ben receiving the freshly restored 1968 Mustang fastback he bought new in Vancouver
had learned to drive and the Mustang became their family car. “This was my dad’s first new car,” Ben Taddei says. “Prior to that, he drove around in a used 1952 Buick with a rusted-out floor.” He says his parents worked hard and saved to buy their first home and, when they paid it off, they bought the car. “The Continued on next page
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‘68 Mustang Mustang represents their youth and energy and my dad’s passion for sporty cars, good design and beautiful things.” Before the years of mandatory seat belts, Ben always rode up front with his mother. His dad would let him shift the transmission and have his hand on the steering wheel. “I felt so grown up and cool while I could hardly see over the dashboard,” he says. He recalls traveling in the car after late-night departures from visits with aunts, uncles and cousins. “I would crawl into the back area behind the fold down rear seat and look up at the stars through the rear window. I thought the moon was following me home.” When Ben reached the age of eight in the mid 1970s, his father began teaching him how to drive the car on the deserted farm roads in Richmond. By the time he was 10, he was going solo in the Mustang driver’s2013 seat with THE NEW AWD his dad as co-pilot. His ‘job’ every Saturday was to back the Mustang out of the carport and wash it. “I used to turn on the radio and diligently clean the car inside and out.” About two months after he
got his driver’s license, he was showing off to friends in the car and drove into a curb at full speed. Only the wheel and suspension were damaged but Ben felt terrible. “I thought I had destroyed my dad’s car.” One year ago, father and son drove the car to a restoration shop in Coquitlam and committed the Mustang to a full rotisserie restoration. Ben decided to update the car with modern power steering, power disc brakes, a high-performance engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission, Shelby exhaust and American Racing wheels. The Mustang gleams with its new candy apple red paint. The Mustang got a green bow for Christmas. “Everything I have today I owe to my parents. They gave me love, a good home and an education,” Ben says of his wish to give them back their Mustang in brand new condition. “I had the car restored a bit selfishly – a little the way I wanted. But options were added that were available at the time that my father couldn’t afford. FORESTER I’m fortunate to be in a financial position to do this and I want my dad to have some fun with the car,” he says. Ben is looking forward to once again being in the car with his family. “My dad and I will
car’ honking the horn. The difference this time was that the car was parked in the garage. Seatbelt laws, you know.”
drive the Mustang together and he’ll use it whenever he wants to – probably more than I will because he is long retired.” Ben hopes to eventually pass the Mustang on to his daughter who is now six. “Who knows: maybe she will fall in love with the car like I did. As I did when I was a toddler, she has spent time in the front seat of ‘Nonna’s
Alyn Edwards is a classic car enthusiast and partner in Peak Communicators, a Vancouverbased public relations company. aedwards@ peakco.com
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