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The Town of Sidney and local RCMP are teaming up to help pedestrians stay safe on dark streets, page 3

The Peninsula Panthers hockey team needs to score a few wins to take hold of third place, page 13

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Olsen gets the nod for Greens Adam Olsen to resign local council seat to run in Saanich North riding Steven Heywood News staff

Adam Olsen has been acclaimed as the Green Party candidate in Saanich North and the Islands in the May 14 provincial election. “I’m thrilled to be able to get the Green Party message out to people leading up to the election,” he said. “I hope to present voters an alternative. It’s an opportunity, not just to change the government, but change how government works.” Olsen put his name forward as a nominee for the party’s candidate in the provincial riding, long held by B.C. Liberal Murray Coell, who will be retiring from politics this year. Upon learning of Olsen’s candidacy, the only other person on the nomination ballot — Susan Whitmore — withdrew. Green Party constituency association chair Murray Weisenberger said candidates had only a limited window in which to register Adam Olsen to run. With the nomination meeting set for Jan. 20, that window has closed. “I believe Adam has a real chance of winning this (riding),” Weisenberger said. “A lot of that hinges on him being a clearthinker and a middle-of-the-road, young candidate.” PLEASE SEE: Tough challenge ahead, page 4

Flu outbreak at Saan Pen hospital Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Saanich Peninsula Hospital has taken measures to contain and quell a flu bug that took up residence in two extended care units.

As of Wednesday afternoon, 20 long-term care residents had been affected by the outbreak that was declared in two separate units on Jan. 7 and 8 respectively. PLEASE SEE: Families asked, page 12

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Green town halls Devon MacKenzie News staff

MP Elizabeth May is holding a series of meetings with constituents in her riding this month. “Ms. May looks forward to meeting her constituents and hearing about their concerns and priorities. As well, Ms. May would like to update constituents about her actions and work in the House of Commons on their behalf,” said a Green Party press release. Meetings are scheduled for Jan. 15 and 17. in Sidney and Central Saanich. The Sidney meeting is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church Hall (9691 Fourth St.) The Central Saanich meeting is slated for Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Central Saanich Fairgrounds (1528 Stelly’s Cross Rd.) May will also host meetings in 11 other locations in her riding. For details about the meetings, visit http://elizabethmaymp.ca/january-town-halls or call the constituency office in Sidney at 250-657-2000.

District considering town hall referendum COUNCIL NEWS District of Central Saanich - Jan. 7, 2013 Devon MacKenzie News staff Steven Heywood/News staff

Town of Sidney councillor Kenny Podmore shows off one of the free reflective armbands the town and local RCMP are giving away to help keep pedestrians safe.

Sidney wants pedestrians safe Steven Heywood News staff

Reflective armbands are being given away in Sidney to help keep pedestrians safe when out walking early in the morning or into the evening. The Town of Sidney and RCMP have teamed up to start a program called Glow As You Go, a safety campaign in the wake of a spate of pedestrian-vehicle collisions in the region this winter. Town councillor Kenny Podmore says he took the initiative to create a preventive program. “I listened to news about a few pedestrian incidents,” he said, “and thankfully, we have had none recently in Sidney. But we wanted to take the initiative to pre-

vent this here and help local walkers.” Podmore enlisted the help of Sidney/ North Saanich RCMP Staff Sergeant Dennis O’Gorman, who was able to pay for 950 reflective armbands. The items will help walkers be more visible to drivers and add to a sense of safety when out in the dark. Podmore said it’s up to both pedestrians and drivers to be cautious and aware of each other. In a media release, the town notes ICBC statistics showing an 80 per cent increase in pedestrian-related incidents during the winter months, compared with summer. They recommend walkers and runners wear light-coloured clothing and at night or in bad weather, wear something reflective.

Podmore added his hope is that Sidney’s initiative catches on elsewhere in the region. “Safety has always been a concern of mine and I campaigned on it in the last election,” he said. “We’re lucky there there haven’t been any big problems here and this is a case of catching it before it happens.” The town itself, he continued, takes pedestrian safety seriously — from these reflective wristbands to crosswalk design and roundabout safety. Sidney’s Glow As You Go campaign kicks off on Jan. 17, 11 a.m. at the RCMP detachment. Armbands will be available to the public on Jan. 21 and they are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

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While both he and Olsen said they would have liked there to be a competition for the nomination — meaning more members and fundraising — the acclamation gives Olsen time to knock on more doors and focus on his political opponents. Held by Coell and the Liberals since 1991, Saanich North and the Islands (and formerly the two-member riding of Saanich and the Islands from 1966 to 1986) has long been a conservative strong-

hold. In 2009, NDP challenger Gary Holman came within 245 votes of Coell. The Green Party came second in the 2001 provincial election, well back of Coell and the Liberals. “I’m very, very excited about this,” Olsen said. He is building his support, creating a campaign team and fund-raising for the race ahead. As a municipal councillor at the District of Central Saanich, Olsen said he knows the local issues. Having worked with federal Green Party leader Eliz-

abeth May, Olsen said some of her success in Ottawa will rub off on this provincial riding. “She has shown the way and has established a good model on the work needed to be successful. Hard-working representatives can make a difference.” Yet, Olsen is aware of the polls suggesting the province could unseat the current Liberal government with an NDP vote. He said the twoparty system is changing. “The Green Party offers real change,” he explained. “We expect a

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trict staff. If I won the nomination, I stated that I would resign the council seat.” Olsen said his resignation letter is in the works and he will hand it in once the Green Party acclamation is finalized. The other seat was vacated when Terry Siklenka resigned following a move to Grand Cayman late last year.

Party Update ■ NDP: Gary Holman is the party’s candidate in Saanich North and the Islands.

■ Liberals and B.C. Conservatives: No candidates announced.

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It’s game on for NHL fans Hockey Night in Canada. Four words we haven’t heard for what seems like too long. Sure, you may have become disconnected from the game, as “millionaire players” battled “billionaire owners” over how to share, in many cases, your hard-earned money. But when the puck drops at Rogers Arena, the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Bell Centre in Montreal or any of the 15 National Hockey League rinks expected to host games on Jan. 19, it’ll be hard to look away. The effect of the player lockout on the Greater Victoria hospitality industry has been significant, if not as major as in Vancouver or other Canadian NHL cities. Without a doubt, every sports bar, lounge and restaurant with a TV – or many TVs – will have the Canucks’ first game tuned in, at least for a while. Many establishments are already planning special events related to hockey to attract more patrons. In general, fans tend to find other diversions during their favourite sports’ off-seasons. Other sports take their place, or, in the case of hockey, outdoor pursuits often take over. For hockey fans, the last few months have felt like an extended off-season. With no NHL on the tube, fans have resorted to watching NBA basketball – Victoria’s Steve Nash has been injured for much of his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers – junior hockey or other sports that don’t have the same broad emotional connection with the populace. One thing is certain about the NHL, it tends to draw people together. Pro hockey is something co-workers tend to talk about the next day at the office. As the playoffs get closer – and they’ll come relatively quickly this season – gatherings start to be planned around watching the games on TV. Certainly, some will ignore the NHL’s return. But for many of us in Greater Victoria and across Canada, it will be akin to pulling a favourite blanket out of storage. It’s familiar, feels good on a cold, dark night and is best enjoyed when shared. 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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So much energy spent on energy Wherever pipelines are The Conservative government’s concerned, expect an eclectic party. omnibus bill, C-38, makes clear With the federal government’s that any recommendation by the Enbridge Northern panel is exactly that: for Gateway joint review consideration only. panel wrapping up its Stephen Harper’s week-long hearings at cabinet can compel the the Delta Ocean Pointe federal environmental Resort, the usually agency to approve picturesque waterfront the Enbridge project, erupted into a hotbed of regardless of public will environmental protest. or opinion. The closed-door panel, There must be a which concludes today, sense of disillusionment spent more than a week amongst the panel’s working its way through Daniel Palmer members, collecting and a registered list of about collating the opinions of Minor Musings 280 public speakers. around 4,000 Canadians, Interested observers knowing all the while were given the option of listening to their words bear the weight of a an audio-only webcast of the event novelty inflatable hammer. – which had the distinct quality of To be fair, the approval or a wartime emergency broadcast rejection of this pipeline isn’t a – or of watching a video feed at decision that should be taken the Ramada Victoria Hotel, three lightly. The world wants oil from kilometres away on Gorge Road. a politically stable and efficient Several hundred frustrated partner. Canada bears both these protesters rejected these two armsqualities, relatively speaking, and length participatory options and has enough bitumen to fill 100 gathered along the walkway in front billion barrels – likely double that. of the Inner Harbour hotel. In an age where social security Even Victoria MP Murray Rankin, costs show no sign of retreat and an expert on and opponent of the taxpayers are gripping tightly to pipeline project, was turned away every penny (soon-to-be nickel), at the door last Friday. Rankin oil revenue presents a feasible called the Canadian Environmental way for the country to pull itself Assessment Agency process out of a fiscal recession and fill its “fundamentally flawed,” and storehouses for generations. expressed little hope the end result And then there’s the latest would leave the public feeling international energy darling and heard. He also justifiably lambasted saviour to our financial woes – security for denying entry to the liquified natural gas. very person elected to represent B.C. is teeming with the stuff, the public at the federal level. as evidenced by a recent Chevron Adding fuel to the protest investment in the Kitimat LNG flames is the nihilism behind the facility, where the province joint review panel’s mandate. says exports could reach 75

million tonnes per year, pending agreements with Asian buyers. The National Energy Board has already greenlit LNG exports to the tune of 10 million tonnes annually, although billions of dollars still need to be invested if B.C. wants to play with the big boys. But the elephant in the room, which trumpeted loudly from the Songhees walkway this week, is the environmental cost of these lucrative ventures. Comments from senior cabinet ministers indicate environmental protesters are no more than a nuisance, people who fail to recognize the opportunities at hand. The us vs. them mentality doesn’t play well on either side, but it seems fundamentally un-Canadian for the feds to swat away public input like a pesky housefly. Perhaps the government could try framing the energy debate in a more tempered manner. The so-called “modernization” of environmental regulations should be rolled out with scientists and other green stakeholders at the table, giving legitimacy to a process that’s been sold as all but a middle finger to granola-eating community farmers and their kin. Canadians know we need diverse exports, a strong economy and long-term financial stability. We also know we need to balance that with stewarding our resources and minimizing environmental risk. Take a moment this week to wish the joint review panel luck as they move on to Vancouver for another week of invite-only hearings – they’re going to need it. Daniel Palmer is a reporter with the Victoria News. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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LETTERS Development not without risk

ongratulations to legislative columnist Tom Fletcher for putting some meat on the bones of the criticism we have heard about the degree of U.S. funding received by Canadian environmental groups (“Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013”). It is important to distinguish between legitimate questions about the environmental impact of proposed energy projects and propaganda campaigns run by large organizations whose real purpose is to block any and all such projects. Fletcher is right that Canada needs to make energy development decisions that put Canadian interests first.

Of course we have an obligation to look out for the health of the world around us, especially here in Beautiful British Columbia. But we must also be realistic that no development is without risk. It is simply not reasonable for any responsible government to refuse to consider energy projects that will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and earn royalties and equalization payments in the billions of dollars. We need the revenue to support health care, education and the many other programs we expect government to provide. Dave Laundy Brentwood Bay

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In April of last year, as a result of our many concerns surrounding the deer issue in Saanich, including council’s referral of the matter to the Capital Regional District thereby skirting public participation in this issue, we wrote to the mayor and council to specifically request the district undertake a formal public consultation process. We requested that the consultation process include a study of the nature and extent of the problem, a survey much like the district’s citizen survey, open houses at which the Saanich residents could discuss, debate, decide the issues face-to-face with each other and with the district. We received no direct response from the mayor and council to our request for a full and open public process with respect to this very important matter. We now note that, some seven months after our specific request was basically ignored, that the municipality is undertaking a “public participation project” in response to a growing interest by Saanich residents for involvement in the district’s decision-making processes. The logical conclusion would appear to be: public participation when the district so chooses; no public participation when the district doesn’t so choose. The arbitrariness of restricting the public’s participation on the very whim of the district would appear to undermine the integrity of the proposed policy, as well as the whole intent by the district to extend public participation in its matters. We hope that the final “public participation” policy will address this important issue to provide more direction to the district – and more certainly to residents – about exactly how “public participation” is to be guided and managed within the district. Dave and Shari Poje Saanich

Re: Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013? (B.C. Views, Jan. 2) Columnist Tom Fletcher suggested that only powerful Americans are concerned about Canadian energy projects. I am Canadian and I care. The fact that I agree with American environmentalists is about as material as your agreement with large corporate interests, which possess significantly more capital than the $60 million “war chest” you reference. Chevron, for example, which owns a substantial interest in the liquid natural gas operation in Kitimat, is an American company that had a net income of more than $26 billion in 2011. I think your perspective is fracked, Mr. Fletcher. Concern exists among Canadians and the power dynamics are weighed heavily in the favour of industry. Matthew Greeno Victoria

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reater Victoria’s residential real estate market performance numbers, now in for 2012, provide a few clues to trends we might see in 2013. The 2012 market, in combination with an increase in inventory, ended on a substantial softening in both sales activity and prices. Understandably, the industry tries to apply the best possible spin on the statistics, but some facts are indisputable. In December 2012, the most meaningful indicator of price trends – the median price – showed a modest decline. Single family dwellings, at a year-end median price of $515,000, were 3.8 per cent lower than a year earlier. Condominiums, at a $259,000 median price, were 4.1 per cent lower, while townhomes, at a median price of $274,000, remained virtually unchanged. Certainly not a sign of a market collapse, but clearly a softening trend – especially given the 4.7 per cent reduction in the number of unit sales and the coincident increase in the

Cannabis crusader in Sidney SIDNEY — Dana Larsen is touring Vancouver Island to promote the Sensible B.C. decriminalization campaign. Larsen coming to Vancouver Island to promote the Sensible Policing Act, which would effectively decriminalize cannabis possession in B.C. Larsen will be in Sidney on Jan. 15, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Greenglade Community Centre (2151 Lannon — Submitted Way).

Peter Dolezal Financial Savvy number of listings. In 2013, what factors could affect residential real estate? On the positive side, interest rates are almost certain to remain at record low levels. Also, new-construction pricing will benefit from the elimination of the HST in April. Among the negative factors are not only the uncertainty inherent in the coming provincial election, but also the full-year effect of the Federal government’s tightening of mortgage lending rules which came into effect in mid2012. The condominium market in particular, will be adversely affected by the April expiration of the provincial government’s $10,000 bonus incentive program for firsttime buyers of newly-

constructed units. Typically, a reduction in first-time buyer activity results in less upgrading by buyers to higher-priced homes. Perhaps the greatest negative impact on real estate markets not only locally, but throughout Canada, will be the continuation of a tepid North American and European economic recovery throughout 2013. We won’t escape this continuing effect. On balance, downward pressures on the market will likely prevail. As the year unfolds, we are likely to see buyers gaining greater market power than sellers. Sellers will have to be very realistic in their pricing or their listing will languish. More than ever, the selection of premium realtors will become very important. Over time this will become easier, as marginal realtors will choose to leave the industry, and fewer replacements are likely to emerge during a challenging market. Given the negative pressures, continuation of the modest downward trend we saw in 2012 is likely for 2013. Regardless of the

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Families asked to limit visits Continued from page 1

“Lab tests have come back from the first outbreak announced Jan. 7 and it was confirmed that it tested positive as Influenza A, but we don’t have confirmed results from the other yet,” explained Vancouver Island Health Authority spokesperson Sarah Plank. Plank also noted the hospital and health care workers have been taking extreme precaution to stop the spread of the virus to other areas of the hospital.

“We’re doing everything we can to prevent the spread of the virus,” said Plank. “Residents with symptoms are staying in their rooms, we closed the dining room and residents are being fed in their respective rooms. “Any staff or family who enter the units are required to wear gloves, gowns and masks and we’ve dedicated staff to the affected area so there isn’t any potential to spread the virus to other areas of the hospital.” Eleven staff who hadn’t had flu

shots this year were sent home earlier this week but Plank said several have since taken Tamiflu, so they will be able to return to work soon. VIHA has asked families with relatives in the extended care units to limit their visits if at all possible during the outbreak. They have also asked those with any symptoms of cold or flu to not visit the hospital at all. SPH has 143 residents in its long-term care facilities. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Chances are when you open your 2013 assessment notice from B.C. Assessment, you’ll see your property value has decreased since last year. Most homeowners in Greater Victoria will see a two-to-sixper-cent drop in their home’s assessed value, but B.C. Assessment’s area assessor for Greater Victoria calls the slight decrease

“comforting.” “I would probably characterize this as a stable market, actually,” said Reuben Danakody. “We’re not seeing the year-overyear increases, those substantial increase in values that we used to see before. It’s not bad news, it’s comforting news, that the values are still very stable. We don’t want to see what was occurring the past few years down south.” Of the region’s 18 assessment jurisdictions, only Langford and

Oak Bay saw average increases in residential property values, at 0.47 per cent and 0.78 per cent, respectively. The largest average declines in the Capital Region came from the Peninsula, with Sidney reporting a 5.64 per cent drop and North Saanich seeing a 3.65 per cent decline. Victoria and Saanich saw average decreases between two and three per cent. For more information, visit bcassessment.ca.

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LOST: GOLD bracelet with blue stones, sentimental. Lost in Sidney between Fish on 5th or Tanner Books. Reward. Call (250)544-4984.

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Wells, Dennis Thomas July 10, 1930 – December 29, 2012 Dennis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce, of 62 years, daughter Susan (Stuart), sons Robert and Richard (Trish), grandchildren David, Brent, Stefanie (Jason), Russell, Angela and numerous great grandchildren plus a larger extended family including Kassandra, Sarah, Meaghan and Rachel. Dennis was pre-deceased by his sister Beverley and grandson James. Dennis was a well-known local athlete in his early years playing soccer, rugby and competing in track and field events. He graduated from Oak Bay High School in 1948 playing sports for his school as well as for and against several other teams including the YMCA, local First Nations groups and the Armed Forces. He worked for 36 years for the Province of BC and made many good friends during those years. Dennis was active with the boating community in Victoria. He had a great love for woodwork, gardening and the Gulf Islands, and was happiest at the family cabin or any marina. Family members fondly remember summers full of fishing, camping and road trips. He taught us how to get along with others and how to complete our projects with care, patience and precision. A special thanks to staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital and to Dr. Merali for their care and compassion. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 12 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Patient Care Center at the Royal Jubilee Hospital (1952 Bay Street Victoria, BC V8R 1J8, Tel: 250.370.8000).

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help tomorrow’s families today – leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

DEATHS

Foster, Trevor John April 14, 1952 January 7, 2013 It is with great sadness we say Goodbye to you, our loving husband, father, grandpa and friend. A little piece of a big man will remain with all who had the honor of being called his friend. He was a selﬂess man who was always there for everyone. Trevor passed suddenly of heart failure at home. His Celebration of Life will be held on Sat., Jan. 12th. at the family home, 7953 Galbraith Cres. from 12 - 4 PM. In lieu of ﬂowers, donation in Trev’s name can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Ass’n. Gone to catch The Big One!

In loving memory DEATHS

BURNSIDE, Eldon Glenwood

Sylvia May LARSEN 21 Feb 1927-13 Dec 2012 On December 16th, 2012 sons Greg (Brenda) and Wade (Julie), daughter Karyn, husband of 63 years, Bob, grandchildren and other family from Dawson Creek, Pemberton, Prince George,Edmonton, Aldergrove, Vancouver and local gathered at the home of Sylvia and Bob to share happy memories of a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul and a heart full of love for her family and friends. God’s will be done. Memorial gifts if desired to a charity of choice or to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation www.sphf.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

Taoist Tai Chi OPEN HOUSE Saanichton St. Mary’s Church 1973 Cultra Ave Sat Jan 12, 1:00-3:00pm

BEGINNER CLASSES Start Mon. Jan 14 Mon / Thurs 9:15-10:15am or Mon / Thurs 6:00-7:00pm Tel 250-383-4103 www.taoist.org

INFORMATION

LOST: HIMALAYAN cat, male, beige, “Buttons”. Lost Jan. 2nd. near corner of Cook and Quadra. (250)592-2074 LOST: LADIES black scarf, Bay Centre top ﬂoor washroom. Call 250-208-4211.

ADMINISTRATION Ofﬁce Administration/ Reception Great introduction to working in an accounting ofﬁce. Tax season position in Sidney. A professional mannered, conscientious & upbeat person with excellent communication and good computer skills. Wage based on experience.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

HELP WANTED AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld 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.

October 13, 1940 – January 2, 2013 Eldon passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Cowichan District Hospital leaving behind his wife of 27 years Valerie Burnside (Scott-Polson). Survived by children Brenda, Gary (Sylvan), Tammy, Gerry, George, Steve Keel (Rebecca), Brian (Laura) by grandchildren Khristy (Andrew), William, Luke, Tyler, Kelsey (Brandon), Justin, Brooke, Taylor, Meghan, Damon, Dane and Sadie, great grand-child Bentley (to arrive) and sister Carol McLean. He is also remembered by aunts, cousins, and his many friends in both the trucking and draft horse/farming circles on Vancouver Island. He is pre-deceased by his parents Harry Burnside and Frances Parr and grandchildren Karla Keel and Timothy Burnside. Eldon was born in Kinistino, SK before moving to Nipawin, SK as a child, Duncan, BC as a teen, and then Sidney, BC as a young adult. Driving was a huge part of his life whether driving gravel trucks, draft horse hitches or teaching others to do one or the other. In 45 years of driving truck for the Bowcott family companies and then for himself, he saw many changes on the Saanich Peninsula and built life-long relationships with customers, peers and residents alike. He was always excited to introduce observers to draft horses through his showmanship driving multiple horse hitches at various country fairs, weddings, graduations and opening for the RCMP Musical Ride. Celebration of Life will be held at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave. Sidney on Sunday, January 13th at 2:00pm. In lieu of ﬂowers the family requests donations in Eldon’s name to “Jeneece Place “ (www.jeneeceplace.org) To offer condolences please go to www.hwwallacecbc.com.

THE AUXILIARY to SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL

will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10am in the Peninsula Health Unit, Mt. Newton X Road, Saanichton, BC.

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

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: JAN. 3, Browning Park, bag of food and personal items. Call (250)598-5477. FOUND: STRING Beads, Dec. 7th, walkway, Holland Point Park. 250-381-8348. FOUND: YOUNG girls Disney camera, Eagle Ridge Park (Langford). (250)478-1873.

THE LEMARE GROUP has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. Your skill set should include strong organization and time management skills, attention to details, excellent communication skills, computer literate, accounting knowledge, payroll experience is an asset, must have the ability to work under strict deadlines. Fax resume 250-956-3123 or email kposlowsky@lemare.ca. Closing date January 23, 2013.

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PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

2 students per home Please call Michelle 250-655-9481 mish@shaw.ca

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

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Server/Cashier, Dishwasher. Only experienced & mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING

ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS In your own home on your own instrument KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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

FREE ITEMS PINE TABLE, with leaf & 3 chairs. FREE. One leg bit wobley.James Bay 250-380-8733

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REAL ESTATE

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2 IKEA chairs with matching foot stools, like new, $49 each. Call (250)652-4621. BEVERAGE BAR 4’x6’ $40. Futon and mattress $20 Oak coffee table $20. 250-5444933 CREDENZA FOR ofﬁce or TV stand, 3 drawers, 60”l, 20”w, 30”d. $59. (250)294-2553. EXTRA LARGE dog cage, new, $75. Call (250)652-3606. PANEL CURTAINS (2) cotton, purple, some sun streaks on outside. 45”W x 85”L, $5., James Bay. 250-380-8733. QUILT, DOUBLE size, used once $30. (250)595-5734.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

ROYAL OAK- (near Common Wealth pool) new updated 1 bdrm condo, W/D. ns/np. $825 inclds utils. (250)652-7729.

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

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

REAL ESTATE

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

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

SIDNEY- 1 BDRM apartment. Free parking. Available Now. $875/mo. Call Peter Firm Management. 250-544-2300.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright newer 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. (250)514-7747.

HOMES WANTED

HOMES FOR RENT

WE BUY HOUSES

LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128.

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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FURNITURE

RENTALS

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. BUFFET, solid hard wood, 18”Dx50”Wx79”H, red/ brown tone, Made in Quebec. $155. (250)380-8733.

COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th ﬂoor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg. N/P.$1100. Avail Feb. Call 250-474-6855.

Call: 1-250-616-9053

ROOMS FOR RENT Roommates wanted to share a 3 Bdrm upper level house. Waterfront, new appls, prestigious area of Sidney, Resthaven Dr. Refs req (only for the quiet, clean and respectable tenants). N/S, $650 mo incls utils. 250-507-9766

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

WASHER AND Dryer (Maytag), Heavy Duty, 1 year old, like new, white, $850. Call (250)629-3102.

SIDNEY- 1 BDRM, 1 bath ground ﬂoor suite, F/S, W/D, large kitchen & living room, lots of storage, N/S, no dogs. $885 + hydro. Available now. Call (250)654-0410. SIDNEY 1 BDRM- own W/D, $850+ shared utils w/upper suite. Available now. Call (778)426-1524. SIDNEY, 2 bdrm, grd level, utils incl’d, $1000 mo, N/S, N/P, (Immed). (250)656-1384.

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).

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

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SUITES, UPPER SIDNEY- 2 BDRM main. yard, deck, garage, laundry. Pet OK. $1200. Call (250)812-4154. SIDNEY 2 BDRM upper- own W/D, $1300+ shared utils w/lower suite. Available Feb 1. Call (778)426-1524.

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AUTO SERVICES TOP CASH PAID. For ALL unwanted Vehicles. Call (250)885-1427.

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CARS

TOWNHOUSES

JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm Condo, 2 bath, NS/NP, prkg avail. $1295. 250-361-9540.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

GORDON HEAD, 1-bedroom. Close to UVic, bus routes. Separate entrance, kitchenette and shared laundry. Quiet. No pets/smokers. Damage deposit, references required. $670/mo. Free wi-ﬁ, heat, hydro. Available Feb 1st. 250-727-2230; 250-516-3899.

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.

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a 2 bdrm wheelchair accessible Unit w/ garage, W/D hookup, $918/mo. Share purchase $2500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

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.

WANTED TO RENT SIDNEY, MATURE lady, N/S, N/D, long term, 2-3 bdrm, Pier or Landmark Buildings. Avail April. 1st. (250)629-3102.

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

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, ﬁnish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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

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

INSULATION

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

FIRST RESPONSE Plumbing. New construction, reno’s, hw tanks, toilets, clogged drains. All of your plumbing needs. Call to talk with a plumber. 24hr service. Free est. No job too small. 250-704-8962.

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

TAX 250-477-4601

APPLIANCE REPAIRS A & L Appliances (under new management). For all your appliance needs. (250)656-2325

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

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

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779. (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. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices! D’ANDREA’S Gutter Cleaning/ Repairs; Power washing. Free est. Exc. ref’s. Insured. Quality guaranteed. (250)413-7541.

JAKE’S RAKE & CO. Gutters, winter clean-ups & more. WCB. Call (250)217-3589.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

HANDYPERSONS

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

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. 20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495. 20+ YEARS Experience. Lawns, Pruning, Maintenance, Landscaping & more. Reliable. WCB. Andrew (250)656-0052.

LANDSCAPING

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

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

GARDENING

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

HAULING & Recycling. (250)889-5794.

MOVING & STORAGE

A2Z WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283

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

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

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

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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Veteran news photographer still drives Car 4: The green 1978 Ford Thunderbird was a fixture at Vancouverarea news events for decades. If the car was there, so was one of the Vancouver Sun’s most experienced and prolific ALYN EDWARDS photographers – Ralph CLASSIC Bower. RIDES Bower’s car was equipped with a Century two-way radio and his was Car 4 when the call came in from the Sun photo department. His assignments led him to photograph Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the BC Lions, Vancouver Canucks and the Whitecaps. Reporters of the day loved to ride with Bower in the luxurious green Thunderbird, cleverly sidestepping trips with other photographers in austere company camera Ralph Bower’s 1978 Thunderbird continues as his daily cars. He was paid mileage driver from his days using it as his photo car more than 40 years ago. so the thrifty cameraman had his nearly new car with its 400-cubic-inch engine He worked at various North converted to run on propane at 19 cents Vancouver service stations pumping gas a gallon. and doing lube jobs after school and on He racked up the kilometres driving weekends until he could trade up to a the Thunderbird to assignment after sleek 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline fastback. assignment: Prime ministers, royalty, “The principal called my mother to movie stars, prison riots, every request that I not bring the car to school Vancouver mayor, children, animals, because it was newer and better than natural disasters, villains and heroes. most of the teachers drove,” he recalls. He had loved cars since he was a He took an extra year of high school young teen growing up on the same for university entrance, planning to North Vancouver block where he still become a chartered accountant for lives today. At age 15 years he saw a the Cates tugboat company. But an carpenter using the running board of opportunity for employment as a copy his beautiful dark blue 1932 Chevrolet runner opened up at the Vancouver Sun coach to saw wood. Ralph put together and he took it as a summer job. $175 he had saved from his bicycle When he was transferred to the delivery job at North Vancouver’s photo department he never wanted Cunningham Drugs to buy the car. to leave. His first assignment was at He drove it to high school. Children’s Hospital. To this day, he asks

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for donations to the hospital instead of selling his photographs. The young news photographer bought a year-old baby blue 1957 Pontiac Laurentian convertible to carry him to his assignments. He was in that car on June 17, 1958 at Vancouver’s Hastings Race Track when a frantic radio phone call came in from the Sun newsroom that the Second Narrows Bridge had collapsed. He was just minutes away and beat the emergency crews there. Eighteen ironworkers lost their lives and Ralph Bower’s photographs were front page across the country. His favourite camera car was a special-order 1967 Oldsmobile 442 with a big motor and all the options. The last time he drove that car was through Langley to get a photo down by the U.S. border. A speeding Pontiac station wagon came over a hill and rammed him. His car swerved out of control and ﬂipped into a ditch. The other driver ran Continued on next page

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from the scene of the accident and it took 30 minutes for rescuers to get Ralph out of his car. He walked away but his camera equipment was written off along with the Oldsmobile. Years later, he drove his Thunderbird to a police standoff in East Vancouver where he captured the photo of a distraught man holding his son upside down outside a fourthﬂoor apartment. That photo was carried by newspapers all over North America and won a National Newspaper Award. Ralph Bower and his venerable 1978 Ford Thunderbird retired from the Vancouver Sun on Dec. 31, 1996. “The speedometer had gone around four times and I took a photo of it every time it hit 99999.9,” he says. The Thunderbird continues as his retirement car. It has travelled 465,000 kilometres. Ralph Bower has had 12,000 published photographs and seven exhibitions of his work, including the history of Hastings

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